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Terraplane Sun: http://www.terraplanesun.com/
This 5-piece blues rock outfit hails from Venice Beach and has a swampy southern delta feel reminiscent of the 1960s "California Sound." They'll be playing a bunch of shows coming up in your area and we'd love for you to come out!
Saturday - 6/30 at the Constellation Room in Santa Ana
Sunday - 7/1 at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach
Monday - 7/2 & 7/9 at The Satellite in Silverlake
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50 Years of Reggae Music to be released
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August 6th marks the 50th Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence and VP Records is celebrating with the island's iconic music. On July 31, the label will release an extensive 3 CD set Out Of Many, 50 Years Of Reggae Music - chronicling the genre's evolution with an iconic hit from each year since 1962. To coincide with this release and commemoration, VP recently launched a Facebook page for the "50 Days to Jamaica 50th" countdown:
http://www.facebook.com/50yearsofjamaicanmusic
The page features a daily post on the history of Jamaican music and pays homage to the country's most iconic artists, producers and engineers - similar to the Out Of Many - 50 Years of Reggae Music release.
This 3-disc collection captures the essence of every era over the past five decades with 51 distinctive hits from artists including Lord Creator, Alton Ellis, Skatalites, Augustus Pablo, Dennis Brown, Culture, Eek-A-Mouse, Yellowman, Barrington Levy, Gregory Isaacs, Shabba Ranks, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Ninjaman, Beres Hammond, Lady Saw, Beenie Man, Sizzla, Sean Paul, Elephant Man, Tanya Stephens, Mavado, Gyptian and many more. The chronological collection includes extensive liner notes written by reggae historian Noel Hawks. He discusses the innovation and evolution of the island's music, and how the iconic label VP Records - once Randy's Record Mart at 17 North Parade in Kingston, Jamaica - played a crucial role in the production and worldwide distribution of these sounds.
Over the past fifty years Jamaica's music has made an indelible mark as a cultural beacon throughout the world. Today, reggae is one of the most influential musical forms. VP Records wants to celebrate these achievements and show the world what a bright future lies ahead.
Out Of Many - 50 Years of Reggae Music Track Listing:
Disc 1
1. Independent Jamaica – Lord Creator (1962)
2. Blow Roland Blow – Joanne Gordon/ Roland Alphonso (1963)
3. Malcolm X – The Skatalites (1964)
4. Mouth A Massy – Alton Ellis (1965)
5. Take It Easy – Hopeton Lewis (1966)
6. Ba Ba Boom – The Jamaicans (1967)
7. Such Is Life – Lord Creator (1968)
8. Love The Reggay – Gaylads (1969)
9. Love Of The Common People – Nicky Thomas (1970)
10. Cherry Oh Baby – Eric Donaldson (1971)
11. Java – Augustus Pablo (1972)
12. Westbound Train – Dennis Brown (1973)
13. Everything I Own – Ken Boothe (1974)
14. Fade Away – Junior Byles (1975)
15. I’m Still In Love With You – Marcia Aiken (1876)
16. Two Sevens Clash – Culture (1977)
17. Smoking My Ganja – Capital Letters (1978)
18. We Got Love – Freddie McGregor (1979)
19. Ice Cream Love – Johnny Osbourne (1980)
Disc 2
20. Wah-Do-Dem – Eek-A- Mouse (1981)
21. Fattie Boom Boom – Ranking Dread (1982)
22. Zungguzungguzunggezeng – Yellowman (1983)
23. Here I Come – Barrington Levy (1984)
24. Under Me Sleng Teng – Wayne Smith (1985)
25. Hello Darling – Tippa Irie (1986)
26. Rumours – Gregory Isaacs (1987)
27. Telephone Love – JC Lodge (1988)
28. Twice My Age – Krystal & Shabba Ranks (1989)
29. Mr. Loverman – Shabba Ranks & Deborah Glasgow (1990)
30. The Going Is Rough – Home T, Cocoa Tea & Cutty Ranks ((1991)
31. Gal Wine – Chaka Demus & Pliers (1992)
32. The Return – Father & Son – Ninjaman & Ninja Ford (1993)
33. Under mi Sensi (94 Spliff) – Barrington Levy (1994)
34. Can’t Stop A Man – Beres Hammond (1995)
35. Give Me The Reason – Lady Saw (1996)
Disc 3
36. Who Am I – Beenie Man (1997)
37. Heads High – Mr. Vegas (1998)
38. Can You Play Some More – Beres Hammond & Buju Banton (1999)
39. Down By The River – Morgan Heritage (2000)
40. Give It To Her – Tanto Metro & Devonte (2001)
41. Just One Of Those Days – Sizzla (2002)
42. Get Busy – Sean Paul (2003)
43. Pon De River Pon De Bank – Elephant Man (2004)
44. Living In Love – I Wayne (2005)
45. These Streets – Tanya Stephens (2006)
46. Weh Dem A Do – Mavado (2007)
47. Roots – Etana (2008)
48. I Feel Good – Beres Hammond (2009)
49. Hold You – Gyptian (2010)
50. Zungguzungguguzungguzeng (Horsepower Prod Remix) - Yellowman (2011)
51. Independent Jamaica (2012)- Peetah Morgan & Hollie Cook
http://www.facebook.com/50yearsofjamaicanmusic
The page features a daily post on the history of Jamaican music and pays homage to the country's most iconic artists, producers and engineers - similar to the Out Of Many - 50 Years of Reggae Music release.
This 3-disc collection captures the essence of every era over the past five decades with 51 distinctive hits from artists including Lord Creator, Alton Ellis, Skatalites, Augustus Pablo, Dennis Brown, Culture, Eek-A-Mouse, Yellowman, Barrington Levy, Gregory Isaacs, Shabba Ranks, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Ninjaman, Beres Hammond, Lady Saw, Beenie Man, Sizzla, Sean Paul, Elephant Man, Tanya Stephens, Mavado, Gyptian and many more. The chronological collection includes extensive liner notes written by reggae historian Noel Hawks. He discusses the innovation and evolution of the island's music, and how the iconic label VP Records - once Randy's Record Mart at 17 North Parade in Kingston, Jamaica - played a crucial role in the production and worldwide distribution of these sounds.
Over the past fifty years Jamaica's music has made an indelible mark as a cultural beacon throughout the world. Today, reggae is one of the most influential musical forms. VP Records wants to celebrate these achievements and show the world what a bright future lies ahead.
