Tag Archives: Pasadena

The 42nd Occasional Doo Dah Parade in Pasadena: What Did That Look Like?

On November 24th, a glorious Sunday in East Pasadena, folks gathered with high expectations dressed in street clothes and ludicrous costumes. They were waiting in anticipation of the 42nd running of The Pasadena Occasional Doo Dah Parade. The crowd was a … Continue reading

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‘San Gabriel Valley Pride’ Returns to Central Park with ‘Stonewall 50!’, Car Show, Entertainment and Food

“San Gabriel Valley Pride: Stonewall 50!” 18th Annual LGBTQ Pride Event and Car Show will present their 18th annual LGBTQ Pride celebration on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from noon to 10 p.m. in Pasadena’s Central Park. What makes the SGVPride … Continue reading

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Vanessa Collier Brings her ‘Honey Up’ Tour to LA: Amazing Blues and More

Vanessa Collier makes her first California appearances this week when she hits a triumvirate of local clubs. In support of the release of her latest album Honey Up, Vanessa will be performing at Big Mama’s Rib Shack on Saturday, June … Continue reading

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Blind Lemon Peel Opens For Titans Of Blues Tour At Rose Theater In Pasadena February 28

Blind Lemon Peel opens the Titans of the Blues Tour on February 28, 2019, at the Rose Theater in Pasadena. The Titans of the Blues Tour stars Coco Montoya and Tinsley Ellis, both top Alligator Records blues artists. Blind Lemon … Continue reading

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Here Kitty Kitty! The 2018 CatCon Roars into Pasadena With a Massive MEOW!!!

Hundreds of cat and kitty lovers invaded the Pasadena Convention Center on Saturday to fulfill their feline obsessions and bask in the atmosphere of like-minded fanatics.  An endless array of cat products caused many oooh’s and aww’s, from low-brow to … Continue reading

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Goldenvoice Presents Arroyo Seco Weekend: A Music Extravaganza You Won’t Want to Miss

The 2-day Arroyo Seco food and music festival made its debut just last year, but it is already one of the hottest events in Southern California. Goldenvoice is the same team that is behind Coachella and the FYF Festival, so … Continue reading

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In a Bittersweet Reprieve, the ‘Stinko’ Gets a New Home in Neighboring South Pasadena

After announcing the close of their Alhambra restaurant last month, the original Twohey’s Restaurant will now be moving to South Pasadena in the Spring of 2018. With recent negotiations to renew their lease in Alhambra unsuccessful, the original Twohey’s Restaurant … Continue reading

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One Door Opens but Another Closes: Original Twohey’s in Alhambra to Close in February 2018

UPDATED 12-16-2017: Legendary Twohey’s of Alhambra will permanently close its doors at the beginning of the year as the restaurant’s lease was not renewed. The restaurant and its mid-century modern styled building and interior ceiling lamp decor, cozy beige circular booths, … Continue reading

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Photo Essay: The 40th Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade

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Twohey’s Take-2: the Route 66 Landmark Makes Landfall in Pasadena

UPDATE August 1, 2018 – Twohey’s Tavern has been rebranded as Foothill. Alhambra’s original historic Route 66 local favorite, Twohey’s restaurant, which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, has opened an extension of its fare to Pasadena with a re-imagining of classic … Continue reading

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