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Pasadena’s Nolan Shaheed hits the high notes

Pasadena’s Jazz Scene Heats Up Maestra Rachael Worby Victor Vener Spreads Music Magic

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Summer settles on Pasadena in stages. The traffic eases as the universities and colleges let out, and a few weeks later, the schools. Garden roses stage a subdued second bloom in June, while perfumed honeysuckle vines snake along fences or make valiant attempts to ascend telephone poles. Tensions ease and schedules slide. In Arroyo Monthly’s neighborhood, shopkeepers signal it is summer by opening their front doors to the sidewalk early in the morning, and keeping them ajar all day. The smell of cigars, sweet to some of us, emanates from a cool, dark tobacco shop. A florist shop’s stalks of cattails and buckets of hydrangeas beckon to passersby. Boutiques arrange kitchen wares, furniture or clothes with the same attention given to a museum exhibition. Stylish young sales clerks, their lattes finished, await the day’s customers. It could be a corner in Paris or Milan. The late James Dent, a humorist from West Virginia, understood the attraction of the season. "A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken," he wrote. In Pasadena, it’s also a time of rich cultural opportunities. Americans for the Arts, a national organization that tracks expenditures for the arts by municipality, released a study this June that found that Pasadena arts and cultural organizations in 2005 spent roughly $138 million, or $962 per capita, to present cultural events, second only to Washington, D.C., in terms of per capita expenditures of the 156 cities and regions that participated in the study. (New York and Los Angeles were excluded to avoid distorting the results.) This issue of Arroyo Monthly examines one of Pasadena’s richest cultural offerings— summer music. Andre´ Coleman reviews four places to hear top notch jazz this summer, Carl Kozlowski profiles Victor Vener, who leads the California Philharmonic, and Jenine Baines writes about Rachel Worby, music director of the Pasadena POPS Orchestra. Here’s hoping your lawn mower breaks. —Jaye Scholl Guest Editor

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14 CULTURE Complex, addictive, mathematical, elusive. It’s jazz and it is having a renaissance in Pasadena. Explore your favorite syncopated rhythms at four venues this summer. –By Andre’ Coleman

18 PERSONALITY Rachael Worby, leader of the Pasadena POPS Orchestra, imparts her passion for music to audiences of all ages. —By Jenine Baines

34 CULTURE The enthusiasm of Victor Vener, founder of the California Philharmonic orchestra, spreads downtown. CalPhil has been booked at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, but you can still catch its performances at the Los Angeles Arboretum. –By Carl Kozlowski

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Young Artist Award winners (from left): Jessie Yang (music), Ann Leese (visual art), Marie Garcia (dance) and Kyle Sinclair (theater).

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On Sunday, June 3rd, arts supporters celebrated the lives and achievements of the Pasadena Arts Council’s 2007 Gold Crown Honorees—six individuals and one organization that represent the best of cultural leadership, advocacy and artistry in the community. Sipping champagne and sampling the delectables, guests assembled at the Wallace Neff-designed home of Jaye and Michael Curry for an afternoon garden party and program. The honorees for 2007 were Hector Aristizábal, activist and theater artist; Faye and Robert Davidson, arts advocates; Evelyn English, patron of the arts; Cynthia Lake, visual arts instructor at John Muir High School; Side Street Projects, artist services and youth education programs; and Craig Watson, Vice President Communications for Charter Communications. Also awarded were the Arts Council’s 2007 Young Artist Awards.

2007 Gold Crown Honorees, back row, from left: Robert Davidson, Craig Watson, Hector Aristizábal, Otono Lujan and Jon Lapointe (both of Side Street Projects). Seated, from left: Faye Davidson, Evelyn English, Emily Hopkins (Side Street Projects) and Cynthia Lake. Photos by Jennifer Hafner

