May 2015 Newsletter

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The Old Pasadena Management District (OPMD) is a non-profit business organization that creatively plans, manages and develops Old Pasadena as a unique, authentic and vibrant downtown experience.

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Mother's Day in Old Pasadena 

Old Pasadena is rolling out the red carpet in celebration of Mother's Day. There are so many choices for enjoying some quality time, dining together, and picking up a little something for your sweet mom. Here are just a few:  

 

Sunday Funday: We HEART Moms Day!

SUN MAY 10 - 11:00am-1:00pm  

41 Hugus Alley, One Colorado Courtyard 

This Sunday Funday is all about Mom! And we're treating her like a queen - with mimosas, massages, mini manis, mini cupcakes, music, photo booth memories, and more!

 

AKA American Bistro

41 Hugus Alley - One Colorado

(626) 564-8111

Join AKA American Bistro for their 5th Annual Mother's Day Brunch/Lunch!  

 

Buca di Beppo

80 W. Green Street

(626) 792-7272

Gather the whole family and head to Buca!

 

Cafe Bizou

91 N. Raymond Avenue

(626) 792-993

Enjoy a special Mother's Day brunch and pre-fixed menu at Caf� Bizou.

 

Gyu-Kaku

70 W. Green Street

(626) 405-4842

Enjoy Japanese BBQ...Cook for your Mom, share the grill, and share the memories.

 

Il Fornaio

24 W. Union Street

(626) 683-9797

Mother's Day falls during Festa Regionale featuring the region of Emilia-Romagna, arguably one of the finest culinary regions of the world.

 

IX Tapa Cantina

119 E. Colorado Blvd.

(626) 304-1000

Join IX Tapa Cantina for the Corazon de Mariachi Mother's Day Celebration! Enjoy brunch stations that include an array of delicious Mexican dishes.

 

Kabuki

88 W. Colorado Blvd.

(626) 568-9310

Kabuki for a delicious Mother's Day Special!  

 

La Grande Orange Cafe

260 S. Raymond Avenue

(626) 356-4444

Why not impress your mom on Mother's Day and bring her to the caf� from "made from scratch" cooking she can respect like LGO Caf� quiche, lobster papaya chopped salad, or Julian's surf and turf taco platter.

 

The Melting Pot

88 W. Colorado Blvd.

(626) 792-1941

Treat Mom to fondue at The Melting Pot and it will be an experience she won't forget.

 

SORRISO-Bar Celona

46 E. Colorado Blvd.

(626) 793-2233

Nothing says Happy Mother's Day like a delicious brunch at SORISSO - Bar Celona! 

 

Vertical Wine Bistro

70 N. Raymond Avenue

(626) 795-3999

Chef Laurent Quenioux has created a very special $49 prix fixe menu.

 

 

Castle Green Mother's Day Tour



Castle Green Mother's Day Tour

SUN MAY 10 - 1:00-5:00pm
99 S. Raymond Avenue
(626) 376-7600
Tickets $30

The historic Castle Green invites you to experience it on a more intimate level than usual. Situated at the gateway to Old Pasadena since 1898, Castle Green was designed by Frederick Roehrig in an alluring mixture of Moorish, Turkish and Victorian style.

This tour will be a self-guided one. It will include the ground floor, parts of the basement, the stunning rooftop view, the penthouse and some very well appointed private apartments, allowed at their owner's discretion.

Light refreshments will be available on the lovely veranda. Please enjoy yourself and know that your support of this building is a very worthy cause. Preservation of the Castle Green is appreciated in the present and sets an example for generations to come.

 

 

Upcoming Events: Amgen, Art Market, CicLAvia

 

SUN MAY 17 - 9:00am - 12:30pm
Entering Pasadena on Colorado Blvd., the Colorado Street Bridge will reprise its 2014 role as a backdrop to the beautiful Arroyo Seco. As the peloton drops into Arroyo Seco Park and the familiar environs of the Rose Bowl, the riders will do nearly one complete 3.1-mile circuit of the Rose Bowl before reaching the finish line on West Drive.

Public Information on Road Closures and Parking  


Sunday Funday: Art + Design Open Market

SUN MAY 24 -  10:00am-3:00pm  

41 Hugus Alley, One Colorado Courtyard

(626) 564-1066

Art & Design is a one-day outdoor art market featuring over 100 local artists whose artwork will fill the One Colorado courtyard and tree-shaded pedestrian alleyways. All participating artists are students or alumni from Pasadena's leading cultural institutions: Art Center College of Design and Pasadena City College.

  

CicLAvia Pasadena

SUN MAY 31 - 9:00am-4:00pm
Various Locations

Pasadena has played host to parades, bike races and music festivals, and for the first time is opening its streets to the largest car-free open streets event in America. CicLAvia - Pasadena Presented by Metro takes place on Sunday, May 31. The city will lend its own charm and flair to CicLAvia as participants travel along Colorado Boulevard, and down side streets to parks and historic architecture using foot, pedal and non-motorized wheel power.  
Download Map for CicLAvia

 

 

Make Music Pasadena 2015 Interactive Schedule
 

 

New Businesses in Old Pasadena!

Homage

2 E. Holly Street

(626) 440-7244

Inspired gifts and jewelry chosen with an eye for detail and design is what you will find at Homage, Pasadena's newest gift store. Located on an historic, tree-lined street in Old Pasadena, Homage is part of a community of independently owned businesses that make up the diverse and eclectic mix of stores on charming Holly Street.


 

White Horse Lounge

41 S. De Lacey Avenue

(626) 583-9013

Throughout history, the "White Horse" has always represented something unique, exciting... and at times even majestic. LA's most exciting mixologists, a kitchen run by a fearless team of chefs, and entertainment make every night a new experience.


Meeting Schedule

UPCOMING COMMITTEE & BOARD MEETINGS

 

Public Safety
THU JUN 04
10:00 AMOPMD Office
Marketing
TUE MAY 12
9:30 AMOPMD Office
Econ. Development
TUE MAY 12
11:00 AMOPMD Office
Executive
THU MAY 14
2:00 PMOPMD Office
Streetscapes & Alley Walkways
WED MAY 20
9:00 AMOPMD Office
Board of Directors
THU MAY 28
2:00 PMCourtyard by Marriott
Finance
TBD

OPMD Office
Old Pasadena Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Chair � Russ Hanlin, Sunkist Corp.
Chair Elect � Patrick Chraghchian, American General Constructors
Past Chair � Suzanne Marks, Pasadena Advertising
Secretary/Treasurer � Greg McLemore, WebMagic 
Adrian Kalvinskas, Distant Lands 
Robert Montano, City of Pasadena 
Steve Mulheim, OPMD - President & CEO
   
Directors
Andrea Auman, Crowned Studio
Gene Buchanan, GG & M Construction
Joao Huang-Anacleto, College Launch
Aline Kradjian, The ARD Group
Michelle Kuper, AvalonBay 
Penny Plotkin, Property Owner 
Patricia Roughan, RoughanKing Inc.
Allison Shashok, LGO Hospitality
Steve Stathatos, Stats & Fishbecks
Marci Toombs, Lula Mae 
Old Pasadena Management District | 626.356.9725 | [email protected] | http://www.oldpasadena.org
23 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 200 (off Exchange Alley), Pasadena, CA 91105