Good morning, Pasadena. This is News N’ Roses, the newsletter that is as exciting as hitting the trick or treat candy jackpot. 🍬
In today’s News N’ Roses:
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Rose Bowl Stadium Turns 102
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Adaptive Sports Festival at Brookside Park
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Upcoming events this week
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Spotlight: Kinrose Creamery
Let’s get to it.
— Matthew Ramirez
P.S. Happy Birthday Rose Bowl Stadium🎂
THE DIGEST
Rose Bowl Stadium Turns 102
The Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, often called “America’s Stadium,” opened on October 28, 1922, with its first game seeing the University of California defeat USC. Initially designed by Myron Hunt, the stadium was modeled after the Yale Bowl and has since hosted countless iconic events, including the annual Rose Bowl Game, Super Bowls, and FIFA World Cup finals. Today, the Rose Bowl remains a National Historic Landmark and a beloved venue for Pasadena’s biggest events.
Adaptive Sports Festival at Brookside Park
The Triumph Foundation’s Adaptive Sports Festival is bringing an action-packed lineup to Pasadena, featuring wheelchair basketball, rugby, tennis, handcycling, archery, and more! With expert coaches ready to teach each sport, the festival invites everyone to play, learn, and celebrate inclusivity. This free event aims to raise awareness and expand access to adaptive sports, building a stronger, more inclusive community while having a blast! The festival will be held on Saturday, November 2nd from 9 AM – 4 PM at Brookside Park.
Pasadena Upgrades Before 2028 Olympics
Pasadena is charging ahead with a $51 million power grid overhaul to boost reliability before the 2028 Olympics, cutting its original timeline by four years. With over 200,000 feet of cable and critical transmission upgrades planned, the city aims to prevent large-scale outages and maintain its top-tier power reliability. City officials highlight the urgency as aging infrastructure strains the system, ensuring Pasadena stays powered up when the world arrives. Pasadena will be hosting games at the Rose Bowl.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
Monday
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⚾Game-day Meet-up Join News n’ Roses to watch game 3 at the ultimate Pasadena (Dodgers) sports bar—T. Boyles! Look for the rose pen on the table 5 PM.
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😆LMAOF A packed night of comedy at the Legendary room at the Ice house starts at 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
Tuesday
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Clash of the Zombies at Mount Olympus: La Pintoresca Branch Library presents an exciting showdown between zombies and mythological beasts! Visitors can pick a side, dress up for the battle, and take part in creating a memorable movie of all the action. Costumes will be provided, so come ready to choose a team and dive into the fun! 3:30 PM.
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Wild Parrot Trivia Night Join Pasadena’s newest brewery this week for trivia night hosted by beertender Joe at 7 PM.
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Villa Park Farmers Market Certified vendors that only sell what they grow! 8:30 PM to 12:30 PM.
Wednesday
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🍭Trunk or Treat: Pasadena Police Department invites you to Trunk or Treat Halloween Extravaganza featuring games, treats, activities, and costume contest at Pasadena City Hall, 4 – 7 PM.
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🎨Art Center Exhibition Photography by Hiroshi Sugimoto is an internationally renowned, multi-disciplinary artist has created a body of work spanning photography, sculpture, installation and architecture. You can catch this for the next week at the Art Center from 12 PM – 5 PM.
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!
CIVIL NEWS
Pasadena General Election 2024: City Ballot Measures
Pasadena voters will have the opportunity to decide on six important local measures on November 5, 2024, shaping the city’s future across several areas. Highlights include Measure PL, a bond measure for the Central Library, and Measure PR, a charter amendment proposal for rent control. Voters will also consider Measures PA, PB, and PC, which suggest amendments for election processes, mayoral roles, and term limits, along with Measure PF addressing the Fire and Police Retirement System. Each measure reflects key issues impacting Pasadena’s governance and community services.
🚧Construction Road Closures
There will be roadway construction on the west side of Altadena Dr. between Washington Blvd. and Canyon Close Rd beginning on October 15 and is anticipated to end in early November. There will be intermittent single-lane closures and parking restrictions along Altadena Dr.
SPOTLIGHT: KINROSE CREAMERY
If you are strolling in Pasadena after dinner and want a sweet treat, head to Kinrose Creamery. Personally, I cannot pass up the saffron pistachio rose but seasonal treats like Egyptian mint or figs & olives are worth sampling, too. This Egyptian-Iranian-rooted ice cream shop masterfully reinvents traditional desserts with unique toppings. Find this gem in the charming Mills Place alley, nestled between Colorado and Green Street.
NEWS N’ ROSES WEATHER
Monday
69 🌡️ 54 |☀️| 💨 VAR 2-8 mph, gusts up to 18 mph
🌆 Air Quality Index: 75 (Moderate)
Tuesday
70 🌡️ 49 |☀️| 💨 VAR 2-7 mph, gusts up to 18 mph
Getting cooler this week. Starting to feel like the fall season!
Temperature readings taken from the Pasadena Doppler radar.
LIVE MUSIC
Healing Force of the Universe at 6pm
Enjoy live jazz music over dinner and drinks at Edwin Mills daily, 6-10 PM.
World Jazz Wednesdays. Hosted by Havana-born drummer Jimmy Branley. Every Wednesday evening from 8:00–11:00 PM. $10 cover.
Every Friday night, there’s a rotating selection of incredible jazz musicians, both world-renowned and underground. Specially curated by your host, Joel Taylor. 8:30–11:30 PM every Friday night. $10 cover.
SPORTS
Upcoming UCLA and PCC Matches
UCLA Football 🏈
11/8 UCLA vs Iowa | 6 PM at Rose Bowl Stadium
11/23 UCLA vs USC | TBD at Rose Bowl Stadium
11/30 UCLA vs Fresno State | TBD at Rose Bowl Stadium
Women’s Soccer ⚽
10/29 PCC vs. Los Angeles City | 4:30 PM at Los Angeles City
Men’s Soccer ⚽
10/29 PCC vs. Los Angeles City | 7:00 PM at Los Angeles City
Women’s Water Polo 🤽🏽♀️
10/30 PCC vs Chaffey | 3 PM at Pasadena Poly School
Women’s Volleyball 🏅
10/30 PCC vs. Cerritos | 6:00 PM at Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium
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