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Pasadena wine tasting to feature hundreds of pinot noirs

The Pasadena PinotFest is getting better with age. Wine-guy-about-town Mike Farwell and his partners from Noir Food & Wine are taking their third annual wine festival to new heights this year, with a capstone Grand Public Tasting to be held … Continue reading

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Hey, Pasadena: Flip through the digital edition of Rose Magazine’s August-September issue

Tweet If you haven’t had a chance to pick up a copy of the most recent issue of the magazine, here she is! Or rather, here he is, because our tiny cover star is a boy pup named Oscar. I … Continue reading

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Pictured: Through the looking glass at Altadena’s Gallery at the End of the World

Photographer Eric Reed caught this wide-angle view of Ben McGinty, who runs the Gallery at the End of the World, the eclectic and bohemian North Lake Avenue art salon. (Photo by Eric Reed / Staff)

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Photos: Get the scoop — or two — on area’s best frozen sweets

From our summer dining issue, here’s a round-up by Emma Gallegos of the area’s best chilly treats — now with extra photographic goodness: BULGARINI GELATO Leo Bulgarini ships the high-quality ingredients for his gelatos all the way from Italy if … Continue reading

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Botanical jewelry at Saturday’s Art on Palm showcase in Altadena

Altadena jewelry maker Ellen Dinerman will be part of Sunday’s Art on Palm showcase, featuring ceramics, glass, textiles, painting, collage, woodworking, photography and jewelry by 30 local artists and designers. Dinerman’s work has roots in nature: Many of her pieces … Continue reading

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Found: A home for the International Banana Museum collection, formerly of Altadena

>>INSIDER  AOL News is reporting today that the 17,000-piece International Banana Museum collection has found a home, after being cast into proverbial exile by the Hesperia Recreation & Parks District, which decided it needed back its rent-free city space.The museum was first … Continue reading

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Scenes from Altadena: A panoramic view

>>LIVE  Flickr user Lucas Janin captured this composite, panoramic view of Altadena and the clouds settling into the lush, green San Gabriels after rainfall. Click the image to see it enlarged. (Photo via Flickr)

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Going co-op for groceries in Altadena

>>INSIDER Public Editor Larry Wilson picks up in his column the story on a potential cooperative (meaning, member-owned) food market that’s gaining steam in Altadena: Right now, in the organizing phase, Arroyo is looking for 500 members to come in … Continue reading

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Eric Spiegelman’s eerie, breathtaking time-lapse footage of the Station Fire

>>THINK If you haven’t yet viewed this video of the Station Fire from Saturday afternoon, it’s a must-see. If, like me, you’ve already played it through 10-plus times, watch it again. (Via LAObserved) Time Lapse Test: Station Fire from Eric … Continue reading

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UPDATED 4:30 p.m. Wednesday: Station Fire resources and blogroll for up-to-minute information

>>LIVE Station Fire resources: City of Sierra Madre Emergency Information blog and main city site are being continually updated “At this time the Station Fire continues to be a slow moving fire and if the fire continues moving toward Sierra … Continue reading

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