FINE LIVING IN THE GREATER PASADENA AREA
June 2019
Summer Get aways SLEEPING TO THE SOUNDS OF Sea lions in Redondo Beach
WILDLIFE AND THE OLD WEST In Carson Valley, Nevada
ZIPLINING IN THE ANGELES National Forest
VISUAL FUTURIST SYD MEAD On Blade Runner and more
06.19 | ARROYO | 3
4 | ARROYO | 06.19
arroyo VOLUME 15 | NUMBER 06 | JUNE 2019
34
PHOTOS: (top)Tommy Ewasko; (bottom left) courtesy of The Portofino Hotel & Marina; (bottom right) courtesy of Pacific Crest
11
19
SUMMER GETAWAYS 11 THE SEA LION IN SUMMER The Portofino Hotel & Marina offers waterside luxury just minutes away from Arroyoland. —By IRENE LACHER
19 FEAR OF ZIPPING Or how my wife came to love ziplines at Pacific Crest. —By JERVEY TERVALON
34 CARSON VALLEY, NEVADA A home where the wild horses roam — and visitors enter the Old West. —By TOMMY EWASKO
41 A FUTURE REMEMBERED Visual futurist Syd Mead looks back on a long career designing the world of tomorrow for Hollywood. —By CARL KOZLOWSKI
DEPARTMENTS 08
FESTIVITIES Beastly Ball, L.A. Children’s Chorus "Gala Bel Canto" and A Noise Within’s "Dinner on Stage"
22
ARROYO HOME SALES INDEX
45
KITCHEN CONFESSIONS Auto-Theater Season
46
ARROYO COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH Shots Box
47
THE LIST Mt. Wilson’s Concerts in the Dome, CatCon comes to town, “BoldPas” artworks in Old Pasadena and more
ABOUT THE COVER: A view of King Harbor from the Portofino Hotel & Marina, photo courtesy of Portofino. 06.19 ARROYO | 5
EDITOR’S NOTE You may think you’re looking forward to the summer season, but in much of the world, these months go by another term — peak season, when tourists swarm the hottest spots across the nation and around the world. While I say bravo to people who vacation invincibly, there’s a lot of world out there, and some of it offers new landscapes without a lot of the hassle of travel. Take Carson Valley, Nevada, which photographer Tommy Ewasko captured from virtually every angle — from both earth and the sky. Carson Valley is a different world from SoCal, a place where the Old West lives on (which makes it a prime destination for families who want to excite kids about history). Ewasko focuses his lens on historic sites — a hotel, restaurants and a bar with roots in the 19th century. He shot the stunning landscape from a glider, and went on backcountry safari to photograph Nevada’s beautiful wild mustangs and other wildlife. Closer still are the South Bay beach cities, including Redondo Beach, where I spent a lovely night at the Portofi no Hotel & Marina overlooking King Harbor, with sea lions barking an ocean lullaby. This four-star hotel was recently renovated in “nautical-chic” décor, so you might be surprised to learn it has a notable history of its own. Portofi no was founded in 1965 by a gutsy female race-car driver, who lent her pioneering spirit to developing the local waterfront. Even closer is Pacific Crest in Wrightwood, where day-trippers can zipline through the tree canopy of the Angeles National Forest. Ziplining is not for the faint of heart, so we give Altadena novelist Jervey Tervalon extra points for being game despite his acrophobia. He writes about his inner struggles and the victorious zip trip by his athletic wife, Jinghuan. Hey, don’t let Jervey be the only one facing his fears for some high-wire fun this summer. —Irene Lacher
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Irene Lacher ART DIRECTOR Stephanie Torres ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR Richard Garcia PRODUCTION DESIGNERS Yumi Kanegawa EDITOR-AT-LARGE Bettijane Levine COPY EDITOR John Seeley CONTRIBUTORS Leslie Bilderback, Léon Bing, Martin Booe, Michael Cervin, Scarlet Cheng, Richard Cunningham, Tommy Ewasko, Noela Hueso, Kathleen Kelleher, Frier McCollister, Brenda Rees, Jordan Riefe, Ilsa Setziol, John Sollenberger, Nancy Spiller ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Lisa Chase, Javier Sanchez ADVERTORIAL CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Bruce Haring HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Andrea Baker PAYROLL Linda Lam ACCOUNTING Perla Castillo, Quinton Wright OFFICE MANAGER Ann Turrietta PUBLISHER Dina Stegon
arroyo
FINE LIVING IN THE GREATER PASADENA AREA
SOUTHLAND PUBLISHING V.P. OF OPERATIONS David Comden PRESIDENT Bruce Bolkin CONTACT US ADVERTISING dinas@pasadenaweekly.com EDITORIAL editor@arroyomonthly.com PHONE (626) 584-1500 FAX (626) 795-0149 MAILING ADDRESS 50 S. De Lacey Ave., Ste. 200, Pasadena, CA 91105 ArroyoMonthly.com ©2019 Southland Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.
CORRECTION: Pasadena architect Barbara Lamprecht helped nominate the Kuhns House in Woodland Hills for historic designation. The home was misidentified in the May issue. 6 | ARROYO | 06.19
06.19 | ARROYO | 7
FESTIVITIES
Sylvia Earl
Glen Curado
Connie Morgan 8 | ARROYO | 06.19
Edmund Roberts, Sally Roberts and Dick Roberts
Lyn Spector, Jonathan Muñoz-Proulx and Sheila Lamson
A Noise Within will bring the classics to more than 18,000 Jane Kaczmarek students with the help of $130,000 raised at the acclaimed repertory theater company’s annual “Dinner on Stage” benefit on April 23. After dining on Derek Dickinson Events’ salmon, lamb or mushroom risotto, guests were entertained by scenes from Argonautika playfully performed amid the tables onstage. Honorees were longtime Glendale supporter Barbara Lawrence and her late husband, John; Pasadena board members Sally and Dick Roberts; and the L.A. High School of the Arts and EduCare Foundation…The Greater L.A. Zoo Association drew some 800 animal lovers to its popular annual benefit, the Beastly Ball, raising nearly $1.2 million for the zoo’s operation and conservation programs. After an evening consuming drinks and snacks at stands amid the marsupials, cassowaries and more, GLAZA honored its recently retired president, La Cañada Flintridge resident Connie Morgan, as well as oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle and World Harvest Charities CEO Glen Curado… Pasadena-based L.A. Children’s Chorus lit up the Crystal Ballroom with song at the group’s April 24 “Gala Bel Canto” dinner fundraiser at downtown L.A.’s Millennium Biltmore. Honored at the festive event were former board members Jennifer and Joe Sliskovich and The Lion King producer Don Hahn.
Carolyn Hennesy
LACC choristers
Leonard Maltin and Anne Tomlinson
Don Hahn, Joe and Jennifer Sliskovich, Andrea Greene Willard, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz and Director Shawn Ingram
PHOTOS: Ariana Gleckman (Dinner on Stage); Jamie Pham (LA ZOO and L.A. Children's Chorus)
Barbara Lawrence and Director Geoff Elliott
06.19 | ARROYO | 9
10 | ARROYO | 06.19
THE SEA LION IN
SUMMER
The Portofino Hotel & Marina offers waterside luxury just minutes away from Arroyoland. BY IRENE LACHER
–continued on page 13
06.19 | ARROYO | 11
12 | ARROYO | 06.19
–continued from page 11
S
ummer travel doesn’t have to mean getting on a plane and taking cattle-car coach if you’re looking for a dreamy destination far from your routine. Of course, it’s a cliché to say that Southern California boasts a wide variety of landscapes, from the mountains to the sea. For us aficionados of the stunning San Gabriel Mountains, a complete change of pace can be had a mere hour southwest of Pasadena, in one of the beach cities hugging the Pacific Ocean. In Redondo Beach, the recently renovated Portofino Hotel & Marina offers four-star luxury, with 161 guest rooms overlooking the marina or the ocean beyond, where the only traffic noise comes not from cars but from California sea lions. (The hotel launched a “Save the Sea Lions” program, inviting guests to take home a plush sea-lion toy when they donate to Redondo’s SEA Lab for sick and injured sea lions, seals and otters.) The Portofino is cloaked in “nautical-chic” décor, a crisp blue-and-white palette embellished with images of yachts, sea life and seascapes. The owner, Noble –continued on page 15
06.19 | ARROYO | 13
14 | ARROYO | 06.19
Chef’s Table
Oysters
–continued from page 13
House Hotels & Resorts, prides itself on designing each of its 18 boutique properties in the U.S. and Canada around its unique identity, rather than imposing a uniform corporate style. That identity is partly foodie-driven; the hotel takes particular pride in its Baleen Kitchen restaurant, named after a kind of whale. Zagat declared Baleen one of the top 10 waterside restaurants in Los Angeles. The chef de cuisine is Vasili Tavernakis, a graduate of Pasadena’s now-shuttered Le Cordon Bleu, who has plied his trade in upscale restaurants across Southern California, most recently at Manhattan Beach Post under the aegis of chef/coowner David LeFevre, who was executive chef of The Water Grill in downtown L.A. when it scored a Michelin star. Tavernakis points to his Greek heritage as a source of culinary inspiration, but the truth is his worldview is much broader than that; indeed, one thing he shares with LeFevre is a love of travel. “Mine is very much a travel-inspired cuisine,” he says. “I’ve traveled quite a bit.” But don’t assume you’ll know what to expect — he tweaks the dishes to pepper his locally sourced, seasonal menus with surprises. “A good example is the Thai green curry,” he adds. “Most people want yellow curry with potatoes. But in the restaurant, I want everyone to have the opportunity to be educated: This is from the region, and these are the flavors to expect.” Other standouts include the beef stroganoff with housemade pappardelle, the cioppino and the lobster mac and cheese with truffle-parmesan crumbs. And the main dining room isn’t the only place to savor them — there’s a chef ’s table and comfy private outdoor seating overlooking the marina. Perhaps less evident is Portofino’s colorful history. It was founded in 1965 –continued on page 16
06.19 | ARROYO | 15
–continued from page 15
by one of the country’s rare women race-car drivers, Mary Davis, who lent her pioneering spirit to the Redondo Beach waterfront, spurring development there. The Portofino was California’s first hotel located in the center of a small-craft harbor, surrounded on three sides by water, according to the Daily Breeze. Davis named it for the Italian seaside resort town known for its super-yachts, but it became a particular draw for race-car drivers including Formula 1 Grand Prix winner Peter Revson, a scion of the Revlon family, who lived in one of Portofino’s 25 condos. In the 1970s, the Portofino was the destination of the five coast-to-coast car races known as the Cannonball Run. The event went on to inspire a TV series and three movies, including 1981’s Cannonball Run, starring Burt Reynolds and Farrah Fawcett, fi lmed partly at the Portofino. Davis sold the property to the company that became Noble House in 1986. A year later, a huge storm destroyed the property and the new owner rebuilt it from scratch. If you go, borrow one of the hotel’s free beach cruiser bikes for a spin up the coast or settle into a fireside seat in the grand Lobby Living Room or the Baleen Bar, where you can make your own Bloody Mary from 40 ingredients or chill to the tunes of an eclectic roster of local musicians. Or do what I did in a recent visit: Pour a glass of pinot and pull up a chair on your private balcony. Then listen to the haunting calls of sea lions as the moon dips into the Pacific. |||| The Portofino Hotel & Marina is located at 260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach. Summer rates range from $299 (plus tax) for standard guest rooms to $750 (plus tax) for the one-bedroom Ocean View Suites overlooking the Pacific, although the hotel also hosts a webpage with special offers and discounts for seniors and AAA or AARP members. Call (310) 379-8481 or visit hotelportofino.com.
