Boston Court Pasadena: Secret Impressioin
2021-04-30 - 2021-05-03 | CA
VIRTUAL CINEMA: SECRET IMPRESSIONS
APR 30-MAY 3

A GREAT ART ON SCREEN DOCUMENTARY
Secret Impressionists reveals the story of the art revolution sparked by the Impressionist movement of the late 1800s. The art-documentary unveils 50 previously unseen works by Impressionist masters Manet, Caillebotte, Renoir, Monet, Cézanne, Signac, Sisley, and Morisot.
Tickets: $10
Runtime: 90 minutes
Rating: PG-13

There are four screenings per day at 10AM, 1PM, 4PM, and 7PM PT within the specified date range.

Boston Court: Virtual Cinema – Secret Impressions
2021-04-30 - 2021-05-03 | CA
A GREAT ART ON SCREEN DOCUMENTARY
Secret Impressionists reveals the story of the art revolution sparked by the Impressionist movement of the late 1800s. The art-documentary unveils 50 previously unseen works by Impressionist masters Manet, Caillebotte, Renoir, Monet, Cézanne, Signac, Sisley, and Morisot.
Tickets: $10
Runtime: 90 minutes
Rating: PG-13

University Club: BBQ Americano
2021-04-30 17:00 - 21:00, 2021-05-07 17:00 - 21:00, 2021-05-14 17:00 - 21:00, 2021-05-21 17:00 - 21:00, 2021-05-28 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | University Club of Pasadena, 175 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States

Vroman's: Justin Dean presents Awesome Dog 5000 vs. the Kitty-Cat Cyber Squad
2021-05-04 18:00 | CA
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Heads up, DOG MAN lovers! Watch out, readers of BAD GUYS! Robotic dog AWESOME DOG 5000 is back in his third action-packed adventure!
Evil Cat vs. Awesome Dog! Get ready to meet Awesome Dog’s number one fan–Tina Tinkerwith. Tina’s an obsessed toy designer who’ll stop at NOTHING to get close to her idol, even if it means becoming a SUPERVILLAIN herself! Find out what happens when Awesome Dog and his pals face off against Tina and her army of robotic kitty toys in the AWESOMEST Awesome Dog yet! The claws are coming out to settle the age-old debate once and for all, which is better? Cats or dogs?
Attention, readers! AWESOME DOG 5000 is a wild action-comedy told through a mix of text and black-and-white illustrations, with a mystery to solve at the end. Can you handle the awesomeness? (Random House Books for Young Readers)
Justin Dean is an award-winning writer who’s made stuff for television, animation, video games, live events, and now books! He’s a self-taught artist but only sticks to drawing because marble sculpture is way harder than it looks. When he’s not typing up bizarro and funny stories he teaches creative writing to kids. Justin plays way too many video games and watches even more movies. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two kids. Unfortunately, they don’t have any robot pets (yet!). Awesome Dog 5000 is his first book.

Boston Court: Six Feet Ap[art]
2021-05-05 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
2020 was quite a year and we feel like we need space to process all that has happened and to imagine a brighter future for this new year. What better way to get out all the feels than by creating a community art project together?
Boston Court invites the Pasadena community to paint your reflections of the past year and hopes for the future on our new outdoor art walls. The walls are gridded with squares that you can paint in however you’d like and the patchwork murals that we create together will then be on display at Boston Court throughout the spring!
We encourage you to bring your own painting supplies for COVID hygiene reasons, but we will also have child-safe paints and brushes available on site. The painting will take place outdoors in our driveway and parking lot, socially distanced and everyone will be required to wear masks. Boston Court staff will be on site to assist!
6 people can participate during each 90 minute time slot. If you’d like to come paint, click the SIGN UPcall_made button to the right.
TWO NEW PAINTING DAYS JUST ADDED!
May 5: 3-4:30PM
May 5: 4:30-6PM
May 12: 3-4:30PM
May 12: 4:30-6PM

