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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Hispanic Architectural Influence in Shaping Pasadena’s Cityscape
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Heritage commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month with a free program. The early 20th Century saw the birth of the Spanish Colonial Revival style in Southern California. Presenter and Board Member Dave Nufer will examine the many notable Spanish Colonial Revival style buildings in Pasadena including City Hall\, the Central Library\, the Pasadena Playhouse\, and the historic Caltech campus. A study of Pasadena’s recent Hispanic-influenced projects\, such as the Del Mar Station complex and the Paseo\, will be included as well. Join Pasadena Heritage as they trace the thousand-year development of Spanish architecture from its Moorish roots to its revival and prominence in Pasadena! Advanced registration is required so be sure to RSVP on Eventbrite. Admission is free\, but donations are both welcomed and appreciated
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-hispanic-architectural-influence-in-shaping-pasadenas-cityscape/
LOCATION:Pasadena Heritage\, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave\, Pasadena\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Evelyn McoDonnell discusses The World According To Joan Didion
DESCRIPTION:Joan Didion was a writer’s writer; not only a groundbreaking journalist\, essayist\, novelist and screenwriter\, but a keen observer who honed her sights on life’s telling details. Her insights continue to influence creatives and admirers\, encouraging them to become close observers of the world\, unsentimental critics\, and meticulous stylists. \nAn antidote to a global view that narrows our vision to the smallest screens\, The World According to Joan Didion is a meditation on the people\, places\, and objects that propelled Didion’s prose and an invitation to journalists\, storytellers\, and life adventurers to “throw themselves into the convulsions of the world\,” as she once said. \nEvelyn McDonnell\, the acclaimed journalist\, essayist\, critic\, feminist\, native Californian\, and university professor who regularly teaches Didion’s work\, is attuned to interpret Didion’s vision for readers today. Inspired by Didion’s own words–from her works both published and unpublished–and informed by the people who knew Didion and those whose lives she shaped\, The World According to Joan Didion is an illustrated journey through her life\, tracing the path she carved from Sacramento\, Portuguese Bend\, Los Angeles\, and Malibu to Manhattan\, Miami\, and Hawaii. McDonnell reveals the world as it was seen through Didion’s eyes and explores her work in chapters keyed to the singular physical motifs of her writing: Snake. Typewriter. Hotel. Notebook. Girl. Etc. \nOne of the first books to be published after the revered writer’s death in 2021\, The World According to Joan Didion is a literary companion for those embarking on new journeys and a guide to innovative ways of being. It will radically transform the way you explore the world\, and will help you answer the question as you sit in a café\, or on a plane or train\, pondering the future: What would Joan Didion have seen?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-evelyn-mcodonnell-discusses-the-world-according-to-joan-didion/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T110000
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SUMMARY:SCCM: Mostly Me Author & Illustrator Event
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever felt in between? Southern California Children’s Museum is hosting a joyful and introspective picture book reading and draw-along with “Mostly Me” author Collin Hall and illustrator Crystal Dawn Chaffee! This event is free with admission. \nThis September independent children’s publisher\, Gloo Books\, will publish\, “Mostly Me\,” a children’s picture book that navigates biracial identity and follows a blue-green narrator on a journey of self-discovery. Written in playful rhyme\, Mostly Me is an ode to readers of all ages who have felt out of place\, questioning who they are. Navigating oft-asked questions like “Who am I? Do I belong?” readers discover the most empowering answer of all: “I’m mostly me.” Written and illustrated by two biracial storytellers\, author Collin Hall and artist Crystal Dawn Chaffee\, this book creates a vibrant and uplifting message for anyone who feels like they’re in between. Mostly Me is available directly from www.gloobooks.com \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/sccm-mostly-me-author-illustrator-event/
LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Craft & DIY,Free,In-Person,Kids,Southern California Children's Museum
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Local Author Day Featuring Anthony Henderson\, Shannon Alter\, and Peter McBride
DESCRIPTION:Anthony Henderson presents The Old Ones \nT is enslaved\, but his soul is his own. God\, the Devil nor any master can lay claim to it as he moves through his world with a fierce confidence and steely resolve . When a personal awakening compels him to carve a family out of his unimaginable pain\, into his embrace comes a woman plagued by mental illness borne of torture and rape and a man who tried to keep his faith in God no matter what he saw and felt. They experience revelations about spiritual and sexual identities that are hard fought and ultimately life affirming. In the end they navigate the horrors of bondage to create a family for which there was no blueprint. \n  \nShannon Alter presents Be Influential: Surefire Ways to Improve Your Presentation Skills \nImagine…you’re getting ready for your next client presentation\, or you’re a first-time on the conference stage. You can already feel your nerves tingling\, and you feel the anxiety increasing\, wondering if you’ll remember everything you want to say. \nInstead\, imagine how it would feel if you knew you