16 | ARROYO | 06.19
06.19 | ARROYO | 17
18 | ARROYO | 06.19
FEAR OF
ZIPPING Or How My Wife Came to Love Ziplines at Pacific Crest BY JERVEY TERVALON
PHOTO: Courtesy of Pacifi c Crest
M
aybe it was because of what happened on a rainy late afternoon many years ago driving in the hills near the Santa Barbara Mission in my Triumph sports car, seeing the lovely twinkling lights of oil derricks in the distance as the sun set into the ocean. Noticing that my downhill speed was too high I put my foot on the brake but it barely slowed, and as the car barreled into a turn I knew two things: I couldn’t make the turn and the physics of my predicament would take me plunging down a steep hillside that I doubted I’d walk away from. But luck was with me and instead of being in free fall I hit a high embankment and my tire blew. I staggered from the car and looked down at what I had barely avoided. Fortunate me, but then like a perverse miracle, I suddenly developed a fear of heights. Me, one of the founding members of Dorsey High School’s Flying Club! I was the young man who couldn’t wait to squeeze into a Piper Cub with the colorblind Mr. Fieldsman who taught driver’s ed during school hours but took us flying every Thursday after school. We were a sight, the little Jewish dude and his many black students getting into small planes of his friends, and away we went — soaring to airports around Southern California. All of that was lost to me after that near-disastrous car accident, and since then I’m inclined to stay firmly on the ground. A long flight I endure, but don’t enjoy turbulence that reminds me I’m more than 3,000 feet above the ground. Then I got the call from Arroyo Monthly for an exciting assignment to write about the Ziplines at Pacific Crest in Wrightwood. Suddenly, I was Scottie in Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo, trying to find his balance on a stepladder and almost fainting. Visiting the ziplines’ website had my heart racing as I saw those taut cable lines stretching endlessly along mountain passes that were as alluring as they were daunting for a man with my propensity for acrophobia. Then I showed this to Jinghuan, my wife and personal trainer, who regards running the Boston Marathon on a stress fracture as an opportunity for character building. She insisted I had nothing to fear, that all I needed to do was educate myself and I’d be fine. I took her advice and did due-diligence research until I was ready to strap myself into the rig. I fervently convinced myself that ziplining was just as safe as riding the Matterhorn at Disneyland, and a hell of a lot more fun. I wanted to believe that I could jump from a high platform 80 feet above ground and be chill about it. That I could enjoy leaping into space and rolling at up to 55 miles an hour more than 100 feet about the ground, surrounded by a lush canopy of pines and assisted by an enthusiastically friendly staff who are as diligent about safety as I am paranoid about heights. I could only conclude that my fear was something the zipline crew at Pacific Crest had to be used to and knew how to reassure the faint of heart that we wouldn’t splat against a tree, Daff y Duck–style. On an early Sunday morning after Jinghuan’s short 10-mile run, we got the kids together and started the drive to Wrightwood. It was a pleasant one, a beautiful lunar-looking landscape along –continued on page 20 06.19 | ARROYO | 19
–continued from page 19
Jinghuan conquers her fears. 20 | ARROYO | 06.19
The zipline rides were just as I had imagined and seen on TV. You wear a helmet, gloves and a harness with ropes and hooks; you go on a ride to the top of a mountain and zipline down from one side to the other. We were a party of eight tourists, with [brand-new] nicknames like Birthday Boy, Pineapple and Happy. I was, of course, Mom, and the last one holding the line. The tour we signed up for had six ziplines and a free fall [rappel to the ground]. We started with a short line and the length and fun increased with each one. The heroes were the guides — they were extremely patient, gave clear directions about what to do and what not to do (e.g. to slow down, just gently tap the top of the zipline and don’t grab it hard. It’s called “pet the cat,” and do not try to strangle it!). Our guides, Marisa and Sarah, were relaxed, helpful and always giving everyone encouragement. Neither Sammy nor I had much fear going on the zipline at all. They didn’t feel very long, nor risky. We felt in control the entire time. At each “stop,” which is essentially a small platform made of wood planks, we gathered the group together and waited for others; the platform was so small that the group had to squeeze in, which made you on high alert at all times just so you didn’t fall off the platform. It was a great chance to take in the gorgeous view of the SoCal mountains and fault line. Trees were all down below us; from afar, you see nothing but more mountains and snow on top of them. The air was clean and crisp. We were happy to be wearing jackets and not just a T-shirt. The only part where everyone had the most fear was the free fall. You were tied to the zipline still, but were supposed to jump off a tree platform. All my life, I had dreams of adventures such as bungee jumping, wind surfing, sky diving and rock climbing in Yosemite, which all involved great heights and some form of free falls, so I thought I was totally prepared. Everyone ahead of me had some fearful moment, but all jumped beautifully, including my 11-year-old, who had told me, “Mom, my legs are
PHOTOS: (top and bottom left) Jervey Tervalon; (top right) Courtesy of Pacifi c Crest
Jinghuan (far left) and Colette Tervalon before the big zip.
the 138 Freeway, and the mysteries of orchards with Korean Hangul script dotting the highway that Jinghuan puzzled over. I had never visited Wrightwood before, though my brother had a cabin there for many years. It was a charming town nestled against the slope of a pine-dense mountain range. When we reached Ziplines at Pacific Crest the young crew was ready for us, though the staff seemed in constant motion, some rigging folks into various harnesses and doing various safety checks. When they weighed me I discovered that I was too heavy for their safety regulations. I was crestfallen — or at least I pulled it off as though I was — and Sammy, my 11-year stepson, stepped up and was raring to go in a way that my false bravado couldn’t come close to. While they were gearing up and departing in the grim black Pacific Crest van to the ziplines, I searched for a good place to hang out with Colette, our 3-year-old girl, and I found The Village Grind. The Village Grind is an extremely charming multipurpose restaurant, bar, coffeehouse, art colony and outdoor music venue. The Village Grind is so cool and charming that I’m seriously thinking we need to bribe them to relocate to Altadena. Jinghuan and Sammy returned from their supposed 90-minute zipline tour about two-and-ahalf hours later, exhausted but thrilled. Jinghuan had much to say about the adventure:
PHOTOS: Courtesy of Pacifi c Crest
trembling!” I thought, ‘‘Hmmmm, I must be the only one who isn’t feeling terror.’’ I was wrong. The moment I stepped to the edge of the platform, I was seized by fear. Holy smokes, am I really going to jump off this platform? It looks like 10 stories! What’s it going to feel like? Is my heart going to jump out of my lungs? How long am I going to be free falling? All these thoughts were racing in my head, while the rest of the crew was chanting, “Do it, Mom! Do it!” I inched forward. Half of my feet were off the platform. I thought, what the hell, and gave it a gentle jump. Well, that wasn’t successful. My “ jump” was way too gentle. I landed on my butt on the platform. I laughed so hard that my fear melted away. Our third guide, Ben, kindly asked if I was okay. I said yes and wished he would just give me a big push off the platform. That would’ve been better. The chanting from the crew grew louder: “Do it, Mom! Do it!” I stood up and embraced all my fears. Next thing I knew, I was flying down… I didn’t dive too far before the rope pulled me up again and I started to bounce in the sky. I saw only trees, beautiful trees around me. It was a moment of joy, tranquility and peace before I landed in the arms of our guide and the crew erupted in cheers. Birthday Boy teased me, “Oh, I saw you wanted to go, but not the legs!” The last zipline was the longest, and the one where you had two parallel ziplines. Sammy and I were the mother-and-son team. I made sure our GoPro, courtesy of our friend, was recording, and off we went! I thought for sure I’d be ziplining faster than my son, but not this time. By now, he’d already grown into a more deft zipliner, knowing how to angle his body for speed; threequarters of the way in, he was still ahead of me, but I was catching up, possibly due to heavier weight. This is the only [Pacific Crest] zipline where you don’t have to slow down on your own — it had some kind of smart braking system. The lower we’d go, the higher the speed. I felt like we were about to crash into the end when there was a sudden stop, so forceful that I bounced back. Another line pulled us and made us stop. It ended so fast and I already wanted to do it all over again! The high speeds, the views, the mediated recklessness of it all were intoxicating for them both, while I enjoyed the opportunity to drink a hoppy, mango-infused IPA at The Village Grind. It was a great day for us all, the high-speed offerings of Pacific Crest zipline adventures and the sedate pleasures of Wrightwood were about as perfect a Sunday morning as you could hope for. |||| Ziplines at Pacific Crest is located at 6014 Park Dr., Wrightwood, about 68 miles northeast of Pasadena by car. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Tours range from the 90-minute Quest tour, with four zips for $85 per person, to the Ultimate All-Day Adventure, with 15 zips as well as rappels, bridges, hikes and lunch for $209 per person. Book your tour by calling (760) 705-1003 or visiting ziplinespc.com. 06.19 | ARROYO | 21
arroyo
™
~HOM E SALES I N D EX~
2.05.% ALHAMBRA Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. ALTADENA Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. ARCADIA Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. EAGLE ROCK Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. GLENDALE Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. LA CAÑADA Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. PASADENA Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. SAN MARINO Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. SIERRA MADRE Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. SOUTH PASADENA Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. TOTAL Homes Sold Avg Price/Sq. Ft.