Vroman's: Paolina Milana discusses Committed: A Memoir of Madness in the Family
2021-05-06 18:00 | CA
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After a decade of caring for crazy and keeping her mother’s mental illness a secret from the outside world, twenty-year-old Paolina Milana longs for just one year free from the madness of her home. When she gets the chance to go to an out-of-state school, she takes it, but her family won’t leave her be. Letter after letter arrives, constantly reminding her of the insanity rooted in her family tree. Even worse, the voices in her own head whisper words she’s not sure are normal. “Please don’t make me be like Mamma,” she prays to a God she’s not sure is listening.
The unexpected death of her father soon after she returns home leaves Paolina in shock–and in charge of her paranoid schizophrenic mother. But it isn’t until she is twenty-seven and her sister two years her junior explodes in a psychotic episode and, just like Mamma, is diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and must be committed, that Paolina descends into her own despair, nearly losing herself to the darkness.
Poignant and impactful, Committed is one woman’s story of resilience as she struggles to stay sane despite the madness that surrounds her. (She Writes Press)
Published author, speaker, podcaster, and founder of Madness To Magic, Paolina Milana’s mission is to share stories that celebrate the triumph of the human spirit and the power that lies within each of us to bring about change for the better. Her professional background includes telling other people’s stories, first as a journalist and then as a PR and digital marketing executive in both corporate and non-profit environments. She currently serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in foster care and as an empowerment coach, using storytelling to help people reimagine their lives, write their next chapters, and become the heroes of their own journeys. Paolina has won awards for her writing and creative campaigns, including her first full-length book The S Word, which received the National Indie Excellence Award. Her self-help picture book for adults Seriously! Are We There Yet?! will publish late 2020. Paolina is first-generation Sicilian, married, and lives on the edge of the Angeles National Forest in Southern California.
Brenda Gazzar is a multilingual multimedia reporter who has worked for a variety of news outlets in California and in the Middle East since 2000. She has covered a range of issues, including breaking news, immigration, law and order, race, religion and gender issues, politics, human interest stories and education. Besides the Los Angeles Daily News and its sister papers, her work has been published by Reuters, the Denver Post, Ms. Magazine, the Jerusalem Post, USA Today, the Christian Science Monitor, the Los Angeles Jewish Journal, The Cairo Times and others. Brenda speaks Spanish, Hebrew and intermediate Arabic and is the recipient of national, state and regional awards, including a National Headliners Award and one from the Associated Press News Executives’ Council. She holds a dual master’s degree in Communications/Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Texas at Austin.

Vroman's: Nicholas Schmidle, in conversation with Buzz Bissinger
2021-05-07 18:00 | CA
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In the spirit of The Right Stuff, updated for the 21st century, Test Gods is an epic story about extreme bravery and sacrifice, about the thin line between lunacy and genius. Most of all, it is a story about the pursuit of meaning in our lives–and the fulfillment of our dreams.
Working from exclusive inside reporting, New Yorker writer Nicholas Schmidle tells the remarkable story of the test pilots, engineers, and visionaries behind Virgin Galactic’s campaign to build a space tourism company. Schmidle follows a handful of characters–Mark Stucky, Virgin’s lead test pilot; Richard Branson, the eccentric billionaire funding the venture; Mike Moses, the grounded, unflappable president; Mike Alsbury, the test pilot killed in a fatal crash; and others–through personal and professional dramas, in pursuit of their collective goal: to make space tourism a reality.
Along the way, Schmidle weaves his relationship with his father–a former fighter pilot and decorated war hero–into the tragedies and triumphs that Branson’s team confronts out in the Mojave desert as they design, build, and test-fly their private rocket ship. Gripping and novelistic, Test Gods leads us, through human drama, into a previously unseen world–and beyond. (Henry Holt & Co.)
“It’s hard to know where to begin: Test Gods is unique, fascinating, compulsively readable, brilliantly reported with unprecedented access, a kick-ass adventure story of the last of the great swashbucklers addicted to speed and altitude. It is a journey unlike any I have ever read, as pulsating as it is poignant and personal. What makes a man routinely risk his life for a living umpteen miles above the clouds? What does he leave behind on earth? Cosmic questions that Schmidle answers with elegance and beauty and pace. Just strap yourself in and get ready for one helluva ride.”—Buzz Bissinger, author of Friday Night Lights

USC PAM: Workshop@PAM: Pop-Up Flower Card for Mother's Day
2021-05-08 13:00 | CA
Join artist and maker Stacy Wong as she teaches you how to create a beautiful, hand-stitched pop-up card! Using simple craft materials, this card is a perfect to gift to someone special. This workshop is intergenerational, so crafters of all ages are encouraged to participate and work together!
This workshop will be held on Zoom
For child participants joining with grownup, this workshop is recommended for ages 8+

For questions or to request accommodations for this event please contact Cristina Hernandez-Guerrero at ch45852@usc.edu .
For additional information please visit https://pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/

Please note that the zoom URL will be shared via email a week before the program.

