lessons at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Children’s cartooning and drawing classes, for children 4 through 10, taught by Art Center College of Design students, meet at 1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Pasadena Public Library, Santa Catalina Branch 999 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena (626) 744-7272 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Join in an open poetry reading, facilitated by Don Kingfisher Campbell, from 3 to 5 p.m. Throop Unitarian Church 300 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena (626) 622-8085 All are welcome to a donation-based Hatha yoga class meeting from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Saturdays. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Vroman’s 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com Coach Bill Sharman and NBA photographer Andrew Bernstein Bill Sharman discuss and sign “The Los Angeles Lakers: 50 Amazing Years in the City of Angels” at 2 p.m.
“Charting the Canyons” photos courtesy of Autry National Center; “The Barber of Seville” photo courtesy of LA Opera
SUNDAY Autry National Center 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park (323) 667-2000 autrynationalcenter.org In Family Playhouse, learn about the art of Chinese knots, then make a knotted friendship bracelet, at 1:30 p.m. Gold Rush reveals the myths and realities of panning for gold Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock 2225 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock (323) 226-1617 centerartseaglerock.org A functional and fine art festival features a local artists’ exhibit and sale, live music, a raffle and foods from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jewelry, ceramics, accessories, glass, mosaics, candles, lotions, potions and other fine wares are available. A portion of the proceeds and all raffle ticket sales benefit the Center. Suggested donation, including raffle ticket, is $5. Additional raffle tickets are $5 each or three for $10. Hollywood Christmas Parade Orange Street and Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood (866) 727-2331 thehollywoodchristmasparade.com An 80-year tradition continues with 2009’s parade, starting at 6 p.m. Erik Estrada and Laura McKenzie serve as broadcast hosts, actress Susan Lucci is Grand Marshal and brothers Kyle and Christopher Massey are parade route reporters. For the first time, the parade will be taped for nationwide, prime-time broadcast Dec. 10 and 24. The event will include film, stage and TV celebrities, awardwinning marching bands, equestrians, dazzling floats and specialty characters — plus, of course, Santa. The U-shaped route starts at Orange Street and Hollywood Boulevard, traveling east on Hollywood, south on Vine Street, then west on Sunset Boulevard back to Orange Street. For reserved grandstand seating (on Hollywood Boulevard between Orange and Highland) tickets are $35. Group discounts are available. Curbside seating is free along the entire route. Call to order tickets, and visit the Web site for more information. LA Opera Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles (213) 972-8001 laopera.com Rossini’s “The Barber “The Barber...” of Seville,” directed by Emilio Sagi and conducted by Michele Mariotti, opens at 2 p.m. and continues through Dec. 19. Call or visit the Web site for performance times and dates and to purchase tickets. Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840 nortonsimon.org
A guided tour, “Religion and Art in Southeast Asia, offers insight into the beliefs, practices and rituals of Buddhism, Hinduism and Janism by viewing sacred stone and bronze sculpture, starting at 1 p.m. Stories in the Afternoon presents tales about feasts as families create still-life collages in front of “Still Life with Fruit and Vegetables” by Snyders and de Vos at 2 p.m. Old Pasadena Holiday Sing-Along Festival One Colorado Courtyard Colorado Boulevard between Fair Oaks and De Lacey Avenues (626) 564-1066 oldpasadena.org/holiday Old Pasadena’s holiday kickoff weekend celebration concludes with a festival from noon to 6 p.m., featuring performances by Theatre 360, California College of Music, Basement Dance Center and Crescenta Valley High School Choir. San Gabriel Valley BnBs Annunciation Church Hall 1307 E. Longden Ave., Arcadia (323) 283-6346 The nonprofit dance club offers beginning square dance classes for singles and couples from 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays. Sierra Madre Playhouse 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre (626) 355-4318 sierramadreplayhouse.org The Tap Chicks, seasoned dancers ranging in age from 50 to 84, dance to music from Broadway tunes to ’40s favorites and contemporary songs, choreographed by Pam Kay, who provides musical accompaniment, comedy and sings, at 7 p.m. Call or visit the Web site for tickets. White Satin Wedding Show Westin Hotel 191 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena (626) 683-8243 whitesatinweddingshow.com Alina Pizzano of Alina Pizzano Courture Bridal Shop presents her original designs on a New York-style runway, plus a groom fashion show with formal fashions of Friar Tux. The event, from 1 to 4 p.m., includes a sparkling sake tasting, group dance lessons for couples from the Rose City Dancers, plus songwriters Bruce Gartniz and Kathy Bee showcasing their original “1st Dance” songs. Angi Ma Wong, the “Feng Shui Lady,” discusses how to Feng Shui your wedding ceremony and there’ll be floral demonstrations, mini manicures and massages, and an “Ask the Experts” roundtable with wedding planners, musicians, limos, photographers and DJs, plus the lowdown on linens, calligraphy and custom gift wrap, makeup and hair makeovers, and the chance to order wedding favors and wedding cards by artist Kellye Wallett. Tickets are $6 through the Web site; at check-in, use the code word “Turkey” and admission is $4.
