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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Cory O’Brien discusses & signs Two Truths and a Lie
DESCRIPTION:From the beloved internet humorist\, a debut novel that introduces an unforgettable investigator to the drowned streets of L.A. in a hugely imaginative and heartfelt blend of noir and cyberpunk. \nIn a mostly underwater near-future Los Angeles\, aging combat-drone veteran Orr Vue now lives a simple and small life\, trading snippets of what’s become the most valuable currency: information. So when the cops show up at his door looking for data on a murder he’s not even aware has happened\, things get interesting for the first time in 25 years. \nAt first\, Orr is happy to exchange whatever he knows about the demise of InfoDrip’s top exec to buy booze and pay rent on his memory storage\, but that plan goes to hell when Orr’s old boyfriend\, Auggie Wolf\, shows up as the number one suspect. Forced to stretch his atrophied spy skills and take his illegal horde of drones out of retirement alongside his busted knees\, Orr finds himself in the crosshairs of the militarized police\, a family of megarich corporate heirs\, a clan of emancipated AIs\, and a cult. Barely avoiding getting killed with every clue he collects\, Orr realizes he’s uncovered not just a murder\, but a conspiracy that threatens Auggie’s very existence. Ahh\, the things we do for love…\nBut in a world where memories can be bought and sold\, how can you truly know who anyone is—or what you yourself are capable of? Fast paced\, funny\, and shockingly romantic\, Two Truths and a Lie is Raymond Chandler reinvented for the 22nd century. \nCory O’Brien is the author of Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes and George Washington Is Cash Money. He has written for numerous award-winning video games\, including Monster Prom and Holovista\, and designed multiple tabletop games\, including Inhuman Conditions and Hand to Hand Wombat. He lives in Chicago.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-cory-obrien-discusses-signs-two-truths-and-a-lie/
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:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250530T184850Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Delanie Fischer presents & signs Mocktales: 50+ Literary Mocktails Inspired by Classic Works\, Banned Books\, and More!
DESCRIPTION:Alcohol-Free Reimaginings of Literary Classics \nEnjoy co-authors Delanie Fischer and Lindsey Smith’s delicious mocktail adaptations of your favorite books and authors. \nBeloved stories with a sober twist. Have you ever wondered what the ladies from your favorite Jane Austen books would drink at a ball? What Jay Gatsby would be serving at his crazy parties? Experience these answers for yourself with Lindsey Smith and Delanie Fischer’s all-new zero-proof drink cookbook. MockTales captures the intoxicating atmosphere of the bestsellers that we know and love. Featuring over fifty plant-based recipes that are easy to make and full of nutritious flavors\, you’ll enjoy your next reread like never before with these delicious mocktails. \nA toast to the authors who made history. Each recipe inside MockTales is inspired by the literary characters and settings\, but also the minds behind these incredible stories. Explore alcohol-free concoctions based on famous authors such as Alice Walker\, Ernest Hemingway\, Margaret Atwood\, and more. Using ingredients that pay homage to their biographies\, writing styles\, and famous quotes\, each sip will have you and fellow book lovers falling in love with these incredible writers all over again. \nEnjoy over 50 recipes inspired by banned books and literary classics from all genres\, such as: \n\nHistorical fiction novels like Les Miserables\, Little Women\, and Huckleberry Finn\nRomance books such as Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice\nFantasy adventures including Alice in Wonderland and The Chronicles of Narnia\nScience fiction and horror tales such as Frankenstein\nBook-to-film adaptations like A Clockwork Orange and Fight Club\n\nSo if you liked fun mocktail and cocktail books such as Tequila Mockingbird\, The Art of Mixology Mocktails\, or Flavor Lab Creations\, then we recommend MockTales for you.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-delanie-fischer-presents-signs-mocktales-50-literary-mocktails-inspired-by-classic-works-banned-books-and-more/
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:20250607T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Mike de la Rocha discusses & signs Sacred Lessons: Teaching My Father How to Love
