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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Michael C. Higgins discusses & sings Exploring Wine Regions - Mexico: Discovering Mexico’s Quality Wines and Phenomenal Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Mexico’s Quality Wines and Phenomenal Cuisine: Exploring Wine Regions – Mexico is the fourth book in the award-winning series\, now exploring the wine Regions. Does Mexico make wine? Yes. Any good? Very good. While Mexico is famous for producing Tequila\, this book opens our eyes to high-quality Mexican wines. And the phenomenal cuisine and extraordinary tourism. This book takes you on a journey to discover these amazing wines\, combining wine education\, an insider travel guide\, and spectacular photography. Higgins again dazzles his audience with another informative and beautiful book. \nTourism in Mexico is outstanding; we all know it. And the Mexican wine regions are no exception. Wine regions are always very beautiful places. Here\, the mountains and valleys are ever so enchanting. The wineries are engaging\, have lots of tourism activities available\, and are especially inviting and friendly with their warm Mexican hospitality. Both connoisseurs and novices turn to this book series for insider information and inspiration. It is a must-have book for expanding your knowledge of Mexico and its wines. With 340 full-color pages and over 600 photographic images\, this fourth edition explores Mexico’s regions of Valle de Guadalupe (including Ensenada)\, Guanajuato (including San Miguel de Allende)\, and Queretaro (with its rich history). \nWith breathtaking photography and personal commentary\, readers are mesmerized by the world of wine\, food\, and travel. Extensive resources are provided for wine lovers who want to know where to go\, what to look for\, and how to discover their favorite wines.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-michael-c-higgins-discusses-sings-exploring-wine-regions-mexico-discovering-mexicos-quality-wines-and-phenomenal-cuisine/
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 Summer Reading Program - Creative Craft Workshop with Joel Stern!
DESCRIPTION:Join origami artist and author Joel Stern for a creative craft workshop on Thursday\, July 24th from 4-5pm! Watch as pop-up creations and origami creatures come to life through the magic of paper folding. \nJoel is the author of the recently published Into the Deep Blue Sea: An Ocean Pop-Up\, as well as many other papercraft books and art kits. His art has been featured in movies\, commercials\, and on television. Visit his website here.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-summer-reading-program-creative-craft-workshop-with-joel-stern/
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:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T193000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Summer Reading Program - Crochet Workshop with Maya!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursdays from July 10th-July 31st from 6-7:30pm for a four part crochet workshop\, just for teenagers! Vroman’s very own resident crocheter\, Maya\, will be available to teach beginner crochet crafts. Or: bring your own projects and get to know other crafters! We will have yarn and hooks available for attendees. Open to ages 13-18. \nRSVP at rsvp@vromansbookstore.com.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-summer-reading-program-crochet-workshop-with-maya-3/
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:20250807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T120000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Summer Reading Program - End of Summer Party!
DESCRIPTION:Vroman’s Bookstore invites young readers and their families to the final Summer Reading event of the season\, taking place in the event space at 11:00 AM. Guests can enjoy arts\, crafts\, and other fun activities. From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM\, participants can visit the Kid’s Info Desk to collect their prizes\, including free books and other rewards. \nThose unable to attend the End of Summer Party can still pick up their prizes between August 7 and August 24.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-summer-reading-program-end-of-summer-party/
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:20250808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T200000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Dennis McNally\, discusses & signs The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created the Sixties
DESCRIPTION:From the New York Times bestselling author of A Long Strange Trip and the publicist of the Grateful Dead\, a riveting social history of everything that led up to the 1960s counterculture movement. \nFew cities represent the countercultural movement of the 1960s more than San Francisco. By that decade\, the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood was home to self-branded “freaks” (dubbed “hippies” by the media) who created the world’s first psychedelic neighborhood–an alchemical chamber for social transformation. They rejected a large part of the traditional American identity\, passing over American exceptionalism\, consumerism\, misogyny\, and militarism in favor of creativity\, mind-body connection\, peace\, and love of all things. \nThe Last Great Dream is a history of everything that led to the 1960s counterculture\, when long-simmering resistance to American mainstream values birthed the hippie. It begins with the San Francisco Poetry Renaissance\, peaks with the Human Be-in in Golden Gate Park\, and ends with the Monterey Pop Festival that introduced Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin to the world. It tells of several micro-histories\, including beat poetry\, visual arts\, underground publishing\, electronic/contemporary compositional music\, experimental theater\, psychedelics\, and more. \nFascinating and definitive\, The Last Great Dream is the ultimate guide to a generation-defining countercultural movement–an Underground 101 course for newcomers and aficionados alike.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-dennis-mcnally-discusses-signs-the-last-great-dream-how-bohemians-became-hippies-and-created-the-sixties/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250815T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250815T220000
