Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Altadena Public Library Presents Joel Taylor Jazz Trio to Celebrate Its Annual Holiday Program

Wednesday, December 2nd, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the Altadena Library presents the Joel Taylor Jazz Trio featuring Jeff Richman and Dean Taba as its musical lineup to kickoff its 2015 Annual Holiday Program.

Joel Taylor has been in demand as one of the most versatile drummers in the L.A. studio and touring scene since moving to Los Angeles in 1985. He’s performed with the likes of Stanley Clarke, Josh Groban, Eric Benet, Michael Bublé, Bobby Caldwell, Diane Schuur, and Yanni, among others.

Joel is on the short list of drummers for legendary producers David Foster and Peter Wolf. He has performed on numerous film, TV, and video game soundtracks—including Gran Torino, Anchorman, Hannah Montana, and Jonas Brothers—and is also featured on over 100 of the drum tracks for the award-winning, multi-platinum, Guitar Hero II & III, Rock the 80’s and Rock Band video games. He now engineers, records, produces and composes for a variety of artists in his studio, Jackalope Recording, and worldwide via the internet.

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Altadena Public Library Presents Music Artist Kenny Sara & The Sounds of New Orleans

Saturday, November 14th at 6:30 p.m., the Altadena Library District presents Kenny Sara & the Sounds of New Orleans as its musical artist for November’s Second Saturday. Kenny Sara & the Sounds of New Orleans feature a four-piece band of musicians whose style ranges from New Orleans Jazz to Zydeco Cajun and 60s/70s/80s funk.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Kenny began playing professionally with seasoned musicians at the age of 14.

“Kenny Sara is the real New Orleans deal.” – Grace Le, OC Weekly

“Steady but unobtrusive percussion.” – Los Angeles Magazine

Kenny’s musical collaborations include names like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Woody Allen, and Bo Diddley to name a few. He’s played in various venues and festivals like: the Playboy Jazz Festival, the Cal-Poly Wine Tasting Festival, the Portland Blues Festival, the Los Angeles Jazz Festival, and the Chicago Blues Festival to name a few. Kenny also served as Musical Director for the national tour of One Mo’ Time musical review and the Broadway production of One Mo’ Time in New York City.

Monday, November 2, 2015

Altadena Town Council Land Use Committee Meeting Agenda for November 3, 2015

Diane Marcussen, Chair, Altadena Town Council, has issued the agenda for the Land Use Committee meeting for November 3, 2015 meeting to be conducted at the Altadena Community Center, 730 East Altadena Drive, starting at 7:00 p.m.

A pdf version is available by clicking here.

1. CALL TO ORDER: Diane Marcussen, ATC Chair

2. Pledge of Allegiance: LUC Committee Member

3. Roll Call

4. Approve Meeting Agenda(s) – November 3, 2015

5. Approve Minutes – October 2015

6. Action Items: The committee is expected to take action on the following items:

6.1. Sale of less than one acre of the (County) Altadena Golf Course to the Altadena Country Club – Jennifer Lee, Lorrie Drogin
6.1.1. Public Comment
6.2. R2013-02962 Proposed New Verizon Cell Tower at 2561 Fair Oaks Ave – Gloria Sanyika, Dean Cooper, Patricia Sutherlen, Justin Robertson
6.2.1. Public Comment
6.3. R2015-02193 Request to sell alcohol –

Monday, November 2, 2015

This Holiday Season “Celebrate Christmas with the Links”

On Sunday December 6, 2015 The Pasadena¬-Altadena Chapter of the Links Incorporated will host Christmas with The Links, a holiday jazz affair being held at the Noor Ballroom in Pasadena from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Christmas with The Links is a perfect prelude to a fun and magical holiday season—complete with savory brunch cuisine, lively jazz music, and a ‘vendors lane’ featuring exquisite boutique items. The festivities feature powerhouse jazz tunes from Roscoe Owens and The Jazz Trio. Guests are in for a real treat – an afternoon of good food, music, dancing and holiday cheer.

For over 50 years, The Pasadena-Altadena Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, has served our communities by offering resources to empower adults and children, providing tutoring and mentoring programs for youth and encouraging civic involvement. The chapter has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to deserving high school students in the Pasadena Unified School District. Proceeds from this year’s highly anticipated holiday affair will benefit the chapter’s Links-Up for Success: Connecting through Mentoring program,

Friday, October 30, 2015

Altadena Public Library Presents “Crones” A Staged Reading by Writer-Director Mimi Seton Starring Anna Mathias and Lily Knight

Friday, November 13th at 8:00 p.m., the Altadena Library District presents The Sisters in Peril’s next staged reading, “Crones.”  This two-hander written and directed by Mimi Seton, centers on two women, best friends from adolescence, who re-unite 40 years later to lend a hand to each other during a time of crisis for both.  One is a pragmatist, the other a mystic, but being psychologically savvy and humorous New Yorkers, their dialogue is as funny as it is moving. The audience is given an opportunity to “overhear” what two older women talk about behind closed doors when their guards are down and are free to be completely intimate. The Sisters in Peril reading series is dedicated to giving older women writers and composers a voice in the community.

