Playhouse Village Association

Vroman's: Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny discussing State of Terror
2021-10-17 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
This ticketed event will take place on Crowdcast. There will not be an opportunity to submit questions during the live event, but you can submit questions when you purchase your ticket, at check out.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
After a tumultuous period in American politics, a new administration has just been sworn in, and to everyone’s surprise the president chooses a political enemy for the vital position of secretary of state.
There is no love lost between the president of the United States and Ellen Adams, his new secretary of state. But it’s a canny move on the part of the president. With this appointment, he silences one of his harshest critics, since taking the job means Adams must step down as head of her multinational media conglomerate.
As the new president addresses Congress for the first time, with Secretary Adams in attendance, Anahita Dahir, a young foreign service officer (FSO) on the Pakistan desk at the State Department, receives a baffling text from an anonymous source.
Too late, she realizes the message was a hastily coded warning.
What begins as a series of apparent terrorist attacks is revealed to be the beginning of an international chess game involving the volatile and Byzantine politics of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran; the race to develop nuclear weapons in the region; the Russian mob; a burgeoning rogue terrorist organization; and an American government set back on its heels in the international arena.
As the horrifying scale of the threat becomes clear, Secretary Adams and her team realize it has been carefully planned to take advantage of four years of an American government out of touch with international affairs, out of practice with diplomacy, and out of power in the places where it counts the most.
To defeat such an intricate, carefully constructed conspiracy, it will take the skills of a unique team: a passionate young FSO; a dedicated journalist; and a smart, determined, but as yet untested new secretary of state.
State of Terror is a unique and utterly compelling international thriller cowritten by Hillary Rodham Clinton, the 67th secretary of state, and Louise Penny, a multiple award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling novelist. (Simon & Schuster/St. Martin’s Press)

This event ticket includes a hardcover copy of State of Terror with signed bookplate, as well as online access to the event for your household. You will receive a link and password to attend the Crowdcast event on the afternoon of Thursday, October 14th.

Please note: Ticket options include in-store pick up; shipped domestically (allow up to 3 weeks for delivery); or shipped internationally (allow 4-5 weeks for delivery). Books will be mailed to you shortly after the event. For those who choose in-store pick up, you will be contacted by Vroman’s via email shortly after the event and alerted as to when your book will be ready for pick up.

Questions? Email us at email@vromansbookstore.com

SCCM: Story and Craft
2021-10-18 10:30, 2021-10-18 15:00, 2021-10-19 10:30, 2021-10-25 10:30, 2021-10-25 15:00, 2021-10-26 10:30, 2021-11-01 10:30, 2021-11-02 10:30 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
Join Southern California Children’s Museum for a read-aloud, and then bring the story to life through arts and crafts! From a Trailblazer who made their mark in history or an influential illustrator who brings stories to life, you will not want to miss out on this one!

Pasadena Presbyterian: Music at Noon
2021-10-20 12:00, 2021-10-27 12:00, 2021-11-03 12:00 | Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena , CA, 91101, United States
Friends of Music is delighted to announce that Music at Noon, their weekly half-hour concert is going online! To see who is playing, visit ppcmusic.org.

Vroman's: Sutton Foster, in conversation with Jennifer Garner
2021-10-20 19:00 | Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena , CA, 91101, United States
Event location: Pasadena Presbyterian Church located at 585 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
Doors open at 6:00pm; Event starts at 7:00pm.
Vaccinations and masks are required for all audience members attending this event. (more info below)

Vroman’s presents Sutton Foster discussing Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life
From the 2-time Tony Award-winner and the star of TV’s Younger, funny and intimate stories and reflections about how crafting has kept her sane while navigating the highs and lows of family, love, and show business (and how it can help you, too).
Whether she’s playing an “age-defying” book editor on television or dazzling audiences on the Broadway stage, Sutton Foster manages to make it all look easy. How? Crafting. From the moment she picked up a cross stitch needle to escape the bullying chorus girls in her early performing days, she was hooked. Cross stitching led to crocheting, crocheting led to collages, which led to drawing, and so much more. Channeling her emotions into her creations centered Sutton as she navigated the significant moments in her life and gave her tangible reminders of her experiences. Now, in this charming and poignant collection, Sutton shares those moments, including her fraught relationship with her agoraphobic mother; a painful divorce splashed on the pages of the tabloids; her struggles with fertility; the thrills she found on the stage during hit plays like Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes, and Violet; her breakout TV role in Younger; and the joy of adopting her daughter, Emily. Accompanying the stories, Sutton has included crochet patterns, recipes, and so much more!
Witty and poignant, Hooked will leave readers entertained as well as inspire them to pick up their own cross stitch needles and paintbrushes. (Grand Central Publishing)
This ticketed event will take place at Pasadena Presbyterian Church located at 585 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena. Ticket includes one entry plus one signed copy of Hooked.
Questions? Email us at email@vromansbookstore.com

COVID-19 EVENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
We love in-person events and have missed everyone so much! To do this safely, in partnership with author and publisher, Vroman’s is requiring vaccinations for all audience members attending our events.
In addition, the following guidelines must also be observed:
Masks are required at all times
Proof of vaccination required from all attendees at the time of check in, prior to entering the venue.
VROMAN’S ADHERES TO PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES. SHOULD PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS CHANGE GUIDELINES REGARDING IN-PERSON EVENTS, WE WILL CONTACT YOU. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE YOUR FULL VACCINATION STATUS UPON ENTRY.
By visiting our in-person event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

SCCM: Bilingual Circle Time
2021-10-21 10:00, 2021-10-28 10:00, 2021-11-04 10:00 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
THURSDAYS AT 10:00AM
Enjoy a fun interactive story time or sing a long in either Spanish or Vietnamese! This program is suitable for native speakers and those seeking exposure to a new language.