MONDAY 20th Century Club of Eagle Rock 5105 Hermosa Ave., Eagle Rock (626) 430-0058 Board-certified neurological rehab specialist Dr. Vincent Fortanasce presents his prescription for Alzheimer’s prevention in a free 9:30 a.m. talk; an optional lunch is available for $12 with advanced reservations. Altadena Senior Citizens Center 560 E. Mariposa St., Altadena (626) 798-0505 Learn “Memoir Writing Made Easy” in classes from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays. Arcadia Bridge Center 333 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia (626) 445-3797 Brush-up Bridge Classes continue, with sessions at 11:40 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays and 10:10 a.m. Saturdays. Athletic Garage Dance & Body Work 121 Waverly Drive, Pasadena (626) 229-9769 athleticgarage.com Learn salsa dancing without a partner with instructor Desi Devon from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays. Cost is $15. Avenue 50 Studio 131 N. Avenue 50, Highland Park (323) 258-1435 avenue50studio.com
Autry National Center “Charting the Canyon: Photographs by Mark Klett and Byron Wolfe,” exhibiting 21st-century color photographs along with historic drawings and images of the Grand Canyon, continues through Jan. 3, 2010. The photo exhibit “Dreamers in Dream City” by Harry Brant Chandler (whose family founded the LA Times) — color portraits, personal insights and biographies of 54 accomplished and colorful people in LA history, from immigrants to billionaires — continues through Jan. 3, 2010. In honor of their valiant efforts during the recent wild fires, firefighters, park rangers, police officers and their families can visit the museum free of charge through Dec. 31. Call ext. 336 for school tour information and reservations. Autry National Center | 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park | (323) 667-2000 | autrynationalcenter.org
Classes in painting still life in oil or acrylic with Margaret Garcia run from 7 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and cost $12 per session. Students should bring their own paper and pencil, canvas or panel. Garcia will provide paint for the first session. Barney’s Beanery Comedy Night 99 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 405-9777 barneysbeanery.com You never know who’s going to show up on Barney’s Beanery’s second-floor patio for Monday comedy nights, at 9:30 p.m. Juggling Club at South Pasadena Middle School 1600 Oak St., South Pasadena (626) 799-0381 Hone your coordination and learn a fun skill at the free Monday Night Juggling Club at 6:30 p.m. Adults and kids over 10 are welcome. Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia (626) 821-4623 arboretum.org A self-directed botanical watercolor workshop (no official instructor) runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. ending today, in the Oak Room. Cost is $42, $35 for members. This is an opportunity for painters to support and learn from each other. Pasadena Public Library, Hastings Branch 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena (626) 744-7262 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Pajama Storytime for ages 3 to 8 starts at 7 p.m. Mondays. Pasadena Public Library, Lamanda Park Branch 140 S. Altadena Drive, Pasadena (626) 744-7266 pasadenapubliclibrary.net The Rave Reviews book club meets at 2 p.m. Mondays. The Great Literature and Discussion Group discusses a selected classic at 11 a.m. each Monday at the library. Recovery International Self-Help Group Thurner House, Lacy Park 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino (310) 306-6766 lowselfhelpsystems.org Celinda Jungheim leads a group on learning to manage the symptoms of fears, phobias, anxiety, depression, panic, anger, relationship problems and more, meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays. Sierra Madre Chorale Sierra Madre United Methodist Church 695 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre (626) 357-0560 Choir rehearsals are 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays at Sierra Madre United Methodist Church. No tryouts are necessary. If you love to sing, come join in. Vroman’s 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com Miriam Pawel discusses and signs “Union of Their Dreams: Power, Miriam Pawel Hope and Struggle in Cesar Chavez’s Farm Worker Movement” at 7 p.m.