Supplies needed:

2 pieces of cardstock (8.5″ wide x 5.5″ tall)
Cardstock for flowers, leaves, letters (scrap pieces are fine)
Glue stick or glue gun
Push Pin
Pencil
Coloring materials such as: Sharpies, markers, colored pencils and/or crayons
Scissors
Embroidery Needle
Embroidery Floss (2 colors)
Old Magazine or Scrap pieces of paper
Needle Threader (optional).

About the artist:
Creating has always been a part of Stacy Wong’s life. She is a lifelong collector, maker, creative, and inspired by all types and styles of art. Wood has been her preferred medium for creating because it is solid and its surfaces can be painted, stamped and printed upon yet the integrity of the natural wood is still there. She designs and creates goods which are modern, aesthetically pleasing, and functional. They are products which make you feel good about giving. She makes all of her products, one at a time in Manhattan Beach, California.
Stacy has been teaching creative workshops since 2015 as a way to give back and share with the community. It is her hope that by experiencing a workshop, you will walk away with a new appreciation for art, making, and creativity.

Cost: FREE

University Club: Mother's Day Brunch
2021-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | University Club of Pasadena, 175 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States

Vroman's: Ron White discusses Lincoln in Private: What His Most Personal Reflections Tell Us about Our Greatest President
2021-05-10 18:00 | CA
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A deeply private man, shut off even to those who worked closely with him, Abraham Lincoln often captured “his best thoughts,” as he called them, in short notes to himself. He would work out his personal stances on the biggest issues of the day, never expecting anyone to see these frank, unpolished pieces of writing, which he’d then keep close at hand, in desk drawers and even in his top hat. The profound importance of these notes has been overlooked, because the originals are scattered across several different archives and have never before been brought together and examined as a coherent whole.
Now, renowned Lincoln historian Ronald C. White walks readers through twelve of Lincoln’s most important private notes, showcasing our greatest president’s brilliance and empathy, but also his very human anxieties and ambitions. We look over Lincoln’s shoulder as he grapples with the problem of slavery, attempting to find convincing rebuttals to those who supported the evil institution (“As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy.”); prepares for his historic debates with Stephen Douglas; expresses his private feelings after a defeated bid for a Senate seat (“With me, the race of ambition has been a failure–a flat failure”); voices his concerns about the new Republican Party’s long-term prospects; develops an argument for national unity amidst a secession crisis that would ultimately rend the nation in two; and, for a president many have viewed as not religious, develops a sophisticated theological reflection in the midst of the Civil War (“it is quite possible that God’s purpose is something different from the purpose of either party”). Additionally, in a historic first, all 111 Lincoln notes are transcribed in the appendix, a gift to scholars and Lincoln buffs alike.
These are notes Lincoln never expected anyone to read, put into context by a writer who has spent his career studying Lincoln’s life and words. The result is a rare glimpse into the mind and soul of one of our nation’s most important figures. (Random House)

Boston Court: Six Feet Ap(art)
2021-05-12 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
2020 was quite a year and we feel like we need space to process all that has happened and to imagine a brighter future for this new year. What better way to get out all the feels than by creating a community art project together?
Boston Court invites the Pasadena community to paint your reflections of the past year and hopes for the future on our new outdoor art walls. The walls are gridded with squares that you can paint in however you’d like and the patchwork murals that we create together will then be on display at Boston Court throughout the spring!
We encourage you to bring your own painting supplies for COVID hygiene reasons, but we will also have child-safe paints and brushes available on site. The painting will take place outdoors in our driveway and parking lot, socially distanced and everyone will be required to wear masks. Boston Court staff will be on site to assist!
6 people can participate during each 90 minute time slot.
May 12: 3-4:30PM
May 12: 4:30-6PM

Boston Court: Virtual Cinema – 42ND Street
2021-05-12 - 2021-05-18 | CA
Captured live from the London stage and directed by the original author of the show, Mark Bramble, 42nd Street is one of Broadway’s most classic and beloved tales. Full of crowd-pleasing tap dances, popular musical theatre standards including “Lullaby of Broadway”, “We’re in the Money”, “42nd Street” and more, plus show-stopping ensemble production numbers. Not to be missed!
Tickets: $15
Runtime: 2 hours, 35 minutes (includes 1 intermission)
Rating: PG

