Summerguide2016 by Southland Publishing

SUMMER GUIDE 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

CAMP PASADENA TODAY’S PARENTS HAVE A WIDE SELECTION OF SUMMER CAMPS FOR THEIR CHILDREN TO ATTEND BY SHEILA MENDES COLEMAN

13 WONDERFUL WILDERNESS WEBSITES THE INTERNET OFFERS ALL THE INFO YOU NEED FOR A GREAT HIKING EXPERIENCE BY CARL KOZLOWSKI

21 MUSIC CITY, USA PASADENA GIVES NASHVILLE A RUN FOR ITS MONEY WITH THIS SUMMER’S MANY DIVERSE SHOWS BY CARL KOZLOWSKI

29 HOME VACATION GREATER PASADENA RESIDENTS DON’T HAVE FAR TO TRAVEL FOR A FUN SUMMER GETAWAY BY REBECCA KUZINS

37 THE GOOD WORD LOCAL PUBLISHERS PRESENT A COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL WORKS IN TIME FOR SUMMER BY REBECCA KUZINS

41 A STYLE ALL ITS OWN PASADENA SHOPS AND BOUTIQUES SHOWCASE THE LATEST SUMMER FASHIONS BY SHEILA MENDES COLEMAN

47 SWEET SUMMER SOUNDS MUSIC WILL FILL THE AIR IN PASADENA THIS SUMMER BY JOHN SOLLENBERGER

ON THE COVER: COVER PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY STEPHANIE TORRES

EDITOR Kevin Uhrich DEPUTY EDITOR André Coleman ART DIRECTOR Carla Cortez ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR Stephanie Torres PRODUCTION DESIGNERS Rochelle Bassarear, Richard Garcia WRITERS Sheila Mendes Coleman, Carl Kozlowski Rebecca Kuzins ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Dina Stegon SALES AND MARKETING Lisa Chase, Brenda Clarke, Leslie Lamm OFFICE ASSISTANT Ann Turrietta HUMAN RESOURCES Andrea E. Baker BUSINESS MANAGER Linda Lam CONTROLLER Kacie Cobian ACCOUNTING Sharon Huie, Teni Keshishian PUBLISHER Jon Guynn SOUTHL AND PUBLISHING V. P. OF OPERATIONS David Comden PRESIDENT Bruce Bolkin

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CAMP PASADENA TODAY’S PARENTS HAVE A WIDE SELECTION OF SUMMER CAMPS FOR THEIR CHILDREN TO ATTEND BY SHEILA MENDES COLEMAN

he o he ori origins rigi ri g ns of gi of camping camp ca mpin ingg ca can n be ttra traced race ced d to a ssem seminal emin inal al eevent vent that took place in 1861, in Washington, ConC nCo necticut. Frederick Gunnery and his wife Abigail G took the boys they’d been housing at their home-school on a two-week trip. The Gunnery’s and their charges hiked up to their designated spot and made camp and spent time at the idyllic location fishing, trapping and boating. The trip was a rousing success and thus marked the start of what today is considered the first known example of organized camping. Today, camping has made leaps and bounds in terms of the myriad choices available — from sports, performing-arts and computer camps to science and nature camps, language immersion, as well as camps for those with physical or mental challenges. The options are plentiful and diverse. ANDERSON ADVENTURE CAMP H2O Rose Bowl Aquatics 360 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena (626) 564-0330 | rosebowlaquatics.org/summer_ camp Celebrating their 21st summer, this camp is the perfect summer destination for land-locked water lovers. Swim lessons, water play and water safety classes are available for students of all ability levels and include water polo, diving lessons, arts and crafts and both free and structured water play. CITY OF PASADENA cityofpasadena.net The brilliance of Pasadena’s many summer camps is that they serve the diverse tastes of families in the San Gabriel Valley with a wide variety of themed and general summer camps offered at select neighborhood parks at affordable prices. Summer fun for everyone abounds at the city’s engaging camps, such as the Arroyo Seco Adventure Camp,

Allendale Park Camp, Victory Park Camp, Villa-Parke Al Alle lend ndale l P ark kC Cam amp p, Vic p, V icto ic tory to ry yP Par ark k Ca Camp mp, Vi Vill llaa-Pa Park rke rk ke Enrichment Tots rich ri hment Camp, Summer Teen Camp, Tiny T ots tss ((Mommy Mom & Me)) C Camp, Robinson Park Urban Adventure C Camp and Neighborhood Park Camp, among others. FORE KIDS GOLF ACADEMY 1133 Rosemont Ave., Pasadena (818) 659-6949 | 4kidsgolf.com Designed for youngsters’ ages 6-15, Fore Kids Gold Academy is perfect for beginner golfers or students who want to maintain their golf skills during the summer break. Costs include 15 hours of instruction, green fees, an Academy shirt, unlimited practice range balls, golf clubs and, of course, top-notch instruction by talented duffers. ID TECH CAMPS California Institute of Technology (Caltech) 1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena (888) 709-8324 | idtech.com According to their website, iD Tech Camp “isn’t just camp. It’s a portal to a fulfilling future, in college and beyond.” Truer words were never written. Technology and the latest discoveries in digital media come together at iD Tech Camp. Small classes with a student-teacher ratio of 8:1 make learning complex themes less intimidating, while courses in web and app design, programming, game design, robotics engineering and a host of other fascinating technological breakthroughs g keep young minds busy and ccreative. re eat ati tiivve. e. continued on page 8

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KIDS KLUB PASADENA 380 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena a (626) 795-2501 | kidsklubcdc.com The reviews are in for this remarkable place — and they are stellar. elllar. Beloved as much for their scheduling flexibility as for their commitmm miittment to education, this child-development center has a remarkable ab blee summer program located at the Westridge School for students fr from rom m first to ninth grade and an academic enrichment summer program raam at their South Pasadena facility. They also provide half-day scheded dules and boast programs such as an afterschool camp for thosee attending summer school, a Spanish immersion program, as well elll as ell as math enrichment. KIDSPACE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 480 N. Arroyo Blvd. Pasadena (626) 449-9144 | kidspacemuseum.org The popular museum’s recently unveiled Arroyo Adventure features tu urees eight new interactive exhibits that encourage children to connect ec ct with nature and explore things such as the interaction between n rocks and water, mud and sticks, and trees and native plants. Programming has been developed to connect children to naturee and encourage them to explore, discover and create. “Outdoor play encompasses everything,” said Peter Crabbe, Kidspace chief ie ef program officer. “All of the exhibits integrate beautifully to meet ett the needs of younger and older children regardless of their learning ningg style or interests.” PANTO CAMP AT THE PASADENA PLAYHOUSE 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena (626) 737-2867 | pasadenaplayhouse.org/pantocamp PantoCamp@pasadenaplayhouse.org Sheldon Epps and his brilliant team at the Pasadena Playhouse have havvee ha done it again. Their Panto Camp offers a unique and inspiring oppportunity to 8-13 year olds interested in the performing arts. Hosted ossted o by noted actors of stage and screen, this camp is perfect for beginginners and advanced performers alike. Students will enjoy the singing, ng gin ing, dance and improv classes, headshot photo shoot and their own shot shot at making a grand entrance with the camp’s own red carpet runway. nw way. ayy 8

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STEVE AND KATE’S CAMP – PASADENA Sequoyah School 535 S. Pasadena Ave., Pasadena (323) 244-2531 | steveandkatescamp.com com Using the philosophy of “camper immersion,”” youngsters Steve g t att St and Kate’s Camp will enjoy a variety of experiences to last a lifetime. The beauty of this camp is its full-tilt approach to providing a well-rounded program that includes free-choice and self-directed activities, as well as team-building and self-confidence-building activities. The camp also offers a “Filmmaker-in-Residence” program, as well as mentoring, stadium sports, special shows and much more to keep young impressionable minds busy. SUMMERKIDS 3697 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena (626) 577-9979 (Sept.-May) (626) 398-1426 (at camp, June-August) | summerkids.net Located on 57 acres at the base of the Angeles National Forest in Altadena, Summerkids has been lovingly owned and operated by the Di Massa family, whose motto and claim to fame is being the only summer camp “where the #1 rule is to Have Fun.” The Summerkids program is designed for K-sixth-grade students, while Summer Challenge is geared toward the junior high set, and the SK-PreK’ program caters to children ages 3 and 4. TOM SAWYER CAMP 707 W. Woodbury Road, No. F, Altadena (626) 794-1156 | tomsawyercamps.com Founded in 1926 and located in Hahamonga Watershed Park — above Devil’s Gate Dam in the Arroyo Seco — the Tom Sawyer Camp is a local favorite and offers a bounty of choices for outdoor lovers, such as horseback riding, archery, rope and rock-climbing, nature treks and pool time. Tom Sawyer Camp is the perfect camp for building confidence and celebrating personal empowerment in an outdoorsy, fun-filled environment. According to the American Camping Association’s website (acacamps.org), choosing an accredited camp assures that the facility has undergone “a thorough (up to 300 standards) review of its operation — from staff qualifications and training to emergency management.” A bit of research and due diligence, as well as an awareness of your child’s strengths, challenges and preferences will ensure that your youngster has a happy and safe summer experience. ■

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626 Night Market is back for its fifth season! Celebrate five years of foodie paradise, fun-tophotograph potato swirls, savory meat skewers, glowing mason jars, and a never-ending love/ hate relationship with stinky tofu. Voted Best Cultural Festival by Pasadena Weekly readers, 626 Night Market is the original and largest night market in the country featuring hundreds of new and returning local chefs with delectable dishes, artists, entrepreneurs, games, and live music performances at each event. This summer, 626 Night Market expands to 4 weekends at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. Admission is still only $3, free for kids ages 6 and under, and parking is free. Save the dates: July 2–4 (July 4th Weekend), July 22–24, August 5–7, and September 2–4 (Labor Day Weekend). 626nightmarket.com

The Altadena Library is dedicated to providing free and equal access to information, ideas, technology, and the joy of reading to educate and empower our diverse community. We have a large collection of books, music, DVD’s, CD’s, and magazines for all ages. We also have Summer reading programs (Adult, Family, Teen & Children), Teen DIY/Technology seminars and workshops and Community events. Main Library 600 E. Mariposa Street, Altadena, Hours: Mon-Tues 10AM-9PM, Wed-Sat 10AM6PM, Bob Lucas Branch Library and Literacy Center 2659 N. Lincoln Ave., Altadena Mon-Tues 10AM-6PM, Wed-Thurs 10AM-8PM, Fri 10AM-6PM

A NOISE WITHIN Summer with Shakespeare @ A Noise Within June 13th – July 15th, 2016 // For kids 6-17 // www.anoisewithin.org This summer, stay active and learn new skills while having fun at one of the country’s most respected repertory theatres! SUMMER WITH SHAKESPEARE gives campers the opportunity to work with professional artists and technicians to gain an appreciation of Shakespeare’s verse, as well as a unique exposure to a variety of classic plays. Designed to challenge young artists to be scholars and performers of The Bard, this program enhances acting and public speaking skills, builds self-confidence, and offers invaluable experience in the crafts of the theatre. Students will focus on: Acting, Stage Combat, Mask Work, Voice, Movement, and Stagecraft and Design. Limited spaces available – book early! For more information, email education@anoisewithin.org or call (626) 356-3104