Out Of Many - 50 Years of Reggae Music Track Listing:
Disc 1
1. Independent Jamaica – Lord Creator (1962)
2. Blow Roland Blow – Joanne Gordon/ Roland Alphonso (1963)
3. Malcolm X – The Skatalites (1964)
4. Mouth A Massy – Alton Ellis (1965)
5. Take It Easy – Hopeton Lewis (1966)
6. Ba Ba Boom – The Jamaicans (1967)
7. Such Is Life – Lord Creator (1968)
8. Love The Reggay – Gaylads (1969)
9. Love Of The Common People – Nicky Thomas (1970)
10. Cherry Oh Baby – Eric Donaldson (1971)
11. Java – Augustus Pablo (1972)
12. Westbound Train – Dennis Brown (1973)
13. Everything I Own – Ken Boothe (1974)
14. Fade Away – Junior Byles (1975)
15. I’m Still In Love With You – Marcia Aiken (1876)
16. Two Sevens Clash – Culture (1977)
17. Smoking My Ganja – Capital Letters (1978)
18. We Got Love – Freddie McGregor (1979)
19. Ice Cream Love – Johnny Osbourne (1980)
Disc 2
20. Wah-Do-Dem – Eek-A- Mouse (1981)
21. Fattie Boom Boom – Ranking Dread (1982)
22. Zungguzungguzunggezeng – Yellowman (1983)
23. Here I Come – Barrington Levy (1984)
24. Under Me Sleng Teng – Wayne Smith (1985)
25. Hello Darling – Tippa Irie (1986)
26. Rumours – Gregory Isaacs (1987)
27. Telephone Love – JC Lodge (1988)
28. Twice My Age – Krystal & Shabba Ranks (1989)
29. Mr. Loverman – Shabba Ranks & Deborah Glasgow (1990)
30. The Going Is Rough – Home T, Cocoa Tea & Cutty Ranks ((1991)
31. Gal Wine – Chaka Demus & Pliers (1992)
32. The Return – Father & Son – Ninjaman & Ninja Ford (1993)
33. Under mi Sensi (94 Spliff) – Barrington Levy (1994)
34. Can’t Stop A Man – Beres Hammond (1995)
35. Give Me The Reason – Lady Saw (1996)
Disc 3
36. Who Am I – Beenie Man (1997)
37. Heads High – Mr. Vegas (1998)
38. Can You Play Some More – Beres Hammond & Buju Banton (1999)
39. Down By The River – Morgan Heritage (2000)
40. Give It To Her – Tanto Metro & Devonte (2001)
41. Just One Of Those Days – Sizzla (2002)
42. Get Busy – Sean Paul (2003)
43. Pon De River Pon De Bank – Elephant Man (2004)
44. Living In Love – I Wayne (2005)
45. These Streets – Tanya Stephens (2006)
46. Weh Dem A Do – Mavado (2007)
47. Roots – Etana (2008)
48. I Feel Good – Beres Hammond (2009)
49. Hold You – Gyptian (2010)
50. Zungguzungguguzungguzeng (Horsepower Prod Remix) - Yellowman (2011)
51. Independent Jamaica (2012)- Peetah Morgan & Hollie Cook
Knott's to offer free admission to military July 2-6
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Knott’s Berry Farm and all three Southern California Knott’s Soak City water parks –Palm Springs, San Diego and Buena Park will be offering FREE admission to active and retired United States Military personnel July 2-6 as part of their Tribute to the Armed Forces Program.
Additionally, active and retired members of the U.S. military will be able to purchase discounted admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) for Knott's Berry Farm for only $32.99 for each Regular ticket and $27.99 for each Regular Knott's Soak City ticket. The free ticket offer will be available Monday, July 2 through Friday, July 6 with a valid military ID.
Knott’s will celebrate the 4th with a spectacular aerial fireworks show at 10:00 pm as well as offer some fantastic parkwide entertainment starting with Knott’s ice show “Happiness is….Snoopy!” Filled with professional skaters, elaborate sets and a fantastic musical score it is a must see for everyone in the family.
Back by popular demand is Knott’s “All Wheels Extreme” Guests will be amazed by the skills of gravity defying BMX bikers, in-line skaters, gymnasts and even free runners in this fast paced, action packed production.
This summer Knott’s Berry Farm has come alive with new characters that have taken up residence in Knott’s Ghost Town. With Sherriff Jebedeiah Smith, Beau Regard the Saloon owner, the delightful Sweet Adeline and others, life in the 1890’s has never been as colorful or as exciting. This crew will have you seeing life in the Old West in a whole new way.
For the younger set, “Hooray for Hollywood” tells the story of the Peanuts® Gang as they try to make it big in Tinseltown. Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and their friend JT pay homage to the golden days of Hollywood in a show that’s sure to delight kids of all ages.
Other unique entertainment offerings include Ballet Folklorico Puro Corazón in Fiesta Plaza, a juggling unicyclist on the Boardwalk Midway, and The Undercover Girls cover band.
A trip to Knott’s would not be complete without sampling some of Knott’s fantastic new food items offered throughout the park including the BBQ Flank Steak sandwich, Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs, or Knott’s very own Big Foot Broiler Kebab sandwich!
Just across the street from Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City is ready for the 4th of July with tons of ways to cool off including Tidal Wave Bay and the thrilling Pacific Spin.
For hours on the day you plan to visit call (714) 220-5200 or check the Knott’s Berry Farm website at www.knotts.com , where you can also save time and money with Knott’s online tickets, or download the Knott’s Berry Farm app for Android and iPhone.
Additionally, active and retired members of the U.S. military will be able to purchase discounted admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) for Knott's Berry Farm for only $32.99 for each Regular ticket and $27.99 for each Regular Knott's Soak City ticket. The free ticket offer will be available Monday, July 2 through Friday, July 6 with a valid military ID.
Knott’s will celebrate the 4th with a spectacular aerial fireworks show at 10:00 pm as well as offer some fantastic parkwide entertainment starting with Knott’s ice show “Happiness is….Snoopy!” Filled with professional skaters, elaborate sets and a fantastic musical score it is a must see for everyone in the family.
Back by popular demand is Knott’s “All Wheels Extreme” Guests will be amazed by the skills of gravity defying BMX bikers, in-line skaters, gymnasts and even free runners in this fast paced, action packed production.
This summer Knott’s Berry Farm has come alive with new characters that have taken up residence in Knott’s Ghost Town. With Sherriff Jebedeiah Smith, Beau Regard the Saloon owner, the delightful Sweet Adeline and others, life in the 1890’s has never been as colorful or as exciting. This crew will have you seeing life in the Old West in a whole new way.
For the younger set, “Hooray for Hollywood” tells the story of the Peanuts® Gang as they try to make it big in Tinseltown. Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and their friend JT pay homage to the golden days of Hollywood in a show that’s sure to delight kids of all ages.
Other unique entertainment offerings include Ballet Folklorico Puro Corazón in Fiesta Plaza, a juggling unicyclist on the Boardwalk Midway, and The Undercover Girls cover band.
A trip to Knott’s would not be complete without sampling some of Knott’s fantastic new food items offered throughout the park including the BBQ Flank Steak sandwich, Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs, or Knott’s very own Big Foot Broiler Kebab sandwich!
Just across the street from Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City is ready for the 4th of July with tons of ways to cool off including Tidal Wave Bay and the thrilling Pacific Spin.
