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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T180000
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SUMMARY:Vroman’s Ed - Bonsai Workshop with Daniel Deephouse
DESCRIPTION:Daniel brings more than 40 years experience in Bonsai care and cultivation. He has created and cared for Bonsai in Australia\, the UK and the US. \nYou’ll repot\, trim and wire your own Japanese garden! Part of our ongoing Bonsai series\, Daniel will take you through the process of creating and caring for your very own Bonsai. We provide all the supplies you need\, you bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We can’t wait to meet you. \nThis month’s plant selection is Juniper Nana. \nDaniel fell in love with the art when his Oma (grandmother) Elizabeth Deephouse introduced him to it when he was eight. He loves to share his passion with anyone interested in learning. Daniel currently volunteers to help maintain the Bonsai collection at the Huntington Gardens and the Lake Balboa Japanese Garden. He also tends to private collections in the Los Angeles area and styles private trees. You can see some of his work at www.deephouselandscaping.com \nThis class will be held in the Vroman’s Meeting Room located next door to Vroman’s Main Store in the Atrium at 709 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 120.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-ed-bonsai-workshop-with-daniel-deephouse/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jesse Katz\, in conversation with Héctor Tobar\, discusses The Rent Collectors: Exploitation\, Murder\, and Redemption in Immigrant LA
DESCRIPTION:Baby-faced teen Giovanni Macedo is desperate to find belonging in one of LA’s most predatory gangs\, the Columbia Lil Cycos—so desperate that he agrees to kill an undocumented Mexican street vendor. The vendor\, Francisco Clemente\, had been refusing to give in to the gang’s shakedown demands. But Giovanni botches the hit\, accidentally killing a newborn instead. The overlords who rule the Lil Cycos from a Supermax prison 1\,000 miles away must be placated and Giovanni is lured across the border where\, in turn\, the gang botches his killing. And so\, incredibly\, Giovanni rises from the dead\, determined to both seek redemption for his unforgivable crime and take down the gang who drove him to do it. \n  \nWith The Rent Collectors\, Jesse Katz has built a teeth clenching and breathless narrative that explicates the difficult and proud lives of undocumented black market workers who are being extorted by the gangs and fined by the city of LA—in other words\, exploited by two sets of rent collectors.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jesse-katz-in-conversation-with-hector-tobar-discusses-the-rent-collectors-exploitation-murder-and-redemption-in-immigrant-la/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Craftsman Expo
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Heritage invites everyone to explore the enduring influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Pasadena during Preservation Pasadena Part III – Timeless Treasures: The Lasting Influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement on November 9th and 10th. \nThis special weekend will include guided walking and bus tours through historic neighborhoods\, showcasing the beautiful architecture and craftsmanship of the era. Expert speakers and panel discussions at the historic Blinn House in the heart of Playhouse Village will offer insights into the movement’s lasting impact on local design and culture.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-craftsman-expo/2024-11-09/
LOCATION:Pasadena Heritage\, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave\, Pasadena\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241025T225953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T225953Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Molly Ruttan\, in conversation with Stacy Lynn Carroll\, discusses The Yowlers
DESCRIPTION:A playful picture book about the transformative power of being nice \nThe Yowler family is always in a monstrously bad mood: Papa grumbles\, Mama yells\, Sara and Sonya bicker\, and the baby fusses day and night. They’re so used to being grumpy that when their new neighbors smile at them\, the Yowlers are puzzled and are immediately suspicious. And when the new kids ask Sara and Sonya to play? Well\, that’s just plain odd. Then again\, it does feel good to be treated kindly . . . and all of a sudden the sisters start acting nicer themselves\, causing Mama and Papa to wonder if they’re coming down with something. But as it turns out\, even the smallest acts of kindness can be powerful. The weather may have been stormy— but there is friendliness is in the forecast!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-molly-ruttan-in-conversation-with-stacy-lynn-carroll-discusses-the-yowlers/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Nov 09 Allen Zadoff in conversation with Yehudi Mercado\, discusses The Donut Prince of New York
