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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Special Storytime with Mr. Steve for Children's Book Week!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Children’s Book Week with Vroman’s–May 6th-12th! \nChildren’s Book Week is a national week-long event that celebrates books for young readers. 2024 is the 105th anniversary of this beloved program\, and this year’s event slogan is No Rules. Just Read. \nJoin us for a special event on Wednesday\, May 8th at 11am. We will have storytime led by Mr. Steve\, plus crafts\, coloring\, and more! We will also be doing a costume parade through the store\, so be sure to dress up as one of your favorite book characters and receive a gift from the Children’s Department! \nIf you are not able to attend on Wednesday\, stop by the Children’s Info Desk at any point during the week for coloring sheets\, art supplies\, and other freebies. We will have additional prizes for children and teens who dress as their favorite book characters!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-special-storytime-with-mr-steve-for-childrens-book-week/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Families,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Judith Orloff discusses The Genius of Empathy
DESCRIPTION:Embrace empathy as your superpower for transformative personal healing\, deeper relationships\, and more potent work in the world. \nEmpathy is no weakness―it holds transformative power to heal ourselves\, strengthen our relationships\, and amplify our purpose. Dr. Judith Orloff\, known for landmark works like The Empath’s Survival Guide\, shares an essential new resource for cultivating empathy as a daily healing practice and a form of emotional intelligence. With The Genius of Empathy\, Dr. Orloff presents a potent guide not only for highly sensitive people but for anyone with the desire to develop the gifts of empathy that we all possess. \nThe Genius of Empathy offers practical\, action-driven guidance for connecting our minds and hearts to embody our most authentic\, fierce\, and compassionate selves. “Cultivating empathy is a kind of peaceful warrior training\,” says Dr. Orloff. “You will learn to be both strong and loving\, neither a pushover nor rigid. Wherever you are in your life\, this book can meet you there and lift you higher.”
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-judith-orloff-discusses-the-genius-of-empathy/
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:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Joanne Leedom-Ackerman and Adam Sikes present their latest releases\, The Far Side of the Desert and The Underhanded
DESCRIPTION:The Far Side of the Desert: A terrorist attack–a Kidnapping–the ultimate vacation gone Wrong \nSisters Samantha and Monte Waters are vacationing together in Santiago de Compostela\, Spain\, enjoying a festival and planning to meet with their brother\, Cal–but the idyllic plans are short-lived. When terrorists’ attacks rock the city around them\, Monte\, a U.S. foreign service officer\, and Samantha\, an international television correspondent\, are separated\, and one of them is whisked away in the frenzy. \nThe family mobilizes\, using all their contacts to try to find their missing sister\, but to no avail. She has vanished. As time presses on\, the outlook darkens. Can she be found\, or is she a lost cause? And\, even if she returns\, will the damage to her and those around her be irreparable? \nMoving from Spain to Washington to Morocco to Gibraltar to the Sahara Desert\, The Far Side of the Desert is a family drama and political thriller that explores links of terrorism\, crime\, and financial manipulation\, revealing the grace that ultimately foils destruction. (Oceanview Publishing) \n  \nThe Underhanded: Europe’s last line of defense against neofascism–a history professor? \nProfessor William Dresden has found solitude in the south of France to grapple with his troubled past–a neglected upbringing failed romances\, the recent demolition of his life’s work in academia\, and even witnessing genocide\, among other secrets. But he soon learns that he has much larger problems when an adrift MI6 officer\, Adeline Parker\, calls and insists on a meeting\, revealing shocking information about his family. Then a bomb explodes. \nWilliam and Adeline narrowly escape the attempt on their lives and find themselves battling a group of neofascists and extreme nationalists who are inciting violent divisions across Europe. They are pulled into a shadowy war against a cabal called the Strasbourg Executive and pushed to the brink by family betrayals\, corrupt institutions\, and the Executive’s subversive plots against the fabric of Western society.\nTo survive\, William must make tough decisions and act in ways he could’ve never previously imagined–but even that might not be enough.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-joanne-leedom-ackerman-and-adam-sikes-present-their-latest-releases-the-far-side-of-the-desert-and-the-underhanded/
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:20240510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Wendy Chen\, in conversation with Alexandra Chang\, discusses Their Divine Fires