DESCRIPTION:In Sacred Lessons: Teaching My Father How to Love\, Mike de la Rocha explores how inherited definitions of manhood profoundly impacted his ability to connect with his father\, his family\, and ultimately himself\, inviting readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery\, forgiveness\, and love. \nSacred Lessons is a deeply moving and inspiring memoir for those seeking self-love and healing. Intensely personal\, this memoir delves into the struggle men face in connecting with themselves and others\, offering tools for personal growth and ways to build meaningful and authentic relationships in their lives. \nThrough his story\, Mike de la Rocha reflects on his father’s legacy as a beloved professor who impacted tens of thousands of students\, yet struggled to teach his own son how to be emotionally vulnerable. Reflecting on the most important relationships in his life\, Mike explores the difficulty in communicating with his father and loved ones–a byproduct of a toxic culture that prohibits men from truly expressing themselves\, and purposely doesn’t teach men how to give and receive love. Through these stories\, we see how trauma is passed on intergenerationally and how to find ways to stop the cycle of harm. In the end\, both Mike and his father teach each other the greatest lesson of all: the sacredness of the love between a father and a son. \nTold with raw emotion and vulnerability\, Sacred Lessons is the human story of the impact that history and culture have upon us all. This is a book for those of us seeking community in a time when too many of us feel alone\, as well as a testimony to the legacy of a brilliant father\, a brutal indictment of patriarchy\, and an affirmation of the transformative power of love. \nBIO: \nMike de la Rocha is a visionary strategist\, acclaimed artist\, and compelling voice for change. Celebrated as one of the most influential changemakers of our era\, Mike has been behind several of the largest policy victories and cultural shifts in United States history. He’s earned accolades as one of GOOD magazine’s top 100 people reshaping our world\, recipient of the AFL-CIO’s prestigious Justice\, Peace and Freedom Award\, and was lauded as a groundbreaking innovator by Stanford Social Innovation Review. A proud alumnus of UCLA\, Mike co-founded Revolve Impact\, one of the leading creative agencies in the world\, and Tepito Coffee\, one of the fastest growing Latinx coffee companies in America. Mike calls Los Angeles home\, where he resides with his family. Learn more about his journey at mikedelarocha.com and join the conversation online at @mrmikedelarocha.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-mike-de-la-rocha-discusses-signs-sacred-lessons-teaching-my-father-how-to-love/
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:20250607T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
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SUMMARY:AC Hotel: Live Music: Shea Givens (Soul Pop Classic Rock R&B)
DESCRIPTION:It’s now possible to book a stay in Playhouse Village—AC Hotel by Marriott Pasadena is officially open for business. Guests and locals alike can unwind with a drink at one of their stylish lounges and drop in for live music every Friday and Saturday night.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ac-hotel-live-music-shea-givens-soul-pop-classic-rock-rb/
LOCATION:AC Hotel Pasadena\, 19 S Madison Ave\, Pasadena\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:AC Hotel,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250528T181818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T181818Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park: Michael Haggins (Smooth Jazz)
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. 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. Bring a blanket or low chair and a picnic from your favorite local restaurant.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-michael-haggins-smooth-jazz/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kyra Davis Lurie discusses & signs The Great Mann
DESCRIPTION:In this poignant retelling of The Great Gatsby\, set amongst L.A.’s Black elite\, a young veteran finds his way post-war\, pulled into a new world of tantalizing possibilities–and explosive tensions. \nIn 1945\, Charlie Trammell steps off a cross-country train into the vibrant tapestry of Los Angeles. Lured by his cousin Marguerite’s invitation to the esteemed West Adams Heights\, Charlie is immediately captivated by the Black opulence of L.A.’s newly rechristened “Sugar Hill.” \nSettling in at a local actress’s energetic boarding house\, Charlie discovers a different way of life–one brimming with opportunity–from a promising career at a Black-owned insurance firm\, the absence of Jim Crow\, to the potential of an unforgettable romance. But nothing dazzles quite like James “Reaper” Mann. \nReaper’s extravagant parties\, attended by luminaries like Lena Horne and Hattie McDaniel\, draw Charlie in\, bringing the milieu of wealth and excess within his reach. But as Charlie’s unusual bond with Reaper deepens\, so does the tension in the neighborhood as white neighbors\, frustrated by their own dwindling fortunes\, ignite a landmark court case that threatens the community’s well-being with promises of retribution. \nTold from the unique perspective of a young man who has just returned from a grueling\, segregated war\, The Great Mann weaves a compelling narrative of wealth and class\, illuminating the complexities of Black identity and education in post-war America.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kyra-davis-lurie-discusses-signs-the-great-mann/
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:20250611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250530T185732Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Renée Ahdieh\, in conversation with Dahlia De La Vega\, discusses & signs Park Avenue