DESCRIPTION:Eugene Guterman’s junior year in high school is off to a rocky start.  No love life\, no new theater production\, and if his mother has her way\, no more of his favorite comfort food—donuts. Eugene would just as soon spend the year playing small\, but that’s hard to do when you’re the biggest kid in your class. \nThings change when he accidentally tackles the school’s star quarterback and Coach sees the possibilities and recruits the plus-size playwright onto the varsity football team. Eugene is suddenly catapulted into the world of the “The Pops\,” the exclusive clique of popular athletes known for their parties and dating scene. Best of all is the new and mysterious girl Daisy who seems to be noticing him. \nThen Eugene discovers that life at the top is more complicated than he imagined— there’s pressure to excel\, to fit in\, and to uphold a certain image—and Eugene misses his former life and his old friends. Can he find the courage to give it all up\, write something real\, and maybe\, just maybe\, be the big guy who actually gets the girl?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-nov-09-allen-zadoff-in-conversation-with-yehudi-mercado-discusses-the-donut-prince-of-new-york/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
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SUMMARY:Tepito Coffee: Homie2Homie
DESCRIPTION:Tepito Coffee invites the community to a special Homie 2 Homie event featuring inspiring insights on entrepreneurship and business. 🌟 Guest speakers Ana Pompa Alarcón of Founders Registry\, along with Tepito Coffee co-owners Jose Arellano and Mike de la Rocha\, will share their experiences in launching and growing a business. ☕️ Attendees will gain valuable financial basics and connect with these remarkable business leaders.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/tepito-coffee-homie2homie/
LOCATION:Tepito Coffee\, 695 E Colorado Blvd 695 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena\, CA 91101\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Tepito Coffee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T194920Z
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SUMMARY:USC PAM: FREE Second Saturday: Silk Road
DESCRIPTION:The USC Pacific Asia Museum invites the community to its fourth annual celebration of the Silk Road\, spotlighting the vibrant history of food and spice trade along this ancient route. Attendees can look forward to crafting unique food sculptures\, painting with spices\, enjoying traditional Chinese dance and music\, listening to captivating stories\, and experiencing the rich history of tea in a special tasting workshop. Visitors are encouraged to explore the Crossroads: Exploring the Silk Road Gallery and immerse themselves in the special exhibition Cai Guo-Qiang: A Material Odyssey for a journey through art and history. \nFree admission all day for all ages! \n  \nSchedule of Activities: \n  \n11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Food Sculpture with Barnsdall Arts \n11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Painting with Spices \n12:00 pm – Storytime \n12:30 pm – Performance by USC Traditional Chinese Dance and USC Eastern Chamber Music Club \n1:30 pm – Tea Workshop with Callisto Tea House  \n2:30 pm –  Spotlight Talk with USC Museums Student Educators \nTimed tickets are required for entrance into the exhibition. 60-minute time slots offered. Reservations are highly recommended. Limited same-day tickets are offered on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nA ticket to Cai: Guo-Qiang: A Material Odyssey includes access to all galleries and activities. Your ticket gives you access to enter the exhibition at your reserved time\, but you may enter the museum for activities before your reserved time. \nTo reserve your free ticket\, call 626-787-2680 during museum operating hours.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/usc-pam-free-second-saturday-silk-road/
LOCATION:USC Pacific Asia Museum\, 46 North Los Robles Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,USC Pacific Asia Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241025T230736Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore Nancy Redd\, in conversation with Michaela Pereira\, discusses The Real Body Manual: Your Visual Guide to Health & Wellness
DESCRIPTION:A revolutionary health resource for young adults of all genders to understand\, appreciate\, and take care of their bodies\, with color photos throughout \nHow can the savviest and most connected generation in history have no photographic guide to puberty? Until now! The Real Body Manual is a comprehensive health and wellness guidebook for all genders—from the author of the ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers and instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller Body Drama. Inspired by her own kids entering the tween and teen years\, Nancy Redd has crafted a uniquely inclusive book that offers a factual and candid approach to the complex and often confusing body issues that all young people face. This go-to resource or all types of developing bodies contains medically vetted\, relatable advice alongside full-color photographic references. \nThe Real Body Manual is for curious readers from puberty and beyond and is a conversation starter for parents\, caregivers\, uncles and aunts\, older