DESCRIPTION:In 1917\, at the dawn of the Chinese Revolution\, Yunhong grew up in the southern China countryside and fell deeply in love with the son of a wealthy landlord despite her brother’s objections. On the night of her wedding\, her brother destroys the marriage before it has even lasted a day and irrevocably changes the shape of Yunhong’s family; her daughter Yuexin will never know her father. Haunted by a history that she will never fully understand\, Yuexin passes those memories onto her daughters Hongxing and Yonghong\, who come of age in the years following Mao’s death\, battling the push and pull of political forces as they forge their own paths. Each generation guards its secrets\, leaving Emily\, great-granddaughter of Yunhong and living in contemporary America\, to piece together what actually happened between her mother\, her sister\, and the weight of their shared ancestry. \nDrawing on the lives of her great-grandmother and her great-uncles–both of whom fought on the side of the Communists–as well as her mother’s experiences during the Cultural Revolution\, Wendy Chen infuses Their Divine Fires with a passion that will transport the reader back to powerful moments in history while bringing us close to the women who persisted despite the forces all around them. Both brilliant and haunting\, it’s a story about what our ancestors will\, and won’t\, tell us.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-wendy-chen-in-conversation-with-alexandra-chang-discusses-their-divine-fires/
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:20240511T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
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SUMMARY:Wollhaus: Granny Square Tote Bag Workshop PT 1
DESCRIPTION:Wollhaus is hosting a 4-part crocheting Tote Bage workshop. The Granny Square Tote Bag by HopelesslyyDevotedCrochet.com is a great beginner crochet project that can teach many skills to advance in your crochet journey. The first Session will be color picking\, color theory\, and refreshing basics. This workshop will meet on Saturdays: May 11\, May 25\, Jun 15\, and Jun 29 (you must be able to attend each class) Optional Jul 6th private class for finishing. \nMaterials List \n\n\nThe granny square bag pattern is by ““ is available through their blog \n\n\ndk weight yarn purchased at Wollhaus. Our store sample was crocheted in 5 colors of Cascade Noble Cotton. \n\n\nHook size: 3.5mm (US E/4) \n\n\ntapestry needle\, scissors\, stitch markers \n\n\nFour Session Class: Saturdays May 11\, May 25\, Jun 15\, and Jun 29 (you must be able to attend each class) Optional Jul 6th private class if more help needed.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/wollhaus-granny-square-tote-bag-workshop/
LOCATION:Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools\, 696 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 2\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Craft & DIY,In-Person,Wollhaus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
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SUMMARY:Archetype Yoga: Archtype of Dreams Workshop with Dr. Susan Chi
DESCRIPTION:What are your dreams trying to tell you? Join Dr. Susan Chi\, psychologist\, and research scientist to unlock the secrets of your subconscious mind. Discover a more intimate\, intuitive\, and connected waking life as we uncover the symbols\, hidden meanings\, and archetypes of dream interpretation. Join us for an immersive and enlightening experience through the science of dreaming. \n🔎 Bring a dream to analyze. \n☕️ Pick one of our Loose Leaf Teas to enjoy. \n📚 Bring a journal\, pen\, and a mug!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/archetype-yoga-archetype-of-dreams-workshop-with-dr-susan-chi/
LOCATION:Archetypa Yoga\, 638 e colorado ave\, pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archetype Yoga,Community Event,In-Person,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Ali Velshi\, in conversation with Reza Aslan\, discusses Small Acts of Courage
DESCRIPTION:A captivating family history that illustrates how small actions can have an outsized political impact. \nSmall acts of courage matter. Sometimes\, they change the world. Our history books are filled with the stories of those who fought for democracy and freedom–for idealism itself–against all odds\, from Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela to Rev. Martin Luther King\, Jr. These iconic struggles for social change illustrate the importance of engagement and activism\, and offer a template for the battles we are fighting today. But using the right words is often easier than taking action; action can be hard\, and costly. \nMore than a century ago\, MSNBC host Ali Velshi’s great-grandfather sent his seven-year-old son to live at Tolstoy Farm\, Gandhi’s ashram in South Africa. This difficult decision would change the trajectory of his family history forever. From childhood\, Velshi’s grandfather was imbued with an ethos of public service and social justice\, and a belief in absolute equality among all people–ideals that his children carried forward as they escaped apartheid\, emigrating to Kenya and ultimately