Monthly Archive for November, 2010

Special offer to see Uptown Downtown at the Pasadena Playhouse!

playhouse-2Don’t miss this limited time offer! Purchase your ticket to see Leslie Uggams in UPTOWN DOWNTOWN for only $25! (Regular ticket price $59)

Offer good for front orchestra/front balcony seats

USE CODE: CYBERUD25

 

Performance schedule:

Tuesday, November 30 – 8 p.m.

Wednesday, December 1 – 8 p.m.

Thursday, December 2 – 8 p.m.

Tuesday, December 7 – 8 p.m.

Wednesday, December 8 – 8 p.m.

Thursday, December 9 – 8 p.m.

 

Show your ticket at the concession stand for a complimentary cup of hot cider!

 

*TICKETS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND MUST BE PURCHASED BY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2010. LIMIT OF 4 TICKETS PER PURCHASE.

** CIDER OFFER GOOD ONLY ON ABOVE DATES AND IS NOT VALID WITH PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED TICKETS.

Click HERE to purchase your ticket!

Holiday classics from the Bethany School on December 10!

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The Playhouse District Association welcomes the Bethany School who will be performing holiday classics at the Vroman’s Outdoor Courtyard to herald the holiday spirit!

 

Friday, December 10, 7 pm

Christmas Concert @ Vroman’s Courtyard

695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena  

 

We hope to see you there!

Kids take Center Stage in Theatre 360’s Fall Season of 13

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Theatre 360 and the Carrie Hamilton Theatre at the Pasadena Playhouse are happy to welcome 13, opening on December 10 through December 19 in the Carrie Hamilton Theatre at the Pasadena Playhouse, 39 South El Molino in Pasadena. Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown and book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn.  The performance schedule is Friday at 7:30 pm and Saturday’s at 1:00 pm & 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available by calling Theatre 360 at (626) 577-5922.

 

 

ABOUT THEATRE 360:

Theatre 360 is an award-winning children’s theatre company and school that offers professional theatre and theatre education to children of all ages. Since 2001, the theatre company has trained students on-stage and back stage through classes and workshops, developing their talents and abilities into working theatre professionals.

To find out more, visit theater360.org.

Small Business Saturday: November 27, 2010

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November 27, 2010 is the first-ever Small Business Saturday,

a day to come together in support of the small businesses we love.

The shops and restaurants that employ our neighbors and reinvest our money close to home.

They are the businesses that are the heartbeat of our communities and local economies.

Take the pledge to support small business! Join the movement.

 

Why support small businesses?

Local Jobs: For every year over the last decade, 60% – 80% of new jobs were generated by small businesses.

Small Business Administration

The Economy: Small businesses represent 99.7% of all employer firms.

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Employment: Small businesses employ half of all private sector employees. 

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Your Community: For every $100 spent at local small businesses, $68 returns to the community.

Civic Economics

Alternative Christmas Market @ Fuller!

You are invited to attend Fuller Seminary’s Alternative Christmas Market and Holiday Celebration on November 19 from 3 - 9 pm! 

Schedule:

Marketplace: 3 pm-7 pm
Holiday Celebration: 3 pm-9 pm
Family Time & Cookie Decorating: 7 pm

 

Come buy your Christmas presents from local and international ministry and nonprofit organizations. Fair Trade standard and other ministry-supporting goods will be sold in the marketplace and holiday-related drinks, crafts, and activities will be available in the Catalyst.

 

Located at Fuller Seminary’s Barker Commons:

135 N. Oakland Avenue Pasadena, CA 91182

For more information, click HERE or call 626-584-5435.

Welcome, Monopole Wine!

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We are excited to announce the opening of a new wine store and tasting bar in the Playhouse District, set to debut next week! 
 

With much anticipation, MONOPOLE WINE proudly invites you to be of the first to experience all that it has to offer in its new store.

GRAND OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, November 13
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Sip our wines, shop our store and savor small bites from Elements Kitchen!

21 S. El Molino Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101


About Monopole Wine:

Monopole Wine is Pasadena’s premiere wine store and tasting bar, inviting both the wine connoisseur and the wine curious to tour, taste and learn about wine. We offer a thoughtful selection of hand-picked rare and premium wines from around the world at competitive prices.

 

Our staff is passionate and proficient about wine and are happy to offer suggestions or pour a taste. Our wine bar is open daily offering inspired tasting flights, as well as winemaker events and wine classes, which are highlighted on our monthly calendar of events.

 

Visit the website by clicking HERE.

New series of events at Pacific Asia Museum this Fall/Winter!

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ACTIVE CULTURES: Bite-Size Conversations, Bold Ideas! At Pacific Asia Museum this Fall/Winter, 7:00 – 10:30

 

 Come join the fun for a dynamic series that explores the diverse cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands through food, drink, art, fashion and history! Each evening pairs two experts and two topics from the world of art and culture, presenting on his or her area of expertise. Conversation continues over drinks and select food tasting by local restaurants.


$10 General Public/ Free for members

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Friday November 19! Holding On to History in China & The Art of Sumo in America

Schedule of Events:

7:00 pm – Galleries, bar open

8:00 pm - Jonathan S. Bell: Heritage Professional with years of experience in China

 8:30 pm - Andrew Freund: Director of USA Sumo

9:00 pm Q&A

 

The evening will feature a live sumo performance by elite-level sumo wrestlers, including the three-time World Sumo Champion

To find out more, visit pacificasiamuseum.org