Share: A chorus of “Eww!” reverberated around the historic mansion. The voices belong to roughly two-dozen middle schoolers all crowded into a child’s bedroom that is filled with toys and furniture from over a century ago. Follow:
Meat District Lets You Look & Get Hooked
Share: The Meat District Company offers a unique dining experience where guests can witness fresh, natural meat being grinded and watch chefs prepare meals through an open kitchen. The Australian-based restaurant, located on Raymond Street in Old Town Pasadena, is the company’s first location to open in the United States. Since their grand opening about a month ago, supervisor Ennovy Ruvio said they have been successful in luring meat-lovers. “We get very busy on the weekends,” Ruvio said. “It’s been really good.” …
Cancer survivor strives to help others through art
Share: People wearing bio-hazard radiation suits walked into the room carrying a container. The lid opened with a ksssssssssh as it released the freeze-dried smoke. From out of the container they pulled a black pill and handed it to the girl with three-foot long tongs and waited for her to swallow it before leaving the room again. The only thought going through her head was “Why aren’t I wearing one of those masks?” Follow:
Japanese tea ceremony keeps traditions alive
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
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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.