Canada and the United States. \nIn Small Acts of Courage\, Velshi taps into 125 years of family history to advocate for social justice as a living\, breathing experience–a way of life more than an ideology. With rich detail and vivid prose\, he relates the stories of regular people who made a lasting commitment to fight for change\, even when success seemed impossible. This heartfelt exploration of how we can breathe new life into the principles of pluralistic democracy is an urgent call to action–for progress to be possible\, we must all do whatever we can to make a difference. (St. Martin’s Press) \nREZA ASLAN is a renowned writer\, commentator\, professor\, Emmy- and Peabody-nominated producer\, and scholar of religions. A recipient of the prestigious James Joyce award\, Aslan is the author of three internationally best-selling books\, including the #1 New York Times Bestseller\, Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. His producing credits include the acclaimed HBO series The Leftovers and the hit CBS comedy United States of Al. He is the host and Executive Producer of CNN’s Believer and Rough Draft with Reza Aslan\, as well as co-host along with Rainn Wilson of the podcast Metaphysical Milkshake.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-ali-velshi-in-conversation-with-reza-aslan-discusses-small-acts-of-courage/
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:20240516T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240510T203537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T203537Z
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SUMMARY:Bike Month: Bike to Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Visit City of Pasaden’s “Bike to Work Day” rest-stop at Pasadena City Hall to say hello and enjoy free refreshments to help fuel your ride\, pick up some biking information\, and some other free goodies. Remember\, if you need to travel far\, go multimodal. Metro buses and trains\, Metrolink trains\, and Pasadena Transit buses are free for bicyclists on Bike to Work Day.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/bike-month-bike-to-work-day/
LOCATION:Pasadena City Hall\, 100 Garfield Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240417T232458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T232458Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Bonsai Workshop with Daniel Deephouse
DESCRIPTION:$100.00 per person \nDaniel brings more than 40 years of 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! As 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 TBA. \nDaniel brings more than 40 years of experience\, across Australia\, the UK\, and the US\, in the cultivation and care of Bonsai. He 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
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-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:20240517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Marcelo Verdad discusses The Dream Catcher
DESCRIPTION:For fans of Last Stop on Market Street\, an uplifting story about a boy who stays true to his biggest dream while finding the magic in every moment. \nSome people dream of perfect waves\, fancy castles\, or piloting a plane. Others dream of someone to laugh and play with all day long. Some just dream of having a meal for the next day. \nAnd little Miguel? As he and Abuelito work in the hot Oaxacan sun\, selling cold coconuts and macrame dream catchers to earn a few coins\, Miguel has only one simple wish–to have his parents by his side. But how can he keep the faith when the truth is that dreams don’t always come to pass? \nMarcelo Verdad’s poignant tale of hope and resilience shows how living in the here and now can be a journey every bit as beautiful as a dream.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-marcelo-verdad-discusses-the-dream-catcher/
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:20240518T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
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SUMMARY:Bike Month (Day One): Public Art Bike Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Complete Streets Coalition and staff from the City of Pasadena Arts and Culture Department as they embark on a ride to visit the locations of Pasadena’s newest public art. Meet at Playhouse House Village Park and be ready for an incredible afternoon in Playhouse Village!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/bike-month-day-one-public-art-bike-tour/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,Public Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240422T230331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T231059Z
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SUMMARY:USC PAM: Celebrate USC PAM’s New Mural