siblings\, counselors\, teachers\, and health professionals—essentially anyone who would like to more fully understand and effectively relate to the body-image and self-discovery challenges faced by the young people in their life. \nCreated with today’s open-minded and diverse kids in mind\, this book tackles acne\, body odor\, constipation and diarrhea\, chests and breasts\, dandruff\, sleep hygiene\, sexual health\, self-care\, and so much more in a judgment-free and gender-neutral way. The Real Body Manual is the encouraging book that modern young adults are waiting for—and an eye-opening book their parents are likely to learn from\, too! \nNancy Redd is a New York Times bestselling author\, health journalist\, and on-air host whose latest book\, THE REAL BODY MANUAL\, is a uniquely photographic head-to-toe health and wellness book for all people from puberty on up that BookRiot calls “ready to support literally any human who wants to learn more about bodies.” Called “the perfect combination of style and substance” by Essence magazine\, Redd\, a mother of two\, has dedicated her publishing career to body positivity and inclusive representation. \nMichaela Pereira is an award-winning journalist with a career spanning three decades. Most recently she hosted FOX 11’s daily flagship program “Good Day LA.” Additionally\, Michaela hosted her own daily national eponymously named show on CNN’s sister station HLN\, and was a longtime member of the KTLA morning news team and host of CNN’s “New Day”.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-nancy-redd-in-conversation-with-michaela-pereira-discusses-the-real-body-manual-your-visual-guide-to-health-wellness/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Wine Tasting with Michael Higgins
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an elegant and informative evening of wine tasting at Vroman’s 1894 Wine Bar hosted by Michael Higgins. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a casual enthusiast\, this event is a perfect opportunity to explore a curated selection that compliments wines from Higgins’ book Exploring Wine Regions — California Central Coast. \nWhat’s included: \n\nTasting of 4 different regional wines\nOne copy of Exploring Wine Regions — California Central Coast by Michael Higgins\nExpert guidance and wine education\n\nCome for the wine\, stay for the experience\, and afterwards shop around our fabulous selections of books\, gifts\, and more! \nThis event will be held in The 1894 Wine Bar\, located on the first floor of Vroman’s Bookstore. Attendees must be 21+.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-wine-tasting-with-michael-higgins/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T114500
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Bluey Storytime 2: Electric Bluegaloo
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! Bring your Mums and Dads for more Bluey stories!\nMore Bluey activities! And a fair dinkum fun time! \nNOTE: Bluey’s gonna stay Down Under\, but we’re still planning on having a ripper g’day without ‘er!\nStorytime will follow a few SONGS WITH MISS MARIE! Be sure to arrive at 11AM to catch our new Storytime sensation!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-bluey-storytime-2-electric-bluegaloo/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241025T233823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T233823Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Bree Paulsen\, in conversation with Victoria Ying\, discusses Firelight’s Apprentice
DESCRIPTION:The bestselling author-illustrator of Garlic and the Vampire\, Bree Paulsen\, brings her fantastical storytelling and warm\, sparkling artwork to this story that celebrates the bond between sisters. \nIn a city powered by magic and still recovering from a bloody war\, Ada is concerned about her younger sister Safi’s developing powers. She understands that Safi could learn how to control her magic under the apprenticeship of a king’s magician. But with the memories of war still fresh\, Ada is conflicted by this prospect—despite her knowing that she can’t keep Safi safely at home with the threat of deadly\, power-thieving liches prowling the kingdom. \nWhen a traveling group of magicians comes to the city to perform\, they immediately recognize Safi’s talents and offer to take her on as an apprentice. Safi is thrilled about her new adventure—even if that means leaving behind Ada and their sickly father. And Ada is right to worry about her sister\, for there may be monsters hiding behind friendly faces…
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-bree-paulsen-in-conversation-with-victoria-ying-discusses-firelights-apprentice/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Brian Levant and Fred Fox Jr. discuss 50 Years of Happy Days: A Visual History of an American Television Classic