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SUMMARY:Movies in the Park: Legally Blonde
DESCRIPTION:FREE Outdoor Film Screenings at Playhouse Village Park\nFriday August 15 \nPlayhouse Village Park | 701 Union St \nCelebrate Pasadena’s starring role in film this summer! Playhouse Village continues the summer season with Movies in the Park presented by Playhouse Village Foundation. This year’s theme\, Pasadena on the Big Screen\, highlights iconic films shot in and around our city—featuring local landmarks\, historic homes\, and charming neighborhoods. \nJoin us for free outdoor community movie screenings on select Friday evenings in August at the lawn of Playhouse Village Park\, featuring Legally Blonde and The Wedding Singer\, both with memorable scenes filmed in Pasadena and nearby. Bring a blanket\, enjoy free popcorn\, and experience the magic of movies where they were made—right here in the city we love. \n7PM | Seating on the lawn opens – Arrive early to secure a prime viewing spot with a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy pre-movie activities like FREE popcorn\, photo ops\, and arts & crafts. \n8PM |  Movie will begin after sunset \nPlayhouse Village Park is located at 701 E Union St. \n  \nLegally Blonde – Elle Woods has it all—style\, charm\, and a bright future. But when her boyfriend dumps her to get “serious” at Harvard Law\, she decides to follow him there and prove she’s more than just a pretty face. This witty\, feel-good comedy is a celebration of self-confidence\, determination\, and staying true to yourself.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/movies-in-the-park-legally-blonde/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Playhouse Village Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T220000
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SUMMARY:Movies in the Park: The Wedding Singer
DESCRIPTION:FREE Outdoor Film Screenings at Playhouse Village Park\nFriday August 22\nPlayhouse Village Park | 701 Union St \nCelebrate Pasadena’s starring role in film this summer! Playhouse Village continues the summer season with Movies in the Park presented by Playhouse Village Foundation. This year’s theme\, Pasadena on the Big Screen\, highlights iconic films shot in and around our city—featuring local landmarks\, historic homes\, and charming neighborhoods. \nJoin us for free outdoor community movie screenings on select Friday evenings in August at the lawn of Playhouse Village Park\, featuring Legally Blonde and The Wedding Singer\, both with memorable scenes filmed in Pasadena and nearby. Bring a blanket\, enjoy free popcorn\, and experience the magic of movies where they were made—right here in the city we love. \n7PM | Seating on the lawn opens – Arrive early to secure a prime viewing spot with a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy pre-movie activities like FREE popcorn\, photo ops\, and arts & crafts. \n8PM |  Movie will begin after sunset \nPlayhouse Village Park is located at 701 E Union St. \n  \nAugust 22: THE WEDDING SINGER (1998\, PG-13) \nRobbie\, a wedding singer in the 1980s\, is left at the altar and meets Julia\, a waitress who’s engaged to a wealthy but unkind fiancé. As they grow closer\, sparks fly—and Robbie must decide whether to risk his heart again. Packed with nostalgic music\, heartfelt laughs\, and vintage charm\, this romantic comedy is a throwback celebration of love and second chances.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/movies-in-the-park-the-wedding-singer/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Playhouse Village Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T160000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jenny Andrus reads from & signs Elsa’s Chessboard - Includes Art Activity
DESCRIPTION:Elsa carries her chessboard everywhere\, always ready for a game. When World War II forces her from Europe\, can chess help make America home? \nGrowing up in 1900s Vienna\, Elsa’s brothers are always playing chess. “No girls!” they tell her when she first asks to learn; but she wears them down\, and soon she’s such a pro that they give her a special chess set of her own. \nElsa plays chess whenever she can. When she grows up\, she even meets her husband over games in the park. But when World War II grips Europe\, the young Jewish family flees to America\, where they find themselves surrounded by unfamiliar languages. \nLuckily\, Elsa knows one language that can always bring people together: chess! \nMillions of Americans are falling in love with chess\, and young people are no exception.  Based on the life of author Jenny Andrus’s grandmother\, Elsa’s Chessboard is a gripping tale of resilience\, human connection\, and the boundless potential of women in male-dominated fields.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jenny-andrus-reads-from-signs-elsas-chessboard-includes-art-activity/