DESCRIPTION:Join USC PAM for a vibrant celebration in honor of AAPI Heritage Month and the official celebration of their new mural\, A Momentous Moment in Time of Passage and Landing\, created by artist Dave Young Kim. Enjoy cultural dances\, crafts\, food trucks\, and an insightful artist talk. Free admission to the museum is included. \nSchedule of Events: \n1:00-5:00 PM:  Bird Mobile Workshop- Flying Free (Parking Lot) \n1:00-5:00 PM: Mural Workshop- Migration Stories  (Parking Lot) \n1:00-5:00 PM:  L.A Zoo Booth (Parking Lot) \n1:00 PM: Lion Dance (Main Stage) \n1:10 PM: Opening remarks and Ribbon cutting  (Main Stage) \n1:30 PM: Performance by Katherin Ho  (Main Stage) \n2:00 PM: Rangeela Dance Company-Bollywood Dance Performance  (Main Stage) \n2:30 PM: Kayamanan Ng – Filipino Cultural Dance Performance (Main Stage) \n3:00 PM: Hansori – Traditional Korean Drumming Performance (Main Stage) \n3:30 PM: Hālau Hula Moaniʻaʻala Anuhea (Main Stage) \n4:00-5:00 PM: Conversation with artist Dave Kim and Haven Lin Kirk\, Dean of Roski School of Art and Design
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/usc-pam-celebrate-usc-pams-new-mural/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Craft & DIY,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,Public Art,USC Pacific Asia Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240417T234424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T234424Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Tom Hoffarth discusses Perfect Eloquence: An Appreciation of Vin Scully
DESCRIPTION:When Vin Scully passed away in 2022\, the city of Los Angeles lost its soundtrack. If you were able to deliver a eulogy for him\, what might it be? What impact did he have on you? What do you carry forward from his legacy? Sixty-seven essayists-one representing each season of his career calling games for the Los Angeles Dodgers\, from 1950 through 2016-reflect on the ways his professional and private life influenced them. The contributions include a range of stories and remembrances from those who knew and followed him. The consensus of the contributions is that Scully’s actions spoke louder than his well-recognized words. This collection includes fellow broadcasters as well as historians\, players\, journalists\, celebrities\, and others connected to the game of baseball\, with each piece introduced by sports journalist Tom Hoffarth. Readers can consider Scully’s life through common themes: his sincerity\, his humility\, his professionalism\, his passion for his faith\, his devotion to his family\, his insistence on remembering and giving context to important moments in the history of not just the game but the world in general\, all wrapped up in a gift for weaving storytelling with accurate reporting\, fellowship with performance art\, humor\, and connection.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-tom-hoffarth-discusses-perfect-eloquence-an-appreciation-of-vin-scully/
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:20240521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Adam Higginbotham discusses Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space
DESCRIPTION:On January 28\, 1986\, just seventy-three seconds into flight\, the space shuttle Challenger broke apart over the Atlantic Ocean\, killing all seven people on board. Millions of Americans witnessed the tragic deaths of the crew\, which included New Hampshire schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. Like the assassination of JFK\, the Challenger disaster is a defining moment in twentieth-century history–one that forever changed the way America thought of itself and its optimistic view of the future. Yet the full story of what happened\, and why\, has never been told. \nBased on extensive archival research and meticulous\, original reporting\, Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space follows a handful of central protagonists–including each of the seven members of the doomed crew–through the years leading up to the accident\, and offers a detailed account of the tragedy itself and the investigation afterward. It’s a compelling tale of ambition and ingenuity undermined by political cynicism and cost-cutting in the interests of burnishing national prestige; of hubris and heroism; and of an investigation driven by leakers and whistleblowers determined to bring the truth to light. Throughout\, there are the ominous warning signs of a tragedy to come\, recognized but then ignored\, and later hidden from the public. \nHigginbotham reveals the history of the shuttle program and the lives of men and women whose stories have been overshadowed by the disaster\, as well as the designers\, engineers\, and test pilots who struggled against the odds to get the first shuttle into space. A masterful blend of riveting human drama and fascinating and absorbing science\, Challenger identifies a turning point in history–and brings to life an even more complex and astonishing story than we remember.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-adam-higginbotham-discusses-challenger-a-true-story-of-heroism-and-disaster-on-the-edge-of-space/
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:20240522T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T124000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
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SUMMARY:Music at Noon: Marina Grozdanovic\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church presents Music at Noon Free Concerts with special guest Marina Grodanovic. Enjoy a free concert every Wednesday\, 12:ooPM.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/music-at-noon-marina-grozdanovic-piano/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, California\, 91101
