Good morning, Pasadena. This is News N’ Roses—the newsletter that makes emails just a little more fun to read.
In today’s News N’ Roses:
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Junior League of Pasadena Celebrates 100 Years of Community Impact
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Masters of Taste Coming to the Rose Bowl
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Events this Wednesday & Thursday
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Civic News
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Live Music Lowdown
Let’s get to it.
—Matthew Ramirez
THE DIGEST
Junior League of Pasadena Celebrates 100 Years of Community Impact
Junior League of Pasadena is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, marking a century of local impact across some of Pasadena’s most well-known institutions.
Founded in 1926, the volunteer organization played a key role in launching both Kidspace Children’s Museum and the Pasadena Senior Center. The group helped establish Kidspace in 1979 alongside the Caltech community, while also funding and staffing the Senior Center in its early years, contributing thousands of volunteer hours during its first decade.
To mark the milestone, the organization will host a centennial luncheon on April 11 at the University Club of Pasadena. The event will include a silent auction and the debut of a short film highlighting its history. To volunteer, donate or sponsor the event, and learn more about the centennial celebration, click here.
Today, the Junior League of Pasadena has around 300 active members and continues to support the community through volunteer efforts and initiatives, including recent local relief work following the Eaton Fire.
Masters of Taste Coming to the Rose Bowl
Masters of Taste is set for April 19 at the Rose Bowl Stadium, bringing together some of LA’s top chefs, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and spirit brands for an all-inclusive tasting event.
You can walk the field sampling dishes from dozens of restaurants, try cocktails from top bars, and taste wines, craft beer, cold brew, and more. It’s set up so you can move at your own pace, try a little of everything, and discover new local spots all in one place.
Beyond the food, the event is also a fundraiser. 100% of net proceeds go to Union Station Homeless Services, supporting housing, case management, and essential services for people experiencing homelessness across Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley.
Tickets include unlimited tastings, with VIP options offering early entry, access to lounge areas, and elevated food and drink experiences. Click here for more details.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Wednesday (3/18)
🧵 Female Fiber Artist Series – Textile Collage & Community Open Studio – Pay What You Can: Create a textile collage inspired by Marie Watt or work on your own projects using shared tools and materials. Remainders Creative Reuse (RCR) | Wednesday | 6PM
🍷 Wine & Song: Sophie Reynolds; Late for the Train: Sophie Reynolds and Late for the Train perform an evening of pop, folk, and American roots music. Dinosaur Farm “Speakeasy” | Wednesday | 7PM
😂 Pasadena Comedy Show: A lineup of comedians delivers a night of live comedy hosted by Paddy with weekly guest performers. The Mixx Pasadena | Wednesday | March 18 | 8PM
Thursday (3/19)
☕ Coffee with a Cop: Meet local Pasadena police officers for a casual morning of conversation and community connection. Yahaira’s Café | Thursday | 9AM–11AM
💃 Learn 4 Steps in Urban Ballroom in 30 minutes: Learn basic urban ballroom steps in a 30-minute class led by Tomarsha Urban Ballroom Conservatory. Loma Alta Park | Thursday | 9:30AM
🧶 Pom-Pom Bag Charm: Make pom-poms from scratch in this adult crafting session using provided materials. Crowell’s Barth Community Room | Thursday | 10:30AM
🥕 South Pasadena Farmers’ Market: Shop California-grown produce and prepared foods at this weekly outdoor market. 913 Meridian Ave. | Thursday | 4PM–7PM
🧠 Trivia Night: Weekly trivia hosted by Game Night Trivia with questions to test your knowledge. Stone Brewing Tap Room – Pasadena | Wednesday | 6PM–8PM
