Arroyo Monthly May 2006

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MAY 2006

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The area’s finest musical organizations find heavenly voices in Los Angeles Children’s Chorus

Charity spotlight on Mothers’ Club Children’s books with heart “Mother’s Day in Monrovia” home tour

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“BEST EYEWEAR” andra Tsing Loh’s latest one-woman show is a hilarious take on motherhood. In “Mother on Fire,” which she brought to the Pasadena Playhouse in February for a benefit performance for the Pasadena Unified School District, Tsing Loh captured the anxiety, the insecurities, the struggles and the desperation of a mother trying to find — and afford — the best education for her two children.

At times, she ran crazed across the stage, and each segment of the show was marked by an offstage voice counting down the months she had left to find a kindergarten. Behind the humor was obviously a loving mom with all the best intentions, and in the end everything worked out just fine.

This reminded me that mothers really don’t get enough credit.

Though moms have one official day (Mother’s Day is May 14 this year), they deserve many more days of recognition. So, for our May issue, we decided to celebrate mothers and their pride and joy: children.

Undeniably, mothers have the toughest job on earth. But metaphorically speaking, we’re all familiar with the pain and joy of giving birth when we produce something new and unique. Whether it’s writing a song, painting a canvas or building a house, that creativity feels momentous because there's a part of us in it.

Here at Arroyo, we experience that every month. The labor that goes into putting the magazine together is rewarded when Arroyo arrives from the printer, the stories finally brought to life.

Here’s to creativity … and most of all to Mom.

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ARROYO MONTHLY PUBLISHER Dale Tiffany • EDITOR IN CHIEF Julie Riggott • ART DIRECTOR Agnes Carrera CONTROLLER Michael Nagami • HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Andrea Baker ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Leslie Lamm • ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Linda Martin ACCOUNTING Valerie Steffens, Ellen Biasin, Laila Abdanan ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Fred Bankston, Elizabeth Chase, Drita Gjeloshaj, Wai Sallas, Charlie Spradling CONTRIBUTORS Teena Apeles, Jenine Baines, Nancy Davis, Jacqueline Fox, Greg Gillooly, Carl Kozlowski, Brenda Rees, Hank Schlinger, John Sollenberger, Tracy Wilcoxen EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Tracy Spicer • COPY EDITOR Heather Holmes ADVERTISING DESIGNERS Yvonne Guerrero, Jay Cribas, Joseph Mendoza GROUP PUBLISHER David Comden

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12 CULTURE When the LA Opera, LA Phil or LA Master Chorale need beautiful, young voices, they call on Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, a renowned group that calls Pasadena Presbyterian Church home.

14 CHARITY Mothers and children in need have a lifesaver in Mothers’ Club.

Its educational programs and community center in Pasadena have been growing in strength since 1961.

42 PERSONALITY Youth Inkwell Publishing gathered kids from around the San Gabriel Valley for a storybook project devoted to helping children in Africa.

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52 DEPARTMENTS 8 GIVING BACK Pasadena Human Relations Commission, Rosemary Children’s Services, Friends of Foothill Family Service

20 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH The final installment in a series about Supernanny’s rules for parenting

41 LANDSCAPE DESIGN Landscaping with less water 45 REAL ESTATE Selecting a contractor 48 TABLE TALK Chef, mother and soon-to-be grandmother Xiomara Ardolina

49 MERRIMENT Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley is a veritable “Zin Zone.”

51 BOOKS A photo-essay book of Southern California’s highest mountain ranges

52 SHOPPING Gifts for the most important woman in your life 54 THE LIST Mother’s Day events, charity galas, vintage vehicles and more

56 NESTING Visit a Victorian dream house in Monrovia during the Mother’s Day historic homes tour.

Cover Photo: Members of Los Angeles Children’s Chorus performing in the LA Opera production of “La Boheme” Photo courtesy of the LA Opera and LACC

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Pasadena Human Relations Commissioner Nat Nehdar, PUSD Superintendent Dr. Percy Clark, Field Elementary teacher Mr. Reynoso and Pasadena Human Relations Commissioner David Leming

Nat Nehdar and local students holding the list of all the participants who donated

PASADENA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONERS, Nat Nehdar and David Leming, challenged students in 20 classes from seven schools — Don Benito, Field, Hamilton, Marshall Fundamental, Roosevelt, Washington Accelerated and Washington Fundamental — to donate money saved from cutting back on sodas, candies and junk food to save Africans who are faced with drought, disaster and famine. In 30 days, the students saved $1,500. Ayan Abdi lives in Denan, Ethiopia, and she makes only $7 a month selling firewood.

Her newborn twins are so malnourished that she cannot tell them apart.

Millions are at risk in eastern Africa after a devastating drought wiped out this year’s crop. These wonderful students have contributed from their hearts to save several hundreds in Africa. Congratulations to all the students who participated, and may all students know they have the power to save human lives.

For more information, call (626) 351-8680, or visit www.unicefusa.org.

A young boy in Ethiopia receives food from United Nations helpers.

Students from Field Elementary hold a check to donate to the program.

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Auction Chairs Marilyn Dubb and Carolyn Youssef, Tanya Johnson-Ruffin of Foothill Family Service, and Benefit Chairs Kristi Link and Kathy Meeks

FRIENDS OF FOOTHILL FAMILY SERVICE, a volunteer organization for Foothill Family Service, raised $190,000 at its annual benefit on March 18. More than 300 guests arrived dressed to the nines in either roaring ‘20s flapper styles or elegant black-tie attire to celebrate an “Evening of Gin and Jazz.” 2006 marks the 80th year that Foothill Family Service has Lisa Evans with Executive Director of provided professional family, Foothill Family Service Helen Morran-Wolf individual and group counseling, child abuse prevention and treatment, family violence prevention and treatment, teen family services and a variety of other services to families in need in the San Gabriel Valley.

The March benefit was held at the prestigious California Club. Silent and live auctions were followed by dinner and dancing. Nelson Holdo of Asanti Jewelers of San Marino donated a $5,000 gift certificate. The wines for the evening were graciously donated

by Stephen Higginbotham of Classic Wines of California, and the chocolate favors were donated by the Baghdasarian family of The Chocolate Box in La Cañada Flintridge. For more inforLisa Evans, president of mation, call (626) 584-1613, or visit Friends of Foothill Family, and Kim Shepherd, winner of www.foothillfamily.org. the Asanti gift certificate

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BY JULIE RIGGOTT

SAAC CALVIN IS VERY EXCITED. AS A MEMBER OF Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC), the 11-year-old from San Marino will sing with the LA Opera in the world premiere of “Grendel.”

The new opera was inspired by John Gardner’s 1971 novel of the same name, which is a retelling of “Beowulf,” the Old English epic about a brave warrior who defeats a monster called Grendel, Grendel’s mother and a dragon. By telling the story from Grendel’s point of view, Gardner created an emotional classic of his own.

Bringing it to startlingly dramatic life is an all-star, behind-the-scenes cast of Academy Award-winning composer Elliot Goldenthal, conductor Steven Sloane and Emmy and Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor, who also co-authored the libretto with J.D. McClatchy.

Taymor, of “Lion King” fame, will incorporate film, puppetry and masks in a production that promises to be astonishing.

“We’re wearing these really funny costumes,” said the bright-eyed Isaac, who is also trying out for a solo part in the production. “We look like gnomes. We have this wool jacket and pants and a really pointy hat. We’re going to

get really hot though. We also have gloves and Uggs.”

Though being onstage with one of the nation’s leading opera companies sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Isaac has already performed in two operas: “Carmen” and “Tosca.”

Whenever the LA Opera needs talented, young voices, it calls on LACC. Kent Nagano, the conductor of this season’s LA Opera productions of “Tosca” and “Parsifal” in which LACC performed, said the choristers are remarkable for “their professionalism, high level of character and personality and depth of preparation.”

Those qualities come from LACC’s outstanding educational program headed by Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson. Children attend weekly or twice weekly rehearsals, study music theory and receive individual voice coaching at the chorus’ home, Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Performances are geared to the level of development in five choirs: Concert and Chamber Singers (directed by Tomlinson), Intermediate and Preparatory Choirs (directed by Assistant Artistic Director Mandy Brigham) and Apprentice Choir (directed by Stephanie Naifeh).

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LACC Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson conducts The American Youth Symphony and 250 members of Los Angeles Children’s Chorus at Disney Hall.

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BY LEIGH KENNICOTT

N 2003, WHEN I FIRST WALKED INTO MOTHERS’ Club at their cheerful location at the Friends Meeting House on Orange Grove Boulevard in Northwest Pasadena, I entered a world where miracles happen. I had taken a position teaching English as a second language (ESL) to mothers who participated in the two-generational learning program that Mothers’ Club pioneered.

Susan Kujawa, a slight, energetic woman who is the current executive director, greeted me and enthusiastically showed me around.

I saw groups of children being led in a series of learning activities that were appropriate to their ages, from toddler to 5 years. I found a bright nursery for the babies, tended by one of the mothers and an early-childhood specialist. I learned that many of the teachers had started as participants at Mothers’ Club. Each mother spends time helping in various classes while taking ESL, GED tutoring, computer classes, parenting workshops and leadership training. A number of Pasadena agencies contribute workshops in career and educational planning.

But nothing prepared me for meeting the amazing mothers — and a few fathers — I taught. They came from many countries: India, Pakistan, Mexico, Russia and

Egypt. They shared a strong desire to learn English, to obtain driver’s licenses and to learn how to navigate the complexities of American society. They all wanted their children to succeed, and they saw Mothers’ Club as the perfect environment for their children to transition from

A play group at Mothers’ Club’s community center one culture to another.

Mothers’ Club began modestly in 1961 as an outreach project of the Orange Grove Meeting Society of Friends. One of the members, Mara Moser, invited a few mothers in the community to meet in a cooperative play group a few days a week.

Interest grew rapidly, and the group hired Taka Nomura as program director in 1962. By 1973, Mothers’ Club incorporated as a nonprofit organization. At that time, 60 families were being served five days a week.

One of the mothers who walked through the door with her two young sons was Kujawa. From the beginning, she realized the worth of the twotiered approach to child development at Mothers’ Club. While the children were growing and learning, mothers were developing their parenting skills and building self-esteem. She became Mothers’ Club’s part-time administrator in 1985.

Since then, the organization has worked hard to develop support and funding for its programs.

In 2001 and 2002, Mothers’ Club won a grant from First Five of Los Angeles. Later, Kujawa and her development team also received a federally funded

Even Start Family Literacy grant, among other grants from private foundations.

Although their funding had solidified, their location became more precarious. The Friends had long since relinquished responsibility for the group.

When the Friends inaugurated their own elementary school in 2002, it became clear that Mothers’ Club would need to find its own space. In 2007, the organization that now serves 70 families each year will move into a newly renovated building at 980 N. Fair Oaks Blvd.

The transition will allow Mothers’ Club to expand its services for families in need and increase its hours from half-day to all-day. It will enable Mothers’ Club to become a center for learning in the community. None of this could have happened without an enthusiastic, pro-active board, headed

by Judy Wilson, who has steered the group to its present financial strength.

Kujawa continues to be the dynamo behind the engine that powers Mothers’ Club. At a reunion in 2005, she conducted a survey of families that had graduated from the program. She found that 73 percent of the children were doing above average in

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school, 25 percent of them were in programs for the gifted or talented, and only 12 percent had repeated a grade. Of the adults, more than 50 percent volunteered at their children’s school at least once a week, while another 25 percent did so at least once a month.

Kujawa said, “So many of these families faced, and still face, significant obstacles and hardships in their lives. It is clear that the positive effects of Mothers’ Club on these families have been substantial and long-lasting.”

María Juárez and her son, Philip, are a Mothers’ Club success story. Though he endured two surgeries on his right eye and suffers from asthma, Philip blossomed with the support of Mothers’ Club teachers and staff. Without that support in public school, his teachers recommended he stay in a preschool rather than advance to kindergarten. Juárez consulted with her mentors at Mothers’ Club and, with their help, negotiated a team-work plan with Philip’s teacher that would enable him to progress.

“Philip’s smile is back,” Juárez wrote in —Continued on page 19 the English-language ARROYO ~ MAY 2006 ~ 15

Brandon Cheung, 11, of La Cañada Flintridge and Isaac Calvin, 11, of San Marino are part of the Intermediate Choir, which will perform the world premiere of “Grendel” with the LA Opera. Alana Mailes, 16, of La Cañada Flintridge travels with the Concert Choir to Italy this summer. Photo by Jake Belcher

H E AV E N LY VO I C E S —Continued from page 12

With the Concert Choir traveling to Italy this summer to serve as Guest Artist in Residence at the Tuscany International Children’s Chorus Festival, the Intermediate Choir rose to the challenge of “Grendel” and will also travel with the LA Opera to the Lincoln Center Festival in New York City after the world premiere.

Tomlinson said that they will have to learn the music quickly. They received the music for Act One in January and Act Two in April, and Goldenthal is still tweaking the composition.

But that’s only part of the challenge — the opera requires that the children sing in Old English.

On a Wednesday evening in April, the children spent part of their rehearsal finessing the pronunciation of the archaic language while singing along to Tomlinson’s piano playing and Brigham’s conducting.

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dren sing a work for the first time, they bring a special energy to it. There’s a special excitement, I think, hearing the piece and knowing that you’re the one who really brought the music off the page the first time.”

Since its founding 20 years ago by Rebecca Thompson at Pasadena Presbyterian Church, LACC has trained more than 1,000 singers. It has grown from a small church ensemble of about 25 children to a mature nonprofit organization with 250 singers from 60 Southland communities. Children ranging in age from 8 to 17 audition to join LACC. Being a virtuoso is not a prerequisite; an ability to match pitch coupled with an interest in music and a willingness to learn is enough.

