Good morning, Pasadena. This is News N’ Roses, the newsletter that is as inspiring as a blank canvas and a plate of colors.
In today’s News N’ Roses:
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ART Night
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Sneak Peak of 2024 Rose Parade Floats
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Supermoon
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Events this weekend
Let’s get to it.
— Matthew Ramirez
P.S. It’s my birthday on Saturday! Happy birthday to me 🙂🎂
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THE DIGEST
Get ready for an unforgettable night of art, music, and culture tonight in Pasadena! From 6-10 PM, experience Pasadena’s vibrant arts and culture scene with a free evening of art, music, and entertainment! Iconic institutions like the Gamble House, Mullin Gallery, the Alkebu-Ian Cultural Center, and many more will be open to the public, offering a night of creative exploration. Plus, free shuttles will be available to whisk you around town. Start your night at City Hall and dive into the cultural experience.
Only 75 days until the Rose Parade! Can you believe it? The 136th annual, 5½-mile parade is themed “Best Day Ever!”. You may have driven past the beautiful Tournament of Roses building and saw their banner—this means the float designs are on their way. Volunteers can help decorate the floats that are organized by the float builders. Learn more about volunteering and preview events here.
Did You See the Supermoon🌕?
You may have seen a bright light shining through your window, or a red globe in the night sky, or perhaps even the howls of werewolves🐺 in the distance. Or maybe, you unfortunately missed it. Well, there was a supermoon event that was observable early Wednesday morning to late Thursdays night in Pasadena.
A supermoon happens when the moon’s orbit is closest to the Earth at the same time the moon is full. Supermoons only happen three to four times a year, and always appear consecutively. At its closest point, the full moon can appear up to 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than the faintest Moon of the year, which occurs when it’s farthest from Earth in its orbit.
Supermoons sometimes appear red due to Earth’s atmosphere scattering shorter wavelengths of light, like blue, while allowing red and orange hues to pass through. This effect is especially noticeable when the moon is low on the horizon or during a lunar eclipse, creating the striking “blood moon” look. While I didn’t capture the red supermoon, I did get a good photo of the supermoon with my camera. Take a look:
Supermoon, Photo by Matthew Ramirez
📷 Canon M50 Mark II, 75-300mm variable zoom lens
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
Halloween
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💃Salsa Night Pasadena: Halloween Edition: Dance the night away in your Halloween Costumes with Calle Caliente in the Athletic Garage Dance Center! Workshops. Take a $15 workshop from 8-9pm before the social. Friday (tonight) 9 PM – 12 AM.
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🎴“WITHOUT A CLUE” Murder Mystery Dinner: Colonel Grady Pupon’s Billionaire’s Gala Benefit Auction invites guests to an evening of riddles, games, and mystery-solving, with a Clue-inspired dress code, all while supporting overprivileged children Oct. 19th at 5 PM at the Langham.
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🎃Pumpkin Patch Dive-In: Join the festive Pumpkin Patch Dive-In on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Honorable John J. Kennedy Pool! Kids 17 and under can dive in, grab a pumpkin, and decorate it poolside. Enjoy music, treats, and photo ops. Free event!
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😱Spooooky Beads: Get crafty with spooky melty beads! Create a Jack ‘O Lantern magnet or even a spooky skull. Perfect for a Halloween afternoon! Saturday, Oct. 19 at 3 PM, Santa Catalina Branch Library.
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😱Pasadena Ghost Walk: Boo! Pasadena is haunted! The historic buildings take on a more eerie atmosphere, with tales of untimely deaths, the occult, and paranormal activity. Discover dark secrets in this 2-hour tour through Pasadena’s haunted streets and alleyways Friday and Saturdays at 7 PM.
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🎃Strange Science: Out of Time: Huntington Library’s annual after-dark Halloween bash with performance, talks, dance floor, food and drinks! Oct. 26, 6 PM.
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🍸 Halloween Bar Crawl Drinks: Get ready for a Halloween bar crawl packed with spooky surprises, eerie entertainment, ghoulish games, and exclusive drink specials at every stop, offering the perfect blend of nightlife, festive fun, and haunted thrills as you explore the best local bars with friends. The night begins at Lucky Baldwins Oct. 25th 5-11 PM.
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🎃Fall Festival: It’s back, y’all! Join us for a fun-filled day at our FREE annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 3–6 PM at Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St. Enjoy family-friendly activities including costume contests, carnival games, live entertainment, free food, and more!
Science & Tech
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🔭Astronomy on Tap: Hosted by Caltech, the Pasadena chapter of Astronomy on Tap is a fun and informal event that brings astronomy enthusiasts together at the local Dog Haus for drinks and fascinating talks about space. You’ll hear from top astronomers and researchers on topics like black holes, galaxies, and the latest cosmic discoveries—all while sipping on your favorite beer and chowing down delicious dogs (not the pets 🐶). Plus there’s astronomy trivia, live music, and opportunities to ask the experts your burning space questions. Held every 3rd Monday of the month. This Monday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 PM. Come early to grab a seat!
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💊Watson Lecture: Combating Future Pandemics with Viruses, Bill Clemons. For more than 100 years, the Watson Lectures have brought the wonder of Caltech research and discovery to the public. Doors open at 7pm but join at 6pm for activities and music. Oct. 23, 7:30 PM.