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The City of Pasadena’s Human Relations Commission has worthy goals. It aims to engage in “engage in activities designed to aid in elimination of prejudice, intolerance and discrimination against individuals or groups because of race, religion, national origin, sex or cultural background.” The challenge, of course, is to translate those goals into action. For Human Relations Commissioners David Leming and Nat Nedhar, the challenge even tougher: How to engage young people? As commissioners, Leming and Nehdar visit Pasadena area schools on a monthly basis to talk about racism and intolerance. Last year, they shared an Associated Press article with the students concerning conflicts in Africa and the consequences for families. “The kids were really taken by the article, and asked what they could do,” recalls Leming. By volunteering to give up a snack or soda, the students were able to raise more than $1,800 over the course of an academic year. This year, Leming and Nehdar challenged students from 11 classes in three schools—Marshall Fundamental Secondary, Don Benito Fundamental and Field Elementary—to participate in the “Power of a Penny” program to benefit the victims of the Darfur conflict. For more than six months, students brought a penny or more to school each day, again collected by saving change or cutting back on spending for snacks. As Leming explains, the program pointed out the contrast between their lives and those who have displaced by political conflict, and the difference that even pennies can make. By collecting pennies, the students were able to present the commissioners with $650. The proceeds from both programs were sent to the United Nations, according to Leming, who says he and Nedhar intend to continue the effort. “We’d like to see it grow,” says Leming.

(Left to right) David Leming and fellow commissioner Nat Nedhar at Marshall Fundamental Secondary School with Joanne Thomas, administrative assistant, and Principal Steve Miller. Students at the school participated in the commissioners’“Power of a Penny” program this year.

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for Hot Summer Nights Pasadena pursues complex chords and harmonies BY ANDRÉ COLEMAN ~ PHOTOS BY JAKE BELCHER

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AZZ, WHICH THE FRENCH WRITER AND JAZZ aficionado Francoise Sagan once called an “intensified feeling of nonchalance,” is taking hold in Pasadena. Restaurants and clubs are offering jazz fans a rich tableau of rhythm and blues, Latin jazz, fusion and swing and attracting crowds from all over Southern California this summer. André Vener is one of the newer impresarios of the budding jazz scene. The son of California Philharmonic conductor Victor Vener and that orchestra’s ceo for 10 years, André Vener has had broad exposure to all types of music. But he chose to promote jazz when he left his administrative position at the orchestra to become the general manager of the Red White and Bluezz Wine Bar and Grill in Pasadena. “When you hear disco and rock and roll, it’s played the same way every night,” Vener says. “But with jazz, it’s never the same music. That’s what makes it so cool, watching musicians play off each other and the audience. Every night they create a new painting,” he adds. In addition to Red White and Bluezz, jazz fans can appreciate “paintings” created with saxophones and

cool piano riffs at the Holly Street Bar & Grill, the Arcadia Blues Club and Paseo Colorado. The Red White and Bluezz offers an intimate portrait, with about 80 percent of the performances devoted to contemporary jazz and 20 percent to blues. The club regularly features artists like the Cross Heart Jazz Experience, the Brandon Coleman trio, Joe Lo Piccalo and Eli Brueggemann. “People come here for four or five hours, have dinner in the front, come to the back and listen to the jazz and then have their dessert on the patio,” says Vener, who as the California Philharmonic’s ceo created the popular “Festival on the Green” concerts. The Holly Street Bar & Grill’s presentation is more of an abstract painting. (Please see this issue’s “Table Talk” for a culinary review of the restaurant.) Joy Klein, its marketing director, jokes that restaurant’s motto is “Semper Gumby,” taken from the unofficial motto of the Marines meaning "always flexible.” That’s because schedules, settings and styles constantly change. On warm nights, the jazz is played on the patio. On cool nights, it’s inside. Some evenings, jazz and R&B mix. Klein says the restaurant’s flexibility reflects jazz itself. “Jazz is always changing. It speaks to a lot of different peo-

ple. There is something for everyone,” she says. The Holly Street Bar & Grill has built a reputation for giving local artists breaks, many of whom will debut in July. Some tried and true artists are returning as well, including horns player Winston Bird, bluesman JT Ross and guitarist Mark Towns. “Every so often we go a little crazy and will do R&B and it becomes more of a club,” says Klein. “But our music tends to gravitate towards straight-up jazz. We always try and give the audience what they want,” she adds. To the east, the Arcadia Blues Club keeps the blues alive with acts like Whiteboy James, BB Chung King and Lil Charlie and the Nightcats. Bob Dahms and his wife Maria opened the club in the mid-1990s. Its combination of food and music draws patrons from San Diego to Santa Barbara. “People are willing to drive to hear quality blues,” says Dahms, a native of Chicago who grew up listening to jazz and who played the drums professionally until the mid-1980s. Dahms thinks people drive to his Arcadia Blues Club because there aren’t many places playing the music. “There are no blues radio stations out there,” says Dahms. —Continued on page 16 He expresses amazement that the ARROYO ~ JULY 2007 ~ 15

