Author Lisa See puts her hands in cement at Vroman’s new Authors Walk of Fame in Pasadena
by In celebration of its 120th anniversary the management at Vroman’s bookstore decided to create a new Authors Walk of Fame, similar to the one in …
Category: Pasadena
Lawn replacement can be beautiful! Just see these gorgeous front yards in Pasadena,
I was recently invited to a program about replacing lawns–a very big deal in California because of the changing climate. The idea was very timely …
Free archery lessons in Pasadena at the Roving Archers in the Lower Arroyo
Ever secretly wanted to be like Katniss Everdeen? Now is your chance to take an archery lesson at the Roving Archers range in Pasadena. …
Farewell, adios and goodbye to bookstores in Pasadena. Another one just closed. Only two left.
[Post originally published 2014] Pasadena has always been a kind of high-culture city. Philharmonic orchestras (until recently we had two), art movie houses, notable 20th …
Behind the scenes at the Tour of California bike race at Stage 7 in Pasadena
If you are looking for the results at Stage 7 of the Tour of California race, go to ESPN. This blog post is about what …
See photos of jacaranda trees in full, glorious bloom along Del Mar in Pasadena
Originally from the drier regions of Brazil, jacaranda trees have since been planted around the world. I understand they are even a favorite in Nepal! …
Urban escape into Arroyo Seco with a beautiful bridge and that witch-favorite–datura
The Arroyo Seco in Pasadena is these days a dry canyon. Before the goverment built the wide concrete channel that runs through it, however, it …
See Arlington Garden in Pasadena on National Arbor Day
The City of Pasadena held a tree planting event on Arbor Day, which is almost seems redundant since Pasadena is already a heavily forested city. …
See where Trader Joe’s got started as a fast-service wine and cheese store in Pasadena, California
Once upon a time there was a convenience store called Prontos, located on Arroyo Parkway and Pico in Pasadena. Then one day the owner decided …
The Los Angeles Arboretum lake is full. Winter’s over but the California drought is not.
It’s amazing what happens after three days of steady downpour here in Southern California. The lake near Lucky Baldwin’s historic cottage in the L.A. Arboretum …