APRIL ’18 14 $578,357 1244 APRIL ’18 13 $833,731 1667 APRIL ’18 16 $1,100,594 1696 APRIL ’18 7 $786,000 1316 APRIL ’18 37 $1,086,227 2213 APRIL ’18 14 $2,058,643 2718 APRIL ’18 58 $1,089,379 1796 APRIL ’18 3 $1,500,000 2696 APRIL ’18 10 $1,154,200 1976 APRIL ’18 15 $1,070,000 1637 APRIL ’18 381 $586
2018
2019
source: CalREsource ADDRESS
ALHAMBRA
APRIL ’19 26 $685,000 1505 APRIL ’19 29 $837,000 1293 APRIL ’19 20 $1,187,250 2306 APRIL ’19 23 $820,000 1444 APRIL ’19 32 $910,000 1503 APRIL ’19 31 $1,600,000 2084 APRIL ’19 107 $765,000 1350 APRIL ’19 4 $2,365,000 3526 APRIL ’19 9 $1,155,000 2063 APRIL ’19 15 $1,000,000 1614 APRIL ’19 296 $598
HOMES SOLD
CLOSE DATE
PRICE BDRMS. SQ. FT. YR. BUILTPREV. PRICE PREV. SOLD
2210 West Alhambra Rd. #52 404 East Pine St. 609 Lindaraxa Parkx 2301 Rogers Drive
4/1/19 4/16/19 4/18/19 4/2/19
$1,470,000 $1,400,000 $1,100,000 $1,000,000
6 4 3 5
2,931 2,451 1,997 3,665
1920 1941 1924 2017
1905 Midlothian Drive 1836 Homewood Drive 604 Coate Court 712 Millard Canyon Rd. 2556 Tanoble Drive 3759 North Hollingsworth Rd. 1575 East Loma Alta Drive 1933 Minoru Drive 92 East Harriet St. 1724 Roosevelt Ave. 1654 East Altadena Drive 454 Concha St.
4/9/19 4/23/19 4/19/19 4/12/19 4/3/19 4/17/19 4/30/19 4/4/19 4/10/19 4/16/19 4/22/19 4/17/19
$2,687,500 $1,912,500 $1,725,000 $1,490,000 $1,265,000 $1,150,000 $1,120,000 $1,099,000 $1,001,000 $990,000 $950,500 $950,000
4 3 3 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3
4,004 2,438 3,832 3,881 2,500 2,550 1,683 1,688 1,070 2,076 2,052 1,644
1928 1930 2002 1998 1920 1998 1950 1941 1925 1945 1948 1976
935 West Foothill Blvd. 46 West Sycamore Ave. 1035 San Carlos Rd. 338 East Forest Ave. 2514 El Capitan Ave. 1130 West Orange Grove Ave. 247 Hillgreen Place 1231 South 6th Ave. 1739 La Ramada Ave. 1114 Mayflower Ave. 154 Genoa St. #C 1226 Short St. 412 Genoa St.
4/26/19 4/12/19 4/15/19 4/26/19 4/24/19 4/26/19 4/12/19 4/25/19 4/12/19 4/29/19 4/2/19 4/4/19 4/29/19
$6,880,000 $6,500,000 $2,080,000 $2,080,000 $1,950,000 $1,779,000 $1,448,000 $1,400,000 $1,240,000 $1,214,000 $1,160,500 $1,070,000 $957,000
6 6 4 4
10,209 9,028 4,866 4,168
2016 2012 2017 2016
3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3
3,371 2,486 2,465 1,860 2,334 2,036 1,969 2,310
1947 1961 1983 1958 1959 1950 1977 1999
5222 Monte Bonito Drive 5167 Dahlia Drive 4921 Mount Royal Drive 5458 Mount Helena Ave. 5182 Hartwick St. 5351 Hillmont Ave. 5224 Rockland Ave. 1137 Eagle Vista Drive 1428 Holbrook St. 2123 Yosemite Drive 5427 Mount Helena Ave.
4/29/19 4/17/19 4/8/19 4/24/19 4/19/19 4/3/19 4/29/19 4/30/19 4/22/19 4/5/19 4/5/19
$1,685,000 $1,580,000 $1,425,000 $1,350,000 $1,280,000 $1,153,000 $1,105,000 $1,100,000 $976,000 $970,000 $965,000
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 2 6 2
1456 2839 1,952 2030 1610 1,444 1726 3756 1224 2,382 1,533
1927 2005 1962 1951 1915 1925 1925 1992 1928 1904 1950
1390 Greenmont Drive 1658 Grandview Ave. 1912 Hampton Lane 2511 Allanjay Place 1921 El Arbolita Drive 1229 Romulus Drive #B 1541 Rancho Ave. 1741 Wabasso Way 226 Winchester Ave. 2925 Canada Blvd. 3604 Rosemary Ave. East BRd.way 1532 Vanderbilt Place 3426 Las Palmas Ave.
4/10/19 4/26/19 4/23/19 4/30/19 4/16/19 4/8/19 4/16/19 4/16/19 4/26/19 4/8/19 4/17/19 4/16/19 4/18/19 4/26/19
$1,888,000 $1,400,000 $1,372,500 $1,271,000 $1,181,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,050,000 $1,015,000 $1,010,000 $986,500 $975,000 $950,000 $950,000
3 3 4 3 3 5 3 3 2 4 2 4 3 2
3,040 2,731 3,571 2,304 2,350 2,481 2,011 1,485 1,664 2,585 1,053 2,144 2,010 1,336
1959 1939 1939 1963 1965 1949 1940 1961 1939 1979 1926 1947 1957 1939
ALTADENA
296
AVG. PRICE/SQ. FT.
April
HOMES SOLD
-22.31%
April
381
HOME SALES
HOME SALES ABOVE $950,000
ARCADIA
EAGLE ROCK
GLENDALE
$790,000
7/12/11
$1,220,000 $1,537,000
2/1/18 12/20/17
$1,550,000 $1,288,000 $1,290,000 $1,215,000 $1,050,000
10/31/06 8/20/13 9/10/13 7/10/05 6/13/07
$630,000 $1,018,000 $900,000 $870,500
2/28/07 5/19/16 10/27/04 6/3/16
$2,650,000 $5,075,500 $1,060,000 $913,000 $1,040,000 $1,610,000 $1,618,000 $1,000,000 $205,000 $745,000
5/30/13 12/18/12 3/27/15 10/20/15 8/5/16 8/22/12 1/20/15 5/22/08 7/1/85 6/1/04
$960,000
4/28/14
$610,000
11/7/06
$710,000 $625,500 $830,500 $740,000
6/29/18 11/21/11 6/18/14 4/2/14
$690,000 $225,000
8/10/16 5/17/00
$582,500 $675,000 $760,000
12/6/00 10/31/00 4/10/12
$725,000 $489,500 $730,000 $601,500 $835,000
11/6/12 7/1/89 2/13/11305 5/25/10 6/6/16
The Arroyo Home Sales Index is calculated from residential home sales in Pasadena and the surrounding communities of South Pasadena, San Marino, La Canada Flintridge, Eagle Rock, Glendale (including Montrose), Altadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia and Alhambra. Individual home sales data provided by CalREsource. Arroyo Home Sales Index © Arroyo 2019. Complete home sales listings appear each week in Pasadena Weekly.