For hours on the day you plan to visit call (714) 220-5200 or check the Knott’s Berry Farm website at www.knotts.com , where you can also save time and money with Knott’s online tickets, or download the Knott’s Berry Farm app for Android and iPhone.
Old Pasadena Film Festival July 5-28
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Old Pasadena Management presents the fifth annual Old Pasadena Film Festival, a four-week, free movie series showcasing a variety of audience pleasing movie titles and genres, happening on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, July 5-28, 2012. With nineteen screenings, the Old Pasadena Film Festival is the largest outdoor film festival in California and is expected to draw upwards of 8,000 attendees.
This year the Old Pasadena Film Festival hosts an eclectic mix of unique films on Thursday nights including cult favorites Napoleon Dynamite, Sunset Boulevard, Batman, and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? Friday nights are date nights in Old Pasadena with popular romantic comedies screened at the One Colorado Courtyard with Serendipity, While You Were Sleeping, What’s Up, Doc? and The Philadelphia Story all being screened.
Other highlights include five time Oscar nominee Laura, award winning western High Noon and four time Academy Award winning film A Streetcar Named Desire. This year’s program also includes three very special screenings at Central Park highlighting the horror and thriller genre including Alfred Hitchcock’s Pyscho (1960), Steven Spielberg’s Poltergeist, and the number two thriller of all time according to AFI, Jaws.
Distant Lands, the specialty travel bookstore in Old Pasadena will once again host travel films, including Sophia Copola’s popular Lost in Translation and Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona. All screenings are free and open to the public, full schedule below.
Old Pasadena Film Festival schedule
Thursday, July 5, 8:30PM– One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
Batman (1989)
The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being the clownishly homicidal Joker. Academy Award winning film directed by Tim Burton, and starring Jack Nicholson (The Joker), Michael Keaton (Batman), and Kim Basinger (Vicki Vale).
Friday, July 6, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
Serendipity (2001)
Jonathan Trager (John Cusack) and Sara Thomas (Kate Beckinsale) meet while shopping for gloves in New York. Though buying for their respective lovers, the magic was right and a night of Christmas shopping turns into romance. Jon wants to explore things further but Sara isn't sure their love is meant to be. They decide to test fate by splitting up and seeing if destiny brings them back together. This is a touching and charming romantic comedy also starring Molly Shannon and Jeremy Piven.
Friday, July 6, 8:00PM – Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91105
A Map for Saturday (2007)
On a trip around the world, every day feels like Saturday. A Map for Saturday reveals a world of long-term, solo travel through the stories of trekkers on four continents. The documentary finds backpackers helping neglected Thai tsunami victims. It explains why Nepal's guesthouses are empty and Brazil's stoplights are ignored. But at its core, the film tracks the emotional arc of extreme long-term travelers; teenagers and senior citizens who wondered, "What would it be like to travel the world?" and then did it.
Saturday, July 7, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
The Miracle Worker (1962)
Young Helen Keller (16 year-old Patty Duke), blind, deaf, and mute since infancy, is in danger of being sent to an institution. Her inability to communicate has left her frustrated and violent. In desperation, her parents seek help from the Perkins Institute, which sends them a "half-blind Yankee schoolgirl" named Annie Sullivan (Anne Bancroft) to tutor their daughter. Through persistence and love, and sheer stubbornness, Annie breaks through Helen's walls of silence and darkness, and teaches her to communicate.
The Miracle Worker was nominated for 5 Oscars, and won for Best Actress (Bancroft), and Best Supporting Actress (Duke). It was Duke’s first film role and, at 16, made her the youngest Oscar recipient at the time. Three Golden Globe nominations included Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress. The Miracle Worker is one of AFI’s 100 Most Inspiring Movies.
Thursday, July 12, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Three-time Academy Award winning Sunset Boulevard, set in 50s Hollywood, focuses on Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson), a silent-screen goddess whose pathetic belief in her own indestructibility has turned her into a demented recluse. The crumbling Sunset Boulevard mansion where she lives with only her butler Max (Erich von Stroheim), who was once her director and husband, has become her self-contained world. Norma dreams of a comeback in pictures and she begins a relationship with Joe Gillis (William Holden), a small-time writer who becomes her lover, which will soon end with murder and total madness.
Sunset Boulevard was nominated for 11 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director (Billy Wilder), Best Actress (Swanson), Best Supporting Actress (Nancy Olsen), Best Actor (Holden), Best Supporting Actor (Stroheim), and Best Cinematography. It was also nominated for 7 Golden Globes, winning 4: Best Picture, Director, Actress and Score. Sunset Boulevard is on the AFI list of Top 100 Films of All Time.
Friday, July 13, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
While You Were Sleeping (1995)
Lucy's (Sandra Bullock) life consists of constant loneliness; that is until she saves Peter's (Peter Gallagher) life. Now she is a part of his family and with a strong heart and fate on her side, others begin to realize what a terrific person she is, especially Jack (Bill Pullman), Peter's brother. An extraordinarily true-to-life sequence of events begin to take place as Lucy and Jack become closer and learn more about each other and themselves than one would ever expect from such coincidental, yet believable events.
Sandra Bullock received a Golden Globe Best Actress nomination for the role.
Friday, July 13, 8:00PM – Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91105
Lost in Translation (2003)
Bob Harris (Bill Murray) is an American film actor, far past his prime. He visits Tokyo to appear in commercials, and he meets Charlotte (Scarlet Johansson), the young wife of a visiting photographer. Bored and weary, Bob and Charlotte make ideal if improbable traveling companions. Charlotte is looking for "her place in life," and Bob is tolerating a mediocre stateside marriage. Both separately and together, they live the experience of the American in Tokyo. Bob and Charlotte suffer both confusion and hilarity due to the cultural and language differences between themselves and the Japanese.
Lost in Translation won an Oscar for Best Screenplay (Sofia Coppola), and was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (Sofia Coppola), and Best Actor (Murray).
Saturday, July 14, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
Laura (1944)
Detective Mark McPherson investigates the killing of Laura, found dead on her apartment floor before the movie starts. McPherson builds a mental picture of the dead girl from the suspects whom he interviews. He is helped by the striking painting of the late lamented Laura hanging on her apartment wall. But who would have wanted to kill a girl with whom every man she met seemed to fall in love? To make matters worse, McPherson finds himself falling under her spell too. Then one night, halfway through his investigations, something seriously bizarre happens to make him re-think the whole case.
Directed by Otto Preminger and starring Gene Tierney, Clifton Webb and Vincent Price; Laura was nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Director, Supporting Actor (Webb), Screenplay, Cinematography, and Art Direction. Laura is one of AFI’s Top 10 Mystery Movies, and is also on their list of Top 100 Thrillers of All Time.
Saturday, July 14, 8:30PM – Central Park, 99 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91103
Jaws (1975)
Three time Oscar winning film that tells the story of a gigantic great white shark that begins to menace the small island community of Amity. The local police chief (Roy Scheider), a marine scientist (Richard Dreyfuss) and grizzled fisherman (Robert Shaw) set out to stop it.