would nail your next presentation. Be Influential gives you the surefire skills to become more influential in any presentation\, any situation\, and any conversation. \nHere’s the secret to your success: It all boils down to confidence\, preparation\, and editing what you say. \nThroughout this book\, you’ll discover remedies to be successful in any conversation\, long or short\, formal or informal. Sample scenarios\, valuable tools\, and exercises at the end of each chapter will show you how to set the foundation for your talk\, hook your audience\, prep your presentation\, and most importantly\, boost your confidence for greater impact. You’ll learn how to conquer imposter syndrome\, quell those jitters\, and master the true art of handling questions. \nWhether you’re a young professional\, a seasoned executive\, or just have a desire to improve your everyday communication\, this book is a game-changer for you. \n  \nPeter McBride presents Dropping In On the Waves of Life \nImagine visualizing your experiences as waves\, challenging you as you ride along them on your life’s journey. Through the eyes of a lifelong surfer\, you live real-life successes and failures\, told warmly and humorously in present tense. These life lessons serve to inform you\, the reader\, of possible obstacles as well as the joy you will know.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-local-author-day-featuring-anthony-henderson-shannon-alter-and-peter-mcbride/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: Intimacy Choreography Workshop with Carly DW Bones
DESCRIPTION:An Intimacy Director is an important component of many theatrical productions\, ensuring all physical intimacy is staged in a professional and intentional way that ensures the comfort of the participating actors. Led by Intimacy Director Carly DW Bones\, this free 90-minute workshop will provide insight into the basics of intimacy direction and using consent-based practices in rehearsal and performance. If you are a curious audience member interested in learning more about this unique process\, or if you are an artist looking to add to your toolbox\, this workshop is for you!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-intimacy-choreography-workshop-with-carly-dw-bones/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,Free,In-Person,Live Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231001T123000
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Walktober Fountains on Foot Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Pasadena Department of Transportation\, Day One\, and Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition present its 6th annual Pasadena Walktober\, an annual event to get people walking in Pasadena. Whether you walk for physical health\, or mental health\, to meet people\, to see new things\, to admire our historic architecture\, or simply to get things done (maybe all of the above!)\, we recognize and celebrate walking! \nAs part of this year’s Walktober\, Pasadena Heritage will offer a free docent-guided tour of the historic Civic Center. Join us as we learn about fountains designed by Ernest Batchelder\, Myron Hunt\, and Ruth Shellhorn and the history of the buildings they were designed to complement. October’s tour will include a wide variety of water features\, from historic to contemporary\, designed by some of Pasadena’s best architects. \nTours last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and cover approximately 1.5 miles. Reservations are required.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-walktober-fountains-on-foot-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Pasadena Heritage\, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave\, Pasadena\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage,Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231003T190000
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SUMMARY:Steve Searles\, in conversation with Chris Erskine\, discusses What the Bears Know
DESCRIPTION:In this wondrous and eye-opening exploration\, Steve Searles\, the renowned and respected “Bear Whisperer” of Mammoth Lakes\, takes the reader on a journey into the lives of these remarkable creatures and the world we share. \nIn the late 1990s\, the town of Mammoth Lakes\, California hired Steve Searles as a hunter to cull half its troublesome bear population. But as he began to prepare for the grim task\, the bears soon won him over\, and Searles realized there had to be a better way. He soon developed non-lethal tactics to control their behavior and overpopulation which heralded a landmark moment in the care and handling of the American black bear. \nBut change was not without its challenges. To some\, his success was dismissed due to his lack of formal academic training. Yet Searles never wavered in his commitment and eventually became not just a local folk hero but a nationally recognized expert. This high school dropout saved not just the bears\, but\, in many ways\, his community. \nIn a tradition that runs from John Muir to Bear Grylls\, Searles finds a fellowship with nature and a deeper meaning in the world of bears. Do bears understand things we don’t? Are they dialed into some greater natural force? \nUnlike us\, bears waste little time on unreasonable fears. The bears are fully in the moment. They have an inner peace that seems to offset their power and strength. That may explain why no other animal on the planet is as revered as the bear. \nAs Searles shares his remarkable knowledge and we become immersed in the ursine world\, you’ll never look at bears or nature the same way again. Warm and poignant\, and perfect for anyone who has been fascinated by the natural world\, What the Bears Know shows that wisdom and fulfillment can come from unexpected places. (Pegasus Books)
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/steve-searles-in-conversation-with-chris-erskine-discusses-what-the-bears-know/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Storytime with Mr. Steve!
