Monthly Archives: May 2010

Blue/Moon: Looking skyward at Pasadena City Hall

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Staff photographer Keith Birmingham snapped this image of the moon over Pasadena City Hall as the POPS gave an alfresco performance there Saturday. (Photo by Keith Birmingham / Staff)

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Photo: Bird’s-eye view over Pasadena

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Photographer Walt Mancini captured this image of a red-tailed hawk soaring near Old Pasadena on Tuesday. Click to enlarge. (Photo by Walt Mancini / Staff)

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Scenes from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory open house

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Children laugh as a Mars rover test vehicle rolls over their backs on Saturday during NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory open house.

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Weekend guide: Fusion Fridays, open house at JPL, and freebie day at Museums of the Arroyo

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Friday, May 14 Fusion Fridays at Pacific Asia Museum Premiering Friday is Pacific Asia Museum’s dynamic summertime mix of art, conversation, music, dance, drinks and food — from your favorite mobile gourmet food like The Sweets Truck and Frysmith. Cocktail … Continue reading →

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BLD eatery scraps plans to open second location in Pasadena

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Owners of the popular West Hollywood restaurant BLD have cancelled plans to open a second location in Pasadena’s Raymond Renaissance condo building, seen at right. Amy Knoll Fraser, co-owner and director of operations for Grace Restaurant and BLD Restaurant, confirmed … Continue reading →

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Laura Bush book signing draws crowds to Vroman’s in Old Pasadena

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Former first lady Laura Bush was at Vroman’s bookstore in Pasadena this afternoon signing copies of her memoir. (Yes, that’s right, the FFL has a Twitter account.)

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Scene from the unveiling of Northwest Pasadena mural

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

On Saturday morning, artist Luis Ituarte and city officials unveiled his “Cool Succulents” mural on the side wall of the Pasadena Fish Market and Restaurant. More in the Star-News. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz)

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Weekend guide: Seeing the ArcLight | Accessorizing with Wasabi | Queen (Anne Cottage) for a day

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Friday, May 7 ArcLight Pasadena ArcLight Pasadena has been open since Monday, and now the theater’s departure board is fully packed with movie-going action. If you’ve never before visited an ArcLight theater, there are no commercials run before the movie, … Continue reading →

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Fashion designer from Pasadena finds ‘Pleasure’ is profitable

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Simone Gonzalez has journeyed a long way from her days designing and creating signature skirts out of her parents’ home in Pasadena. Her clothing company Pleasure Doing Business has topped sales of $2 million since March 2009, and Gonzalez and … Continue reading →

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Five years in bloom: Arlington Garden to celebrate on Saturday

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

An anniversary celebration on Saturday will mark Arlington Garden’s five years in the community. The property, which is owned by Caltrans, was once the site of an opulent, 17,000-square-foot mansion that was built in 1901 and then demolished in the … Continue reading →

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