Jaws is Steven Spielberg’s second feature film, and remains one of the most recognizable franchises of all time, literally inventing the genre of “summer blockbuster”, and re-inventing the way films are released and marketed. Jaws was nominated for 4 Oscars, and 4 Golden Globes, and won a Grammy for its iconic soundtrack (John Williams). It also appears on AFI’s list of Top 100 Movies, is #2 on the list of Top 100 Thrillers of all Time, and is on the list of 100 Best Movie Quotes: “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”
Thursday, July 19, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
In a tale that almost redefines sibling rivalry, faded actresses Blanche (Joan Crawford) and 'Baby' Jane Hudson (Bette Davis) live together. Jane was by far the most famous when she performed with their father in vaudeville, but as they got older it was Blanche who became the finer actress, which Jane still resents. Blanche is now confined to a wheelchair - Jane ran her over with the car while drunk, even though she has no memory of it - and Jane is firmly in control. As time goes by, Jane exercises greater and greater control over her sister, intercepting her letters and ensuring that few if anyone from the outside has any contact with her. As Jane slowly loses her mind, she torments her sister, going to ever greater extremes.
One studio head at the time quipped “Who’s gonna want to see a picture with those two old broads?”, but this film revived the careers of both Davis and Crawford and has become one of the great cult classics of all time. It was nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Actress (Davis), Best Supporting Actor (Victor Buono), Best Cinematography and Best Sound, and won for Best Costume Design. It was also nominated for 2 Golden Globes and is on the AFI list of 100 Top Thrillers of All Time.
Friday, July 20, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
The Philadelphia Story (1940)
The Philadelphia Story tells the story of a beautiful and sophisticated heiress (Katherine Hepburn), whose ex-husband (Carey Grant) and a tabloid-type reporter (Jimmy Stewart) who both turn up just before her “wedding-of-the-year” remarriage.
The Philadelphia Story won 2 Oscars: Best Actor (Stewart), and Best Screenplay; and was nominated for 4 others: Best Picture, Best Director (George Cukor), Best Actress (Hepburn), Best Supporting Actress (Ruth Hussey). It is on the AFI list of Top 100 Movies of All Time, Top 100 Love Stories, Top 100 Comedies, and the list of Top 10 Romantic Comedies of All Time.
Friday, July 20, 8:00PM – Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91105
The Way (2010)
A father heads overseas to recover the body of his estranged son who died while traveling the "El Camino de Santiago," and decides to take the pilgrimage himself. The Way is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends, and the challenges we face while navigating this ever-changing and complicated world. Directed by Emilio Estevez, and starring Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez.
Saturday, July 21, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
High Noon (1952)
On the day he gets married and hangs up his badge, lawman Will Kane (Gary Cooper) is told that a man he sent to prison years before, Frank Miller, is returning on the noon train to exact his revenge. Having initially decided to leave with his new spouse (Grace Kelly), Will decides he must go back and face Miller. However, when he seeks the help of the townspeople he has protected for so long, they turn their backs on him. It seems Kane may have to face Miller alone, as well as the rest of Miller's gang, who are waiting for him at the station...
High Noon won 4 Oscars including Best Actor (Cooper), and was nominated for 3 others including Best Picture and Best Director. It also won 4 Golden Globes including Best Actor (Cooper), Best Supporting Actress (Katy Jurado), and Best Score and Best Cinematography; and was nominated for Best Picture and Best Screenplay. It is on the AFI list of 100 Top Thrillers, 100 Top Inspiring Movies, 100 Top Movies of All Time, and is #2 on the List of All Time Best Westerns.
Saturday, July 21, 8:30PM – Central Park, 99 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91103
Poltergeist (1982)
Written by Steven Spielberg and directed by Tobe Hopper, Poltergeist details a young family who is visited by ghosts in their home. At first the ghosts appear friendly, moving objects around the house to the amusement of everyone, then they turn nasty and start to terrorize the family before they "kidnap" the youngest daughter.
Poltergeist was nominated for 3 Oscars for Effects and Music, is on the AFI list of 100 Best Movie Quotes: “They’re here!” and features an iconic cameo by Zelda Rubenstein as the psychic who helps put everything right.
Thursday, July 26, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
One of the most popular of recent cult films, Napoleon Dynamite tells the story of Preston, Idaho's most curious resident, Napoleon Dynamite, who lives with his grandma and his 32-year-old brother (who cruises chat rooms for ladies) and works to help his best friend, Pedro, snatch the Student Body President title from mean teen Summer Wheatley.
Friday, July 27, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
What’s Up, Doc? (1972)
When Howard Bannister (Ryan O’Neal) arrives in San Francisco to compete for a research grant in music, he bumps into Judy Maxwell (Barbra Streisand) a wacky but intoxicating complication, and hysterical hi-jinx ensue. Numerous identical overnight bags containing everything from Howard’s musical rocks, to an heiress’ jewels, to stolen government secrets, to Judy’s “unmentionables”, create confusion, havoc, and non-stop hilarity.
What’s Up, Doc? was directed by Peter Bogdanovich, and features many wonderful character parts including an unforgettable first-screen appearance by Madeline Kahn as Howard’s controlling and highly-organized fiancé, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. This film is on AFI’s list of Top 100 Love Stories and Top 100 Comedies.
Friday, July 27, 8:00PM – Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91105
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
One of Woody Allen’s most commercially successful films, Vicky Cristina Barcelona stars Scarlet Johansson, Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz and Rebecca Hall. The film details two girlfriends on a summer holiday in Spain who become enamored with the same painter, unaware that his ex-wife, with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture.
An Oscar win for Best Supporting Actress (Cruz), as well as a Golden Globe win for Best Picture, along with nominations for Best Actor (Bardem), Best Actress (Hall), and Best Supporting Actress (Cruz).
Saturday, July 28, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
A Streetcar Named Desire is based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Tennessee Williams, and directed by Elia Kazan. The film follows a disturbed Blanche DuBois (Vivian Leigh) who moves in with her sister, Stella (Kim Hunter) in New Orleans, and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law, Stanley (Marlon Brando) while her reality crumbles around her. Also features a wonderful performance by Karl Malden as one of Stanley’s friends who falls for the fragile Blanche.
This iconic film won 4 Oscars: Best Actress (Leigh), Best Supporting Actress (Hunter), Best Supporting Actor (Malden), and Best Art Direction; and was nominated for 8 more, including: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Brando), and Best Screenplay (Williams). It also won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress (Hunter), and was nominated for Best Picture and Best Actress (Leigh). It is on AFI’s list of Top 100 Love Stories, and Top 100 Movies of All Time.