🗣️ Toastmasters Talk of the Town: Practice giving short speeches and build confidence with coaching in a supportive group setting. Crowell’s Thornton Conference Room | Thursday | 6PM
✍️ Writer’s Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection: Connect with other writers for free-writing, sharing, and feedback in a welcoming group setting. Octavia’s Bookshelf | Thursday | 6PM
🪡 Chicken Scratch Embroidery: Learn traditional embroidery techniques and create your own sampler using provided materials. Remainders Creative Reuse (RCR) | Thursday | 6PM
🎭 “Essex Corners”: A world premiere play exploring generations of one family in a changing America. PCC Center for the Arts Theater – CA 135 | Thursday | 7:30PM
💃 Thursday Tango: Learn tango fundamentals, combos, and techniques followed by a social practica. FlowState.Studio | Thursday | 8PM–11PM
Upcoming Events
🍶 Sake Tasting at the Gamble House: A slide lecture on the cultural history and art of sake by Meher McArthur, followed by a guided tasting of several varieties available in the U.S. (21+). The Gamble House | Friday | March 20 | 7PM–9PM
☕ Rosebud Coffee Grand Opening – Highland Park: Celebrate the opening of Rosebud Coffee’s second social enterprise café with a ribbon-cutting, coffee tastings, and a look at how every cup supports career pathways for youth through Coffee With A Cause. Rosebud Coffee – Highland Park | Saturday | March 21 | 11AM
🍸 Marchtini at Robbins Brothers: Sip cocktails, enjoy aura readings, and browse jewelry during this festive in-store event featuring music, refreshments, and special savings. 20% OFF everything! Robbins Brothers Pasadena | Saturday | March 21 | 12PM–4PM
💃 Glow Before Dark LA: Dance the early evening away to a mix of 80s New Wave, 90s dance club classics, and modern EDM at this high-energy daytime dance party built for people who want the music without the late-night hours. The Mixx | Saturday | March 21 | 5PM–9PM
Nothing in this section is sponsored. These are just the things you need to know. I’ll always let you know if something is sponsored!
CIVIC NEWS
Public Safety Committee Meeting (CANCELED)
The city council’s Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for this date has been canceled.
Public Safety Committee Special Meeting
The city council’s Public Safety Committee holds a special meeting. Click here to view agenda. Pasadena City Hall Council Chambers | Wednesday | March 18 | 5PM
Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group Special Meeting
The Reconnecting Communities Advisory Group holds a special meeting to discuss planning efforts related to former SR-710 properties. Click here to view agenda. Pasadena City Hall Council Chambers | Wednesday | March 18 | 5:30PM
Library Commission Meeting
The Library Commission meets to advise on matters related to the public library system. Click here to view agenda. Allendale Branch Library | Wednesday | March 18 | 6PM
NEWS N’ ROSES WEATHER
Wednesday
91 🌡️ 65 |🌤️| 💨 SW 7 mph
🌆 Air Quality Index: 31 (Good)
Thursday
92 🌡️ 65 |🌤️| 💨 SW 5 mph
Temperature readings taken from the Pasadena Doppler Radar.
LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
🎷 Hagen Jazz: Hagen Jazz performs classic, contemporary, and original jazz compositions in an intimate setting. Edwin Mills | Wednesday | March 18 | 6PM–10PM
🎶 Live Music Night at Visionarium Live Italian with Rob Stirbl & Brad Bietry: An evening of American Songbook classics performed by Rob Stirbl and pianist Brad Bietry. Visionarium Live Italian | Wednesday | March 18 | 6:30PM–8:30PM
🎷 World Jazz Night: Doug Webb performs with Mitchell Forman and Eric Revis for a night of live jazz. Cafe 1881 | Wednesday | March 18 | 8PM–11PM
🎸 Doug MacDonald: Jazz guitarist Doug MacDonald performs standards and original compositions with his signature style. Edwin Mills | Thursday | March 19 | 6PM–10PM
🎶 The Barr Brothers: The Barr Brothers perform their genre-blending mix of folk, rock, and global influences with special guest Benjamin Lazar Davis. Lodge Room Highland Park | Thursday | March 19 | 7PM
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