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CO OL JAZZ FOR HOT SUMMER NIGHTS —Continued from page 15

Paul Lines, Pasadena Jazz Institute founder. blues has retained its popularity despite its lack of exposure and competition from hip hop and rap, forms of music he dismisses as requiring little talent. “At least with the blues and jazz, you have to be able to play at some level, and make some quality stuff,” argues Dahms. “Jimi Hendrix, Aretha Franklin and the Who literally just copied the blues. They called it Rock and Roll, but all it was was the blues on steroids,” he adds. Paul Lines, who founded the Pasadena Jazz Institute in 2000, continues to be a leader in the Pasadena jazz scene. Several years ago, Lines booked Rita Coolidge to perform in Pasadena and this summer, he is bringing more big names to Paseo Colorado, where the Pasadena Jazz Institute performs on weekends. On July 13, at 8 p.m., Grammy nominee Bill Cunliffe will perform. A week later, alto saxophonist Steve Wilson and his quartet will be joined by two-time Grammy award winner Billy Childs. On July 29, drummer extraordinaire Jeff Hamilton teams up with organ virtuoso Atsuko Hashimoto and guitar great Ron Eschete. Hamilton teams up again with Hashimoto and special guest tenor Houston Person on Aug. 1 – 2. Lines, who traveled to Denmark at age 15 to soak up the European jazz scene and has been playing jazz for 30 years, says top artists want to play in Pasadena because the city takes its music seriously. “One of the ways we get big names is because of the way the show is produced,” says Lines. “We create a setting that musicians and the audience cherish,” he adds. He chose Paseo Colorado for Pasadena Jazz Institute performances after a restaurant there closed and the space became available. “It’s a showcase,” Lines says about the setting. “I have had some big names come to me and say this is the best room in Los Angeles,” he adds. AM Red, White and Bluezz Wine Bar and Grill is located at 70. S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. Live music Thursday at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. For more information, call (626) 792-4441 or visit www.redwhitebluezz.com. The Holly Street Bar & Grill is located at 175 E. Holly St., Pasadena. For music information, call (626) 440-1421 or visit www.hollystreetbarandgrill.com. The Paseo Colorado is located 280 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Live music Friday, Saturday and Sunday starts at 8 p.m. The Arcadia Blues Club is located at 16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. For more information, call (626) 447-9349. 16 ~ JULY 2007 ~ ARROYO

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Local Heroes John Benton, Walter Hoving Home Bud Williams, The Gooden Center Doreen Garcia, Casa de Las Amigas Tim Peters, Door of Hope Patti Giggins, Peace Over Violence Ken Edwards, Union Station Foundation

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BY JENINE BAINES T’S A SATURDAY MORNING IN JUNE, AND RACHAEL Worby is taking a rare moment to kick off her shoes and kick back with a cup of tea while reflecting on her sevenyear journey as music director of the Pasadena POPS Orchestra. The setting perfectly reflects Worby’s style--a chic contemporary black and white apartment with ceilings to the sky, a grand piano in the corner and a killer view of Old Pasadena through tall windows. Worby may be looking back over how far the orchestra has come since she took the helm, but she is also looking forward. This summer, as the POPS celebrates its 20th season, exciting changes are on Pasadena’s musical horizon. In October 2007, the Pasadena POPS Orchestra will join the Pasadena Symphony. As one organization – much like the model adopted by the Boston Symphony Orchestra/Boston Pops – the Pasadena Symphony Association will now offer the community a vast array of music, through one unified and dynamic orchestra at a variety of venues year round. “The goal is for the whole to be far greater than the sum of its parts,” says Worby with a smile. Fans of the POPS can smile as well. Their favorite maestra will remain at the podium at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge and, as music director of the renamed Pasadena POPS Symphony, present the summertime series of classical music, show tunes, and top hits for which she is renowned. Similarly, Jorge Mester, music director of the Pasadena Symphony since 1984, will continue to conduct the Pasadena Symphony’s winter concerts at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. “And that’s just the beginning,” Worby promises. “Stay tuned,” she adds. Under Worby, the tempo at the POPS is accelerando. Since she became its music director in 1999, the POPS orchestra’s audience has increased dramatically, from