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:20250915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250915T200000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Zoe B. Wallbrook\, in conversation with Elise Bryant\, discusses & signs History Lessons
DESCRIPTION:A college history professor must solve her superstar colleague’s murder before she becomes the next target in this funny\, romantic debut mystery\, perfect for readers of Janet Evanovich\, Kellye Garrett\, and Ali Hazelwood. \nAs a newly minted junior professor\, Daphne Ouverture spends her days giving lectures on French colonialism\, working on her next academic book\, and going on atrocious dates. Her small world suits her just fine. Until Sam Taylor dies. \nThe rising star of Harrison University’s anthropology department was never one of Daphne’s favorites\, despite his popularity. But that doesn’t prevent Sam’s killer from believing Daphne has something that belonged to Sam–something the killer will stop at nothing to get. \nBetween grading papers and navigating her disastrous love life\, Daphne embarks on her own investigation to find out what connects her to Sam’s murder. With the help of an alluring former-detective-turned-bookseller\, she unravels a deadly cover-up on campus. \nThis well-crafted\, voice-driven mystery introduces an unforgettable crime fiction heroine.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-zoe-b-wallbrook-in-conversation-with-elise-bryant-discusses-signs-history-lessons/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,Ice House,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T200000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: D.J. Waldie discusses & signs Elements of Los Angeles: Earth\, Water\, Air\, and Fire
DESCRIPTION:In Elements of Los Angeles: Earth\, Water\, Fire\, Air\, acclaimed essayist D.J. Waldie continues his singular meditation on Los Angeles: a place of contradictions\, dreams\, and disquiet. With uncommon clarity and emotional depth\, Waldie considers Los Angeles as a place of both promise and disillusionment\, of civic memory and strategic forgetting\, of natural beauty and environmental fragility. Each of the four classical elements forms the basis for a profound and poetic reassessment of the city’s image\, exploring topics as diverse and resonant as the unlikely history of the Hass avocado\, the St. Francis Dam disaster\, an endurance contest that saw a young woman buried alive\, and the sound of Vin Scully’s voice carried across the summer air.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-d-j-waldie-discusses-signs-elements-of-los-angeles-earth-water-air-and-fire/
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:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T200000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Chip Jacobs discusses & signs Later Days
DESCRIPTION:In an evocative follow-up to his Los Angeles-Times bestselling Arroyo\, Chip Jacobs returns with a gripping tale of brotherhood\, recklessness\, and last-ditch redemption against the backdrop of a Southern California prep school in gender upheaval. \nAs the elite\, all-boys institution transitions to coed\, transforming the place from suburban Lord of the Flies to soap-operatic play\, two unlikely friends–Luke Burnett and Denny Drummond–alternate rescuing the other from self-destruction and home lives gutted by loss and distracted parents. Eager to maximize their era as God-like Seniors at Stone Canyon Prep\, the pair and their classmates act invincible. They commandeer Bob’s Big Boy and wander the secret world beneath Caltech\, meeting a charismatic Nobel Prize physicist in the process. They sweat destiny-making S.A.T.s\, grapple with fallout when two boys fall for the same girl\, and watch in horror as a playoff basketball game is upended by the chemistry lab. Just when our heroes barely graduate\, en route to prized universities\, their bond is severed by a wild gunshot that will haunt them for decades. \nTwenty years later\, Luke is a hard-charging journalist with an imploding career\, while Denny is a visionary software engineer on the verge of a breakthrough–until a terminal diagnosis rewrites any happy ending. Their reunion forces both to confront the worst of themselves\, a luminous female classmate who predicted her own death\, and exactly how they squandered the potential Stone Canyon draped around them. As Denny’s time runs short\, Luke races to make peace with his failures in a world shorn of the magic his teachers once heralded. In a final act of reckoning\, with the famous Elizabeth Kubler-Ross in the mix\, fate offers them one last chance to heal the other by confronting mortality and pleading for goodbyes slippery before. \nLater Days is a powerful exploration of the ties that bind and break us. Perfect for readers drawn to fierce\, flawed friendships\, the currency of forgiveness\, and the raw beauty of life skimming its edge. With rich insight into the secret histories of the late-seventies Pasadena area\, and the psychological baggage of growing up in the shadows of “Great Men\,” father\, Jacobs second novel is as emotionally resonant as it is intellectually sharp.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-chip-jacobs-discusses-signs-later-days/
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:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T180000
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SUMMARY:Institute of Culinary Arts: Open house
