Pacific Asia Museum is one of only four institutions in the United States dedicated exclusively to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands. The museum’s mission is to further cultural awareness and understanding through the arts. Pacific Asia Museum has a collection of over 14,000 works of art including paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, jades and textiles from all over Asia a... More »
The Norton Simon Museum is known around the world as one of the most remarkable private art collections ever assembled. Over a thirty-year period 20th-century industrialist Norton Simon (1907–1993) amassed an astonishing collection of European art from the Renaissance to the 20th century and a stellar collection of South and Southeast Asian art spanning 2,000 years. Among the most celebrated wor... More »
NewTown is a dedicated consortium of accomplished professional artists and artist/administrators – musicians, dancers, film and video makers and visual artists – all of whom donate their time to ensure new creative opportunities for their colleagues throughout Southern California. It is a leader in the resurgence of artist-run, not-for-profit organizations currently emerging in Southern California... More »
The Huntington Library’s collection of rare books and manuscripts in the fields of British and American history and literature is nothing short of extraordinary. The Art Collections are distinguished by their specialized character and elegant settings in three separate galleries on the Huntington grounds. A fourth space, the MaryLou and George Boone Gallery, hosts changing exhibitions.... More »
Descanso Gardens is a beautiful outdoor oasis, located on acres of land in La Cañada Flintridge, with forests, lakes, floral gardens, and even an enchanted railroad. Call Descanso Gardens for upcoming exhibits in the Carriage House. Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. (818) 949-7980. Website: www.descansogardens.org.  Open: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost: Free with garden ... More »
The California Art Club’s primary purposes are to promote the fine arts in the fields of painting, drawing and sculpture referred to as traditional and representational art, with a special emphasis placed on the academic traditions and craftsmanship established by the founders of the corporation; to produce and promote art exhibits that foster understanding and interpretation of the traditional ar... More »
Art Center College of Design has been a leader in art and design education for almost 80 years. The College offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines, as well as Public Programs offering design education to all ages and levels of experience. Fundamental to Art Center’s core curricula is a commitment to social and cultural engagement and giving students the tools and ... More »
The Armory Center for the Arts is a community arts center that offers innovative approaches to creating, exploring, and presenting the arts to students of all ages. In addition to providing an outlet for contemporary art exhibitions and performances, the Armory offers studio art classes and a variety of educational outreach programs to schools and throughout the community. Upcoming exhibitions inc... More »
Pasadena police arrested a man Wednesday night for allegedly trying to steal a community resident’s bicycle. Francisco Hernandez, 29, is in custody accused of burglary, said Pasadena Police Department Lt. Lisa Perrine in a telephone interview. Hernandez allegedly stole a bicycle from a residential garage in the 1200 block of Inverness Drive, Perrine said. The homeowner returned shortly after the b... More »
Pasadena Fire Chief Dennis J. Downs presided over a badge ceremony in recognition of the promotions of Fire Engineer Aceanyer (AC) Brown to the rank of Fire Captain and Firefighter Edbert (Kimo) Pasimio to the rank of Engineer. Captain Brown, who has served with the Pasadena Fire Department for 16 years, is a member of the Department’s Recruitment Committee and Urban Search & Rescue Team and rec... More »
