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Good morning, Pasadena. This is News N’ Roses. Somewhere between Italy and Poland, 413,793 KitKats were stolen (and the trucks carrying them) last week. Sounds like someone is planning a black market Easter egg hunt.
In today’s News N’ Roses:
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Music for the Ocean at Boston Court Pasadena
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Events this Monday & Tuesday
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Civic News
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Live Music Lowdown
Let’s get to it.
—Matthew Ramirez
P.S. Happy birthday to my friend Jose Gonzalez 🎉
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THE DIGEST
Music for the Ocean at Boston Court Pasadena
I went to a fundraiser concert at Boston Court Pasadena on Saturday, and it ended up being a really unique, memorable experience.
Music for the Ocean is a live performance by composer and violinist (and my Rose Bowl swim teammate) Chad Cannon alongside pianist Hui Wu. The show blends live music with animation and sound design to create a fully immersive experience.
As Chad plays violin and Hui accompanies on piano, the room fills with synchronized animations of marine life — from clownfish to bluefin tuna, bioluminescent organisms, and white-spotted pufferfish-inspired visuals. Each piece is tied to a different sea creature, many of which Chad had encountered while scuba diving off the coast of Honduras.
The visuals move with the music, and the ambient lighting shifts with each composition. It genuinely adds more dimensions to the music, making each piece feel more alive and intentional.
But there’s a deeper purpose behind it.
This performance is connected to what’s happening in our oceans right now. Over the past couple of years, large portions of coral reefs in places like the Florida Coast and the Caribbean have died off due to rising ocean temperatures. When coral reefs bleach, they lose the algae that keep them alive, and entire ecosystems start to collapse. The reefs don’t just disappear — the fish and marine life that depend on them go with them.
The performance is part of a larger effort to raise $100,000 for Tela Coral, a nonprofit focused on protecting a rare, resilient reef system in Tela, Honduras. They’re working to build a coral biobank and the region’s first marine lab, preserving the genetics of corals that have survived recent mass bleaching events across the Caribbean. It’s a way to protect and study species that could play a key role in future reef restoration. After the show, a conversation with a USC coral geneticist and Tela Coral’s co-founder helped connect the experience back to the science and the real work being done.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Monday (3/30)
🏃 Run With Us: Monday Fun Run: A social run with 4 and 6-mile options open to all paces, including runners, walkers, and dogs. Run With Us | Monday | 6PM
🌸 EmpowerHER: Flowers and Flourish: An evening celebrating Women’s History Month with floral arranging, a guest speaker, and hands-on activities supporting The Women’s Room. Shakespeare Club of Pasadena | Monday | 6PM–8PM
🔭 Carnegie Science Observatories Astronomy Lecture Series: Shining A Light on Dark Matter: A lecture by postdoc Andrew Robertson exploring the nature of dark matter and the evidence behind it. The Huntington’s Rothenberg Hall | Monday | 7PM
Tuesday (3/31)
🥕 Pasadena Farmers’ Market at Villa Parke: Shop fresh local fruits, vegetables, and farm products directly from certified growers. Villa Parke | Tuesday | 8:30AM–12:30PM
🎬 Masters Series Lifelong Learning – Olivia de Havilland: The Woman Who Changed Hollywood: A presentation by Steven C. Smith exploring Olivia de Havilland’s career and her landmark legal case that reshaped Hollywood. Pasadena Senior Center (PSC) | Tuesday | March 31 | 2PM–4PM
🎨 Intro to Heat Press & Paper Mache Sculpture: Two hands-on workshops where participants can upcycle garments using heat transfers or create paper mache sculptures with provided materials. Remainders Creative Reuse (RCR) | Tuesday | March 31 | 6PM
🧠 T. Boyle’s Tavern: Geeks who Drink Trivia: A weekly trivia night where teams compete for prizes and bragging rights. T. Boyle’s Tavern | Tuesday | 8PM
🎲 Tuesday Turns & Tiles: A weekly board game night with open play and a community-focused atmosphere. FlowState Studio | Tuesday | 8PM–11PM
Upcoming Events
🌿 Free Day at The Huntington: Enjoy free admission with advance reservation during the monthly Free Day. The Huntington | Thursday | April 2 | All Day
🥚 Egg Bowl: A spring festival at the Rose Bowl with egg hunts for kids (11AM, 12PM, 1PM), games, crafts, inflatables, food, and an optional Bunny Brunch with a VIP field egg hunt. Rose Bowl Stadium | Saturday | April 4 | 11AM–2PM
🛍️ Pasadena City College Flea Market: Browse antiques and collectibles from over 400 vendors at this large monthly market. Pasadena City College | Sunday | April 5 | 8AM–3PM
🎉 2nd Annual Youth Empowerment Festival: A community festival with carnival games, live performances, wellness experiences, arts and crafts, and an Easter egg hunt for kids and teens. Pasadena City Hall | Saturday | April 4 | 11AM–4PM
🧘 Cats on Mats Yoga: Enjoy 45 minutes of gentle yoga and meditative movement followed by a relaxing cool down surrounded by adoptable cats in Tail Town’s Cat Adoption Lounge. Tail Town Cat Cafe | Sunday | April 5 | 4PM–5PM
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
Pasadena City Council Meeting
The Pasadena City Council holds its regular weekly meeting with the mayor and councilmembers representing each district. Click here to view agenda. Pasadena City Hall Council Chambers | Monday | March 30 | 6PM
Pasadena to Vote on New Anti-Discrimination Law
Pasadena City Council is voting today on a civil rights ordinance that would add anti-discrimination protections to the municipal code and allow individuals to sue directly for violations. The proposal introduces a “private right of action,” letting residents and employees bypass administrative complaints and go straight to civil court. If approved, it would expand local enforcement and take effect after the standard publication period.
NEWS N’ ROSES WEATHER
Monday
77 🌡️ 57 |🌤️| 💨 S 7 mph
🌆 Air Quality Index: 37 (Good)
Tuesday
68 🌡️ 53 |🌤️| 💨 S 7 mph
Temperature readings taken from the Pasadena Doppler Radar.
LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
☕ The Coffee Shop Jazz Trio: A weekly jazz performance featuring modern jazz and Latin fusion led by pianist Matt Politano with a rotating group of musicians. Jones Coffee Roasters | Tuesday | March 31 | 8:30AM
🎷 The Riner Scivally Trio: A live jazz performance featuring standards, Brazilian tunes, and original compositions by guitarist Riner Scivally and his trio. Edwin Mills | Monday | March 30 | 6AM–10PM
🎤 Brad Stank featuring Dogwood Tales: A live show presented by Lodge Room with doors at 7PM and music starting at 8PM. Lodge Room (Highland Park) | Monday | March 30 | 8PM
🎷 Jumpin Joz Band: A live jazz and swing performance featuring a mix of jazz, jump, and early R&B music. Edwin Mills | Tuesday | March 31 | 6PM–10PM
🎶 Live Pop & Acoustic Night at Visionarium with Kira Morrison: An intimate evening of live pop, acoustic, and singer-songwriter music with Kira Morrison. Visionarium Live Italian | Tuesday | March 31 | 6:30PM–8:30PM
🎸 Groceries!, Drive All Night, THE NOIR DALIS: A live show featuring performances by Groceries!, Drive All Night, and THE NOIR DALIS. Oblivion | Tuesday | March 31 | 7PM
🎶 Charlie Parr featuring The Lowest Pair: A live folk performance by Charlie Parr with support from The Lowest Pair. Lodge Room Presents | Tuesday | March 31 | 8PM
THANKS!
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