22 | ARROYO | 06.19
ADDRESS
LA CAÑADA
1503 Alta Park Lane 805 Greenridge Drive 1842 Fairmount Ave. 4743 Hillard Ave. 317 San Juan Way 5033 Hill St. 4614 Hillard Ave. 4465 Gould Ave. 5169 Princess Anne Rd. 444 Meadowview Drive 4116 Encinas Drive 5320 Crown Ave. 4606 Rockland Place 4630 La Canada Blvd. 4824 Del Monte Rd. 5738 Ocean View Blvd. 4525 Alcorn Drive 1332 Journeys End Drive 4703 Alminar Ave. 834 Milmada Drive 5045 Redwillow Lane 2146 Countryman Lane 4005 Hampstead Rd. 4815 Daleridge Rd. 4623 Hampton Rd. 5036 Crown Ave. 5361 Godbey Drive 4218 La Tour Way
CLOSE DATE
PRICE BDRMS. SQ. FT. YR. BUILTPREV. PRICE PREV. SOLD
4/19/19 4/3/19 4/4/19 4/17/19 4/19/19 4/23/19 4/23/19 4/22/19 4/1/19 4/26/19 4/26/19 4/12/19 4/23/19 4/24/19 4/19/19 4/24/19 4/30/19 4/15/19 4/23/19 4/16/19 4/26/19 4/5/19 4/23/19 4/30/19 4/30/19 4/24/19 4/3/19 4/2/19
$2,975,000 $2,900,000 $2,693,000 $2,677,000 $2,490,500 $2,455,500 $2,405,000 $2,200,000 $1,850,000 $1,805,000 $1,710,000 $1,675,000 $1,675,000 $1,650,000 $1,635,000 $1,600,000 $1,540,000 $1,520,000 $1,455,000 $1,400,000 $1,361,000 $1,300,000 $1,285,000 $1,180,000 $1,100,000 $1,090,000 $1,089,000 $1,000,000
6 4 5 5 5 3 4 5 4 5 4 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 3
4,099 3,723 4,725 4,818 3,781 2,193 3,238 5,620 2,561 3,123 2,755 2,054 2,505 1,939 2,766 2,400 2,418 1,839 2,032 1,566 1,722 1,874 1,573 1,558 1,329 1,706 2,084 1,989
1931 1999 1986 1990 2004 1929 1948 2002 1949 1969 1958 1958 1947 1930 1947 1962 1951 1956 1946 1951 1956 1954 1955 1948 1956 1953 1973 1946
1590 Lombardy Rd. 4/1/19 1405 Afton St. 4/17/19 735 Oak Knoll Circle 4/1/19 390 Mooresque St. 4/17/19 460 California Terrace 4/16/19 2070 Kinneloa Canyon Rd. 4/22/19 1125 Wellington Ave. 4/5/19 3126 Meyerloa Lane 4/16/19 2385 Lambert Drive 4/23/19 422 Gordon Terrace #5 4/30/19 944 East Elizabeth St. 4/4/19 502 California Terrace 4/12/19 1425 Riviera Drive 4/12/19 480 South Orange Grove Blvd. #22 4/9/19 840 East Green St. #504 4/24/19 804 North Chester Ave. 4/1/19 153 South Hudson Ave. #403 4/25/19 395 San Palo Place 4/8/19 1009 North Marengo Ave. 4/18/19 1868 Kaweah Drive 4/26/19 1555 North Michillinda Ave. 4/12/19 1786 Orangewood St. 4/8/19 508 Juniper Drive 4/12/19 327 Arlington Drive 4/24/19 776 South Orange Grove Blvd. #15 4/16/19 2255 Las Lunas St. 4/22/19 927 North Garfield Ave. 4/5/19 2330 East Orange Grove Blvd. 4/8/19 3895 Valley Lights Drive 4/25/19 2027 Rosemont Ave. #3 4/30/19 1414 Casa Grande St. 4/4/19 2325 Casa Grande St. 4/9/19 860 South Los Robles Ave. 4/8/19 2355 Paloma St. 4/26/19 1340 East California Blvd. 4/1/19 957 North El Molino Ave. 4/4/19
$5,490,000 $3,733,500 $2,825,000 $2,800,000 $2,625,000 $1,750,000 $1,690,000 $1,625,000 $1,560,000 $1,395,000 $1,350,000 $1,350,000 $1,350,000 $1,275,000 $1,190,000 $1,180,000 $1,180,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,112,000 $1,110,000 $1,105,000 $1,060,000 $1,050,000 $1,040,000 $1,039,000 $1,005,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $999,000 $995,000 $975,000 $970,000 $956,500 $950,000
5 5 4 4 6 3 4 4 4 3 4 3 3 2 2 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 2 4 5 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 6
6194 5150 3960 3391 3144 2646 2699 3143 2915 2481 2341 1885 1808 2310 2172 2246 2600 2205 1510 2569 1940 1276 1686 2046 2052 2020 1361 2729 2139 2016 1584 1892 1861 1786 3600 2418
1883 Orlando Rd. 2205 El Molino Place 597 Los Arboles Lane 1665 Del Mar Ave.
4/30/19 4/5/19 4/24/19 4/17/19
$9,500,000 $2,530,000 $2,200,000 $2,130,000
9 4 5 7
661 Mariposa Ave. 462 Manzanita Ave. 659 West Alegria Ave. 186 Auburn Ave. 273 West Laurel Ave. 247 North Mountain Trail
4/22/19 4/4/19 4/16/19 4/4/19 4/16/19 4/30/19
$1,600,000 $1,550,000 $1,225,000 $1,200,000 $1,155,000 $1,080,000
1625 Oak St. 407 El Centro St. 1214 Via Del Rey 2040 Primrose Ave. 2012 Alpha St. 1854 Hanscom Drive 766 Monterey Rd. 634 Prospect Ave. #B 1109 Mound Ave. #3
4/23/19 4/1/19 4/29/19 4/10/19 4/15/19 4/12/19 4/2/19 4/22/19 4/30/19
$2,060,000 $1,830,000 $1,798,000 $1,790,000 $1,755,000 $1,749,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
PASADENA
SAN MARINO
SIERRA MADRE
SOUTH PASADENA
$2,600,000 $2,342,000 $2,160,000 $1,695,000
3/12/08 4/10/07 8/2/17 3/31/09
$650,000 $1,600,000
3/30/99 3/15/13
$1,375,000
7/10/07
$185,000 $822,000 $1,070,000
12/17/97 4/24/13 3/1/12
$490,000
12/31/98
$370,000
12/12/17
$1,350,000
8/20/15
$1,065,000
6/18/15
1927 1981 1953 1964 1914 1995 1950 1948 1934 1979 1915 1950 1955 1972 2006 1999 2012 1962 1910 1979 1956 1926 1925 1969 1982 1941 1909 1926 1956 1982 1927 1976 1923 1940 1931 1910
$2,850,000 $981,000 $2,650,000 $2,295,000 $1,900,000 $1,228,000
9/19/03 1/13/99 10/8/14 2/5/19 1/6/15 3/26/09
$1,265,000 $967,500 $1,320,000 $920,000 $1,200,000 $661,000 $699,000 $988,000
5/4/10 6/14/18 6/24/14 4/1/14 7/21/15 8/27/10 3/5/10 3/31/15
$660,000
7/26/18
$880,000 $760,000 $1,050,000 $385,000 $470,000 $840,000 $554,000
4/2/18 8/7/06 9/21/17 11/1/88 1/28/00 4/3/14 1/8/18
$327,000 $470,000 $625,000 $720,000
5/18/98 9/30/00 4/11/18 4/9/10
$482,500
6/5/02
$373,000
3/20/02
10324 3073 2408 3976
1928 1936 1940 1941
$3,250,000 $2,076,000 $1,800,000 $2,200,000
8/14/98 9/11/12 9/30/08 2/5/16
3 4 2 6 3 6
2723 3006 1356 2544 2063 3008
1939 1950 1911 1958 1979 1926
$925,000 $1,379,500 $834,000
7/6/08 6/13/17 6/25/15
$920,000
5/14/07
5 2 4 3 4 3 5 3 3
3908 1365 2523 2086 2372 1614 2821 1912 1986
1908 1908 1964 1929 1964 1942 1946 2002 1993
$1,750,000 $1,660,000
5/11/16 4/4/17
$1,576,000 $1,526,000 $1,071,000 $1,200,000
6/18/15 12/16/16 10/16/18 4/20/18
$655,000
7/19/10 06.19 ARROYO | 23
ARROYO HOME & DESIGN
WINDOWS ARE A VITAL PART OF A ROOM’S DECORATING SCHEME Choose coverings that create just the right vibe for your rooms By Bruce Haring 24 | ARROYO | 06.19
continued on page 26
PHOTO: Courtesy of CATALINA PAINTS
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT
25 | ARROYO | 06.19
—ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT—
continued from page 24
One of the most vital parts of any home are its windows. Yet many of us think of them only when they break or need cleaning, choosing to cover them up most of the time with dreary drapes or the cheap blinds that came with the house. That’s a mistake, because the window is the part of the house that breathes, letting in the best parts of the outside and creating a tone for a room that transcends function. Neglect your windows and you miss an opportunity to add a special flair to your living situation. Windows first appeared in the 13th century BC. These were openings
wood, and when rebuilt, have a long shelf life, in some cases, lasting for centuries. Today, windows are a vital part of home decoration, often the focal point of a room and elaborate in design. Most are glass, but some may be see-through vinyl plastic, and they vary in size from small portals to floorto-ceiling specialties. How these windows are offset with curtains, blinds and paint schemes go a long way toward determining the vibe of a room. A sheer curtain sets a very different room feeling than a heavy blackout drapery, and the
in the roof of homes that were used to admit light, typically covered
style of blinds can make an equally compelling statement. Then there’s
with animal hide, cloth or wood. Romans were the first to use glass in
a room’s paint to consider, which should be coordinated with the type of
their windows, adapting the material in occupied Egypt based on the
window treatments you have.
experiments of the locals there. These creations had poor optics and were used mainly to keep out the elements. It would be a millennium before windows evolved into transparent portals to the outside world. There’s a huge industry devoted to getting you to replace your windows. The Principia consultancy group estimates that windows
THE BIG FOUR TREATMENTS There are four types of window treatments: drapes or curtains, blinds, shades, and valances. Drapes and curtains are used interchangeably by people, but
demand will grow to $15 billion this year, driven largely by new
designers know that curtains are usually a lighter fabric, are not lined,
construction.
and will not block the sun. What curtains and drapes have in common is
However, not every window needs replacing. In fact, in houses built before 1960 that have their original windows in place, it may not be wise to replace them at all. Older windows were built with higher grade
26 | ARROYO | 06.19
that both are made of fabric and typically run the length of the window, hanging from a rod installed above the frame. They can be made of continued on page 29
06.19 | ARROYO | 27
28 | ARROYO | 06.19
—ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT—
continued from page 26
anything from sheer fabric that lets in a lot of light, to dark and heavy
down and the family starts relaxing. Pastels are best for this effect,
curtains in rooms designed for sleeping.
creating a soft blue, yellow or white vibe.
