Share: Everyone took off their shoes. There were creaks as they stepped up onto the wooden deck, their feet relaxing in relief from the painful rocks inlaid in the dirt. As they filed in one by one, everyone either took a spot on the floor cross-legged or kneeling, or on one of the few wooden stools. The walls were little more than decoration, being made of wooden slats that hid nothing from the outside world. Follow:
East LA Punk is alive and well in the hearts of many
Share: Punk veterans Alice Bag, coordinated with blue suede shoes to match her azure blue hair, and Jimmy Alvarado, in a black Ramones T-shirt, are likely the most eloquent and well spoken punk rockers that you will ever meet this side of Henry Rollins. Follow:
Folk Tree hosts annual Day of the Dead altars and exhibition
Share: With Halloween right around the corner, when’s a better time than now to pay homage to the dead? Follow:
Question the projection with Side Street Projects and Freewaves
Share: Art-centered non-profit organizations Side Street Projects and Freewaves came together for ArtNight Pasadena to create an interactive event meant to challenge people to interpret the meaning behind public art and current events. Follow:
Halloween creeps up, students dawn disguises
Share: Halloween is the one day of the year when it’s considered acceptable to be dressed as outrageously as possible. One might even say that for this holiday, more is more. It’s a chance to become one’s alter ego, a favorite superhero, a frightening monster, or even a satirical version of a celebrity or public figure. Follow:
Adapted classic horror gets Wicked in the cemetery
Share: “‘Do not mind the Sprites. They will not bite…hard,” quips a gypsy. “The Pagans have no respect for the dead!,” says another, as pagans, sprites, fairies and woodland creatures come out from the shrubbery to dance and entertain through the lush grounds and walkways, greeting patrons that await the Wicked Lit experience. Follow:
Hopping over to The Bunny Museum
More than 30,000 bunny collectibles cover the inside and part of the outside of Candace Frazee and Steve Lubanski’s home in Pasadena.
Lancercard ID cards give students access to art, movies and music
Share: Besides obtaining a higher education, being students at Pasadena City College has its monetary benefits. As enrolled students at PCC, students are all required to get a student ID, the LancerCard, which allows access to an array of resources the campus has to offer. Such access includes resources like the computer lab, Learning Assistance Center, the physical fitness facilities, and the hundreds of books at Shatford Library. But the LancerCard also offers a variety of discounts on entertainment outside the school campus. Music lovers …
Rocking out to better music education
Share: “Where you goin’ tough guy?” he said. The boy stopped dead in his tracks, waited a moment, and turned around. He stared at the man who had called him out and the crowd erupted with laughter. Follow:
Haunt allows for zombie interaction
As the military truck slowly makes its way to its final destination, you hear it. A slight groan, feet shuffling close by and suddenly you realize you’re surrounded by the undead.