Pasadena Magazine is the bi-monthly magazine of Pasadena and its surrounding areas – the diverse, historically rich and culturally vibrant region that includes Glendale, the Eastside of Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley all the way to Claremont.
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musicians playing different instruments like the dizi, sheng, pipa, erhu, and zheng. Wed., 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Tickets $0-$25. ONLINE ≥ huntington.org 2.4-2.7 ∫ PASADENA Groom Expo West (PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER, 300 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA, CA 91101) Are you a pet caregiver, groomer, retailer or lover? Well, the Pasadena Convention Center is hosting Groom Expo West, where people of different pet caregiving levels come together to learn and teach others new techniques and also help them improve on the skills they already have. Thur., 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Tickets $10-$399. ONLINE ≥ groomexpowest.com 2.5 ∫ PASADENA 2016 NAACP Image Awards (PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER, 300 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA, CA 91101) The NAACP Awards are recognized as the nation's most prestigious multicultural award show from an African-American point of view. This show recognizes and celebrates the achievements and performances of poeple of color in the arts, as well as those who promote social justice through their creative work. Fri., 9 p.m. Tickets $150-$500. ONLINE ≥ naacpimageawards.net 2.6 ∫ PASADENA Rose Pruning (ARMSTRONG GARDEN CENTERS, 352 E. GLENARM ST., PASADENA, CA 91106 ) Pruning roses correctly can be a bit tricky, but Armstrong Garden Centers is helping take the guess work out. Come to the Armstrong Garden Centers to learn how to prune roses properly to be able to place them in your home and too keep them blooming beautifully. Sat., 9 a.m. Free. ONLINE ≥ armstronggarden.com 2.6 ∫ LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE Planning a California Native Garden with Lisa Novick (DESCANSO GARDENS, 1418 DESCANSO DR., LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, CA 91011) Trying to create a beautiful garden? Lisa Novick has some tips on how to create a beautiful garden using native plants and how they help save water, as well as, simple do's and don'ts of gardening. Sat., 2 p.m. Free with admission. ONLINE ≥ descansogardens.org 2.6 ∫ LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE Water Symposium: Rain Harvesting in LA (DESCANSO GARDENS, 1418 DESCANSO DR., LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, CA 91011) With the draught and water conservations being taken into effect to help California, Descanso Gardens is hosting a class to teach how to collect rain water. Sat., 9:30 a.m., Free with admission. ONLINE ≥ descansogardens.org 2.7 ∫ LOS ANGELES Family Sundays: Rodin Mash- Up (LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART, 5905 WILSHIRE BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CA 90036) Perform and make a collaborative sculpture in an artist-led workshop at this weekly family event! Andell Family Sundays gives you the opportunity to attend workshops, go on gallery tours, and participate in activities. Join in on your next free Sunday! Sun., 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Free with admission. ONLINE ≥ lacma.org 2.9 ∫ SAN MARINO Chamber Music Concert: Camerata Pacifi ca (HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART COLLECTIONS AND BOTANICAL GARDENS, 1151 OXFORD RD., SAN MARINO, CA 91108) Get taken on a cultural journey with American Creole exploration in Wynton Marsalis' At the Octoroon Balls and Chinese composer Tan Dun's Ghost Opera. The exciting ensemble includes water, stone, paper and metal. Tues., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $56. ONLINE ≥ huntington.org 2.10 ∫ PASADENA Platon Antoniou: Award-Winning Photographer for The New Yorker and Master Storyteller (PASADENA CIVIC AUDITORIUM, 300 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA, CA 91101) Photographs in magazines have helped us share what has happened over the years and reminded us where we came from. Platon Antoniou has been one of the photographers that has helped us recognize key people and moments over the years. Listen to him speak and his experiences over the years of photographing different people and moments in time. Wed., 8 p.m. Tickets $260-$434. ONLINE ≥ speakersla.com 2.12-2.14 ∫ PASADENA 49th California International Antiquarian Book Fair (PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER, 300 E. GREEN ST., PASADENA, CA 91101) For the book and antique lovers alike, the 49th California International Antiquarian Book Fair will be at the Pasadena Convention Center. Discover a variety of rare and valuable tomes, including a special exhibition on classic children's tale, Alice in Wonderland, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of author Lewis Carroll's publication. The proceeds from all ticket purchases on Friday will benefi t the Huntington Library. Days and Times Vary. Tickets $15-$25. ONLINE ≥ cabookfair.com 2.13 ∫ PASADENA Orchids are Easy (ARMSTRONG GARDEN CENTERS, 352 E. GLENARM ST., PASADENA, CA 91106 ) Orchids are such beautiful fl owers to admire, but seem hard to care for. Don't worry, Armstrong Garden Centers teaches participants the ease of caring for orchids from watering, feeding and repotting them to watching them bloom. Sat., 9 a.m. Free. ONLINE ≥ armstronggarden.com 2.13 ∫ LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE Sketching on Locations (DESCANSO GARDENS, 1418 DESCANSO DR., LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, CA 91011) Follow Virginia Hein and learn how to sketch the beautiful landscapes of Descanso Gardens. Registration deadline is Fri., Feb. 5th. Sat., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Tickets $90-$120. ONLINE ≥ descansogardens.org 2.13 ∫ PASADENA Pasadena Symphony and POPS: Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto (AMBASSADOR AUDITORIUM, 131 S. ST. JOHN AVE., PASADENA, CA 91123) The Pasadena Symphony and POPS invites you to come listen to the beautiful sounds of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto conducted by David Hillside Fine Art California Representational Art in the Traditional Style Hillside Fine Art Features California Art Club Artists 909.268.4526 hillsidefineart.com Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 12-5 445 W Foothill Blvd Suite 101, Claremont FEBRUARY 2016 91 the CONCIERGE W H E R E T O G O , W H A T T O D O datebook_Feb16.indd 91 1/20/16 3:20 PM