Saturday, July 28, 8:30PM – Central Park, 99 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91103
Psycho (1960)
Psycho is arguably the quintessential Alfred Hitchcock film, and is now and will always be remembered as one of the pinnacles of the horror genre. This film tells the story of a young woman (Janet Leigh) who steals $40,000 from her employer's client, and subsequently encounters a young motel proprietor (Anthony Perkins) too long under the domination of his mother. When Leigh goes missing, her sister (Vera Miles) and sister’s boyfriend (John Gavin) go searching for her, with no anticipation of the horror they will come face to face with.
Psycho was nominated for 4 Oscars including Best Director, Best Supporting Actress (Leigh), Best Cinematography, and Best Art Direction. It also secured a Golden Globe win for Best Supporting Actress (Leigh). It is on the AFI list of Top 100 Movies of All Time, and is #1 on the list of Top Thriller Movies.
General Public: All screenings are free and open to the public, for more information including a complete schedule visit www.oldpasadena.org/filmfestival
This year the Old Pasadena Film Festival hosts an eclectic mix of unique films on Thursday nights including cult favorites Napoleon Dynamite, Sunset Boulevard, Batman, and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? Friday nights are date nights in Old Pasadena with popular romantic comedies screened at the One Colorado Courtyard with Serendipity, While You Were Sleeping, What’s Up, Doc? and The Philadelphia Story all being screened.
Other highlights include five time Oscar nominee Laura, award winning western High Noon and four time Academy Award winning film A Streetcar Named Desire. This year’s program also includes three very special screenings at Central Park highlighting the horror and thriller genre including Alfred Hitchcock’s Pyscho (1960), Steven Spielberg’s Poltergeist, and the number two thriller of all time according to AFI, Jaws.
Distant Lands, the specialty travel bookstore in Old Pasadena will once again host travel films, including Sophia Copola’s popular Lost in Translation and Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona. All screenings are free and open to the public, full schedule below.
Old Pasadena Film Festival schedule
Thursday, July 5, 8:30PM– One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
Batman (1989)
The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being the clownishly homicidal Joker. Academy Award winning film directed by Tim Burton, and starring Jack Nicholson (The Joker), Michael Keaton (Batman), and Kim Basinger (Vicki Vale).
Friday, July 6, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
Serendipity (2001)
Jonathan Trager (John Cusack) and Sara Thomas (Kate Beckinsale) meet while shopping for gloves in New York. Though buying for their respective lovers, the magic was right and a night of Christmas shopping turns into romance. Jon wants to explore things further but Sara isn't sure their love is meant to be. They decide to test fate by splitting up and seeing if destiny brings them back together. This is a touching and charming romantic comedy also starring Molly Shannon and Jeremy Piven.
Friday, July 6, 8:00PM – Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91105
A Map for Saturday (2007)
On a trip around the world, every day feels like Saturday. A Map for Saturday reveals a world of long-term, solo travel through the stories of trekkers on four continents. The documentary finds backpackers helping neglected Thai tsunami victims. It explains why Nepal's guesthouses are empty and Brazil's stoplights are ignored. But at its core, the film tracks the emotional arc of extreme long-term travelers; teenagers and senior citizens who wondered, "What would it be like to travel the world?" and then did it.
Saturday, July 7, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
The Miracle Worker (1962)
Young Helen Keller (16 year-old Patty Duke), blind, deaf, and mute since infancy, is in danger of being sent to an institution. Her inability to communicate has left her frustrated and violent. In desperation, her parents seek help from the Perkins Institute, which sends them a "half-blind Yankee schoolgirl" named Annie Sullivan (Anne Bancroft) to tutor their daughter. Through persistence and love, and sheer stubbornness, Annie breaks through Helen's walls of silence and darkness, and teaches her to communicate.
The Miracle Worker was nominated for 5 Oscars, and won for Best Actress (Bancroft), and Best Supporting Actress (Duke). It was Duke’s first film role and, at 16, made her the youngest Oscar recipient at the time. Three Golden Globe nominations included Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress. The Miracle Worker is one of AFI’s 100 Most Inspiring Movies.
Thursday, July 12, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Three-time Academy Award winning Sunset Boulevard, set in 50s Hollywood, focuses on Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson), a silent-screen goddess whose pathetic belief in her own indestructibility has turned her into a demented recluse. The crumbling Sunset Boulevard mansion where she lives with only her butler Max (Erich von Stroheim), who was once her director and husband, has become her self-contained world. Norma dreams of a comeback in pictures and she begins a relationship with Joe Gillis (William Holden), a small-time writer who becomes her lover, which will soon end with murder and total madness.
Sunset Boulevard was nominated for 11 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director (Billy Wilder), Best Actress (Swanson), Best Supporting Actress (Nancy Olsen), Best Actor (Holden), Best Supporting Actor (Stroheim), and Best Cinematography. It was also nominated for 7 Golden Globes, winning 4: Best Picture, Director, Actress and Score. Sunset Boulevard is on the AFI list of Top 100 Films of All Time.
Friday, July 13, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
While You Were Sleeping (1995)
Lucy's (Sandra Bullock) life consists of constant loneliness; that is until she saves Peter's (Peter Gallagher) life. Now she is a part of his family and with a strong heart and fate on her side, others begin to realize what a terrific person she is, especially Jack (Bill Pullman), Peter's brother. An extraordinarily true-to-life sequence of events begin to take place as Lucy and Jack become closer and learn more about each other and themselves than one would ever expect from such coincidental, yet believable events.
Sandra Bullock received a Golden Globe Best Actress nomination for the role.
Friday, July 13, 8:00PM – Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91105
Lost in Translation (2003)
Bob Harris (Bill Murray) is an American film actor, far past his prime. He visits Tokyo to appear in commercials, and he meets Charlotte (Scarlet Johansson), the young wife of a visiting photographer. Bored and weary, Bob and Charlotte make ideal if improbable traveling companions. Charlotte is looking for "her place in life," and Bob is tolerating a mediocre stateside marriage. Both separately and together, they live the experience of the American in Tokyo. Bob and Charlotte suffer both confusion and hilarity due to the cultural and language differences between themselves and the Japanese.
Lost in Translation won an Oscar for Best Screenplay (Sofia Coppola), and was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (Sofia Coppola), and Best Actor (Murray).
Saturday, July 14, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
Laura (1944)
Detective Mark McPherson investigates the killing of Laura, found dead on her apartment floor before the movie starts. McPherson builds a mental picture of the dead girl from the suspects whom he interviews. He is helped by the striking painting of the late lamented Laura hanging on her apartment wall. But who would have wanted to kill a girl with whom every man she met seemed to fall in love? To make matters worse, McPherson finds himself falling under her spell too. Then one night, halfway through his investigations, something seriously bizarre happens to make him re-think the whole case.
Directed by Otto Preminger and starring Gene Tierney, Clifton Webb and Vincent Price; Laura was nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Director, Supporting Actor (Webb), Screenplay, Cinematography, and Art Direction. Laura is one of AFI’s Top 10 Mystery Movies, and is also on their list of Top 100 Thrillers of All Time.
