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     Armory logo , Friday, July 21, 2023  Armory logo , Friday, July 21, 2023
    Plein Air Exhibition July 21, 2023 - December 10, 2023
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    The Armory Center for the Arts presents the exhibition Plein Air, a group exhibition that explores shifting ideas of western landscape, painting, and fieldwork. Traditional plein air painting, which typically involves painting outdoors in a single sitting to capture a vista in a certain quality of light, is taken as a point of departure to consider the ways in which humans use, observe, record, and commune with the land. In this exhibition, the practice of plein air painting is considered in the context of land surveying and settling, public and private space, multidisciplinary onsite research, art history, and the embodied experience of being there. Outdoor painting from observation is approached as ground truth—as bearing witness—a way to experience, process, and understand a range of physical landscapes, and our relationship to them.

    The exhibition includes work by Susanna BattinEsteban Cabeza de Bacairis yirei huKB JonesHillary MushkinSterling Wells, and Paula Wilson. The exhibition was organized by guest curator Aurora Tang for the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tucson. An expanded version will be on view in the Armory’s Caldwell Gallery from July 21 to December 10, 2023.

    Gallery Hours are Fridays 2:00-6:00 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm.  The entrance is free, but donations are appreciated. 

     

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     Pasadena Senior Center logo , Friday, September 1, 2023  Pasadena Senior Center logo , Friday, September 1, 2023
    Free Events at the Senior Center September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
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    Members and nonmembers of the Pasadena Senior Center are invited to free events and activities for anyone 50 and older.  

    Registration for Zoom activities and most onsite events is required by visiting www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and clicking on Activities & Events, Lectures & Classes or Resources. Everyone who registers for Zoom events will receive an email link for joining each activity online.  

    Monthly Food Distribution — Friday, Sept. 1, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot at Pasadena Senior Center. Low-income adults 60 and older receive one free box of food and couples receive two. Each box includes foods that meet specific nutritional needs, such as cheese, canned fruits and vegetables, dry milk and related dairy products, cereals and other grain products, and more. Proof of income and California ID are required for first-time recipients. Boxes are heavy, so bring a pull-behind personal cart to the parking lot between the Pasadena Senior Center and the Metro Gold Line station. Opening boxes on the premises is prohibited. For more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Resources, then Food Distribution Programs or call 626-685-6732.  

    Final Concert in Summer Series – Monday, Sept. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Pasadena Senior Center’s summer concert series concludes with the 14-piece Great American Swing Band performing two sets in the Scott Pavilion: 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Come for one or stay for both. Reservations are not required.

    How to Navigate Colorectal and Prostate Cancers – Thursday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Cancer can be a challenging experience to navigate. It is important to remember that you have full control over what, when and how much you choose to share about your diagnosis. This is the first in a series of monthly lectures about this important issue. Organized by the City of Hope, the series has been designed to provide valuable information and support to people affected by these types of cancers.

    Legal Consultations – Thursday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Learn about wills and trusts, conservatorships, durable powers of attorney and estate planning. To schedule a required appointment, call 626-795-4331.

    Movie Matinees – Fridays, Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29, at 1 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Each PSC member who registers may bring one nonmember guest.

    • Sept. 8: “Champions” (2023, PG-13) starring Woody Harrelson and Kaitlin Olson. A former minor league basketball coach under court order to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities soon realizes that, despite his doubts, this team can go further working together than they ever imagined.
    • Sept. 15: “9/11” (2017, R) starring Charlie Sheen and Gina Gershon. Five people trapped in an elevator in the North Tower of the World Trade Center during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks work together to try to escape before the unthinkable happens.
    • Sept. 22: “Bye Bye Birdie” (1963, G) starring Dick Van Dyke and Ann-Margret. A rock singer travels to a small Ohio town to make his farewell television performance and kiss his biggest fan before he is drafted.
    • Sept. 29: “The Social Network” (2010, PG-13) starring Jesse Eisenburg and Andrew Garfield. As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by twins who claim he stole their idea and by the cofounder who was later squeezed out of the business.

    Chair Yoga – Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Improve balance, strength, flexibility and well-being while sitting on a chair or standing while using a chair for support during this gentle and meditative class.

    What Is the Right Medicare Plan for You? – Thursday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Discover the five tips to help you choose the most cost-effective Medicare plan that meets your specific needs while saving money and making the most out of your Medicare benefits. Presented by Foundation for Senior Services.

    Standards and Show Tunes with Bob, Don and Dave – Thursday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Join pianist Bob Lipson, singer Don Snyder, bassist David Young and drummer Matt Crawford for an afternoon of music featuring everybody's favorites from the Great American Songbook. Sing along, kick up your heels and dance or simply tap your toes to the rhythm of the music.

    Health Fair and Fresh Produce Distribution – Friday, Sept. 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Health fair services indoors will include blood pressure and glucose testing, hearing tests, updates in Medicare health plans, resources and more. Preassembled bags of fresh, nutritious vegetables will be distributed on the patio while supplies last courtesy of Order of Malta Mobile Ministries. Everyone is encouraged to bring a bag or personal pull-behind cart to transport the produce home. Registration is not required.