four performances on Saturday evenings to 12 performances that include Friday and Sunday evenings. “The more concerts we offer, the more people come,” comments Worby. “Pasadena is a city with a huge heart. You can feel its pulse everywhere. When a city has that kind of palpable, beating heart, it’s a music city,” she says. Pasadena is such a “music city” that the Pasadena POPS Orchestra will perform at the ceremonies on July 15 celebrating the reopening of Pasadena City Hall after a three-year, $117-million seismic retrofit and restoration. Offered free to the public – thanks to generous support from Parsons Corporation, Target, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Bank of America and the City of Pasadena – the concert will begin at 8 p.m. on the steps of the historic 80-year-old building and feature Tony Award-nominated Broadway actress and singer Valarie Pettiford. “It will be a rousing, uplifting, fun and engaging evening of great music,” Worby promises. A move to sites outside La Cañada is nothing new for the POPS. Past concerts have taken place at venues ranging from the Hilton Hotel, where the orchestra first performed, to the Rose Bowl on numerous July 4ths, to Blair High School in Pasadena as part of the POPS educational outreach program with renowned soprano Jessye Norman. “Everyone deserves to hear great music,” maintains Worby, who also serves as laureate conductor of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra in West Virginia and the music director of the American Music Festival in Cluj, Romania. “I’m probably one of the most audience-conscious conductors working today. I want people to have full and memorable experiences. Or, if they’re not in the audience that night, to wish they had been,” she says. This season’s offerings at The Pasadena POPS —Continued on page 20 Orchestra illustrate how the

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MAESTRA ON A MISSION —Continued from page 19

maestra makes that happen. Upcoming productions include: Water, Water Everywhere, with music ranging from Strauss’ Blue Danube to songs from South Pacific (July 20-22); and 76 Trombones, a tribute not only to The Music Man but to productions sharing the musical’s debut in 1957, such as West Side Story and Around the World in 80 Days (August 17-19). “I don’t believe in categories,” Worby explains. “It’s why I felt completely comfortable programming Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata with Mancini’s Moon River for our June concerts. As Duke Ellington said, ‘There are two kinds of music. Good music and the other kind. I play good music.’ ” Her biggest challenge is deciding what not to perform, she says. Worby, who studied musicology at the graduate level at Brandeis University, likens the process to holding a box with millions of notes spilling out into her lap. “You get to a point where you say, ‘Enough!’ and have to slam the lid shut,” she laughs, tossing her long dark hair over a shoulder. Worby does believe, however, in sharing the opportunity to play those notes that do escape in a very special way. On September 7, 8, and 9, the POPS will present a “Side-by-Side-by-Symphony” performance titled Aren’t We a Pair? The program will include works inspired by famous pairs—lovers, sidekicks, old friends, brothers and even bitter enemies— and celebrate such famous duos as Romeo and Juliet, Hansel and Gretel, Simon and Garfunkel, Lucy and Ricky and George and Ira. In addition, 29 young local musicians will ‘pair up’ with POPS musicians, while another 16 music students will audit the program. “This can only lead to great opportunities that will help me excel in life,” enthuses violist Daphne Ferreiro of La Crescenta Valley High School. One of these opportunities is receiving private instruction for the first time in the teen’s musical career. Prior to each rehearsal, students receive coaching from their professional counterparts. Worby, who speaks frequently of “arcs” – whether it’s the arc of an evening’s program or the arc of the orchestra’s outreach – does not limit her involvement to working with children who can tell middle C from F#. Once a month, she personally visits the boys who reside at HathawaySycamores, busy summer season included, to share what her idol, the legendary conductor Leonard Bernstein, called “the joy of music.” “It’s a wonderful way to give back,” explains Worby who, as music director of the Young People Concerts at Carnegie Hall from 1984 to 1996, has long believed in the importance of introducing young audiences to classical music. “I will always remember the time the boys joined the kids at Blair High School to hear Jessye Norman sing You’ll Never Walk Alone. They’d never heard of Rodgers and Hammerstein, but they got it,” she says. The boys are such appreciative audience members that they now have front row seats at each POPS performance. But their membership in the orchestra family extends beyond a great view of their great pal “Rachael” as she steps onstage. The boys help set up tables and chairs for the audience and occasionally pitch in backstage. “It’s their orchestra,” says Worby proudly. “They own it.” AM For more information about The Pasadena POPS Orchestra and its upcoming season at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge, call 626.792.7677 or visit www.pasadenapops.org. Founded in 1987, the orchestra would especially like to thank season sponsor Bentley Pasadena and RUSNAK/Pasadena Audi, part of the RUSNAK Auto Group; Saturday Series sponsor Ernst & Young LLP; and Sunday Series sponsor Mellon Financial Corporation. 20 ~ JULY 2007 ~ ARROYO