Blinds are treatments that fit inside the window, usually horizontal or vertical slats that can be opened and closed depending on your
Also in style are woven wood shades, which many are using in kitchen areas for a farmhouse effect, or in dining rooms where privacy is desired.
preference for light in the moment. Inexpensive blinds come in plastic or vinyl, but the more expensive models can be of organic materials like woven wood or bamboo. Shades are similar in intent and style. They fit into the window frame,
MATCHING THE COVERING IS AN ART A room in your home is like an ecosystem in nature – if one component is off, then the whole area can be damaged. The wrong
but are solid fabric, and typically have a roller function to let you decide
window styles matched with bad paint creates a jarring and unsettling
the amount of light to admit, or rolled down for privacy.
effect in the room. Instead of a comforting, relaxing space, you may
Finally, valances are fabrics sit above a window and are used to
create a situation akin to a fast food restaurant, where seat designs and
disguise the bar for the draperies or the mechanical apparatus for
music are intended to make the customers bolt their food instead of
window blinds. Usually done in fabric, they add an accent to the room
lingering.
while covering sometimes unsightly mechanicals. Currently, trendy homes usually use floor-to-ceiling curtains for their
John Cohn is the owner of Catalina Paints, a paint retail chain located throughout Southern California, including an outlet in Pasadena.
rooms. They enlarge your living space, making them feel bigger by
The stores specialize in finding just the right match for your home. A
creating the illusion of longer walls. Whatever the materials – vinyl, fabric
veteran of the paint wars, Cohn advises his customers to have a fabric in
or even velvet – they are an ideal component for the large windows in
mind before choosing a paint color. It may even help to bring a swatch
your room, and work well even on sliding glass doors.
into the store to see how it matches up against your proposed wall colors.
A recent trend in Southern California pairs sheer curtains with shades.
Cohn says whites, yellows, grays and beiges work well in Southern
That affords an ideal compromise in your living space – light and airy when you want a bright daytime feel, and privacy when the sun goes
continued on page 31
06.19 | ARROYO | 29
30 | ARROYO | 06.19
—ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT—
continued from page 29
California, but gently suggests that you try out different styles in different rooms. “Give each living space its own identity and personalize it,” he says. Some currently hot trends include soft yellows, a variety of whites and beiges, bold accent colors like dark gray, red or blue are all in vogue. Coming to the store cold is not advised, as Cohn says not having design/decorating, furnishings or color schemes in mind can spell trouble when putting together a room. You live in your space, so decisions on what to create in your room are things that you should sit down and analyze. “Do your homework,” says Cohn. “Have textile colors and pattern swatches with you when pain shopping. Take PHOTO: Courtesy of CATALINA PAINTS
room setting photos with you as well.” We’ve come a long way from the days when animal hides were the perfect and functional cover for your windows. But window treatments still serve the same purpose – keeping out the elements, letting in the light, and providing a nice touch to accent your home. Add the right paint color to that and you truly have transformed your living space into something special.
06.19 | ARROYO | 31
arroyo
SUMMER CAMPS & PROGRAMS PREVIEW SPECIAL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT CODEREV KIDS SUMMER TECH CAMPS We’ve all heard it. “Why should I learn math or science? When will I ever use this?” CodeREV Kids answers this question by providing a curriculum that excites and ignites students while they explore STEAM in a way they never knew existed before. Their tech camps are the ultimate camp experience in education and fun. Whether learning to write code, 3D model and animate, develop the next great app or game to explore in Virtual Reality, build unique robots or mod in Minecraft, your kids and their friends will love sharing in the confidence-boosting experience of creating with technology as they explore and develop their multimedia STEAM skills. CodeREV’s curriculum was developed with support from education technology specialists at Stanford University, MIT, and Harvard. Sign up now at a location near you! (844) 490-8324 (TECH) • coderevkids.com/pas
COLEMAN CHAMBER MUSIC ASSOCIATION SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN CONCERT SERIES
The Coleman Chamber Music Association presents the “Tapestries of Music” in its 116th concert season. The incomparable Emerson String Quartet will open Coleman’s 2019-2020 season. Nicholas Phan, tenor, together with the Jasper String Quartet will present a program of Beethoven and Schubert Lieder. The celebrated Concerto Italiano brings baroque repertoire to the season. Other Coleman highlights the renowned Takacs Quartet and, the return of the Elias String Quartet. Sundays with Coleman concerts are presented at 3:30 pm in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium. Parking is free. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please call (626) 793-4191 or e-mail krfccma@aol.com
RAMONA CONVENT OFFERS CO-ED SUMMER SESSION The Summer Session at Ramona Convent in Alhambra is open to girls and boys entering grades 5 – 12. Courses run between June 24 and July 19, 2019. Summer students enjoy active learning in our art studios, computer labs, gym, kitchen, fitness room, and classrooms throughout our 19-acre campus. Courses include Reading and Writing for high school, Honors Algebra I, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, SAT Prep, Baking, Cooking, Digital Design, Visual Arts, Dance, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Archery, and Study Skills. Visit ramonaconvent.org for more information. During the regular school year, Ramona is a welcoming Catholic college-prep high school for girls in grades 9-12. Ramona graduates face the future with an extraordinary education, a global vision fueled by Catholic values, an independent spirit, confident leadership skills, the support of their Ramona sisters, and the strength of a legacy of more than 129 years of excellence. 1701 W. Ramona Rd., Alhambra (626) 282-4151 ramonaconvent.org
SOUTH PASADENA MUSIC CENTER & CONSERVATORY South Pasadena Music Center & Conservatory offers private lessons and classes in the European classical tradition, combined with cutting edge instruction in jazz, rock and modern music. Our instructors are professionals in their fields and have masters or doctoral degrees in music. Don’t miss our Summer Music Program - June 24th - 29th. Students will participate in music theory, voice lessons, drum circle, and a rock band, guitar ensemble, strings, or piano workshop. Call today to reserve your spot. We are also offering Early Childhood Music classes with Miss Lisa a graduate of Berklee College of Music starting on June 4, These classes are fun and energetic and encourage kids to play with sounds and rhythm and gets them excited about music and movement!! 1509 Mission Street, South Pasadena (626) 403-2300 southpasadenamusic.com
STEVE & KATE’S CAMP WHEN YOU TRUST KIDS, THEY TRUST THEMSELVES. At Steve & Kate’s we believe that you need to trust kids with the freedom to make their own choices. Driven by their natural curiosity, children will experiment and develop the confidence to try, fail, and learn on their own. We offer activities to inspire every child—designed by learning scientists and tested by kids, campers can dig deep into their passions. We also make camp flexible for parents. Buy any number of days and show up whenever—no need to tell us ahead of time that you’re coming. If you buy more than you need, we’ll automatically refund back unused Day Passes at the end of the summer. Lunch and snacks are provided too! Join us in Pasadena this summer! (323) 244-2531 Email:pasadena@steveandkate.com steveandkate.com
STOWELL LEARNING CENTER Most learning and attention challenges, including diagnosed learning disabilities and dyslexia, do not have to be permanent. We work one on one with children and adults to develop the weak underlying learning/processing skills that are keeping them from working to their potential and remediate reading, writing, spelling and math. Our goal is for students to become comfortable, independent learners. We identify and address the root of the learning or attention challenge. We don’t provide coping strategies or a Band-Aid approach. We don’t help students with homework – we help them develop the skills they need to do their homework on their own. NOW OPEN IN PASADENA! 572 E. Green St. Suite 200 (877) 774-0444 Learningdisability.com
32 | ARROYO | 06.19
06.19 | ARROYO | 33
CARSON VALLEY, NEVADA A home where the wild horses roam — and visitors enter the Old West PHOTOS AND TEXT BY TOMMY EWASKO
Wild mustangs go for a quick sprint on the vast Pine Nut Mountain Range. Truly, America the beautiful right here in Carson Valley. 34 | ARROYO | 06.19
C
arson Valley, Nevada, is a world away from city life, a wild place where mustangs and raptors reign, a place where freedom is just another word for gliding silently through sapphire skies. The Old West lives on in Carson Valley, just 12 miles east of South Lake Tahoe; it lies at the base of the Sierra Nevada, just south of Carson City, named for the 19th-century frontiersman Kit Carson. It’s still a land ripe for discovery, boasting natural charms and historic sites, including Nevada’s oldest saloon and a resort with hot springs that opened 150 years ago. –continued –c cont ontinu tinued d on pa page pag e 37
06.19 | ARROYO | 35
36 | ARROYO | 06.19
When you visit Jacobs Family Berry Farm, you’re whisked back to the late 19th century, when early pioneers were settling and working the land. You can experience a place created using good old American backbone.
The David Walley’s Resort water tower is a remnant of the Old West and a local landmark
Dine at a restaurant listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Reese-JohnsonVirgin House, better known simply as The Pink House, was built in 1855. It’s still considered an excellent example of the Gothic Revival style popular at the time.
