Share: On Friday, March 16, 2026 art and cultural organizations all over Pasadena came together at Pasadena City Hall to share art in all its form with the community during cultural event ArtNight. Art is an activity everyone has done before, in some shape or form. Whether it was scribbling with markers as a child, dancing alongside friends on a night out, or singing your heart out to your favorite song on the radio; art is all around us. In Pasadena, for two days every …
‘Third Act’ is a touching tribute to Asian American life, cinema, and family
Share: When director Tadashi Nakamura took the stage to introduce the screening of his film “Third Act” in the Westerbeck Recital Hall, the first thing he asked was for everyone to close their eyes. “Picture a loved one who is unable to be here sitting next to you,” he told the audience. “Then take a deep breath in, and a deep breath out. Now open your eyes.” Nakamura’s request was more than an emotional palate cleanser before a hard-hitting movie. “Third Act” itself is a …
My Territory: Nueva Yol, Nueva Yol
Share: Take the 1 train to 157th Street and enter an ethnic enclave that captures the spirit of New York City and pays homage to the Dominican Republic. Walking around the bustling streets of Manhattan, the smells of fried foods like pastelitos, and Spanish are spoken in every corner. Women drag their kids along on long trips to the local boutique stores to buy their seasonal wardrobe. Men fill barber shops with boyish banter, blaring 90s bachata tunes out of a speaker too big and …
Pasadena’s newest third space opens its arms to the community
Share: White walls with exposed brick peeking through complement the white flowy drapes hanging from the ceiling. Flower arrangements dangle delicately from chandeliers as the sunlight illuminates the coffee bar. Tranquil energy surrounds the atmosphere from the hectic pavement outside. Board games and lively conversation from the customers are echoed throughout. This is what’s been missing from the community, a place to co-exist, conversate, and breathe. Inside an old home medical supply store now turned into a vintage-style venue and cafe, Atelier held their grand …
Remembering Octavia Butler’s trailblazing legacy during Women’s History Month
Share: Spread out in a dimly lit room in the Huntington Art Gallery, lie two of the hundreds of Octavia Butler’s personal notebooks in the possession of the Huntington Library. Within the spiral notebook pages, etched in pen, are paragraphs overflowing with self-assurance, affirmations, and appraisal. In a time where heroes in novels were strictly white men in Eurocentric storylines; Butler fought against the grain to see real representation: Black heroes in stories of their own. She wore her identity proudly. She knew exactly her …
‘I am because we are’ : Ujima and Blackademia celebrate 100th year of Black History Month
Share: The sound of African drums bellowed through the Quad as students cheered and danced, hyping each other up in a growing dance line. The drumming echoed through campus while performers moved in sync with the beat, creating an energy that caught the attention of students walking to class. Some stopped to watch and even joined in as Ujima and Blackademia encouraged others to participate. Students clapped along and stepped into the dance circle as a performance turned into a celebration that brought people together …
My Territory: A park, a home, a memory
Share: 568 E. Mount Curve Avenue, Altadena, California, at the top of Lake Avenue, stands a piece of Altadena history. Essentially being there my entire life, Farnsworth Park was only second to Loma Alta park when it came to parks in Altadena, but that’s only because they had a pool and indoor basketball courts, but you didn’t hear that from me. My history with Farnsworth started early every Sunday when I was about eleven-years old. My dad had finally convinced my mom to allow me …
New cliques, same campus: Here’s a guide to PCC’s newest clubs
Share: Last week, the quad was buzzing with PCC students, both new and old, excited to explore all the different clubs and personalities during Club Rush. This event dubbed ‘Club Rush’ is a social outing where all of PCC’s clubs come together to teach people about new cultures, help them out with extracurricular activities, and offer a variety of ventures for everyone to partake in. As for those who weren’t able to make it or find a club they were looking for, don’t wait until …
My Territory: The park I can always come back to
Share: It’s the last day of summer break, my closest friends congregate at my place and grab a wagon full of camping chairs. 30 minutes until sunset, we rush over the winding streets and arrive at Grandview Avenue, an entire street dedicated to a park at the base of a mountain. 20 minutes until sunset, we make our way up the mountain trail, careful not to drop any of the precious snacks we brought along. 10 minutes until sunset, we’re sitting in our chairs, sipping …
My Territory: A world away, just minutes from campus
Share: On an otherwise quiet stretch of Mission street in San Marino, Ghiaia Cashmere operates like a small anomaly—part atelier, part living room, and while standing inside, the rest of the street disappears entirely. Incense smoke rises from oversized potted plants, smoke softens the light while Italian jazz blares in the background. Ghiaia feels less like a shop and more like a quiet arrival elsewhere. Founded by Sicily native, Davide Baroncini, Ghiaia Cashmere blends heritage with modern discipline. The shop’s atmosphere—incense in the air, loose …