Now considered one of the nation’s leading children’s choirs, LACC has performed more than 300 times and shared the stage with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and The Pasadena Symphony.

“The members of LACC have a polish and discipline that rival the best ‘grown up’ professional ensembles,” said Grant Gershon, director of the LA

Master Chorale. “The purity and refinement of their sound is absolutely first class.

“I will certainly never forget the first time that I saw LACC perform the final scene of John Adams’ ‘El Niño,’” Gershon remarked. “In Peter Sellars’ staging, their vibrating hands are streams of flowing water, and later their uplifted arms become sheltering palm trees. At the first stage rehearsal, all of us who saw this got completely choked up — it was just so simple and beautiful.”

Tomlinson believes the beauty of the children’s voices comes from the variety of music they are exposed to in the program.

Whether it’s music by Bach, Schubert or Mozart or songs in French, German or Portuguese, “we try to find beautiful pieces from different periods in music history in which the text is appropriate for the different ages of the children and the range is beautifully matched to their range,” Tomlinson said.

“We also — to help them understand the world — try to introduce them to folk songs from all different cultures of the world. We often find these pieces when we travel,” she explained. “We —Continued on page 18 took the children to

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H E AV E N LY VO I C E S —Continued from page 16

Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic one year, and we searched out and found a Hungarian folk song, which was a favorite; a sweet Polish Christmas carol; and a song about echoes in the mountains of the Czech Republic, which was fun to sing.”

LACC also commissions music such as a children’s opera to premiere in 2007 and a piece by Canadian composer Ruth Watson Henderson, which they premiered in April with the LA Phil.

Tomlinson said of Henderson’s piece, “It’s a lovely poem, in honor of our 20th anniversary, about the beauty of music we hear in nature, birds and the streams, and then how every human emotion is found in music, how it transports us to, according to the poet, a more noble place.”

The choir has received national and international attention with its performances and, most significantly, when a documentary short about LACC was nominated for an Academy Award in 2001. Conceived by benefactor Helen Bing and written and directed by Academy Award winner Freida Lee Mock, “Sing!” aired nationally on PBS stations.

All that critical acclaim is “not exactly something we sought,” said Tomlinson, whose goal is to develop an appreciation of music in the children, whether or not they pursue it professionally.

Isaac, who is in his third year with LACC, isn’t sure what he wants to do when he grows up. Like many of the choristers, he exhibits a maturity, composure and confidence beyond his years. One thing is clear: His experience at LACC and his love of singing — whether it’s music from “Grendel” on the stage at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion or songs by The White Stripes and Green Day in the shower — will take him far. AM

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UPCOMING EVENTS LACC will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a gala, “Bel Canto,” at Disney Hall’s BP Hall at 6:30 p.m. May 10. Featuring a three-course dinner catered by Patina, music by the Concert Choir and special guests and hosted by mezzo-soprano Suzanna Guzman, the fete will honor the artistic contributions of Marta Domingo and the philanthropic contributions of Helen Bing. Tickets are $350.

The Intermediate Choir joins the LA Opera’s production of Elliot Goldenthal’s “Grendel” on May 27, June 1, 3, 8, 11, 14 and 17 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Visit the LA Opera at www.laopera.com.

“One Voice Through Song,” a special 20th anniversary concert, will be held at 7 p.m. June 3 at the Ambassador Auditorium, 300 W. Green St., Pasadena.

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Is there a budding singer in your family? Auditions for the choir will be in June. Contact LACC for an audition form and more information.

For tickets or more information about any of these events, contact LACC at (626) 793-4231, or visit www.lachildrenschorus.org.

N U RT U R I N G MOMS —Continued from page 15

Proud moms, dads and kids at “graduation” newsletter compiled in the ESL classes, “but it wasn’t easy. … He is a brave boy who was raised at Mothers’ Club. … We remember this every time we look at his sticker that says: ‘Student of the Month.’” AM For more information about Mothers’ Club, call (626) 792-2687, or visit www.mothersclub.org.

LEIGH KENNICOTT is a theater reviewer for the Pasadena Weekly and currently teaches theater at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita.

SHARE THE FEELING A visitor recently commented, “Walking into the children’s yard at Mothers’ Club when the children are busy at play is uplifting and makes you remember the magical days of your own childhood when you made mud pies and shared them with your friends.” Volunteers are invited to share the feeling. Here’s how: • Every year, Mothers’ Club sells handmade Mother’s Day cards as a fund-raiser. The activity encourages creativity in amazing ways.

Elena, a mother from Russia, had always refused to do most craft projects, claiming that she wasn’t creative. When the time came to make cards this year, she tried one, then made several more, and finally helped supervise the construction of 125 cards. For your taxdeductible donation of $25, a handmade card can be sent to your mother or any woman you wish to honor. To place an order, call (626) 792-2687 or visit www.mothersclub.org. But hurry! The deadline is May 1.

• There is an ongoing need for tutors who can read to the children, help adults with their English or contribute to GED tutoring.

• Mothers’ Club is also looking for someone to draw up a list of free activities.

• Last year, the board of directors created The Guardians, a new group providing a giving opportunity for individuals who wish to support Mothers’ Club by pledging $1,000 or more. About 70 charter members joined right away.

For more information on all Mothers’ Club programs, call (626) 7922687, or visit www.mothersclub.org.

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BY HANK SCHLINGER, Ph.D. IN THE FINAL SEGMENT OF MY THREE-PART SERIES EVALUATING Jo Frost’s (Supernanny) top 10 rules for caring for children, I discuss Rule No. 7: Explanation. Frost says, “A small child can't understand how you want him to behave unless you tell him. Show and tell to get the message across. Don't reason or make it too complicated — just state the obvious.”

Frost is incorrect that small children can’t understand how you want them to behave unless you tell them. Children understand how they should behave if you are consistent in how you respond to them. If you consistently reward good behavior and ignore bad behavior, good behavior will prevail. Children don’t need to know in words why behavior is good or bad.

One of the biggest mistakes parents make is they spend too much time explaining to their child what is acceptable and what is not and why. Worse, parents offer these explanations while the child is misbehaving and often while attempting to use punishment. Without realizing it, parents may actually reward the bad behavior by paying attention to it. Moreover, very young children probably don’t understand what their parents are saying anyway; all they know is that their bad behavior got the parents’ attention.

Frost is correct that instructions to your child should be simple. But instructions are different from explanations. Explanations are long, drawn-out reasons why a child ought to behave and usually serve no purpose except to make the parent feel better. Young children don’t learn by having things explained to them.

Instructions, however, are short, simple prescriptions for behavior. They serve to inform the child specifically what behavior will be rewarded or not.

“Please do not talk with food in your mouth” is an instruction. After giving such an instruction, the parent should then reward the child with attention for not talking with food in his mouth or for talking without food in his mouth. If he talks with food in his mouth, one option is to ignore the behavior. The best strategy for undesirable behavior in general is to ignore it if you can. But you do not need to explain to your child why he shouldn’t talk with food in his mouth (e.g., “You might choke.”). Simply give the instruction and then consistently follow it with the appropriate consequence — attention or ignoring.

Remember that your children are always looking for your attention, and they often don’t care what form it takes — whether it is praise, scolding, reasoning or explaining. Make sure any attention you give your child is for behaviors you desire and refrain from attending to behaviors you don’t like, no matter how tempted you are. Remember, actions speak louder than words. AM Dr. Schlinger is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and teaches in the psychology department at California State University, Los Angeles. Contact him at hschlin@calstatela.edu.

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La Cañada Flintridge

711 Foothill Blvd.

La Cañada Flintridge

CLASSIC COUNTRY ENGLISH 760 Hillcrest Ave., La Canada Flintridge This warm and inviting home, brimming with "curb appeal", is located in the heart of La Canada Flintridge on a large 1.23 acre lot. The single story home is light & bright and has been lovingly updated and maintained. The open floor plan features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, formal living & dining rooms, family room, breakfast room, 2 offices and a pool & spa. The gourmet kitchen has granite countertops, 2 islands and a wine refrigerator. Every room has an abundance of built-in storage areas.

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Offered at $3,795,000

SPECTACULAR CALIFORNIA LIVING 887 Monarch Drive La Cañada Flintridge This traditional style home has been totally remodeled with the utmost taste. This home is situated behind gates, for the ultimate in privacy, on a gentle rolling lot of one-half acre, with a koi pond and many outdoor entertaining areas. There are over 5500 sq. ft. of living space that feature 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, family room and den/office. La Cañada schools.

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5310 Linda Vista Dr., La Canada Flintridge Bordering the Angeles Crest National Forest and surrounded by 100 year old Deodar cedars, this unique and incredibly private mountain retreat is beautifully set on a generous lot of over 2 acres. This gated estate is immaculately appointed and landscaped giving the property a unique lodge-like feel and offers views ranging from Santa Monica to Catalina Island and Pasadena to the east. The main house has 3 bedrooms, 5 baths, great room, library, office, gym, and screening/recreation room. There is a charming guest house with a full kitchen and sunken granite tub, as well as an additional studio with a loft and bath. The beautiful infinity pool is ideal for relaxing or entertaining. La Cañada schools.

825 St. Katherine, La Cañada Flintridge Breathtaking panoramic views distinguishes this approximately 6,800 sq. ft. home which features 5 bedrooms, 6 baths and 5 fireplaces. Other amenities include a two story entry with marble floor, an oak paneled library with coffered ceiling, and a gourmet kitchen to delight the chef. The staircase leads to a luxurious master suite, graced by a fireplace and a wall of French sliders opening to a balcony overlooksing the nearly 1.5 acres and 180 degree view of the San Gabriel Mountains. The meticulously landscaped grounds include a pitch and putt golf course and beautiful pool and spa. La Cañada schools.

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Old Pasadena G Verona Unique Shoes and Accessories — Shopping at Verona is like sitting on your best friend’s couch and chatting about the latest and greatest looks in fashion. Owner, Rob Kaplan, an experienced buyer, selects the most unique, best-fitting shoes and stylish handbags from internationally known designers. Prices range from $100 to $400. Verona’s motto? “Remember, you’re not like everyone else, your accessories shouldn’t be either!” Located at Flutter, 54 W. Green St., Pasadena.

Call (626) 449-3224. 4350 Tujunga Ave., Studio City.

Call (818) 508-6377, or visit www.veronashoes.com.

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Elements Kitchen — Located i n l ov e l y O l d Pa s a d e n a , Elements Kitchen combines the freshest seasonal ingredients to create a truly innovative catering company and restaurant of international cuisine. Flavors range from the Southwest to Asian to Caribbean as well as European classics. They specialize in full-service and corporate catering, boxed lunches and dinners. Visit their Web site for convenient online ordering: www.elementskitchen.com.

Open Mon-Sat 11- 6. 107 S. Fair Oaks Ave. (entrance on Dayton Street).Call (626) 440-0100; Fax (626) 440-0130.

Silver Me — Here is the jewelry boutique you’ve been looking for! Silver Me has an exclusive collection of pieces from talented silversmiths and jewelry designers to give you an expensive look at very affordable prices. Six years after launching SilverMe.com and selling at nationwide trade shows, the company has now chosen the charm of Old Pasadena to locate their first boutique. Open MonSat. 11:30-6 Sun 12-5. 2 E. Holly St. Call (626) 205-3696.

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant This is authentic, innovative Japanese cuisine at its finest.

The skilled chefs have won the award of “Best Japanese Restaurant” since 1994, consecutively! All dishes are served with great presentation and freshness. Enjoy the best sushi and dishes from Japan in an atmosphere perfect for romance, pleasure or business. Open for lunch and dinner every day. 88 W. Colorado Blvd. Call (626) 568-9310.

Old Pasadena at Flutter

Tujunga Village

54 West Green Street Pasadena

4350 Tujunga Avenue Studio City

626.449.3224

818.508.6377

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Glendale 1233 E. Broadway (818) 525-5431

Pasadena 801 E. Union St. (626) 744-2868

Montrose 2112 Montrose Ave. (818) 525-3902

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G.H. Wilke & Co. — Tucked away in San Gabriel, this jewel box of a store has been a mainstay of the San Gabriel Valley, overseen by three generations. Wilke’s present owners, Tracy R. Wilke and goldsmith Dario Pirozko, have created an atmosphere of comfort and trust for their multi-generational clientele.

Drawing from sources all over the globe, G. H. Wilke & Co. specializes in unusually colored stones, modern designs and elaborately fashioned estate jewelry. Treat yourself or a special someone to a custom design by Dario or choose a masterpiece already created. They’d love to see you! 612 W. Las Tunas Dr., San Gabriel (626) 284-9444.

John Moran Auctioneers — Expertly serving their clients since 1969, John Moran Auctioneers is a full-service auction house offering quality objects and complete personalized dedication. Monthly estate and fine furniture auctions are where collectors, dealers, decorators and others gather to buy the finest antiques, silver, American Indian, oil and watercolor paintings, jewelry, unusual accessories and so much more! They also hold an auction, three times per year, for exceptional California and American paintings. Consignment and the purchasing of estates. 735 W. Woodbury Road, Altadena. Call (626) 793-1833, or visit www.johnmoran.com.

High Noon Western Americana — This wonderful gallery and auction houses’ founding cornerstone has been the American Cowboy, from his meteoric rise following the

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J E W E L R Y Civil War, through the western expansion; culminating in Hollywood’s silver screen version of bits, spurs, chaps and saddles.

High Noon also specializes in Charro artifacts dating from the mid-1700’s, Native American historic and reservation period pieces and Fine Western Art. 9929 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles. Call for Gallery hours (310) 202-9010 or visit www.highnoon.com.