DESCRIPTION:A passion for cooking\, baking\, or business can lead to an exciting culinary career. Whether the goal is to open a restaurant\, become an artisan baker\, or make plant-based cuisine a profession\, ICE’s diploma programs provide the perfect way to get started. \nStaff and instructors are available to share details about programs in Culinary Arts and Restaurant & Culinary Management. Attendees will also have the chance to get answers to questions about admissions and the financial aid process\, watch a Chef-Instructor demonstration\, and even apply for school. High school seniors may complete the Wonderlic 12-minute examination for entry into the High School Scholarship Competition. \nApplicants should be prepared to provide a copy of their high school diploma or official college transcript along with the $85 application fee (payable by credit or debit card). The online application for ICE – Los Angeles is available at ice.edu/apply. \nICE’s Career Training catalog can also be downloaded for free. \nFAQ \nDo I need to register in advance?Yes. \nHow can the organizer be contacted with questions?Email: LAsupport@ice.eduPhone: (888) 718-CHEF \nLocationICE – Los Angeles is located at 521 East Green Street in Pasadena\, CA\, in the historic Playhouse District. The campus is 20 minutes north of downtown LA and within easy walking distance of several bus lines and metro rail stations. Complimentary parking is offered at 40 South Oakland in Pasadena. Guests should pull a parking ticket upon arrival at the garage and bring it inside for validation. Once parked\, attendees can walk to 521 East Green Street and check in with the receptionist.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/institute-of-culinary-arts-open-house/
LOCATION:Institute of Culinary Arts\, 521 East Green St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T100000
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SUMMARY:Institute of Culinary Education LA Health-Centered Culinary Arts Open House
DESCRIPTION:Your passion for cooking\, baking or business could lead to an exciting culinary career. Whether you dream of opening a restaurant\, becoming an artisan baker or making plant-based cuisine your profession\, our diploma programs are the perfect way to get started. Talk to staff and instructors about our programs in Culinary Arts and Restaurant & Culinary Management. You’ll also have the chance to get answers to all your questions about the admissions and the financial aid process\, watch a Chef-Instructor demonstration and apply for school. High school seniors may complete the Wonderlic 12-minute examination for entry into our High School Scholarship Competition. \nIf you plan to submit your application\, please be prepared to provide a copy of your high school diploma or official college transcript as well as the $85 application fee (payable by credit or debit card). The online application for ICE – Los Angeles can be found at ice.edu/apply. ICE’s Career Training catalog can be downloaded for free here. FAQ Do I need to register in advance? Yes. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? LAsupport@ice.edu. (888) 718-CHEF Location As a reminder\, we are located at 521 East Green Street in Pasadena\, CA. The campus is in the historic Playhouse District of Pasadena\, 20 minutes north of downtown LA and within easy walking distance of several bus lines and metro rail stations. For your convenience\, we offer complimentary parking at 40 South Oakland in Pasadena. Please pull a parking ticket once you arrive to the parking garage and bring it in with you for validation. Once you park\, please come around to 521 East Green Street and check in with the receptionist.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/institute-of-culinary-education-la-health-centered-culinary-arts-open-house/
LOCATION:Institute of Culinary Arts\, 521 East Green St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T200000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: How to Write a Book: A Conversation with Jade Chang & Ann Friedman
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the launch of Jade Chang’s new novel\, What a Time to Be Alive\, Jade and frequent collaborator Ann Friedman discuss one of their favorite topics… How to Write a Book! Together\, Jade Chang and Ann Friedman (Big Friendship) are The Midwives of Invention (www.midwivesofinvention.com). They lead popular idea development workshops and retreats\, and on 10/8 they will talk about the unexpected overlaps between writing fiction and non-fiction\, their own writing processes\, and their current projects. \nA little more about What a Time to Be Alive: \n“What a Time to Be Alive is a sly\, sexy work of art. Jade Chang has captured the true essence of Los Angeles\, in all of its motley\, messy beauty\, with humor and heart. This is a novel that you will devour\, and share with your friends\, and soon want to devour again.” — Angela Flournoy\, author of The Wilderness and The Turner House \nA deeply moving and often hilarious novel following a woman who becomes an internet folk hero in the most unexpected way\, catapulting her into fame and influence just as she’s finally beginning to reckon with her complicated past \nLola Treasure Gold can’t figure out her life. She’s broke\, unemployed\, and back in her childhood home\, a crumbling cottage in the Hollywood Hills. Worse—unspeakably worse—one of her closest friends has just died. So nobody is more surprised than Lola when a jackpot falls in her lap: she stars in a Very Viral Video\, opening a surprising path for her to become a self-help guru. \nWith the encouragement of her other best friend\, Celi—still alive\, thank god—Lola embraces the public interest in her perceived message. But is she a scammer or a sage? Just as Lola is telling others to be their own guiding lights\, she can’t seem to find hers: she’s grieving; she’s accused of using the notoriety of her friend’s death to fuel her rise; and she’s full of questions about the fate of her mother\, who came to America pregnant\, fleeing China’s one-child policy\, got deported when Lola was eight\, and now has totally disappeared. \nDriven by an exuberant\, searching spirit\, Jade Chang’s kaleidoscopic new novel is a deep examination of the ways we commodify belief\, the power and precarity of fame\, and the delicious terror of being truly seen. What a Time to Be Alive asks if we can look honestly at the world and still love it; the answer is a brilliant\, resounding yes.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-how-to-write-a-book-a-conversation-with-jade-chang-ann-friedman/
