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NOVEMBER 2006

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Sheldon Epps saw his first play at the Pasadena Playhouse. Now as its artistic director, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s making sure other kids have that opportunity.

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s we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. —JOHN F. KENNEDY Thanksgiving should be more than just a day; it should be something we consider all the time. How many things do we have to be thankful for, and how many times do we actually show our thanks? How happy would we be if we lived our lives in constant appreciation, never taking all the good things we have for granted? With Thanksgiving in mind, we chose to celebrate kids and those who spend their lives nurturing them. One of the most important things we can teach a child is a love of reading, so we selected the Pasadena Public Library as our charity spotlight. The Glendale Youth Orchestra shines in our culture feature; Conductor Brad Keimach does an amazing job of helping kids develop an appreciation of classical music. And the story of Sheldon Epps’ first visit to the Pasadena Playhouse as a boy inspired our feature about his commitment to diversity and outreach as its artistic director. You’ll also find articles about the Pasadena Boys Choir and Anita Oaks School (then and now), interior design for kids’ rooms and how to get your kids to read more. Plus, Della Reese comes to Boston Court, and the Valley’s famous personalities of yore come to life in “A Walk Through Time,” a benefit for the Pasadena Museum of History. Whether you buy a ticket to a Glendale Youth Orchestra concert, “A Walk Through Time” or any of the other fabulous events in our area, supporting the arts is one way to show your appreciation of the good things in life. — Julie Riggott

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14 CULTURE “Classical Kids”: Conductor Brad Keimach encourages excellence in the Glendale Youth Orchestra. — By Carl Kozlowski

16 CHARITY “The Answer Place”: From its early literacy programs to a scholarship fund, the Pasadena Public Library offers myriad ways to help instill a love of reading in young people. — By Brenda Rees

54 PERSONALITY “Full Circle”: Sheldon Epps was introduced to the magic of theater at the Pasadena Playhouse. Now as its artistic director, he’s made it his mission to open theater’s doors to those it has long left outside. — By Julie Riggott

64 DEPARTMENTS 8 GIVING BACK Pasadena Weekly Best Of Party, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pasadena POPS and St. Francis Alumni

22 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH How to get your child to read more 24 COMMUNITY “A Walk Through Time” with influential historic figures

53 EDUCATION Anita Oaks School celebrates 65 years 58 MUSIC Della Reese performs with her church choir at Boston Court

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LEGENDARY OPERA STAR JESSYE NORMAN, accompanied by Maestra Rachael Worby and The Terri and Jerry Kohl hosted Jessye Pasadena POPS Orchestra, Norman at a fund-raising lunch at their enraptured an audience of Pasadena home following the singer’s Blair High School performance nearly 1,800 middle and high school students in the gymnasium of Pasadena’s Blair IB Magnet High School on Sept. 22. The celebrated soprano’s visit was arranged by Worby as an outgrowth of a pioneering education residency program she introduced at Blair High three years ago. The choice of the title of the concert program,” One Voice, One World,” was in recognition of the power of song to heal, to celebrate and to bring people together. Target was the corporate sponsor of the event, while all costs were covered by anonymous donation. The star accepted no fees for her performance. Academy Award-winning conductorcomposer John Williams was a special surprise guest at a fund-raising luncheon following the event at the home of POPS’ board member Jerry Kohl and his wife Terri. For more information, call (626) 792-7677, or visit www.pasadenapops.com. Jessye Norman and Pasadena Pops

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S THE CONDUCTOR OF THE GLENDALE YOUTH Orchestra, Brad Keimach knows the powerfully positive effect music can have on the lives of today’s youth. Teaching the great works of composers like Beethoven, Bach and Brahms to a new generation of performers has enabled him to see the passionate commitment and joy in youngsters that so often seems to have disappeared in modern society. As he prepares his charges for his upcoming seventh season with the GYO, which begins with a Dec. 5 concert at Glendale’s Alex Theatre, Keimach cites his own “absolute commitment” and “unflagging enthusiasm” as the keys to his approach, as he draws inspiration from GYO members and the music. He notes that the parents of GYO members are unusually supportive, and that is key to drawing out positive energy from children. “I ask a lot of these kids and I’ll be darned if they don’t rise to the occasion and surpass their own expectations. There’s a level of excitement in their playing, and a vibrancy that comes across in their performing, and it electrifies their audience,” Keimach says. “I think it’s the intensity of my commitment to the music that they’re picking up. I do my homework and come in prepared for every phrase and moment, and they reflect it back in their playing.”

One GYO member on whom he’s had a particularly strong impact is 20-year-old Michael Murphy Armstrong, who not only has played trumpet with the orchestra for the past four-and-a-half years, but has also been assistant conductor for two years. His conductor duties include recruiting new GYO members, who are primarily high school students, and he says that the strong impression Keimach creates upon the prospects makes his job quite simple. “He’s the most inspirational, magnanimous human being I know of. The GYO is unique because of the way Brad leads the orchestra. He brings something to it that gets the kids to sound better than you’d think they’d be able to sound individually,” says Armstrong. “Once a prospective member sees one practice with Brad, almost 90 percent of them will stay with the GYO. He takes what we have, and even if we don’t have a lot of strings he gets them to play with a huge sound, and it sounds like a full orchestra with close to 100 kids while we actually have 45.” But even as he receives accolades for his work with the GYO, which was founded in 1998, Keimach deflects the praise by happily discussing his own musical awakening under the tutelage of perhaps the greatest conductor —Continued on page 20 of modern times: the legendary

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BY BRENDA REES Story time is one of the many popular early literacy programs held weekly at all 10 branches of the library. T’S A LITTLE AFTER 10 A.M. ON A WEDNESDAY, AND THE STROLLERS are coming in fast and furious. In a little room in the back of the Santa Catalina Library in northern Pasadena, some 50 babies and toddlers are unloaded and placed on laps and on brightly colored rugs near a handmade puppet stage. While waiting for the program to begin, older tots stagger over to a shelf, grab a book and waddle back to their parents. Moms, dads and babysitters chat with one another and get ready for today’s story time — one of the many early literacy programs held weekly at every one of the 10 branches of the Pasadena Public Library system. Fueling a love of books and a passion for information is behind the library’s aspiration to reach out to patrons of all ages, from babies and students to business folk and retired seniors. It’s estimated that a whopping 3,000 patrons visit a Pasadena library every day. In fact, about 2 million items annually leave the library and go home with residents, making the Pasadena library system a well-used and well-appreciated entity. While today’s story time may seem like just fun and games — there’s always a craft project after the stories, puppet show and music — these children’s programs are serious business. They are part of a relatively recent push by the library to offer “emergent literacy” programs. “It’s one of those buzz words today, but emergent literacy is more than just a passing fad,” says Jan Sanders, director of the Pasadena Public Library. “We know from research that when you get children into reading at a very young age, that habit stays with them.”