A PLUS ADVENTIST CHILDREN’S CENTER (Founded in 1981) is a year-round, non-profit preschool committed to providing a safe, secure loving environment where children ages 18-months through 5 years of age can learn and explore and we have summer camp for ages 5-9 years old. We believe that a lower student to teacher ratio provides a better education by allowing more individual attention. As a church-based Christian school, A Plus stresses intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual development. We offer a fun, stimulating environment where children learn through play and hands-on experience. The mission of A Plus Adventist Children’s Center is to serve the Glendale Community by providing a loving Christian atmosphere where our children can be nurtured as they grow. 234 N. Isabel Street, Glendale – (818) 241-9353 – www.aplusadventist.com

ABILITY FIRST CAMP PAIVIKA “Ability First Camp Paivika is a fully-accessible overnight summer camp for both children and adults with disabilities. Camp Paivika offers campers fun recreational activities such as horseback riding, swimming, adaptive sports, campfires and cookouts, arts and crafts, performing arts and other enjoyable, enriched activities. With a sense of freedom inspired by time spent outdoors in natural surroundings, campers build lasting social connections and independence. Our programs offer fun, enriching opportunities for our participants while providing peace of mind for caregivers who trust that their loved one is in a safe, educational and rewarding environment while at the same time giving the caregiver an opportunity to rejuvenate and recharge. Visit CampPaivika.org or AbilityFirst.org to learn more about camp and register today!” camppaivika@abilityfirst.org - (909) 338-1102 - 600 Playground Dr. Crestline, CA 92325

ACT OUT WITH ALEX Act Out with Alex is a teen performing arts training program for students ages 12-17 interested in all aspects of theater including dance, voice, drama, and playwriting. The five-week immersive, hands-on, mentor-driven intensive takes place at Glendale’s historic Alex Theatre between June 20 and July 22, 2016. Participants will be led by award-winning playwright and Artistic Director Jennifer Berry and a professional artistic staff. The program also includes weekly Master Classes with industry professionals and will culminate in an ensemble performance of an original musical production on stage at the Alex. Act Out with Alex is a program of Glendale Arts’ GAEdu division. For more information, visit AlexTheatre.org/ActOut or email ActOut@AlexTheatre.org.

ALVERNO HIGH SCHOOL The Summer Academic Conservatory for Middle School Girls at Alverno High School provides girls in 6th-8th grades the opportunity to build healthy friendships with other girls and academically prepare for high school! Through math, English, leadership, culinary arts, drama and more the young women who attend the Conservatory will have the opportunity to grow and develop and learn more about Alverno’s mission of empowering each young woman to be exactly the person she wants to be. Alverno High School - 200 N. Michillinda Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 - (626) 355-3463 www.alverno-hs.org

ARC - ARCADIA ROCK CLIMBING Experience the outdoors….inside!!! ARC is one of the largest indoor bouldering gyms in the United States! We offer All-level personal instruction as well as Summer Camps, Private Parties, Team Builders, Scouts, Day Passes and Annual Memberships. Call for information and reservations (626) 294-9111, 305 N. Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006 arcadiarockclimbing.com

ARROYO PACIFIC ACADEMY APA offers high school course Credit Recovery, AP course preparation, and College Readiness (SAT, College Essay, and College Choice). Middle school students may join our Drama Discovery Theater Camp, Media Blitz Program, Music Production Series, High School & College Readiness Series (Math, English, Organizational & Study Skills), Advanced Preparation for AP Courses, Credit Recovery and the Soccer Starz Sports Camp. June 15th-July 20th. Camps vary in price. 41 W. Santa Clara Street, Arcadia, CA 91001 (626) 294-0661 admissions@arroyopacific.org arroyopacific.org

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Distinguished by our next generation technology, robust academics, championship athletics, Spanish program and strong sense of community, Assumption is a TK – 8 Catholic school rooted in the message and mission of a faith based education. This past fall, Assumption launched its transitional kindergarten class for our young 4 year old students! High expectations, coupled with skilled, differentiated instruction across the grade levels, are provided by our teachers, many of whom have advanced degrees. Students are nurtured to be confident, compassionate and well balanced individuals who are sought after, and accepted to our area’s finest high schools. We are committed to being financially accessible and academically exceptional. Visit our website: www.ABVM-school.org or call (626) 793-2089. Come be part of a vibrant, innovative learning community.

BARNHART SCHOOL With summer quickly approaching, Barnhart School provides the perfect solution to your search for a summer program for your children. Designed and implemented by a team of dedicated specialists and educators, Barnhart offers a wide range of stimulating and engaging options at a competitive price. LEGO Robotics, Summer Chorus, Chemistry, Spanish and Volleyball Camp are only a few of the many exciting courses being offered to cater to children with a variety of interests and pursuits. Camp runs from June 13th to June 17th from 8:00AM to 4:30PM with a second and third round from August 1st to August 12th. Academic enrichment courses take place between June 20th to July 8th and July 11th to July 29th. Visit our website: www.ABVM-school.org or call (626) 793-2089. Come be part of a vibrant, innovative learning community.

CAL STATE LA SUMMER SESSION

ALL SAINTS CHURCH All Saints’ mission is to make God’s love tangible through spirituality, community and peace and justice. Those who experience All Saints Church find parishioners joyfully and energetically challenging one another and the church at large to live into Jesus’ central message of compassion for all and to respect the dignity of every human being. Whoever you are, and wherever you find yourself on your journey of faith, there is a place there for you. Join us! All Saints Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena. Visit allsaints-pas.org or call (626) 796-1172.

Make the most of your summer. Enroll in Cal State LA’s Summer Session and receive transferable college credit in only 6 weeks. Choose from over 400 courses in a variety of subjects including business, art, science, math and more. Jump start your college education, make progress toward your degree, fulfill pre-requisite or general education requirements, or get ahead by enrolling in high-demand courses. Registration begins May 16, 2016. To learn more about or view class offerings visit: www. calstatela.edu/summer.

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CAMP FOX - EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF CAMP FOX - CATALINA ISLAND

At ACC, the families of the children in our programs who range in age from 2 months to prekindergarten find programs that meet the needs of the whole child within a developmentally appropriate framework. Our family-centered approach helps to nurture healthy partnerships between teachers and parents as we all work together to support the children. We are eager to help families from diverse backgrounds to discover that ACC is the best place for their child’s early education. Join us for our summer programs which combine fun and learning and nature! Contact Director Toni Boucher at (626) 797-6142 or visit accc-kids.org.

Since 1926 the Glendale YMCA has conducted youth camps at Camp Fox. Campers enjoy a multitude of activities: stand-up paddle boarding, Kayaking, Ocean Swimming, Fishing, Hiking, Snorkeling (use of mask- fin-snorkel –wetsuit provided), Volleyball, Soccer, Archery, Climbing Walls, Ropes Course, Aquariums, nightly Campfires with songs-skits plus special activities during each week. DON’T MISS OUT on the greatest week away from texting and social media, A life enriching adventure with friends and new friends - EXPERIENCE FOX. glenymca.org (818) 696-2581

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Wonderful Wilderness Websites THE INTERNET OFFERS ALL THE INFO YOU NEED FOR A GREAT HIKING EXPERIENCE BY CARL CCAR ARLL KO KOZL KOZLOWSKI ZLOW OWSK SKII T HE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY IS A GREAT PLACE FOR OUTDOORS SUMMER FUN. THAT’S BECAUSE AMONG ITS KEY ATTRACTIONS ARE THE SEEMINGLY ENDLESS ARRAY OF TRAILS TO BE FOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS AND CANYONS OF THE SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS AND THE ADJOINING ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST. continued conti con tinued d on pa page ge 15 15

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Thankfully, T Th han ank kfullly kf ly there’s theerre’ th e’s an a ample array of websites ready to provide information on the best trails — and ones to avoid — for both experienced hikers and those who are so clueless they’re likely to get lost or hurt on their first try. After all, you’ll want to make sure your time spent in the great outdoors is fun, not traumatic, so make sure you follow any rules posted, especially concerning trails that are closed for safety reasons. Bring plenty of sunscreen and water, comfortable shoes, and if at all possible at least one friend in case anything goes wrong. For those who want to find the best that the San Gabriel Mountains have to offer, visit hikespeak.com/los-angeles/san-gabrielmountains. Offering a mix of how to find waterfalls to the best mountain views and amazing vistas of the cities far below, the site is a great one-stop guide to a summer filled with discovery and healthy exercise. Aside from the numerous 30- to 50-foot waterfalls in the area and plenty of lush greenery, the right trails will also enable you to find intriguing ruins. For instance, the Sam Merrill Trail runs nearly six miles near Altadena. Starting at the top of Lake Avenue, the walk features a river and ruins from an old hotel, as well as remnants of the Lowe Railroad, which ran through the mountains at around the turn of the last century. The Merrill Trail is also known for some of the most panoramic views of Los Angeles. Meanwhile, modernhiker.com/area-maps/angeles-national-forest offers a thorough overview of the trails to be found in the Angeles continued on page 16 SUMMER GUIDE 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

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National Forest, which was the first official national forest in California. Visitors can enjoy more than 655,000 acres of virtually pristine outdoor space there, just outside of the LA city limits, with roaring rivers, the remnants of resorts from more than a century ago, and pine-filled canyons stretching all the way to the top of Mount Baldy at more than 10,000 feet. The site offers color-coded pins to point out where the trails with different difficulty levels are, and also has a handy chart breaking down the distances of the different trails next to their difficulty ratings. In addition, there are hiking write-ups by people who have actually used the trails recently. And when you realize that the forest’s portion of Highway 2 goes all the way to Palmdale, you’ll be amazed by the wealth of available options for outdoor fun. Best of all, this site provides distance, elevation gain, and difficulty ratings. The site discoversgv.com/hiking-the-san-gabriel-mountains offers a wealth of quick and handy descriptions of what numerous trails have to offer. If you want to experience numerous local plants along with views of Placerita Canyon, then take Ecology Trail. Or if you want to see a double waterfall, you can take the Rubio Canyon Trail. Meanwhile, if you are looking for a great place to camp out without taking a trip far out of town, Hoagees Camp is located along Lower Winter Creek Trail through a picturesque wooded canyon to a backcountry campground with 14 sites that are first come, first serve. Another option is hiking above Sturtevant Falls to a backcountry campground with seven sites that are also first come, first serve, at Spruce Grove Camp. It also turns out there’s more than one “Bridge to Nowhere” in America, as a hike named just that requires those who traverse it to cross several rivers in the San Gabriels to reach an out-of-place bridge with an intriguing history. Read carefully and choose wisely among your many hiking options and you’ll be making plenty of your own historic memories as well.■ 16

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CAMP SHI’INI Camp Shi’ini - Established in 1947, Camp Shi’ini is a 5-week Native American Indian themed daycamp in Pasadena. Camp Shi’ini offers door-to-door pick-ups and drop-offs in brand new vans to campers who live in the greater Pasadena area. Activities include: archery, canoeing, horseback riding, swimming, arts and crafts, hiking, bear hunting, beach trips, and an extraordinary month-long treasure hunt extravaganza – making it the most one-of-a-kind summer camp in all of Pasadena! The session lasts 5 weeks, from June 20th through July 22nd Camp Shi’ini is extremely proud of its 6:1 camper-to-counselor-ratio, and extended care options are available for free! At Camp Shi’ini, you will find adventure ... or adventure will find you! 1768 East Washington Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91104 - (626) 922-0945 -www.campshi-ini.com

