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Michael Caine given freedom of London borough

No Author — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:33:00 EST

LONDON, May 12, 2012 (AFP) - Oscar-winner Michael Caine Saturday received the freedom of the London borough of Southwark, where the veteran British actor grew up.

Singer Iglesias's hotel room robbed in Venezuela

No Author — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:26:00 EST

CARACAS, May 10, 2012 (AFP) - Spanish crooner Julio Iglesias was robbed of his passport and cash when thieves raided his hotel room while he performed in Venezuela, police and media reports said Thursday.

Opera's new star couple set to sing 'La Boheme' in LA

No Author — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:25:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, May 10, 2012 (AFP) - The world of opera could soon be all aflutter with an American husband and wife team set to win hearts and take over as its new first couple.

San Marino Inspired By Royal Love

No Author — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:31:00 EST

SAN MARINO - Local resident and SMHS alum Julie Lin (Class of 1993) enjoys cheering on the royal couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Shia LaBeouf to premiere short film in Cannes

No Author — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:51:00 EST

PARIS, May 9, 2012 (AFP) - US actor Shia LaBeouf is to premiere a short film during the Cannes film festival, where he will walk the red carpet as co-star of the bootlegging drama 'Lawless', organisers said on Wednesday.

Hudson's brother-in-law vowed to kill her family

No Author — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:50:00 EST

CHICAGO, May 9, 2012 (AFP) - Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson's brother-in-law threatened to kill her family if her sister left him and made good on that promise in a horrific triple homicide, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Man charged with capital murder in stabbing of 9-year-old

No Author — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:23:00 EST

LONG BEACH � A capital murder charge was filed by the District Attorney�s Office today against a 31-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing a 9-year-old girl in Long Beach over the weekend.

WIN Two FREE Tickets to the Cal Phil Season Opener Ft. Vanessa Carlton on June 30, 2012

No Author — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:57:00 EST

ARCADIA -Win two free tickets (TABLE SEATS) to an upcoming performance at Cal Phil's Festival on the Green at Santa Anita Race Track. To enter, just send your email address to wchua@sanmarinotribune.com. The San Marino Tribune will collect email addresses and pick two winners from a random drawing on May 30. Winners will be announced on June 3 via email or phone, so please include your phone number as well. 

CalStateLA Symphony Orchestra/Olympia Youth Orchestra Mothers' Day Concert

No Author — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:25:00 EST

The CalStateLA Symphony Orchestra/Olympia Youth Orchestra will be giving its Mothers' Day Concert on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 3PM at the historic San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 S Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776.

Fun Langham Events

No Author — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:19:00 EST

The Tap Room at The Langham Huntington, Pasadenais pleased to announce two fun events and promotions in March, in celebration of St. Patrick�s Day, the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament and Earth Hour!

Native Voices at the Autry

No Author — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:56:00 EST

Native Voices at the Autry continues its vital role as the country�s only equity theatre company dedicated exclusively to developing the work of Native American playwrights with a staged reading of HUNKA by award-winning playwright Larissa FastHorse (Sicangu Lakota Nation*) on Sunday, February 12, 2:30 pm, at the Wells Fargo Theater at The Autry National Center in Griffith Park.

Alicia Wengert Marries Ben Sloan

No Author — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:51:00 EST

Alicia Paula Wengert married Benjamin Michael Sloan at a 6pm service on June 11, 2011 at St. Ambrose Church in Des Moines, Iowa. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wengert of Ames, Iowa.

CalStateLA Symphony Orchestra/Olympia Youth Orchestra Concert Announcement

No Author — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:41:00 EST

The CalStateLA Symphony Orchestra/ Olympia Youth Orchestra, Fung Ho,
Music Director & Conductor, will be giving its Winter Concert of this
season on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 3PM at the historic San Gabriel
Mission Playhouse, 320 S Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776. This
concert is FREE & OPEN to the public.

Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra presents Pergolesi�s Stabat Mater

No Author — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:40:00 EST

Scarcely a month after the season celebrating the birth of Christ, Musica Angelica will take music lovers on a journey to the end of Christ�s life when it presents Giovanni Battista Pergolesi�s Stabat Mater on Saturday, January 28 at 8 p.m. at AT&T Center Theatre in Los Angeles and on Sunday, January 29 at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica.

Renée LaBran Chairs Hathaway Sycamores Board

No Author — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:35:00 EST

PASADENA - Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services, the largest provider of children's mental-health services in Los Angeles County, has appointed longtime La Cañada Flintridge resident Renée LaBran to chair its board of directors.

Free Kids� Event Thursdays in September

No Author — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:09:00 EST

Free Kids� Event Thursdays in September

Rueibin Chen and His Masterful Performance at Disney Concert Hall

No Author — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:28:00 EST

LOS ANGELES - Rueibin Chen this past Friday night at Walt Disney Concert Hall performed spectacular renditions of some of the greatest classical songs of all time. The event, sponsored by the Cathay?Bank Foundation headquartered in El Monte, featured the works of Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Bach, Stravinsky (Three Movements from the Ballet Suite) and S. Prokofiev.

Pasadena Playhouse Showcases Exciting, Gripping New Performance

No Author — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:49:00 EST

PASADENA � From now until July 17, the Pasadena Playhouse is showcasing one of it most successful plays in recent memory, the production of �TWIST � An American Musical� by William F. Brown, Tina Tippit, Tena Clark and Gary Prim. Debbie Allen directs a cast of 31 performers led by Tamyra Gray of American Idol fame.

Hathaway-Sycamores Current and Past Board Members Reconvene at Wine and Cheese Event in Pasadena

No Author — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:32:00 EST

Hathaway-Sycamores recently gathered its current and past board members for an evening of wine and cheese tastings. About 50 people gathered at The Cheese Store of Pasadena and enjoyed a variety of Inception Wines that were paired with complementary cheese selections. Louis and Natalia Pastis, owners of The Cheese Store in Pasadena, said 'This event gives us a chance to give back to our local community, and in the end of the day, that's what is most important. We are passionate about organizations that work with children and we're unique in that we can provide a pleasurable and enjoyable experience for these special events. We thank Hathaway-Sycamores for the opportunity to host this event.� George Pitsironis of Inception Wines served guests his handcrafted pinot noirs and chardonnay wines from the Santa Barbara and Central Coast regions. �Our wines are food friendly, fruit forward and well-balanced for everyday drinking, and we are proud to support Hathaway-Sycamores at this event.�

Pasadena Mental Health Center Presents Fourth Annual Fete..with a Twist at Point 08 Sunday May 1 from 5pm - 8pm

No Author — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:31:00 EST

Pasadena Mental Health Center (PMHC) will host its fourth annual Fête . . . with a Twist, Sunday, May 1 (5 - 8 p.m.), at Point08 in Pasadena to raise funds for affordable mental health services in the greater Pasadena area.