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Kids practice their reading skills with a dog from the Pasadena Humane Society in the Barks and Books program. Photo courtesy of the Pasadena Public Library

Pamela Groves-Gaggioli heartily agrees. She coordinates the children, young adults and literacy services for the library. “Emergent literacy is what we do before we learn to read,” she explains, adding that the process of reading is much more than just being able to recognize words on a page. “It’s opening and feeling a book, hearing the sounds of the language, listening to the rhythm and cadence of the words. It’s setting the stage.” Groves-Gaggioli says that reading to children is especially important in those first five formative years. “That’s exactly why we have specially designed oversized chairs in our children’s room in the central library,” she explains. “I wanted to have space where an adult could sit side by side with a child to read. We call them the ‘Read to Me Chairs.’” The library will be celebrating Children’s Book Week not just for seven days, but the whole month of November. The Friends of the Library sponsors the annual event; this year’s theme is “Tyrannosaurus READS: Making a Lasting Impression.” Branch-wide happenings include special dinosaur-themed puppet shows, a book giveaway, outreach to preschools and visits

from Clifford the Big Red Dog at some story times. In addition, all children’s fines will be forgiven and lost cards will be replaced free of charge this month. The library is also involved in other literacy programs that extend beyond its own walls. On a regular basis, neighborhood schools (almost all branches are within walking distance of at least one) are invited for class visits. Students can also participate in after-school programs, which vary from branch to branch. And for those preschool or daycare centers that can’t get to a scheduled story time or arrange a school visit to the facility, the library goes out to meet them. Part of the Pasadena Collaborative Literacy Project (PCLP) since 2002, the library staff is helping to educate preschool teachers and daycare providers. Staff members go to various preschools and daycare centers once a month to read books, offer alphabet kits and model practical ways to teach language skills. In addition, the library has been participating for three years in the “Raising a Reader” program, which brings books directly into homes of preschool children and daycare facilities. Each week,

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youngsters are given a little red bag filled with books for them to enjoy and a video for their parents explaining why reading to their children is important. At the end of the program, children gather at the main library for a celebration with cake and balloons. They get a new blue book bag to keep and register for a library card of their own. Elementary kids can also get free live homework help at their fingertips — and they don’t even have to be at the library to get it. Just by using their library card, fourth-graders and older can connect online with a live tutor who will help with math, science, English and other disciplines, all for free. In fact, the library’s Web site is chock full of free resources for kids working on reports, doing research and preparing for SAT tests. Even when the library’s closed, folks can still get books: A new service allows patrons at home to download an ebook directly onto their computer screen. To encourage young aspiring writers, the library this year sponsored the Octavia Butler Scholarship Fund. Butler was scheduled to appear at the annual “One City, One Story” library event this past spring but her sud- —Continued on page 18 ARROYO ~ NOVEMBER 2006 ~ 17

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Kids practice their reading skills with a dog from the Pasadena Humane Society in the Barks and Books program. Photo courtesy of the Pasadena Public Library

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den death prompted organizers to find another suitable way to honor the Pasadena-born writer. This year, Kalen Cooper, a junior at John Muir High School, received the $500 scholarship. The program is scheduled to continue next spring with another young African-American woman recipient from Muir — the school Butler herself attended. Beyond the immediate neighborhood, the library fosters a sense of international openness with a variety of programs and upcoming events in collaboration with Pasadena’s sister city of Xicheng District in Beijing, China. Xicheng librarians will be welcomed in late November to early December for in-depth tours

of the main Pasadena library and its branches. While observing how American libraries operate, the visiting librarians will also review the current Chinese collection and make suggestions for additional purchases. Other upcoming programs include an exchange of artwork for display between the two libraries as well as developing methods for sharing library information via technological resources. All in all, the Pasadena library wants to be known as the place where answers can be found — no matter where or who you are. “One of our older mottos is that libraries change lives, and we are still committed to that,”

Helping hands Last year, 250 volunteers at Pasadena public libraries donated 17,000 hours doing myriad tasks and duties, according to volunteer coordinator Christine Reeder. “I think they come to us because they have a love of the library,” she says. “To them, these buildings are special places, and they want to be a part of that magic.” • From teens to seniors, volunteers are a vital part of the library, doing everything from helping to keep the stacks clean and orderly to assisting in office work and leading architectural tours of the building. Currently, Reeder says the library would like more volunteer computer instructors who can teach public classes on Internet surfing, email and Web page design. Volunteers are also needed to operate the gift store as well as deliver books to seniors at nearby centers and facilities. For more volunteer information, call Christine Reeder at (626) 744-7076. • Another library program actively connects volunteers with their neighbors. Pasadena Reads is an adult literacy program that’s been around since 1984 and creates about 75 to 90 matched reading pairs each year. The program is important because between 24 to 27 percent of Pasadena residents are functionally illiterate, says program coordinator Rosalie Jaquez. “These folks come to us many times with specific needs, like wanting to read to their grandchildren, understand the DMV manual or get a high school diploma,” she adds. Working one-on-one with a tutor, adult coaches are more than just academic teachers. They become, according to Jaquez, their cheer-

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leaders. “A lot of these students have faced negativity all their life, and we don’t want this experience to be just another bad one,” she says. In her 11 years coordinating the program, Jaquez has seen success stories that warm her heart. She recalls a young man in his early 20s who came in every day to work on the computers in addition to his personal tutoring time. “He came last year and introduced me to his wife and child,” she says. “He’s working in a computer lab and looked so happy. I’m so glad we could help.” The next Pasadena Reads Tutoring Training session takes place in January. For more information, call Rosalie Jaquez at (626) 744-4034. Pasadena Public Library Branches: Central Library, 285 E. Walnut St. (626) 744-4066 Allendale Branch, 1130 W. Marengo Ave. (626) 744-7260 Hastings Branch, 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd. (626) 744-7262 Hill Avenue Branch, 55 S. Hill Ave. (626) 744-7264 Lamanda Park Branch, 140 S. Altadena Drive (626) 744-7266 La Pintoresca Branch, 1355 N. Raymond Ave. (626) 744-7268 Linda Vista Branch, 1281 Bryant St. (626) 744-7278 San Rafael Branch, 1240 Nithsdale Road (626) 744-7270 Santa Catalina Branch, 999 E. Washington Blvd. (626) 744-7272 Villa Parke Community Branch, 363 W. Villa St. (626) 744-6510 Visit www.cityofpasadena.net/library/.

says Sanders. “If we can teach the joys of reading to a 3-year-old, or get an adult to read for the first time or help a student learn how to find the answer, we are doing our job.” AM BRENDA REES is a freelance writer who has racked up many hours in public libraries throughout the years.

Central Library fun facts Did you know… The library building is not the original library? The first Pasadena Public Library opened in 1884 on the south side of Colorado between Raymond Avenue and the Santa Fe tracks; the second library was opened in 1890 on the southeast corner of what is now Memorial Park. The current building was dedicated in 1927. The library is related to the Rose Bowl, Caltech and the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles? Noted architects H.C. Chambers and Myron Hunt designed the library. Hunt was responsible for many other famed structures in the Southland. The library has rare, original photos? Adam Clark Vroman — of Vroman’s Bookstore fame — donated his collection of photographs depicting the West and Native Americans at the turn of the century to the library. They are housed in the Centennial Room, which also contains historical documents and antique books. The library is constantly growing? There are 700,000 items at this facility alone, and each month 3,500 titles are added. The library building is a Hollywood filming location? You can see the library in various motion pictures such as “Foul Play” (1978), “Arachnophobia”(1990), “Matilda” (1996), “Legally Blonde” (2001) and “The Salton Sea” (2002). The library’s fireplace tells a story? The Children’s Room used to be called the Peter Pan Room because of the unique fireplace designed by Maud Dagget (1883-1941) that recounts the tale of Peter Pan.