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:20251010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T203131
CREATED:20251006T223125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T223125Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman Bookstore: Tom Lutz\, in conversation with John Powers\, discusses & signs 1925: A Literary Encyclopedia
DESCRIPTION:The year 1925 was arguably the peak of literature’s centrality. There were more magazines\, more journals\, more reviews\, more book news\, and more book gossip than ever before or since. Literature’s rivals for cultural attention were on the rise—film was becoming a more significant part of people’s media diet\, radio was just taking off\, television technologies were advancing—but literature was still king. Even mediocre books got dozens of reviews\, and the reviews were (most often) thoughtful and intellectually engaged. The belief that literary writing was an essential and consequential business was nearly universal. Modernist ferment continued to excite discussion while the pulp revolution in genre fiction—detective stories\, science fiction\, Westerns\, romance—was booming. These popular books\, even if sometimes condescended to\, were also given thoughtful review attention. \nThis encyclopedia was written as we approached the 100th anniversary of the annus mirabilis. In what follows\, we can see the seeds of virtually every aspect of our cultural life\, from art\, literature\, theater\, and music to physics\, philosophy\, social science\, and political discourse. The fear of environmental degradation\, the corruption in our politics\, the competing claims of utopianism and dystopia\, the bitterly divided views on science\, mass media\, art\, nature\, justice\, generations\, community\, freedom\, sexuality\, race\, immigration—all can be seen in their budding or full-blown gore and glory in 1925. We have come far and not very far at all.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vroman-bookstore-tom-lutz-in-conversation-with-john-powers-discusses-signs-1925-a-literary-encyclopedia/
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:20251011T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T203131
CREATED:20251006T223330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T224120Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Conservatory of Music presents Musical Storytime: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
DESCRIPTION:The Pasadena Conservatory of Music will be putting on a special musical storytime with featured book: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams. Caregivers and children aged 3-9 will enjoy story\, craft activities\, creative movement and a mini-concert!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/377676/
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:20251011T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T203131
CREATED:20251006T224402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T224402Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Stoker Award-winning author Pedro Iniguez in conversation with screenwriter Peter Atkins (Hellraiser) on horror in children’s literature (reading and signing)
DESCRIPTION:Join screenwriting legend Peter Atkins (Hellraiser) in an in-depth conversation with Stoker Award-winning writer Pedro Iniguez\, chronicling his journey writing science-fiction and horror\, to children’s literature\, including his first children’s picture book\, The Fib. This event is open to all ages with a reading and signing of The Fib. \nAbout The Fib: The line between imagination and lie blur in The Fib by Bram Stoker Award-winner Pedro Iniguez. \nWhen Pepe struggles to find something exciting for show and tell\, he spins a little lie about a magical creature with horns like a ram\, claws like a bear\, wings like a bat\, eyes like an owl\, and a tail like a lion. But\, Pepe and his class soon discover that this harmless fib takes on a life of its own– literally– growing into a giant\, uncontrollable monster that threatens to eat the entire school.\nAs chaos ensues\, Pepe learns a valuable lesson: even the smallest fib can spiral out of control\, but the truth holds the power to set things right. The Fib is a timeless story that weaves magic and morality into a powerful message about honesty\, responsibility and the power of creativity. \n  \nPedro Iniguez is a Mexican-American Bram Stoker Award-winning speculative fiction writer from Los Angeles. The Fib is his first picture book and he is the author of Mexicans on the Moon: Speculative Poetry from a Possible Future and the comic book Catrina’s Caravan\, among several others. Apart from conducting writing workshops and speaking at several colleges\, he has also been a sensitivity reader and has ghostwritten for award-winning apps and online clients. When he’s not reading\, writing\, daydreaming\, or cooking\, he likes to paint beside his Chihuahua\, Cookie\, and his turtle\, Squirt.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-stoker-award-winning-author-pedro-iniguez-in-conversation-with-screenwriter-peter-atkins-hellraiser-on-horror-in-childrens-literature-reading-and-signing/