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John Moran Auctioneers — Expertly serving clients since 1969, John Moran Auctioneers is a full-service auction house offering quality objects and complete personalized dedication. Monthly estate and fine furniture auctions are where collectors, dealers, decorators and others gather to buy the finest antiques, silver, American Indian, oil and watercolor paintings, jewelry, unusual accessories and much more! They also hold an auction (three times per year) for exceptional California and American paintings. Consignment and the purchasing of estates. 735 W. Woodbury Road, Altadena. Call (626) 793-1833, or visit www.johnmoran.com. Lany’s Antiques & Fine Jewelry — The expression for Lany’s? “I dare you to go there just once!” This is the epitome of the addictive jewelry store. Lany acquires her jewelry and antiques from a variety of fascinating sources and sells at wholesale prices. There are a multitude of unusual pieces of every imaginable design, stone and setting. You’ll also find small “accessory” antiques and personal items that make thoughtful and very affordable gifts. So please come in — and don’t say I didn’t warn you!! 1009 E. Green St., Pasadena. Call (626) 578-7141 Open Tues-Sat 11-6.

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Whites Art Framing & Restorations — Serving the community since 1944, Whites offers the most complete and comprehensive fine art framing and restoration services in the San Gabriel Valley. Nestled in the charming town of Montrose, Whites specializes in archival conservation and custom framing, sophisticated matting, shadow boxing and other

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creative display solutions for unique and unusual works of fine art. Additionally, Whites offers custom finishing and the gilding of frames, elaborate frame design, stretching and mounting of fabric art (canvas, needlepoint, etc.), along with the restoration of fine art and antiques. You can also experience an exquisite collection of fine art on display. 2414 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. Call (818) 957-4071. Aarnun Gallery Fine Picture Framing — Located in a charming “Boston Row House,” Ed and Marcia Nunnery have provided expert design solutions (for over 30 years) in a professional, creative environment. Every imaginable frame is available from hand-carved wood, handcrafted leather, “Craftsman,” 22KT gold and traditional French to clean contemporary. There’s also art restoration, a selection of desk frames, decorative stands and lighting accessories. Designers and their clients welcome. 603 E. Green St. Open Wed-Sat 10-5. Call (626) 793-4805. Tirage Gallery — Located in the heart of Pasadena’s art and antique district, Tirage Gallery features one of the largest selections of plein air paintings and representational fine art in the Western states. With more than 60 nationally recognized artists in scheduled, themed exhibitions, Tirage Gallery offers an extensive variety of oil paintings, pastels and watercolors of landscapes, urban impressionism, still life, interiors and figurative imagery, along with sculpture and fine art commissioned portraiture. As a full-service gallery, Tirage is a specialist in corporate collections and site-specific artwork. It also provides custom framing, fine art restoration and curatorial services. One W. California Blvd., Pasadena. Call (626) 405-1020, or visit www.tirageart.com.

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A r c a d i a Po o l C o n s t r u c t i o n — Founded in 1948, Arcadia Pool Construction prides itself on its highly personalized service. Offering house design for those who do not have working drawings, Arcadia Pool Construction pays particular attention to the design and construction process to give you a pool that, when you flip the switch upon completion, the backyard comes to life with flowing water and beautiful color. Call (626) 447-8181.

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tem, giving clients valuable options in changing economic conditions. It offers full-service architectural, engineering and designing/building on institutional, as well as residential and commercial, projects. Architecture Plus also offers construction management, which allows clients to select the specific subcontractors and suppliers to best fit their needs. Its mission statement is to make your dreams and visions a reality. If you’re ready to build your mini-Getty or Gamble House, give Architecture Plus a call! Architecture Plus, 4936 Angeles Crest Highway, La Cañada. Call (818) 952-8143, or visit architectureplus.org. Bridge Design Studio…Has Moved! The new address to your new dream

home is 1030 E. Green St. There you will find owner and senior designer Dianne Bennett Bedford, who brings her extensive knowledge of the design industry to all her projects from commercial to high-end residential. Having traveled and studied in Europe and Asia, Diane is intimate with antiques, Persian rugs and various styles of furniture, from the traditional to the very contemporary. She prides herself on versatility, and attention to detail. With her practiced eye she is able to create unique and individual environments. She’s equally at ease designing a whimsical children’s room, a modern mixed environment, and even the most sophisticated, serene settings. Her design philosophy is “every home should reflect the tastes of

the owner.”626-799-9019. Green St. Pasadena.