DESCRIPTION:Join Mr. Steve and the gang at our Colorado Blvd. location at 11 am for story time!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-storytime-with-mr-steve-5/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T124000
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Presbyterian: Music at Noon: Hans Hielscher Organist
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Presbyterian presents Music at Noon with Hans Hielscher.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-presbyterian-music-at-noon-hans-hielscher-organist/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, California\, 91101
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music,Pasadena Presbyterian Church
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Louis Friedman discuss Alone But Not Lonely
DESCRIPTION:Humans have always been fascinated by the possibility of extraterrestrial life\, often wondering if we are alone in the universe. Drawing on nearly fifty years as a leader in planetary exploration\, Louis Friedman brings into focus the subject of extraterrestrial life\, separating knowledge from conjecture\, fact from fiction\, to draw scientific and technical conclusions that answer this enduring question. \nFriedman argues that intelligent life is probably rare in the universe (maybe even uniquely on Earth) but that simple life is likely abundant on millions or billions of planets waiting now to be discovered. He asserts that studying and searching for extraterrestrial life cannot be done by interstellar probes–due to the vastness of space and the comparative brevity of human lifespans–but it can be done remotely by a new technique involving the solar gravity lens that can magnify exoplanets by tens of billions. This technique will allow humankind to explore exoplanets and open up an exciting new field of comparative astrobiology. \nWide-ranging in scope\, this book discusses the history of searching for extraterrestrial life\, the scientific evidence thereof\, and finally his own conclusions on what’s next. Included in the book are three appendices: an explanation of interstellar messaging\, a reprint of a debate between Carl Sagan and Ernst Mayr on extraterrestrial intelligence\, and an opinion essay on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. (University of Arizona Press)
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-louis-friedman-discuss-alone-but-not-lonely/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: REBEL GIRLS FEST: International Day of the Girl
DESCRIPTION:October 11th is the International Day of the Girl\, but – rebels that we are – Vroman’s Bookstore is going to celebrate a few days early! \nVroman’s is collaborating with REBEL GIRLS: “a global empowerment brand dedicated to raising the most inspired and confident generation of girls\,” to create a FREE event that will include FUN CRAFTS that will showcase their creativity\, INSPIRING ACTIVITIES designed just for girls\, and STORYTELLING! \nAs of this writing\, we’re still working out the details\, but attendees of a previous Rebel Girls: International Day of the Girl celebration received an I Am a Changemaker goodie bag with stickers\, pins\, temporary tattoos\, and more! Follow us for updates; we’re hoping to offer something similar this year. \nFor more information about the Rebel Girls and the work that they do\, please check out their website: https://www.rebelgirls.com/ \nThey’ve also released a new book: Growing Up Powerful: A Guide to Keeping Confident When Your Body Is Changing\, Your Mind Is Racing\, and the World Is . . . Complicated (Growing Up Powerful) by Nona Willis Aronowitz (Author) and Caribay Marquina (Illustrator). It may help your Rebel Girl prepare for the big celebration\, and life in general!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-rebel-girls-fest-international-day-of-the-girl/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Craft & DIY,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231008T170000
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SUMMARY:USC PAM: Free 2nd Sunday@PAM - Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:USC Pacific Asia Museum presents a relaxing afternoon of practicing mindfulness through art! Create a meditative flextangle\, participate in outdoor\, family-friendly yoga\, explore Buddhist art with a Student Educator\, go on a gallery scavenger hunt\, and relax your mind with a special storytime. Free admission all day! \n Schedule of Activities: \n11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Meditative flextangle drawing with Ching Ching Cheng \n11:30 am – Family-friendly yoga in the courtyard with Amber Kiwan \n12:00 pm – Spotlight Talk with Student Educators \n1:00 pm – Storytime \n2:00 pm – Spotlight Talk with Student Educators