Saturday, July 14, 8:30PM – Central Park, 99 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91103
Jaws (1975)
Three time Oscar winning film that tells the story of a gigantic great white shark that begins to menace the small island community of Amity. The local police chief (Roy Scheider), a marine scientist (Richard Dreyfuss) and grizzled fisherman (Robert Shaw) set out to stop it.
Jaws is Steven Spielberg’s second feature film, and remains one of the most recognizable franchises of all time, literally inventing the genre of “summer blockbuster”, and re-inventing the way films are released and marketed. Jaws was nominated for 4 Oscars, and 4 Golden Globes, and won a Grammy for its iconic soundtrack (John Williams). It also appears on AFI’s list of Top 100 Movies, is #2 on the list of Top 100 Thrillers of all Time, and is on the list of 100 Best Movie Quotes: “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”
Thursday, July 19, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
In a tale that almost redefines sibling rivalry, faded actresses Blanche (Joan Crawford) and 'Baby' Jane Hudson (Bette Davis) live together. Jane was by far the most famous when she performed with their father in vaudeville, but as they got older it was Blanche who became the finer actress, which Jane still resents. Blanche is now confined to a wheelchair - Jane ran her over with the car while drunk, even though she has no memory of it - and Jane is firmly in control. As time goes by, Jane exercises greater and greater control over her sister, intercepting her letters and ensuring that few if anyone from the outside has any contact with her. As Jane slowly loses her mind, she torments her sister, going to ever greater extremes.
One studio head at the time quipped “Who’s gonna want to see a picture with those two old broads?”, but this film revived the careers of both Davis and Crawford and has become one of the great cult classics of all time. It was nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Actress (Davis), Best Supporting Actor (Victor Buono), Best Cinematography and Best Sound, and won for Best Costume Design. It was also nominated for 2 Golden Globes and is on the AFI list of 100 Top Thrillers of All Time.
Friday, July 20, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
The Philadelphia Story (1940)
The Philadelphia Story tells the story of a beautiful and sophisticated heiress (Katherine Hepburn), whose ex-husband (Carey Grant) and a tabloid-type reporter (Jimmy Stewart) who both turn up just before her “wedding-of-the-year” remarriage.
The Philadelphia Story won 2 Oscars: Best Actor (Stewart), and Best Screenplay; and was nominated for 4 others: Best Picture, Best Director (George Cukor), Best Actress (Hepburn), Best Supporting Actress (Ruth Hussey). It is on the AFI list of Top 100 Movies of All Time, Top 100 Love Stories, Top 100 Comedies, and the list of Top 10 Romantic Comedies of All Time.
Friday, July 20, 8:00PM – Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91105
The Way (2010)
A father heads overseas to recover the body of his estranged son who died while traveling the "El Camino de Santiago," and decides to take the pilgrimage himself. The Way is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends, and the challenges we face while navigating this ever-changing and complicated world. Directed by Emilio Estevez, and starring Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez.
Saturday, July 21, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
High Noon (1952)
On the day he gets married and hangs up his badge, lawman Will Kane (Gary Cooper) is told that a man he sent to prison years before, Frank Miller, is returning on the noon train to exact his revenge. Having initially decided to leave with his new spouse (Grace Kelly), Will decides he must go back and face Miller. However, when he seeks the help of the townspeople he has protected for so long, they turn their backs on him. It seems Kane may have to face Miller alone, as well as the rest of Miller's gang, who are waiting for him at the station...
High Noon won 4 Oscars including Best Actor (Cooper), and was nominated for 3 others including Best Picture and Best Director. It also won 4 Golden Globes including Best Actor (Cooper), Best Supporting Actress (Katy Jurado), and Best Score and Best Cinematography; and was nominated for Best Picture and Best Screenplay. It is on the AFI list of 100 Top Thrillers, 100 Top Inspiring Movies, 100 Top Movies of All Time, and is #2 on the List of All Time Best Westerns.
Saturday, July 21, 8:30PM – Central Park, 99 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91103
Poltergeist (1982)
Written by Steven Spielberg and directed by Tobe Hopper, Poltergeist details a young family who is visited by ghosts in their home. At first the ghosts appear friendly, moving objects around the house to the amusement of everyone, then they turn nasty and start to terrorize the family before they "kidnap" the youngest daughter.
Poltergeist was nominated for 3 Oscars for Effects and Music, is on the AFI list of 100 Best Movie Quotes: “They’re here!” and features an iconic cameo by Zelda Rubenstein as the psychic who helps put everything right.
Thursday, July 26, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
One of the most popular of recent cult films, Napoleon Dynamite tells the story of Preston, Idaho's most curious resident, Napoleon Dynamite, who lives with his grandma and his 32-year-old brother (who cruises chat rooms for ladies) and works to help his best friend, Pedro, snatch the Student Body President title from mean teen Summer Wheatley.
Friday, July 27, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
What’s Up, Doc? (1972)
When Howard Bannister (Ryan O’Neal) arrives in San Francisco to compete for a research grant in music, he bumps into Judy Maxwell (Barbra Streisand) a wacky but intoxicating complication, and hysterical hi-jinx ensue. Numerous identical overnight bags containing everything from Howard’s musical rocks, to an heiress’ jewels, to stolen government secrets, to Judy’s “unmentionables”, create confusion, havoc, and non-stop hilarity.
What’s Up, Doc? was directed by Peter Bogdanovich, and features many wonderful character parts including an unforgettable first-screen appearance by Madeline Kahn as Howard’s controlling and highly-organized fiancé, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. This film is on AFI’s list of Top 100 Love Stories and Top 100 Comedies.
Friday, July 27, 8:00PM – Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91105
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
One of Woody Allen’s most commercially successful films, Vicky Cristina Barcelona stars Scarlet Johansson, Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz and Rebecca Hall. The film details two girlfriends on a summer holiday in Spain who become enamored with the same painter, unaware that his ex-wife, with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture.
An Oscar win for Best Supporting Actress (Cruz), as well as a Golden Globe win for Best Picture, along with nominations for Best Actor (Bardem), Best Actress (Hall), and Best Supporting Actress (Cruz).
Saturday, July 28, 8:30PM – One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 91103
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
A Streetcar Named Desire is based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Tennessee Williams, and directed by Elia Kazan. The film follows a disturbed Blanche DuBois (Vivian Leigh) who moves in with her sister, Stella (Kim Hunter) in New Orleans, and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law, Stanley (Marlon Brando) while her reality crumbles around her. Also features a wonderful performance by Karl Malden as one of Stanley’s friends who falls for the fragile Blanche.
This iconic film won 4 Oscars: Best Actress (Leigh), Best Supporting Actress (Hunter), Best Supporting Actor (Malden), and Best Art Direction; and was nominated for 8 more, including: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Brando), and Best Screenplay (Williams). It also won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress (Hunter), and was nominated for Best Picture and Best Actress (Leigh). It is on AFI’s list of Top 100 Love Stories, and Top 100 Movies of All Time.