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Leonard Bernstein. Having learned from the best imaginable teacher, Keimach knows that by encouraging the absolute best from his own students, he might shape their futures as well as their present. “Learning from Bernstein was the most astonishing experience I’ve ever had. When I teach anything, even yoga, I think of him because he was such an extraordinary teacher,” says Keimach, speaking at his West L.A. home. “I would hope his generosity of heart and spirit rubbed off on me. At least that’s what I yearn for.” Keimach fondly remembers his own childhood growing up in Storeham, Mass. He played saxophone from an early age and worked his way into Juilliard on the strength of his abilities with the horn. Amazingly, his own musical knowledge was so limited that he had never heard an entire symphony until he attended the venerable music institution. “I went in as a saxophone major and came out a conductor. I just loved the sax when I went into the school, but I didn’t know what I was gonna do with it, career-wise,” he recalls. “But I Nebula got to hear all this music when ICrab got there, and I’d been taking a conducting course for two years on the side, so I re-auditioned to get back in as a conducting major, and everything took off from there.” Keimach began his career working with other youth orchestras in New York and New Jersey in the 1970s, so he feels that his work with the GYO after nearly 25 years with professional adult orchestras brings him full circle. He finds a thrill in seeing the young faces in his orchestra light up as they grasp complex works, knowing that the ability to impart his knowledge to them means that such works will continue to hold magic past this generation and into the future. “The difference is that ‘old’ music is new to them, so they’re learning Beethoven and Brahms and Mozart as new music,” says Keimach. “By the time people are professionals, they’ve played all this before so there’s a sense of style and proportion, but that all needs to be taught in detail to people this age, and most youth orchestras aren’t doing it.” Keimach experienced that passion himself when he first met Bernstein in 1985, when the legendary conductor was teaching at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony, which offers conducting classes in addition to courses for advanced instrumentalists. Bernstein had been a student himself in Tanglewood’s first classes in 1940, but proved his genius so quickly that he was 20 ~ NOVEMBER 2006 ~ ARROYO

teaching there by the next year. Keimach was fortunate to know Bernstein after their Tanglewood classes ended, as the two composers lived only five blocks apart in New York City. In the five years before Bernstein died in October 1990, Keimach was a frequent guest at New York Philharmonic rehearsals when Bernstein conducted, and also attended movies with the master — occasions that always led to substantive conversations on the magic of music and the art of conducting. “The last time we talked, for a little more than an hour, we spoke about Brahms and Beethoven and the projects he hoped to finish in his lifetime, which, alas, never happened,” recalls Keimach with some wistfulness. “The man was more amazing than you could ever imagine. I’ve come across many name artists in orchestra and opera. Artists come with a lot of hype and often don’t live up to it. Bernstein was the only one I’ve ever met who exceeded his hype in light-years, and he had more hype than anybody.” Keimach receives unusually glowing praise himself, from his 45 students and their parents. One parent whose devotion to the man and the orchestra is clear is Elinor Lloyd, who serves as president of the GYO’s board of directors. Lloyd points out a phenomenon that isn’t necessarily unique to GYO, but nonetheless stands as a testament to Keimach’s devotion and popularity. She notes that playing in an orchestra “makes

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its quality reputation while maintaining controlled growth and competitive prices. And customers are always No. 1. Basic Chic — Basic Chic is a furniture design warehouse that features fashion-forward styles and prices up to 50 percent less than retail. If you like the home furnishings you see at popular stores, you'll love what you find at Basic Chic and the money you will save. The showroom highlights fashionable collections of sofas and tables, bedroom suites, dining furniture, armoires and more! We offer the classic stylings of traditional favorites and sleek, contemporary moderns. Designs at Basic Chic can furnish the country cottage or California bungalow. Bring in your window shopping wish list and catalogs and we will help you find the right styles for you. Style+Value=Basic Chic Founded in 2000 by Greg Powell, Architecture Plus was established with the

intention of creating a company that would produce quality architectural projects. With a talented staff, Architectural Plus is flexible in the project delivery system, giving clients valuable options in changing economic conditions. It offers full-service architectural, engineering and designing/building on institutional, as well as residential and commercial, projects. Architecture Plus also offers construction management, which allows clients to select the specific subcontractors and suppliers to best fit their needs. Its mission statement is to make your dreams and visions a reality. If you’re ready to build your mini-Getty or Gamble House, give Architecture Plus a call! Architecture Plus, 4936 Angeles Crest Highway, La Canada. Call (818) 952-8143, or visit architecturelplus.org Carol Cobabe Design — With a philosophy of “good design resulting in the creation of harmony in one’s environment,” Carol’s goal is to

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—Megan and the kids 3) Merle Norman — Stop in for a free beauty consultation and pick up a free gift, but be forewarned that you won’t be able to stop there. Kim Kelly and Kris Kline in Montrose and Olga West in Monrovia have all your beauty needs covered; it’s like having a personal makeup artist, skin consultant and beauty magazine editor all under one roof! Sharing information on the latest skin care and the newest trends in makeup, you will not find a more beautiful, fun place to relax. You should never be too busy to be beautiful, and now Kim, Kris and Olga make it convenient and affordable. Stop in for the cutest gift sets and stocking stuffers, and remember to ask for your free gift wrap. Merle Norman, 2341 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. Call (818) 249-1743. Merle Norman, 407 South Myrtle Ave., Monrovia. Call (626) 357-2299.

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always find the perfect present when browsing through this gorgeous fashion and accessories mecca. You’ll find everything from a simple trendy cotton T-shirt to a cocktail party dress that’s ideal for the holiday season. Tracy has packed this hip boutique with the latest from Red Engine Denim, Soul Revival, P.J. Salvage and Jenny Han. For those with daughters, we are forever grateful to Tracy for adding a new “Tween” section stocked with the cutest pieces, sizes 7-14, by the hottest designers. Racks of It Jeans, Miss Me Girls and The Myth of Jade are filled just in time for the holidays. So stop in and find out why loyal customers have come to rely on Tracy and her trendsetting staff for all their fashion and gifting needs. Bella, 2225 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. Call (818) 957-6057.

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am so excited about this month in Montrose! It’s cooling off, and the holidays are just around the corner, which means only one thing: SHOPPING SEASON is here! The stores are gearing up for what will be the most amazing shopping frenzy this town has ever seen! New stores are opening, and Montrose has amazing restaurants for you to recharge your shopping batteries. Check out all the home furnishings, trendy designer boutiques and the cutest baby and tween clothes this side of Beverly Hills! I promise you will not be disappointed. And if you see me loaded with shopping bags strolling the avenue, don’t tell my hubby!…….

Frank’s Famous Kitchen — Everything coming out of this kitchen is made from fresh ingredients, so there’s no feeling guiltly when dining out at Frank’s. They offer a variety of comfort foods from boxed lunches, meatloaf, spaghetti and homemade soups to chicken pot pie just like mom used to make. Indulge in Frank’s famous cookies, from traditional chocolate chip to peanut butter toffee, as well as the world-famous warm cinnamon rolls that you should definitely arrive early for! Make it a la mode with your choice of 26 flavors of Dr. Bob’s handcrafted ice cream, or ask for a scoop in a tall glass of old-fashioned soda fountain drinks. Frank’s also gives back to the community by raising money and donating food to local charities. Holidays are the biggest season for Frank’s catering, so order early for the perfect family feast! Frank’s Famous Kitchen, 3315 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale. Call (818) 249-6100, or visit www.franksfamous.com

7) Tender Treasures — For more than 23 years! Offering a large selection of casual, whimsical clothing and accessories for women and children like the New Tea Collection, Flax, Barefoot Dreams and the must haves of the Pandora Jewelry Collection. This is the perfect place to get an adorable baby gift for the new mommy or register for your own baby shower. Visit www.tendertreasures.com.