Vroman's: Catherine McKenzie discusses Six Weeks to Live
2021-05-13 18:00 | CA
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Jennifer Barnes never expected the shocking news she received at a routine doctor’s appointment: she has a terminal brain tumor–and only six weeks left to live.
While stunned by the diagnosis, the forty-eight-year-old mother decides to spend what little time she has left with her family–her adult triplets and twin grandsons–close by her side. But when she realizes she was possibly poisoned a year earlier, she’s determined to discover who might have tried to get rid of her before she’s gone for good.
Separated from her husband and with a contentious divorce in progress, Jennifer focuses her suspicions on her soon-to-be ex. Meanwhile, her daughters are each processing the news differently. Calm medical student Emily is there for whatever Jennifer needs. Moody scientist Aline, who keeps her mother at arm’s length, nonetheless agrees to help with the investigation. Even imprudent Miranda, who has recently had to move back home, is being unusually solicitous.
But with her daughters doubting her campaign against their father, Jennifer can’t help but wonder if the poisoning is all in her head–or if there’s someone else who wanted her dead. (Atria Books)
Catherine McKenzie was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. A graduate of McGill in History and Law, Catherine practiced law for twenty years before leaving the practice to write full time. An avid runner, skier and tennis player, she’s the author of numerous bestsellers including HIDDEN, FRACTURED, THE GOOD LIAR and I’LL NEVER TELL. Her works have been translated into multiple languages and THE GOOD LIAR, YOU CAN’T CATCH ME and I’LL NEVER TELL have all been optioned for development into television series.
Rachel Stuhler hails from Rochester, NY. After working for several years as a script supervisor on film sets, Rachel sold her first scripts to Lifetime and The Hallmark Channel. In the years since, Rachel has continued to work in television and published novel “Absolutely True Lies” with Simon & Schuster/Touchstone. Her byline has appeared in publications from Cosmopolitan to Newsweek. Rachel is also a fierce advocate for maternal health, lobbying Congress and working to reduce the maternal mortality rate in the United States and beyond. Rachel is currently plotting her next move in world domination, or writing about world domination, which is more fun and a lot less work.

Vroman's: Gian Sardar discusses Take What You Can Carry
2021-05-14 18:00 | CA
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An aspiring photographer follows her dreams and faces her fears in a poignant novel about finding beauty, promise, and love amid the chaos of war-torn Kurdistan.
It’s 1979. Olivia Murray, a secretary at a Los Angeles newspaper, is determined to become a photojournalist and make a difference with her work. When opportunity arrives, she seizes it, accompanying her Kurdish boyfriend, Delan, to northern Iraq for a family wedding, hoping to capture an image that lands her a job in the photo department. More important, though, the trip is a chance to understand Delan’s childhood and bridge the differences of their pasts. Yet when the return home proves less safe than Delan believed, Olivia is confronted with a reality she had not expected, and is awakened to the dangers of a town patrolled by Iraqi military under curfew and constant threat.
But in this world torn apart by war, there are intoxicating sights and scents, Delan’s loving family, innocence not yet compromised, and small acts of kindness that flourish unexpectedly. All of it will be tested when Olivia captures a shattering, tragic moment on film, one that upends all their lives and proves that true bravery begins with an open heart. (Lake Union Publishing)
“Set forth in vivid, propulsive writing, Take What You Can Carry is a love story that is also a love song to the Kurdish people and an adventure tale that balances the risks of ambition with the costs of responsibility. Blending romance and near history, Gian Sardar has produced a tale filled with indelible images and characters one comes to know as family. A rich and satisfying read.” —Meg Howrey, author of The Wanderers