Saturday, July 28, 8:30PM – Central Park, 99 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91103
Psycho (1960)
Psycho is arguably the quintessential Alfred Hitchcock film, and is now and will always be remembered as one of the pinnacles of the horror genre. This film tells the story of a young woman (Janet Leigh) who steals $40,000 from her employer's client, and subsequently encounters a young motel proprietor (Anthony Perkins) too long under the domination of his mother. When Leigh goes missing, her sister (Vera Miles) and sister’s boyfriend (John Gavin) go searching for her, with no anticipation of the horror they will come face to face with.
Psycho was nominated for 4 Oscars including Best Director, Best Supporting Actress (Leigh), Best Cinematography, and Best Art Direction. It also secured a Golden Globe win for Best Supporting Actress (Leigh). It is on the AFI list of Top 100 Movies of All Time, and is #1 on the list of Top Thriller Movies.
General Public: All screenings are free and open to the public, for more information including a complete schedule visit www.oldpasadena.org/filmfestival
End o' week musings
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Can you say excited? Oh yeah, I am sooo looking forward to the weekend! But I digress...
Last weekend I babied my knee (which is feeling pretty good now) and cleaned my home. I went through all my books and CDs and sorted out the things I don't get too often enough or I wanted others to enjoy. The result was more than eight boxes set to go for donation!
My friends Dean and Andrew came over to help with the hefting part of things and I was able to make my space look very different. I'll admit it- I had a few stacks of books and CDs on the floor because I was out of room. Now there's nothing on the floor and tons more space. I could rearrange my living room any way I want... but that's for another day. And we deep cleaned throughout so my place sparkles and not just from my glitter.
Tuesday I went to the Arcadia Museum of History to learn about its upcoming exhibit on lace. I marveled at the intricacy of some of the pieces- many of which were handmade. It's actually quite interesting, especially when you get into the historical aspects of the craft.
Wednesday night I took those eight boxes plus to the Baldwin Park Library, where I was greeted with big smiles. They will use what they can and sell the rest to get what they need. I feel good helping spread literacy and knowledge, as well as a little fun.
Thursday I interviewed Michael Dorn (Worf of "Star Trek"). He will be appearing in "As You LIke It" on stage in a garden in Los Angeles. He had a lovely voice and was gracious and funny too. Watch for my story in a couple of weeks at http://www.sgvn.com/
In the evening I went to 3ality Technica (http://www.3alitytechnica.com/ ) in Burbank to learn about 3D film technology. I watched a selection of film, including U2 performing "Sunday Bloody Sunday," trailers for "Spider-Man," "Prometheus" and the new Katy Perry movie, plus slices from a Russian war film, Black Eyed Peas and Kenny Chesney concerts and more. The movies were amazing, as you felt as if you were in them rather than just watching.
After the screening there was a panel discussion about 3D applications in the music industry. We also got a peek at Katy Perry's upcoming "Labyrinth" music video, which was awesome! I'm curious to see if things will change the way the 3ality Technica people think they will... only time will tell.
This morning I spoke with singer/songwriter Penny Nichols ( http://www.pennynichols.com/ ) , who has just released "Colors of the Sun: Penny Nichols sings the early songs of Jackson Browne." She will be performing two shows July 15 at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena http://www.coffeegallery.com/
OK now for the big drum roll! ~
The Queens of Doo Dah Request the honour of your presence at a Royal Cocktail Extravaganza Sunday, July 1st 5 o'clock to 8 o'clock in the evening in theFenyes Estate Gardens Pasadena Museum of History, 470 W. Walnut Street, Pasadena 91103
. Mingle with Majesty (including me, 31st Queen Naughty Mickie)
Sip Signature Cocktails
Dirty Doo Dah ~ The Doo Drop ~ Doo Dah Twist ~ Doodahpolitan
Savor the flavor of Doodahrific Hors d'oeuvres
Revel in Impromptu Musical Performances by Doo Dah Talent
Tickets:
$35.00 per guest with RSVP
$30.00 per PMH Member with RSVP
$40.00 per guest without RSVP
626.577.1660, ext. 15
Doo Dah cocktail attire encouraged!
Hosted by Light Bringer Project and Pasadena Museum of History; all proceeds from this event support the installation & exhibition of "What A Long Strange Trip It's Been: 35 Years of the Pasadena Doo Dah Parade," a major retrospective exhibition opening August 15, 2012 at Pasadena Museum of History. http://www.pasadenahistory.org/ http://www.pasadenadoodahparade.info/
Now you know, I hope you'll go and if you do, please come up to me for a chat!
Next week it's Fourth of July fun and more adventures...
In rotation this week Beautiful Creatures, McGuffy Lane, Tracy G Group, Britney Spears, Tae Phoenix, Penny Nichols and Bobby Boy's Old Curiosity Shop mixtape.
Photos we got 'em: Current Doo Dah Queen Patrizzi Intergarlactica on parade and former queens waiting to annouce her win at the tryouts by Terry Miller and a couple of pet pix from the web.
Thought o' the week: Think cathartic. It was healing in many ways for me to clean out my house.
First of all, the energy I expended to do the tasks got my endorphins flowing, which is good for your moods, plus I got some good exercise and my body felt happy. When I finished, there was space and light as opposed to feeling almost suffocated by things. And the feeling of spreading good around with my donations added to my joy.
I can also look at cleaning house another way- a sort of spiritual and emotional movement. Making my environment less stressful offers me an opportunity to take stock in my life during the tasks and to reset my attitude once I'm done. It's a cleansing of self if you allow it to be.
There are other ways we can cleanse our lives, such as taking time for a walk on a busy day, chatting with a friend after work or singing loudly with your favorite CD. And though these things may not be as dramatic, whether you are concious of it or not, they all add up for a healing effect. I'm feeling peaceful now and ready to let the happiness I deserve flow back in. Deep breath.. in a word... think what's cathartic for you?
Keep on rockin'
Mickie
Can you say excited? Oh yeah, I am sooo looking forward to the weekend! But I digress...
Last weekend I babied my knee (which is feeling pretty good now) and cleaned my home. I went through all my books and CDs and sorted out the things I don't get too often enough or I wanted others to enjoy. The result was more than eight boxes set to go for donation!
My friends Dean and Andrew came over to help with the hefting part of things and I was able to make my space look very different. I'll admit it- I had a few stacks of books and CDs on the floor because I was out of room. Now there's nothing on the floor and tons more space. I could rearrange my living room any way I want... but that's for another day. And we deep cleaned throughout so my place sparkles and not just from my glitter.
Tuesday I went to the Arcadia Museum of History to learn about its upcoming exhibit on lace. I marveled at the intricacy of some of the pieces- many of which were handmade. It's actually quite interesting, especially when you get into the historical aspects of the craft.
Wednesday night I took those eight boxes plus to the Baldwin Park Library, where I was greeted with big smiles. They will use what they can and sell the rest to get what they need. I feel good helping spread literacy and knowledge, as well as a little fun.
