Snapshots feature 36 such meditations from a diverse group of writers, each of whom draws on a photograph from their personal archive to inspire a short essay.

Intimate and powerful, these reflections exhibit a range of sensibilities and experiences, offering unique insight into the lives and interests of both established and emerging authors. Expressing a dynamic array of styles, relationships, landscapes, and preoccupations, Snapshots is an album for our life and

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Prepping for a holiday weekend in 2020 calls for a little bit of creativity to turn home into a destination. This Labor Day weekend, explore, eat, and enjoy local in Playhouse Village!

Explore

Explore virtually or with a physically–distanced tour across Pasadena. Learn about the public art in Playhouse Village with our Virtual Public Art Tour, with new pieces added every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on our Instagram and Facebook. Learn facts and stories about the architecture and heritage of our neighborhood with self-guided Visit Pasadena’s Architecture Tour. Perfect time to prep for the next time your out-of-state friend can come and visit!

Eat

Take a break from cooking and eat local. Escape to the Boulevard, sidewalks, and patios of Village restaurants and cafes now offering al fresco dining. For those who prefer to enjoy their meals at home, bring back your favorite dishes with many taking pick-up and delivery. Visit our Village Delivers page to see who is offering these dining experiences.

Enjoy

Enjoy some of our local attractions in the comforts of home. Pique your intellect with short films and documentaries, or dive into the world of a thrilling movie with Laemmle Theatre’s Virtual Cinema.

Labor Day weekend would normally mark the end of a Pasadena Symphony & POPS’ Summer Concert season. With many special moments now uploaded onto their website, grab some wine and small bites, queue up your favorite performances, and enjoy a Pasadena Symphony & POPs Play-At-Home concert featuring some of music and Broadway’s best without leaving the house.

We wish everyone a restful Labor Day, and hope these ideas can jumpstart a fun and safe weekend. Stay tuned with what’s happening in the Village by following our Instagram and Facebook.

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