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person,Music,Pasadena Presbyterian Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T103000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240520T210628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T210915Z
UID:10006287-1716633000-1716633000@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:SCCM: HULA ‘AUANA FOR KIDS
DESCRIPTION:Southern California Children’s Museum presents a short lesson and demonstration of Hula ‘Auana for the keiki (children)\, led by Halau Hula Ke ‘Alohi O ‘Ilikai – Academy of Polynesian Arts! Activities are *FREE* with admission!\nABOUT HALAU HULA KE ‘ALOHI O ‘ILIKAI – ACADEMY OF POLYNESIAN ARTS\nHalau Hula Ke ‘Alohi O ‘Ilikai – Academy of Polynesian Arts brings together the very distinct cultures of Polynesia and shares them with Southern California! 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/sccm-hula-auana-for-kids/
LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Southern California Children's Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240415T220221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T220221Z
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SUMMARY:Wollhaus: Granny Square Tote Bag Workshop PT 2
DESCRIPTION:Wollhaus is hosting a 4-part crocheting Tote Bage workshop. The Granny Square Tote Bag by HopelesslyyDevotedCrochet.com is a great beginner crochet project that can teach many skills to advance in your crochet journey. The first Session will be color picking\, color theory\, and refreshing basics. This workshop will meet on Saturdays: May 11\, May 25\, Jun 15\, and Jun 29 (you must be able to attend each class) Optional Jul 6th private class for finishing. \nMaterials List \n\n\nThe granny square bag pattern is by ““ is available through their blog \n\n\ndk weight yarn purchased at Wollhaus. Our store sample was crocheted in 5 colors of Cascade Noble Cotton. \n\n\nHook size: 3.5mm (US E/4) \n\n\ntapestry needle\, scissors\, stitch markers \n\n\nFour Session Class: Saturdays May 11\, May 25\, Jun 15\, and Jun 29 (you must be able to attend each class) Optional Jul 6th private class if more help needed.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/wollhaus-granny-square-tote-bag-workshop-pt-2/
LOCATION:Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools\, 696 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 2\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Craft & DIY,In-Person,Wollhaus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240429T195758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T210629Z
UID:10006213-1716728400-1716739200@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Bike Month (Day One) : Pasadena Ice Cream Ride
DESCRIPTION:What’s better than riding bikes on a beautiful day in May? Riding bikes and eating ice cream! Be part of the ultimate Bike ride hosted by Day One and City of Pasadena!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/bike-month-day-one-pasadena-ice-cream-ride/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240509T212633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T212633Z
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SUMMARY:Play in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an epic day of fun and games at Play in the Park! On Sunday\, May 26th from 1 pm to 4 pm\, head over to Playhouse Village Park and challenge your friends and family to GIANT versions of your favorite games. \nGet ready to play oversized: \n\nSorry\nConnect 4\nMonopoly\nScrabble\nCandyland\nCheckers\nChess\nUno\nand more!\n\nBut the big fun doesn’t stop there – we’ll also have a selection of regular-sized board and card games for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this exciting event packed with friendly competition and endless entertainment!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/play-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Craft & DIY,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240510T204724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T204724Z
UID:10006227-1716728400-1716739200@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Bike Month: Pasadena Ice Cream Ride
DESCRIPTION:What’s better than riding bikes on a beautiful day in May? Riding bikes and eating ice cream! We’ll visit local purveyors of America’s favorite frozen treat and sample their offerings.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/bike-month-pasadena-ice-cream-ride/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240510T205034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T222429Z
UID:10006228-1716804000-1716811200@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Bike Month: Family Safety Ride & Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the Union Street protected bike lane? Do you have concerns about safety? Bring the kids along for this special family ride.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/bike-month-family-safety-ride-picnic/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240417T235307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T235307Z