Thomas R. Field — The most beautiful room settings of American Antiques and folk art are found here. Their national clientele knows this furniture complements many styles — English, French and more — giving an eclectic feel to traditional as well as the most modern of homes. Their philosophy is “objects of art fit anywhere.” Celebrate the American Heritage with grandfather clocks, paintings, sculptures and weather vanes. Certified appraisal services-estate dispositions. 1127 Mission St., So Pasadena. Call (626) 799-8546.

The Source on Lake — First place winner of the Greater Los Angeles Area Professional Picture Framers Association Annual Print Framing Contest for 2005 and 2006. The Source’s Joe Boutell loves displaying and framing works of art. His advice (home or shop) will assist you in showcasing and balancing your art. All framing by The Source on Lake uses the very latest in preservation technology as specified by the Fine Art Care and Treatment Standards. Choose from thousands of mats and moldings in this sleek and naturally lit store. 1565 No. Lake Ave., Pasadena. Call (626) 794-1740.

THOMAS R. FIELD American Antiques

www.thomasrfieldantiques.com The only shop in Southern California offering a full range of 18th and 19th century American antiques and folk art.

Certified appraisal services...estate dispositions Purchasing and brokering fine examples of American antiques and folk art.

1127 Mission St. South Pasadena 91030 (626) 799-8546

A R T,

A N T I Q U E S

G.H. Wilke & Co. — Tucked away in San Gabriel, this jewel box of a store has been a mainstay of the San Gabriel Valley, overseen by three generations. Wilke’s present owners, Tracy R. Wilke and goldsmith Dario Pirozko, have created an atmosphere of comfort and trust for their multi-generational clientele.

Drawing from sources all over the globe, G. H. Wilke & Co. specializes in unusually colored stones, modern designs and elaborately fashioned estate jewelry. Treat yourself or a special someone to a custom design by Dario or choose a masterpiece already created. They’d love to see you! 612 W. Las Tunas Dr., San Gabriel (626) 284-9444.

John Moran Auctioneers — Expertly serving their clients since 1969, John Moran Auctioneers is a full-service auction house offering quality objects and complete personalized dedication. Monthly estate and fine furniture auctions are where collectors, dealers, decorators and others gather to buy the finest antiques, silver, American Indian, oil and watercolor paintings, jewelry, unusual accessories and so much more! They also hold an auction, three times per year, for exceptional California and American paintings. Consignment and the purchasing of estates. 735 W. Woodbury Road, Altadena. Call (626) 793-1833, or visit www.johnmoran.com.

High Noon Western Americana — This wonderful gallery and auction houses’ founding cornerstone has been the American Cowboy, from his meteoric rise following the

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J E W E L R Y Civil War, through the western expansion; culminating in Hollywood’s silver screen version of bits, spurs, chaps and saddles.

High Noon also specializes in Charro artifacts dating from the mid-1700’s, Native American historic and reservation period pieces and Fine Western Art. 9929 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles. Call for Gallery hours (310) 202-9010 or visit www.highnoon.com.

Thomas R. Field — The most beautiful room settings of American Antiques and folk art are found here. Their national clientele knows this furniture complements many styles — English, French and more — giving an eclectic feel to traditional as well as the most modern of homes. Their philosophy is “objects of art fit anywhere.” Celebrate the American Heritage with grandfather clocks, paintings, sculptures and weather vanes. Certified appraisal services-estate dispositions. 1127 Mission St., So Pasadena. Call (626) 799-8546.

The Source on Lake — First place winner of the Greater Los Angeles Area Professional Picture Framers Association Annual Print Framing Contest for 2005 and 2006. The Source’s Joe Boutell loves displaying and framing works of art. His advice (home or shop) will assist you in showcasing and balancing your art. All framing by The Source on Lake uses the very latest in preservation technology as specified by the Fine Art Care and Treatment Standards. Choose from thousands of mats and moldings in this sleek and naturally lit store. 1565 No. Lake Ave., Pasadena. Call (626) 794-1740.

THOMAS R. FIELD American Antiques

www.thomasrfieldantiques.com The only shop in Southern California offering a full range of 18th and 19th century American antiques and folk art.

Certified appraisal services...estate dispositions Purchasing and brokering fine examples of American antiques and folk art.

1127 Mission St. South Pasadena 91030 (626) 799-8546

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Ma r y Fa l k i n g h a m Fl o r a l Designs — If “Art is in the Flowers,” then this is where flowers go to be beautifully showcased. Mary’s many years in the floral industry have honed her skills to perfection. Her use of color, texture and design reflect the ambiance of any event as well as her clients’ wishes and tastes.

Whether it’s a small, intimate affair or a large celebration, call Mary or visit her welcoming shop and rest assured that every detail will be handled with great care. NEW shop location is 1387 E. Washington Blvd. Pasadena.

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3D-Lashes V.I.P Lounge — In the gracious atmosphere of this chic salon experience the brand new technology that will give you long, lush lashes lasting up to 2 months! Using a patent pending technique, 3D-Lashes, made of a special synthetic material, are applied with a revolutionary formula, bonding directly to your lashes without damaging them.

Natural looking and water resistant, you can shower, swim and sleep with them; waking up looking gorgeous and amazing! Please ask about our discounts for Mother’s Day, Graduation, Proms, Weddings, Birthdays and other special occasions. 1035 E. Green St. Call (626) 449-LASH (5274) or (877) 338-5274 (By Appointment Only) or visit www.3DlashesVIP.com.

World Caravan — Enter this magnificent store and enter another world. Celebrating their third year, World Caravan offers eclectic furniture and accessories from every corner of the globe. A variety of quality furniture is offered from armoires, dining sets, coffee tables, buffets, beds, dressers; the choices are endless. Hand knotted rugs and unique accent pieces are arranged in artful vignettes that make it easier to visualize.

Reasonable prices make this store a “something for everyone”..a delight to the senses. 170 S. Lake Ave. Call (626) 578-1137.

170 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: 626-578-1137 Sun 11-6 • Mon 10-6 • Tues-Sat 10-7 www.worldcaravanstores.com

LEE MINK & ASSOCIATES

Your home...

I N T E R I O R S

Y O U R C A S T L E

Contact Lee Mink P-626.796.3900 F-626.796.6426

www.leeminkinteriors.com

Lee Mink & Associates brings an experienced design team to your home to help your dreams become a reality. Their signature style is good taste — interpreted with your lifestyle in mind. Whether the project encompasses an entire property or one room, the designers seek out inspiring and varied design concepts. Clients also enjoy beautiful custom designed furniture, bedding and window treatments, as well as an offering of furniture from Europe, the United States and around the world. For your home remodel, office interior, vacation property or refurbishing, call Lee Mink & Associates at (626) 796-3900.

expertise in lending and real estate transactions, these two “Divas in Real Estate” will deliver results and service you can count on. Whether you are a first-time buyer or a seasoned real estate investor, their objective is to turn your goals and dreams into reality. Consult them about anything from condos to castles, vacation homes and investment properties to commercial properties. Call for pre-approval for new purchases, refinances, lines of credit, complimentary consultations and market analyses. Contact Shannon (Realtor) at (626) 737-2053 or Amy (loan consultant) at (626) 272-7449.

“The Diva Advantage” — Amy Lee with Countrywide Home Loans and Shannon Ewing with Re/Max Tri-City, serve clients in the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County. With nearly two decades of

Judy Taylor Interior Design, Inc. — With over 20 years experience in both design and construction, Judy Taylor, ASID, a Certified Interior Designer and Licensed Contractor, is uniquely qualified

Diva Advantage

to interpret her client’s personal lifestyle and professional spaces. Specializing in everything from large-scale homes to corporate offices, this design firm can make each space flow and work more efficiently.

Judy Taylor’s creativity is legendary, in space planning and coordination of design materials and color, with participation in 12 Pasadena Showcase Houses of Design.

Call (626) 577-4457.

Carol Cobabe Design — With a philosophy of “good design resulting in the creation of harmony in one’s environment,” Carol’s goal is to enrich, inspire and instill feelings of comfort. With an extensive career since 1988, her discipline of using the basic elements of space, color, texture, light and nature succeeds in reflecting the unique style and purpose of each client. Carol’s work has been pub-

lished in Designers West, Better Homes and Gardens, Window and Wall Ideas and F. Schumacher’s Classic Directions. She has participated in several Showcase Houses, the Los Angeles Assistance League Design House, the Venice Family Clinic Design House and Little Company of Mary Design House in Palos Verdes. Carol is also the winner of the coveted First Place Award of the L.A. Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers.

Call (626) 441-6052.

Carson-Magness Landscaping — From vision, evolving dream/design and on to implementation, this magnificent team are the personification of the handcrafted, hands-on, “do whatever it takes” approach.

In the spirit of being commissioned to create a piece of artwork, Melissa Carson and Barry Magness bring —Continued on page 30

Introducing your

Judy Taylor, ASID Angela Reed, Allied ASID Complete Interior Design Including Kitchens, Baths, Media Rooms and Corporate Interiors to Fit Your Personal Lifestyle

Specializing in the acquisition and representation of Condos — Castles.

Amy Lee Home Loan Consultant

Shannon J. Ewing Realtor

TRI-CITY 818.265.2402 626.272.7449 801 N. Brand Blvd., St 190 Glendale http://home.countrywide.com/amylee Amy_Lee@countrywide.com

626.737.2053

C A R S O N - M AG N E S S

2005 Pasadena Showcase House

LANDSCAPING

740 E. Green St. Pasadena www.shannonjewing.com shannonjewing@charter.net

Countrywide Financial Corporation is America’s #1 home loan lender* and a member of the prestigious Standard & Poor’s 500 and Fortune 500.Equal Housing Lender. © 2006 Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. 4500 Park Granada, Calabasas, CA 91302. Trade/servicemarks are the property of Countrywide Financial Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Licensed by the Department of Corporations under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. For California residents and properties only. Some products may not be available in California. This is not a commitment to lend. Restrictions apply. All rights reserved. *Source: As ranked for 2004 by Inside Mortgage Finance (Jan. 28, 2005), Copyright 2005.

Judy Taylor

Interior Design, Inc.

Phone 626.577.4457 • E-mail: judytaylorid@aol.com Website: judytaylorinteriordesign.com

Refined Exterior Designs

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Artisanal Craftsmanship

LEE MINK & ASSOCIATES

Your home...

I N T E R I O R S

Y O U R C A S T L E

Contact Lee Mink P-626.796.3900 F-626.796.6426

www.leeminkinteriors.com

Lee Mink & Associates brings an experienced design team to your home to help your dreams become a reality. Their signature style is good taste — interpreted with your lifestyle in mind. Whether the project encompasses an entire property or one room, the designers seek out inspiring and varied design concepts. Clients also enjoy beautiful custom designed furniture, bedding and window treatments, as well as an offering of furniture from Europe, the United States and around the world. For your home remodel, office interior, vacation property or refurbishing, call Lee Mink & Associates at (626) 796-3900.

expertise in lending and real estate transactions, these two “Divas in Real Estate” will deliver results and service you can count on. Whether you are a first-time buyer or a seasoned real estate investor, their objective is to turn your goals and dreams into reality. Consult them about anything from condos to castles, vacation homes and investment properties to commercial properties. Call for pre-approval for new purchases, refinances, lines of credit, complimentary consultations and market analyses. Contact Shannon (Realtor) at (626) 737-2053 or Amy (loan consultant) at (626) 272-7449.

“The Diva Advantage” — Amy Lee with Countrywide Home Loans and Shannon Ewing with Re/Max Tri-City, serve clients in the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County. With nearly two decades of

Judy Taylor Interior Design, Inc. — With over 20 years experience in both design and construction, Judy Taylor, ASID, a Certified Interior Designer and Licensed Contractor, is uniquely qualified

Diva Advantage

to interpret her client’s personal lifestyle and professional spaces. Specializing in everything from large-scale homes to corporate offices, this design firm can make each space flow and work more efficiently.

Judy Taylor’s creativity is legendary, in space planning and coordination of design materials and color, with participation in 12 Pasadena Showcase Houses of Design.

Call (626) 577-4457.

Carol Cobabe Design — With a philosophy of “good design resulting in the creation of harmony in one’s environment,” Carol’s goal is to enrich, inspire and instill feelings of comfort. With an extensive career since 1988, her discipline of using the basic elements of space, color, texture, light and nature succeeds in reflecting the unique style and purpose of each client. Carol’s work has been pub-

lished in Designers West, Better Homes and Gardens, Window and Wall Ideas and F. Schumacher’s Classic Directions. She has participated in several Showcase Houses, the Los Angeles Assistance League Design House, the Venice Family Clinic Design House and Little Company of Mary Design House in Palos Verdes. Carol is also the winner of the coveted First Place Award of the L.A. Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers.

Call (626) 441-6052.

Carson-Magness Landscaping — From vision, evolving dream/design and on to implementation, this magnificent team are the personification of the handcrafted, hands-on, “do whatever it takes” approach.

In the spirit of being commissioned to create a piece of artwork, Melissa Carson and Barry Magness bring —Continued on page 30

Introducing your

Judy Taylor, ASID Angela Reed, Allied ASID Complete Interior Design Including Kitchens, Baths, Media Rooms and Corporate Interiors to Fit Your Personal Lifestyle

Specializing in the acquisition and representation of Condos — Castles.