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:20251012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T203131
CREATED:20251006T224739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T224739Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Barbara Roberts discusses & signs The Metamorphosis of Bunny Baxter
DESCRIPTION:Bunny Baxter thinks nothing could be worse than starting seventh grade at a school where she knows no one. But after her first day\, she realizes things can actually get much worse. \nIf Bunny Baxter were an insect\, she’d have so many ways to slip through seventh grade unnoticed. But she’s tall instead of tiny\, has flaming red Medusa hair instead of camouflage\, and she suffers from social anxiety\, which makes it hard to be part of a swarm. Worst of all\, she’s been redistricted to a new middle school away from her best friend who she could always hide behind when her anxiety got the best of her. \nThe first day at E.D. Britt Middle School does not go well. Bunny trips on the steps\, falls into the cutest boy in the school\, and causes a kid domino pile-up. At lunch\, she unintentionally causes an uproar in the cafeteria\, which lands her and another girl in the principal’s office.  Bunny decides there is only one option: to get expelled so she can transfer to the school her best friend attends. \nShe soon discovers that it isn’t that hard to get in trouble—don’t turn in your homework\, walk around the track instead of run in P.E.\, pretend you deliberately hit someone with a badminton birdie. What isn’t so easy for Bunny is realizing she now has a reputation as a troublemaker. And even more confusing\, when it looks like her plan to get expelled might work\, she’s no longer sure what to do. \nThe Metamorphosis of Bunny Baxter is a heartfelt coming of age story about an insect-loving girl who is learning to grow into herself—quirks and all.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-barbara-roberts-discusses-signs-the-metamorphosis-of-bunny-baxter/
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:20251015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T203131
CREATED:20251006T225530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T225530Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Nalini Jones discusses & signs The Unbroken Coast
DESCRIPTION:A stunning debut novel set in and around a Mumbai fishing village that follows the friendship between a young girl struggling to find her place in the world\, and an aging historian reckoning with his past. \n​On the night his granddaughter is born in America\, Professor Francis Almeida rides a bicycle through his quiet Catholic neighborhood in a suburb of Mumbai. It is 1978. He has recently retired\, his grown children are scattered across the globe\, and for the first time in decades\, he is not sure what he should do next. A few streets from his home\, in the heart of a Koli fishing village\, he encounters a young mother praying for her baby daughter\, ill with dengue fever\, at the shrine of Our Lady of Navigators. He hopes the child will live. \nNearly a decade later\, Francis meets the child again. She is Celia\, daughter of a fisherman who is running from a debt collector. When an accident brings their families together\, both Celia and Francis find themselves with unexpected new allies. \nSpanning the turbulent years when Bombay became Mumbai\, at time when environmental and economic pressures are just beginning to change the fortunes of indigenous fisherfolk\, The Unbroken Coast is a lyrical novel that explores memory\, faith\, storytelling\, and the nature of home.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-nalini-jones-discusses-signs-the-unbroken-coast/
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:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T203131
CREATED:20251006T225749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T225749Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Judith Orloff reads from & signs The Highly Sensitive Rabbit
DESCRIPTION:High in the Sonoran Desert\, where crickets chirp and cactus grow\, lives a tiny cottontail rabbit named Aurora. Aurora is very sensitive to the beauties of nature and to the feelings of everyone around her. She likes to spend time alone\, and she worries a lot. Aurora’s brothers and sister tell her she is “too sensitive” and often leave her out of their rough-and-tumble play. \nWhen a flash flood destroys her family’s burrow\, Aurora must learn to face her sensitive nature head-on. She meets a spiny lizard\, spotted skunk\, cactus wren\, and javelina\, all of whom have lessons to teach her about kindness and self-care. Will Aurora learn to embrace her nature and thrive as a highly sensitive rabbit? \nBased on Dr. Judith Orloff’s teachings about living an empowered life as an empath\, this beautifully illustrated story teaches us to live with beauty\, sensitivity\, and joy.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-judith-orloff-reads-from-signs-the-highly-sensitive-rabbit/
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:20251018T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T203131
CREATED:20251006T230429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T230455Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Teachers' Night Out! 2025