DESCRIPTION:has always been destined for greatness. As the daughter of Korean bodega owners\, she promised herself that she would have every Fifth Avenue luxury when she grew up\, and it is all finally within reach. She has just made junior partner at her prestigious Manhattan law firm\, she can count on her two best friends to have her back\, and she is about to score the ultraluxe gold-on-gold Birkin bag of her dreams. So when her boss asks her to sit in on the hush-hush family implosion of a high-level client\, she accepts without hesitation—only to find out that it is one of the most famous Korean families in the world. \nThe Park family’s net worth is estimated at a billion dollars\, and their mega-successful Korean beauty brand has shaped the culture for the past two decades. But the patriarch is filing for divorce while his wife is dying\, and their three children can’t stop snapping at one another. With both the family fortune and legacy under threat from the worst kind of scandal\, it’s up to Jia to set things right—and she only has a month to do it. \nAs Jia sorts through the lies and subterfuge\, chasing the truth across the globe on private jets\, she finds herself falling for this broken\, badly-behaving family in ways she can’t quite explain. But it is also becoming clear that the Parks are hiding dark secrets. Can she find the truth in time to protect the Parks’ fortune and secure her success at the firm? And can she hold on to what’s most important\, even if it means admitting that what she’s always wanted isn’t what she actually needs?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-renee-ahdieh-in-conversation-with-dahlia-de-la-vega-discusses-signs-park-avenue/
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:20250612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250530T190240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T190240Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Summer Reading Program 2025 Kick-Off with Kidd's Jewely Heist!
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a treasure hunt adventure like no other! Kidd’s Jewelry Heist is famous for combining clue-solving fun with imaginative jewelry design that results in a truly unique keepsake of your very own creation! \nChildren who RSVP have an opportunity to participate in their very own bracelet-making experience inspired by their favorite books and stories. Let your child’s creative side run wild this summer during our “Picture This!” reading program\, where Kidd’s Jewelry Heist and Vroman’s Bookstore have created the perfect blend of literacy and entertainment to spark any imagination! \nRSVP at rsvp@vromansbookstore.com   \nMore information about Kidd’s Jewelry Heist can be found here.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-summer-reading-program-2025-kick-off-with-kidds-jewely-heist/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250530T191204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T191204Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Mimi Slawoff discusses & signs Historic Los Angeles Roadsides
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a treasure hunt adventure like no other! Kidd’s Jewelry Heist is famous for combining clue-solving fun with imaginative jewelry design that results in a truly unique keepsake of your very own creation! \nChildren who RSVP have an opportunity to participate in their very own bracelet-making experience inspired by their favorite books and stories. Let your child’s creative side run wild this summer during our “Picture This!” reading program\, where Kidd’s Jewelry Heist and Vroman’s Bookstore have created the perfect blend of literacy and entertainment to spark any imagination! \nRSVP at rsvp@vromansbookstore.com   \nMore information about Kidd’s Jewelry Heist can be found here.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-mimi-slawoff-discusses-signs-historic-los-angeles-roadsides/
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:20250615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250528T181906Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park: Marcelo Bucater & Friends (Brazilian Rhythms & Odd Meters)
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. 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. Bring a blanket or low chair and a picnic from your favorite local restaurant.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-marcelo-bucater-friends-brazilian-rhythms-odd-meters/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250530T191505Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Bridget Crocker\, in conversation with Jim Benning\, discusses & signs The River’s Daughter: A Memoir
