
Music of Elton John Keeps Kenny Metcalf Alive and Well By Terry Miller Two weeks ago at the NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim there was a plethora of musical talent. The range was gargantuan. One, however, which piqued Beacon Media’s interest was the Elton John tribute band starring Kenny Metcalf as [...]


“THE KING OF THE DESERT” A Boy, A Barrio, A Dream… Performed by René Rivera, Written by Stacey Martino, Directed by Sal Romeo Casa 0101 Theater, Josefina López, Founder/Artistic Director and American Latino Theatre Company, David Llauger-Meiselman, Artistic Director, in association with CoActive Content, Stacey Martino, Founder/Artistic Director will present a new co-production of [...]

NAMM Gets off to a Great Start with Top Music Legends Michelle Phillips, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Brian Wilson and John Mayer set the tone for the 2012 NAMM show at a truly high level Wednesday during Media Preview Day. Each of the musicians spoke with media and touted new and improved instruments and technology and [...]

Rose Pruning, Saturday, January 7 at 9am-Noon, Palm Room, Jill Morganelli, Instructor $25 Arboretum members / $30 non-members Join the curator of the Arboretum’s Victorian Rose Garden for a workshop about rose pruning and rose care. January is a big month for roses; proper pruning and soil building will determine the health and beauty of [...]

CAL PHIL’S “BE INSTRUMENTAL” HOLIDAY HAUL 2011 RUNS THROUGH DECEMBER 18 Donate New Or Gently Used Musical Instrument Toys Or Music-Themed Items For Homeless And Less Fortunate Children And Receive A $25.00 Cal Phil Gift Certificate In the spirit of giving and sharing the gift of music with people of all ages, Cal Phil is [...]
Long Beach Ballet Brings Holiday Cheer To Pasadena And Long Beach With Their Elaborate Rendition Of “The Nutcracker” On Its 29th Anniversary This December “Crammed with special effects, the familiar Long Beach Ballet version of The Nutcracker has nearly everything money can buy. Opulent, family-oriented entertainment. Seek no further.” –Lewis Segal, Los Angeles Times The [...]

DOG HAUS BIERGARTEN IS SO FUN IT’S SCARY… CHECK OUT OLD PASADENA’S NEW HOT SPOT FOR GOURMET HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS, SAUSAGES AND GRAND OPENING AND HALLOWEEN PARTY HELDSATURDAY OCTOBER 29, 2011 Dog Haus, Pasadena’s go to eatery for an exciting and delicious variety of gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers and more, topped itself off with [...]

COACTIVE CONTENT & AMERICAN LATINO THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT A NEW CO-PRODUCTION OF THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED PLAY “THE KING OF THE DESERT” A Boy, A Barrio, A Dream… Performed by René Rivera, Written by Stacey Martino, Directed by Sal Romeo North Hollywood, CA – CoActive Content, Stacey Martino, Founder/Artistic Director, and American Latino Theatre Company, David [...]

CALIFORNIA PHILHARMONIC IS ON THE FAST TRACK FOR AN EXCITING 2012 AND BEYOND Heralded Orchestra Dominates Pasadena Weekly’s 2011 Best Of Pasadena Reader’s Poll — Cal Phil Named Best Local Non-Profit and Maestro Victor Vener Wins Best Local Personality And Best Local Musician October 13, 2011, Arcadia – Before the gate to 2012 even opens, [...]