After a sun-soaked day touring Genoa, slake your thirst with a cold beverage at the Genoa Bar and Saloon, Nevada’s oldest “thirst parlor.” Talk about a slice of American history, you would think Doc Holliday might strut in any moment, saying “I’ll be your huckleberry!” (Holliday’s famous way of saying he was the right man for the job). 06.19 | ARROYO | 37
Gliding through the friendly skies
38 | ARROYO | 06.19
IF YOU GO... WILDLIFE TOURS For multiple listings of wildlife tour outfitters, visit VisitCarsonValley.org. HISTORIC SITES Jacobs Family Berry Farm on the Lampe Ranch, fi rst settled by a Danish immigrant in 1872 1335 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410. Call (775) 515-0450 or visit jacobsberries.com. The Pink House, now a cheese and charcuterie shop and restaurant, has been the site of key historical events in Nevada’s past. 193 Genoa Lane, Genoa, NV, 89411. Call (775) 392-4276 or visit thepinkhousegenoa.com. 1862 David Walley’s Resort and Hot Springs, named for its founder, offers rustic-style accommodations with fireplaces and balconies, five hot spring pools, a full-service spa and fine dining at the 1862 Restaurant. 2001 Foothill Rd., Genoa, NV, 89411. Call (775) 782-8155 or visit davidwalleys1862.com. Genoa Bar and Saloon was built in 1853, making it the state’s oldest “thirst parlor.” Its Old West authenticity — down to the original lights and red oil lamp lit every New Year’s Eve — has attracted such famous visitors as Mark Twain, two presidents (Grant and Teddy Roosevelt), Clark Gable and Raquel Welch. 2282 Main St., Genoa, NV, 89411. Call (775) 782-3870. GLIDING THE FRIENDLY SKIES Take off from the Minden-Tahoe Airport and soar through the skies over Carson Valley’s stunning scenery. Soaring NV offers glider rides and pilot services. 1142 Airport Rd., Minden, NV. Call (775) 782-9595 or visit soaringnv.com. For more information on Carson Valley’s history, hotels, restaurants, activities and special deals, call (775) 782-8145 or visit visitcarsonvalley.org.
06.19 | ARROYO | 39
40 | ARROYO | 06.19
Blade Runner Spinner Interior View
A FUTURE REMEMBERED Visual futurist Syd Mead looks back on a long career designing the world of tomorrow for Hollywood and more. BY CARL KOZLOWSKI
DRAWINGS: SydMead.com
T
here are few people in America who have had more influence on how we see the future than Syd Mead. The Minnesota-born, Colorado-raised industrial designer and futurist concept artist started drawing at the age of 3 and, by the time he’d served three years in the Army, he was constantly drawing virtually everything he saw, from animals to automobiles. Mead honed those natural gifts at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, where he learned the deadline discipline that became key to a stellar career designing futuristic cars both real and fantasy and the cutting-edge cityscapes and spaceships of the 1982 classic sci-fi fi lm Blade Runner. His time at Art Center also fueled a love for the Crown City that inspired him to move into a Buff and Hensman home in the gorgeous San Rafael district in 1997 with his life partner and manager, Roger Servick. Looking back at his influential six-decade career while continuing to create designs for an eclectic portfolio of corporate clients, Mead, 83, is as vibrant as ever. Until recently, he continued to travel the world with Servick to present his career-long retrospective show “Progressions” at design conferences and museums worldwide. “The imagination part is a facility I enjoy having,” explains Mead. “I work with commercial or corporate accounts like movies and corporations, where the inspiration comes from the problem. Once you understand the problem, you can solve it. I get clients to describe the problem and then I move on it. “I once had a meeting with Hot Wheels Mattel, and since it was a business meeting, I had to sign a nondisclosure agreement,” he continues. “The boss was late and we were sitting around waiting for him. When he finally showed up, he thought he’d be clever, so he asked me: ‘So Mr. Mead, I understand you’ve been –continued on page 42 06.19 | ARROYO | 41
–continued from page 41
Short Circuit Robot
Tron Yori Design
42 | ARROYO | 06.19
to the future, could you tell us about it?’ And I replied: ‘No, I signed an NDA.’ He was embarrassed and left the room.” Mead’s career took wing in 1959, when he was recruited by Ford Motor Company’s Advanced Styling Studio to dream up flashy car designs for the auto giant. Despite instant acclaim for his designs, he left just two years later to illustrate books and catalogues for companies including U.S. Steel before launching his own Syd Mead Inc. studios in Detroit in 1970 with such clients as Philips Electronics. Running his own company enabled Mead to quickly build an international client base as well; he spent about a third of his time working in Europe for prominent architectural fi rms and companies including International Hotels. Things were running smoothly, but Mead was dying to get away from the brutal Detroit winters. So he returned to his beloved college town of Pasadena in 1975 when he was given the gargantuan four-year task of bringing Star Trek back to life on the big screen in Star Trek: The Motion Picture. “People say I moved out here to work in movies, but in reality I moved here because I wanted to get away from snow,” says Mead, laughing heartily. “Detroit has awful winters; when you’re younger you don’t mind that. And in Southern California, snow’s not appearing until 4,000 feet. I had clients all over, so it didn’t matter where I lived, other than to live as
nice as I can. “My house is designed by Buff and Hensman, which made their houses like a future version of Craftsman homes, as post-and-beam structures with more modern touches,” adds Mead. “Pasadena is a big little city. It has its own symphony, theaters, it’s laid out well. We live close to the Arroyo so we’re in a non-grid area of the city, which is very charming, almost like living in the country. Also, the medical facilities at Huntington Hospital are outstanding, and I’m very proud to be a contributor to it.” Mead’s work on that first Star Trek fi lm proved to be a professional gamechanger for him, as he quickly envisioned what the Los Angeles cityscape would look like in the then-distant future of 2019 for Blade Runner. At the same time, he was conceiving an entire alternate electronic universe for the movie Tron (1982), complete with various vehicles: lightcycles, tanks, solar sailers and carriers. Both were Oscar-nominated hits. Mead served up more designs for the 2017 sequel Blade Runner: 2049, imagining L.A. life more than 30 years down the line. Alas, society is nowhere close to having the flying cars that Mead had soaring through Blade Runner skies. But he points out that if all his futuristic designs had actually come to fruition, it would have created major havoc for the world. “First of all, it is a problem of logistics, because human beings have never created anything that is 100 percent perfect,” explains Mead, with a laugh. “Imagine thousands and thousands of flying cars in a metropolitan area; you would have to have ideal three-dimensional control over each one, because otherwise you’re going to have a disaster. And so, I don’t think that’s going to happen anytime soon.” Mead elaborated on the technical challenges of constructing his flying
Tron Light Cycle Design 02
–continued on page 44
Blade Runner Character Design
06.19 | ARROYO | 43
Tron Tank Interior Sketch
Blade Runner Spinner Sketch 01
–continued from page 43
machines. “You’d have to be able to lift, support and direct a two-ton vehicle in mid-air for a period of time,” he continues. “Scientists have tried propellers and jets, but the time and energy consumption is too huge. And if you create anti-gravity, you have to have some place for the gravity to go. So you have to displace two tons of force until you want to get rid of it again and come back down to earth. Furthermore, the scientific community hasn’t got the faintest idea what gravity actually is.” But other futuristic visions of Mead’s have indeed come to life “in little technological retail pieces,” including digital cameras, satellites, smartphones and high-end video games and virtual reality. He notes that, even with a seemingly endless array of technological advances available to him, he still prefers to sketch with pen and paper and paint his initial images. With a lifetime of wisdom to share, Mead lectures frequently around the country. He has also shared his creative process in a series of books, including a 2018 autobiography, A Future Remembered, published by his and Servick’s Oblagon Publishing company and available for purchase only at SydMead.com. His world-traveling “Progressions” exhibition is still drawing 1,000 visitors a day at its present Tokyo stop, while L.A.’s Petersen Automotive Museum displays several of his most distinctive car designs in its “Hollywood Dream Machines” exhibition. “Once you have the concept, you sit down and start to sketch,” he says. “You’re not paying particular attention to details. You’re illustrating in your mind what that concept could look like, so you end up with a portfolio of maybe crazy ideas. If you start out too rational at the front end of the idea process, you’re robbing the chance of a coincidence. “Then, you have to review those ideas and gradually coax the fluidity and spontaneity of the fi rst pass down into the final product,” he continues. “That’s a trick and some people do it well and some people don’t. You can’t start out solving the problem in one pass. It’s not going to work. I don’t care how brilliant you are.” |||| 44 | ARROYO | 06.19
KITCHEN CONFESSIONS
Auto-Theater Season MOVIE THEATERS MAY FROWN ON STORE-BOUGHT SNACKS, BUT YOU CAN STILL B.Y.O. PICNIC DINNER TO THE DRIVE-IN. BY LESLIE BILDERBACK
W
ith the longest day of the year landing on June 21, the school year winding to a
close and, of course, Father’s Day (June 16), the National Day Calendar for June is (mostly) all about summer. To help relieve the stress of triple-digit temperatures,
this month’s calendar thoughtfully includes National Hydration Day (June 23), National Iced Tea Day (June 10) and National Bomb Pop Day (June 27 — Bomb Pops are those red, white
I love the history of the drive-in, because it’s all about a son pleasing his mother. Richard
Hollingshead, sales manager of Whiz Auto Products, was a movie fan, but his mother was too large to sit comfortably in theater seats. His experiments in comfort seating led to a projector
mounted on the hood of the family car, illuminating a sheet tied between two trees in the yard. That led to a patented idea, and the first “Park-In” theater opened in Camden, New Jersey, on
and blue rocket-shaped popsicles). Several celebrations (more than is necessary, frankly) revolve
June 6, 1933.
(both wrestling for attention on June 20 as best ice creamy drink), National Chocolate Ice Cream
of how noisy the children are,” had a 40-by-50-foot screen and 400 car slots, with ramps at
If you’re not into sweets, the calendar has you covered with National Sunglasses Day (June 27)
Victor speakers mounted near the screen, which sounded as bad as you’d think it did. Several
around ice cream, including National Ice Cream Soda Day and National Vanilla Milkshake Day Day (June 7), National Rocky Road Day (June 2) and National Ice Cream Cake Day (June 27). and National Flip Flop Day (June 14). All signs point to a season of sweating outdoors.