DESCRIPTION:A vivid and propulsive memoir about finding courage and meaning in a life outdoors\, by a world-class whitewater rafting guide. \nAfter Bridget Crocker’s parents’ volatile divorce\, she moved with her mother from Southern California to Wyoming . Her life was idyllic\, growing up in a trailer park on the banks of the Snake River with a stepfather she loved\, a new baby brother\, and the river as her companion–until her mother suddenly took up a radical new lifestyle\, becoming someone Bridget barely recognized. The one constant in her life–the place Bridget felt whole and fully herself–was the river. When she discovered the world of whitewater rafting\, she knew she’d found her calling. \nOn the river\, Bridget learned to read the natural world around her and came to know the language of rivers. One of the few female guides on the Snake River\, she then traveled to the Zambezi River in Africa\, some of the most dangerous whitewater in the world\, where she faced death and learned to conquer her fears–both on the water and off. The river taught her how to overcome years of betrayals and abuse\, to trust herself\, and\, finally\, how to help heal her family from generational cycles of trauma and poverty. \nA beautifully rendered memoir of a woman coming into her own\, The River’s Daughter opens us to the possibilities of transformation through nature.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-bridget-crocker-in-conversation-with-jim-benning-discusses-signs-the-rivers-daughter-a-memoir/
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:20250618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250530T191752Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Megan Greenwell\, in conversation with Ann Friedman\, discusses & signs Bad Company
DESCRIPTION:A timely work of singular reportage and a damning indictment of the private equity industry told through the stories of four American workers whose lives and communities were upended by the ruinous effects of private equity takeovers. \nPrivate equity runs our country\, yet few Americans have any idea how ingrained it is in their lives. Private equity controls our hospitals\, daycare centers\, supermarket chains\, voting machine manufacturers\, local newspapers\, nursing home operators\, fertility clinics\, and prisons. The industry even manages highways\, municipal water systems\, fire departments\, emergency medical services\, and owns a growing swath of commercial and residential real estate.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-megan-greenwell-in-conversation-with-ann-friedman-discusses-signs-bad-company/
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:20250622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250528T182029Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park: Elliott Caine Quintet (Bepop & Boogalo)
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. 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. Bring a blanket or low chair and a picnic from your favorite local restaurant.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-elliott-caine-quintet-bepop-boogalo/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250602T195822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T195822Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jayson Greene\, in conversation with Alua Arthur\, discusses & signs Unworld
DESCRIPTION:From the author of Once More We Saw Stars comes a gripping novel about four intertwined lives that collide in the wake of a mysterious tragedy. Set in a near-future world where the boundaries between human and AI blur\, the story challenges our understanding of consciousness and humanity. \nAnna is shattered by the violent death of her son\, Alex\, and tormented by the question of whether it was an accident or a suicide. Samantha is Alex’s best friend\, and the only eyewitness to his death. She keeps returning to the cliff where she watched him either jump or fall\, trying to sift through the shards. Aviva is an “upload\,” a digital entity composed of the sense memories of a human tether. But she’s “emancipated\,” having left her human behind. Set free from her source and harboring a troubling secret\, she finds temporary solace in the body of Cathy\, a self-destructive ex-addict turned AI professor and upload-rights activist. \nWith UnWorld\, Jayson Greene envisions a grim but eerily familiar near-future where all lines have blurred–between visceral and digital\, human and machine\, real and unreal. As Anna\, Cathy\, Sam\, and Aviva’s stories hurtle toward each other\, the stakes of UnWorld reveal themselves with electrifying intensity: What happens to the soul when it is splintered by grief? Where does love reside except in memory? What does it mean to be conscious\, to be human\, to be alive?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jayson-greene-in-conversation-with-alua-arthur-discusses-signs-unworld/
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:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250617T155336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155336Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jayson Greene discusses & signs Unworld
DESCRIPTION:From the author of Once More We Saw Stars comes a gripping novel about four intertwined lives that collide in the wake of a mysterious tragedy. Set in a near-future world where the boundaries between human and AI blur\, the story challenges our understanding of consciousness and humanity. \nAnna is shattered by the violent death of her son\, Alex\, and tormented by the question of whether it was an accident or a suicide. Samantha is Alex’s best friend\, and the only eyewitness to his death. She keeps returning to the cliff where she watched him either jump or fall\, trying to sift through the shards. Aviva is an “upload\,” a digital entity composed of the sense memories of a human tether. But she’s “emancipated\,” having left her human behind. Set free from her source and harboring a troubling secret\, she finds temporary solace in the body of Cathy\, a self-destructive ex-addict turned AI professor and upload-rights activist. \nWith UnWorld\, Jayson Greene envisions a grim but eerily familiar near-future where all lines have blurred–between visceral and digital\, human and machine\, real and unreal. As Anna\, Cathy\, Sam\, and Aviva’s stories hurtle toward each other\, the stakes of UnWorld reveal themselves with electrifying intensity: What happens to the soul when it is splintered by grief? Where does love reside except in memory? What does it mean to be conscious\, to be human\, to be alive?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jayson-greene-discusses-signs-unworld/