CENTER FOR THE ARTS EAGLE ROCK SUMMER ARTS CAMP Center for the Arts Eagle Rock is delighted to welcome children ages 6-12 to our summer arts camp to discover their creativity and explore visual art, performance, sculpture, writing and more. We offer unique camp projects taught by contemporary artists in weekly camp sessions from June 13 August 12, 2016. See you this summer! www.cfaer.org

CHAMPIONS KARATE Champions Karate has been serving the community for 25 years. We offer classes for all ages and feature a Black Belt staff with at least 2 instructors at all times. Our curriculum is age appropriate and teaches practical self-defense skills in a fun, family oriented environment. Our children’s classes focus on character development that builds confidence, self-esteem, awareness, focus, discipline, and respect. We also work with parents and teachers to help improve grades at school and focus at home. Parents are also encouraged to train with their children. Our adult classes focus on the philosophy and proper use of the techniques taught in Hapkido. If you are interested in a great workout, we offer a fitness class that will get you sweating and having fun. 947B W. Duarte Rd., Monrovia (626) 821-0024

CHANDLER SCHOOL Summer@Chandler offers children ages 5 through 14 a balanced variety of educational, recreational and social activities, providing them with an enriching and memorable summer experience.Camp offers half-day, full-day and weekly and extended care enrollment options. Each one-week Camp session has its own activity-based theme, with activities including crafts, sports, outdoor play and field trips. Enrichment Classes are taught by Chandler faculty members and feature courses where students can spend five weeks to sharpen academic skills or explore new extra curricular frontiers in Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts and more! Blend adventure with education to create a customized summer adventure for your children. During Summer@Chandler, students are nurtured, engaged and safe. For more information, visit chandlerschool.org or call (626) 795 - 9310.

CHILD EDUCATIONAL CENTER The Child Educational Center’s nine-week Exploration Day Camp offers themed activities, arts and crafts, science, and sports for children entering grades one through six. Each week includes at least one field trip and a visit from a special guest. Specialty camps include Descanso Discoveries, Horse Camp, and before- and after-summer school care for children enrolled in Assistance League of Flintridge or Pasadena Educational Foundation. Extended Summer Fun accommodates various school start dates and is for children entering Kindergarten through grade 7. Children have the opportunity to swim at the Caltech pool, play outdoors with friends, and participate in indoor activities and clubs. Full- and part-time camp schedules run from June 6 through September 2. The full Summer Exploration Camps brochure, schedules, online enrollment, and payment options are available at ceconline.org/programs/summercamp. For questions, please call the School-Age office at (818) 354-3418.

CRESTVIEW SUMMER ACADEMY Crestview Summer Academy, offered by Parker-Anderson Enrichment, welcomes students entering grades K-6. For six weeks of summer, we provide activities that enthuse, educate, and excite! We offer flexible schedules to allow students to take advantage of a wide variety of offerings which can fit into their unique summer schedule. Crestview Preparatory School, 140 Foothill Blvd, La Canada - www.parker-anderson.org - (818) 650-8676

THECROSSBOWSTORE.COM TheCrossbowstore.com -Woods Archery Range started with a passion for the hunting and archery industries. In our 3,000 sq. ft. retail shop and archery range we provide a full-line of outdoor sporting goods and products; with our focus on hunting and target archery. This selection includes recurve and compound crossbows, traditional and compound bows, and takedown bows. We have a great understanding of what avid hunters and competitors need and we can provide everything for you to be field ready. Our professional team at TheCrossbowstore.com -Woods Archery Range is dedicated to ensuring that you are better prepared than the rest. Our goal is to make sure our customers get the highest quality products at the most competitive price. Come down to our shop and see what we are all about. Looking forward to meeting everyone. 434 Santa Anita Ave, So. El Monte, CA 91733 (626) 582-8898 www.thecrossbowstore.com

DESTINATION SCIENCE - La Cañada, Pasadena, San Marino The Fun Science Day Camp where curious kids ages 5-11 get to have “Aha!” moments of creativity and discovery while building and playing with unique take-home toys, astonishing gadgets, and fantastic gizmos. Our top notch, enthusiastic educators and leaders make STEM learning an adventure! Themes include: Roller Coasters, Robot Challenges, Space Quest & Super Hero Physics! (888) 909-2822 www.DestinationScience.org

DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE SUMMER PROGRAMS AND SPORTS CAMPS AT BOSCO TECH Bosco Tech will provide summer programs and sports camps for students in grades 6-8. The summer program includes introduction to algebra, art, robotics, and more. The Sports Camps are offered for the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross-country, cheer, football, and soccer. We also offer summer school enrichment and recovery courses for students currently in grades 9-12. Classes are available in multiple subjects to receive credit for semester and yearlong courses. To register for summer programs and view the full course listing, visit www.boscotech.edu or call (626) 940-2000.

EAGLE ROCK JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL An International Baccalaureate World School, is a comprehensive junior and senior high school, with a gifted, high ability and highly gifted magnet. ERHS serves about 2400 students in Local District Central of the Los Angeles Unified School District. We offer a fully authorized IB Middle Years Programme to all students in grades 7-10, and candidates for the IB Diploma Programme in grades 11-12. We also have championship athletics, robust arts, and pathways for college & career readiness. Our alumni attend public and private colleges and universities throughout the world and nation, such as Brown, Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley and more! Visit our website erhs.la or Facebook to learn more about what rocks at our amazing public school. 1750 Yosemite Drive Los Angeles, CA 90041 (323) 340-3500 office (323) 255-3398 fax www.erhs.la

FAIRPLEX

Clairbourn’s Summer Advantage Program Now enrolling preschoolers through sixth-graders for summer learning! The morning Preschool and the half-day or full-day Kindergarten Programs are designed to help young people be confident, successful learners. The 1st-6th Grade Advantage Program also offers 40 academic, developmental, and creative workshops between 9:00-3:00. Give your child an advantage today! Program runs from June 20 to July 15. Register by May 15, 2016 8400 Huntington Drive, San Gabriel (626) 286-3108 www.clairbourn.org/summer

LA on Tap - LA on Tap beer festival brings over 65 of the finest breweries to Fairplex, celebrating the brews of the Los Angeles International Beer Competition and kicking off Craft Beer Week. Your one chance to mingle with the finest brew masters in the beer industry. Ever wonder what makes your favorite beer taste so good? Find out yourself and ask the brewers face-to-face what they do to stay above the rest. Sample some of the leading brands of beer from an array of breweries including a select few brews that can only be found in the breweries themselves...until now! You’ll receive a classic beer glass you can use to indulge in the finest brews, access our delicious flat breads and a tasty array of food. SATURDAY, MAY 7 AT FAIRPLEX - 1101 W. McKinley Avenue Pomona - 2-6 p.m. (early access admission at 1 p.m.) Online general admission: $50 - Online early admission: $65 – *Online Discount ends May 8 At the door general admission: $60 - At the door early admission: $75 All proceeds benefit The Learning Centers at Fairplex.

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The Coleman Chamber Music Association presents “Sundays with Coleman- A Musical Journey”. The concert series founded by Alice Coleman in 1904 and presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association, celebrates its 113th season in 2016-2017. This season’s musical itinerary includes performances by Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Pavel Haas Quartet and the Imani Winds with Fabio Bidini, piano. All Coleman concerts are presented Sunday afternoons at 3:30 pm in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium. For tickets and information, please call (626) 793-4191 or e-mail krfccma@aol.com

COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE CENTER The Columbia Memorial Space Center brings the wonder and excitement of science and innovation to visitors of all ages. It is a hands-on space museum and activity center that strives to be the most accessible science-based experience in the Los Angeles area. While acknowledging the rich aerospace history of Southern California, the Space Center focuses on the future, working to be the hub of innovative science learning throughout the region by reaching out to all of its communities with activities focused on critical thinking, creativity, technology and science. 12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 (562) 231-1200 www.columbiaspacescience.org

THE COUNTER BURGER We want to challenge the way people think about burgers. We’re about creative construction. We think life is about experiences. Trying Stuff. Learning. Stretching. Being Inventive. So we’ve searched for ingredients, chosen meats, created sauces, baked buns, melted cheeses and crafted shakes that shout flavor. Take them and create something special. 140 Shoppers Lane, Pasadena (626) 440-1008 thecounterburger.com

As a program of The Learning Centers at Fairplex, a non-profit organization under the Los Angeles County Fair Association, the Career and Technical Education Center’s mission is to help fulfill unmet educational needs by educating and preparing students for real-world careers and professional success. Through hands-on classroom instruction by credentialed instructors who are industry professionals, engagement with industry experts from the surrounding communities, and interaction with real work sites and professional environments, CTEC provides innovative learning experiences that give students the necessary skills to enter the workforce or continue on the pathway of higher education. CTEC offers career pathway courses with focused training in Arts, Media & Design, Automotive Technology, Agriculture & Urban Farming, Energy & Utilities, Fashion Design, Culinary and Hospitality. http://tlcfairplex.org/ctec/home

FALCON THEATRE Falcon Theatre presents Impro Theatre’s Tennessee Williams Unscripted June 10- July 31 “Simultaneously funny, moving and absolutely in keeping with Williams’ thematics. Impro Theatre’s considerable agility and its infectious sense of play makes you want to go back again.” – Los Angeles Times Passionate, smoldering secrets lurk beneath the surface of genteel society – and explode in a comical climax of accusation, confession and calamity. Inspired by American master playwright Tennessee Williams’ rollicking storytelling and delicious language, Impro Theatre starts with a single audience suggestion and builds improvised, full-length plays that are hilarious, yet tender as a Southern belle’s broken heart. Williams’ best known plays include A Streetcar Named Desire, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and The Glass Menagerie. 4252 Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505 www.falcontheatre.com (818) 955-8101

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ummer is the perfect time to enjoy a great concert, and Pasadena offers more options than just about any place in America for music fans. With three competing symphonies, the Rose Bowl offering three gigantic concerts, the long-standing local favorite Levitt Pavilion, the daylong Make Music Pasadena festival, and the hot new nightclub the Rose all bringing quality entertainment to town, the Crown City might just give Nashville a run for the title of Music City. First and foremost, music fans can rejoice that this is the first year in ages that the city’s two main competing orchestras — the California Philharmonic, CalPhil, and the Pasadena POPS — are not relying on The Beatles tribute shows to draw crowds. Instead, both ensembles are mixing things up in a big way with an array of other opportunities. First, the POPS are offering a four-show program kicking off with the theme of “First Ladies of Song” on June 18, featuring guest soloists Lynn Roberts, Cady Huffman and Madelyn Baillio singing standards like “The Man That Got Away,” “Fever” and “Over the Rainbow” under the direction of conductor Michael Feinstein. But it’s on the evening of July 9 that the POPS is offering up what could be the most fun show of the summer, when the “Music of Billy Joel” is spotlighted featuring solo pianist/singer Michael Cavanaugh, who was the star of the Broadway Joel tribute show “Movin’ Out.” Feinstein presents the “Sinatra Project Volume 2” on July 30, offering up an evening of classics from Ol’ Blue Eyes. And on Aug. 20, it’s “Cole Porter Night,” featuring soloists Catherine Russell and Nic Ziobro singing songs by the great American standards writer including “I Love Paris” and “De Lovely.” Meanwhile, CalPhil kicks off its season at Santa Anita Race Track and Walt Disney Concert Hall with the “All-American” show on June 25, featuring the orchestra, backed by a narrator and dancers, as they play classics ranging from the “New World Symphony” and “Lincoln Portrait” to “California Dreamin’’ and continued on page 22 SUMMER GUIDE 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