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/usc-pam-free-2nd-sundaypam-mindfulness/
LOCATION:USC Pacific Asia Museum\, 46 North Los Robles Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Meditation,USC Pacific Asia Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T001000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T124000
DTSTAMP:20260515T232452
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Presbyterian: Music at Noon: Stephen Dick\, guitarist
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church presents free Music at Noon with special guest guitarist Stephan Dick
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-presbyterian-music-at-noo-stephen-dick-guitarist/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, California\, 91101
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music,Pasadena Presbyterian Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Storytime with Mr. Steve
DESCRIPTION:Vroman’s Bookstore presents Mr. Steve and the gang at the Colorado Blvd. location at 11 a.m. for story time!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-storytime-with-mr-steve-6/2023-10-11/
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:20231013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T220000
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SUMMARY:USC PAM: Artnight Hungry Ghosts
DESCRIPTION:Join USC PAM for an evening of chilling tales from China and Japan with acclaimed storyteller Barbara Wong’s “Hungry Ghosts” program! Then stick around to explore the special exhibition\, Imprinting in Time – Chinese Printmaking at the Beginning of a New Era\, which surveys printmaking by Chinese artists from the 1980s to the present\, examining the unique narrative of the medium within the contexts of cultural\, academic\, sociopolitical\, and economic changes in recent Chinese history. \nGallery Viewing  \n6:00-10:00 PM \nStorytelling with Barbara Wong  \n6:30 PM \n7:30 PM \n8:30 PM \n9:30 PM \nNo registration is required. The storytelling experience will be repeated for each session.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/usc-pam-artnight-hungry-ghosts-2/
LOCATION:USC Pacific Asia Museum\, 46 North Los Robles Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,USC Pacific Asia Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Dominique Furukawa presents Black Girls: A Celebration of You!
DESCRIPTION:In an upbeat and rhythmic ode\, Dominique Furukawa and Erika Lynne Jones celebrate Black girls in all their beauty and joy. Black Girls uplifts girls of every shade\, size\, and walk of life\, reminding them that they are perfectly designed.\nWhimsical\, earnest\, charming\, full\, bright\, and beautiful\, this picture book anthem deftly explores the diversity of Black girlhood. \nBlack girls\, Black girls\, rising still.\nShouting loud and proud and free\,\nthat being a Black girl\, Black girl\nis a wondrous thing to be. (Harper Collins)
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-dominique-furukawa-presents-black-girls-a-celebration-of-you/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T232452
CREATED:20230921T173641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T232617Z
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SUMMARY:Bark in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Have a howling good time and bring your four-legged canine in their Howl-o-ween costume to a Pet Pawrade walk in Playhouse Village! Then join us for a fur-ighteningly fun Bark in the Park bash presented by Playhouse Village Foundation at Playhouse Village Park with costume contests\, treat stations\, photo-ops\, dog-run areas\, and more activities for dogs and humans. \nThe event is free & open to everyone (even if you don’t have a dog yet!). All dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet at all times (except in designated dog-run areas) and under the control of their adult handlers. \nCostume Contest \nSpaces for each costume category are limited. Please pre-register to guarantee a spot in the contest\, as day of registration will be determined by availability. \n(LINK: https://airtable.com/appoeOd9UNnIlEIrG/shrmZ8nobao8JGjAJ) \nThis event is sponsored by the Playhouse Village Foundation and is part of Pasadena Walktober 2023\, made possible by the City of Pasadena Department of Transportation.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/bark-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Craft & DIY,Dog Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Playhouse Village Park,Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T001000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T123000
DTSTAMP:20260515T232452
