November-December 2021
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Los Angeles Ballet Returns to Its Around-the-city Circuit of The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker returns with performances across the city.
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The Huntington’s Curator Shares His Best Rose Tips and Insights
Tom Carruth, award-winning rose hybridizer and The Huntington Library’s E.L. and Ruth B. Shannon Curator of the Rose Collections, shares his approach to maintaining an organic rose garden.
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133rd Rose Parade Makes Its Long-awaited Return
After being put on pause last year, the 133rd Rose Parade will make its long-awaited return.
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This Month’s Cocktails, Indulgent Pleasures, Healthy Options and More
It’s a celebratory time of year so cocktails, indulging, and home cooking—along with a few healthy options—are on everyone’s list.
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LA’s Modern Animal is Not Your Typical Veterinary Clinic
Modern Animal’s in-person services include general primary and preventive veterinary care, pet surgery, diagnostics, and dentistry.
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This Trailer Makes Off-the-Grid Living Look Luxurious
Thanks to a luxurious trailer built in Santa Barbara, off-the-grid living never looked better.
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Being a Female Law-Firm Owner in a Male-Dominated, Racially Unbalanced Field
Born and raised in Pasadena, The Graves Law Firm founder (losangeles-divorcelaw.com) recently added author to her résumé with her new book, When Women Run the Firm: How to Successfully Launch and Manage Your Law Practice With Confidence. Here, the certified family law specialist and host of weekly podcast Legally Uncensored shares her thoughts on being a firm owner in a male-dominated and racially unbalanced field.
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Los Angeles’ Big New Museum About the Movies
Los Angeles would like to thank the academy for its big new museum about the movies.
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Fun Activities to Do With Your Family This Holiday Season
The parents’ guide to a merry, mentally healthy holiday season: Have fun, give more than you receive, and say yes to time savers.
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Can We Expect a Normal Christmas in 2021?
The holiday season comes loaded with expectations and can be a lot of extra work. Because of the pandemic, some traditions were broken, though some stayed the same. If 2021 is the year when we’re all trying to pretend life is kind of normal, what does that mean for the holidays and the way they’ve always been?
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Pasadena Restaurants Where You Can Indulge in Truffle-Friendly Dishes
Whether you prefer the delicate white version from Alba, Italy, or the fragrant winter black Périgord from France, truffle season is still upon us and showing up as a luxurious add-on to many dishes.
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McLaren’s Latest Longtail Supercar That Delivers on All of Its Promises
McLaren’s latest longtail supercar delivers on all of its promises.
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The Best in the West: New in Aspen This Winter
New high-end retail, culinary experiences, and hotel renovations make Aspen a must-visit destination.
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The Barn at the Hilt Estate: Central Coast’s Beautiful New Tasting Facility
Two of California’s most acclaimed designers collaborate on the Central Coast’s most beautiful new tasting facility.
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These Plant-based Restaurants Offer Guilt-free Indulging
Even if you’re not a vegan, these plant-based restaurants offer guilt-free indulging and maximum palette pleasure.
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These Massage Guns Will Jump-start Your Muscle Recovery
The road to ultimate fitness is dotted with making time for recovery. The short cut to that might just be blasting away pain and stiffness with the best massage guns money can buy.
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Tips For Pulling Together the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner
If you’re starting to panic about pulling together a Thanksgiving dinner—whether it’s for two or 20—not to worry. We found the perfect place to order a turkey, offer some tips for the best precooked meals—and have suggestions if you just want to go out and leave all the heavy lifting to a pro.
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Holiday Wine Picks and Pairings From Our Local Experts
Holiday wine picks and pairings from our local experts.
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The Coastal Town of Puerto Vallarta is a Beach and Golf Lover’s Haven
The historic coastal town of Puerto Vallarta thrives as a culinary epicenter, while the resort destinations of Punta de Mita just north are a beach- and golf-lover’s haven.
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Beach-front Locale Make These Second Homes the Most Desireable
21 Cabin Trail Drive, Tumble Creek at Suncadia, WA DESTINATION: Just 80 miles from Seattle, within Suncadia Resort’s exclusive Tumble Creek neighborhood. RESIDENCE: The 3,486-square-foot home sits on the private Tom Doak–designed golf course near the 10th hole, overlooking the Cascade Mountains. This four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home features impressive views from the spacious and well-appointed […]
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Upscale Cannabis Dispensary Essence Pledges $800K to Charity
Colorado Boulevard’s upscale recreational cannabis dispensary Essence pledges $800,000 to support local community organizations.
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A Ridesharing App For Kids in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley
Kango, an app-based ridesharing service for preschool to high school–age kids in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley.
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Get the Luxury Experience at Shared Social Space at LAX
A luxury terminal serving commercial flights at LAX, The Private Suite eliminates the stress of traveling.
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Eco-friendly Pull Start Fire Makes Starting a Fire Easier and Faster Than Ever
The starter burns for 30 minutes and is considered safe for camp fare like s’mores, marshmallows, and hotdogs.
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Get in the Giving Spirit this Holiday Season
’Tis the season of generosity. Here are some ways to give of your time.
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The Best Holiday Lights in Pasadena
Jason Zdenek founded outdoor-lighting company Mobile Illumination in 2001 with the idea of using lights to dress up homes for the Christmas season. Based in Northridge, the brand has built an international reputation for creating festive displays for residential and commercial properties—including South Lake Avenue, The Grove, The Americana at Brand, Universal Studios, and L.A. […]
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Pasadena Magazine’s Contributors Share Holiday Wish List and Best Gifts
We asked our contributors to share what’s on their holiday wish lists this year and the best gifts they’ve ever received.
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Things To Do in and Around Pasadena This Weekend
Check out these events and activities happening in and around Pasadena this weekend.
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Last Minute Gift Ideas
Not everyone loves the holiday shopping hustle, so we’ve broken it down as simply as possible. Whether you’re starting in November or waiting until the last minute, we’ve laid out an easy guide for pleasing everyone on your list.
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Pasadena Magazine – Read the November/December 2021 Issue Online!
Check out the November-December issue of Pasadena Magazine!
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Things To Do in and Around Pasadena This Week
Check out these events and activities happening in and around Pasadena this weekend.
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Things To Do Around Southern California This Week
Check out these events and activities happening around Southern California this weekend.
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Things To Do In Pasadena This Month – January 2022
Check out these events and activities happening around Southern California this weekend.
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Things To Do In Pasadena This Month – February 2022
Check out these events and activities happening around Southern California this weekend.