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Gourmet a go go — If you’re looking for great food, Gourmet a go go can’t be beat. Let Gail and her staff simplify your holidays by preparing your side dishes or catering the entire affair. Located in the heart of Montrose, Gourmet a go go will wow you with their fresh imaginative menu. Dine in or take out from this warm friendly restaurant. There are always delicious slow-cooked daily specials like chicken and biscuits, meat loaf and lasagnas. And their deep-dish quiches are the talk of Montrose! Be it breakfast, lunch, dinner or full-service catering, time at Gourmet a go go is time well spent! Open Monday-Saturday 8a.m. – 8 p.m. 2263 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. Call (818) 248-2100.

An Occasion To Celebrate — Now is the time to plan your holiday parties and to place your orders on personalized holiday cards! Teresa Woolsen creates memorable Thanksgiving and seasonal cards with exquisite handmade fabrics and materials. Teresa and her staff will create unforgettable invitations, stationery and announcements within your budget for all of your holiday celebrations! Her selection is huge and well worth the trip! An Occasion To Celebrate also offers a wonderful selection of invitation lines from around the country. Event planners have come to depend on An Occasion To Celebrate for faster, easier and more cost-effective services, and now you can too! An Occasion To Celebrate, 2409 Honolulu Ave., Ste. 4, Montrose. Call (818) 248-9991, or visit www.invitations.la.

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Kimmel-Meehan — Located in the heart of Montrose, this store is brimming with the latest in men’s fashions that usually can only be found in Beverly Hills. With an amazing selection of casual and corporate styles, Bryan’s clients travel from as far as Texas to scoop up the hottest line Nat Nast, worn by CBS’s Charlie Sheen! Something for every generation, this store is a one-stop shop for the latest in men’s fashions. Be sure and get your surfing Santa shirt by Reyn Spooner before they are all gone! Tommy Bahama and the funky Tailor Byrd are sure to spice up any wardrobe, and Tori Richard is one of the superstars of this hip shop. And don’t forget Ryan Michael’s ultra cool western styles that are all the rage with trendsetting fashion frontrunners and are featured this shopping season. Offering something for everyone, you won’t leave empty handed! Kimmel-Meehan, 2227 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. Call (818) 249-5085.

Posh — Leopards, ribbons and candles, oh my! Anie has officially kicked off the shopping season! High-end, stylish accessories are arriving daily for all her superfans. Eva Mendes can’t go anywhere without her Michelle Roy Gold Leaf necklace and neither will you if you stop in before they are gone! I have never seen an accessories collection like this one! You’ll also find Prada and Ferragamo sunglasses, Michael Kors watches, Franchi evening bags and Haley Bob shoes. Don’t forget about the amazing designer perfumes and the new Ebba Los Angeles candles! Posh has accessories for every taste and within every budget. Posh’s perfect gifts and beautiful gift-wrapping make this the hottest spot in town! Stop in and find out why local celebrities depend on Anie for their fashion needs and those perfect red carpet looks! Posh Accessories, 3519 N. Verdugo Road, Montrose. Call (818) 541-7674.

9) Bistro Verdu — Nestled in the charming village of Montrose,

Bistro Verdu offers a selection of refined foods with a French and Mediterranean twist. November brings two new events to the restaurant. On Nov. 16, enjoy the Beaujolais Nouveau Release Party, a three-course French prix fixe dinner and wine for a mere $60 per person. The following week on Nov. 21, come celebrate Bistro Verdu's third year anniversary, featuring all their opening menu items (and prices!). So mark your calendar and enjoy the best French and Spanish food in the neighborhood. As always, Thursday's Tasting Table reserves a table for a special chef's menu pairing with wines from the shop. The table is limited to 12. Call (818) 541-1532 for reservations. Hours for dinner are 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30pm for brunch on Sunday. Stop by today and see why critics and foodies alike are raving about this place! Bistro Verdu, 3459 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale. Call (818) 541-1532.

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D’Vine Wine of Pasadena —Under the watchful eye of experienced winemakers, this Tuscan-themed shop is the epitome of the “neighborhood winery.” A large tasting bar and comfortable seating invite you to sample and enjoy the vast selection of premium wines. Tour the winemaking facilities, and if you’re so inclined, become a winemaker yourself! D’Vine provides on-site winemaking using your tastes and ideas combined with proven techniques and expertise. Personalized wine labels, a retail shop and a beautiful array of Joey Carman Photography (featured for the next three months for viewing or purchasing) are also available. Other artists are invited to exhibit. Open Mon.- Sat. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sun. 1- 10 p.m. 260 E. Colorado Blvd. Ste, 221. Call (626) 793-8898, or visit www.dvinewineusa.com.

Sasan Men’s Clothier — With a sophisticated atmosphere, this contemporary and elegant shop has a sexy freshness, both in structure and presentation. Sasan’s philosophy exemplifies an exciting change: There’s a new awareness of incorporating eleValid from Nov. 1 through Nov. 15 ments of design into personal necessities and image. The service is very personalized, and the relationships that come from it are nurtured into a very loyal and responsive clientele. The main focus in apparel is the Hugo Boss complete collection. Sasan now offers designs for both men and women, including labels such as Theory, Ted Baker, Torres from Spain and Alberto. Open Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 340 E. Colorado Blvd, Ste. 113. Call (626) 356-3891.

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Apostrophe Book Store — Owners Lisa Somerville and Valerie Kingsland have done a brilliant job with this independent bookstore, one of the few around! All the books you want to give or read—from the latest bestsellers to your favorite backlist titles—can be found in colorful sections, with every book 10 percent to 60 percent off the publisher’s price. You’ll find books on cooking, travel, sports, pets, architecture, art, history, mystery, science fiction, health, nature and science to name a few! And don’t pass the huge selection of wonderful children’s books. Everything you need for this holiday season in wrapping paper, Christmas card sets, address books, stationery, – including Vera Wang—journals and gifts are also available. So come in to Apostrophe Books, browse, read and enjoy! 289 E. Green St., Paseo Colorado, Ste. 5. Call (626) 744-9630.

Paseo Colorado — This shopping mecca echoes the old world charm of a bustling Mediterranean town, where people gather to shop, dine and be entertained. This gracious urban village features a variety of artistic details, including landscaped promenades, courtyards and several spectacular Italian mosaic glass fountains. Lush white trailing iceberg roses blanket the circular pergola where bistro-style tables and chairs invite you to sit and relax after a busy day of shopping. Specialty retailers, fine and casual dining, theaters and luxury residential apartments reside here. Located along three city blocks, Paseo Colorado is anchored by Macy’s, Loehmann’s, Pacific Theatres’ Stadium 14 Complex, Gelson’s Super Market, Amadeus Day Spa & Salon and Equinox Fitness Clubs. Visit www.PaseoColoradoPasadena.com for shopping and dining details, as well as movie showtimes and special events. Located on the famed Colorado Boulevard, between Marengo Avenue and Los Robles Avenue, Paseo Colorado is waiting for you to come shop, stroll, dine and enjoy!