The Wellness Community-Foothills 200 E. Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena (626) 796-1083 twc-foothills.org The Wellness Community and the Lance Armstrong Foundation present a free six-week program, “Cancer Transitions: Moving Beyond Treatment,” from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 7. The program bridges the gap between cancer treatment and life following cancer. Panelists include an oncologist, a fitness expert, a nutritionist and licensed psychotherapist facilitator discussing exercise after treatment, specialized nutrition for cancer survivors, the need for continued emotional and social support, effects of cancer treatment and long-term medical management.
TUESDAY Arroyo Singers (626) 564-2514 or (323) 256-5332 Arroyo Singers seeks female singers. The group meets Tuesday evenings in Pasadena. Call for details. Avenue 50 Studio 131 N. Avenue 50, Highland Park (323) 258-1435 avenue50studio.com The studio’s Tuesday night figure-drawing sessions feature three Drawing session hours of drawing (7 to 10 p.m.) using live models. Cost is $12 per session; art benches are provided, but you must bring your own drawing supplies. Congregation Shaarei Torah 550 S. Second Ave., Arcadia (626) 445-0810 Ongoing adult education classes with Rabbi Michael Barclay run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Crowell Public Library 1890 Huntington Drive, San Marino (626) 300-0777 crowellpubliclibrary.org A free “brain aerobics” class, designed to improve language skills, challenge your memory and mitigate hearing loss by learning to lip read, runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, conducted by Francine Katz, MA, SLP, CCC. Glendale Memorial Hospital 1420 S. Central Ave., Glendale (818) 502-1900 glendalememorial.com Exercise to the sounds of Big Band music and ’50s rock and roll from 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 744-4066 pasadenapubliclibrary.net An Origami display created through an ongoing relationship of respect and fellowship by students of New Horizon School (Muslim), Saint Mark’s School (Episcopal) and Weizmann Day School (Jewish) opens today and continues through Dec. 31. Storytime for infants up to 17 months starts at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Toddler Storytime for kids
ages 18 to 36 months are at 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Pasadena Public Library, Hastings Branch 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena (626) 744-7262 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Doodlers, squigglers and scribblers aged 5 to 12 can meet with teachers from the Art Studio in Pasadena to learn the fundamentals of sketching and painting at 4 p.m. Call to sign up. Pasadena Public Library, Hill Avenue Branch 55 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena (626) 744-7264 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Preschool Storytime starts at 10:30 a.m. Pasadena Public Library, Lamanda Park Branch 140 S. Altadena Drive, Pasadena (626) 744-7266 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Preschool Storytime starts at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Throop Unitarian Church 300 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena (626) 622-8085 All are welcome at a donation-based Hatha yoga class meeting from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Tribal Café 1651 W. Temple St., Echo Park (213) 483-4458 tribalcafe.com Glendale author Sona Ovasapian and co-host Sheng Peng present an open mic night of spoken word and other forms of acoustic expression at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Tuesday Musicale Recital Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 576-0990 A monthly recital at 12:30 p.m. presents instrumental and vocal selections from classical to modern music. Free. Vroman’s 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com Bill Boyarsky discusses and signs “Inventing LA: The Chandlers and Bill Boyarsky Their Times,” at 7 p.m. Women at Work 3871 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 796-6870 womenatwork1.org The Job Search Assistance Group meets from 11 a.m. to noon each Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY Athletic Garage Dance & Body Work Studio 121 Waverly Drive, Pasadena (626) 229-9769 athleticgarage.com Instructor, dancer and choreographer Desi Devon teaches salsa dancing from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost is $15 per session. -CONTINUED ON PAGE 52
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