DESCRIPTION:Peek behind the curtain into the making of Happy Days\, the ultimate American sitcom\, in this detailed season-by-season history written by two of the show’s longest-serving writer-producers. \nOne of the most successful TV shows of all time\, Happy Days drew in 30 million viewers weekly at its peak and launched the careers of stars like Ron Howard\, Henry Winkler\, and Robin Williams. Now\, just in time for its 50th anniversary\, tune in for exclusive access\, as writers Brian Levant and Fred Fox Jr. chronicle life on set and examine the evolution of a television show that made history. \nFeaturing new interviews with the creators\, cast\, and crew of the show and a foreword by The Fonz himself\, explore rarely-seen photographs and personal anecdotes on a season-by-season journey behind the scenes. \nDirector\, writer\, and producer Brian Levant has been at the creative helm of some of the biggest franchises in family entertainment. He was the showrunner of Happy Days \,Mork & Mindy\, and \nThe Bad News Bears series. After winning the Cable Ace Award for his long-running Leave it to Beaver revival\, Levant turned his attention to directing feature films. His hit films include the original Beethoven\, Jingle All The Way\, Are We There Yet? And the box office juggernaut\, \nThe Flintstones. He is also the author of the acclaimed book My Life and Toys. \nFred Fox Jr. began his entertainment career on the writing staff of Laverne & Shirley. He went on to write and produce on Happy Days\, Family Matters\, Webster\, and TheNew Leave it to Beaver. Fred co-wrote the book for Merry Go Round (with music and lyrics by Richard and Robert Sherman\, Academy Award winners for Mary Poppins). He also worked on a children’s book with the legendary Ray Bradbury. Fox is the author of Through Francesca’s Eyes. Fox served as showrunner for the International Emmy Award-winning series\, My Secret Identity
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-brian-levant-and-fred-fox-jr-discuss-50-years-of-happy-days-a-visual-history-of-an-american-television-classic/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
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SUMMARY:Landmark Theatres Pasadena: Free Screening: Beethoven
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free screening of Beethoven\, directed by Brian Levant and written by John Hughes and Amy Holden Jones\, at Landmark Theatres Pasadena in Playhouse Village. Before the screening\, catch a special reel featuring footage of your superstar pup and others from Bark in the Park\, presented by Playhouse Village Foundation. This event is free—no ticket required. Show up early\, grab your seat\, and get ready for a pawsome time seeing your pup on the big screen!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/landmark-theatres-pasadena-free-screening-beethoven/
LOCATION:Landmark Theatre\, 673 E Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dog Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,Landmark Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241025T234431Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Megan Roy discusses Can You Do This?: An Imagination Playbook
DESCRIPTION:An imaginative and interactive picture book that uniquely combines reading\, counting\, movement\, and play for kids ages 2-5\, providing a source of screen-free indoor entertainment perfect for quality time at home \nBrimming with whimsical art\, Can You Do This? takes kids through a series of fun physical activities that get them up and moving! \nFrom stomping their feet to standing on one leg\, each page invites participation with prompts like “Can you hop like a bunny?” and “Can you stretch your arms all the way up to the sky?” As kids act out the playful challenges\, they’ll exercise their bodies and minds\, while sharing laughs with family and friends. \nThe perfect way to expend energy and pave the way for a good night’s sleep! \nMegan Roy is an illustrator and surface designer from New Hampshire\, currently based in Los Angeles. Her work can be found in national publications\, television commercials\, on greeting cards\, tour merchandise\, phone cases\, book covers\, home decor\, toys & games\, and more. She is the illustrator of the mix & match cookbook Ice Cream Party (published by Chronicle Books)\, is an ambassador for Adobe Express\, and has amassed a following of 91K people on Instagram for her illustration work alone. Her artwork radiates a playful spirit\, a delightful sense of humor\, a deep love for animals\, and a unique blend of color and texture.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-megan-roy-discusses-can-you-do-this-an-imagination-playbook/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241025T234701Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jack Stewart\, in conversation with Ray Porter\, discuss Bogey Spades