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“Good Vibrations” with ragtime, country, jazz and Motown in between. On July 9, “At the Movies” features music from classic films including “The Mission,” the “Adagio for Strings from ‘Platoon’,” “Titanic,” “The Lion King,” and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony featuring “Ode to Joy.” The July 23 “Classical Rock” show offers an intriguing combination of ABBA, Queen and Janis Joplin mixed with Mozart’s 29th Symphony, Brahms’ “Haydn Variations” and Grieg’s “Peer Gynt Suite,” featuring Tony-nominated singer Mary Bridget Davies and the CalPhil Rock Band. CalPhil’s summer closes out with an Aug. 6 show called “Center Stage,” featuring Broadway classics from “Porgy & Bess,” “Aida,” “Grease” and “La Traviata”, and Aug. 20 with the annual tradition of playing one of classical music’s most epic works, Horst’s “The Planets.” Under the guidance of mega-maestra Rachael Worby, MUSE/ IQUE always has interesting shows up its sleeve. Its “Summer of Sound 2016” program presents “Gershwin/Nation,” featuring three shows inspired by George and Ira Gershwin’s work together as songwriters. The “Perfect/Union” show July 16 kicks things off with a night of tributes to songwriting duos like Lennon/McCartney, Simon & Garfunkel and the Gershwins, while “American/Rhapsody” features thrilling American classical music like “Rhapsody in Blue” on Aug. 20. Finally, “Summer/Time” on Sept. Septt. 20 closes out the season with a tribute to o “Porgyy and Bess” featuring a mix of virtuoso o players, gospel choirs, tap dancers and nd special surprises. Of course, you can count on the Rose Bowl to bring you the literally biggest concerts of the year, with Beyoncé bringing her controversial “Formation World Tour” to town on May 14 and Coldplay taking on the challenge of packing the stadium for two nights Aug. 20 and 21. Good luck finding tickets to either, but startt by Beyoncé trying ticketmaster.com. continued on page 24 22

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Students entering grades 7 through 12 – and beyond! – are invited to audition to take part in a production of Lerner and Loewe’s “Brigadoon” this summer at First United Methodist Church in Pasadena. Auditions will be held Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the church (500 E. Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena). Those seeking a solo singing role should bring sheet music to the audition. Commitment includes evening rehearsals (Mondays through Fridays) beginning June 25 with four performances July 27 to 30 (free admission). There is no cost to audition or to participate in the production. Interested adults are also welcome as are younger children, provided they will be accompanied at all rehearsals and performances by an adult. To learn more email office@fumcpasadena.org or phone (626) 796-0157.

GERRISH SWIM AND TENNIS CLUB Your child deserves our best! We stress safety and technique from the very first day your child is in the water. Gerrish Swim School offers swim lessons to children three years old and older. Initially, we focus on safety skills such as breath control, rolling over, and floating. As your child develops confidence and competence, we progress to basic strokes and kicking, then onto competitive strokes and technique. Our goal is to develop safe, confident, and proficient swimmers! Gerrish Swim and Tennis Club, 2713 New York Drive, Pasadena, (626) 798-9909. Visit us at www.gerrishswimandtennis.org

GINGER AND SPICE NOODLE & GRILL Welcome to Ginger And Spice. We are a fast-casual, family-owned Vietnamese restaurant. Our mission is to do whatever it takes to make you, our clients, … happy. Our plan is to prepare food that is fresh, tasty, healthy, and clean using the freshest and most natural ingredients available. We created our menu with our customers in mind, and that led to an authentic offering of Vietnamese dishes like pho, vermicelli bowls, and rice plates. It also includes a healthy selection of sandwiches, pastas, and breakfast fare. We are thankful for your patronage and happy to serve and get to know you! What really matters is that you feel cared-for and special, and we hope that it comes out in our food, service, and environment. 451 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena (626) 405-1414 www.gingerandspice.com

GLENDALE ADVENTIST ACADEMY Founded in 1907, Glendale Adventist Academy is a K-12 college preparatory school dedicated to empowering young men and women with spiritual commitment, strong academic preparation, and leadership skills. We provide a Christ-centered learning environment where students, parents, and teachers can experience the presence of God in a spirit of affirmation. Our progressive curriculum challenges and fosters the highest academic development, and our values-laden, ethically driven focus involves students in service and a commitment to their local and global communities. The curriculum maintains a rigorous program of college preparatory courses, religious education, community outreach, art, music, athletics, drama, and enrichment opportunities, promoting a life-long love for learning. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). 700 Kimlin Dr, Glendale, CA 91206 www.glendaleacademy.org - (818) 244-8671

THE GOODEN SCHOOL Gooden School - Summer classes on the beautiful campus of The Gooden School in Sierra Madre provide students in kindergarten through eighth-grade with opportunities for creativity and new experiences, such as playing the ukulele, learning Spanish, iMovie production, sewing, and more. A valuable class in ISEE and HSPT test preparation will also be offered for middle school students. “We have restructured the program to meet the needs of our families. 90% of the classes are all new,” said Laurie Tortell, Director of the Summer School Program at The Gooden School. Gooden‘s summer program is offered in two sessions, June 20 through July 8 and July 11 through July 29, Monday through Friday. Before and after class childcare is also offered. For more information and to register visit goodensummerschool.org.

HIGH POINT ACADEMY Celebrating 50 Years: High Point Academy’s Golden Summer of Fun High Point Academy offers a 4-week summer camp (K-8) and extended care Summer Club. Incoming HPA Kindergarten students are encouraged to attend. High Point’s summer options have expanded to include a new 2-week Kinder flexible program (instead of all 4 weeks) to assist your child in transitioning from home to school. Also new a 1-week pre-summer camp option Pre-Summer Fun, Science, and Exploration Camp (1-6) and a weekly option Vex Basic Kits and Minecraft Mods Adventure Camp (4-6). Your child will explore technology and science, play sports and games, review academics, create artistic masterpieces, and most importantly make new friends. All children are welcome. For more information, please visit our website www.highpointacademy.org or call (626) 798-8989.

IDYLLWILD ARTS SUMMER PROGRAM The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program has taught people of all ages and abilities for over sixty years. The wooded campus sits a refreshing mile above sea level in the San Jacinto Mountains, just a couple of hours from Pasadena.The Summer Program draws on a rich tradition of teaching by masters like Ansel Adams and Pete Seeger. Their example inspires three hundred artists who teach dance, film, music, theatre, creative writing, fashion design, visual arts, and more, attracting two thousand children and adults to their hands-on classes every year. The Summer Program also honors the Native American people who have lived for centuries in the San Jacinto Mountains. Workshops in numerous traditional and contemporary Native art forms offer an unparalleled immersion in Native American culture. idyllwildarts.org/summer

INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA) provides unique programs that give bright young students a place to thrive and grow academically and personally. Academy provides challenging enrichment classes for rising 1st-8th graders focused on exploration and application of knowledge in a variety of subjects. The Explore Program links high school students with mentors who advance each participant’s skills through real-world experiences. The Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship awards 7th graders with a four-year scholarship to a high school that fits their individual needs. Yunasa camps unite highly able youngsters with gifted experts to teach campers balance. IEA believes that, whatever their background, children should be challenged and encouraged to grow. Financial aid is available for all IEA programs. For more information, visit www.educationaladvancement.org or call (626) 403-8900.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF PASADENA The Junior League of Pasadena (JLP) is celebrating 90 years in the community, and you’re invited to our free, family friendly, party! Join us at Kidspace Children’s Museum (480 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena 91103) from 6pm to 8pm on June 14th for snacks, refreshments, and entertainment. The JLP has contributed a great deal to the Pasadena community during our 90-year tenure, including Kidspace Children’s Museum, the Pasadena Senior Center, docent programs at the Huntington Library, the Junior Museum at the Norton Simon Museum, and much more. “After training thousands of volunteers, creating sustainable service projects, and joining forces with countless numbers of community partners over the past 90 years, the JLP is still going strong. We’re excited to be a part of this community for the next 90 years!” says Robyn Roesner, 20152016 JLP President. RSVP for the event is preferred - info@jlpasadena.org

JUSTINE SHERMAN & ASSOCIATES Justine Sherman & Associates serves the speech-language and educational needs of individuals throughout the greater San Gabriel Valley community. We design customized treatment plans with personalized measurable goals achieved through individual therapy sessions or classes conducted by our certified and licensed speech-language pathologists and supervised aids. Our collaborative relationship with families, educators and health care professionals ensures the best opportunity for client success and supports our philosophy of holistic treatment. www.justineshermanslp.com or (626)355-1729

KABUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT Kabuki is a full-service, casual Japanese restaurant chain with 17 locations in Arizona, California and Nevada. The restaurants showcase traditional and innovative Japanese cuisine, creative cocktails and contemporary interior designs. The menu is led by Executive Corporate Chef Masa Kurihara and offers dishes for the adventurous sushi-lover to the vegetarian-eater. The beverage program features classic cocktails, wine and beer, as well as inventive sake libations created by Master Sake Sommelier Yuji Matsumoto. Look for the Red Mask. 88 W. Colorado Blvd., #103. Pasadena, (626) 568-9310 3539 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 351-8963 201 N. San Fernando Road, Burbank, (818) 843-7999 kabukirestaurants.com

KIDS CAN CODE At KidsCanCode we make computers fun! By looking “under the hood,” kids learn that a computer is a powerful tool - one they can use to create amazing projects of their own. Imagine building your own website, creating a video game, or wow-ing your teacher with an amazing science project. Our classes lay the foundation for a positive relationship with technology. Classes are available for a variety of ages and experience levels. Check out our website for a complete list of summer classes and locations at www.kidscancode.org.

KIDS KLUB Camp Kids Klub empowers your child to explore from the mountains to the sea and everything in between! Camp Kids Klub’s full day program in Pasadena offers 10 fun-filled themed weeks. Each week, campers attend field trips, swim lessons, and exciting activities! There are also specialty camps and optional sleepovers that you do not want to miss. We also offer half-day camp options that include transportation from your child’s summer school! Academic Enrichment Camp provides formal and engaging education on Math or Spanish from 7:30am-12:00pm. Afternoon Camp, 12:00pm-6:00pm, includes swim lessons and field trips and the Afterschool Camp option, 2:30pm-6:00pm, provides a shorter, yet fun-filled day. Our fun-filled camp days include breakfast, lunch, and snacks! For more information on our schedule and program please call (626) 795-2501 www. kidsklubcdc.com.