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Anita Oaks School celebrates its beginnings at Anoakia 65 years ago. BY TRACY SPICER THOUGH ANITA BALDWIN DIED almost 70 years ago, she has left a legacy that continues to shape the minds of local youth. The name and the location may have changed, but the way the Anita Oaks School students read, write and acquire knowledge is all thanks to Baldwin and a place called Anoakia. Anoakia wasn’t originally intended to be a private school. Rather, after the death of her father, Arcadia icon Elias Anita Baldwin Jackson “Lucky” Baldwin, Anita Baldwin kept a portion of his land and created a private paradise. Designed by Arthur Benton, who also created the Mission Inn in Riverside, Baldwin’s mansion cost more than $250,000 to build and stood three stories high with 50 rooms. With acres upon acres filled with tennis courts, swimming pools and stables, word quickly spread that Anoakia was a modern architectural marvel owned by L.A. County’s wealthiest resident. Though Baldwin pursued pastimes and philanthropic endeavors, she became more and more reclusive and died on Oct. 25, 1939, in Anoakia. The residence became home to 75 girls in 1941 after the Flintridge School for Girls moved from Altadena to Baldwin’s property. Its various facilities were converted into 30 dorm rooms, 15 classrooms and two laboratories. The dining room became the students’ dining hall, and the well house became a classroom. The Anoakia Flintridge School immediately gained a stellar reputation for its intimate class sizes and being one of only 10 California private schools approved by the Board of Standards. The 1950s and 1960s brought a number of changes, such as including boys and a preschool in the program. 1966 saw the last of Anoakia high school-age students, and the institution became a co-educational preschool, elementary and middle school. The school faced its biggest alteration in 1975, when it was forced to relocate to Duarte, due to the age and safety of the Anoakia buildings and property. The school, celebrating its 65th anniversary this fall, still maintains its educational standards. Today, Anita Oaks School is a nondenominational private school with an accelerated core curriculum for preschool through 8th-grade students. Students are offered state-of-the art technological equipment, as well as athletic and music programs. AM

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HEN SHELDON EPPS WAS GUEST DIRECTOR AT THE Pasadena Playhouse in 1991, he remembers sitting out in the courtyard before performances of “On Borrowed Time” and being the only person under 60 and the only person of color. Times have changed since then — mostly thanks to Epps. When he took the helm of the Playhouse as artistic director in 1997, he made it a priority to introduce some diversity to the historic theater. His hiring alone accomplished something extraordinary: Epps is one of only two African-American artistic directors of large-scale, mainstream theaters in the country (the second being Tazewell Thompson at the Westport Country Playhouse in Connecticut). Through outreach and education programs, diversified programming and last year’s creation of the Theatrical Diversity Project, Epps has brought vitality to the Playhouse while making it shine as a model of diversity. “We have had more success with diversity than perhaps anywhere else in the country,” says Epps, who counts that among his greatest accomplishments. Realizing the importance of developing a young audience and setting out to break down barriers of access to theater, Epps started New Generations for at-risk youth, Allies in Art to support theater education in the Pasadena Unified School

District, and Student Matinees, among other programs at the Playhouse. One Student Matinee on Sept. 20, Wells Fargo Student Day, hosted 400 students, including 100 students from all four Compton high schools, at a performance of the sold-out production of “Fences” starring Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett. David DiCristofaro, board treasurer for the Playhouse and Wells Fargo senior vice president, said that day of outreach, which also included lunch, an introduction by Epps and a Q&A session with the actors after the show, was inspired by the story of Epps’ first visit to the Playhouse. It wasn’t until Epps arrived at the Playhouse in 1991 that he recalled having been there before. He pieced together the memories of traveling from Compton, where he was born and spent his childhood, with his father’s church group to see his first professional play as a boy. While Epps admits it would be overly dramatic to say that day set him on his career path, the experience of seeing Ethel Waters perform in Carson McCullers’ “The Member of the Wedding” did make a lasting impression. On the occasion of the Playhouse’s 75th anniversary in 2000, Epps wrote, “This theatre introduced that young boy to the magic of the theatre on an afternoon in 1964. For that gift I will always be grateful.” Like Epps all those years ago, almost all of the Compton students at “Fences” were experi—Continued on page 56

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encing theater for the first time. For Epps, now in his early 50s, inviting those students from Compton was more than a sentimental journey; it was a way to reach out to a community that might not otherwise have experienced art of that caliber. Talking to the students before the performance, Epps explained in his calm, gentle voice the various opportunities in theater beyond acting and directing. He also didn’t want to talk about the play too much, hoping instead that the young people would be swept away by August Wilson’s humorous and poignant play that’s not only about race but also about fathers and sons, husbands and wives. It is a powerful portrait of human potential, and Epps hoped the students might be as entranced as he was in his youth by “the power of theater to tell a story.” From the “screams of approval” at the end of the show, it was apparent that the Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning play’s lessons about relationships and dreams had indeed hit home in some way through the words themselves and the transcendent acting that delivered them. As the students poured out of the theater after the Q&A with the actors, many thanked Epps as he stood in that same courtyard of his childhood memories. It was a place and a time filled with potential. Epps is familiar with the lessons of “Fences,” which deals with the consequences of dreams deferred or risks avoided, and has hit the ball out of the park in his own life. In addition to programs that reach out to students and teachers, Epps has shown a commitment to risk-taking with his visionary programming. By mixing classics and musicals with world premieres, plays by and about people of color, and untraditional collaborations, like last year’s “Open Window” with Deaf West Theatre, Epps aims to defy predictability. “There is a tendency for people of color and women to be boxed in to doing certain programming,” he said. “So I had to make a conscious effort. While I am interested in material by black writers, I wanted to also do Shakespeare, Coward and Ibsen and not be categorized or limited by my skin color. Not that I don’t support and celebrate works by black artists, but I never wanted to be limited — and I wasn’t.” Epps says proudly that he was encouraged and supported in his career all the way. As a teen, Epps immersed himself in Broadway shows when his family moved to New Jersey. After studying acting at Carnegie Mellon and pursuing that path for five years after graduation, he made the transition to directing by starting a small theater company in New York City with four friends, the Production Company. Epps directed off-Broadway and regional theater productions all over the 56 ~ NOVEMBER 2006 ~ ARROYO

country and traveled to London, Japan and even South America in his work. Having worked at numerous major theaters, from Chicago’s Goodman Theatre to San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre, Epps has earned extensive directing credits and numerous accolades. He conceived and directed the Duke Ellington musical “Play On!” in Seattle, in Chicago and again at the Playhouse for the PBS “Great Performances” series. That play received three Tony Award nominations and four Jefferson Awards. Epps also brought to the Playhouse a performance of “Blues in the Night,” which was nominated for a Tony Award as Best Musical of the Year, and the London production he directed was nominated for two Laurence Olivier Awards. Even though “Fences” is being considered for a return to Broadway, and “Sister Act: The Musical” is drawing similar attention before it has even begun, Epps remains focused on the work at hand. He also works in television and has directed multiple episodes of popular TV shows such as

“Friends,” “Frasier” and “George Lopez,” while directing (and even producing for some time) “Girlfriends” for five years. While he admits the greatest challenge in his career has been “working twice as hard doing theater and TV,” Epps also found time to get married a little more than a year ago and continues to do what he loves best. Epps also takes his mission of inclusion to Hollywood. He’s brought celebrities such as D.L. Hughley, David Hyde Pierce, Samuel L. Jackson and Sharon Stone onboard in support of the Theatrical Diversity Project, a program he started not only to support diversity at the Playhouse but also to provide more opportunities for students as well as at-risk and lower-income youth. “I believe in culture, education and the arts,” Epps said on Wells Fargo Student Day, noting that his father had started a church with those values. That church group brought him to the Playhouse when he was a boy — and just maybe helped launch an impressive career. AM