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:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250617T155552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155552Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jenean Atwood Baynes & John H. Atwood read from & sign The Butterbean Balls Came Yesterday
DESCRIPTION:Back from a self-imposed hiatus\, the indelible father & daughter writing team of John H. Atwood and Jenean Atwood Baynes is back! And with purpose\, they keep the spirit of the late Mary L. Atwood\, wife & mother\, firmly at their side. \nAfter the success of the 2nd edition of Blue Spots! Yellow Spots! Atwood Legacy Enterprises is proud to present The Butterbean Balls Came Yesterday! In this new publication\, John & Jenean introduce a new character who faces a decision that sometimes besets us all! Come with them again as they travel into The Land of Dushkin – a mystical magical storyland for children and the young at heart! \nWhen Pincher Dushkin asks Ushkin Dushkin for help with a surplus of butterbean balls\, Ushkin has the chance to help his neighbor. Instead\, he chooses to walk away. In the end\, Ushkin learns that it’s good to help your neighbors when asked\, and that helping others can ultimately help him too. \nThese imaginary\, fanciful characters with human-like qualities live in a colorful make-believe world solving everyday problems. The Dushkins help readers learn how to understand the world around them\, along with concepts such as critical thinking and decision-making.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jenean-atwood-baynes-john-h-atwood-read-from-sign-the-butterbean-balls-came-yesterday/
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:20250628T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250618T183148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T183305Z
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SUMMARY:FUMC: Rep Judy Chu Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Rep. Chu represents the 28th Congressional District\, which includes Pasadena and the West San Gabriel Valley. She currently serves on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee\, which has jurisdiction over legislation pertaining to taxes\, revenues\, Social Security and Medicare. She is also a member of subcommittees Health\, Workers\, and Family Support\, and Oversight. She serves on the House Budget Committee. She welcomes the community to respond to questions and concerns. Please feel free to invite friends and neighbors! \nRep Judy Chu Town Hall First United Methodist Church Press Release
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/fumc-rep-judy-chu-town-hall/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 500 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250617T155839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155839Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Jess Walter\, in conversation with David Duchovny discusses & signs So Far Gone
DESCRIPTION:“A warm\, funny\, loving novel. . . . It’s an American original.”–Ann Patchett\, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake \n“So Far Gone is a marvel.”–Tom Perrotta\, New York Times bestselling author of The Leftovers \nFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins–and in the propulsive spirit of Charles Portis’ True Grit–comes a hilarious\, empathetic\, and brilliantly provocative adventure through life in modern America\, about a reclusive journalist forced back into the world to rescue his kidnapped grandchildren. \nRhys Kinnick has gone off the grid. At Thanksgiving a few years back\, a fed-up Rhys punched his conspiracy-theorist son-in-law in the mouth\, chucked his smartphone out a car window and fled for a cabin in the woods\, with no one around except a pack of hungry raccoons. \nNow Kinnick’s old life is about to land right back on his crumbling doorstep. Can this failed husband and father\, a man with no internet and a car that barely runs\, reemerge into a broken world to track down his missing daughter and save his sweet\, precocious grandchildren from the members of a dangerous militia? \nWith the help of his caustic ex-girlfriend\, a bipolar retired detective\, and his only friend (who happens to be furious with him)\, Kinnick heads off on a wild journey through cultural lunacy and the rubble of a life he thought he’d left behind. So Far Gone is a rollicking\, razor-sharp\, and moving road trip through a fractured nation\, from a writer who has been called “a genius of the modern American moment” (Philadelphia Inquirer).