DESCRIPTION:Enemies. Allies. It’s hard to tell the difference when peace and world order hang in the balance. \nReturning home a hero\, TOPGUN pilot Colt Bancroft is called on to resurrect a Vietnam-era light attack squadron. Once soaring high\, he finds himself on the dark side of special operations in a conflict he never saw coming. At its front lines\, NCIS Special Agent Emmy “Punky” King is confronted with the timeless question—is the enemy of her enemy her friend? \nAs Colt and his band of Navy SEALs bring the Black Ponies of VAL-4 to the fight\, Punky navigates the murky waters of international espionage and an uneasy alliance with a former adversary to uncover a new threat. At its heart is a weapon that could tilt the scales of global power. And the American Vice President is in the crosshairs. \nIn a world where every decision has repercussions and trust is a double-edged sword\, Colt and Punky must forgive past transgressions and forge new alliances to confront an enemy who always seems one step ahead. In this high-stakes game: every choice counts\, and the next move could redefine the future. \nFrom author Jack Stewart\, a former US Navy Top Gun instructor pilot\, comes the third book in the exhilarating Battle Born series. Bogey Spades is perfect for fans of Tom Clancy and Dale Brown. \nJack Stewart grew up in Seattle\, Washington and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy\, serving twenty-three years as a fighter pilot. A graduate of TOPGUN\, he flew combat missions from three different aircraft carriers\, deployed to Afghanistan with an Air Force Tactical Air Control Party\, and served on a joint special operations counter-terrorism task force in Africa. He is a captain with a major U.S. airline and lives with his family in Dallas\, Texas.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jack-stewart-in-conversation-with-ray-porter-discuss-bogey-spades/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T114500
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241025T235010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T235010Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve and the British Swim School
DESCRIPTION:Join Vroman’s Bookstore for a splashtastic storytime where they dive into the world of water safety! This fun-filled event is perfect for little ones (and parents) eager to learn how to stay safe in and around water. Mr. Steve will read delightful stories that teach important lessons about being water-wise. British Swim School\, a water survival swim school in East Pasadena will be available afterward to pass out water safety information and answer questions. Grab your life vests and your imagination—it’s going to be a whale of a time! Don’t miss out on the adventure of reading and learning to swim safely.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-storytime-with-mr-steve-and-the-british-swim-school/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241025T235242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T235256Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Sebastian Junger discusses In My Time of Dying
DESCRIPTION:A near-fatal health emergency leads to this powerful reflection on death—and what might follow—by the bestselling author of Tribe and The Perfect Storm. \nFor years as an award-winning war reporter\, Sebastian Junger traveled to many front lines and frequently put his life at risk. And yet the closest he ever came to death was the summer of 2020 while spending a quiet afternoon at the New England home he shared with his wife and two young children. Crippled by abdominal pain\, Junger was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Once there\, he began slipping away. As blackness encroached\, he was visited by his dead father\, inviting Junger to join him. “It’s okay\,” his father said. “There’s nothing to be scared of. I’ll take care of you.” That was the last thing Junger remembered until he came to the next day when he was told he had suffered a ruptured aneurysm that he should not have survived. \nThis experience spurred Junger—a confirmed atheist raised by his physicist father to respect the empirical—to undertake a scientific\, philosophical\, and deeply personal examination of mortality and what happens after we die. How do we begin to process the brutal fact that any of us might perish unexpectedly on what begins as an ordinary day? How do we grapple with phenomena that science may be unable to explain? And what happens to a person\, emotionally and spiritually\, when forced to reckon with such existential questions? \nSebastian Junger is the New York Times bestselling author of Tribe\, War\, Freedom\, A Death in Belmont\, Fire\, and The Perfect Storm\, and co-director of the documentary film Restrepo\, which was nominated for an Academy Award. He is also the winner of a Peabody Award and the National Magazine Award for Reporting.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-sebastian-junger-discusses-in-my-time-of-dying/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241025T235610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T235610Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Mark Harmon & Leon Carroll Jr. sign copies of Ghosts of Panama