CREATED:20230921T194951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T194951Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Presbyterian: Music at Noon:  The Riner Scivally Trio\, jazz ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Presbyterian presents free Music at Noon. Enjoy a concert featuring special guests performers The Riner Scivally Jazz Ensemble.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-presbyterian-music-at-noon-the-riner-scivally-trio-jazz-ensemble/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, California\, 91101
CATEGORIES:Free,In-Person,Music,Pasadena Presbyterian Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T232452
CREATED:20230921T230051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T230112Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Playhouse: Family Play Day
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena presents Playhouse Family Play Day\, be the first to hear about upcoming youth and family programming and enjoy food\, crafts\, and FREE entertainment\, with special guest star Rachel Bloom (Trolls\, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend\, Reboot). Featuring children’s musicians\, super fun dancers\, amazing circus acts\, and more; this event is sure to entertain the young (and young at heart). Join the Playhouse community up and down El Molino as we fill the street with arts and crafts stations\, face painters\, balloon animal artists\, food trucks\, and so much more!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-playhouse-family-play-day/
LOCATION:Colorado and El Molino Ave.\, 15 S. El Molino Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Craft & DIY,Free,In-Person,Kids,Pasadena Playhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T232452
CREATED:20230919T230733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T230733Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Doggo Day at Vroman's Bookstore: Artist Catia Chien and Pasadena Humane present The Longest Letsgoboy (Personalized Commemorative Edition) and Parking Lot Pet Adoption Drive
DESCRIPTION:Artist Catia Chien’s THE LONGEST LETSGOBOY is a profoundly beautiful book about the special relationship between kids and dogs\, the importance of language\, and finding the meaning of life even in its final days. \n“As a dog and his little girl go on their final walk together\, he gets to experience the sights\, smells\, and wonders of this world one last time before peacefully passing on. But for such a good boy and his forever friend\, that doesn’t mean it’s the end.” \nTo celebrate the life and friendship of your furbabies\, Catia Chien has offered to PERSONALIZE copies of The Longest Letsgoboy with a SKETCH and a dedication: “Forever Friends (Furbaby’s Name) and (Human’s Name).” \nShe will also read The Longest Letsgoboy (so bring tissues)\, AND there will be a SPECIAL CRAFT FOR KIDS! \nMEANWHILE\, IN OUR PARKING LOT… \nPASADENA HUMANE will host a Pop-Up Adoption Event! They’re a-comin’ with The Wiggle Waggle Wagon (The Waggin’): their 35-foot shelter-on-wheels that brings adoptable pets\, services and information about Pasadena Humane to the community! What an opportunity to adopt a Good Boi or Bestest Princess for your family! \nPLEASE SUBMIT YOUR FURBABY PHOTOS BEFORE WEDNESDAY\, OCTOBER 18TH!\nSend to: email@vromansbookstore.com\n(Or visit out Children’s Department and drop them off in person NO ORIGINALS\, PLEASE!)\nWe’re sorry\, but we cannot accept orders for the Personalized Edition of The Longest Letsgoboy after the 18th. \nKindly designate the name of the Fur Friend\, and the name of the Beloved Human Companion(s). Also\, indicate what name the Personalization should be made out to\, if that person is not the Human Companion in the photo. \nAs always\, we can ship signed and personalized books worldwide.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-doggo-day-at-vromans-bookstore-artist-catia-chien-and-pasadena-humane-present-the-longest-letsgoboy-personalized-commemorative-edition-and-parking-lot-pet-adoption-drive/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Craft & DIY,Dog Event,Free,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T232452
CREATED:20230918T221853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T221853Z
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SUMMARY:FUMC: Third@First Season Opening Concert: "Let Music In"
DESCRIPTION:First United Methodist Church presents the Third@First; free concerts on the third Saturday of each month. Celebrating the 10th season with the debut performance of “Let Music In\,” a commissioned piece by First UMC’s organist and talented composer Aaron Shows. The concert will begin with pieces performed by small ensembles\, and conclude with “Let Music In.”