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Spirit and soul Della Reese lives the truth she preaches. BY BLISS “A SAINT IS JUST A SINNER WHO FELL DOWN and got up,” says Della Reese, who’ll be in concert at Boston Court this month with her church choir. Reese is beloved by millions for her nine-year turn as the sage Tess on TV’s “Touched by an Angel.” The show put some extra starshine on a career studded with impressive accomplishments: nightclub entertainer, Grammy-nominated recording artist, songwriter, TV and film actress, a record-making stint in 1969 as the first female guest host of “The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson,” the first black female artist to host her own TV variety show (“Della”), book author, church founder and pastor. Through it all, Reese has consistently returned to the thing that not only launched her career but also gives her strength: gospel music. Born July 6, 1931, the former Deloreese Patricia Early was singing in her Detroit church choir by age 6. At 13, her mother granted permission for her to tour with gospel legend Mahalia Jackson — an experience that was memorable, if not the wild ride the restless teen was anticipating. “My mother got right up in Mahalia Jackson’s face and she said, ‘I would not let her go off with just anybody, Miss Jackson,’” Reese recalls. “‘But I know that you’re a representative of God. I’m expecting you to bring back a better child than you take away with you, because I have a good child here.’” Reese chuckles at the memory of Jackson nervously shooing her away from boys on the road. Fortunately, she says, Jackson lived long enough that she was eventually able to thank her for teaching her “the art of communication.” After Reese’s 1959 hit “Don’t You Know?” she became a witty fixture on the nightclub circuit, playing Vegas with contemporaries Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Lena Horne, Duke Ellington and Sammy Davis Jr. Her album covers from that time depict a classy, sassy chanteuse outfitted in tight-fitting gowns. Reese’s voice has deepened considerably since then, although her phrasing remains powerful and 58 ~ NOVEMBER 2006 ~ ARROYO

precise. She exudes an aura of conviction and grace as daunting as it is inspiring. She’s currently readying for a Pasadena concert with the choir from Understanding Principles for Better Living Church, a multiracial, nondenominational Christian church she founded two decades ago that meets Sundays in the ballroom of West Hollywood’s Bel Age Hotel. “I’m not into religion; I’m into spirituality,” she states emphatically. “I was introduced to spirituality as a child, and that was the greatest thing that ever happened to me. Everything that I have achieved since that time has come to be because I had that spiritual power.” Therein lies her motivation for starting the church, where she writes sermons as well as songs around basic Biblical teachings such as forgiveness and places them in personal contexts. She’s quick

to correct the impression that the choir will merely back her up. “They want to do something for the church as a group. So I am doing it with them; they are not doing it with me.” In recent years, gospel has figured prominently in films (Robert Duvall’s “The Apostle” and last year’s “The Gospel” pop into mind) and become more readily accepted by secular mainstream musicians. Even fans who don’t embrace the theology find solace in the music’s soulful melodies and soaring harmonies. According to Reese, there’s a simple reason for that increased interest. “Everything else has failed,” she says. “They told us as we were growing up that if we had the American dream we would be happy, and so we strove for the American dream. And then when we got the American dream, it wasn’t exactly what we thought it was going to be. “Spirituality is that calmness, that peace of mind that we’re trying to reach — and gospel music is like salt and pepper. It activates the taste of the spirituality, and people are finding that out all over the world.” AM The Rev. Della Reese Lett and the UP Church Gospel Choir perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at Boston Court, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. The concert will be recorded for a CD to be released later. For details, call (626) 683-6883. Also visit www.dellareese.com and www.upchurch.org. BLISS is the contributing music editor for Pasadena Weekly.

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while adding our own personalities to it. For example, if we make paella, it won’t be the same paella you have in Spain, but it will capture the essence of it. Your children have been exposed to many different cultures and flavors. How does their approach to food differ from other kids their ages? MK: Jula, our oldest at 6 years, loves to watch the Food Network. She loves to watch the pastry chefs make the food. The same is true for Riley, our 5year-old. ... Last year, I took Jula to London and Sweden, and trying something new for her meant eating a French fry in a different shape. And then there’s our youngest, Quinn, who, at 3 years old, gets mad if it doesn’t have enough flavor. She eats barbecued spare ribs, spicy beef curry, salad dressing, unusual pasta sauces.

How has being restaurateurs affected your children? PR: One of the biggest reasons I wanted to open a restaurant was so that no one could ever tell me that I couldn’t have my kids in the restaurant. This industry sucks up every last bit of time you have, so [in order] for us to have any semblance of family life, the kids are here a lot. MK: Also, I think they’re more sophisticated than kids their ages. They’ll go to a birthday party, and Jula will help set the table and ask the host, “Do you have more chairs?” or “Where are the napkins?” So they’re exposed to a very special world here. They can tell you what a chiffonade is, what julienne is, and discuss fresh herbs or heirloom tomatoes. To have a conversation with them, you’d think, “Whoa! These kids have a really special interest.” —Continued on page 62

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GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY REOPENS Nov. 3 — After much anticipation, the historic Griffith Observatory is set to reopen. After a stellar four-year, $93-million renovation that includes a 40,000-square-foot expansion, the facelift is complete. At an Oct. 3 press conference, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said,“At this world-class observatory, Angelenos young and old can learn about the stars and planets and begin to comprehend the limitless nature of the universe, truly symbolic of the limitless possibilities of this great city.” New features include a 200-seat theater, updated exhibit program, café, bookstore and gift shop. Architectural upgrades provide easier access to the observatory with the addition of elevators, doors and ramps. The Gunther Depths of Space hall holds an exhibit called “The Big Picture,” a porcelain enamel astronomical image depicting the amount of night sky a person could cover with their index finger if held a foot from their face. Other improvements include “Our Solar System,” an eight-foot-wide model tracking each planet’s revolution around the sun, and the “Milky Way Galaxy” exhibit, which offers a three-dimensional look at our spacebound home. In addition, the outside of the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater represents the sun for the to-scale “The Planets” exhibit, while the interior offers a stadium-style multimedia theater. The observatory is located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, 2800 E. Observatory Road, Los Angeles. For reservations for the timed-entry shuttle program, call (888) 695-0888, or visit www.griffithobservatory.org.

PASADENA PLAYHOUSE Nov. 4 — The Pasadena Playhouse’s Fall Gala on Nov. 4 will honor retiring Executive Director Lyla White with a black tie event featuring cocktails, dinner, an auction and a performance of “Sister Act: The Musical.” Auction items include a day on the set of “Desperate Housewives” and lunch with cast members and series creator Marc Cherry, a Crystal Cruise, a “visit” with Houdini at the Magic Castle and more. The event will be held across the street from the Playhouse in the former Homestead House building. For tickets, call (626) 7928672, ext. 228. Through Dec. 3, you can catch the Playhouse’s latest production: “Sister Act: The Musical.” Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena. For performance and ticket information, call (626) 356-7529, or visit www.pasadenaplayhouse.org.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Nov. 4 — The nonprofit Pasadena Children’s Guild will hold its annual holiday boutique and brunch at a private home in Pasadena. Holiday, gift, home and specialty food items as well as items handmade by Guild members will be for sale, and a handmade needlepoint tree skirt with Santa and his reindeer will be raffled off. Proceeds benefit Young & Healthy. For raffle tickets and more information, call (626) 432-8240.