Vroman's: Anna Sale discusses Let’s Talk About Hard Things
2021-05-17 18:00 | CA
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Anna Sale wants you to have that conversation. You know the one. The one that you’ve been avoiding or putting off, maybe for years. The one that you’ve thought “they’ll never understand” or “do I really want to bring that up?” or “it’s not going to go well, so why even try?”
Sale is the founder and host of WNYC’s popular, award-winning podcast Death, Sex, & Money, or as the New York Times dubbed her, “a therapist at happy hour.” She and her guests have direct and thought-provoking conversations, discussing topics that most of us are too squeamish, polite, or nervous to bring up. But Sale argues that we all experience these hard things, and by not talking to one another, we cut ourselves off, leading us to feel isolated and disconnected from the people who can help us most.
In Let’s Talk About Hard Things, Sale uses the best of what she’s learned from her podcast to reveal that when we have the courage to talk about hard things, we learn about ourselves, others, and the world that we make together. Diving into five of the most fraught conversation topics–death, sex, money, family, and identity–she moves between memoir, fascinating snapshots of a variety of Americans opening up about their lives, and expert opinions to show why having tough conversations is important and how to do them in a thoughtful and generous way. She uncovers that listening may be the most important part of a tough conversation, that the end goal should be understanding without the pressure of reconciliation, and that there are some things that words can’t fix (and why that’s actually okay).
Touching, personal, and inspiring, Let’s Talk About Hard Things is a profound meditation on why communication can connect us instead of divide us and how we can all do it better. (Simon & Schuster)

USC PAM: PAM@the Library - Storytime and Art
2021-05-18 16:00 | CA
Join educators from the USC Pacific Asia Museum in celebrating Asian Pacific Heritage Month! Listen to the book “Dim Sum for Everyone!” by Grace Lin, explore artwork from the museum’s collection, and learn to use paper and simple household items to create a collage of your favorite food. Enjoy quality time with family while making art and exploring culinary traditions.
*This workshop is presented in partnership with the Pasadena Public Library. A limited number of supply kits will be available for pick up at Pasadena Central Library.
Registration opens May 1

Cost: FREE

Vroman's: Sarah Dass discusses Where the Rhythm Takes You
2021-05-18 18:00 | CA
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Inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion, Where the Rhythm Takes You is a romantic, mesmerizing novel of first love and second chances.
Seventeen-year-old Reyna has spent most of her life at the Plumeria, her family’s gorgeous seaside resort in Tobago. But what once seemed like paradise is starting to feel more like purgatory. It’s been two years since Reyna’s mother passed away, two years since Aiden–her childhood best friend, first kiss, first love, first everything–left the island to pursue his music dreams.
Reyna’s friends are all planning their futures and heading abroad. Even Daddy seems to want to move on, leaving her to try to keep the Plumeria running.
And that’s when Aiden comes roaring back into her life–as a VIP guest at the resort.
Aiden is now one-third of DJ Bacchanal–the latest, hottest music group on the scene. While Reyna has stayed exactly where he left her, Aiden has returned to Tobago with his Grammy-nominated band and two gorgeous LA socialites. And he may (or may not be) dating one of them… (Balzer & Bray/Harperteen)
Sarah Dass was born in Trinidad but has lived in Tobago since she was two years old. She graduated from University College London. She now works in Tobago as an office administrator by day and writes stories about the Caribbean by night. When she’s not writing, she’s reading or taking walks with her dachshund, named Stella. Sarah’s debut novel is inspired by her childhood, spent in a seaside hotel.
Maika Moulite is a Miami native and the daughter of Haitian immigrants. She earned a bachelor’s in marketing from Florida State University and an MBA from the University of Miami. When she’s not using her digital prowess to help nonprofits and major organizations tell their stories online, she’s sharpening her skills as a PhD student at Howard University’s Communication, Culture and Media Studies program. Her research focuses on representation in media and its impact on marginalized groups. She’s the eldest of four sisters and loves young adult novels, fierce female leads, and laughing.
Maritza Moulite graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s in women’s studies and the University of Southern California with a master’s in journalism. She’s worked in various capacities for NBC News, CNN, and USA TODAY. Maritza is a PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania exploring ways to improve literacy in under-resourced communities after being inspired to study education from her time as a literacy tutor and pre-k teacher assistant. Her favorite song is “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire.