Vroman's: oshua Lurie discusses History is Delicious
2021-10-21 18:00 | CA
This is a virtual event and will take place on Crowdcast.
Register for FREE ahead of time to save your spot and get an email reminder! Scroll down to purchase your copy of the book from Vroman’s.
EVENT LINK: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/joshua-lurie
Joshua Lurie, in conversation with Minh Phan, discusses History is Delicious
From well-known cultures to those just being rediscovered, History Is Delicious explores the history of different dishes, cultural traditions, and even a few great recipes. What does Ethiopian cuisine look and taste like? Find out for yourself with each beautifully illustrated page that makes learning about food fun. Discover the role cuisine plays in the fabric of unique cultures from around the world and enjoy some great tasting food along the way. Featured sections include History of European Cuisine, Dining Do’s and Don’ts, Dumplings of the World, Recipes from Around the World, and so much more. (Honest History)

SCCM: Wild California Explorers
2021-10-22 11:00, 2021-10-29 11:00 | CA
Did you know that the Washingtonia filifera is the only species of palm trees indigenous to California? Learn more about our amazing state through games, scavenger hunts and craft projects!

SCCM: Wild California Explorers
2021-10-22 15:00, 2021-10-29 15:00 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States

SCCM: Saturday Sing-Along
2021-10-23 10:30, 2021-10-23 15:00, 2021-10-30 10:30, 2021-10-30 15:00 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
SATURDAYS AT 10:30AM AND 3:00PM
Kiddos of all ages get to explore various musical instruments while singing their favorite songs! From shakers to drums, we are ready to make some noise!

Dia de los Muertos Festival
2021-10-24 13:00 - 19:00 | CA
Mercadito Monarca & Playhouse Village continue the cultural tradition of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration, bringing the community together to honor and celebrate those who have passed away. Join us for these free, family-friendly programs:

Dia de los Muertos Festival
October 24th, 1:00pm to 7:00pm
Arcade Lane (696 E Colorado Blvd)
The Dia de los Muertos festival in Playhouse Village is back and bigger than ever! See Arcade Lane transform into a beautiful Mexican Zócalo where you can hear music and see live performances featuring Aztec dance, ballet folklorico, mariachi, DJ set by La Junta and more. Families can also enjoy arts & crafts activities, tour an altar exhibit in the neighborhood, shop our artisan market, see chalk artists at work, play fun games, and more.
Boston Court Pasadena (70 N Mentor Ave)
Boston Court joins the Playhouse Village and Mercadito Monarca in celebration of Día de los Muertos with live performances in their parking lot from Manny Giella and his band, and youth slam poets from Get Lit. Our ofrenda, created by a local artist Denise Esparza and dedicated to loved ones lost by our community, will also be on view in the lobby throughout the afternoon.
Full schedule of performances and artists will be announced soon.

Altars Exhibit
October 24 – November 3
Experience and learn about the traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and stroll through ofrendas or altars located throughout Playhouse Village. Objects important to lost loved ones, such as favorite foods, mementos, and pictures, are collected and incorporated into these elaborate displays that include sugar skulls, candles, flowers, papel picado (paper cutouts) and other decorations. The altar installations in this self-guided tour are created by artists and community partners in Pasadena.
Complete list and map of altar locations will be announced soon.

For more information, click here.

Vroman's: Local Author Day featuring Jared Seide and José L. Recio
2021-10-25 18:00 | CA
This is a virtual event and will take place on Crowdcast.
Register for FREE ahead of time to save your spot and get an email reminder! Scroll down to purchase your copy of the book from Vroman’s.
EVENT LINK: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/jared-seide-jose-recio
Jared Seide presents Where Compassion Begins
Compassion is sometimes confused with empathy, or even sympathy. It is neither, though it includes some aspects of both. Compassion begins when we allow ourselves to really hear and attune to suffering, that of others, as well as ourselves. And hearing and perceiving this anguish, we are moved to do something about it. What takes compassion beyond sympathy or empathy is that it includes action, action that is considered, skillful and beneficial.
Council is a foundational practice that builds our capacity to perceive the experience of others and invites us to pay attention. When we listen differently to someone’s story, without judging, we create the conditions for compassion to arise. Council asks us to lean in, to learn ways we can skillfully attend to the pain we recognize in ourselves and others, and to do something helpful in response. This book is an invitation to build the muscle of compassion, through exercises and practices that enhance our capacity to listen from the heart and, in so doing, take care of ourselves and those around us.
José L. Recio presents Transitions
Transitions is a book of mainstream fiction, written in the tradition of the short stories classics. Like Joseph Conrad, the author of “Transitions” put fictional characters in situations different from his own experiences but suitable to trigger the same or very similar set of emotions when dealing with those situations.