Another summer outdoor activity gets its due this month with National Drive-In Movie
Day, coming to a theater near you on June 6. This revelation had me swooning in a nostalgic
stupor for a couple of hours, remembering all my personal drive-in moments. As a kid, the drive-
Hollingshead’s first theater, whose slogan was “The whole family is welcome, regardless
different heights so every car had a clear view. The soundtrack was initially played on three RCA
other “Auto-Theaters” sprang up, but it was not until the 1940s, when the in-car speaker was
developed, that the renamed “Drive-In” theater really took off. By the late ’50s there were 4,000 drive-ins across the United States.
The first film shown at Hollingshead’s drive-in was Wives Beware, a British film about a man
in was a regular summer weekend outing. Dressed in my PJs, I’d screw around in the adjoining
who faked amnesia so he could screw around on his wife. Not exactly Academy Award material,
was certainly less interesting than the fact that I was out in public in my PJs. In high school, the
of film historically offered at the drive-in. They showed strictly B-movies, because Hollywood’s
playground, then settle into the backseat with my sleeping bag and pillow to watch a movie that drive-in was the place to realize all our American teenage dreams. Cheap movies (or free, if we
were willing to hide in the trunk), junk food, beer and boys — all far from the watchful eyes of adults. Once, in high school, we went in my convertible Volkswagen Thing (my first car — a
classic), with the top down, to see An American Werewolf in London. We were so captivated by the film that we forgot that the region was under attack from fruit flies and therefore subject
despite having run in theaters for one week (but not a second more). And that was the quality prime material was reserved for theaters that could screen a film several times a day, not just
once after dark. To help boost attendance, the drive-ins started offering X-rated films too, which
helped keep many afloat into the late ’60s. But by then, with the advent of television, and then VCRs, the drive-in culture slowly disappeared.
In California we had our first drive-in in 1938, and at the height of the trend there were 220
to nightly spraying of malathion by pesticide-wielding helicopters. I’m fairly certain there were
across the state. Today there are about 350 still operating in the United States, with 16 here in
with my husband was at a drive-in, in a car he borrowed from his job at the university library.
Several have recently been reopened and refurbished with digital projection, which makes first-
no ill effects. (I mean, my kids have gills, but that’s normal, right?) One of the first dates I had
(Not sure if the loan was sanctioned.) I think the movie was Young Sherlock Holmes, though to be honest, I wasn’t paying much attention to the film.
California, thanks to an aging population of car-culture kids and an obsession with nostalgia.
run movies available faster and easier. No more speakers, though. The soundtrack is broadcast via FM radio. (If you no longer have one of those, most theaters will rent you one.)
–continued on page 46 06.19 | ARROYO | 45
–continued from page 45
Sure, open-air movie screenings are all over the place now, and I have enjoyed many over the years. Movies outside will always be a little magical. And a community coming together in a park to share a beloved classic over picnic dinners is delightful. But these are very popular events, and thus super-crowded. And when people start encroaching on my picnic blanket, I am no longer having fun. For me, the drive-in is the perfect alternative. Watching a movie outdoors, private seating that no one will step on, a picnic dinner (or classic snack-bar food, of course) and my sweetheart — it’s the perfect summer evening outing. Also, when I inevitably fall asleep halfway through the film, I can simply recline the seat. ||||
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S REAL OPERATIONAL DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATERS South Bay Drive-in Theatres, Imperial Beach (San Diego) “Where cinema meets the sea” Vineland Drive-in, Industry L.A.’s closest, with four screens, open daily Mission Tiki Drive-in Theatre, Montclair Also close to L.A., with four screens, open 365 days a year Paramount Drive-In Theatres, Paramount The original Roadium Drive-in from 1947, renovated in 2014 Rubidoux Drive-In Theatre, Riverside One of oldest in the state, since 1948 Van Buren Drive-In Theatre, Riverside The state’s largest Santee Drive-In, Santee (near San Diego) Open since 1958 (cash only) Smith’s Ranch Drive-in, Twentynine Palms Only one screen, but it’s a bargain with $5 double features (cash only)
SHOTS BOX
Drive-in Mini Pretzel Dogs My favorite movie snack is the hot dog. But, to be honest, I rarely get a good one at the movies. The bun is stale or the sausage lacks flavor or (mostly) it’s too expensive. But the beauty of the drive-in, versus the walk-in theater, is that I do not have to hide snacks in my purse. I can pack a full-fledged picnic basket, set it on the passenger seat next to me, and drive right in in full view of everyone. So, of course, this provides me with an opportunity to cook something fun. Drive-in picnics should never be messy, or complicated. Hand-held foods are the easiest to eat and clean up after, and these pretzel dogs fit the bill — just complicated enough to be impressive, but pedestrian enough to keep you from looking like a snob.
Ingredients 2 quarts water 1 package of mini hot dogs (Hillshire Farms sells Lit’l Smokies in a 14-ounce size) or small slices of your favorite sausage 1 pound French, white or pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
METHOD
¼ cup baking soda 1 tablespoon sugar 4 tablespoons melted butter 2 to 3 tablespoons premium mediumcoarse sea salt (I like to use Maldon) Mustard or cheese sauce to garnish
1. Preheat oven to 400°, and coat a baking sheet with pan spray. (Do not use parchment paper in the casing — the wet pretzels will stick to it). Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. 2. Roll out white dough to quarter-inch thickness, and cut into strips about a half-inch by 2 to 3 inches. Coil the strips around the sausages, leaving the ends visible. Use a little water to glue the dough in place. 3. At the boil, turn the water down to a simmer and add the baking soda and sugar. Drop the dough-wrapped sausages into the water, and poach for about 15 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon, tap off excess liquid and place on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining wrapped sausages. (Do not crowd them in the poach pot.) 4. Brush poached pretzel dogs with melted butter, sprinkle with good salt and bake for 10 minutes. Rotate the pan so they brown evenly, and finish baking for another 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Cool slightly, then wrap in foil and head to the show. 46 | ARROYO | 06.19
STORY AND PHOTO BY MICHAEL CERVIN
T
he craft cocktail renaissance is, undeniably, sweeping the nation. Cocktails with historic pedigrees are fashionable again. But not everyone has the time nor the inclination to visit bar after bar to find the best cocktail. And most of us are not proficient bartenders at home. With Shots Box, that has changed. Shots Box is a SoCal–based subscription service that delivers 10 different spirits (by the shot, typically 1.5 ounces) to your door so you can experiment at home. The real expense of cocktails is always the liquor. Here, the liquor and recipe cards are brought to you, and all you need do is get the remaining ingredients to make 10 wildly different cocktails. “I launched Shots Box because of my passion for home-brewing and craft spirits. I’m driven by success and the luxury of simplicity,” says founder J.C. Stock, who bills Shots Box as “the only craft sampling club in the world.” The cost is $39.99 a month, which comes out to $4 per cocktail. All spirits range from mid-shelf to top-shelf; the box I received contained a wide variety, including Death’s Door Gin from Wisconsin, Montana Honey Moonshine and Adelaide’s Dreamsicle Coconut Liqueur from Nebraska. The recipes are not complex, most using just four ingredients. The shipment also includes information about where the spirit was distilled, tasting notes and info about the distillery via a QR code on each card. You can also purchase full-size bottles directly from ShotsBox.com when you find the cocktail you love. Th rough this simple service, the luxury of home-cocktail connoisseurship becomes a snap. |||
THE LIST COMPILED BY JOHN SOLLENBERGER New Talent Emerging at Boston Court
Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Boston Court Pasadena promotes new
Sunday. Admission is $8 at the door.
musical talent in its annual Emerging
The Pasadena Convention Center is
Artists Series. All concerts start at 8 p.m.
located at 300 E. Green St., Pasadena.
Tickets are $10 general admission, free for
Visit craftsource.net.
students. June 1 — Pianist So-Mang Jeagal
A Playhouse Block Party
June 6 — Bass-baritone James Hayden
June 8 — The annual Pasadena Play-
June 7 — Pianist David Kaplan
house Block Party returns to the Playhouse
June 8 — Soprano Alina Roitstein
District from noon to 10 p.m. The free
June 9 — Pianist Todd Moellenberg
event features live music, arts by more
Boston Court Pasadena is located at 70
than 20 community arts groups, back-
N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. Call (626) 683-
stage tours of the Playhouse, more than 25
6801 or visit bostoncourtpasadena.org.
interactive exhibits, games, activities and a kids’ zone. Food trucks, snack stands
Oasis Gala Gives Kids Sanctuary
and libations are included.
June 1 — Five Acres, a local organization
The Playhouse Block Party is located at
ensuring children have a safe environ-
the corner of El Molino Avenue and Colo-
ment, including foster care, mental health
rado Boulevard, Pasadena. Call (626)
and behavioral services, hosts a fundrais-
356-7529 or visit playhouseblockparty.org.
ing gala, “Desert Oasis” at a private residence in Pasadena. The event includes a cocktail reception, gourmet meal, a DJ spinning tunes, high-end auction items
HUNTINGTON GALA SALUTES LGBTQ ART ROLE
Playful Art Day in Old Pas Streets June 8 — The Old Pasadena Management District presents “BoldPas: A Day
and a raffle. It starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are
June 7 — The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens presents
of Art and Play in Old Pasadena” from
$275 before May 25, $300 after.
its annual “An Evening Among the Roses” gala, from 6 to 10 p.m. The garden
noon to 8 p.m. The district’s pedestrian al-
The event is located at 3060 San Pasqual
party honors and celebrates the contributions of LGBTQ artists, scholars, donors
leyways showcase 16 temporary art instal-
St., Pasadena. Call (626) 773-3776 or visit
and staff of the institution. Guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a special
lations by a variety of artists and hands-on
5acres.org/gala.
performance and dancing amid the blooms. This year’s event pays special tribute
activities for adults and children. The
to renowned local artist Lari Pittman, whose work has had a profound effect on
installations were culled from more than 70
Castle Green Spring Home Tour
the SoCal cultural and civic landscape. All are welcome to attend. Tickets are
proposals from L.A.–area artists. Artworks
June 2 — Castle Green opens its doors to
$110 to $2,500.
include a 50-foot canvas suspended
the public from 1 to 5 p.m. with its Spring
The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens is located at 1151
above an alley, a sea of balloons that in-
Home Tour, inviting guests to explore the
Oxford Rd., San Marino. Call (626) 405-2100 or visit huntington.org/among-the-roses.
vites exploration, street artists transforming a wall with graffiti, murals, a temporary tat-
historic building, including the original
too pop-up, shadow people who come
Turkish and Moorish Rooms, the Grand Salon, Palm Court and the restored bridge
by Mozart and Britten and a Beethoven
Music on the Main Jazz Series
to life and many more. Admission is free.
interior. Visit some private apartments
string trio. Concerts start at 3 and 5 p.m.