Vroman's: Elizabeth Nyamayaro discusses I Am a Girl from Africa
2021-05-19 18:00 | CA
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The inspiring journey of a girl from Africa whose near-death experience sparked a dream that changed the world.
When severe draught hit her village in Zimbabwe, Elizabeth, then eight, had no idea that this moment of utter devastation would come to define her life purpose. Unable to move from hunger, she encountered a United Nations aid worker who gave her a bowl of warm porridge and saved her life. This transformative moment inspired Elizabeth to become a humanitarian, and she vowed to dedicate her life to giving back to her community, her continent, and the world.
Grounded by the African concept of ubuntu–“I am because we are”– I Am a Girl from Africa charts Elizabeth’s quest in pursuit of her dream from the small village of Goromonzi to Harare, London, New York, and beyond, where she eventually became a Senior Advisor at the United Nations and launched HeForShe, one of the world’s largest global solidarity movements for gender equality. For over two decades, Elizabeth has been instrumental in creating change in communities all around the world; uplifting the lives of others, just as her life was once uplifted. The memoir brings to vivid life one extraordinary woman’s story of persevering through incredible odds and finding her true calling–while delivering an important message of hope and empowerment in a time when we need it most. (Scribner Book Company)

USC PAM: Workshop@PAM: Flower Mandala Drawings
2021-05-20 16:00 | CA
Unwind in this soothing mandala drawing workshop, which takes inspiration from flower motif designs.
In this drawing workshop, you will learn how to create intricate geometric patterns using overlapping layouts of shapes and organic forms.
What is a Mandala?
A mandala is a spiritual symbol in Buddhism and Hinduism. It’s a symbolic representation of the universe with an inner and outer world. The word mandala comes from Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, and directly translates to “circle.”

Find your Mandala inspiration by exploring the USC Pacific Asia Museum’s collection here:
http://pamcollections.usc.edu/mwebcgi/mweb.exe

Supplies needed:

Colored pens and markers
White drawing paper

More about the Artist:
Yeu Q Nguyen is a multi-disciplinary artist and educator based in Los Angeles. Her art workshops and exhibitions have attracted thousands of live participants across Southern California at notable venues such as the USC Pacific Asia Museum, the Autry’s Southwest Museum, the Audubon Center at Debs Park, and the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art. Q likes to marry the old and the new in her art practice, frequently inspired by her Vietnamese cultural heritage and classical arts as well as her interests in modern technology and contemporary social issues.

Born in Vietnam and immigrated to the US as a teenager, her poetry and art was also featured on the cover of the Inlandia Institute’s 2020 literary anthology titled “A Short Guide To Finding Your First Home In The US.” As a community art organizer, she has curated and developed multiple public art programs in the North East LA region, attracting more than 15,000 participants and providing work opportunities to more than 200 artists and independent creatives. In her spare time, Q likes to read, cook, explore the outdoors, and dote on her beloved Bengal cat named Jazz.
You can find out more about Q and her work on her website www.yeuqnguyen.com and connect with her IG, FB, Twitter @yeuqnguyen

Cost: FREE

Vroman's: Tim Grover discusses Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness
2021-05-20 18:00 | CA
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From the elite performance coach who authored the international bestseller Relentless and whose clients have included Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwyane Wade, comes this brutally honest formula for winning in business, sports, or any arena where the battle is fiercely unforgiving.
In Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness, Tim Grover shows why he is one of the world’s most sought-after mindset experts. Drawing on three decades of work with elite competitors, Grover strips away the cliches and rah-rah mentality that create mediocrity and challenges you to embrace reality with single-minded intensity. The prize? Massive success.
Whether you’re an athlete with championship dreams, an entrepreneur building a business, a CEO managing an empire, a salesperson closing a deal, or simply a competitor determined to stand in the winner’s circle, Winning offers thirteen crucial principles for achieving unbeatable performance.
This book reveals the truth about the obstacles and challenges that stand between you and your goals: Winning never lies. Winning knows your secrets. Winning wages war in the battlefield of your mind. Winning wants all of you. And more.
If you’re addicted to the taste of success and crave more, then you’re ready for Winning’s results-driven performance strategy. And if you’re already winning and want to learn how to execute at a level that will establish you as one of the greatest–so you can own not just this moment, but the next, and the next–this book will show you the path. (Scribner Book Company)
“Tim Grover was by my side for fifteen years, and knows more than anyone about building winners. This book is essential for those who want to be the best at whatever they do…and are willing to pay the price to get there.”
–Michael Jordan

Boston Court: Virtual Cinema – Hermitage: The Power of Art
2021-05-26 - 2021-06-01 | CA
A GREAT ART ON SCREEN DOCUMENTARY
A spectacular documentary event tours through St. Petersburg’s State Hermitage Museum, a wonderful complex of buildings with the largest collection of paintings in the world, to retrace two and a half centuries. Audiences pass through the magnificent interiors that provided a meeting point for foreign artists, architects and intellectuals creating connections through art and culture.
Tickets: $10
Runtime: 90 minutes
Rating: Treat as PG-13