Vroman's: Local Author Day – Kids edition featuring Louise Wannier, Cecilia Caballero, and Dr. Antoinette Corley-Newman
2021-10-30 11:00 | CA
This is a virtual event and will take place on Crowdcast.
Register for FREE ahead of time to save your spot and get an email reminder! Scroll down to purchase your copy of the book from Vroman’s.
EVENT LINK: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/local-author-day-kids-10-30
Louise Wannier presents Tree Spirits
“What do you see when you look up at this tree?” Tree Spirits is a book written in rhyme which encourages children to develop their imagination, creativity and emotional intelligence. “How do you imagine they/he/she is feeling today?” For parents and grandparents and friends and family it is a fun book to read with the children in their lives. It includes an interactive drawing section.
Cecilia Caballero presents Lavender Little Girl
An ode to love of a darling daughter. A celebration of the love for a clever, strong, and compassionate girl. A cherished book by little girls everywhere. Parents will snuggle and read this every night to their daughters. A book for all women, sisters, and mothers who were also little girls once. A heartwarming story that makes this book a wonderful addition to your library.
Dr. Antoinette Corley-Newman presents Trick or Treat
Every year on October 31, the witch and warlock children of Transylvania jump on their magic brooms and fly into town to take part in the mortal’s Harvests celebration. Although she enjoys the festivities, Abigail – the most precocious little witch of them all – wishes to bring back enough mortal treats to share with all of Transylvania to enjoy all year long! One day, after accidentally slipping into her mother’s brewing pot, Abigail comes up with a brilliant plan.
Join Abigail as she embarks on a delightful and historical journey to change the mortal Harvest celebration to the miraculous birth of Trick or Treat and how the Switch Witch came to be.

Boston Court Pasadena: Hocket
2021-10-30 20:00 | CA
HOCKET: COMPOSER/PERFORMER
OCT 30, 8PM

Sarah Gibson and Thomas Kotcheff, pianists
Hocket presents Composer/Performer, a program featuring newly written works performed and written by some of Los Angeles’s most exciting composer/performers.
It takes a unique ability to compose music and then perform it for the world. This intimate relationship between music and musician furthers the artist’s self-expression and deepens the audience’s understanding. Violinist Cornelius Dufallo once said, “you don’t really know a phrase until you really feel that you wrote it yourself.”
This concert is being presented for FREE as part of Boston Court’s commitment to make these awful 18 months just a little bit better.

THE PROGRAM
This program will feature the world premiere of two of these commissions by electric guitarist Alexander Elliott Miller and violinist Nick Bentz. Additionally the concert will feature works by Sarah Gibson, Thomas Kotcheff, and others.
This program is in conjunction with Hocket’s Composer/Performer Initiative, a biennial commissioning project focused on cultivating new trios from composer/performers to write pieces that feature the commissioned composers on their instruments, plus Hocket.

THE ARTISTS
Hocket is a cutting edge piano duo based in Los Angeles. Lauded as “brilliant” by Mark Swed in the Los Angeles Times and as an “adventurous young ensemble” by The New Yorker, members Sarah Gibson and Thomas Kotcheff are both pianist-composers dedicated to commissioning and performing contemporary music.
They have performed in some of the most exciting festivals and venues across the country including The Bang on Can Summer Music Festival at MASS MoCA, MATA Festival in New York City, The Center for New Music in San Francisco, the Carlsbad Music Festival, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s “Noon to Midnight” Festival. Together, they have premiered over one hundred chamber and solo works and have collaborated with the premier, new music ensembles Eighth Blackbird and the Bang on a Can All-Stars. They have performed concerti with the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble, USC Thornton Edge, Oberlin Sinfonietta, and Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra. HOCKET has received grants from the Presser Foundation and The Earle Brown Music Foundation and has been a selected artist in Firebird Ensemble’s Outstanding Young Artists Initiative and Eighth Blackbird’s Blackbird Creative Lab. HOCKET is a Piano Spheres core artist and a performing artist on the Schoenhut Piano Company Artist Roster.

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Run With Us: L.A. Marathon Block Party
2021-10-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Run With Us, 235 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Mark those calendars because on Sunday, October 31st Run With Us is going to celebrate this sport they love with food, drinks, and a TON of prizes!
If you’re running the LA Marathon, this is the time to celebrate your training journey. If you recently completed a race, this is the perfect time to celebrate that! If you’re just getting started with running, then this is the perfect time to come party and make new friends.
The event will begin at 8AM with an optional run and will be followed by tacos from Guisados and plenty of post-run beverages starting at 9AM. This event is FREE for all to attend. Everyone will receive one raffle ticket, but you can purchase additional raffle tickets with all proceeds going to a great cause being led by LA Saves Track.