DESCRIPTION:Panama\, 1989. The once warm relationship between United States and Gen. Manuel Noriega has eroded dangerously. Newly elected President George Bush has declared the strongman a drug trafficker and a rigger of elections. Intimidation on the streets is a daily reality for U.S. personnel and their families. The nation is a powder keg. \nNaval Investigative Service (NIS) Special Agent Rick Yell has worked the job in Panama since 1986\, and lives there with his wife Annya and infant child. Like most NIS agents\, he’s a civilian with no military rank with a specialty in working criminal cases. The dynamic changes suddenly when Yell inadvertently develops an intelligence source with unparalleled access to the Noriega regime. Now the agent is thrust into a world of spy-versus-spy\, of secret meetings and hidden documents. \nYell’s source – known as “The Old Man” – warns when Cuban military personnel arrive and identifies anti-American officers within the Panamanian Defense Forces\, provides information about an imprisoned CIA asset and helps track Noriega’s movements\, agitating for the dictator’s kidnapping. The reports created by Yell and his NIS colleagues shape the decisions made in Washington D.C.\, CIA headquarters in Langley and the innermost sanctums of Pentagon. \nThe powder keg is lit on December 16\, 1989\, when a young U.S. Marine is gunned down at a checkpoint in Panama City. Yell and his cadre of trusted agents deploy immediately to investigate the killing\, and what they determine will decide the fate of two nations. When President Bush hears the details they uncover\, he orders an invasion that puts Yell’s family\, informants and fellow agents directly in harm’s way. \nUsing a blend of research and interviews with the NIS agents who were directly involved\, Ghosts of Panama reveals the untold\, clandestine story of counterintelligence professionals placed in a pressure cooker assignment of historic proportions. \nThis is a ticketed in-store event. One ticket = 1 copy of GHOSTS OF PANAMA as well as access to the signing line. The authors will not be signing any other merchandise. \nAbout the authors\nMark Harmon starred as Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS and also served as executive producer of the show. On the new CBS series\, NCIS: Origins which explores the early career of Gibbs\, Harmon will serve as narrator in addition to executive producer. In other television work\, Harmon received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for the critically acclaimed The West Wing and for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Special for Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years. Other credits include Reasonable Doubts\, for which he received two Golden Globe nominations\, Chicago Hope\, From Earth to the Moon\, St. Elsewhere\, and Moonlighting. \nLeon Carroll\, Jr. co-authored the New York Times bestseller Ghosts of Honolulu. He previously served as a technical advisor on the hit drama NCIS for twenty-one seasons and is currently working on the new show NCIS: Origins. Previously\, he was a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps\, attaining the rank of Major. Leon then began a twenty-year career as a Special Agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). He served in seven different locations\, including tours as a Special Agent Afloat on the USS Ranger (CV-61) and as the Special Agent in Charge of NCIS offices in the Republic of Panama and the Pacific Northwest.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-mark-harmon-leon-carroll-jr-sign-copies-of-ghosts-of-panama/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241104T172515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T172526Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Walk of Fame induction of Lian Dolan
DESCRIPTION:Vroman’s Bookstore is thrilled to announce author Lian Dolan as the next honoree to immortalize her handprints and signature in Vroman’s Author Walk of Fame! They are excited to celebrate Lian and her remarkable contributions to the Pasadena literary world with this special dedication. \nOn Saturday\, November 23rd\, at noon\, fans are invited to join the dedication ceremony. Following the ceremony\, attendees can enjoy a unique conversation between Lian Dolan and Naomi Hirahara\, diving into Lian’s life and career. \nUnderstanding that not everyone will have the best view\, Vroman will broadcast the event on Instagram Live. Stay tuned for more details and follow them on Instagram @vromansbookstore!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore3-walk-of-fame-induction-of-lian-dolan/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241104T194117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T194117Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Playhouse: La Cage aux Folles
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful. Bawdy. Bizarre. Welcome to La Cage aux Folles\, the hottest drag club in town and one of theater’s all-time biggest hits. Experience the groundbreaking musical comedy with a heartfelt score by Jerry Herman (Hello\, Dolly!\, Mame) and a hilarious script by Harvey Fierstein (Torch Song Trilogy). The Tony Award-winning musical comes to life in this all-new Playhouse extravaganza.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-playhouse-la-cage-aux-folles-2/2024-11-23/
LOCATION:Pasadena Playhouse\, 39 S. El Molino Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person,Live Theatre,Pasadena Playhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241104T172858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T010426Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore 130th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Vroman’s Bookstore invites everyone to celebrate 130 years of community\, literature\, and cherished memories! To say thank you\, they’re hosting a celebration featuring the unveiling of limited-edition merchandise and a raffle every 30 minutes for participants (must be present to win). Guests can share their favorite Vroman’s memories\, explore 1894 trivia displayed around the store\, and get an early start on holiday shopping. It’s sure to be a wonderful time for all!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-3/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241025T235912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T235912Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Local Author Day introducing Andy Lower