Thursday I interviewed Michael Dorn (Worf of "Star Trek"). He will be appearing in "As You LIke It" on stage in a garden in Los Angeles. He had a lovely voice and was gracious and funny too. Watch for my story in a couple of weeks at http://www.sgvn.com/
In the evening I went to 3ality Technica (http://www.3alitytechnica.com/ ) in Burbank to learn about 3D film technology. I watched a selection of film, including U2 performing "Sunday Bloody Sunday," trailers for "Spider-Man," "Prometheus" and the new Katy Perry movie, plus slices from a Russian war film, Black Eyed Peas and Kenny Chesney concerts and more. The movies were amazing, as you felt as if you were in them rather than just watching.
After the screening there was a panel discussion about 3D applications in the music industry. We also got a peek at Katy Perry's upcoming "Labyrinth" music video, which was awesome! I'm curious to see if things will change the way the 3ality Technica people think they will... only time will tell.
This morning I spoke with singer/songwriter Penny Nichols ( http://www.pennynichols.com/ ) , who has just released "Colors of the Sun: Penny Nichols sings the early songs of Jackson Browne." She will be performing two shows July 15 at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena http://www.coffeegallery.com/
OK now for the big drum roll! ~
The Queens of Doo Dah Request the honour of your presence at a Royal Cocktail Extravaganza Sunday, July 1st 5 o'clock to 8 o'clock in the evening in theFenyes Estate Gardens Pasadena Museum of History, 470 W. Walnut Street, Pasadena 91103
. Mingle with Majesty (including me, 31st Queen Naughty Mickie)
Sip Signature Cocktails
Dirty Doo Dah ~ The Doo Drop ~ Doo Dah Twist ~ Doodahpolitan
Savor the flavor of Doodahrific Hors d'oeuvres
Revel in Impromptu Musical Performances by Doo Dah Talent
Tickets:
$35.00 per guest with RSVP
$30.00 per PMH Member with RSVP
$40.00 per guest without RSVP
626.577.1660, ext. 15
Doo Dah cocktail attire encouraged!
Hosted by Light Bringer Project and Pasadena Museum of History; all proceeds from this event support the installation & exhibition of "What A Long Strange Trip It's Been: 35 Years of the Pasadena Doo Dah Parade," a major retrospective exhibition opening August 15, 2012 at Pasadena Museum of History. http://www.pasadenahistory.org/ http://www.pasadenadoodahparade.info/
Now you know, I hope you'll go and if you do, please come up to me for a chat!
Next week it's Fourth of July fun and more adventures...
In rotation this week Beautiful Creatures, McGuffy Lane, Tracy G Group, Britney Spears, Tae Phoenix, Penny Nichols and Bobby Boy's Old Curiosity Shop mixtape.
Photos we got 'em: Current Doo Dah Queen Patrizzi Intergarlactica on parade and former queens waiting to annouce her win at the tryouts by Terry Miller and a couple of pet pix from the web.
Thought o' the week: Think cathartic. It was healing in many ways for me to clean out my house.
First of all, the energy I expended to do the tasks got my endorphins flowing, which is good for your moods, plus I got some good exercise and my body felt happy. When I finished, there was space and light as opposed to feeling almost suffocated by things. And the feeling of spreading good around with my donations added to my joy.
I can also look at cleaning house another way- a sort of spiritual and emotional movement. Making my environment less stressful offers me an opportunity to take stock in my life during the tasks and to reset my attitude once I'm done. It's a cleansing of self if you allow it to be.
There are other ways we can cleanse our lives, such as taking time for a walk on a busy day, chatting with a friend after work or singing loudly with your favorite CD. And though these things may not be as dramatic, whether you are concious of it or not, they all add up for a healing effect. I'm feeling peaceful now and ready to let the happiness I deserve flow back in. Deep breath.. in a word... think what's cathartic for you?
Keep on rockin'
Mickie
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Dave Matthews Band NEW YORK TOUR
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Dave Matthews Band NEW YORK TOUR 2012
6/8/12 Saratoga Springs, NY
6/9/12 Saratoga Springs, NY
6/12/12 Wantagh, NY
6/13/12 Wantagh, NY
Musicians IN Saratoga Springs
Dorian Crozier, drummer who has sat in with Five for Fighting and The Rembrandts; 1989 Saratoga Springs High School graduate
The Figgs, a band formed in 1987 by Mike Gent, Pete Donnelly, and Guy Lyons, 1989 and 1990 Saratoga Springs High School graduates
Dave Luetkenhoelter, bass player for Kutless; lived in Saratoga Springs for a short time during high school
Sarah Pedinotti, young jazz singer with albums positively review by Billboard Magazine
Utah Phillips, while not a native, began his career as a professional musician while living in Saratoga
Scott Underwood, drummer for and member of Train; 1990 Saratoga Springs High School graduate
The band Phantogram
6/8/12 Saratoga Springs, NY
6/9/12 Saratoga Springs, NY
6/12/12 Wantagh, NY
6/13/12 Wantagh, NY
Musicians IN Saratoga Springs
Dorian Crozier, drummer who has sat in with Five for Fighting and The Rembrandts; 1989 Saratoga Springs High School graduate
The Figgs, a band formed in 1987 by Mike Gent, Pete Donnelly, and Guy Lyons, 1989 and 1990 Saratoga Springs High School graduates
Dave Luetkenhoelter, bass player for Kutless; lived in Saratoga Springs for a short time during high school
Sarah Pedinotti, young jazz singer with albums positively review by Billboard Magazine
Utah Phillips, while not a native, began his career as a professional musician while living in Saratoga
Scott Underwood, drummer for and member of Train; 1990 Saratoga Springs High School graduate
The band Phantogram
Dave Matthews Band CALIFORNIA TOUR
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Dave Matthews Band CALIFORNIA TOUR DATES 2012
9/7/12 Chula Vista, CA
9/8/12 Irvine, CA
9/9/12 Mountain View, CA
Owning up to its Spanish name origins - beautiful view - Chula Vista is located in the South Bay region of San Diego County, between the foothills of the Jamul and San Ysidro Mountains (including Lower Otay Reservoir) and San Diego Bay on its east and west extremes, and the Sweetwater River and Otay River at its north and south extremes. In South Bay Chula Vista has a large footprint, and aside from South San Diego, it is the largest geographic entity in the region.
9/7/12 Chula Vista, CA
9/8/12 Irvine, CA
9/9/12 Mountain View, CA
Owning up to its Spanish name origins - beautiful view - Chula Vista is located in the South Bay region of San Diego County, between the foothills of the Jamul and San Ysidro Mountains (including Lower Otay Reservoir) and San Diego Bay on its east and west extremes, and the Sweetwater River and Otay River at its north and south extremes. In South Bay Chula Vista has a large footprint, and aside from South San Diego, it is the largest geographic entity in the region.
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