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HEALING BLUE Nov. 18 — Lineage Dance presents “Dancing for a Cure: Healing Blue,” a dance performance fund-raiser benefiting the Foundation for Living Beauty, a Pasadena-based organization dedicated to helping women living with cancer and cancer survivors. The Pasadena-based dance company tours nationally each year, raising funds for charitable causes. The Foundation for Living Beauty serves its clientele by offering innovative solutions to the inner and outer beauty challenges faced by women with cancer. The Los Angeles Times has heaped accolades on Lineage Dance’s performances for their “soulful femininity and sophisticated spatial design.”The dance concert features videotaped personal, touching stories of women who have faced the challenge of breast cancer with courage, as well as those who’ve seen it secondhand in their mothers and daughters. The performance will begin at 8 p.m. at Lanterman Auditorium, 4491 Cornishon Ave., La Cañada Flintridge. Tickets are $20 for adults; $15 for students and seniors. Call (626) 399-3676, or visit www.lineagedance.org. Afterwards, join the dancers for a reception hosted by Arroyo Monthly and Pasadena Weekly at ChocolateBox Café, 714 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge. Call (818) 790-7918.

Auteur: L.A. Through the Lens of Julius Shulman” offers an intimate and rare public appearance at 4 p.m. by the prolific architectural photographer, who has composed iconic images since the 1930s. Tickets are © Griffith Observatory $25; $20 for Friends of the Gamble House; play of chrysanthemums, and koi swimming in peaceful $15 for students. Art Center College of Design’s Ahmanson waters combine with rich fall colors to set the mood for Auditorium, 1700 Lida St., Pasadena. Call (626) 793-3334, ext. Descanso Gardens’ Japanese Garden Festival. From 1 to 1:30 52, or visit www.gamblehouse.org. p.m. Saturday, enjoy the Taiko drummers of Kishin Daiko. PROJECT ACCIDENTAL From 2 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, dancers from Madame Fujima Nov. 4 — Listen to a wide range of music at Project Kansuma’s troupe perform. Both days, instructors and stuAccidental’s concert, which will include up-and-coming dents from the Urasenki Tradition of Tea will demonstrate composers Brett Banducci, Justin Melland, Cody traditional tea services. Registration is at 9 a.m. each mornWestheimer and Carlos Rafael Rivera. VOCO with Moira ing in the Japanese Garden. Visit the Web site for tea service Smiley and the John Proulx Trio will also perform beginning times. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada at 8 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Center for the Arts, 2225 Colorado Flintridge. Call (818) 949-4200, or visit www.descansogarBlvd., Los Angeles. Email info@projectaccidental.com, or visit dens.org. www.projectaccidental.com.

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AUTUMN MUSICALE Nov. 4 — Great music in an architecturally spectacular home — not a bad combination! The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. at a stunning private residence in Pasadena. Call (213) 622-7001, ext. 215, or visit www.laco.org.

JAPANESE GARDEN FESTIVAL Nov. 4 & 5 — Traditional dance and music, an inviting dis-

Nov. 7 —There’s a state proposition on the ballot that could have a direct impact on this magazine’s namesake — the Arroyo. Proposition 84 calls for the state to issue $5.4 billion in bonds to improve drinking water quality and fund numerous new environmental preservation efforts. Of $928 million earmarked for preserving inland water sources, $72 million is guaranteed to go toward projects in watershed areas of the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers. A lot of that

money, as well as other new grants for nature education projects, would lik ely go toward improvements in the Arroyo, according to the Arroyo Seco Foundation.

ART FESTIVAL Nov. 10 — Creative Arts Group will hold its annual art festival and fund-raiser, beginning with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. More than 70 Southern California artists — from painters to jewelers — will showcase their works, which will be available for sale. Creative Arts Group, 108 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre. Call (626) 355-8350, or visit www.creativeartsgroup.org.

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focuses on wife and mother Dahlia as she struggles with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Call (626) 449-5320, or visit www.vromansbookstore.com.

MUSICAL CIRCUS & MENDELSSOHN Nov. 18 — From 9 to 10 a.m., The Pasadena Symphony presents a free family concert by ColorSound Percussion Trio at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Call (626) 793-7172, or visit www.pasadenasymphony.org/circus.htm. The Symphony concert at 8 p.m. will feature music by Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert and Benjamin Britten. Audience favorite Dmitri Ratser will also take the stage during Mendelssohn’s “Piano Concerto No. 1.” Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. For tickets, call (626) 584-8833, or visit www.pasadenasymphony.com.

Nov. 11 — Learn how to make some tasty treats just in time for the holiday season. Choose from two classes, both from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: “Stocks and Soups” and “Pies and Tarts.” Classes are $95; open to adults 18 and older. California School of Culinary Arts, 530 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Call (626) 683-1354, or visit www.csca.edu.

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Nov. 12 — South Pasadena author Gabrielle Pina will discuss and sign her latest novel, “Chasing Sophea,” at 4 p.m. at Vroman’s Bookstore. The story takes place in the South and

Nov. 18 & 19 — South Pasadena comes alive with art, food and entertainment in the eighth annual Mission West Autumn Art Festival, complete with a carnival area for kids

Nov. 18 — Celebrate the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau wines with an elegant three-course dinner by Patina beginning at 6 p.m. at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. $65 per person. Seating is limited, and advanced reservations are required. Call (818) 790-3663.

and a juried selection of arts and crafts. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days on Mission Street in South Pasadena. Call Del Mano Productions at (626) 797-6803.

THROUGH ORPHANED EYES Through Nov. 19 — See a touching exhibit at Armory Northwest featuring items created by children whose lives have been touched by AIDS. When Joyce Kohl and P.J. Johnson traveled to the African nation of Malawi as part of the Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance, they taught children to create ceramic art and photographic works. View some of those works on display here as well as a video of the trip. Armory Northwest, 965 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena. Call (626) 792-5101, or visit www.armoryarts.org.

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Nov. 24 — One Colorado kicks off the holiday season in style beginning at 6 p.m. Jazz and blues diva Barbara Morrison performs holiday favorites from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Get a free photo with jolly old St. Nick between 6:30 and 9 p.m. when you donate an unwrapped toy or book for the Charles Cherniss Tournament of Toys, which benefits San Gabriel Valley children. Olympian John Nabor serves as MC, and the Tournament of Roses Parade’s 89th Rose Queen, Mary McCluggage, will be there. The evening is topped off with Santa lighting the stunning 35-foot tree. One Colorado, between Fair Oaks and De Lacey avenues and Colorado Boulevard and Union Street. Call (626) 564-1066. ARROYO ~ NOVEMBER 2006 ~ 67

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ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHER Nov. 4 — As part of the Friends of the Gamble House’s Annual Sidney D. Gamble Lecture Series, “Modernism’s 66 ~ NOVEMBER 2006 ~ ARROYO

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CHILDREN GROW UP SO FAST THAT it seems like a flash between the time your princess wanted a pretty pink room and now demands a soccer theme. Accommodating changes over the years can be exhausting and expensive. So how can you give your prince or princess a theme they love without spending a king's ransom? Keep Basics and Add a Theme Keep your basic pieces such as the chest of drawers, bed frame and black-out shades neutral. Then add or subtract any thematic accessories. The room pictured here was updated for a 13-year-old. She’s now interested in fashion, so we added a mannequin lamp and shade in place of one with storybook characters. Venetian mirrors replaced cartoon posters, while a chaise lounge provided an “adult” area to listen to music and read. Keepsakes and favorite stuffed animals were neatly consolidated in glass-front cabinets. Respect Color Choices and Add Inexpensively It is important to be respectful of children’s color preferences, as color affects mood. Ask your child to pick a favorite color or two. Then shop for some fabric choices and let your child choose some for throwpillow covers, bulletin board frames or new valances over windows. Essential Storage Tips Storage is key in keeping kids’ clutter under control. Try purchasing a 24-inch storage cube and painting a 30-inch round plywood top for the table. Then add little storage cubes as chairs, and you'll have a handy spot to tuck away small toys. Use the space under a bed for plastic storage containers or a guest bed on a rolling trundle. Closets should be modified for youngsters so that the hanging rods are at a lower height to match the length of little shirts, shorts and skirts and a child’s reach. Room to Grow Give them some play space that will also encourage quiet times of creative thinking. If that means just a twin bed instead of a double, so be it. AM Lee Mink, ASID, heads Lee Mink & Associates Interiors in Pasadena, which provides residential and commercial design, space planning and customdesigned furnishings services. She can be reached at (626) 796-3900 or lee@leeminkinteriors.com.