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-jess-walter-in-conversation-with-david-duchovny-discusses-signs-so-far-gone/
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:20250629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250528T182207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T182207Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park: The Larry Muradian Quintet (Straight-ahead Jazz)
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. 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. Bring a blanket or low chair and a picnic from your favorite local restaurant.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-the-larry-muradian-quintet-straight-ahead-jazz/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250630T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250617T160539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T160539Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Heather Buchta discusses & signs All For the Game
DESCRIPTION:From beloved author Heather Buchta comes a juicy\, mind-twisting thriller about football\, romance\, and the cost of playing the game. \nIn Texas\, football is life. \nFor Finn Geringer\, it’s a ticket to a better future. Transferring to East Pages High\, Finn hopes to secure a college scholarship and a chance to provide for his grandmother. In this town where football reigns supreme\, East Pages seems perfect. Until it’s not. \nFinn’s girlfriend\, Megan\, notices rival players absent from games. As she digs deeper\, her life becomes increasingly dangerous: Mysterious cars tail her\, strangers issue threats\, and she’s sure someone’s been in her bedroom. Is it her imagination\, or is East Pages hiding a dark secret? \nMeanwhile\, Finn’s cousin\, Brit\, the head cheerleader\, revels in the perks of popularity and the prestige of attending a renowned sports school. But when a football player dies\, she learns that her peers are purposely keeping her in the dark. Is her popularity an illusion? \nFinn must choose between pursuing his dreams or uncovering the truth. As he\, Brit\, and Megan unravel the team’s mysteries\, they face a powerful force determined to protect the school’s legacy at all costs. From veteran author Heather Buchta comes a gripping second-guessing game of suspicion and paranoia\, romance and reputation\, and the lengths people will go to protect who–and what–they love.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-heather-buchta-discusses-signs-all-for-the-game/
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:20250701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250701T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250617T161352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T161352Z
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SUMMARY:Vromans's Bookstore: Sachiko Kashiwaba & Avery Fischer Udagawa discuss & sign The Village Beyond the Mist
DESCRIPTION:“Kashiwaba’s novel is indeed transporting. . . . Pick up this book and be spirited away.” — Gregory Maguire\, The New York Times \nFrom the bestselling\, Batchelder Award-winning author and translator of Temple Alley Summer and The House of the Lost on the Cape comes the fantastic adventure that first inspired Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved film\, Spirited Away. \nLina’s father had suggested she go “someplace different” for the summer\, and she’s beginning to wish she hadn’t listened. She could be at her grandma’s house in Nagano now\, instead of trudging through a forest in search of a town that might not even exist. But when a gust of wind carries off her umbrella\, it leads Lina down a secret path between the trees to a strange and incredible world. In the hidden village of Misty Valley\, centaurs roam the cobblestone streets and gnomes visit shops stuffed with spellbooks and enchanted desserts. All magic has a dark side\, though\, and sometimes even sorcerers need a human’s helping hand. \nNow\, fifty years after its debut and decades of blockbuster success in Japan\, Sachiko Kashiwaba’s acclaimed novel is available in English and certain to delight readers of all ages. \nBios: \nSachiko Kashiwaba is a prolific writer of children’s and young adult fantasy whose career spans more than four decades. Her works have garnered the prestigious Sankei\, Shogakukan\, and Noma children’s literature awards\, and have recently been animated as the films The Wonderland and The House of the Lost on the Cape. Her novel Temple Alley Summer\, illustrated by Miho Satake and translated by Avery Fischer Udagawa\, won the American Library Association’s 2022 Mildred L. Batchelder Award. She lives in Morioka\, Iwate. \nAvery Fischer Udagawa grew up in Kansas and studied English and Asian Studies at St. Olaf College in Minnesota. She holds an MA in advanced Japanese studies from the University of Sheffield. She has studied at Nanzan University\, Nagoya\, on a Fulbright fellowship\, and at the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies\, Yokohama. She writes\, translates\, and works in international education near Bangkok\, where she lives with her bicultural family.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromanss-bookstore-sachiko-kashiwaba-avery-fischer-udagawa-discuss-sign-the-village-beyond-the-mist/
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:20250706T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250706T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250528T182322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T182322Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park: Kira & the Major 3 (American & World Standards)
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. 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. Bring a blanket or low chair and a picnic from your favorite local restaurant.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-kira-the-major-3-american-world-standards/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250617T161626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T161626Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Josh Jackson\, in conversation with Jaclyn Cosgrove\, discusses & signs The Enduring Wild: A Journey Into California's Public Lands