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Carol Cobabe Design — With a philosophy of “good design resulting in the creation of harmony in one’s environment,” Carol’s goal is to enrich, inspire and instill feelings of comfort. With an extensive career since 1988, her disciplined usage of the basic elements of space, color, texture, light and nature succeeds in reflecting the unique style and purpose of each client. Carol’s work has been published in Designers West, Better Homes and Gardens, Window and Wall Ideas and F. Schumacher’s Classic Directions. She has participated in several showcase houses, the Los —Continued on page 26

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the owner.”626-799-9019. Green St. Pasadena.

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B ridge new Design Studio and staff wish to welcome you to our offices in the historic brick building at 1030 E Green Street

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Angeles Assistance League Design House, the Venice Family Clinic Design House and Little Company of Mary Design House in Palos Verdes. Carol is also the winner of the coveted First Place Award of the L.A. Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers. Call (626) 441-6052.

a natural, eco-friendly, stylish flooring with multiple patterns. Carousel is a Mohawk Color Center, carr ying Fabrica, Karastan, Masland and Schumacher to name a few. Free consultations; designers welcome. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.; or by appointment. 676 E. Green St., Pasadena. Call (626) 795-8085.

Carousel Floors — This family-owned, 36-year-old company provides a superb selection along with remarkable service. For hardwood, select from all the top names, including Appalachian Hardwood Floors, pre-finished or finished by expert craftsman. For linoleum, Marmoleum is

Carson-Magness Landscaping — From the overall exterior vision to the implementation and construction, this magnificent team makes a name for itself with its handcrafted, hands-on detailed approach. Complete exterior design services include horticulture to

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structures, such as pergolas, loggias, outdoor kitchens, pool house, bar and bath and even outdoor furnishings! In the spirit of being commissioned to create a piece of artwork, Melissa Carson, Barry Magness and their team bring their rich and varied backgrounds in painting, sculpture, water design and lighting to each one-of-a-kind project. Barry specializes in the lusty organic with walkways, walls and original water features of metal, glass, wood and fire. The clean, understated elegance of Melissa’s artistic studies reflect her brilliantly placed foliage, flowers and trees for the deepest and most subtle impact. Together they create the most extraordinary master-

pieces of mystery and romance. Barry Magness and Melissa Carson were selected as designer advisers at the 2006 Pasadena Showcase House of the Arts. Call (818) 241-2128, or visit www.carson-magness.com. Craypo's Pool & Spa — We have been in the swimming pool business for more than 16 years. We understand all phases of construction and maintenance. We also understand that your yard is an extension of yourself and we will treat your project with the dedication and attention to detail you deserve. Call our office to make an appointment. We look —Continued on page 28

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in the field at age 12, graduated from UCSB, and has worked with many well known designers in Beverly Hills and BelAir building custom homes. Together for 30 years, they have completed over 120 projects in South Pasadena alone. Nott and Associates provides complete design through construction services, caring for your vision and appreciating your budget. N OT TA S S O C I AT E S . c o m 626.403.0844. Sun Channel Industries specializes in the sale and installation of Solatube, a revolutionary tubular skylight that brings abundant natural light to the dark areas of one’s home/office in a —Continued on page 30

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“Wee understand.”” From

Design to Client Proof

Completion Kitchens & Baths

Custom

Cabinets

forward to making your backyard your own private oasis!

Countertops

Flooring Fixtures & Tile

Sun Aire

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our 2 week

$395

completion guarantee”

10” lights 150 sq. ft. 14” lights 250 sq. ft.

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with the beauty of natural light.” For more information or to schedule a free consultation call (626) 339-9958 or visit www.sunchannel.net. R o s e k a y R e m o d e l e r s — Yo u r kitchen is not just a place where meals are prepared. It's the heart of your home, where your family comes together. It's a gathering place where a thousand memories will be made. Visit our comprehensive showroom at 411 W. Maple Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016. Next to Expo Design Center. Call now for in-home consultation. Ask About our 2 week completion guarantee. 626-446-5956.