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OR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, ARCADIA’S Terri Julio has been practicing interior design, working on projects as large as furnishing million-dollar homes to advising on modest do-it-yourself family renovations. She came into design literally through the kitchen. “After my children were in school, I started [working at] a cooking school and everybody would come over and ask about kitchen design,” she shares. “I knew kitchens so well that I started designing them.” A decade later, she had expanded to baths and eventually made the whole home her design domain. Julio refuses to be categorized as a specific type of designer. “I do not have a look; I do not have a style,” she insists. “Every home I do is totally different.” In her own charming 1945 abode, situated in a peacock-populated neighborhood, she prefers tra-

ditional furniture, but also likes mixing in a few contemporary and antique pieces. When she is working, however, “it’s really the personality of the client that drives my design philosophy,” she stresses, “not my taste.” This is especially true when Julio tackles kids’ spaces. She sits down with parents to discuss what they want, but makes it a priority to talk with the children as well. “That’s really their world. It needs 70 ~ NOVEMBER 2006 ~ ARROYO

to be comfortable, warm, cozy,” says Julio. “When they’re going to their room they need to know they’ll be safe. Whether it’s a princess room, because that’s what little girls like, or it’s a boy’s room and the whole thing is trucks, whatever their loves are … kids need a haven.” Comfort and safety are definitely priorities for her when developing kids’ bedrooms, but functionality also influences Julio’s design choices: being smart with colors (“they can’t be too stimulated”), establishing a quiet area and including a table and chairs, which she believes are very important pieces. “They need to have a place where someone can come in and read to them, or where they can read to their stuffed animals and dolls, because that’s what they like to do,” she says, speaking from firsthand experience. “I have grandchildren. I watch them play. I know what they want to do, what their needs are, what their likes are.” Julio’s recent projects have ranged from reviewing architect’s plans for one residence to transforming a home office into a multiuse space for the whole family (and guests) for another. “I think generally if a person likes something it will go with another thing they like,” says the design veteran. “People may need help with scale and placement, but as far as picking things that go together … most people have a gut instinct about that.” With all her projects, she continues to help make people’s visions of the perfect room or ideal atmosphere a reality. It is this supporting-role approach that has had her clients singing her prais-

es, whether they hired her for several months or for a six-hour Day of Design session. And that’s really what matters most to Julio at the end of the workday: “It’s not my home; it’s not my ego. It’s [about] the gratification of knowing the client is thrilled when I leave.” AM TEENA APELES is a Los Angeles–based writer and editor. She has contributed to Audrey, LA Weekly, Pasadena Weekly and Helio, among other publications, and she has edited for KCET, Freshjive, TASCHEN and SOMA. Her nonfiction book, “Women Warriors,” was published by Seal Press in 2004.

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A musical character Dr. John Henry Lyons, founder of the Pasadena Boy Choir, was a rock star of his day. BY JOE PIASECKI THOUGH MUCH OF HIS STORY HAS ALREADY been lost over the decades, legend has it that Dr. John Henry Lyons was quite a character. Part taskmaster, part practical joker and 100 percent local celebrity, Lyons founded the Pasadena Boy Choir in 1925 and directed it for 27 years — producing shows that drew thousands to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, many of which were broadcast across the nation and some even worldwide, according to newspaper clippings from that time. “He was a little bit of an eccentric,” recalled George Haykawa, an 82-year-old who sang with the choir in 1938 while a student at Washington Junior High (now Middle) School in Pasadena. On Jan. 21 and 22 of that year, the choir gave its 10th annual Mid-winter Concert at Pasadena Junior (now City) College’s Sexson Auditorium, which included an arrangement of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera “H.M.S. Pinafore,” according to a brochure of that concert that can be found today in the archives of the Pasadena History Museum. Around that time, Lyons was also making a reputation for himself as a man whom many loved but some weren’t as fond of, said John Barron, who runs today’s celebrated Pasadena Boys Choir (Barron added an “s” to the name). Not only is Lyons said to have worn clothes considered very “loud” for his day, he also apparently loved to play pranks on people. And he made no exception for those in high society, whom he mingled with regularly as a longtime song leader for the Pasadena Rotary Club. In one story Barron has heard, a particularly esteemed guest of the Rotary sat down after a speech to find Lyons had emptied his drink onto the seat. At least someone appreciated his sense of humor, as Lyons became known as “The Old Maestro” by the time of his death at age 83 on Oct. 29, 1969. Mrs. Caro J. Lyons, who outlived her husband and met with Barron after he reformed the choir in 1971, was also a local celebrity, especially in Altadena, where the couple lived. In fact, Sarah Noble Ives’ 1938 book “Altadena” focused on her accomplishments — given charge over the 72 ~ NOVEMBER 2006 ~ ARROYO

The Pasadena Boys Choir during a recent concert. Photo courtesy of the Pasadena Boys Choir

Altadena Community Chest, treasurer of the Free Employment Service, president of the Altadena Parent Teacher Association, secretary of the Community Council — over his. All jokes aside, when it came to leading the choir, Lyons was also capable of inspiring a goodly amount of discipline. At 16, he led his own choir in Minneapolis, Minn., and by the time he retired in 1951 had led thousands of local kids in 26 national broadcasts from Pasadena. Just as remarkable, Lyons’ Pasadena choir was quite possibly one of the best ever to come out of an American public school system. All boys chosen for the choir attended Pasadena public schools, where Lyons served as director of music education. It’s a sad irony, said Barron, that hardly any local public schoolchildren try out for the nationally renowned choir today, and few are learning anything about music. “It’s kind of a dismal time in music education — an all-time low in public schools,” said Barron,

who runs the choir as a nonprofit and will accept any boy who can carry a tune and commit to a couple hours of practice a week. Just as Lyons’ boys were rock stars of their day, some of Barron’s got that chance quite literally on Oct. 15, when senior members of the choir performed with up-and-coming rock ‘n’ rollers 30 Seconds to Mars during the Fuse Fangoria Chainsaw Awards at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. AM On Dec. 17 and 18, the Pasadena Boys Choir will perform at St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church, 1175 San Gabriel Blvd., San Marino. For more information about that show and how to enroll a child in or donate to the choir, call (626) 792-4888, or visit www.pasadenaboyschoir.org. JOE PIASECKI covers area history for Arroyo Monthly. Send topic suggestions to editor@arroyomonthly.com.

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