June 6 — Louie Cruz Beltran
Visit oldpasadena.org/boldpas.
normally closed to the public. Dance to
Tickets are $50 for each concert.
June 13 — The Katie Thiroux Trio
live swing music by Jack’s Cats, or relax
Mt. Wilson Observatory is located on Mt.
June 20 — Yuko Mabuchi
on the veranda while sipping lemonade.
Wilson Rd., La Cañada Flintridge. Visit
June 27 — Mon David
Cost is $30 in advance, $35 at the gate
mtwilson.edu/concerts for tickets.
on tour day.
Drums, Magic and Country at Arcadia Center June 8 and 9 — Drumming group Makoto
World Rhythms World Music Series
Taiko performs traditional Japanese drum-
Jazz, Mariachi and More at Descanso
June 18 — Mariachi Divas
ming from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 to
Ave., Pasadena. Call (626) 824-8482 or
June 25 — Angel City Chorale
4:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 to $40.
visit friendsofcastlegreen.org.
Descanso Gardens presents its annual
Descanso Gardens is located at 1418
June 16 — A Father’s Day magic show stars
summer concert series: The Music on the
Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Call
master illusionist Gary Peterson performing
Music in an Iconic Dome
Main jazz series runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
(818) 949-4200 or visit descansogardens.org.
his Las Vegas–style magic show in a fund-
June 2 — The Mt. Wilson Observatory
Thursdays, June 6 through July 25, and
Concerts in the Dome series offers great
the World Rhythms music series runs from
music inside the facility’s iconic dome
Castle Green is located at 99 S. Raymond
raiser for Arcadia High School stagecraft studies. Performances run from 1 to 3 p.m.
6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 18 through July
Convention Center Hosts Crafty Weekend
housing the 100-inch Hooker telescope.
23. Concerts are included in regular Des-
June 7, 8 and 9 — The Contemporary Crafts
June 27 — James Garner and his Tennes-
Two identical back-to-back concerts
canso admission of $9, $6 for students and
Market makes its annual visit to the Pasa-
see Three band pay tribute to Johnny Cash
run each month through October. This
seniors and $4 for children 5 to 12; mem-
dena Convention Center, offering unique
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $60.
month’s performance features Leslie
bers and children under 5 are admitted
handcrafted wares, including functional,
The Arcadia Performing Arts Center is
Reed, oboe; Roger Wilkie, violin; Alma
free. Here’s what's on tap for this month:
and 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $50.
decorative and wearable art items such as
located at 188 Campus Dr., Arcadia. Call
Fernandez, viola; and Cécilia Tsan, cello,
jewelry, ceramics, blown glass, furnishings
(626) 821-1781 or visit arcadiapaf.org.
performing a program of oboe quartets
and textiles. It runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
–continued on page 48 06.19 | ARROYO | 47
THE LIST
–continued from page 47
Garden Party, Fun Thursdays at Norton Simon Museum
tival hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days.
All activities are included in Norton Simon
Department's classic car show runs from
admission of $15, $12 for seniors 62 and
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday on the Green
above; free for members, students and
Street side of the Paseo. Admission is free.
visitors 18 and younger.
Paseo Colorado is located at 300 E.
June 13 — The museum launches its
Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Visit pasade-
Thursday Summer Fun series with “Artful
nachalkfestival.com.
In addition, the annual Pasadena Police
Suncatchers,” an event for families with
expressions of nature in the collections
Pasadena Pops Launches Summer Concerts
and the Sculpture Garden, then create
June 1 — The “Music Under the Stars” con-
art-inspired suncatchers in the shape of
cert starts at 8 p.m. in front of Pasadena
bugs to take home, from 1 to 3 p.m.
City Hall. Larry Blank conducts the orches-
June 14 — The museum unveils The Sweet-
tra in music from Broadway, Hollywood
ness of Life: Three 18th-Century French
and the Great American Songbook. Fea-
Paintings from the Frick Collection, which
tured soloists are vocalists Valerie Perri and
runs through Sept. 9. The paintings are
Finn Sagal. Admission is free, and gates
artfully constructed visions of contempo-
open at 6 p.m. for picnicking.
rary life and fashion by François Boucher,
Pasadena City Hall is located at 100 N.
Jean-Siméon Chardin and Jean-Baptiste
Garfield Ave., Pasadena.
Greuze, offering an intimate look at the
June 15 —The annual “Live at the Arbore-
lives of middle-class French women of the
tum” concert features country star Dwight
1740s and 1750s.
Yoakam. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for
June 20 — Another Thursday Summer
picnicking and the concert starts at 7 p.m.
Fun event, “Gameplay,” invites guests to
Tickets are $15 to $55.
explore games reflected in the collections,
June 22 — The Pasadena Pops presents
then design a puzzle of their own, from
its first Sierra Summer Concert Series
1 to 3 p.m.
perfomance: “The Great American
June 29 — “A Night in Focus: Garden
Songbook: Icons from Broadway, Tin Pan
Party” celebrates the start of summer with
Alley and Hollywood” at the L.A. County
a social, creative event for all ages from
Arboretum and Botanic Garden. The
5 to 7:30 p.m. Guests can explore the
program includes diverse selections by
Sculpture Garden, sketch en plein air and
Stephen Foster, Richard Rodgers, Barry
create a flower crown, boutonniere or
Manilow, Marvin Hamlisch and others.
satchel using plant materials, while enjoy-
Featured soloists are Melissa Errico and
ing live jazz in the Garden Café.
Kevin McKidd. Michael Feinstein conducts.
Norton Simon Museum is located at 411
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking
W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Call (626)
and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Ticket
449-6840 or visit nortonsimon.org.
prices start at $25.
children ages 4 to 10, who can view
The L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic
Chalk One up at the Paseo
Garden is located at 301 N. Baldwin
June 15 and 16 — Paseo Colorado is
Ave., Arcadia. Call (626) 793-7172 or visit
once again the home of the annual
pasadenasymphony-pops.org.
Pasadena Chalk Festival, which features dozens of chalk artists from around the
The Art of Illusion at the Alex
country creating temporary artworks
June 22 — Master illusionist Ivan Amodei
on the facility’s sidewalks. Highlights
brings his new audience-participation
include the Chalk of Fame display of past
stage tour to the Alex Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
movie posters in chalk, a kids’ area for
Secrets & Illusions is set on the dark and
art-making, Animation Alley with anima-
deserted streets of Paris. Guests seemingly
tion art and animators creating works, an
enter the Louvre, where a musical muse
art gallery and a silent auction, with live
escorts them through the galleries, while
music on both days. An awards ceremony
Amodei uncovers life’s greatest mysteries
for winners of artist polls taken during the
deep inside priceless works of art. One
festival is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday. Fes48 | ARROYO | 06.19
–continued on page 50
06.19 | ARROYO | 49
THE LIST
CATCON VISITS PASADENA June 29 and 30 —Cat lovers will converge on the annual CatCon convention at the Pasadena Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The weekend offers numerous adoptable kitties, cat-centric seminars and workshops plus exhibitors offering feline-friendly products. More than 40 experts will be on hand with cat-related information. CatCon runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Tickets are $10 to $75, depending on activities desired. One dollar per ticket plus half the proceeds from celebricat meet-and-greets go to cat welfare charities. The Pasadena Convention Center is located at 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. Visit catconworldwide.com.
–continued from page 48
person faces his greatest fears, another
personality Richard Blade, plus Flashback
tracks down love in an unexpected place
Heart Attack, Deejay Avi Bernard and
and another discovers how the Laws of
Chulita Vinyl Club.
Attraction help them find their purpose in
The L.A. Zoo is located at 5333 Zoo Dr.,
life. Tickets are $35 to $85.
L.A. Call (323) 644-4200 or visit lazoo.org.
The Alex Theatre is located at 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Call (818) 243-2539
Friday Food Trucks Back at Bowl
or visit alextheatre.org.
June 28 — The Final Fridays Food Truck Festival, which takes place on the final
50 | ARROYO | 06.19
L.A. Zoo Roaring Nights Return
Friday of each month through Aug. 30,
June 28 — The L.A. Zoo Roaring Nights
returns to the Rose Bowl from 4 to 8 p.m.
return, featuring adult-only activities,
In addition to food trucks, guests can
including live music, deejays, zoo talks
enjoy foot golf, outdoor games, photo
by experts, close-up animal encounters,
booths and tours of the stadium. Admis-
food trucks and full bars, from 6 to 10:30
sion and parking are free.
p.m. The event is for visitors 21 and up;
Rose Bowl Stadium is located at 1001
the cost is $21 ($16 for members). This
Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena. Call (626) 577-
month’s event features former KROQ
3100 or visit visitpasadena.com.
06.19 | ARROYO | 51