DESCRIPTION:Andy Lower presents I Gave Away All My Clothes \nThrough personal reflection\, the Andy honestly discusses the challenges and opportunities in the ethical clothing sector and directly address the popular reasons that Western consumers often don’t align their purchasing decisions with their values. Sharing the story of their company\, Visible Clothing\, a social enterprise\, they illustrate that where and who we buy from does indeed make a true difference.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-local-author-day-introducing-andy-lower/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241104T173310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T173310Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Raegan Fordemwalt discusses Lover Girl
DESCRIPTION:Lover Girl is the dreamy debut from poet and breakout TikTok star Raegan Fordemwalt\, enhanced with a new cover and never-before-shared poems and art. \nIn her fully illustrated debut collection Lover Girl\, poet Raegan Fordemwalt writes the story of a girl boldly and devastatingly fond of love. So eager to feel\, she proudly walks through Heartbreak\, Loneliness\, Jealousy\, and Acceptance on the journey to personal growth and self-love. \nThis highly anticipated edition offers fans the collection they first fell in love with\, as well as a special edition cover and 14 all-new poems and drawings! With candor and vulnerability\, Raegan and her Lover Girl continue to give readers a soft place to land as they fall back in love with themselves and each poem along the way.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-raegan-fordemwalt-discusses-lover-girl/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241127T114500
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241104T173543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T173543Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve and Miss Marie!
DESCRIPTION:Join Mr. Steve and the gang at 11am for story time!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-storytime-with-mr-steve-and-miss-marie/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241104T173849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T173849Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Ezra Edmond discusses My Friend Levar
DESCRIPTION:Ezra’s friend LeVar always has a book to share. From playing in the snow\, to decorating eggs\, to eating pancakes with Paul Bunyan–Ezra and LeVar explore all different kinds of stories. Through imaginative play they discover new worlds\, learn to be curious\, and revel in reading. One day young Ezra meets LeVar Burton in real life! Soon afterward\, Ezra discovers that his friends know LeVar from TV\, too. \n  \nThis joyous celebration of the impact that LeVar Burton had on kids during his years on television stems from the author’s real-life admiration of LeVar Burton and their chance meeting when Ezra was a child. \nEzra Edmond is a debut author\, illustrator\, director\, and animation producer with big ideas. His animated short\, Blewish\, was featured in several film festivals and celebrates being both Black and Jewish. Outside of work\, he enjoys traveling\, trying new foods\, telling stories\, spending time with his friends\, family\, and dog\, Sherman.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ezra-edmond-discusses-my-friend-levar/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241203T002614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T002614Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Juhea Kim\, in conversation with Katya Apekina\, discusses City of Night Birds
DESCRIPTION:A once-famous ballerina faces a final choice—to return to the world of Russian dance that nearly broke her\, or to walk away forever—in this incandescent novel of redemption and love \nOn a White Night in 2019\, prima ballerina Natalia Leonova returns to St. Petersburg two years after a devastating accident that stalled her career. Once the most celebrated dancer of her generation\, she now turns to pills and alcohol to numb the pain of her past. \nShe is unmoored in her old city as the ghosts of her former life begin to resurface: her loving but difficult mother\, her absentee father\, and the two gifted dancers who led to her downfall. \nOne of those dancers\, Alexander\, is the love of her life\, who transformed both Natalia and her art. The other is Dmitri\, a dark and treacherous genius. When the latter offers her a chance to return to the stage in her signature role\, Natalia must decide whether she can again face the people responsible for both her soaring highs and darkest hours. \nPainting a vivid portrait of the Russian ballet world\, where cutthroat ambition\, ever-shifting politics\, and sublime artistry collide\, City of Night Birds unveils the making of a dancer with both profound intimacy and breathtaking scope. Mysterious and alluring\, passionate and virtuosic\, Juhea Kim’s second novel is an affecting meditation on love\, forgiveness\, and the making of an artist in a turbulent world. \nAbout the Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles \nLocated at 5505 Wilshire Blvd.