Share: Antique book collectors and history buffs alike made their way to the Pasadena Convention Center over the weekend for the 49th California International Antiquarian Book Fair, uniting more than 200 vintage book sellers from over 30 countries. The Antiquarian Book Fair is considered to be one of the most prestigious exhibitions of literature in the world, also selling rare autographs, photographs, prints, manuscripts, restaurant menus, and maps. Follow:
Vuillard at the Norton Simon: indoors and outdoors on a grander scale
Share: Past stone benches of cold and chiseled white marble, swinging glass doors and a statuesque stone Buddha lies lies “Landscapes and Interiors,” a collection of prized, turn-of-the-century French art created by Édouard Vuillard housed in the Norton Simon Museum. Follow:
Village features seasoned writer turned mixed media artist
Share: The Pasadena Village opened its doors to the public on Thursday evening to an exhibit featuring mixed media, oil, and watercolor pieces by 87 year-old artist Loretta Keller. Follow:
Ioan Grillo looks inside Mexico’s criminal insurgency
Share: Twitter users across the world witnessed a rare moment of disturbing brutality on Oct. 16, 2014. A social media journalist and doctor, going by the twitter pseudonym “Felina,” was killed and photos of her dead body were posted to her account. At the time of her death, she’d been reporting on the ongoing cartel violence happening in the brutal border town of Tamaulipas, Mexico. Follow:
Photographer adds unique layer of art to Pasadena
Share: Urban wall photographer and long-time resident Bill Wishner welcomed the people of Pasadena to experience his newest art gallery “The Art of the City Wall,” featuring photographs of unique wall art from all over the world, on Thursday night at the Curatorial Assistance Exhibit. Follow:
Thrills and twists set the stage at the Sierra Madre Playhouse
Share: It’s been a while since the Sierra Madre Playhouse (SMP) has produced a thrilling play. This season they’ve decided to change that by bringing back one of Broadway’s popular historic long-running thrillers, “Deathtrap”. Follow:
Gatsby fashion draws nostalgic crowd
Share: While Baz Luhrmann’s film interpretation of “The Great Gatsby” received lukewarm reviews by critics, the film was praised for the authenticity of its 1920s costumes, even winning the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for designer Catherine Martin. Follow:
The cutting edge cookie cutter
Share: Over this past weekend, the Cookie Cutter dance show made it’s way down from the Bay Area to Southern California. Follow:
Start the New Year with fresher foods
Share: Freshly farmed produce is making its way to the farmers’ market and then to Pasadena dinner tables. Follow: