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The Curtain Goes Down on the Pasadena Playhouse
Sunday, February 7th, 2010 | 11:47 pm

The debt-ridden, 93-year-old Playhouse went dark Sunday night, facing an uncertain future.

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Boston Court to Premiere “Oedipus El Rey,” a Tale in the Barrio

The Theatre @ Boston Court will open "Oedipus El Rey" by Los Angeles playwright Luis Alfaro on  Feb. 27. In this gritty reimagining of Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex,” the modern kingdom is the barrio of East LA. Our ruler, just released from prison, is in search of a new place called home.  What is our young homeboy's destiny?

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Could we Experience our own Haiti?

In light of the recent catastrophic earthquake in Haiti the editors of Pasadena Now are reprinting an article entitled "A Katrina of our Very Own"

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Ray Bradbury Musical at Fremont Theatre

In the new musical Wisdom 2116, a husband and wife married nearly 40 years arrange separately, without each other’s knowledge, to purchase android replicas of their younger selves to give to their spouses as presents

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How to Find that One Special Banker for Your Business

So many banks look attractive on paper only to find out that it is not the long term commitment you were hoping for

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The Wine Detective Takes the Mystery out of Wine

Red wine,  white wine or both -- it’s up to you how many or how much and if you like what you taste it’s available for purchase

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Dish Bistro Opens in Old Pasadena

First, we'll answer the obvious: Dish Bistro & Bar on Union Street in Old Pasadena has no connection at all with La Cañada's DISH Restaurant.  A step inside and glance at the menu says the same thing.

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Eliza Jane Schneider Takes on “Freedom of Speech”

A true story, Eliza Jane Schneider’s twenty-five character solo play, Freedom of Speech, will take the audience on her journey through the kitchenettes and hearts of America

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Winter at Descanso Gardens Means Camellias

Descanso Gardens celebrates its arrival with flower shows and a new festival “The Golden Age of the Camellia”

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Black History Month Performance: Asha’s Baba: Griot

Griot examines the journey of a young African-American boy who wants to know his people’s place in history, becoming a man with a life’s mission

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Vertical Wine Bistro: It’s Got a New Attitude

With “wine dude” David Haskell running the restaurant and Chef Doug Weston now handling the kitchen, Vertical Wine Bistro sports a new menu and a new attitude

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PYMO to Take Part in Youth Orchestra Day Summit

Orchestras joining PYMO for the celebration include the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra, the Olympia Youth Orchestra, and the Verdugo Young Musicians Association

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Fiestas Patrias: A Celebration of Independence

Aztec dancers, Ballet Folklorico Nahuatzen, the crowning of the queen and the "El Grito" heralded independence for 9 Latin American countries

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What a View and Happy Hour Too!

The patio at Paseo Cantina has some of the best views in the city and fantastic margaritas too

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