Amy Lee Home Loan Consultant

Shannon J. Ewing Realtor

TRI-CITY 818.265.2402 626.272.7449 801 N. Brand Blvd., St 190 Glendale http://home.countrywide.com/amylee Amy_Lee@countrywide.com

626.737.2053

C A R S O N - M AG N E S S

2005 Pasadena Showcase House

LANDSCAPING

740 E. Green St. Pasadena www.shannonjewing.com shannonjewing@charter.net

Countrywide Financial Corporation is America’s #1 home loan lender* and a member of the prestigious Standard & Poor’s 500 and Fortune 500.Equal Housing Lender. © 2006 Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. 4500 Park Granada, Calabasas, CA 91302. Trade/servicemarks are the property of Countrywide Financial Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Licensed by the Department of Corporations under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. For California residents and properties only. Some products may not be available in California. This is not a commitment to lend. Restrictions apply. All rights reserved. *Source: As ranked for 2004 by Inside Mortgage Finance (Jan. 28, 2005), Copyright 2005.

Judy Taylor

Interior Design, Inc.

Phone 626.577.4457 • E-mail: judytaylorid@aol.com Website: judytaylorinteriordesign.com

Refined Exterior Designs

.

Artisanal Craftsmanship

Your home...

Y O U R C A S T L E —Continued from page 29

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residential remodeling and additions

their rich and varied backgrounds of painting, sculpture, floral design and lighting to each, very individual, project. Barry specializes in the lusty organic with walkways, walls and original water features of metal, glass, wood and fire. The clean, understated elegance of Melissa’s artistic studies reflect in her brilliantly placed foliage, flowers and trees for the deepest and most subtle impact. Together they create the most extraordinary masterpieces of mystery and romance. Barry Magness and Melissa Carson have been selected for the positions of Designer Advisors at the 2006 Pasadena Showcase House of the Arts. Call (818) 241-2128 www.carson-magness.com.

Cynthia Bennett & Associates — This celebrated designer and general contractor, along with her staff of 11 designers, archi-

tects and project managers, brings both innovation and practicality to all your remodeling, restoration and renovations.

The design and build focus of Cynthia Bennett’s team is the Southern California lifestyle of light, open spaces, easy access to patios and garden areas and kitchen great rooms. With an emphasis on kitchen, bath, room additions and space planning, this 25-year-old design firm is one of the most sought after in the San Gabriel Valley. 501 S. Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena. Call (626) 799-9701.

Expression in Wood — Since 1977, this exceptional manufacturing company has specialized in magnificent traditional cabinetry, priding themselves on customer service, attention to detail and quality that exceeds the expectations of their clients.

Kitchen cabinetry is a specialty; they also

design and build bathrooms, libraries, entertainment centers and every type of cabinetry for your home or office. The finished product is an “expression in wood.”

248 Kruse Ave., Monrovia. Call (626) 303-8000, or visit www.expressioninwood.com.

Martin of London — Since 1952, Martin of London has crafted magnificent custom furniture for the most discerning designers.

Specializing in an array of beautiful woods and finishes; each piece is personally supervised to assure their furniture will stand the test of time and change. Every imaginable style of armoires, tables, chairs, entertainment centers and desks are available at very reasonable prices. Just pick a picture and they can make it! 3629 W. Jefferson Blvd.

(Mid-Wilshire). Call (323) 653-1566, or visit www.martinoflondon.com.

C & K Landscape Design is a full service, custom design/build landscape and maintenance company providing high end services throughout Los Angeles since 1997. Approaching each project environmentally, their specialty is creating unique, outdoor living spaces strongly connected with the home and garden.

Integrating drought tolerant, California Native plants; well planned, water conserving irrigation systems; and post installation management ensures the success of your new outdoor space. C & K runs your project from the beginning design, construction and maintenance to preserve and bolster it’s development. (818) 353-7030 or visit www.candklandscapedesign.com

Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2005

C & K specializes in creating custom outdoor living spaces.

We manage all aspects of your project from start to finish. Our in-house design and construction teams work together to bring your project to reality in a cohesive professional manner

Mercine’ Design — “Living spaces are the unique reflection of an individual’s habits and interests, —Continued on page 32

new construction innovative kitchen and bath design 2005 Pasadena Showcase House of Design

interior design

we take your project from concept through construction to complete interior design

Merciné Design I N T E R I O R S

501 fair oaks avenue south pasadena, ca 91030 626 799-9701 gen. contractor lic. #676471 - cid #801

Michele Bissias • phone: 818.952.2325 818.952.2383 • mobile: 818.601.5237 michele@mercinedesign.com www.mercinedesign.com

fax:

3629 W. Jefferson Blvd. • Los Angeles, CA 90016 • (323) 653-1566

Your home...

Y O U R C A S T L E —Continued from page 29

2005 Pasadena Showcase House of Design

residential remodeling and additions

their rich and varied backgrounds of painting, sculpture, floral design and lighting to each, very individual, project. Barry specializes in the lusty organic with walkways, walls and original water features of metal, glass, wood and fire. The clean, understated elegance of Melissa’s artistic studies reflect in her brilliantly placed foliage, flowers and trees for the deepest and most subtle impact. Together they create the most extraordinary masterpieces of mystery and romance. Barry Magness and Melissa Carson have been selected for the positions of Designer Advisors at the 2006 Pasadena Showcase House of the Arts. Call (818) 241-2128 www.carson-magness.com.

Cynthia Bennett & Associates — This celebrated designer and general contractor, along with her staff of 11 designers, archi-

tects and project managers, brings both innovation and practicality to all your remodeling, restoration and renovations.

The design and build focus of Cynthia Bennett’s team is the Southern California lifestyle of light, open spaces, easy access to patios and garden areas and kitchen great rooms. With an emphasis on kitchen, bath, room additions and space planning, this 25-year-old design firm is one of the most sought after in the San Gabriel Valley. 501 S. Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena. Call (626) 799-9701.

Expression in Wood — Since 1977, this exceptional manufacturing company has specialized in magnificent traditional cabinetry, priding themselves on customer service, attention to detail and quality that exceeds the expectations of their clients.

Kitchen cabinetry is a specialty; they also

design and build bathrooms, libraries, entertainment centers and every type of cabinetry for your home or office. The finished product is an “expression in wood.”

248 Kruse Ave., Monrovia. Call (626) 303-8000, or visit www.expressioninwood.com.

Martin of London — Since 1952, Martin of London has crafted magnificent custom furniture for the most discerning designers.

Specializing in an array of beautiful woods and finishes; each piece is personally supervised to assure their furniture will stand the test of time and change. Every imaginable style of armoires, tables, chairs, entertainment centers and desks are available at very reasonable prices. Just pick a picture and they can make it! 3629 W. Jefferson Blvd.

(Mid-Wilshire). Call (323) 653-1566, or visit www.martinoflondon.com.

C & K Landscape Design is a full service, custom design/build landscape and maintenance company providing high end services throughout Los Angeles since 1997. Approaching each project environmentally, their specialty is creating unique, outdoor living spaces strongly connected with the home and garden.

Integrating drought tolerant, California Native plants; well planned, water conserving irrigation systems; and post installation management ensures the success of your new outdoor space. C & K runs your project from the beginning design, construction and maintenance to preserve and bolster it’s development. (818) 353-7030 or visit www.candklandscapedesign.com

Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2005

C & K specializes in creating custom outdoor living spaces.

We manage all aspects of your project from start to finish. Our in-house design and construction teams work together to bring your project to reality in a cohesive professional manner

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interior design

we take your project from concept through construction to complete interior design

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Michele Bissias • phone: 818.952.2325 818.952.2383 • mobile: 818.601.5237 michele@mercinedesign.com www.mercinedesign.com

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so design is a very personal and evolutionary process.” With these words, designer Michele Bissias expresses her philosophy of design and the spirit she personifies by approaching every project as if it were her own home. Conversant in both Residential and Commercial design, Michele views her clients as partners; understanding not only the dream settings and comfort each one seeks, she also works diligently to keep costs in perspective. Call (818) 952-2325.

Casa Wasy — By using a professional designer, you reduce the stress of designing, constructing or furnishing your home. One of the most rewarding aspects Casa Wasy brings to each project is the strength of a team effort. They invite their clients to be as involved in their projects

as they wish to be. Considering a new project or in the midst of one? Call Casa Wasy, or visit www.casawasy.com. See their Kitchen Pavilion in the 2006 Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts.

1605 Hope St. #110, South Pasadena.

Call (626) 799-7755.

Lori Sitz-Teacher — Eco-friendly products along with antiques and vintage pieces are the hallmark of her interiors, whether in a Manhattan high-rise or an Oahu vacation home. Lori’s design philosophy creates rooms that look as though they have evolved over time, evoking a real sense of history. Inspired by many different styles, she feels that lighting, particularly natural lighting, is essential to any room. Her work has been featured at the Greystone Mansion Showcase House in Beverly Hills. Lori

Sitz-Teacher is an Allied Member ASID and General Contractor. Call (310) 503-9504.

Divine’s Furniture — Although Divine's is Monterey Park's best-known landmark since 1932, it is the San Gabriel Valley's best-kept secret. They offer a wide selection of American and European fine quality furniture, antiques and one of the largest selections of Tiffany-style lighting. Browse in their large showrooms to get decorating ideas.

Real quality can be purchased at reasonable prices with the help of their experienced and knowledgeable staff. Come see what you've been missing. 802 E. Garvey Ave. Call (626) 280-8484.

Bsun Media — You have a choice in where you buy a home entertainment sys-

tem. You can go to a crowded store with music coming from every direction, or you can come to a private showroom, meet with a professional and design a system that fits your lifestyle and budget. At BSUN, we know the meaning of customer service. The superstores won’t even help you load your SUV, while we offer complete installation on our systems. Our prices are also very competitive, with a complete entry level plasma/surround package starting at under $6,000. Too many remotes? Crestron integration can control your theater, music, lights, HVAC, spa, etc, from a simple touch screen or from your office PC before you even get home! Give us a call and see how comfortable buying a home entertainment system can be. 2417 Honolulu Ave. Montrose.

Visit us at www.bsunmedia.com (818) 249-8009.

Divine’s

...One Block at a Time.

You shouldn’t have to go from company to company to ensure that all your insurance and financial needs are being met. Likewise, you deserve more than a one-sizefits-all solution.

What this means for you is true one-stop shopping for everything from your personal car insurance to your mortgage refinancing to your company’s worker’s compensation insurance. Plus, our long-standing relationship with the carriers and ability to combine policies allows us to get you the very best rates and premiums available.

You’ll receive custom solutions for all your insurance and financial needs including: • Commercial Insurance • Personal Insurance • Life & Health Insurance • Financial Planning • Mortgages, Loans and Refinancing Call us today: (626) 799-7813 and see why we stack up so well.

Est. 1932

10,000 sq. ft. Showroom

Largest Selection of Tiffany Style Lighting Antiques and Fine Quality Pre-owned Furniture • Drexel • Karges • Henredon • Baker • John Widdecomb • Stickey • and many more

Greystone Mansion Beverly Hills

Building your Insurance and Financial Future...

Pasadena Kitchen Tour

RESIDENTIAL • WINE CELLARS • KITCHENS ARCHITECTURAL PLANS • ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS Telephone: 310.503.9504 . Fax: 310.472.8546 Gen. Contract Lic. #840177 . www.lstdesigns.com Associate Designer: Synthia Sutton 626.441.3620

Open 7 days a week 802 E. Garvey Ave., Monterey Park

626-280-8484 divinefurniture.com

An entirely different shopping experience for your home theater Showroom hours: Mon-Sat 11:00 - 5:00 Private Appointments Available

2417 Honolulu Ave. • Montrose, CA 91020 ph: 818.249.8009 • Brad@bsunmedia.com www.bsunmedia.com

SHAW, MOSES, MENDENHALL & ASSOCIATES Shaw, Moses, Mendenhall Insurance Thomas V. Humphreys Wholesale Stratz & Company Financial Services

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Lori Sitz-Teacher L. Teacher & Associates

I n t e r i o r D e s i g n & C o n s t ru c t i o n ALLIED ASID

so design is a very personal and evolutionary process.” With these words, designer Michele Bissias expresses her philosophy of design and the spirit she personifies by approaching every project as if it were her own home. Conversant in both Residential and Commercial design, Michele views her clients as partners; understanding not only the dream settings and comfort each one seeks, she also works diligently to keep costs in perspective. Call (818) 952-2325.

Casa Wasy — By using a professional designer, you reduce the stress of designing, constructing or furnishing your home. One of the most rewarding aspects Casa Wasy brings to each project is the strength of a team effort. They invite their clients to be as involved in their projects

as they wish to be. Considering a new project or in the midst of one? Call Casa Wasy, or visit www.casawasy.com. See their Kitchen Pavilion in the 2006 Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts.

1605 Hope St. #110, South Pasadena.

Call (626) 799-7755.

Lori Sitz-Teacher — Eco-friendly products along with antiques and vintage pieces are the hallmark of her interiors, whether in a Manhattan high-rise or an Oahu vacation home. Lori’s design philosophy creates rooms that look as though they have evolved over time, evoking a real sense of history. Inspired by many different styles, she feels that lighting, particularly natural lighting, is essential to any room. Her work has been featured at the Greystone Mansion Showcase House in Beverly Hills. Lori

Sitz-Teacher is an Allied Member ASID and General Contractor. Call (310) 503-9504.

Divine’s Furniture — Although Divine's is Monterey Park's best-known landmark since 1932, it is the San Gabriel Valley's best-kept secret. They offer a wide selection of American and European fine quality furniture, antiques and one of the largest selections of Tiffany-style lighting. Browse in their large showrooms to get decorating ideas.

Real quality can be purchased at reasonable prices with the help of their experienced and knowledgeable staff. Come see what you've been missing. 802 E. Garvey Ave. Call (626) 280-8484.

