Calendar! for Week of Dec 11

Editor’s Pick

Pasadena Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker

December 14 at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse (320 S. Mission Drive) from 2- 4:00 pm. More than 80 dancers magically bring to life Clara’s Christmas Eve dream of a dashing Nutcracker Prince, a devious Mouse King and an ethereal Sugar Plum Fairy. Pasadena Dance Theatre artistic director Cynthia Young’s choreography to Tchaikovsky’s beloved musical score dazzles audiences of all ages. Tickets range from $20 to $58. For tickets & more information, contact Pasadena Dance Theatre at (626) 683-3459 or visit www.pasadenadance.org.

ARCADIA

December 11 — Arcadia High School Annual spectacular Holiday Concert featuring String Orchestra II. Chanteurs & Symphony Orchestra. Tickets $10 available from Choir and Orchestra students or at the box office the day of the performance.

December 13 — Organic Fruit & Vegetable Gardening class at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden Palm Room (301 North Baldwin Ave.) from 12-4:00 pm. Vegetable gardens enhance the appearance of any yard and provide a fun activity for all ages. Winter focus on crops and companion planting, weeds and insects, disease ID, treatment and prevention, irrigation, soil building, composting, pruning fruit trees, gopher-proofing your planting bed. Cost: $25 members; $30 non-members.

December 13 — Family Bird Walk at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden (301 North Baldwin Ave.) from 8 -10:00 am.Guide: Julia Ray, instructor from the Pasadena Audubon Society. Join our experienced birder and naturalist for a fun morning of finding and watching our fine-feathered friends. Walks are open to all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult) and all levels of birding knowledge. Bring your binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes. Free.

AZUSA

December 13 — Santa’s Wonderland. Kids and families can drop by and visit jolly St. Nick at Azusa City Library (729 N. Dalton) from 1-2:00 pm. Perfect photo opportunity with Santa! Free.

December 13 — Cooking Workshop- Learn How to Make Sushi at the Library (729 N. Dalton) at 10:30 am. A fun and informative demo on how to make Sushi. Impress your family and friends with a homemade sushi dinner by attending this FREE workshop!

DUARTE

December 11 — Hope for the Holidays at City of Hope Cooper Building (1500 E. Duarte Road). LA Opera artists will perform holiday favorites to delight patients and their families, City of Hope employees and the community from 12-1:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Free. RSVP required. For information: eventsdept@coh.org or call 800-333-6002

December 17 — Teens can enjoy a Winter Holiday Festival at the Duarte Teen Center, 1400 Buena Vista St. On Wednesday, December 17th teens will celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa! There will be musical choirs; cultural presentations and a holiday play for entertainment. Refreshments will be served.

EL MONTE

December 13 — El Monte High School Auditorium (3048 Tyler Ave) from 6-9:00 pm.
The Miss Friendly El Monte/ South El Monte Pageant is designed to inspire leadership
qualities, promote commitment to community, encourage academic excellence, and reinforce high ethical standards.

GLENDALE

December 12 — Downtown Glendale Farmers’ Market at First Baptist Church parking lot (Maryland Avenue between California and Wilson) at 1:30 p.m. Free

December 17 — Glendale Noon Concerts at the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Glendale (209 N. Louise St.) will feature chamber music by Los Angeles composer/bassoonist Damian Montano from 12:10-12:40 pm. For more information, email matt.andrews@fbcglendale.net or call (818) 242-2113.

MONROVIA

December 12– Monrovia Family Festival at Myrtle Ave. (Along Myrtle Ave. between Olive & Lime) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Vendors, farmers’ market, live music, kiddie rides and much, much more. Free.

December 12 — Live folk music concert at 412 at 412 S. Myrtle Ave. at 8 p.m. 626-357-1091 or soKattyWompus.com for information. Free.

MONTEREY PARK

December 12– Farmers’ Market on 318 S. Ramona Ave. (next to city hall and in front of the library) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Every Friday night the Monterey Park Certified Farmers Market features the freshest fruits, vegetables, flowers, nuts, honey, breads, hot food items, plus entertainment and surprises.

PASADENA

December 12– A Noise Within presents A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens at A Noise Within (3352 E. Foothill Blvd.) at 8:00 p.m. You’ll love this heartwarming fable’s boundless good cheer-and Dickens’ heartening holiday message that we can all make a difference in the world! Cost: $48.00.