DESCRIPTION:Vroman’s Bookstore invites educators to its annual Teacher’s Night Out\, an evening dedicated to celebrating the incredible teachers and librarians who shape the community. Guests can enjoy snacks\, beverages\, and a variety of giveaways\, including books and classroom goodies. \nThroughout the evening\, Vroman’s knowledgeable staff will be available to recommend new titles for classroom discussions and libraries\, as well as share exclusive services available to educators. A publisher-sponsored table will feature curated reading lists and classroom recommendations. \nAttendees are encouraged to browse the featured selections\, connect with fellow educators\, and enjoy light refreshments. Each guest will also receive a 20% off coupon for personal shopping that evening. \nAs a special highlight\, Vroman’s Bookstore will honor 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year\, Star Gomez\, and Pasadena High School with an award presentation at 4:00 p.m. on the Vroman’s outdoor stage.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/377692/
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:20251019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T203131
CREATED:20251006T230718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T230718Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Luisa Navarro presents & signs Mexico's Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life Through Stories and Photos
DESCRIPTION:A lush exploration of the vibrant and important traditions of Día de Muertos\, Mexico’s holiday for celebrating passed loved ones. \nWhether you are new to the holiday and celebrating for the first time\, looking to process a recent loss\, or just interested in this authentic Mexican cultural tradition\, Mexico’s Day of the Dead paints a vibrant picture of one of the country’s most storied and sacred holidays. \nWith photographer Christine Chitnis by her side\, author Luisa Navarro documents the most breathtaking displays\, as well as the artisans and people who keep the traditions alive. She delves into the origins of the holiday\, its rich iconography\, and modern-day customs. Thoughtful essays on the evolution of Día de Muertos are coupled with practical guides for celebrating it yourself\, as Luisa shares her tips for cultivating your own Day of the Dead traditions. Turn to Mexico’s Day of the Dead for approachable DIY projects. Build your own altar. Make your own sugar skulls. Create papel picado and bake your own delicious pan de muerto at home. \nThis landmark book brings Day of the Dead to life with transportive photography\, high-end finishes\, and eye-catching stained edges.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-luisa-navarro-presents-signs-mexicos-day-of-the-dead-a-celebration-of-life-through-stories-and-photos/
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:20251019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T203131
CREATED:20251006T230941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T230941Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Antoinette Portis reads from & signs To Activate Space Portal\, Lift Here
DESCRIPTION:This book is an interstellar portal\, and the aliens inside want to get to know you! \nBefore you lift the cover\, be sure you’re ready to meet Zrk and Blrg. They’re not so different from you–but to them\, you’re the alien! \nAfter their initial shock at seeing you through the portal\, they’re eager to see what kind of teeth you have\, compare home planets\, and maybe team up for a prank. You met as aliens\, but by the time the portal closes\, maybe you’ll be friends. \nTo Activate Space Portal\, Lift Here is an interactive treat sure to delight young galactic explorers. Antoinette Portis’s bright lines and bold colors pair perfectly with humor that also offers a subtle message of acceptance. Whether for bedtime or circle time\, this is a portal you’ll want to open!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-antoinette-portis-reads-from-signs-to-activate-space-portal-lift-here/
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:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T203131
CREATED:20251006T231155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T231155Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Yaron Weitzman discusses & signs A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the Lebron Lakers
DESCRIPTION:NBA journalist Yaron Weitzman lays out the high stakes drama happening inside the Lakers’ organization at a crucial juncture in their history\, as they try to juggle the warring priorities between Lebron James and the Buss family. \nWhen LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018\, the match looked like one made in heaven. Here was a living legend\, the preeminent athlete of his generation\, joining forces with one of the most iconic teams in all of sports. The Lakers\, in the midst of their worst stretch in franchise history and reeling from the death of their legendary owner Dr. Jerry Buss\, needed a savior. LeBron\, fresh off ending Cleveland’s 50-year title drought\, needed a new challenge to help further burnish his legacy. The script wrote itself. \nA little over two years later\, LeBron and Dr. Buss’ daughter\, Jeanie\, were standing shoulder to shoulder\, hoisting the NBA finals trophy into the air. Having won their record-tying 17th NBA title\, the Lakers had reclaimed their accustomed perch on top of the basketball world and seemed destined to dominate the NBA for years to come. \nTraditionally\, the Lakers’ didn’t celebrate championships\, they celebrated dynasties. But this was a different Lakers’ organization\, one beset by infighting. A single title wouldn’t be enough to cement Lebron James status as a Lakers’ legend or help him surpass the ghost of Michael Jordan. Both parties needed sustained success\, but for that to happen they needed to be on the same page. Sadly\, the 2020 title would represent the pinnacle of their pairing\, and the beginning of a precipitous decline. \nDrawing from over 250 interviews\, Yaron Weitzman takes readers on a riveting\, behind the scenes journey of this fraught partnership. From the Succession-like power struggle between the Buss children\, to the rise of LeBron’s landscape-altering talent agency and its attempts to assert its own power within the Lakers’ walls\, to the evolution of LeBron’s priorities and political voice\, “A Hollywood Ending” is the definitive story of an American icon’s final years on stage\, one portraying him\, a fabled NBA franchise\, and the world of modern professional sports in a light never seen before.