Bsun Media — You have a choice in where you buy a home entertainment sys-

tem. You can go to a crowded store with music coming from every direction, or you can come to a private showroom, meet with a professional and design a system that fits your lifestyle and budget. At BSUN, we know the meaning of customer service. The superstores won’t even help you load your SUV, while we offer complete installation on our systems. Our prices are also very competitive, with a complete entry level plasma/surround package starting at under $6,000. Too many remotes? Crestron integration can control your theater, music, lights, HVAC, spa, etc, from a simple touch screen or from your office PC before you even get home! Give us a call and see how comfortable buying a home entertainment system can be. 2417 Honolulu Ave. Montrose.

Visit us at www.bsunmedia.com (818) 249-8009.

Divine’s

...One Block at a Time.

You shouldn’t have to go from company to company to ensure that all your insurance and financial needs are being met. Likewise, you deserve more than a one-sizefits-all solution.

What this means for you is true one-stop shopping for everything from your personal car insurance to your mortgage refinancing to your company’s worker’s compensation insurance. Plus, our long-standing relationship with the carriers and ability to combine policies allows us to get you the very best rates and premiums available.

You’ll receive custom solutions for all your insurance and financial needs including: • Commercial Insurance • Personal Insurance • Life & Health Insurance • Financial Planning • Mortgages, Loans and Refinancing Call us today: (626) 799-7813 and see why we stack up so well.

Est. 1932

10,000 sq. ft. Showroom

Largest Selection of Tiffany Style Lighting Antiques and Fine Quality Pre-owned Furniture • Drexel • Karges • Henredon • Baker • John Widdecomb • Stickey • and many more

Greystone Mansion Beverly Hills

Building your Insurance and Financial Future...

Pasadena Kitchen Tour

RESIDENTIAL • WINE CELLARS • KITCHENS ARCHITECTURAL PLANS • ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS Telephone: 310.503.9504 . Fax: 310.472.8546 Gen. Contract Lic. #840177 . www.lstdesigns.com Associate Designer: Synthia Sutton 626.441.3620

Open 7 days a week 802 E. Garvey Ave., Monterey Park

626-280-8484 divinefurniture.com

An entirely different shopping experience for your home theater Showroom hours: Mon-Sat 11:00 - 5:00 Private Appointments Available

2417 Honolulu Ave. • Montrose, CA 91020 ph: 818.249.8009 • Brad@bsunmedia.com www.bsunmedia.com

SHAW, MOSES, MENDENHALL & ASSOCIATES Shaw, Moses, Mendenhall Insurance Thomas V. Humphreys Wholesale Stratz & Company Financial Services

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Sierra Madre Coquette — The brainchild of two entertainment-industry wardrobe stylists, Coquette is a full-service boutique. Co-owners Vivian Dobay and Kristin Einarsson have passionately created a boutique filled with designer clothes that are classic and sexy, trendy and sophisticated. Sensitive to the needs of their customers, both owners enjoy helping women discover and develop their best look, no matter what age or size, and are also available for personal consultation. Come in to find beautiful evening looks, flattering casual wear and stylish jewelry and accessories.

Iris Intrigue Boutique — This gem in the heart of Sierra Madre is worth discovering.

Iris Intrigue has a unique selection of earrings by designers such as Holly Yashi, Jody Coyote and Boma. This quaint boutique also carries an array of knick-knacks and treasures you’re sure to love, including clothing, cards, books, Willow Tree Angels and great gifts for the whole family.

Savor the Flavor — The best gourmet gift store provides unique, unusual and highly flavorful specialty foods that you would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Whether it’s the Barefoot Contessa foolproof pie crust mix or the health-conscious Airforce Nutrisoda, Savor the Flavor has the goods. Not to be outdone, Savor the Flavor also has fabulous (and free) private parties, awesome table favors, hotel goodie bags and awardwinning gift baskets that can be shipped nationwide.

Jody Coyote

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49 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. • Sierra Madre, CA

11 Kersting Court, Sierra Madre (626) 355-5153 • savortheflavor.net/

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While you’re shopping, you can even stop in to research a new home loan or strike a yoga pose. How about a beautiful custom nursery or stunning wedding announcements? Event planning, high fashion for kids, cutting edge jewelry — you name it! These ladies and their diverse talents are giving the Westside vendors a run for their money, offering expert advice and impeccable customer service. Why drive far when you can get it all in your own backyard? La Cañada… The secret’s out... .

— Charlie

1)

Baby Cakes — Seen on HGTV, Shannon offers a vast of array of services to make decorating easy. Whether planning a new nursery or

redoing your toddler’s room. From paint chips, wall décor and furniture selection to bedding choices, window treatments and room accessories, let her and Angela make your dreams come true.

Call for a complimentary in home design appointment. (818) 952-6637

2)

Carpe Diem Event Planning & Design makes its way into the La Cañada realm, with celebrity event expert, Slomique Hawrylo. Her delicate attention to detail differentiates between the ordinary to the most extraordinary events.

They specialize in any event that you want to make the talk of the town.

3)

Eiji’s Florist — San Gabriel Valley’s Premier Florist, Eiji’s is the go-to florist for those in the know. Their one of-a-kind creations are seen at the most spectacular weddings to the school teacher’s desk and everywhere in between. Let the staff at Eiji’s help create a lasting impression for you.

4) Emily’s — For the latest in T shirts and the freshest looks in jeans, stop by and let Marsha walk you through what could be the inside of the latest fashion magazine. She has filled her store with designer collections that rival any department store while keeping the personal feel of the hippest boutique. (818) 952-9996.

Experience this

total body exercise

for yourself.

5)

Frockx — The hottest designers this side of Fred Segal. Lynette has a huge celebrity following, and no wonder with her style advice she is “The Fashion Consultant” The cutest dresses you’ve ever seen, the latest jean craze, shoes, handbags, jewelry and a fabulous gift selection. “Frocktail Fridays” 37, receive 15% off the “color of the day.”

6) Intimo — I’ll bet you never knew your bra didn’t fit properly, that is unless you’ve been to see Kathy lately. She is a stickler for finding just your right size; you will wonder how you lived without

711 Foothill Blvd • La Cañada • 818.952.5335 • www.bikramlacanada.com

Celebrate e alll off life’s speciall occasions

Fabulous women’s designer clothing, shoes & accessories!

Tracy Reese • Ella Moss • Plenty • Hudson • Splendid and much, much more!

her. Top designers and the latest in bridal gifts, this will be your new favorite secret place. (818) 790-2479.

7)

Tiki Party — Specializing in unique, highend fashions for kids, they carry top designers Juicy Couture, Miss Sixty, Monkey Wear, Junk Food and plenty more. With your own personal stylist on hand, Tiki Party can find the perfect birthday gift or the rockinest baby outfits. (818) 949-0033.

8)

Leisa Alexander is known for having the most beautiful smile in the foothills as well as being La Cañada’s most-sought-after home loan consultant. Customer service is her specialty.

Providing solutions, creating suggestions and advising her clientele are just a few the services she become renowned for. (818) 949-5821.

9) Angel’s Nest — For years Yvonne and “Her Girls,” Kyle and Sue, have been on the top of every bride’s list and a must for moms seeking the perfect birthday invitations or baby announcements. To beat the crowds, order your holiday photo cards early! Stop in and browse La Cañada’s largest selection for your paper dreams.

10)

Sossi Collection — Experience the cutting edge of fashion while receiving quality that will last for generations. Sossi personally oversees the selection and is available for consultation. Sossi is the personal jeweler you always wanted but never found. Seen on countless red carpets she is known for her trend setting styles and customer service.

11)

Bikram Yoga — CBS featured this yoga series, using 26 poses and a heated room on 60 Minutes. This total-body exercise is perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners. Find out why locals can't stop raving about the results! Call or visit online at www.bikramlacanada.com.

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www.eijisflorist.com

Est. 1958

TEL:

818.790.2479

8 1 8 . 9 4 9 . 4 4 2 9 • Open 7 days • 1111B Foothill Blvd, La Cañada

VERA WANG

HANKY PANKY

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CHANTELLE

PJ SALVAGE

CALIDA

CUSTOM BABY BEDDING Complete Nursery Design • Baby Registry • Maternity Wear • Gifts and Accessories • 831 Foothill Boulevard La Cañada, California 91011 www.babycakesLA.com phone : 818-952-6637 fax : 818-952-7245

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Leisa P. Alexander Senior Home Loan Consultant 1528 Foothill Blvd.

La Canada, CA 91011 (818) 949-5821 Direct (818) 790-2321 Fax (626) 840-4511 Cell

“Making dreams a reality.”

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While you’re shopping, you can even stop in to research a new home loan or strike a yoga pose. How about a beautiful custom nursery or stunning wedding announcements? Event planning, high fashion for kids, cutting edge jewelry — you name it! These ladies and their diverse talents are giving the Westside vendors a run for their money, offering expert advice and impeccable customer service. Why drive far when you can get it all in your own backyard? La Cañada… The secret’s out... .

— Charlie

1)

Baby Cakes — Seen on HGTV, Shannon offers a vast of array of services to make decorating easy. Whether planning a new nursery or

redoing your toddler’s room. From paint chips, wall décor and furniture selection to bedding choices, window treatments and room accessories, let her and Angela make your dreams come true.

Call for a complimentary in home design appointment. (818) 952-6637

2)

Carpe Diem Event Planning & Design makes its way into the La Cañada realm, with celebrity event expert, Slomique Hawrylo. Her delicate attention to detail differentiates between the ordinary to the most extraordinary events.

They specialize in any event that you want to make the talk of the town.

3)

Eiji’s Florist — San Gabriel Valley’s Premier Florist, Eiji’s is the go-to florist for those in the know. Their one of-a-kind creations are seen at the most spectacular weddings to the school teacher’s desk and everywhere in between. Let the staff at Eiji’s help create a lasting impression for you.

4) Emily’s — For the latest in T shirts and the freshest looks in jeans, stop by and let Marsha walk you through what could be the inside of the latest fashion magazine. She has filled her store with designer collections that rival any department store while keeping the personal feel of the hippest boutique. (818) 952-9996.

Experience this

total body exercise

for yourself.

5)

Frockx — The hottest designers this side of Fred Segal. Lynette has a huge celebrity following, and no wonder with her style advice she is “The Fashion Consultant” The cutest dresses you’ve ever seen, the latest jean craze, shoes, handbags, jewelry and a fabulous gift selection. “Frocktail Fridays” 37, receive 15% off the “color of the day.”

6) Intimo — I’ll bet you never knew your bra didn’t fit properly, that is unless you’ve been to see Kathy lately. She is a stickler for finding just your right size; you will wonder how you lived without

711 Foothill Blvd • La Cañada • 818.952.5335 • www.bikramlacanada.com

Celebrate e alll off life’s speciall occasions

Fabulous women’s designer clothing, shoes & accessories!

Tracy Reese • Ella Moss • Plenty • Hudson • Splendid and much, much more!

her. Top designers and the latest in bridal gifts, this will be your new favorite secret place. (818) 790-2479.

7)

Tiki Party — Specializing in unique, highend fashions for kids, they carry top designers Juicy Couture, Miss Sixty, Monkey Wear, Junk Food and plenty more. With your own personal stylist on hand, Tiki Party can find the perfect birthday gift or the rockinest baby outfits. (818) 949-0033.

8)

Leisa Alexander is known for having the most beautiful smile in the foothills as well as being La Cañada’s most-sought-after home loan consultant. Customer service is her specialty.

Providing solutions, creating suggestions and advising her clientele are just a few the services she become renowned for. (818) 949-5821.

9) Angel’s Nest — For years Yvonne and “Her Girls,” Kyle and Sue, have been on the top of every bride’s list and a must for moms seeking the perfect birthday invitations or baby announcements. To beat the crowds, order your holiday photo cards early! Stop in and browse La Cañada’s largest selection for your paper dreams.

10)

Sossi Collection — Experience the cutting edge of fashion while receiving quality that will last for generations. Sossi personally oversees the selection and is available for consultation. Sossi is the personal jeweler you always wanted but never found. Seen on countless red carpets she is known for her trend setting styles and customer service.

11)

Bikram Yoga — CBS featured this yoga series, using 26 poses and a heated room on 60 Minutes. This total-body exercise is perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners. Find out why locals can't stop raving about the results! Call or visit online at www.bikramlacanada.com.

Fine Intimate Apparel BRA FITTINGS

Custom m Invitations Fine e Stationery William m Arthur,, Crane e and d Encore e wedding g justt to o name e a few….

SIMPLE ELEGANCE (818) 790-5766

4532 Rinetti Lane, La Cañada-Flintridge 468 8A Foothilll Boulevard d • La a Cañada a • (818)) 790-4019

www.eijisflorist.com

Est. 1958

TEL:

818.790.2479

8 1 8 . 9 4 9 . 4 4 2 9 • Open 7 days • 1111B Foothill Blvd, La Cañada

VERA WANG

HANKY PANKY

FLEURT

SIMONE PERELE

COSABELLA

CHANTELLE

PJ SALVAGE

CALIDA

CUSTOM BABY BEDDING Complete Nursery Design • Baby Registry • Maternity Wear • Gifts and Accessories • 831 Foothill Boulevard La Cañada, California 91011 www.babycakesLA.com phone : 818-952-6637 fax : 818-952-7245

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his quaint neighborhood has been a secret spot for those in the know for years.

Discover the new trendy retail stores for the latest in fashion. Stroll the beautiful sidewalks and enjoy the weekly farmers market. From birthday parties and beauty treatments to the hottest designer handbags and accessories, you are sure to find something for everyone. Don’t forget the gourmet lunches and world famous martinis, and Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so stop in and let these ladies help you plan the perfect gift.

—Megan and the kids

1)

An Occasion to Celebrate — Teresa is the Go-To for event planners that need custom invitation services and to maximize their budget. The sky is the limit in making your dreams come true.

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Gourmet À Go-Go — Stop in for lunch introduce yourself to Gail and leave your dining dilemmas behind. Catering, Gourmet dinners and lunches served there or take it to go. Don’t forget to grab a cupcake, they will change your life!