KIDSPACE The new Arroyo Adventure at Kidspace Children’s Museum will feature 8 brand-new experiences that encourage children to connect with nature, engage in adventures, and uncover possibilities between water and rocks, mud and sticks, and trees and native plantings.Visitors will be able to climb their way up to the giant Hawk’s Nest where they can let their imaginations soar. The Flood & Erosion Plain is an opportunity for children to investigate the effects of erosion on their physical environment by making channels through sand, building small dams, and using rocks and sticks to control the flow of water. Other exhibits will include fun activities such as the ability to build forts, explore plant life, create unique art pieces, and much more! For more information, visit www.kidspacemuseum.org.

KITCHEN KID Cook up delicious fun this summer at Kitchen Kid Cooking Camp! Join Kitchen Kid for our 8th summer of culinary excitement and kitchen adventures. Young chefs expand their palates, reinforce academic and social skills, and learn kitchen safety and culinary fundamentals. All while making new friends, enjoying incredible food, and having fun alongside our amazing staff! Themes include Tour of Asia, Taste of Summer, Sweets and Savories, and our popular full-day Restaurant Camp. Multiple kitchen locations in Pasadena, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and the South Bay. Camp open to 1st – 8th grade plus high school CITs. Limited space available… enroll today! For more information, dates, and registration: KitchenKid.com camp@kitchenkid.com (310) 450-3462

LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL 2016 Summer Academy & Sports Camp La Salle High School is dedicated to excellent student performance in academics, arts and athletics. La Salle Summer Academic Institute is for 5th to 12th graders from June 20 to July 21. Courses provide opportunities to hone skills and to learn new concepts in the more relaxed environment of summer. Students earn high school academic credit in some courses, and many courses satisfy UC standards. Sports camps are available throughout the summer for student athletes. Call (626) 351-0275. www.lasallehs.org

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Now in its ninth year, Make Music Pasadena, the West Coast’s largest free music festival, is set for Saturday, June 11, featuring more than 150 performers playing on six main stages and 30 smaller outdoor stages set up throughout downtown Pasadena. Judging by last year’s attendance, more than 50,000 people are expected to attend this year’s festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The program showcases almost every genre, including electronica, indie and alternative rock, world, folk, Latin, funk, and jazz. This year’s headliners include Atlas Genius, Bear Hands, The Mowgli’s, Small Black, Nahko and Medicine for the People. The Levitt Pavilion offers up outdoor shows in a much more relaxed and intimate setting than the Rose Bowl, as it brings shows under the stars to Memorial Park in Old Pasadena. The full summer schedule has yet to be announced, but early shows include a production of the African-American version of “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Wiz,” and the long-popular duo Trout Fishing in America. Finally, The Rose nightclub at Paseo Colorado is bringing a constant flow of classic rock and pop stars through town and has a few particularly impressive shows on tap. “An Evening with Justin Hayward,” featuring the singular voice of The Moody Blues, takes place on June 11, while Todd Rundgren hits town on May 4 and perennially popular standup Sinbad brings the jokes on July 29. ■ Pasadena Symphony-POPS performs at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, located at 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. Call (626) 793-7172 or visit Pasadenasymphony-pops.org. CalPhil performs at Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Call (626) 304-0333 or visit calphil.org. MUSE/IQUE performs on the Great Lawn at Caltech, 1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena. Call (626)539-7085 or visit Muse-ique.com. The Rose Bowl is located at 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. Call (800) 7453000 or visit ticketmaster.com. Make Music Pasadena, which is from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, features 150 acts performing on six main stages and 30 smaller stages scattered throughout parts of Downtown Pasadena. For more information, visit makemusicpasadena.org Levitt Pavilion Pasadena is located in Memorial Park, directly behind 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena. Call (626) 683-3230 or visit levittpavilionpasadena.org. 24

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THEME PARKS: A flood of visitors is expected to visit Universal Studios Hollywood (universalstudioshollywood.com) this summer to see the new six-acre Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which opened on April 7. The park earlier this year raised its daily ticket prices and introduced a pricing policy offering discounts to guests who visit on low-demand days. Under the new policy, a one-day peak-day general admission can be purchased online for $115; check the park’s website for additional price information. Disneyland (disneyland.disney.go.com), the veteran Anaheimbased theme park, similarly launched a tiered-price policy this year. A one-day admission costs $95; Southern California residents can buy two- or three-day tickets at discounted prices. Disneyland is not introcontinued on page 31

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THE LEARNING CASTLE AND LA CANADA PREP The Learning Castle and La Cañada Prep have been the academic summer alternative in the Los Angeles area for over 20 years. TLC, servicing 4-year olds through 3rd grade, and LCP, servicing 4th through 8th grades, provides an individualized curriculum, custom-tailored for each student’s specific needs by teachers who specialize in a single subject. Review, reinforcement and advancement are not only the primary goals of The Learning Castle’s and La Cañada Preparatory’s Summer School Program, but also the fundamental ingredients for a successful transition between grade levels. With small, teacher-to-student ratios focusing on core subjects, the TLC and LCP program is, year in and year out, the smart choice for summer studies. The Summer School Program is a six-week educational program divided into two separate threeweek sessions. (818) 952-8099 – thelearningcastle.com

LEVITT PAVILION The Levitt Pavilion Pasadena presents an annual summer series of 50 free music concerts, under the stars, at the historic Memorial Park band shell in the heart of Old Pasadena. This summer marks our fourteenth season bringing outstanding artists from GRAMMY winners to emerging artists to our stage. To date, we have provided the community with over 550 outstanding concerts, bringing people from all walks of life together to enjoy a shared evening of great music, beautiful weather, a warm and friendly ambiance, and a true feeling of community. Designed to appeal to people of all ages, backgrounds and tastes, our summer festival entertains audiences of over 70,000 each year. For our upcoming series please visit www.levittpasadena.org.

MENTOR AVENUE PRESCHOOL Located in the heart of Pasadena, Mentor Avenue Preschool students are engaged in the joy of discovery. Everywhere there is fun and excitement while learning through art, science, music, cooking, games and other activities. Our loving staff encourages independence in the younger students, especially in the area of potty training, along with healthy eating habits and good table manners. Class projects involve team work in order to build good social skills. Our innovative approach to the outdoor classroom inspires a natural learning environment. Mentor Avenue Preschool is a Christian Preschool dedicated to providing quality early childhood education, while nurturing Christian Values, to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. 308 N. Mentor Ave. Pasadena (626) 396-7008 www.mentoravenuepreschool.com

NEON RETRO ARCADE Retro fun for all ages! Neon Retro Arcade is a reboot of the classic American arcade in the heart of beautiful Old Pasadena. Their carefully curated collection of 50+ classic video games and pinball machines spans decades -- think Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Centipede…all the greats! Leave your quarters at home because Neon’s games are set to “Free Play” so that guests can enjoy unlimited games for the price of hourly admission. With 80s & 90s music setting the stage for a trip down memory lane, Neon has perfected the formula for returning guests to a time when life was simpler. Whether you are looking for a fun family outing or a unique date spot, Neon has something for everyone to enjoy. Game NOT over! 28 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 568-2924 – neonretroarcade.com

THE ODD MARKET Odd Nights returns to the Autry every 3rd Friday through October bringing even more great family fun than before. An expanded Kids Area debuting JUMP OFF Live Performances by local bands, 100 curated vendors. 20 gourmet food trucks, full bar & custom handmade treasures. This vivid culture is perfect for all ages and families to bring a blanket, folding chairs and kick back for an evening picnic while enjoying the 2.5-acre lawn. This free event is a platform for selected artisans, craftsman, designers, and DIY experts for showcasing their creations and sharing their secrets. Pets are welcome! Visit theoddmarket.com/autry for more details. The Autry is located in the heart of Griffith Park right across from the LA ZOO just off the 134 fwy and interstate 5. Free parking and admission for all attendees. 3rd Fridays | 6PM - 11PM PST 4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles, CA 90027

PACIFIC HARPS Australian harpist Carolyn Sykes, has been performing in Australia, Asia, Europe and the United States for the past 30 years. She came to Los Angeles fifteen years ago to study for her Masters Degree at the California Institute of the Arts, and established her private teaching and performing studio Pacific Harps. Nine years ago Carolyn started selling and renting harps and now has the exclusive west coast dealership for Camac Harps, which is a French harp manufacturing company. Today she produces events bringing world class harpists of all genres of music to perform in Pasadena, (see the summer concert series on the website) as well as the upcoming Harp Festival in November, making Pasadena one of the centers for harps and harp music in the world! 626-791-6262 | www.pacificharps.com | www.pacificatlanticharps.com

PACIFIC OAKS CHILDREN’S SCHOOL Nestled above the Arroyo in a gracious Pasadena neighborhood, Pacific Oaks Children’s School has a 1.5-acre campus featuring majestic oak and olive trees and four original Craftsman-style homes, housing the schools’ programs. Each classroom opens out into a generous play space where children can move their learning and exploration from the classroom to the natural world. Learning flows from inside to outside and back again. This village-like setting plays such a central role in children’s development that some refer to it as the “third teacher.” Founded on the principles of social justice and inclusion, and committed to experiential child-centered education, the school has expressed these values for 70 years. Summertime at Pacific Oaks offers half-days from 9-12pm, a lunch bunch from 12 – 2pm, and full-days from 8:15 – 5:30pm for two- to five-year-olds. For more information on our summer session beginning on June 22, call (626) 529-8011 or visit pacificoakschildrensschool.org.

PASADENA CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET Tuesdays -Villa Parke Center | Saturdays - Victory Park Enjoy fresh local fruits, vegetables and farm products! If you have never been to a Farmers Market, you are in for a real treat. You’ll love the experience of buying directly from the farmer that grows the food. What you’ll love even more is the fresh, delicious taste of locally grown, nutritious fruits, vegetables and farm products. Our certified vendors only sell what they grow. Or, to put it another way, they won’t sell you anything that they did not grow. You know where your food came from and who grew it for you! The market is cash only, and we accept EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer). Open rain or shine. Call (626) 449-0179 or visit pasadenafarmersmarket.org.