DESCRIPTION:A galvanizing road trip across California’s immense public wilderness from a beloved adventurer. \n“The Enduring Wild is a call to look beyond the surface\, embrace the deep connections that tie us to our public lands\, and commit to safeguarding them for future generations.” –QT Luong\, author of Treasured Lands: A Photographic Odyssey Through America’s National Parks \nIt all began with a camping trip. Outdoor enthusiast Josh Jackson had never heard of “BLM land” before a casual recommendation from a friend led him to a free campsite in the desert–and the revelation that over 15 million acres of land in California are owned collectively by the people. In The Enduring Wild\, he takes us on a road trip spanning thousands of miles\, crisscrossing the Golden State to seek out every parcel of public wilderness therein belonging to the federal Bureau of Land Management\, from the Pacific shores of the King Range down to the Mojave Desert. Over mountains\, across prairies\, and through sagebrush\, Jackson unravels the stories of these lands. He tells of the Indigenous peoples who have called them home for millennia\, of the extractivist threats that imperil them today\, and of the grassroots organizers and political champions who have rallied to their common defense to uphold the radical mandate to protect these natural treasures for generations to come. For the adventurers\, campers\, explorers\, map readers\, road trippers\, nature enthusiasts\, and public lands lovers out there\, The Enduring Wild is an indispensable invitation to know these places more deeply and to embrace our common inheritance. Illustrations by Rebekah Nolan.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-josh-jackson-in-conversation-with-jaclyn-cosgrove-discusses-signs-the-enduring-wild-a-journey-into-californias-public-lands/
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:20250708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250623T203609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T203609Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Josh Jackson\, in conversation with Jaclyn Cosgrove\, discusses & signs The Enduring Wild
DESCRIPTION:A galvanizing road trip across California’s immense public wilderness from a beloved adventurer. \n“The Enduring Wild is a call to look beyond the surface\, embrace the deep connections that tie us to our public lands\, and commit to safeguarding them for future generations.” –QT Luong\, author of Treasured Lands: A Photographic Odyssey Through America’s National Parks \nIt all began with a camping trip. Outdoor enthusiast Josh Jackson had never heard of “BLM land” before a casual recommendation from a friend led him to a free campsite in the desert–and the revelation that over 15 million acres of land in California are owned collectively by the people. In The Enduring Wild\, he takes us on a road trip spanning thousands of miles\, crisscrossing the Golden State to seek out every parcel of public wilderness therein belonging to the federal Bureau of Land Management\, from the Pacific shores of the King Range down to the Mojave Desert. Over mountains\, across prairies\, and through sagebrush\, Jackson unravels the stories of these lands. He tells of the Indigenous peoples who have called them home for millennia\, of the extractivist threats that imperil them today\, and of the grassroots organizers and political champions who have rallied to their common defense to uphold the radical mandate to protect these natural treasures for generations to come. For the adventurers\, campers\, explorers\, map readers\, road trippers\, nature enthusiasts\, and public lands lovers out there\, The Enduring Wild is an indispensable invitation to know these places more deeply and to embrace our common inheritance. Illustrations by Rebekah Nolan.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-josh-jackson-in-conversation-with-jaclyn-cosgrove-discusses-signs-the-enduring-wild/
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:20250709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250623T203922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T203922Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jen Pastiloff\, in conversation with Henry Czerny\, discusses & signs Proof of Life: Let Go\, Let Love\, and Stop Looking for Permission to Live Your Life
DESCRIPTION:An urgent rallying cry to stop holding back and start living life on your terms. \nJen Pastiloff convinced herself My life is fine and fine’s enough\, until the whisper that something was missing turned full-on scream. \nThis is Pastiloff’s account of how she reclaimed her voice and desire by radically changing her life. She did this despite believing that change equaled death ever since her beloved father died when she was eight. (Much to her shock\, change did not equal death.) She shows us it is never too late to begin again\, or to let go of stories like: I don’t deserve this; I don’t get to be happy; no one will love me; I’m too old\, to name a few. \nThrough this book\, you’ll quiet your Inner Asshole\, participate in the cathartic process of Shame Loss\, ignore the Imaginary Time Gods\, use creativity as a portal into healing and connection\, and become your own permission slip. Complete with takeaways in Jen’s signature style\, creativity prompts\, and poetry\, Proof of Life is funny\, inspiring\, and full of love. This book is a reminder that your birthright is not stress or shame and that you don’t have to show proof that you are worthy or deserving. You are your own proof of life.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jen-pastiloff-in-conversation-with-henry-czerny-discusses-signs-proof-of-life-let-go-let-love-and-stop-looking-for-permission-to-live-your-life/
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:20250710T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250623T204346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T204346Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Summer Reading Program - Tiny Art Show with Sara!
DESCRIPTION:Playhouse Village invites the community to the first annual Tiny Art Show at Vroman’s Bookstore on Thursday\, July 10 at 11 AM. This charming event features tiny artwork created by the attendees themselves. Normal-sized tiny art specialist Sara Luna will lead a hands-on workshop\, guiding participants as they paint on miniature canvases. All finished pieces will be displayed inside the event space in a special pop-up miniature art gallery. \nRSVP at rsvp@vromansbookstore.com
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-summer-reading-program-tiny-art-show-with-sara/
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:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250623T205906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T205956Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Summer Reading Program - Crochet Workshop with Maya!