3)

Barru — Fabulous Food with live Jazz every Fri-Sat, this is the hotspot for nightlife. Kim is

available for consultation when booking your corporate or private event. They will be open for Mother’s Day Brunch. Call Kim for the details.

4)

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ENNIFER SARJA LIKES TO LAUGH, AN ENDEARING, infectious trait that the young students she mentors as Executive Director of the Youth Inkwell Center for Writing in Pasadena quickly discover. After all, how many teachers or tutors would write a memo like this: To: Fretting High School Test Takers Re: S.A.T. prep a.k.a. Silly Asinine Test prep For some of you, this might be breaking news, but the SAT is scary. It has to be. How else could anyone sell you hundreds of books offering dots to color in. … So how do you prepare for this test? You don’t. You prepare for life. Then — and this is the important part — spend the remainder of your time DOING SOMETHING SPECIAL. Sarja believes so strongly in doing something special that she founded Youth Inkwell Publishing at the writing center, which serves children in Pasadena and neighboring communities.

“In 2004, I accompanied a Women’s Delegation from Save the Children to Ethiopia and Uganda,” Sarja explains. “Almost immediately, we realized that there was this umbrella issue of water. Virtually every aspect of a community’s health — whether it’s education, women’s rights, personal safety or susceptibility to disease — is determined by the availability of water.”

Sarja was particularly struck by the plight of young girls.

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too often, from small, dank pools contaminated by waste.

“We visited a wonderful community center where Save the Children had built a well and school,” Sarja recalls, “and the mothers were so grateful. One woman showed us how she had learned to write her name. It took her five minutes, but she was so proud.”

Visits like these inspired Sarja to write Youth Inkwell Publishing’s first book, “When Watute Wants Some Water.” It is the story of a young girl, Watute, who takes a stand for change in her small African village.

But to bring Watute to life, Sarja needed help.

“I sent out an e-mail, inviting anyone who could draw to come to a meeting to discuss illustration,” Sarja says.

Five teenagers responded to her plea. A former Youth Inkwell Center for Writing student, Jeanette Low, 16, invited her friend Henry Phan, 17, who invited his friend David Ro, 17, and, together, they illustrated the book. Jessica Chuang, 17, also joined the team as project manager while Tina Tsaur, 17, acted as marketing director.

From the beginning, Sarja made it clear that The Well Project, as it came to be called, would raise money to build wells in Ethiopia, not to fill their bank accounts. Yet this only seemed to add to the appeal.

“I got involved,” says David, “because I wanted to share not only a storybook but a moral ideal.”

Adds Henry, “I saw this project as an opportunity to use my creativity to raise awareness of the indigence that plagues many African villages."

At the same time, a group of younger children at the Center for Writing were crafting their own tales. Inevitably, considering Sarja’s passion for “using the written —Continued on page 44

Jennifer Sarja, the executive director of Youth Inkwell

Jeanette Low, Henry Phan, Jessica Chuang, Cate Yuriko Hurley and Jennifer Sarja

‘ W E L L’ W R I T T E N —Continued from page 42

word to bring people together,” the stories became Youth Inkwell’s second venture, an anthology of short stories titled “How to Cook with a Pencil.”

Contributing authors include Amelia Mayberry, 9, who wrote “Treasure Space”; Cate Yuriko Hurley, 10, author of “Kioto-Kyoto”; Noel Mollinedo, the 11year-old writer of “Clean Slate”; Michael Lii, 11, who penned “The Attack on Hidden Island”; and 13-yearold Sidney Zahabizadeh, author of the craftily titled “The Discarded Peaches of Pecheville.”

“We used our pencils and got cooking,” says Sarja proudly.

At times, however, this was not easy. Youth Inkwell Publishing encountered a series of mishaps: the initial manufacturer refused to deliver the books in early December 2005 as agreed, a shipment of books arrived with broken spines, and another shipment was confiscated by Japanese customs officials who thought “How to Cook with a Pencil” was a terrorist training manual.

“There were days I wanted to pull my hair out,” Sarja admits. “I’d think, ‘What have we started, and are we going to be able to finish it?’ But people were so supportive.”

Thus far, Youth Inkwell has raised $10,000 — 44 ~ MAY 2006 ~ ARROYO

enough to build at least one well in Ethiopia (wells cost about $7,500). Sarja, who recently returned from a convention of 10,000 public librarians in Boston, says, “Imagine how many wells we could build if every library in the nation purchased just one book!”

Yet well-building is only half of Youth Inkwell’s mission.

“We could have simply asked someone to write a check,” Sarja explains. “But it wouldn’t have had remotely as great an impact. The Well Project is empowering kids all over the place — both those who are doing the work and those who read the books and say, ‘I can do that.’”

Recently, a 12-year-old boy, who insists on remaining anonymous, contacted Sarja about donating $75,000 from his Bar Mitzvah fund to help children in the Pasadena area attend summer programs they couldn’t ordinarily afford. He is now writing a biography of his grandfather, with the hope that sales through Youth Inkwell will replenish the fund to enable him to support future causes.

Youth Inkwell is also currently accepting online nominations of “kids who are finding creative ways to make a difference.” Five “master chefs,” who have amply demonstrated their ability “to cook with a pencil,” will be honored on the Web site, www.youthinkwell.org.

A closer look at the Web address reveals a pun: Youth Inkwell also reads You Think Well.

No one is grinning more broadly than Cate Yuriko Hurley. Last summer, her family signed her up for a session of Logic Zone to hone her inductive and deductive reasoning and teach her to “think well.” But even the most doting parents couldn’t have expected their 10-year-old to graduate as a published author and illustrator.

“10 and a half,” says Cate, a stickler for accuracy.

“Cate has always been interested in writing,” adds her mother Kim Matsunaga, “and we liked how the program exposed her to different kinds of material. But the rest was so unexpected. We were swept up by the Well Project as it unfolded.”

Although she is enrolled again this summer, Cate is a little hesitant about future publishing ventures.

“The writing was very enjoyable,” she confides. “and I like raising money for the wells. But the publicity was embarrassing. I even used a pen name, my middle name. I didn’t know they’d include my photo in the book, so people would recognize me!” AM Youth Inkwell Publishing/A Center for Writing, 155 S. El Molino Ave., Suite 102, Pasadena. For more information or to order a book, call (626) 449-6884, or visit www.youthinkwell.org.

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• Locate and contact your local Better Business Bureau by visiting www.bbb.org.

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Ardolina was convinced that opening some sort of eatery was the only way she could give her children everything they needed in life.

That was 20 years ago, and Ardolina’s first tiny sandwich shop in La Cañada has blossomed into a virtual one-woman empire with Xiomara and Café Atlantic in Pasadena and Xiomara Melrose in Hollywood. Despite her extraordinary professional life, Ardolina would be the first to tell you that her greatest joy is her family.

You said you grew up in a restaurant environment in Havana? My godparents owned a restaurant, and I grew up running around the restaurant since I was little. My favorite thing was early in the morning. They’d have these espresso machines with those big steamers — like in Italy — the ones where you can smell the

steam everywhere! The café Cubano, the Cuban sandwiches in the morning and the cigars, the guys smoking cigars — that’s like the best smell in the morning ever! So it was in my blood from an early age.

How old were you when you got started in the business? In New York, I started working in restaurants when I was about 16 or 17 years old. I worked at a place called Proof of the Pudding near the Plaza Hotel, and then I got married to Melissa’s father, and I never really worked again until she was 6 years old. Then I divorced, and that’s when I got back into the business. I started a little sandwich shop in La Cañada, sort of a momand-pop place, and it was very successful. Little by little, I saved enough to open Xiomara on Raymond. I’ve been —Continued on page 50

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BY GREG GILLOOLY IN SONOMA COUNTY — JUST an hour drive north of San Francisco — lies the picturesque town of Healdsburg. Under a canopy of tall redwoods, palms and magnolia, the plaza, with its shops and cafes, is the heart of the town. Wide, tree-shaded streets are lined with vintage homes –– Queen Anne cottages, Craftsman bungalows and Gothic Revival Victorian mansions.

From Healdsburg, a two-lane country road loops through the 16mile-long Dry Creek Valley. Along the roads, endless vineyards run up the hillsides and the alluvial fans toward a dark forest. Some of the finest wines produced in all of California are crafted using the fruit of the vines grown in this region. The Valley's national reputation for wine may be modern, but the roots of Dry Creek Valley quality go back more than 125 years to the first vineyard established in 1870.

Nearly 6,000 acres of vineyards now carpet the valley, providing exceptional fruit to more than 25 local wineries. The valley remains a rural setting for small family wineries, yet at the same time it has become home to the Sonoma wing of Gallo, one of the biggest and most-industrialized wine producers on earth.

Zinfandel and sauvignon blanc continue to be the region's best known wines. Because Dry Creek Valley has California’s largest acreage of Old Vine Zinfandel, some of the local wineries began referring to the valley as California’s “Zin Zone.” Typical Dry Creek zinfandel exhibits ripe, dark fruit characteristics, including blackberry and black cherry aromas and flavors, with a peppery spiciness and good body with fine tannins.

Today, Dry Creek Valley is feeling the power of cabernet sauvignon and syrah, the unchallenged ruler and rising star, respectively, of California red wine. Both are growing in acreage as zinfandel peaks.

Syrah has recently proven to be a winner in the valley as well. Southfacing hillside vineyards do well with both syrah and viognier, an aromatic white wine grape that originated in the Rhone region of France. One of the newest wineries to emerge on the scene is the tiny (900 cases total production) family-owned vineyards of Pasterick Winery, located just down the street from Lambert Bridge. Owner/winemaker Gerry Pasterick enlists his wife and two children in the production of his super-concentrated and fragrant syrah. Every step in the winemaking process from harvesting to bottling is done by hand. Pasterick produces syrah co-fermented with viognier in the classic Côte-Rôtie style, offering layers of complexity, generous flavors and all of the three acts — a great beginning, middle and finish. At $35 a bottle, it is worth searching for at your favorite wine store. AM Greg Gillooly is the proprietor of Heritage Wine & Spirits in Old Pasadena.

Contact him at greg@heritagewinecompany.com.

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Tell me about the evolution of Xiomara in Old Town. Xiomara started out as a classic French restaurant. It was one of the best restaurants in the city. It always got the best reviews, but the cuisine proved to be a little bit heavy for my customers, and it became more of a special occasion restaurant, so in 1998, I changed it to New Latin Cuisine.

Which is …? New Latin Cuisine is a much lighter version of traditional dishes where we take the flavors and ingredients from many Latin cuisines and rework them with an eye toward a very French, very elegant presentation.

What role would you say is more challenging: running a restaurant or being a mother? The roles are very similar because no one takes care of your child like you would and the same thing with your restaurant. I mean, there are great managers out there, but I can see things they cannot see, just like in the home. Generally speaking, opening a restaurant is much more challenging. The children are a pleasure to have and spend time with, and when I got home, I was so grateful to have my children waiting for me. With the restaurant, it’s different. You have to be there. You know, I’ve been in this restaurant for so many years, and I know so many people, but I never had a social life because I cannot afford to do it. If I did anything, I would rather be with my children. AM 50 ~ MAY 2006 ~ ARROYO

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A photo-essay book of Southern California’s highest ranges

BY ANN OLANDER IT’S A RITUAL WHEN FLYING HOME FROM BACK EAST. AS THE plane lands, I peer out the window to find the mountains, and their presence welcomes me home.

When my husband Farley and I first moved to the greater Los Angeles area 38 years ago, I discovered that if I got lost driving among the housing tracts and vineyards, taking a bearing on the mountains would lead me home. Thus began my awareness of Southern California’s highest ranges: the San Gabriel, San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountains.

Visible peaks from all three ranges lure us to come hike, wander near gurgling streams or find wonder in the natural beauty. However, urban sprawl is beginning to threaten the mountains’ beauty, habitat and watershed. Because most residents live within an hour’s drive of pristine mountain places, many areas are vulnerable to unchecked development. Los Angeles County is growing every 10 years by more than half a million people while the growth rate escalates in adjacent Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

Yet, as John Muir said, “Everybody needs beauty as well as bread.”

Banking on Muir’s belief that most people want to safeguard what they love, Farley and I set out to re-explore the mountains surrounding us and champion their beauty. Our resultant photo-essay book, “Call of the Mountains: The Beauty and Legacy of Southern California’s San Jacinto, San Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountains,” spotlights each mountain range with Farley’s color images and my retelling of stories we heard along the way.

We met Native Americans familiar with Tongva and Cahuilla Indian legends. We heard sagas of miners like Charles Tom Vincent and Jacob Schiner, the one-legged miner. Personal accounts came alive as we retraced steps where an old-timer encountered 50 big-horn sheep near the top of Mt. Baldy and where a forester looked for bandito Tiburcio Vasquez’s gun in Cooper Canyon. We also encountered mountain-loving individuals and groups like the Scenic Mount Lowe Railway Historical Committee and the San Gabriel Mountains Regional Conservancy working to protect mountain legacies and resources of water, wildlife and scenic beauty.

John Muir had it right: “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home.” AM “Call of the Mountains: The Beauty and Legacy of Southern California’s San Jacinto, San Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountains,” by Ann and Farley Olander, with forward by John W. Robinson, is available at REI and the Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia and Vroman’s Bookstore, Borders Books and Eaton Canyon Nature Center in Pasadena. Web sources include www.Callofthemountains.com, www.Mtlowe.net/Bookcallofmtns.htm and www.amazon.com. To book a slide presentation, call the Olanders at (909) 987-5276.

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ONLY FOR YOU Moms are known to carry all but the kitchen sink on their shoulders these days. So why not at least ensure that they carry it with style?

