September 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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A Taste of Old Pasadena   
TUES SEP 15 - 5:30-9:00pm 
Participating restaurants in Old Pasadena
818.653.6896
Tickets (in advance): $30
 
The Pasadena-Foothills Association of Realtors' Charitable Foundation is proud to present the 24th edition of A Taste of Old Pasadena on Tuesday, September 15, from 5:30-9:00pm. With a delicious selection of participating restaurants to explore, the fact that 100% of proceeds benefit local charities is the cherry on top. 

"A Taste of Old Pasadena" is the perfect opportunity to discover and sample the historic downtown's variety of new, top-rated, and well-established restaurants all in one evening.

Participating Old Pasadena businesses to date:

- 21 Choices Frozen Yogurt
- All India Cafe
- Bird Pick Tea & Herb
- Blockhead Shavery
- Cafe Santorini
- California Chutney
- Choza 96 Peruvian
- Coolhaus
- The Dog Bakery
- Edwin Mills
- Frida Tacos
- Himalayan Cafe
- Hot Wings Cafe
- IX Tapa Cantina
- The Pie Hole
- Rocco's Tavern
- Slater's 50/50
- SORRISO - Bar Celona
- Spinfish Poke House
- Umami Burger
- Waffles de Liege
- White Horse Lounge
- Yogurtland

2015 Monster Drawing Rally at the Armory

 
SAT SEP 12 - 12:00-5:00pm
145 N. Raymond Avenue
626.792.5101
$10 at the door

Want an original drawing by your favorite artist? Or, maybe you want to add new talent to your collection at an unbelievably reasonable price? The Armory's annual live drawing event and fundraiser returns this Saturday. See artwork being created by 100 artists in front of an enthusiastic crowd, then purchase drawings on site for $75 each.

Admission at the door is $10, with craft beer on-tap throughout the day, courtesy of Craftsman Brewing Company. All proceeds benefit Armory exhibitions.

 
The Shade Store Grand Opening

THU SEP 17 - 6:00-9:00pm   

133 W. Colorado Blvd.
626.788.9811

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Celebrate the grand opening of The Shade Store's gorgeous new state-of-the-art showroom in Old Pasadena. Enjoy drinks, local bites, and good company!  

 

  

September in the One Colorado Courtyard

 
Fun Family Flicks on Fridays
One Colorado Courtyard
41 Hugus Alley
626.564.1066
Free and open to the public

Bring the family, and maybe even the family pup, to One Colorado for Friday night flicks in the Courtyard. Seating is limited, so arrive early.

FRI SEP 11 - Ratatouille
FRI SEP 18 - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
FRI SEP25 - Frozen
 

Saturday Nights in September
One Colorado Courtyard
41 Hugus Alley
626.564.1066
Free and open to the public

Music continues to fill the Courtyard this September with concerts every Saturday night at 7:00pm. Live music performed by rising-star talent will invigorate the brick-and-cobblestone plaza with all-ages, free shows. Seating is open and limited.

SAT SEP 12 - Raquel Rodriguez
SAT SEP 19 - Taylor Mathews
SAT SEP 26 - Neon Greens

 
Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series
Make Music 2013 Levitt



Continues through SUN SEP 20
Memorial Park, 85 E. Holly Street
(626) 683-3230
Free and open to the public

The music and fun continue at the Levitt Pavilion with their great summer line-up of 50 FREE concerts including Grammy winners, local favorites, and the hottest dance bands around. Don't miss the final great concerts this summer at Levitt Pavilion Pasadena!

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

FRI SEP 11 - The Koles - Americana
SAT SEP 12 - Quetzal - Latin
SUN SEP 13 - Louie Cruz Beltran - Jazz
FRI SEP 18 - A Night of International Stars - World
SAT SEP 19 - Rocky Dawuni - World

 

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New Businesses in Old Pasadena!

 
Ballard's Artwork Framing
270 S. Raymond Avenue
213.618.1100
Ballard's wants to be your trusted framer and for you to enjoy the custom framing process. They keep on top of the latest trends and will help you find the perfect look according to your sense of style.

 
Green Zone Organic Asian Cuisine
34 S. Raymond Avenue
626.535.9700
Green Zone is the place to find fresh, healthy, and innovative foods served by a passionate staff - a place where living healthy is a standard.


 
The Shade Store
133 W. Colorado Blvd.
626.788.9811
The Shade Store is a family-run, custom window treatments company with a rich heritage in luxury textiles and interior design.

 
Shant's Clocks & Watch Repair
8 E. Holly Street
626.304.4874
More than 3 generations of fine watch experience! Expert repairs on clocks, vintage, and new watches.

Meeting Schedule

UPCOMING COMMITTEE & BOARD MEETINGS

 

Public Safety
THU OCT 08
10:00 AMOPMD Office
Marketing
TUE OCT 13
9:30 AMOPMD Office
Econ. Development
TUE SEP 22
11:00 AMOPMD Office
Executive
THU SEP 10
2:00 PMOPMD Office
Streetscapes & Alley Walkways
WED SEP 16
9:00 AMOPMD Office
Board of Directors
THU SEP 24
2:00 PMCourtyard by Marriott
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