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/fumc-thirdfirst-season-opening-concert-let-music-in/2023-10-21/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 500 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T232452
CREATED:20231023T222811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T222811Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday Takeover
DESCRIPTION:When your travels take you to Pasadena this shopping and holiday season\, visit our small shops and get a taste of the local flavor! Every time you grab a coffee from a neighborhood brewer or buy a gift from a local shop\, you’re getting an authentically Pasadena experience. #ShopPasadena. To promote everything Pasadena’s neighborhoods have to offer\, visit one of the welcome kiosks to grab an Authentically Pasadena canvas shopping tote to carry all your wonderful finds. Shopping totes are available on a first come\, first serve basis and free for shoppers.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/small-business-saturday-takeover/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T124000
DTSTAMP:20260515T232452
CREATED:20230921T195449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T195449Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Presbyterian: Music at NoonL Judith Siirila Pasiowitz and Bill Schmidt
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Presbyterian presents free Music at Noon. Enjoy a concert featuring special guest performers Judith Siirila Paskowitz\, soprano\, and Bill Schmidt\, pianist
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-presbyterian-music-at-noonl-judith-siirila-pasiowitz-and-bill-schmidt/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, California\, 91101
CATEGORIES:Free,In-Person,Music,Pasadena Presbyterian Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T232452
CREATED:20230920T165751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T202735Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Fiction Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:The Vroman’s Fiction Reading Group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nOctober’s pick is Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia \nFiction Reading Group meetings are held in the Vroman’s Meeting Room\, located in the Atrium next door. 709 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 120.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans/
LOCATION:Atrium Building\, 709 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T232452
CREATED:20230920T171643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T171643Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Dan Frey discusses Dreambound
DESCRIPTION:When Byron Kidd’s twelve-year-old daughter vanishes\, the only clue is a note claiming that she’s taken off to explore the Hidden World\, a magical land from a series of popular novels. She is not the only child to seek out this imaginary realm in recent years\, and Byron–a cynical and hard-nosed reporter–is determined to discover the whereabouts of dozens of missing kids. \nByron secures a high-profile interview with Annabelle Tobin\, the eccentric author of the books\, and heads off to her palatial home in the Hollywood Hills. But the truth Byron discovers is more fantastic than he ever could have dreamed. \nAs he unearths locations from the books that seem to be bleeding into the real world\, he must shed his doubts and dive headfirst into the mystical secrets of Los Angeles if he hopes to reunite with his child. Soon Byron finds himself on his own epic journey–but if he’s not careful\, he could be the next one to disappear. \nTold through journal entries\, transcripts\, emails\, and excerpts from Tobin’s novels\, Dreambound is a spellbinding homage to Los Angeles and an immersive and fast-paced story of how far a father will go–even delving into impossible worlds–to save his daughter.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-dan-frey-discusses-dreambound/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231029T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T232452
CREATED:20230920T172459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T172459Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Local Author Day featuring Sally Stevens\, Michael D. Meloan\, and Emma Gazley
DESCRIPTION:Sally Stevens presents I Sang That: A Memoir from Hollywood \nIt’s a personal journey behind the scenes with this singer/lyricist/choral director into the world of music makers who created the film scores\, television music\, sound recordings\, commercials\, and concert evenings over the last sixty years. She has worked with some of the best composers and artists and shares her fascinating journey. \nMichael D. Meloan presents Pinball Wizard \n“Are you the Pinball Wizard or the pinball?” asks Ralph’s manager inside a nuclear-hardened bunker in England. That is the question driving Michael D. Meloan’s new novella–a story of love\, sex\, jets\, and Bukowski. \nLights flash and bells ring as Ralph is buffeted between a controlling father\, international intrigue in the US defense industry\, and a friendship with the writer Charles Bukowski. A wild girlfriend also ratchets up the action. \nBut in the end\, it is Ralph’s turn at the controls. \n  \nEmma Gazley presents For Those Who Cannot Live or Die \nWhat does it mean to live? To die? A young woman wrestles with her ancestors\, her daemons\, and her faith after plunging into the mysteries of illness and memory. This collection of poetry will leave you in awe\, with inspiration\, and daring to ask deeper questions surrounding your own experiences and existence.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-local-author-day-featuring-sally-stevens-michael-d-meloan-and-emma-gazley/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T232452
CREATED:20230920T172859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T172859Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Jana Monroe\, in conversation with Dawn Haghighi discuss Heart of Darkness