UID:10006184-1716922800-1716922800@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jin Wang presents Born Naughty: My Childhood in China
DESCRIPTION:Share in the joyful\, adventure-filled shenanigans of a child growing up in a small mud hut in Inner Mongolia in this charming\, illustrated memoir for young middle-grade readers. \nGrowing up in Inner Mongolia\, Jin Wang was rambunctious and boisterous and did not always listen to her Ma. Jin and her family were poor\, but like kids everywhere\, she still found a way to have fun and get into lots of mischief climbing trees\, digging for mushrooms\, and even looking for wolves. \nPaired with delightful\, kid-friendly illustrations\, this early middle-grade memoir invites readers to join Jin and her family in the outskirts of Inner Mongolia to remind us that though we all have different customs and traditions\, we are more alike than not\, and that mischief lives within all of us.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jin-wang-presents-born-naughty-my-childhood-in-china/
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:20240529T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240510T230758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T230758Z
UID:10006234-1716978600-1716980400@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:SCCM: Story & Craft: Featured Story: The Night World by Mordicai Gerstein
DESCRIPTION:Featured Story: The Night World by Mordicai Gerstein courtesy of PJ Library. \nEach week during Story & Craft\, bring stories to life through arts and crafts! Perfect for toddler to kindergarten friends\, this weekly program exposes kids to various authors\, illustrators\, cultures\, and diverse characters through stories\, play\, crafts\, and songs! Enjoy cultural lessons driven by heritage months and awareness days.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/sccm-story-craft-featured-story-the-night-world-by-mordicai-gerstein/2024-05-29/1/
LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Craft & DIY,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,Southern California Children's Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T124000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240520T202016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T202016Z
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SUMMARY:Music at Noon: Judith Siirila Paskowitz
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church presents Music at Noon featuring special guest\, Judith Siirila Paskowitz\, soprano. Enjoy free concerts every Wednesday at 12:10PM!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/music-at-noon-judith-siirila-paskowitz/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, California\, 91101
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Pasadena Presbyterian Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240418T155617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T225020Z
UID:10006185-1717009200-1717009200@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Santa Monica Pier
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a century of good times on the Santa Monica Pier\, with the revised edition of Santa Monica Pier: America’s Last Great Pleasure Pier! Vintage images and magnificent color photos capture this beloved international icon at its very best\, now updated with more images and information than ever before. Its dramatic story of survival –fighting Mother Nature\, politics and changing times–makes Santa Monica Pier more than a landmark\, more than a pleasure pier or a must see on the West Coast. Santa Monica Pier is a slice of American history to be enjoyed again and again and again.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-2/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Food,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20230706T181000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T205817Z
UID:10006279-1717072200-1717083000@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:SCCM: Play For All Abilities Days
DESCRIPTION:Play is for All!  In honor of Disability Pride Month\, SCCM is opening after-hours for Play for All Abilities sessions on July 20 and July 27 & the last Thursday of every month beyond from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Play for All Abilities is meant to welcome and create space for children and families with developmental differences. These play sessions will feature limited stimuli and intentional programming. Build community in a welcoming atmosphere for all abilities! \n  \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/sccm-play-for-all-abilities-day/2024-05-30/
LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Craft & DIY,Families,In-Person,Kids,Southern California Children's Museum,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240418T160128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T161041Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: George Geary discusses Made in California Vol. 2