    Age Well Roundtable – Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. What’s on your mind? Participants will listen and learn from each other about aging and share experiences and insights in an environment where all viewpoints, fears and feelings are valued by the group. Based on participant needs and requests, specialists from Foundation for Senior Services will address specific topics of interest in this series of ongoing roundtable sessions.

    MUSE/IQUE Offstage Education Workshop – Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 3:30 p.m. Take a deeper look at MUSE/IQUE's 2023 season "Music = Power.” Offstage programs feature guest artists direct from the concerts, hosted by Heather Lipson Bell, MUSE/IQUE's director of education, community engagement and digital media.

    Bone Health Basics: Understanding Osteoporosis – Thursday, Sept. 21, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis happens when more bone is broken down than replaced. It is called a “silent disease” because it weakens bones to the point that they can break easily, and people who develop it may not notice any changes until a bone breaks – usually in the hip, spine or wrist. Come learn about what demographic categories are at higher risk of osteoporosis, as well as prevention, symptoms, treatments and more. Presented by Scan.

    Terracotta Pot Painting Workshop – Monday, Sept. 25, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center.  Express yourself through the art of decorating and painting terracotta pots. All materials will be provided, including pots, soil and seeds. Instructors are Olivia Hur and Mena Joung of Crafts 4 Smiles.

    Your Personal Memoir: A Lasting Legacy to Touch the Future – Thursday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Every person has a story to tell that can provide guidance and inspiration for family members and those we’ve touched throughout their lives. Learn ideas and techniques for writing your own personal memoir that will impact future generations. Presented by Foundation for Senior Services.

    Mediation and Dispute Resolution – Thursday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Learn how to resolve conflicts with the help of a trained mediator, including property ownership, landlord/tenant disputes, workplace/employment issues, family disagreements and more. Presented by Loyola Center for Conflict Resolution.

    Food Pantry – Ongoing weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Don’t let financial hardship, being homebound or other issues prevent you from eating healthy food. Pasadena Senior Center volunteers deliver food and other supplies to your door while maintaining social distancing. To request food delivery, call 626-685-6732 and leave a message. Someone will return your call as soon as possible.

    Home Tea Program – Ongoing. Anyone 50 and older can sign up to receive tea and an inspirational card once a month.

     

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    Old Pasadena Walking Tour October 7, 2023
    10:00 am–11:15 am
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    Old Pasadena Walking Tour


    10:00am–11:15am

    Pasadena Heritage offers their popular in-person Old Pasadena Walking Tour on first Saturdays in 2023 beginning on February 4, and continuing every other month.  Old Pasadena Management District is a proud sponsor of these educational and enjoyable tours of our historic district.  

    Saturday, October 7 - Old Pasadena Walking Tour South

    June’s tour will include historic Dayton Street and some of our first Black-owned businesses, the first fire station, and Friendship Baptist Church. It also includes Mills Place, the location of what the LA Times would call “The Night of Terror.” Learn the story of how the burning of a Chinese laundry began the expulsion from Pasadena’s first commercial district of our Chinese population.

    This tour features the ruins of Pasadena’s second library, a historic theatre that is now readapted as condominiums, and perhaps one of the most controversial preservation stories regarding an entire block that was saved.

    Old Pasadena has had many transformations over its many years as our first commercial center. Without Pasadena Heritage, this National Register Historic District would have been destroyed! Now it is one of the finest examples of downtown revitalization in the country. Let one of their trained docents lead you through the historic neighborhood and reveal its many hidden and unusual architectural details, old alleyways, and historic signs. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours with a walking distance of approximately 1 mile.

    Saturdays bi-monthly in 2023:

    Old Pasadena Walking Tour - South
    February 4, June 3, and October 7

    Old Pasadena Walking Tour - North
    April 1,  August 5,  and December 2

    Tickets: $18 Members | $22 Non-members

    Reservations are required, so purchase your tickets beforehand.  Please note that the tours are exterior only.  

     

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     City of Pasadena logo , Wednesday, October 11, 2023 5:30 pm  City of Pasadena logo , Wednesday, October 11, 2023 5:30 pm
    National Coming Out Day October 11, 2023
    5:30 pm–7:30 pm
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    National Coming Out Day


    5:30pm–7:30pm
    Presented by: City of Pasadena
    100 N. Garfield Avenue
    Pasadena, CA 91101




    Free to the public

    This Wednesday, October 11, 2023, is National Coming Out Day. 

    Celebrate love and gender expression in all forms! Pasadena Public Health Department, Pasadena Public Library, and Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will host Pasadena’s 8th annual National Coming Out Day Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Pasadena City Hall Courtyard. This annual free event is part of the City’s efforts to celebrate and foster an inclusive community.

    The City of Pasadena is an inclusive city, accepting of everyone regardless of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital status, socio-economic status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or disability.

     

     

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