The Pasadena Senior Center auditorium was jam packed with the City’s finest Thursday morning to celebrate the 20th Annual Black History Breakfast and recognize the accomplishments of black Americans both locally and nationally who continue to shape our society... More »
The Shakespeare Club welcomed the 2017 Rose Queen Victoria Castellanos and her Court to the Shakespeare Club villa for their Annual Luncheon held in their honor on February 7th. During the Friendship Hour preceding the lunch, Shakespeare Club Members and Guest... More »
The Women’s City Club in Pasadena was the setting for the Daughters of the American Revolution Martin Severance Chapter annual awards breakfast this month. The prestigious DAR History Award was presented to Ian Ruskin, who stars in the one-man play and 20... More »
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce hosted a casual after hours mixer so that local business owners and employees could get acquainted and meet their neighbors. This month’s mixer was held at California Pizza Kitchen. These social mixers are held periodically at ... More »
Fashionistas and philanthropists came together to support Five Acres, a child welfare agency, and shop the latest clothes from Laurel Berman’s Black Halo line and accessories from Nancy Gale’s JAMAH. Black Halo is best known for their iconic “Jackie-O” dress a... More »
A look at galas, benefits, special events and fundraisers coming up for the week ending Sunday, February 12 Tuesday: Five Acres’ Fashion for Philanthropy Five Acres presents Fashion for Philanthropy featuring Black Halo. A fundraiser and lively discussion with... More »
Hillsides, a foster care charity, held a gala sponsor reception for donors on January 31 at Alma de la Rosa restaurant in Pasadena. Some 70 guests enjoyed appetizers and drinks at the new restaurant owned by Robert and Deborah Simon, the site of the former AKA... More »
The Pasadena Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosted a Kwanzaa celebration at the La Pintoresca Branch Library for the 28th annual celebration of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. “Kwanzaa is about unity and, this year more than ever, it’s importan... More »
Legendary Craftsman arts professor and author Robert Winter, 92, was honored Wednesday evening by the Arroyo Seco Foundation with its Lifetime Achievement Award. The former Occidental College professor and Arthur G. Coons Professor of the History of Ideas, Eme... More »
The Assistance League of Pasadena celebrated 75 years of community service and improvement at The Valley Hunt Club on Tuesday. The Pasadena chapter was founded in 1936 and chartered in 1941. It is one of the oldest in the country and is known for supporting fi... More »
The Pasadena Sierra Club group is hosting its Holiday Benefit Dinner to give current and prospective members can learn about the group’s upcoming outings and conservation activities. “We’ve been monitoring the Hahamonga ‘Big Dig’ project and watching that, but... More »
Tournament of Roses Royal Courts ranging from decades past to this year’s new lineup reunited at the 78th Annual Queen’s Breakfast hosted by the Pasadena Jaycees Tuesday morning to celebrate the traditions and legacy of the Royal Court and to give attendees a ... More »