USC PAM: Teens@PAM: Mindfulness Workshop
2021-05-26 16:00 | CA
Join the USC PAM Teen Ambassadors in a virtual workshop designed to help you manage stress and clear your mind! Teaching artist Kabir Singh will guide you through a mindful meditation centered on looking at artwork in the museum’s collection followed by a writing activity. Learn to center your mind to better get though the rest of the week (and school year!).
This workshop is FREE for teens ages 13+ and is presented in partnership with the Pasadena Public Library.

Cost: FREE

Vroman's: David Yoon discusses Version Zero
2021-05-27 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/mt9mke0t
From the brilliant mind of New York Times bestselling author David Yoon comes a lightning-fast and scorchingly observant thriller about how we can save ourselves from the very real perils of a virtual world.
Max, a data whiz at the social media company Wren, has gotten a firsthand glimpse of the dark side of big tech. When he questions what his company does with the data they collect, he’s fired…then black-balled across Silicon Valley.
With time on his hands and revenge on his mind, Max and his longtime friend (and secretly the love of his life) Akiko, decide to get even by rebooting the internet. After all, in order to fix things, sometimes you have to break them. But when Max and Akiko join forces with a reclusive tech baron, they learn that breaking things can have unintended–and catastrophic–consequences. (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)
David Yoon grew up in Orange County, California, and now lives in Los Angeles with his wife, novelist Nicola Yoon, and their daughter. He drew the illustrations for Nicola’s #1 New York Times bestseller Everything, Everything. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Frankly in Love, which was a William C. Morris Award finalist and an Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Literature Honor book. David and Nicola also recently announced the launch of their own YA imprint for love stories starring people of color called Joy Revolution, part of Random House Children’s Books.
You can visit him at davidyoon.com.
Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites, Legend, and Warcross series. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry as an artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing games, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles with her illustrator-author husband, Primo Gallanosa, and their family.

USC PAM: Teens@PAM: Let's Make a Zine!
2021-05-28 18:00 | CA
Join the Teen Ambassadors as they lead you in a workshop that combines wordsmithing and crafting to create a unique zine about identity, experience, and cultivating joy in light of the continuous racially motivated attacks on the Asian community. This workshop will provide a safe space to share with peers and express yourself creatively.
This workshop is FREE for teens ages 13+ and will be on Zoom.
Link and supply list will be provided via email after registration.

Cost: FREE

Boston Court: Both and... a Play About Laughing While Black
2021-05-29 - 2021-06-09 | CA
A VIRTUAL WORK-IN-PROGRESS PRESENTATION
On the eve of her mother’s death, a woman takes a journey to the underworld, where she discovers the healing power of joy.
Both And… A Play About Laughing While Black is a brand new one-woman play, written and performed by Carolyn Ratteray. Through clowning and a tour-de-force performance, Ratteray weaves stories in which she meets her ancestors, remembers how to laugh, and learns some important things about what’s inside her mother’s purse.
This piece is a work-in-progress. Boston Court is delighted to share this virtual workshop with our audience. We hope you’ll join us on the exciting journey of developing art!
#MakingScriptsHappen
Both And… will be available to view on demand for free from May 29th-June 9th on Boston Court’s UScreen storefront. If you have any questions about how to watch, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@bostoncourtpasadena.org.

USC PAM: Workshop @ PAM: 50 Years of PAM
2021-06-01 12:00 | CA
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, USC PAM and creative collective Narrated Objects invite you, our community members, to contribute to the 50 Years of PAM Story Collection! During the one-hour writing workshop, authors Teena Apeles and Andrea Richards of Narrated Objects will lead participants in writing about an experience they’ve had at the museum through storytelling exercises.
The goal is to craft and share stories that explore the varied experience of engaging art, community, and museum space. Participants will have an opportunity to submit their stories for the collection. The 50 Years of PAM Story Collection will debut on our website in the fall!
Suggested materials to have for the workshop: writing implement and paper, or tablet or computer, for drafting stories.
For questions or to request accommodations for this event please contact Cristina Hernandez-Guerrero at ch45852@usc.edu.
For additional information please visit https://pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/
