By now you’ve probably noticed that I get excited when I hear the word “free.” Especially during this holiday season. The holidays can be a reminder that the economy is still not where  it needs …

There seems to be a lot of holiday-themed arts and craft workshops going on around town, so I thought I’d gather the info and pass it along. If the holiday stress is getting to you, …

Remember that scene in Back to the Future where the woman is handing out fliers and urging passersby to “Save the clock tower!” Remember that? That’s how I felt after discovering that the Pasadena Playhouse …

El Dia de Los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and by Latin Americans in the U.S. The holiday gathers family and friends together to pray for and remember …

So many events, so little time. October has begun and there are plenty of activities to add to your calendar (and not just Halloween-related events). There are some great wine tasting and cooking events on the …

I just discovered that 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy. Over 140 countries all over the globe are celebrating. What are we celebrating exactly? The IYA2009 website describes it this way:
“The International Year of …

The California Art Club and L.A. Opera are partnering together for the Ring Festival.  Artists can join up with the California Art Club to capture on canvas images inspired by Richard Wagner’s operas, The Ring of the Nibelung. Admission is …