Brighton has a breathtaking selection of leather goods, from belts to shoes to handbags, each with a unique and beautiful design. The items are all designed to coordinate from head to toe, with matching ornamentation and leather patterns. The Barcelona collection features the Ana Rosa Satchel ($270) in various colors, the silver and gold chain belt ($66) and matching bracelet ($38). Brighton, 340 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Call (626) 577-3849.

READY FOR EVERYTHING For the mom who can never have enough shoes, Verona is the place to shop. Featuring the Robert Zur collection, Verona’s shoes are unique, imaginative and fresh. But because moms are on their feet all day long, these shoes are also built for comfort and durability. A great look for the upcoming summer months is the Buffy sandal ($170), available in bright yellow and blue or bronze and silver. These sandals are comfortable enough to accompany Mom on a day of errandrunning, but their tropical style will encourage her to lounge by the pool for once.

Verona Shoes is located inside Flutter, 54 W. Green Street, Pasadena. Call (626) 449-3224.

SPECIAL MEMORIES If there’s one thing most moms love more than anything, it’s taking pictures to capture the special moments in life. On Mother’s Day, why not give her a way to put those memories on display?

Aarnun Gallery has a wide variety of exquisite frames that Mom will love. Styles range from embossed, silver-leafed wood frames ($20) to engraved, hand-hammered sterling frames ($98). Aarnun Gallery Fine Picture Framing, 603 E. Green Street, Pasadena. Call (626) 793-4805.

MOMENTS TO TREASURE A mother’s life is all rush, rush, rush — but now it can be full of LUSH. This popular cosmetics store from the United Kingdom offers fresh, handmade products with delicious scents. The Practically Perfect Mum gift set ($62.95) comes chock-full of goodies, from the Poppins bubble bar made of lemon oil and orange flower absolute to the irresistible 17 Cherry Tree Lane floral soap. Mom won’t be able to resist taking some time for herself with this gift set.

Lush Cosmetics, 24 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Call (626) 792-0901.

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TENDER LOVE AND CARE The woman-on-thego needs a wardrobe that is classic, comfortable and chic all at the same time. Tender Treasures, a store known for its wide selection of women and children’s clothing, carries a special line of clothing called FLAX, which is a triple threat. Made from allnatural fiber, this line of linen dresses, pants and tops is not only lightweight and comfortable but also very stylish. This beautiful trench coat from the new spring collection ($99.75) comes in a variety of bright colors to complement the woman who lights up the room. And the store has a play area, so children can entertain themselves while Mom browses. Tender Treasures, 2280 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. Call (818) 248-2260, or visit www.tendertreasures.com.

HUGS AND KISSES For the mom that lives to entertain, Dovetail Antiques is a dream come true. Run by owner Mary Smith, each piece is selected for its quality and value. Mom will be overjoyed by these gifts, which are not only thoughtful but also will help her start some heirlooms of her own. Prices of the items shown here range from $125 for the ceramic plate to $850 for the egg-shaped dish. Other featured items are the three-piece sterling silver tea set ($595), the ornate jewelry box ($450) and silver candlesticks ($750). New items come in regularly, so there are always great finds. Dovetail Antiques, 1 W. California Blvd. #412, Pasadena. Call (626) 792-9410.

Show her how generous and kind she taught you to be with a gift that gives back.

LOVE THAT GROWS This Mother’s Day, the Auxiliary Board of the YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley provides a way to give to Mom and the community with the annual fund-raiser, Baubles and Blooms. All the proceeds go to after-school programs for Pasadena’s at-risk girls ages 6 to 17. There is something for every mom, from photo albums to this flowering plant basket ($47) made of rose, campanula and ivy. This is a perfect way to show Mom just how much you love her by giving back.

Place your order by May 8 online at www.ywca.org/blooms.

BEAUTY THAT SHOWS Mom will be blown away by your thoughtfulness with this amazing gift. Designhergals.com allows you to design personalized stationery with Mom’s very own caricature on the front. You can select everything yourself: eye color, skin tone, hair style and, most importantly, outfit. Put mom in a flirty cocktail dress or in a robe and slippers. Prices depend on quantity and range from 25 cards for $45 to 75 cards for $90. On top of the sheer creativity of this gift, Mom will also be thrilled to learn that a portion of the proceeds goes to the Gal to Gal Foundation dedicated to women with stage four breast cancer. Visit www.designhergals.com.

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ONLY FOR YOU Moms are known to carry all but the kitchen sink on their shoulders these days. So why not at least ensure that they carry it with style?

Brighton has a breathtaking selection of leather goods, from belts to shoes to handbags, each with a unique and beautiful design. The items are all designed to coordinate from head to toe, with matching ornamentation and leather patterns. The Barcelona collection features the Ana Rosa Satchel ($270) in various colors, the silver and gold chain belt ($66) and matching bracelet ($38). Brighton, 340 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Call (626) 577-3849.

READY FOR EVERYTHING For the mom who can never have enough shoes, Verona is the place to shop. Featuring the Robert Zur collection, Verona’s shoes are unique, imaginative and fresh. But because moms are on their feet all day long, these shoes are also built for comfort and durability. A great look for the upcoming summer months is the Buffy sandal ($170), available in bright yellow and blue or bronze and silver. These sandals are comfortable enough to accompany Mom on a day of errandrunning, but their tropical style will encourage her to lounge by the pool for once.

Verona Shoes is located inside Flutter, 54 W. Green Street, Pasadena. Call (626) 449-3224.

SPECIAL MEMORIES If there’s one thing most moms love more than anything, it’s taking pictures to capture the special moments in life. On Mother’s Day, why not give her a way to put those memories on display?

Aarnun Gallery has a wide variety of exquisite frames that Mom will love. Styles range from embossed, silver-leafed wood frames ($20) to engraved, hand-hammered sterling frames ($98). Aarnun Gallery Fine Picture Framing, 603 E. Green Street, Pasadena. Call (626) 793-4805.

MOMENTS TO TREASURE A mother’s life is all rush, rush, rush — but now it can be full of LUSH. This popular cosmetics store from the United Kingdom offers fresh, handmade products with delicious scents. The Practically Perfect Mum gift set ($62.95) comes chock-full of goodies, from the Poppins bubble bar made of lemon oil and orange flower absolute to the irresistible 17 Cherry Tree Lane floral soap. Mom won’t be able to resist taking some time for herself with this gift set.

Lush Cosmetics, 24 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Call (626) 792-0901.

Mom proud

make

TENDER LOVE AND CARE The woman-on-thego needs a wardrobe that is classic, comfortable and chic all at the same time. Tender Treasures, a store known for its wide selection of women and children’s clothing, carries a special line of clothing called FLAX, which is a triple threat. Made from allnatural fiber, this line of linen dresses, pants and tops is not only lightweight and comfortable but also very stylish. This beautiful trench coat from the new spring collection ($99.75) comes in a variety of bright colors to complement the woman who lights up the room. And the store has a play area, so children can entertain themselves while Mom browses. Tender Treasures, 2280 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. Call (818) 248-2260, or visit www.tendertreasures.com.

HUGS AND KISSES For the mom that lives to entertain, Dovetail Antiques is a dream come true. Run by owner Mary Smith, each piece is selected for its quality and value. Mom will be overjoyed by these gifts, which are not only thoughtful but also will help her start some heirlooms of her own. Prices of the items shown here range from $125 for the ceramic plate to $850 for the egg-shaped dish. Other featured items are the three-piece sterling silver tea set ($595), the ornate jewelry box ($450) and silver candlesticks ($750). New items come in regularly, so there are always great finds. Dovetail Antiques, 1 W. California Blvd. #412, Pasadena. Call (626) 792-9410.

Show her how generous and kind she taught you to be with a gift that gives back.

LOVE THAT GROWS This Mother’s Day, the Auxiliary Board of the YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley provides a way to give to Mom and the community with the annual fund-raiser, Baubles and Blooms. All the proceeds go to after-school programs for Pasadena’s at-risk girls ages 6 to 17. There is something for every mom, from photo albums to this flowering plant basket ($47) made of rose, campanula and ivy. This is a perfect way to show Mom just how much you love her by giving back.

Place your order by May 8 online at www.ywca.org/blooms.

BEAUTY THAT SHOWS Mom will be blown away by your thoughtfulness with this amazing gift. Designhergals.com allows you to design personalized stationery with Mom’s very own caricature on the front. You can select everything yourself: eye color, skin tone, hair style and, most importantly, outfit. Put mom in a flirty cocktail dress or in a robe and slippers. Prices depend on quantity and range from 25 cards for $45 to 75 cards for $90. On top of the sheer creativity of this gift, Mom will also be thrilled to learn that a portion of the proceeds goes to the Gal to Gal Foundation dedicated to women with stage four breast cancer. Visit www.designhergals.com.

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WINE, WOMEN & SHOES May 10 | Pasadena Museum of California Art With vintner Elaine Honig, Planned Parenthood of Pasadena presents its first annual fund-raiser, “Wine, Women & Shoes,” at the Pasadena Museum of California Art. Guests can sample wines from top female Napa Valley vintners and shop for fashionable footwear from exclusive women’s shoe designers.

Designers from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and retailers from Verona Shoes will be on hand. A patron reception kicks off the event at 5 p.m., when attendees can meet five women winemakers, followed by the benefit at 6:30 p.m., complete with wine tasting, shoe buying and a fashion show. Proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood’s education programs.

Tickets for the patron reception are $125; tickets for the benefit only are $75.

Pasadena Museum of California Art, 490 E. Union St., Pasadena. Call (626) 7945737, ext. 130, or visit www.pppasadena.org.

COMING UP ROSES AT SANTA ANITA May 6 | Santa Anita Park Boys & Girls Clubs of Pasadena invite you to Santa Anita Park to watch the running of the Kentucky Derby (via satellite) and help a good cause. The event, “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” at the stylish Turf Club, includes silent and live auctions and a luncheon beginning at 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit Project Learn, the academic enrichment program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pasadena. Reservations are $100. Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Call (310) 4911401, or visit www.bgcpasadena.org.

ART AUCTION

Lizst. Violinist Sharon Harmon and pianist Polli Chambers-Salazar will perform these works, which defined the Romantic Era. The setting for this wonderful evening of music is an Asian and Neo-classical-influenced Greene and Greene home, which includes an o r n a t e u n d e r gro u n d b a l l ro o m . Fo r t i c ke t s, ca l l the Pasadena Conservatory at (626) 683-3355, or visit www.pasadenaconservatory.org.

May 6 | Art Center College of Design

CELEBRATE ARROYO CULTURE

The Pasadena Art Alliance will host its 13th biennial Art Auction at the Art Center College of Design beginning with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. The event, which includes a 7:30 p.m. dinner, will showcase and auction more than 100 works of art from various emerging and established Southern California contemporary artists. Tickets are $175. Art Center College of Design South Campus, 950 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. For more information, call the Pasadena Art Alliance at (626) 795-9276.

May 7 | Pasadena & L.A.

MANSIONS AND MUSIC May 7 | Pasadena The Pasadena Conservatory of Music presents another concert in its Mansions and Music series at 4 p.m. The program will feature the “G Major Violin Sonata” by the conservative Brahms and the “Grand Duo Concertant” by the progressive

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The annual Museums of the Arroyo Day invites the public to take a free tour of five museums along the Arroyo Seco and enjoy music, storytelling, art, crafts, a view of historical architecture, historical re-enactments and entertainment at each location. Stops include the Gamble House, Heritage Square Museum, the Lummis Home and Garden, the Pasadena Museum of History and the Southwest Museum. Free shuttles to all locations operate along two routes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call MOTA at (213) 740-TOUR, or visit www.museumsofthearroyo.com.

TEEING OFF FOR UNION STATION May 8 | Pasadena Friends and supporters of Pasadena’s Union Station can help the organization’s efforts to fight homelessness by enjoying

ELEGANT CARS, GOOD CAUSE May 21 | Pasadena View vintage vehicles and help the Assistance League of Southern California at the Concours d’Elegance at the Rose Bowl and adjacent Brookside Park. More than 300 classic, vintage, antique and exotic vehicles will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A VIP luncheon and beverage tent will be available. In addition, a cocktail celebration for exhibitors, sponsors and patrons will be held Saturday, May 20. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the gate. VIP admission/luncheon tickets are $75. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. Call (323) 469-1973, ext. 211, or visit www.LAConcours.com.

in advance and $50 at the door and includes wine, cheese, hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks. All proceeds will help underwrite “Lummis Day: The Festival of Northeast Los Angeles” on June 4. Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer St., Los Angeles. For tickets, call (323) 344-9955, or e-mail LummisDay@yahoo.com.

FLOWERS FOR MOM May 13 & 14 | La Cañada Flintridge a day on the links at Brookside Country Club in the 14th annual Union Station Foundation and KTLA Charities golf tournament. The tournament offers sponsorship opportunities for businesses and individuals, with sponsor levels ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. Individual fees are $250, which includes a round of golf, a barbecue luncheon, a reception with hors d’oeuvres, a gift and silent and live auctions.

Tournament registration is at 10:30 a.m. at Brookside Country Club, 1133 N. Rosemont Ave., Pasadena. Call (626) 240-4557, ext. 114, or visit www.unionstationfoundation.org.

AN EVENING WITH CHARLES LUMMIS May 13 | Hertitage Square Museum Actor and community activist Troy Evans will emcee “An Evening with Charles Lummis,” a music and spoken word event, featuring poet Suzanne Lummis, guitarist/composer Kenton Youngstrom and Daniel Lewis enacting the life of Charles Fletcher Lummis, the legendary author/adventurer.