\, in the Miracle Mile District\, the Korean Cultural Center is the axis of Korean heritage in Los Angeles. The Korean Cultural Center welcomes the general public to experience the rich traditions and history of Korea through specialized programs\, sponsored events\, and multiple learning resources. \nOperated by the Korean government’s Ministry of Culture\, Sports and Tourism\, the Korean Cultural Center is dedicated to providing insights into the rich cultural heritage of Korea. We encourage everyone to visit and learn something new about a nation with a history spanning more than 5\,000 years.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-juhea-kim-in-conversation-with-katya-apekina-discusses-city-of-night-birds/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241203T003159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T003159Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Yxta Maya Murray discusses A History of Hazardous Objects
DESCRIPTION:Laura de León is a radar astronomer who studies Potentially Hazardous Objects (PHOs) such as threatening asteroids and comets at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena\, California. In Los Angeles in 2020\, several crises are coalescing. The first strain of SARS-CoV-2 triggers the lockdowns\, the city roils with protests of Derek Chauvin’s murder of George Floyd and the police killing of Breonna Taylor\, while the Bobcat Fire sweeps across the San Fernando Valley. In the midst of these emergencies\, Laura is struggling to keep her family alive. \nSimultaneously\, Laura is trying to write the history section of a Congressional report titled the National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Strategy and Action Plan. This report will advise Congress that it must develop a system to detect and deflect PHOs\, and the section Laura is working on cites several historical meteorite impacts as proof that the Earth is now undefended against a significant impact event. \nA story about family\, love\, risk\, and science\, A History of Hazardous Objects contemplates how experiencing trauma and pain may help us secure a safer and more just world.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-yxta-maya-murray-discusses-a-history-of-hazardous-objects/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241203T003457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T003457Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jordan Harper\, in conversation with Travis Woods\, discusses The Last King of California
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes to find yourself\, you have to go back to where you came from. \nYou just might not like what you find. \nAfter failing in his new life\, Luke decides to go home\, back to the one place where he’d once felt he belonged. But that was a long time ago and now he has to face the life that he chose to run away from: The Combine. The gang that his uncle now leads\, but his father still runs from prison. Brutal\, unforgiving . . . family. \nReunited with his childhood friend Callie and tagging along on jobs with her and her boyfriend Pretty Baby\, Luke soon discovers that he might have a place back home after all. When another gang try to encroach on their turf\, The Combine and Luke must go to war to save all that they know. \nBut in trying to be someone you’re not\, can you ever find out who you are?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jordan-harper-in-conversation-with-travis-woods-discusses-the-last-king-of-california/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241203T003735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T003735Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Santa comes to Vroman’s
DESCRIPTION:Come get your photo taken with Santa and let him know what you want for Christmas this year! Photos are FREE courtesy of Vroman’s Bookstore. And while you’re here\, don’t forget to finish up your holiday shopping!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-santa-comes-to-vromans/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010702
CREATED:20241203T004000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T004000Z
UID:10007693-1733571000-1733574600@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kids Holiday Crafting Fun!
DESCRIPTION:After you take your photo with Santa\, join us upstairs in the event space for a special holiday craft activity! We provide the supplies! \nTo ensure that we have enough to go around\, please email us at rsvp@vromansbookstore.com to RSVP for this event\, with the number of participants.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kids-holiday-crafting-fun/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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