December 13 — The Polar Express film shown at Norton Simon Museum (411 West Colorado Boulevard) with speaker Robert Zemeckis from 2-3:40 pm. Starring Tom Hanks, the film is based on the beloved children’s author Chris Van Allsburg’s holiday classic of the same name. Rated G. Free with admission.
December 13 — The Washington Middle School Glee Club will present a holiday program at the December meeting of the American Association of University Women, Pasadena branch ( at the Women’s City Club, 160 N. Oakland Ave.) . The meeting, on Saturday Dec. 13, begins with a brunch at 9:45 a.m. Cindy Abbott conducts the glee club. For reservations, call Gloria Reynolds, 626-798-3896.

December 13 — Pasadena Farmers Market at 2757 Paloma St. from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.
Featuring fruits, vegetables, cheese, flowers, honey, bread, eggs, herbs and more. Free.

December 14 — Rose Bowl Flea Market at the Rose Bowl (1001 Rose Bowl Dr.) at 9 am.
The world’s most unusual flea market the shopping place of the stars. Featuring over 2,500 vendors and 20,000 buyers every Month. The Rose Bowl Flea Market is one of the most famous markets in the world. Celebrating over 45 years of continued success at the world famous Rose Bowl in Pasadena California. If you come to shop or just browse you will truly enjoy the experience. General admission: $8.00. Plenty of free parking near entrance.

December 14 — Adult Art-Making Workshop – Home Prints at the Norton Simon Museum from 11 am to 2 pm. Join artist Corrie Siegel in exploring various homemade printing techniques in conjunction with Home and Away: The Printed Works of Ruth Asawa. Participants examine ideas of home and family and create their own portraits and botanical still lifes. Students are encouraged to bring small objects or photographs that provide a sense of home. The fee of $30 ($24 for members) includes all materials and admission to the galleries on the day of the class.

December 17 — Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight at the Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Ave.) at 7:30 p.m. This is an updated version of the classic Grimm fairytale, in the style of a traditional British family Panto, SLEEPING BEAUTY and Her Winter Knight is a singing and soaring winter adventure that features family-friendly magic, with a comedic twist, dancing, a live pony, interaction with the audience and contemporary music from Jessie J’s “Domino” to John Legend’s “All Of Me,” Pharrell Williams “Happy” to Survivor’s “Eye of The Tiger” and more. A Panto is known for its interactive style and humor that appeals to everyone from ages 2 – 102! Cost: $34.00 – 74.00

SAN GABRIEL

December 12 — San Gabriel’s Farmers Market at Vincent Lugo Park (corner of Wells & Ramona Streets) from 4 pm to 8 pm. Free.

SIERRA MADRE

December 14 — Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents A Little House Christmas at Sierra Madre Playhouse (87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.) at 7:00 pm. – Winters are harsh on the Minnesota prairie, and this year’s storm threatens to block Santa’s visit to the Ingalls’ modest home. This warm, wonderful family play is adapted from several Laura Ingalls Wilder “Little House” stories and features one of Pa’s famous stories and lots of song and dance. Cost: $15.00 – $28.00.

SOUTH PASADENA

December 14 — Arroyo Singers Concert: “An International Holiday Celebration” at at Oneonta Congregational Church (1515 Garfield) at 4 pm. The concert will feature songs of the season reflecting the countries of origin of the members of the chorus. Dr. James Reitzell will direct the chorale, which will be accompanied by pianist Nonna Ayrapetova. Refreshments will be served following the performance. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors and students. Children under 10, admitted free. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or call (323)256-5332 for tickets and information.

TEMPLE CITY

December 12 — The City of Temple City is now seeking distinguished homes to be recognized for best holiday decorations in the winter ‘Yard of the Quarter’ contest.
Homeowners may nominate themselves or other residential properties within Temple City limits. Five winners will be selected to receive a recognition yard sign and gift bag. Entries will be judged on curbside appeal only. Apply in person at City Hall or Live Oak Park Community Center, or online at www.templecity.us. Deadline to enter is 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. Entry is free. Judging takes place the week of Dec. 15. Winners will be notified by Dec. 18.
Contact: Community Development Department (626) 285-2171.

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