The staged reading was first read at The Culture Project in NYC in August of 2015, starring Mimi Lieber as Zoe Greenberg and June Gable as Poppy Mac Claren. This is the first time it will be heard in Los Angeles.

Friday, October 30, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter for the Week of October 24, 2015

Sunday, October 18th

7:00 PM – A grand theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1700 block of N. Allen Avenue. Property Stolen: black Husky tool bag.

9:30 PM – A shooting at an inhabited dwelling occurred in the 2100 block of S. Raymond Avenue. Suspect vehicle described as a dark early 1990’s Honda or Toyota. No injuries. On-going investigation. …

Monday, October 19th

12:00 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2500 block of E. Washington Boulevard. Suspect(s) entered the location via unknown means. Property Stolen: currency. On-going investigation.

9:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 700 block of Devirian Place. Suspect(s) shattered the front door glass panel. No stolen property. On-going investigation.

Tuesday, October 20th

No significant Incidents

Wednesday, October 21st

1:00 AM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 1700 block of E. Atchison Street. Damage: paint scratched.

10:52 PM – Toni Burton,

Friday, October 30, 2015

Altadena Library District in Conjunction with the Rotary Club of Altadena Hosts An Afternoon with Danny’s Farm

Thursday, November 12th, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., the Altadena Library, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Altadena, will host Danny’s Farm, a special petting zoo founded by former Los Angeles Dodger Pitcher and current pitching coach for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Jim Gott and his wife Cathy in 2007, in honor of their son Danny, who is diagnosed with Autism. As a child, Danny was drawn to farm animals and out of his continued affinity to them, Danny’s Farm was formed. The farm is based at Cal Poly Pomona, but because of the generosity of the Rotary Club of Altadena, you and your family can have this experience right here in your own Altadena backyard!

Danny’s Farm offers a safe and nurturing petting farm and social environment for all children and adults including those with autism and other developmental disabilities.

This program is being generously sponsored by the Rotary Club of Altadena!

The Rotary Club of Altadena,

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

The Altadena Library Celebrates Halloween and Día de Los Muertos

Story, Photography and Video by MONICA TERADA

Children and parents came out to the Altadena Library on Tuesday night for a Halloween and Día de Los Muertos celebration, featuring spooky orange cupcakes and fun activities.

Andreas made a pirate out of his sugar-skull. He said he didn’t have anyone’s help to make it and he “used food coloring and beads.” His sister, Adeline, made a girl looking at a butterfly with her sugar-skull.

A few tables over, Zephyr, dressed in a Captain America costume, was decorating his sugar-skull with several layers of different colors of food coloring. His sister Alizé, who was dressed as a princess, was standing beside him observing. Zephyr added that he was going to put his multi-colored sugar-skull on an altar.

Other activities at the Halloween celebration included Mexican paper flowers and trick or treat bags. Jessica quickly learned how to put together her paper flower and proceeded to instruct others at her table.

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Meet Neighborhood Artists at the Next Open Studios Art Tour

Open Studios is a vibrant group of artists from Altadena and Pasadena, dedicated to the promotion of ART and to sharing it with neighbors. Open Studios provide twice yearly, free art shows to the community. The Open Studios Art Tour is a self guided, multi-location event featuring many genres of art from local artists at their studios, and host retail locations. There will be art for every taste including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, neon art, mixed media, assemblage, photography, jewelry and textiles.

Join Open Studios on the weekend of December 5th and 6th, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day. Come and share this fun and exciting weekend featuring:

• 52 Artists showing at 29 Studios & Locations – More Artists!
• Live Music & Demos
• Food & Refreshments

Open Studios Art Tour will be held Saturday December 5th and Sunday December 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Altadena and Pasadena. Maps will be available at each location

View online map at www.openstudios.gallery for more artist photos,

Friday, October 23, 2015

Gold Line Extension to Azusa – And Express Bus to Glendale, Burbank, Bob Hope Airport Begins March 5, 2016

MTA Director Mayor Michael D. Antonovich announced that March 5, 2016, will be the official opening date for the Gold Line Foothill Extension to Azusa. “This new rail service is a milestone for regional transportation in Los Angeles County,” said Antonovich. “I applaud MTA CEO Phil Washington for expediting the opening of this vital extension and Gold Line CEO Habib Balian for a job well done building the line on time and on budget. The Gold Line will be the backbone of our transit system in the San Gabriel Valley for many years to come, linking the rest of the county to the many businesses, cultural venues, and downtown areas of the Gold Line corridor cities.”

“With MTA Chair Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti and MTA Director Councilman John Fasana, we are working toward a truly regional transportation system that serves all parts of the County,” Antonovich added. “We will work together as a region to build on the success of the Gold Line to go beyond Azusa and on to Claremont —