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to completely change the feel of your home. For more information on the SolaTube and our other products, including our Solar Star Attic Fan call us at (818) 848-7652 or visit www.sunaire.com. World Caravan — Enter this magnificent store and discover another world. World Caravan offers eclectic furniture and accessories from every corner of the globe. The choices are endless! Hand-knotted rugs and unique accent pieces are arranged in artful vignettes that make it easier to visualize. Reasonable prices. 170 S. Lake Ave. Call (626) 578-1137.

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HEARR THEE BESTT BLUESS INN SANN GABRIELL VALLEY GREAT FOOD AND MUSIC Best LIVE BLUES for your listening and dancing in the San Gabriel valley. Plenty of free parking, good food and spirits! Best live blues house band in the U.S. “Bobby Bluehouse and special guests” playing every Friday and Saturday @ 8 pm. Blues Jam every Wednesday night with food specials and Happy Hour prices the whole night ($5 Weds. Admission applies towards food purchase.) Thursday night is “Honky Tonk Blues with Happy Hour whole night. Music starts @ 8pm. Thursday night is FREE POOL. Admission starts @ $5 weeknights, $10-$20 weekends.

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OST MUSIC BUFFS SPEND THEIR FREE TIME amassing and listening to their CD and record collections, attending concerts and reading entertainment magazines. But for Victor Vener, that level of interest wasn’t nearly intense enough. Vener is so passionate about classical music that he has founded and conducted two orchestras that have had a huge impact on Pasadena’s cultural life. As the founder of Pasadena POPS Orchestra, he brought a sense of fun and flair to the art form, while with the California Philharmonic, he has launched several innovative music series that have enticed thousands who might otherwise never have taken an interest in the music. “I came from a family that liked music, but they weren’t professional musicians. My mother sang popular songs, my brother played trumpet, and father was into classical music. At some point around sixth grade, I just had a desire to start playing instruments,” Vener recalls. “My brother is 16 years older than me and he would take me to the Pasadena Public Library, where they had listening rooms. He would put headphones on me and literally educated me. He was in his early twenties, and in his amateur way, taught me a love of music,” he adds. From the start, Vener stood out musically, master-

ing the trumpet and then other horn instruments. He earned the exalted status of first chair in his high school orchestra and later was offered a music scholarship to attend the University of Southern California. After completing his work for a doctorate at USC in 1978, Vener started out to teach college. But he fell into studio work, playing in orchestras recording film scores for the movie studios throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s. His performances can be heard on such classic scores as “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” the theme from “Dallas,” on James Bond films, for “Little House on the Prairie”, “Wonder Woman” and “Charlie’s Angels.” He also played in orchestras throughout Europe for a few years before deciding to establish a musical presence closer to home. Building on leadership lessons he learned in the Boy Scouts as a youngster and calling on his extensive contacts with musicians, Vener helped to guide the Pasadena POPS Orchestra to its debut in 1992. “About 22 years ago, there was only the Pasadena Symphony,” comments Vener. “I was the founder of POPS, but of course you bring a team with you. I was in charge, but other people came along to make the business work,” he says. Vener served as the Pasadena POPS Orchestra’s music director and conductor for —Continued on page 36 10 years. When his con-

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California Philharmonic Concerts ~ 11 Concerts - Two Locations Victor Vener, Conductor Six Saturday Evening Concerts Festival on the Green – Arboretum in Arcadia Cal Phil “Festival on the Green” concerts held at the world famous Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia. Concerts begin at 7:30 pm, with live jazz and dining from 5:30 pm. Tickets: $20-98, Call 626.300.8200 or purchase online at www.calphil.org Five Sunday Afternoon Concerts Walt Disney Concert Hall – Downtown LA Walt Disney Concert Hall is one of the world’s best venues for symphonic music. Concerts begin at 2:00 pm. Tickets: $40-95, Call TicketMaster at 213.365.3500 or www.calphil.org JOHN WILLIAMS Arboretum – June 30, 7:30 p.m. Walt Disney Concert Hall – July 1, 2:00 p.m. Phillip Feather, saxophone

Program includes: Williams – Star Wars, Harry Potter, Catch Me if You Can, Far and Away, Strauss – Also Sprach Zarathustra

Walt Disney Concert Hall – August 12, 2:00 p.m. Program includes: Beethoven Symphony No. 7, Defalla The Three-cornered Hat, Grease