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-yaron-weitzman-discusses-signs-a-hollywood-ending-the-dreams-and-drama-of-the-lebron-lakers/
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:20251025T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T203131
CREATED:20251022T230448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T230448Z
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SUMMARY:Archetype Yoga: Monthly Book Club
DESCRIPTION:At Archetype Yoga\, students are encouraged to evolve beyond the mat through a monthly book club that focuses on one thoughtfully selected title each month. The group gathers regularly to discover\, gain insights\, and learn together with a shared emphasis on wellness and movement. \nParticipants are invited to take part in this engaging community experience and receive studio discounts as a reward for their reading journey. \nFor the latest book pick\, visit Instagram @archetypeyoga or email hello@archetype.yoga for more information.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/archetype-yoga-monthly-book-club/
LOCATION:Archetypa Yoga\, 638 e colorado ave\, pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archetype Yoga,Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T203131
CREATED:20251023T223410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T223410Z
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SUMMARY:FUMC: Trunk-or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Bring your friends and family to our annual Trunk-or-Treat in our church parking lot! There will be games\, crafts\, and trick-or-treating for children ages 12 and under\, but we welcome people of all ages to come enjoy the food and fun. We encourage everyone to wear costumes (Nothing scary and no masks\, please!). \nThe parking lot will be full of decorated car trunks. Children will be able to trick-or-treat at each one. There will be prizes for the most creative trunks! This event is FREE (no need to RSVP) We hope to see you and all of our Pasadena neighbors there!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/fumc-trunk-or-treat/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 500 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T203131
CREATED:20251022T213748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T213748Z
UID:10014406-1761996600-1762000200@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Pasadena Conservatory of Music presents Musical Storytime: Over the River and Through the Wood by Lydia Maria Child
DESCRIPTION:The Pasadena Conservatory of Music will be putting on a special musical storytime with featured book: Over the River and Through the Wood by Lydia Maria Child. Caregivers and children aged 3-9 will enjoy story\, craft activities\, creative movement and a mini-concert!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-pasadena-conservatory-of-music-presents-musical-storytime-over-the-river-and-through-the-wood-by-lydia-maria-child/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T203131
CREATED:20251103T183714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T183714Z
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SUMMARY:FUMC: Third@First: Joy of Chamber Music
DESCRIPTION:LA Phil Musicians and Junko Ueno Garrett pursue a French connection with Debussy’s trio\, Tansman’s cello quartet\, and Faure’s quintet.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/fumc-thirdfirst-joy-of-chamber-music/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 500 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:First United Methodist Church,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T203131
CREATED:20251113T194001Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Shop Local with Richard Scarry: A Special Story Time Reading in Celebration of Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION:“All the Busytown workers have worked hard to help their families and friends. I think it is about time to have a party to celebrate. Don’t you?” — Richard Scarry\, What People Do All Day \nJoin the Vroman’s Children’s Department on November 29th at 11am for a special Small Business Saturday celebration\, inspired by Richard Scarry and the Busytown books! There will be music with Ms. Marie and stories with Mr. Steve\, along with activities\, giveaways\, and more!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-shop-local-with-richard-scarry-a-special-story-time-reading-in-celebration-of-small-business-saturday/
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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SUMMARY:Music at Noon: The Riner Scivally Trio\, jazz ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church presents Music at Noon with The Scivally Trio\, jazz.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/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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