DESCRIPTION:Jana Monroe was no ordinary cop. One of the first analysts–and\, at the time\, the only female agent–in the world-renowned FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit at Quantico\, she consulted on more than 850 homicide cases\, including infamous serial killers Ted Bundy\, Jeffrey Dahmer\, Edmund Kemper\, and Aileen Wuornos. Monroe was also the model for Clarice Starling in the movie version of The Silence of the Lambs; she even helped train Jodie Foster for her Oscar-winning role. Monroe’s later years found her dealing with the aftermath of Columbine\, heading up the FBI’s post-9/11 investigation in Las Vegas\, and much more. \nIn Hearts of Darkness\, Monroe steps out from the shadows to tell the story of her astonishing life in shaping law enforcement and intelligence analysis. Monroe explores the cases that have stayed with her\, breaking down victimology\, offering new insight into the minds of serial killers\, and discussing the psychological toll of the job and the obstacles she faced as a woman in the male-dominated Bureau. This is a gripping\, sometimes gruesome\, and always remarkable memoir of an unparalleled life and career spent chasing the monsters among us. (Abrams Press) \nDawn Haghighi is an independent board director for Elevate Services and general counsel for Murcor Real Estate\, law and business school lecturer\, global business\, trade association\, and not-for-profit leader. She previously held senior legal roles at Princess Cruises\, RBS/Citizens\, and Nordstrom. Ms. Haghighi recently presented her first TED Talk:  Say Hello to Your Better Self: Going from The Ordinary to the Extraordinary. She is a member of the FBI Los Angeles Citizens Academy 2023. In June 2023\, she was selected as an Inaugural Member Of The 50/50 Women To Watch In North America For Public Company Board Service.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-jana-monroe-in-conversation-with-dawn-haghighi-discuss-heart-of-darkness/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231101T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231101T124000
DTSTAMP:20260515T232452
CREATED:20231024T162234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T170406Z
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SUMMARY:Music  at Noon: Micha Wright & Jason Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free concert every Wednesday presented by Pasadena Presbyterian Church’s Music at Noon Program which features new artists every week. Music at Noon is a great way to get out into the community and spend time in the beautiful Playhouse Village. This week’s performance showcases Micha Wright on Clarinet and Jason Stroll on Piano.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/music-at-noon-micha-wright-jason-stroll/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, California\, 91101
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music,Pasadena Presbyterian Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T232452
CREATED:20231012T220922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T220922Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Reggie Watts discussing Great Falls\, MT
DESCRIPTION:Comedian and musician Reggie Watts shares his story of growing up in Montana as a biracial oddball struggling to navigate life\, girls\, drugs\, and his own identity in America’s heartland–and having a blast doing it. \nReggie Watts is weird. But you knew that. Anyone who’s seen his multifaceted\, entirely improvised comedy and music shows knows that. Reggie Watts is also from the town of Great Falls\, MT. \nThese two facts are not unrelated. \nWatts grew up in Montana in the ’80s\, half French\, half American\, half white\, half Black\, speaking a bunch of different languages and slipping between the orchestra geeks and the football jocks until he finally found a squad of fellow misfits with an affinity for trouble. It was a wide-open time and place that invited freedom and exploration–as well as car theft and the not infrequent use of recreational cough syrup. And it helped him become the uniquely strange creative voice he is today. \nIn Great Falls\, MT\, Watts takes us through his story\, hitting on the culture shock he experienced after moving from Europe to the heart of America\, where he was called racial slurs by neighbors but wasn’t Black enough for his father’s extended family. Where he fought with his authoritarian dad\, built a new family of antiestablishment\, post-punk oddballs–and ultimately knew he had to leave. But after Watts’s career exploded in Seattle and New York\, ultimately scoring him a nightly place next to James Corden on The Late Late Show\, he found himself drawn back to his hometown after the deaths of his parents. This is his love letter to the town that made him. But like love itself\, it’s messy and complicated and dirty and beautiful–and as weird and wonderful as Watts himself. (Tiny Reparations Books) \nTickets include one seat/entry and one signed copy of Great Falls\, MT which will be handed out at check-in. Books will be pre-signed so a book signing will NOT follow the conversation. 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-reggie-watts-discussing-great-falls-mt/
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:20231104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T232452
CREATED:20231012T221541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T221541Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Neal Shusterman discusses Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:National Book Award winner Neal Shusterman and acclaimed illustrator Andrés Vera Martínez present a graphic novel exploring the Holocaust through surreal visions and a textured canvas of heroism and hope. \nCourage to Dream plunges readers into the Holocaust — one of the greatest atrocities in human history — delving into the core of what it means to face the extinction of everything and everyone you hold dear. \nThis gripping\, multifaceted tapestry is woven from Jewish folklore and cultural history. Five interlocking narratives explore one common story – the tradition of resistance and uplift. Neal Shusterman and Andrés Vera Martínez are internationally renowned creators who have collaborated on a masterwork that encourages the compassionate\, bold reaching for a dream.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-neal-shusterman-discusses-courage-to-dream-tales-of-hope-in-the-holocaust/
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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