DESCRIPTION:Beloved food historian and chef George Geary is back with even more remarkable stories of the countless international chains that started in the Golden State. \nRuby’s Diner. Panda Express. Yogurtland. Wetzel’s Pretzels. The Cheesecake Factory. California Pizza Kitchen. These and many more iconic American culinary establishments have their roots in California. \nFocusing on the years 1951 to 2010\, the second volume of Made in California highlights fifty more food startups that have captured America’s hearts and stomachs\, from the Claim Jumper to the Green Burrito\, Chuck E. Cheese to Mrs. Fields Cookies\, Jamba Juice to Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Brimming with captivating historical detail and more than 200 dazzling full-color photos\, George Geary’s newest journey into California’s culinary history is sure to awaken every reader’s inner foodie.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-george-geary-discusses-made-in-california-vol-2/
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:20240602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240528T212301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T212301Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park Concert Series: Michael Haggins
DESCRIPTION:Playhouse Village sizzles this summer with the return of the beloved Jazz in the Park concert series presented by Playhouse Village Association in partnership with Playhouse Village Foundation. The free concerts will take place every Sunday in June and July from 6PM to 8PM on the Van Halen Stage at Playhouse Village Park\, thanks to our sponsors Ice House Comedy Club and Pasadena Playhouse. This project is partially funded by a grant from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts and the generous donors of Playhouse Village Foundation as a result of A Night Out In Playhouse Village. While you enjoy the music on your picnic blanket\, indulge in delicious taco plates and more from Anaya’s Restaurant\, or bring a picnic from your favorite local restaurant. \nFeatured Artists \nMichael Haggins – Born in Pasadena\, Michael Haggins began his musical journey at the tender age of eight years old. Today\, he is a renowned recording and touring artist\, bassist\, and composer of the worldwide smash hit “Daybreak” featured in the hit NBC show Community. Michael has his own unique sound & style which The Los Angeles Times has referred to as being “a special brand of smooth funk.” \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-concert-series-michael-haggins/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Families,In-Person,Kids,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240531T210443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T210553Z
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SUMMARY:Renew Performance Center: Ladie's Sauna Night
DESCRIPTION:Renew Performance Center presents Ladies Sauna Night every Monday Night. Come decompression with a new Monday night ritual of self-care infrared treatment and kava shots.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/renew-performance-center-ladies-sauna-night/2024-06-03/
LOCATION:Renew Performance Center\, 600 E Colorado Blvd Suite 110\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214700
CREATED:20240516T211916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T211916Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kevin Fedarko discusses A Walk in the Park
DESCRIPTION:A few years after quitting his job to follow an ill-advised dream of becoming a guide on the Colorado River\, Kevin Fedarko was approached by his best friend\, the National Geographic photographer Pete McBride\, with a vision as bold as it was harebrained. Together\, they would embark on an end-to-end traverse of the Grand Canyon\, a journey that\, McBride promised\, would be “a walk in the park.” Against his better judgment\, Fedarko agreed to the scheme\, unaware that the small cluster of experts who had completed the crossing billed it as “the toughest hike in the world.” \nThe ensuing ordeal\, which lasted more than a year\, revealed a place that was deeper\, richer\, and far more complex than anything the two men had imagined–and came within a hair’s breadth of killing them both. They struggled to make their way through the all but impenetrable reaches of its truest wilderness\, a vertical labyrinth of thousand-foot cliffs and crumbling ledges where water is measured out by the teaspoon and every step is fraught with peril–and where\, even today\, there is still no trail along the length of the country’s best-known and most iconic park. \nAlong the way\, veteran long-distance hikers ushered them into secret pockets\, invisible to the millions of tourists gathered on the rim\, where only a handful of humans have ever laid eyes. Members of the canyon’s eleven Native American tribes brought them face-to-face with layers of history that forced them to reconsider myths at the center of our national parks–and exposed them to the impinging threats of commercial tourism. Even Fedarko’s dying father\, who had first pointed him toward the canyon more than forty years earlier but had never set foot there himself\, opened him to a new way of seeing the landscape.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kevin-fedarko-discusses-a-walk-in-the-park/
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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