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🌎SuperMova Happy Hour: In Celebration of Space week, MOVA is hosting “a time and place to chat all things space” at Cerveceria Del Pueblo. This event brings together science professionals and educators in a panel to discuss everything from science missions to their ideas on aliens Oct. 27, 2 PM to 5 PM.
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💡Super Con: the ultimate gathering of hardware hackers, makers, and tech enthusiasts Nov. 1-3.
Art
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🎨 Art Night, Fall 2024: Enjoy a free evening of art, music and entertainment as Pasadena’s most prominent arts and cultural institutions like the Gamble House, Mullin Gallery, and more. Free shuttles all around Pasadena. The night begins at City Hall This Friday, 6-10 PM.
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🕺🏽Modern Dance: Can robots and humans dance? Taiwanese artist and engineer Huang Yi & Kuka combine dance and robots for a captivating performance. This Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18th & 19th at 8 PM.
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👩🎨 Making Space: Art Workshop: Nov. 1st to Nov 3rd. Explore scientific concepts and humanity’s relationship to space in this interdisciplinary workshop, aimed at adults with backgrounds in art, science/engineering, or education. The workshop is limited to 30 participants, with a fee of $50 ($20 for students), and applications are evaluated based on motivation and diverse skillsets
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📽️Lights, Camera, Action! Be sure to check out Pasadena Museums current exhibit about Hollywood magic right here in our beloved city! You can visit the exhibit until February but there will also be a Curator Tour on Nov. 9 at 11AM
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🕳️Evelina Domnitch & Dmitry Gelfand: Orbihedron Opening Night: Celebrate Fulcrum Art’s new gallery space, the Orbihedron! Audiences will be immersed in a sonic and visual experience representing the formation of a black hole, offering profound insight into quantum physics and the cosmos. The Fulcrum Arts on Fair Oaks. Gallery runs until January 19, 2025.
Markets
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👨🌾Farmers Market at Victory Market: Open every Saturday in front of Pasadena High School
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🎨Jackalope: The Indie Artisan Fair is coming to Central Park on Nov. 9th and 10th from 10 AM-4 PM. Featuring over 150 local makers and designers, this curated event offers a unique shopping experience with high-quality, handcrafted goods. Admission is free, and it’s the perfect opportunity to meet the artisans and support local craftsmanship.
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🖼️Artazan Show: With over 200 exhibitors, this event will have contemporary handcrafts, workshops, and one-of-a-kind art. Pasadena Convention Center. Nov. 9 thru 10th from 6-10 PM.
Culture
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⚜️Dia De Los Muertos: Celebrate day of the dead with friends and neighbors at Villa Parke Community Center with dance performances arts and crafts. Nov 1, 5 PM – 9 PM
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🪔 Diwali Festival of Lights: Celebrate Diwali at the Norton Simon Museum by learning about this special holiday through the sculptures of deities from Idea and partaking in a little arts and crafts! Nov. 2nd 1-3 PM.
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🧝 Anime Pasadena Expo: Celebrate anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture at the 6th annual Pasadena Anime Expo! Featuring panels, artist exhibitions, cosplay, and merchandise for fans of all ages. Nov. 2nd & 3rd
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🇦🇲 Pasadena Armenian Festival: Indulge in fun Armenian cultural experiences right here in Pasadena. Enjoy food, music, and shops. Attendance is free. Nov. 16, 10 AM-5 PM.
Trivia Nights
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Barneys Beanery Pub Quiz: Thursdays at 7:30 PM
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Congregation Ale House: Wednesdays at 7 PM.
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Lucky Baldwins Trappist Pub: Tuesdays at 8 PM.
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Wild Parrot Brewing Company: Tuesdays at 7 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 City Council Meeting
City council meeting will be held at Pasadena City Hall on Monday, October 21 at 5 PM.
🚧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.
NEWS N’ ROSES WEATHER
Friday
77 🌡️ 54 |☀️| 💨 NNE 3 mph
🌆 Air Quality Index: 44 (Good)
Saturday
79 🌡️ 57 |☀️| 💨 VAR 2-6 mph
Sunday
82 🌡️ 57 |☀️| 💨 VAR 2-6 mph
Temperature readings taken from the Pasadena Doppler radar.
LIVE MUSIC
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.
Dance the night away in your Halloween Costumes with Calle Caliente in the Athletic Garage Dance Center! Workshops. Take a $15 workshop from 8-9pm before the social Friday (Tonight) at 9 PM – 12 AM.
Funk and Soul Jams with Reverend Doctor. Oct.19 at 8 PM. No cover!
Pasadena Symphony and Pops, Oct. 26 at 2 PM & 8 PM.
Boston Court Pasadena, Nov 9, 8 PM.
SPORTS
Upcoming UCLA and PCC Matches
Men’s Football 🏈
10/19 PCC at Santa Monica | 1:00 PM at Santa Monica
Women’s Soccer ⚽
10/18 PCC vs. East Los Angeles | 1:30 PM at East Los Angeles
Men’s Soccer ⚽
10/18 PCC vs. East Los Angeles | 6PM at East Los Angeles
Women’s Water Polo 🤽🏽♀️
10/18-10/19 Citrus Tournament | TBA
Women’s Volleyball 🏅
10/18 PCC vs. Los Angeles City | 6:00 PM at Los Angeles City
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