DESCRIPTION:Playhouse Village welcomes teens to a four-part crochet workshop at Vroman’s Bookstore\, held Thursdays from July 10 through July 31\, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Designed for ages 13–18\, the workshop is led by Vroman’s own resident crocheter\, Maya\, who will guide beginners through simple crochet crafts. Teens are also welcome to bring their own projects and connect with fellow young crafters. Yarn and hooks will be provided. \nRSVP by emailing rsvp@vromansbookstore.com
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-summer-reading-program-crochet-workshop-with-maya/
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:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T115558
CREATED:20250623T211147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T211147Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Dr. Julie Taylor discusses & signs The Hormone Manual
DESCRIPTION:From hormone specialist and functional medicine doctor\, Dr. Julie Taylor\, comes a paradigm-shifting guidebook to help women optimize their hormones\, starting from birth\, through every stage of life\, so they can reverse their symptoms\, prevent disease\, and thrive as they age. \nHave the vibrant life you’ve always wanted. No matter your age or stage. \nWe have a manual for everything from our smartphones to our printers to our refrigerators. But where is the manual for our most important asset? \nWhere is the manual for you? \nWe’re all different\, and there’s no one-size-fits-all rulebook. But there are universal truths that apply to all of us at every stage. Dr. Julie Taylor understands this. After being disillusioned by the lack of solutions within conventional medicine–a system aimed at treating not preventing diseases and disorders–she walked away from her medical residency in search of something better. A way to stop diseases before they even start. \nAnd now\, Dr. Taylor has created a Manual just for women. One where she starts at the very beginning and shares paradigm-shifting advice that details a woman’s needs from birth through her senior years. Dr. Julie believes that when a person’s hormones are balanced\, everything changes for the better. And she has proof: from physical to mental to relational transformations–Dr. Taylor has seen it all. \nThis Manual filled with carefully crafted\, age-specific guidance was written so that you can see yourself reflected in its pages. No matter what age or stage you’re in\, know that you do not have to suffer with symptoms and sickness. The buck stops with you. Your body is your airplane\, and you are the pilot. You can function at your best and feel better than ever. Dr. Taylor is providing you with the Manual. \nNow go live!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-dr-julie-taylor-discusses-signs-the-hormone-manual/
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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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Morgan English reads from & signs Gilmore Girls: Goodnight\, Stars Hollow
DESCRIPTION:End the day with the quirky residents of Stars Hollow in this adorable\, charmingly illustrated board book for Gilmore Girls fans of all ages. \nSay goodnight to the distinctive town of Stars Hollow and its interesting mix of residents in this lyrical board book featuring familiar locations and beloved friends that adult fans may have grown up with themselves. This is one bedtime book that will have kids and their parents drifting off to sleep with dreams of a quaint little Connecticut town they’d all love to call home. \nA NEW BEDTIME ROUTINE: Explore Stars Hollow as these beloved characters close down the town for the night and prepare for bed in a book that is sure to become a favorite part of your family’s nighttime routine \nFOR FANS OF ALL AGES: Fans and parents can share their love of this iconic mother-daughter sitcom with this board book told in rhyming verse that they can enjoy with young readers as they drift off to sleep \nOLD FRIENDS\, MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Filled with fan-favorite characters including Lorelai and Rory\, Miss Patty\, Luke\, Sookie\, and more \nBEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Original full-color illustrations bring the town and residents of Stars Hollow to life in a brand-new way
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-morgan-english-reads-from-signs-gilmore-girls-goodnight-stars-hollow/
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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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Sarah James discusses  Last Stop Union Station
DESCRIPTION:Murder\, movie stars\, and mystery await those who climb aboard this cross-country train\, inspired by the real-life history of the Hollywood Victory Caravan \nHollywood\, 1942. Jacqueline Love’s acting career is flailing. Suddenly on the wrong side of 40\, parts are drying up\, directors are calling her “difficult\,” and Humphrey Bogart has definitely stopped taking her calls. Desperate to cling to stardom\, Jackie takes the only gig that will have her: the Hollywood Victory Caravan\, a train full of movie stars crossing the country to fundraise for the war effort. Jackie wouldn’t call herself patriotic\, but with her life’s work on the line\, she’ll do anything. \nWhen a fellow star dies on board\, everyone assumes the death was a tragic accident-but Jackie isn’t so sure. Stuck in Chicago’s Union Station\, Jackie enlists the help of Grace\, one of the few women in the police force\, to investigate. But “difficult” outside of a movie set is dangerous\, and when the pair fall into a homegrown Nazi scheme\, Jackie must ask herself what’s more important: her career\, or her country?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-sarah-james-discusses-last-stop-union-station/
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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