PASADENA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Summer Fun and Learning at Pasadena Christian School! Whether you are looking for an academic program to keep skills sharp over the summer or if you want to learn a new instrument, play a sport, or just have fun, Pasadena Christian School is offeringg somethingg for

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everyone. In addition to programs for kids entering 1st through 8th grade, Pasadena Christian Preschool has full day and half day options for preschoolers 2-5 and those starting TK or Kindergarten in the Fall. Info and registration forms at: www.pasadenachristian.org

PASADENA EDUCATION FOUNDATION Explore, Create, and Learn at the PEF Summer Enrichment Program The Pasadena Educational Foundation’s Summer Enrichment Program is in its 13th year of providing a fun and engaging opportunity for kids to explore, create, and learn. This year they offer more than 100 unique classes on 5 different campuses, including drama, art, math, creative writing, chess, robotics, and foreign language immersion classes. Their summer team of teachers are all fantastic educators who want to see your child discover a love of learning while preparing them for the upcoming school year. New and returning classes include Snappy Circuits, Creative Cooking, Coding 101, Minecraft, GLEE Kids, Biology and Design, Mandarin Immersion Science Discovery, the always popular Introduction to Kindergarten and First Grade classes, and more. Prep classes for incoming 9th-12th graders, too. (626) 396-3625 Register online: www.pased.org/summer

PASADENA LANGUAGE CENTER Learn a new language and discover a new culture with Pasadena Language Center’s summer classes for adults and children. Choose from 30 different languages. Our interactive programs include: Weekly classes, Intensive classes, Weekend Intensive classes, Full Immersion classes, Kids Language Summer Camp, Private classes, Language Tutoring. Our instructors are native speakers with a vast experience in teaching their language. Affordable prices. 46 Smith Alley, Suite 240 Pasadena, CA 9110 (626) 844-5003 www.pasadenalanguage.com

PASADENA LAUNDRY PASADENA LAUNDRY has been a community favorite Laundromat and Drop Off Fluff and Fold store for over a decade. Winning Reader Recommended “Best of Pasadena”. It has recently been expanded and upgraded. It’s bigger with many more state of the art washers and dryers. It has always offered free WiFi, large new TV’s, plenty of parking, and friendly attendants. No quarters needed, it’s a laundry card store. Try the professional and convenient Fluff and Fold service. It is proudly owned by a local family. 6am – 10pm – 7 days – 2585 E. Colorado Blvd. Between Altadena and San Gabriel (626) 744-2948

PASADENA POPS Join Principal Pops Conductor Michael Feinstein and the Pasadena POPS for their one-of-a-kind, popular summer concert series at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. There’s something for everyone in the 2016 Sierra Auto Summer Pops series, from the red-hot season opener on June 18 with First Ladies of Song, paying tribute to the music of Judy Garland, Rosemary Clooney and Peggy Lee, to a night of sing-along favorites with the Music of Billy Joel on July 9. Michael Feinstein returns to sing the best of Ol’ Blue Eyes for the Sinatra Project Vol. 2 on July 30, and gives you a backstage pass into the world of one of the greats with Cole Porter Night on August 20. In typical Feinstein fashion, he’s planned a spectacular season closer on September 10 with a salute to the movie magic of Warner Bros. Don’t miss the best outdoor dinner party in town with these five concerts sure to make your summer sizzle. Buy your tickets today at PasadenaSymphony-Pops.org or call (626) 793-7172.

PASADENA WALDORF - WALDORF KINDERGARTEN Each class provides a grounding rhythmic flow of seasonally-inspired daily activity, including circle time, songs, indoor and outdoor play, as well as a healthy meal together. The mission of Pasadena Waldorf School’s Kindergarten Program is to enliven the young child’s imagination and strengthen the ability to engage in healthy and productive activity. The importance of play is a guiding principle within Waldorf Early Childhood Education. Pasadena Waldorf School is hosting a Kindergarten Open House Saturday, May 21st. To attend please RSVP to admissions@pasadenawaldorf.org

PCC FLEA MARKET The PCC Flea Market is known primarily for selling antiques and collectibles, with the products ranging all the way from high-end antiques to rummage sale type items. The market houses over 450 vendors located in parking lots along the east side of campus (Bonnie Ave. from Colorado to Del Mar) and in the lot located on the West side of campus at the corner of Hill and Del Mar. The vendors include the best record show in Southern California. Over 70 record vendors offering items ranging from the big bands to present day performers, are located in in the 4th floor of the parking structure on Bonnie Ave. The market is traditionally held on the first Sunday of the month from 8:00AM- 3:00PM and admission is FREE. Parking can be found for $2 in the parking structure located on Del Mar. Lastly, but far from least, the proceeds from every Pasadena City College Flea Market benefit student scholarships and student activities.

PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS Performing Arts Workshops, voted the BEST camp in LA Parent Magazine. Kids spend their SPRING BREAK and SUMMER DAYS in any of PAW’s award-winning camps, including: Musical Theater, Guitar, Filmmaking, Stage F/X Makeup, Magic, or Photography! Campers are led by nurturing, skilled instructors who work together to bring out the best in each child. To join, all a child needs is a curiosity and a passion for performing, whether they are novices or seasoned thespians. This year, kids will perform: TEEN BEACH MUSICAL, JUNGLE BOOK, SLEEPING BEAUTY, CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, and ALICE IN WONDERLAND. PAW truly provides the ultimate “Arts” experience from rehearsal to performance. Each show is free and open to family and friends. Locations include Pasadena, Studio City, Northridge and LA! www.PerformingArtsWorkshops.com - (310) 827-8827

PROJECT SCIENTIST Project Scientist offers a Summer STEM Academy at Caltech and year-round STEM Expeditions when school is closed for holidays or in-service days. Girls are immersed in STEM, learning from a tailored curriculum facilitated by highly skilled educators, hands-on experiments, field trips, and interactions with female STEM role models. We serve girls ages 4-12, and provide them with a community of like-minded individuals who enjoy exploring through the sciences and celebrating their accomplishments. “I loved that Addison came home referring to herself as a scientist and talking about experimenting and not being afraid to keep trying. I’ve tried to instill that in her in the past— but camp made it click! There is a whole new confidence. She’s always loved these things but her time at Project Scientist gave her a sense of seeing herself as a scientist and explorer… THANK YOU!!” -Project Scientist parent, Julia www.projectscientist.org

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ducing any new rides this year, but plans to open an attraction set on a Star Wars-themed planet a few years from now. Located in nearby Buena Park, Knott’s Berry Farm (knotts. com) this summer will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Ghost Town with the introduction of Ghost Town Alive! an interactive experience featuring stories and adventures set in Calico town, and the restored “GhostRider” trains. Knott’s also recently opened the remodeled Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant. One-day tickets can be purchased at the gate for $72. Six Flags Magic Mountain (sixflags.com/magicmountain) recently added the New Revolution Virtual Reality Coaster to its attractions. Riders wearing wireless headsets will be able to view a virtual world with images synchronized to the roller coaster’s movement. Gate prices for tickets range from $51.99 to $76.99, while tickets purchased online three days in advance cost $51.99. . Pasadenans sweltering in the summer heat have long sought relief at the beach. This summer local residents can travel to the ocean without encountering massive traffic jams and costly parking prices, thanks to Metro Rail. On May 20, the extended Expo Line will begin service, with the final stop at the Santa Monica Pier. It won’t be the easiest train ride; Pasadenans who begin their trip on the Gold Line to Union Station will need to transfer to the red or purple line, stopping at the 7th Street/Metro Center station to board the Expo Line. But many residents may find the lengthy train ride preferable to the bumper-tobumper traffic along Pacific Coast Highway. Consult Metro’s website at metro.net/# for additional information about the subway system. continued on page 32 SUMMER GUIDE 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

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MUSEUMS: The Pasadena area has so many great museums that local residents often forget there are many other museums throughout Los Angeles County. Three of the county’s family-friendly museums are located in Exposition Park. The Museum of Natural History (nhm.org) is dinosaur central for the county, with more than 300 fossils and 20 complete dinosaur and sea creature skeletons displayed at Dinosaur Hall. A related exhibited about pterosaurs — prehistoric creatures that flew with their fingers when dinosaurs dominated the land — will be displayed from July 3 through October 2. Summer is also the best time to see some of the museum’s outdoor exhibits, including the Butterfly Pavilion, home to 30 native North American butterfly species and a variety of plants. General admission is $12 for adults; $9 for students and adults 62 or older; $5 for children 3 to 12; and free for children 2 or younger. Visitors to the nearby California Science Center (californiasciencecenter.org) can see Space Shuttle Endeavour and learn about the spacecraft’s scientific accomplishments and connections to Southern California. Timed reservations to see Endeavour are required on weekends, holidays and special events; visitors can buy tickets to see both Endeavour and the museum’s other exhibits or to only see the Endeavor exhibit. Some of those exhibits include Journey to Space, which recreates the challenges of living and working in space, and information about humans in space, space missions to the planets, and stars and telescopes. Exposition Park is also home to the California African American Museum (caamuseum.org). Two new exhibits are scheduled to be on display from May 11 through Sept 18: “Oh Snap! West Coast Hip Hop Photography” is a collection of photos focusing on hip hop artists who were prominent in the 1990s. “Reflections on the Self: Selections from the Permanent Collection” presents the wide range of techniques and media that artists have used to depict the human form. Admission to the museum is free. Dinosaurs are not the only prehistoric creatures showcased at a local museum; La Brea Tar Pits & Museum (tarpits.org) focuses on the mammals that lived at Rancho La Brea between 11,000 and 50,000 years ago. Since 1906 scientists have excavated more than 1 million bones from more than 230 species at the tar pits site, which can be viewed by visitors. The nearby museum provides additional information, including screenings of “Titans of the Ice Age,” a 3-D movie, and presentations of “Ice Age Encounters,” a multimedia performance. ■ 32

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RENAISSANCE ACADEMY Renaissance Academy is a Kindergarten -12th Grade private school which provides a strong academic program. We are also fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Our school’s academic standards surpass national standards at every level. We also have a very strong basketball program, performing arts and music program. SAT & TOEFL Prep classes are offered as part of our curriculum to our high school students. Renaissance Academy issues I-20 visas to foreign students throughout the world. Students studying English as a Second Language have the opportunity to learn reading and writing fundamentals concurrent with life experience using the language in everyday settings. Graduates of Renaissance Academy are accepted at the University of their choice within the United States and abroad! Contact Sabrina at (626) 765-9358

SAN MARINO COMMUNITY THEATER CAMP Join us this summer for RICHARD SEYMOUR’S 9TH ANNUAL SUMMER THEATER CAMP Presented by SAN MARINO COMMUNITY THEATER COMPANY for children ages 5-15 in a production of the great American Musical “OKLAHOMA!” Seymour’s productions are renowned for providing a comprehensive theatrical experience in fully staged productions with costumes, sets, orchestra and a team of professional directors, musicians and stage technicians. Summer Camp begins June 6 through Friday, July 8, M-F 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Hill-Harbison House in San Marino. 3 performances Friday, July 8 & 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 9 at 1:00 p.m. To enroll please visit San Marino Community Theater Company website www.smctc.us and download the application or Call Patti Mashikian, (626) 298-2138! Tickets will also be available online at www.smctc.us starting in June.

Courtney. We hope you will continue to support SCSF as you have done throughout our last eleven seasons of producing sold-out Shakespeare for the Pomona community and the Inland Empire. The Southern California Shakespeare Festival, SCSF, is a professional AEA, Actors’ Equity Association company, in residence at Cal Poly Pomona, with guest AEA actors, student actors and designers from Cal Poly Pomona’s Department of Theatre and New Dance. SCSF operates under the Los Angeles Actor’s Equity Association 99 seat plan. Our Twelfth season runs Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Opening weekend is September 24th and 25th with our annual Gala on September 24th. Our Gala has an array of raffle prizes and a reception immediately following the performance. You can get further information by calling (909) 869-3987 or by visiting our website at: www. southerncaliforniashakespearefestival.org

SPEF SUMMER SCHOOL Have fun while preventing summer learning loss at SPEF’s popular K-12 Summer School program. Elementary and Intermediate has over 100 classes available and students can choose up to 5 classes a day in areas such as Robotics, Science, Reading and Writing, Sports, Arts, Theater, Math and more. High School can gain advanced credits in classes such as Health, Graphic Design, Photography, Driver’s Ed, Band, Computers, PE, Psychology, Biology as well as History, Civics and Economics. Recover grades in Math I Algebra I & II, Geometry and Math Analysis, English, Biology and U.S. and World History. Prepare for classes such as Prep for AP Chemistry, Math I and II, Academic Decathlon, and Algebra II. Online registration is now available! Classes start June 20. For information go www.SPEF4kids. org or call (626) 441.5810x1163.

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Summer Culinary Camp 2016 Saute Culinary Academy offers a unique culinary experience to children ages 8 to 14. Little chefs will learn basics in kitchen safety, proper food handling, food preparation, presentation, cooking and baking techniques and much more. Classes are taught by professional chefs. Chef Alex Reyes and Chef Julie Valenta WHO MAY ATTEND Children 8 through 14 who are interested in exploring the culinary arts. Includes chef’s hat, apron and recipes to take home. CLASS SIZE Smaller class size means greater opportunity to interact. No more than 16 children per class. Campers will work in groups to prepare multiple recipes each day. REGISTRATION Summer Camp Session Dates: June 13th - August19th. Monday through Friday 9:00am to 12:30pm $250 per week Call (626) 429-2323 or email: sauteacademy@gmail.com

A.C. GREEN BASKETBALL CAMP-Campers will be challenged on and off the court, practicing basketball skills, as well as participating in leadership and character development. NEXT GENERATION CODING CAMP - A coding boot camp that gives students an introduction to the world of computer science. GOLF ACADEMY CAMP - learn the fundamentals of golf as well as advanced skill building for more experienced golfers. SPEF ART CAMP - spend a week exploring your artistic side while working with a variety of materials and styles. SPANISH IMMERSION ART CAMP - students continue their Spanish language development while having fun with theater arts, visual art and dance SOCCER CAMP- work on your soccer skills while getting outside and working off that summer energy. Foot work, positioning, offense and defense strategies and scrimmaging will be included. Online registration now available! For information go www.SPEF4kids.org or call (626) 4415810 x1163.

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SCI-Arc – Every summer, SCI-Arc organizes two independent programs—Making+Meaning and Design Immersion Days—dedicated to anyone interested in the discipline of architecture. From those gauging their interest and curiosity in architecture to those beginning an architecture degree, both programs are a platform for individual learning in a collective environment. Making+Meaning is a college-level four-week summer program that introduces the principles of architecture in a hands-on exploration of spatial experimentation, design methodologies and the creative process. Design Immersion Days is a four-week summer program devoted to introducing high school students to architecture and design. Participants are offered the opportunity to explore careers in architecture and design. (213) 356-5320, admissions@sciarc.edu - www.sciarc.edu

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St. Monica Academy, an independent, Catholic, coeducational school for grades 1-12, is at the forefront of a renaissance in classical education, a time-honored method of teaching that inspires students to excel academically and morally. Founded by parents in 2001, the school provides 242 students in grades 1-12 with an academically rigorous education using a classical curriculum. Due to a steady growth in enrollment, St. Monica’s moved to the campus of Holy Redeemer Parish in Montrose in the summer of 2015. The newly renovated school site features a spacious elementary school building, new classrooms for the high school, new landscaping, a computer lab, library, science lab, new playground, and expansive outdoor space. Check out our website today at www.stmonicaacademy.com or call to schedule a tour. St. Monica Academy, grades 1-12 - 2361 Del Mar Road, Montrose, CA 91020m (818) 369-7310 www.stmonicaacademy.com Director of Admissions: Mrs. Erin Talbot

There is gold to be discovered in our hills and summer may be just the time to mine it at the Sierra Madre Playhouse. Start with a beautiful production of Tennessee Williams’ classic, The Glass Menagerie. SMP Artistic Director Christian Lebano has brought together an extraordinary cast and creative team for Williams’ “memory play.” May 6 through June 19. Add our summer musical opening July 8, the hilarious and heartfelt, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee directed by Robert Marra who directed Always….Patsy Cline. And sprinkle in two concerts by emerging artists from the Colburn Conservatory, the sleight of hand of magician, John Carney on June 10 & 11, and our free reading series the last Monday of every month. You’ll be rich! Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-4318

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Join the next generation of visual and performing artists at SOCAPA, the School of Creative and Performing Arts. With summer intensives in Filmmaking, Acting, Dance, Music and Photography, and campuses in New York, California and Vermont, there’s no excuse for not taking action! Los Angeles campus at Occidental College in Eagle Rock. Ages, 13-18. Start dates: June 19, June 26, July 10 or July 31. Call for 10-20% discounts for CA residents: (800) 718-2787. www.socapa.org

SOUTHWESTERN ACADEMY Southwestern Academy is a college preparatory, independent, boarding/day school, offering middle & high school instruction. We welcome American and international students to our two distinct campuses located in San Marino, California, and Rimrock, Arizona. For 93 years, students, alumni, teachers and staff alike consider Southwestern home. We offer programs to strengthen students through small classes - normally of eight to twelve students - with personalized lessons, achievement grouping, safe environments, and especially by supporting student achievements through an involved, nurturing, caring staff who create an environment for individual student success. We’re looking for intelligent, active young people who are ready to participate in the school’s varied activities and classes. We also welcome your application if you’re not experiencing success or fulfillment in school, but are willing to try to do better work with our support. We invite you to find out more about Southwestern Academy at www.southwesternacademy. edu, “Where you Belong.”

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL The Southern California Shakespeare Festival - Welcome to the Twelfth season of the, SCSF. This year SCSF will present William Shakespeare’s As You Like It directed by guest director Stephanie

Summer of Surf is a small beach camp serving the Altadena and Pasadena area for ages 7+ for the past 4 years. We provide transportation to and from Santa Monica where we offer an array of beach activities including Boogie-boarding and Surfing. Our focus is on providing a safe and supportive atmosphere for your child to grow and develop their skills in the ocean, whether they are brand new to the ocean or they are an experienced surfer. We also wanted to provide a space where kids could enjoy their Summer break at the beach with friends. We pride ourselves on having a dedicated team that provides the highest quality personalized experience in the safest conditions possible. www.summerofsurf.com (818)433-2694 Our all-girl camp builds self-esteem and new friendships, explores new ideas, develops fresh skills, and empowers girls to dream big. Our focus is to allow girls to have opportunities that expand their possibilities, especially in the areas of STEM, higher education, and social justice. Activities have included tours of CalTech and Cal Poly Pomona, the Getty and the Norton Simon Museum, Beach Trips, Empowerment Workshops, Guest Speakers, Cooking Classes, Group Discussions, and an end-of-session trip to Knott’s Berry Farm! Girls will also be able to go behind-the-scenes at the Huntington Library and Gardens every Friday through our partnership with the Huntington. 50 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 296-8433 jliu@ywca-pasadena.org

VENTURA COUNTY Ventura County – is the place to be this summer! From cool ocean breezes to pink moments at sunset in Ojai. Experience an Escape to Fun. Ventura Harbor – venturaharborVillage.com Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard –channelislandsharbor.org July 4th Street Fair in Ventura- City of ventura.net/streetfairs Music Under the Stars –Saturday concerts at Los Olivas Adobe – City of Ventura.net/mus Ventura Music Festival July 15-17 & 22-24 –VenturaMusicFestival.org Island Packers- Channel Islands excursions, whale watching& more. – IslandPackers.com Fillmore & Western – Diesel & Steam train rides, dinners – www.fwry.com The Lavender Inn, Historic Ojai Bed & Breakfast- lavenderinn.com Ojai Wine Festival, Sunday June 12, Lake Casitas-OjaiWineFestival.com ■

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The Good Word LOCAL PUBLISHERS PRESENT A COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL WORKS IN TIME FOR SUMMER BY REBECCA KUZINS

ummer u um mm merr is me is traditionally tra tra radit diti d iti tio onal on o nal alllly ly the tth he h e slowest ssl slo lowe low ow we est s season ssea eeas aso son on o n in n the the he book bo b oo o ok publishing pub pu ubl bli bl b liis ishi shi hin in ngg industry — the time when many readers prefer lightweight titles that can be read while at the beach or on vacation. But this summer Pasadena booksellers and publishers plan to introduce some titles that defy the easy-reading category. One of the more serious new books is “Becoming Earth,” scheduled to be released in May by Red Hen Press, a Pasadena-based independent publisher. Essayist, poet and marine biologist Eva Saulitis recounts how two years of living with metastatic cancer led her to mediate on the nature of wildness. Saulitis says she eventually recognized that “living is not separate from dying. It is not yet time to dig a grave, but time to wander the woods, seeking a good site.” Red Hen plans to release four other books this summer: “LA Fiction Anthology” is a collection of short stories written by Southern California authors, including T.C. Boyle, Ron Carlson, Judith Freeman and Percival Everett. Lori Tobias’ novel “Wander,” set in a fictional rural community in Alaska in the 1980s, tells the story of Patrice “Pete” Nash, a young journalist who becomes friendly with another man when she spends the winter without her husband. “Six” is Julie Marie Wade’s collection of six interconnected poems that, according to the publisher’s catalog, plumb “six essential aspects of human experience that have shaped us all: art, language, desire, vocation, faith, and life-changing love.” Wade has written several other books, including “Wishbone: A Memoir in Fractures,” which won the Lambda Literary Award in Lesbian Memoir. Another poetry collection, Kathleen Driskell’s “Blue Etiquette,” was inspired by Emily Post’s 1922 edition of book “Etiquette” and focuses on the interactions between wealthy members of society and their servants. Prospect Park Books, another Pasadena-based publisher, this summer will release three new books by local authors. “This Side of Providence” is the second novel by Rachel M. Harper, an Altadena writer. Publisher Colleen Dunn Bates describes the book as a “heartbreaking yet ultimately hopeful story of a Puerto Rican immigrant family in Providence, R.I.” Restauranteur and baker Christine Moore, who owns the Little Flower Candy Co. and Lincoln eateries in Pasadena, and her pastry chef Cecilia Leung share their recipes for cookies, cakes, breads and other baked goods

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in “Little Flower Baking.” In addition, Prospect Park will launch “Sayonara Slam” at Vroman’s Bookstore on May 2 at 7 p.m. The novel is the sixth in a planned series of seven mysteries written by Pasadena writer Naomi Hirahara, who grew up in Altadena. That city is the home of her fictional sleuth Mas Arai, an elderly semi-retired gardener, who in the new book solves the mysterious death of a sportswriter who drops dead during a baseball game at Dodger Stadium. Jennifer Ramos, Vroman’s promotional director, says the store’s book buyer is especially excited about two summer releases: “The Last Painting of Sara de Vos” by Dominic Smith and “The Sport of Kings” by C.E. Morgan. Smith’s novel combines the story of Sara de Vos, a 17th- century Dutch artist, with the tale of a 1950s art historian who painted a forgery of one of de Vos’ paintings. “The Sport of Kings,” Morgan’s debut novel, tells the story of thoroughbred horse owners Henry Forge and his daughter Henrietta, who team with Allmon Shaughnessy, an ambitious young black man, to breed a Triple Crown-winning filly. Numerous authors will be discussing and signing their new books at Vroman’s this summer. Journalist Sebastian Junger, best known for his book “The Perfect Storm” and his documentary films about the war in Afghanistan, will preview “Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging” at noon on June 5. Best-selling science writer Mary Roach will talk about “Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War” at a ticketed event to be held at All Saints Church on June 17 at 7 p.m. Among the other authors set to appear at Vroman’s are Justin Cronin, “City of Mirrors” (June 5 at 4 p.m.); Emma Straub, “Modern Lovers” (June 6 at 7p.m.); Susan Branch, “Martha’s Vineyard, Isle of Dreams,” the second book in a three-part memoir (June 8 at 6:30 p.m.); actor and chef Freddie Prinze Jr., “Back to the Kitchen” (June 11 at 3 p.m.); Janet Evanovich, “The Pursuit” (signing only, June 22 at 7 p.m.) and Don Miguel Ruiz Jr., “Mastery of Self” (July 20 at 7 p.m.). ■ 38

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STYLE All Its Own PASADENA SHOPS AND BOUTIQUES SHOWCASE THE LATEST SUMMER FASHIONS BY SHEILA MENDES COLEMAN IN ADDITION TO BEING BLESSED WITH MARVELOUS WEATHER AND AN ABUNDANCE OF CULTURAL AND THEATRICAL ATTRACTIONS, PASADENA RESIDENTS ARE ALSO FORTUNATE TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE FINEST LOCAL CLOTHIERS ADEPT AT KEEPING PACE WITH THE LATEST IN RETAIL CLOTHING SALES. Every season, Pasadena’s fine shops and boutiques present the best and brightest of summer fashion. Beyond trendy, these magnificent shops are truly trend-setting, with an eclectic offering that ranges from formal and sophisticated to casual and funky. Take advantage of early-season opportunities to stock up on warm-weather staples, such as tanks and shorts, as well as the much sought-after flowing and floaty sundresses in both maxi and mini style. This summer, as in spring, expect designer collections in a variety of vibrant hues and patterns. Rompers, boy’s shorts and cropped-tops are in demand for casual wear, as are pencil skirts that can be layered or worn with structured or loose-fitting wraps and transition well into a sophisticated evening look. Bold geometric designs in blocky prints continue to trend, along with dresses and tops in asymmetrical cuts. Cultivating a relationship with sales staff at favorite shops to stay abreast of new arrivals and upcoming clearances is always a smart idea, since many in-demand items can be found for a fraction of the price when purchased on specific sale days. These items go quickly, however, so be prepared to act promptly and decisively. continued on page 43 SUMMER GUIDE 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

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HEAVENLY COUTURE 36 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 585-8008 | heavenlycouture.com This divine shop aspires to take the search for affordable, popular styles to a higher plane. Heavenly Couture offers an eclectic, hip selection of extremely well-priced clothing and accessories. As much for the fashionista on a budget as for the high-end shopper, this charming boutique has something for everyone, including exercise clothes and handbags. Expect courteous assistance from an attentive staff eager to steer you toward the best deals. Most items are under $16, so also expect to find significant bargains on sought-after summer pieces, as well as out-of-season and clearance items. ANTHROPOLOGIE 35 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (626) 397-2819 | anthropologie.com Finally, a chain clothing store that exhibits a real commitment to customer satisfaction in areas ranging from in-store and online purchases to shipping, returns and inventory. Anthropologieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national status allows it to respond quickly to changing or emerging trends in fashion and customers can always expect the latest, high-quality collections from favored designers with offerings in a wide selection of colors, along with a polite, professional and knowledgeable staff. continued on page 44 SUMMER GUIDE 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

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IL TEATRO 54 S. De Lacey Ave., Pasadena (626) 796-2313 Jewelry lovers beware! One step inside this chic store will leave you fated to return. Il Teatro is even more beloved for their extensive jewelry collection than for their affordable textile collections, which include summer’s most sought-after casual and semi-formal designs — often available at discount prices. Customer reviews consistently sing the praises of this popular shop that makes elegance affordable. MADEWELL — PASADENA 126 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 792-1261 | madewell.com Beside its fabulous collection of denim and T-shirts, Madewell is also renowned for its singular style and attention to the varying trends. Customers continue to flock back to this unique shop because they offer a wide variety of colors, sizes and styles for popular items, as well as a well-stocked inventory and a sales staff that makes customer satisfaction a top priority. Whether online or in-store, Madewell’s sale items can offer significant discounts from their already reasonably priced items. Plus, it’s one of the few stores to offer a teacher discount. ATELIER FEMME 1033 E. Green St., Pasadena (626) 793-1200 | atelierfemme.com Stylish selections of smart separates and ensembles from topnotch designers are the main attraction at this marvelous gem of a shop. Atelier Femme remains a local and regional favorite because of its attention to each fashion trend — as well as its commitment to customer service. Owner Sandy Potter fulfilled her dream of opening a women’s clothing boutique; “I wanted to create a place where women could find clothes that would make them look great and feel good about themselves.” Indeed, her mission has so far been wildly successful, and Atelier Femme consistently boasts an exciting selection of new arrivals, while still appreciating the timelessness of classic pieces. Shoppers can also expect to find an impressive selection of accessories and gift items. THERAPY 65 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 568-9905 | shoptherapypasadena.com It’s a well-known fact that shopping can have curative powers. Therapy embraces this philosophy and customers will be enamored with their fabulous designs that are sure to transition easily from trendy to timeless. It’s one of many reasons why visitors regularly flock to this haven for the well-dressed. Possessing a youthful vibe with a sophisticated edge, Therapy’s summer collection is the best of cuttingedge summer style. Aside from their luscious selection of dreamy, loose-fitting tops in exotic designs and lighter-than-air fabrics that pair perfectly with rolled-up boyfriend jeans, customers will also find handbags, jackets and that perfect pair of shoes to complete the look for a casually elegant outing. This summer, like every summer, Pasadena fashion makes a statement all its own. It’s a singular style that is, at times, jaunty and carefree, yet still possesses a sense of refinement and grace. Whether dressing for a lazy day at a fun-filled backyard barbeque or a night on the town, Pasadena’s charming boutiques and shops are quite simply a reflection of the diverse and cultivated citizenry they serve so well. ■ 44

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Sweet Summer Sounds MUSIC WILL FILL THE AIR IN PASADENA THIS SUMMER

Gian-Carla Tisera

Danny Holt

BY JOHN SOLLENBERGER

Boston Court Performing Arts Center 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena (626) 683-6883 bostoncourt.com May 13 — The Peter Smith Trio: Too Marvelous for Words May 14 — The Isaura Quartet: Microfest: Slightly Irregular Tuning May 20 — Nadia Shpachenko and Danny Holt: Piano Spheres Satellite Artists Concert May 21 — The CJS Quintet: Feeling the Beat with Chuck Johnson and Friends May 28 — California String Quartet with Diana Tash, MezzoSoprano: Music of Sergei Taneyev and Jack Heggie June 3 — Wild Up: Work: Lineea Powell and Andrianne Pope June 4 — UCLA Camarades with Pianist Neal Stulberg: Music from the West Side July 8 — Piano Spheres: Vicki Ray: New Music for a New Era July 9 — Gian-Carla Tisera: Salsa is Not Necessarily Sex July 15 — People Inside Electronics: Altered States July 16 — Josh Nelson Band: The Discovery Project: The Sky Remains July 22 — Hollywood Revisited: A Musical Revue Sept. 23 — Armenian Public Radio: The New Sounds of Armenia Rising Sept. 24 — We the Folk: Fiddling around Los Angeles Sept. 30 — The B Band: Recomposing Mahler for the 21st Century

California Philharmonic Santa Anita Park 285 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia (626) 304-0333 calphil.com June 25 — All American July 9 — At the Movies July 23 — Classical Rock Aug. 6 — Center Stage Aug. 20 — The Planets

The Isaura Quartet

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Descanso Gardens World Rhythms Series June 7 — Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts and Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble June 14 — Varimezov Family Band June 21 — Armenian Dance Center June 28 — Kim Eung Hwa Korean Dance Academy July 5 — La Chamba July 12 — ADAAWE July 19 — Eduardo Martinez y su Palo Cuero July 26 — MoForró Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series Memorial Park 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 683-3230 levittpavilionpasadena.org Free concerts featuring a wide array of musical styles run June 26 through Sept. 24, Thursdays through Sundays through Aug. 21, Fridays through Sundays thereafter. June 26 — TBD June 30 — Tim & the Space Cadets July 1 — Jai Uttal July 2 — Dustbowl Revival July 3 — Bobby Rodriguez Latin Jazz July 7 — The Wiz July 8 — Brightside July 9 — Area 51 July 10 — Tizer July 14 — Trout Fishing In America July 15 — Darlingside July 16 — Ricardo Lemvo July 17 — Double G Big Band July 21 — Steve Songs 48

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July 22 — Billy Strings July 23 — Albert Lee July 24 — Louie Cruz Beltran July 28 — Rhythm Child July 29 — David Lindley July 30 — Peter Asher with Billy Kramer and Denny Laine July 31 — Billy Mitchell Aug. 4 — Party Animals Aug. 5 — Dark Aug. 6 — Al Croce Aug. 7 — Jamison Ross Aug. 11 — Lucky Diaz 7 the Family Jam Band Aug. 12 — Quetzal Aug. 13 — TBD Aug. 14 — Doug MacLeod Aug. 18 — Bob Baker Marionettes Aug. 19 — Karla Bonoff Aug. 20 — Yuval Ron Aug. 21 — Claudia Linnear and the New Ashgrove Players; The Chambers Brothers Aug. 26 — Latin BMI Summer Nights Aug. 27 — Afro Funk Aug. 28 — California Feetwarmers Sept. 2 — TBD Sept. 3 — Mariachi Divas Sept. 4 — Pete Escovedo Sept. 9 — Sara Watkins Sept. 10 — TBD Sept. 11 — Barbara Morrison continued on page 50 SUMMER GUIDE 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

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16 — Latin BMI Summer Nights 17 — Glen Phillips 18 — Laith Al-Saadi and Jimmy Vivino 23 — TBD 24 — Element Band 25 — Levitt Pavilion Benefit Concert with act TBD

Make Music Pasadena Various locations, Pasadena makemusicpasadena.org June 11 — The annual, free event features more than 150 performances by dozens of bands on five main stages and more than 30 additional venues from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. through 20 blocks in Old Pasadena and downtown Pasadena. Visit the Web site for the full schedule. Pasadena Symphony & POPS Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia (626) 793-7172 pasadenasymphony-pops.org June 18 — First Ladies of Song July 9 — Music of Billy Joel July 30 — Sinatra Project Volume 2 Aug. 20 — Cole Porter Night Sept. 10 — A Salute to Warner Brothers Sheriff’s Support Group of Altadena Summer Concert Series Farnsworth Park 568 E. Mount Curve Ave., Altadena (626) 798-6335 altadenasheriffs.org July 9 — Tribute group TBA July 16 — Hollywood Hillbillies play Willie Nelson/Merle Haggard July 23 — Tribute group TBA July 30 — Tribute group TBA Aug. 6 — Tribute group TBA Aug. 13 — Upstream Tribute to Bob Marley and More Aug. 20 — Nowhere Man Tribute to the Beatles Aug. 27 — Whiskey Hayride Tribute to Credence Clearwater Revival ■ 50

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