The benefit will be held at 7 p.m. amid the historic homes and buildings at Heritage Square Museum. Admission is $40

Treat Mom to a special brunch at Descanso Gardens. View the flowers while dining from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday or Sunday. Stop by the International Geranium Society’s show and buy beautiful plants for Mom. Harpist Carol Tatum will perform from noon to 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Call (818) 949-4200.

MOTHERS, MUSIC AND ART May 14 | Glendale Enjoy a picturesque setting this Mother’s Day at the Glendale Symphony Orchestra Association’s Music & Art in the Park, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Brand Park in Glendale. The event includes classical musicians, plein air artists, an outdoor Japanese tea ceremony, Doctor’s House docent tours, a raffle and a silent auction. Enjoy champagne, tea and crumpets too. Admission is free, but a $10 donation is suggested. Brand Park, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. Call (818) 500-8720, or visit www.GlendaleSymphony.org.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH May 14 | The Huntington Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elegant champagne brunch at The Huntington. This year, two dining options will be offered: a hot brunch on the scenic Garden Terrace Lawn ($60 per person) or a buffet in the cozy Tea Room ($39 per person). Admission to The Huntington is a required additional charge. While you’re there, learn about the life and carefully cultivated self-image of Henry Huntington’s second wife, called “the first lady of The Huntington,” in an exhibition dedicated to Arabella Huntington. The exhibit runs through June 25. The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. For reservations, call (626) 683-8131, or visit www.huntington.org.

ART AS INVESTMENT May 20 | San Marino Gallery Professor Michael Moses of New York University’s Stern School of Business discusses art as a sound medium for investment and wealth diversification. The world-renowned expert in art and finance has authored several books and scholarly articles and is co-creator of a body of indexes charting different segments of the art market from old masters to contemporary works. He will speak from 1 to 3 p.m. San Marino Gallery, 2640 Mission St., San Marino. Call (626) 441-9007.

ALL THAT JAZZ May 27, 28 & 29 | Rose Bowl Playboy Jazz at the Rose Bowl returns Memorial Day weekend with a full slate of top talent. Held as part of the month-

long Playboy Jazz Festival free community concert series, the festival includes the Pasadena Summer Fest, with food from the area’s best restaurants, arts and crafts, children’s games and family entertainment. Headliners include jazz guitarist Grant Geissman on Saturday, conga master Poncho Sanchez on Sunday and saxophonist Michael Lington on Monday, with a host of other acts throughout the weekend beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing until sundown. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. Call (626) 797-6803, or visit www.delmanoprod.com.

VIBRANT ART Through June 16 | Glendale Southern California-based artists DJ Grossi, Kest Mikenas, Christopher Naylor, Robert G. Rivera and Mark Venaglia showcase their large-scale, contemporary works at the Brand Library Art Galleries in the Glendale Public Library. All of the artists brilliantly use bold, expressive color. Glendale Public Library, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. Call (818) 548-2051.

On the horizon…

The Pasadena Arts Council honors individuals and organizations who have contributed to the arts community with its annual Gold Crown Awards. This year’s recipients include Mayor Bill Bogaard, Kevin Nguyen, Pasadena Junior Theatre, Hilary Thomas and Lyla White. The award ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. June 4 in a private home in Pasadena. For more information or to order tickets, call (626) 793-8171, or visit www.pasadenaartscouncil.org.

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WINE, WOMEN & SHOES May 10 | Pasadena Museum of California Art With vintner Elaine Honig, Planned Parenthood of Pasadena presents its first annual fund-raiser, “Wine, Women & Shoes,” at the Pasadena Museum of California Art. Guests can sample wines from top female Napa Valley vintners and shop for fashionable footwear from exclusive women’s shoe designers.

Designers from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and retailers from Verona Shoes will be on hand. A patron reception kicks off the event at 5 p.m., when attendees can meet five women winemakers, followed by the benefit at 6:30 p.m., complete with wine tasting, shoe buying and a fashion show. Proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood’s education programs.

Tickets for the patron reception are $125; tickets for the benefit only are $75.

Pasadena Museum of California Art, 490 E. Union St., Pasadena. Call (626) 7945737, ext. 130, or visit www.pppasadena.org.

COMING UP ROSES AT SANTA ANITA May 6 | Santa Anita Park Boys & Girls Clubs of Pasadena invite you to Santa Anita Park to watch the running of the Kentucky Derby (via satellite) and help a good cause. The event, “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” at the stylish Turf Club, includes silent and live auctions and a luncheon beginning at 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit Project Learn, the academic enrichment program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pasadena. Reservations are $100. Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Call (310) 4911401, or visit www.bgcpasadena.org.

ART AUCTION

Lizst. Violinist Sharon Harmon and pianist Polli Chambers-Salazar will perform these works, which defined the Romantic Era. The setting for this wonderful evening of music is an Asian and Neo-classical-influenced Greene and Greene home, which includes an o r n a t e u n d e r gro u n d b a l l ro o m . Fo r t i c ke t s, ca l l the Pasadena Conservatory at (626) 683-3355, or visit www.pasadenaconservatory.org.

May 6 | Art Center College of Design

CELEBRATE ARROYO CULTURE

The Pasadena Art Alliance will host its 13th biennial Art Auction at the Art Center College of Design beginning with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. The event, which includes a 7:30 p.m. dinner, will showcase and auction more than 100 works of art from various emerging and established Southern California contemporary artists. Tickets are $175. Art Center College of Design South Campus, 950 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. For more information, call the Pasadena Art Alliance at (626) 795-9276.

May 7 | Pasadena & L.A.

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The annual Museums of the Arroyo Day invites the public to take a free tour of five museums along the Arroyo Seco and enjoy music, storytelling, art, crafts, a view of historical architecture, historical re-enactments and entertainment at each location. Stops include the Gamble House, Heritage Square Museum, the Lummis Home and Garden, the Pasadena Museum of History and the Southwest Museum. Free shuttles to all locations operate along two routes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call MOTA at (213) 740-TOUR, or visit www.museumsofthearroyo.com.

TEEING OFF FOR UNION STATION May 8 | Pasadena Friends and supporters of Pasadena’s Union Station can help the organization’s efforts to fight homelessness by enjoying

ELEGANT CARS, GOOD CAUSE May 21 | Pasadena View vintage vehicles and help the Assistance League of Southern California at the Concours d’Elegance at the Rose Bowl and adjacent Brookside Park. More than 300 classic, vintage, antique and exotic vehicles will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A VIP luncheon and beverage tent will be available. In addition, a cocktail celebration for exhibitors, sponsors and patrons will be held Saturday, May 20. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the gate. VIP admission/luncheon tickets are $75. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. Call (323) 469-1973, ext. 211, or visit www.LAConcours.com.

in advance and $50 at the door and includes wine, cheese, hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks. All proceeds will help underwrite “Lummis Day: The Festival of Northeast Los Angeles” on June 4. Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer St., Los Angeles. For tickets, call (323) 344-9955, or e-mail LummisDay@yahoo.com.

FLOWERS FOR MOM May 13 & 14 | La Cañada Flintridge a day on the links at Brookside Country Club in the 14th annual Union Station Foundation and KTLA Charities golf tournament. The tournament offers sponsorship opportunities for businesses and individuals, with sponsor levels ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. Individual fees are $250, which includes a round of golf, a barbecue luncheon, a reception with hors d’oeuvres, a gift and silent and live auctions.

Tournament registration is at 10:30 a.m. at Brookside Country Club, 1133 N. Rosemont Ave., Pasadena. Call (626) 240-4557, ext. 114, or visit www.unionstationfoundation.org.

AN EVENING WITH CHARLES LUMMIS May 13 | Hertitage Square Museum Actor and community activist Troy Evans will emcee “An Evening with Charles Lummis,” a music and spoken word event, featuring poet Suzanne Lummis, guitarist/composer Kenton Youngstrom and Daniel Lewis enacting the life of Charles Fletcher Lummis, the legendary author/adventurer.

The benefit will be held at 7 p.m. amid the historic homes and buildings at Heritage Square Museum. Admission is $40

Treat Mom to a special brunch at Descanso Gardens. View the flowers while dining from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday or Sunday. Stop by the International Geranium Society’s show and buy beautiful plants for Mom. Harpist Carol Tatum will perform from noon to 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Call (818) 949-4200.

MOTHERS, MUSIC AND ART May 14 | Glendale Enjoy a picturesque setting this Mother’s Day at the Glendale Symphony Orchestra Association’s Music & Art in the Park, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Brand Park in Glendale. The event includes classical musicians, plein air artists, an outdoor Japanese tea ceremony, Doctor’s House docent tours, a raffle and a silent auction. Enjoy champagne, tea and crumpets too. Admission is free, but a $10 donation is suggested. Brand Park, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. Call (818) 500-8720, or visit www.GlendaleSymphony.org.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH May 14 | The Huntington Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elegant champagne brunch at The Huntington. This year, two dining options will be offered: a hot brunch on the scenic Garden Terrace Lawn ($60 per person) or a buffet in the cozy Tea Room ($39 per person). Admission to The Huntington is a required additional charge. While you’re there, learn about the life and carefully cultivated self-image of Henry Huntington’s second wife, called “the first lady of The Huntington,” in an exhibition dedicated to Arabella Huntington. The exhibit runs through June 25. The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. For reservations, call (626) 683-8131, or visit www.huntington.org.

ART AS INVESTMENT May 20 | San Marino Gallery Professor Michael Moses of New York University’s Stern School of Business discusses art as a sound medium for investment and wealth diversification. The world-renowned expert in art and finance has authored several books and scholarly articles and is co-creator of a body of indexes charting different segments of the art market from old masters to contemporary works. He will speak from 1 to 3 p.m. San Marino Gallery, 2640 Mission St., San Marino. Call (626) 441-9007.

ALL THAT JAZZ May 27, 28 & 29 | Rose Bowl Playboy Jazz at the Rose Bowl returns Memorial Day weekend with a full slate of top talent. Held as part of the month-

long Playboy Jazz Festival free community concert series, the festival includes the Pasadena Summer Fest, with food from the area’s best restaurants, arts and crafts, children’s games and family entertainment. Headliners include jazz guitarist Grant Geissman on Saturday, conga master Poncho Sanchez on Sunday and saxophonist Michael Lington on Monday, with a host of other acts throughout the weekend beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing until sundown. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. Call (626) 797-6803, or visit www.delmanoprod.com.

VIBRANT ART Through June 16 | Glendale Southern California-based artists DJ Grossi, Kest Mikenas, Christopher Naylor, Robert G. Rivera and Mark Venaglia showcase their large-scale, contemporary works at the Brand Library Art Galleries in the Glendale Public Library. All of the artists brilliantly use bold, expressive color. Glendale Public Library, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. Call (818) 548-2051.

On the horizon…

The Pasadena Arts Council honors individuals and organizations who have contributed to the arts community with its annual Gold Crown Awards. This year’s recipients include Mayor Bill Bogaard, Kevin Nguyen, Pasadena Junior Theatre, Hilary Thomas and Lyla White. The award ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. June 4 in a private home in Pasadena. For more information or to order tickets, call (626) 793-8171, or visit www.pasadenaartscouncil.org.

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NESTING

A Victorian dream

The Craypo family takes the former residence of William Monroe, founder of Monrovia, from shambles to splendor.

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HANNON CRAYPO IS NOT A FAN OF VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE. The former teacher and professed Craftsman fan first laid eyes on the two-story Queen Anne–style home on Monroe Street in Monrovia almost four years ago.

“I can’t say it was love at first sight,” she admits. “The house was in really bad shape.”

In fact, the home looked to her like “a money pit.” However, her husband Steve, the owner of a pool construction business, saw an ideal fixer-upper. It took the couple two years of hard work and serious creativity to make the home the breathtaking sight it is today.

The three-bedroom Victorian home, which the Craypos share with their two kids, was built in 1884 as a temporary, single-story dwelling for William Monroe while his much grander home, The Oaks, was being erected on Primrose Avenue. The residence was passed along to Monroe’s brother, Campbell, who moved into it with his family. In November 1887, he raised the home and built another story underneath.

Photo by Teena Apeles Step through its paneled double doors with original ornate brass doorknobs and hinges, and the house is instantly enchanting. A fireplace greets visitors in the entryway, with the dining room to the left and salon to the right, both of which have furnishings reminiscent of the late 1800s.

Of course, this was not the picture-perfect image the Craypos first faced.

The house sustained significant damage from the 1991 Sierra Madre earthquake and was even condemned for some time.

Craypo rattles off the many inconveniences they tolerated during the early years: “The kitchen was completely nonfunctional, … half of the walls had to come off, the whole back of the house had to come off,” she says. “There were bees in the walls of my daughter’s room, so there was honey seeping all over the place. It was bad, … not livable really.” The Craypos had to replace windows and crown molding, redo the floors, erect new walls, rebuild the front porch and retrofit the structure to meet current standards.

The result? A gorgeous Victorian worthy of receiving historic landmark status, which it did last year. The Craypos laugh about it now, especially since before their renovations, no preservation group was interested in it.

The couple was mindful of keeping the Victorian style in the exterior and interior. “We tried really hard not to change that much because we really like old houses,” Craypo says. “In the kitchen, we have new appliances, but I tried to get ones that were replicas of old appliances.”

However, there is one thing the Craypo home has that reminds them they are living in the 21st century: TiVo. AM Explore the Craypos’ Victorian home and Monrovia’s other architectural jewels, including Craftsman-style bungalows and an English cottage, during the “Mother’s Day in Monrovia” historic homes tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 14.

Proceeds from the tour support the preservation and conservation efforts of the Monrovia Old House Preservation Group. Advance tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12 for teens 13 to 17 and free for kids 12 and under. Call (626) 3587822, or visit www.mohpg.com.

Photo by Evans Vestal Ward

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