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I GOT RHYTHM Arboretum – August 25, 7:30 p.m. Walt Disney Concert Hall – August 26, 2:00 p.m. Ayke Agus, piano. Program includes: Britten – Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, Brahms – Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Elgar Enigma – Variations, Gershwin – Variations on “I Got Rhythm”

Arboretum – July 14, 7:30 p.m. Walt Disney Concert Hall – July 15, 2:00 p.m. Bets Malone, soprano, Kevin Earley, baritone California Philharmonic Chorale, Donald Brinegar, director. Program includes: Jesus Christ Superstar, Chicago, Fiddler on the Roof, Annie Get Your Gun CARMEN ON BROADWAY Arboretum – July 28, 7:30 p.m. Walt Disney Concert Hall – July 29, 2:00 p.m. Suzanna Guzmán, mezzo-soprano, Robert MacNeil, tenor, Cedric Berry, bass-baritone. Program includes: Bizet Carmen Rossini, The Barber of Seville, South Pacific, Les Miserables LET’S DANCE Arboretum – August 11, 7:30 p.m.

MOVIE ADVENTURES Arboretum – September 8, 7:30 p.m. California Philharmonic Chorale, Donald Brinegar, director. Program includes: Gerrard/Zimmer – Gladiator, Williams – Saving Private Ryan, Shore – The Lord of the Rings, Rimsky-Korsikov – Scheherazade (A Clockwork Orange)

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tract was not renewed, he founded California Philharmonic, better known as CalPhil. If anything, CalPhil was an even more ambitious undertaking than creating the Pasadena POPS, says Vener. He planned to compete with the top symphonies in California, but he was unsure if Southern Californians would support another orchestra in a region where some 20 orchestras already existed. Even if the demand was there, where would his new orchestra perform? Vener took the risk, and set his sights on reaching what he calls the “second tier” level of the region’s orchestras – standing alongside the Pasadena Symphony and Long Beach Symphony in reputation, and just below the crown jewel of California classical organizations, the Los Angeles Philharmonic. “We wanted to be at that high level. That meant that the artistic quality, the number of events and the breadth of our repertoire would be keys to our success,” says Vener. He considered having CalPhil perform at the Hollywood Bowl or at the Los Angeles Music Center. He knew the standard was set by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and its then–$74 million annual budget. As Vener points out, orchestras are ranked by the size of their budgets. “It’s just plain dollars and cents that define an orchestra as either a civic or regional group. Next, you look at how active it is – does it offer five, eight or 20 concerts a year, and does it entertain 20,000 or 60,000 people a year? Third, is it reaching people through free concerts alone or paid shows? Finally, the quality of the orchestra is gauged by whether people come and buy tickets, and if the orchestra has done radio programs and made CDs.” Launching CalPhil presented other challenges. He had no musicians, no advance ticket sales, no audience and a $100 bank account. But by 2005 – a mere nine years after its inception – the orchestra has grown to have the eighth largest budget of the 125 orchestras in California. It has also established itself as a must-see destination, thanks to innovative, thematic shows at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, where CalPhil performs six concerts each summer during its “Festival on the Green” series. The orchestra will also perform five Sunday afternoons this summer at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the only group besides the LA Philharmonic to perform more than once at the prestigious venue. During the 2008 season, Vener will lift the baton 10 times at the Frank Gehry–designed concert hall. Still more shows are scheduled at Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium, long considered by aficionados as “the Carnegie Hall of the West,” thanks to its superb acoustics. Add in the Sunday afternoon chamber music series “Music, Martinis and the Maestro” at the Castle Green’s Romanesque Room, concerts at San Marino’s Old Mill and CalPhil’s annual July 4th extravaganza, “Americafest,” at the Rose Bowl, and it’s obvious that Vener is a busy man. “Today I play horns for fun, but essentially, I’ve spent the last 20 years being a conductor. The only instrument that I currently play is French horn and I’m playing that in our ‘Music Martinis and Maestro’ series at Castle Green,” says Vener. He likens conducting an orchestra to playing the world’s most complex musical instrument. As conductor, he has to coordinate the musicians’ hands, fingers and even their states of mind to provide a harmonious sound. “Bringing people together is the key to everything. We also have musicians from all over the world. How do conductors get one unified presentation by the orchestra? We rehearse a lot and then it’s up to us to conduct.” AM 36 ~ JULY 2007 ~ ARROYO

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Holly Street Bar & Grill has been a popular destination for steaks, seafood and live music for 20 years BY STEVE COULTER ~ PHOTOS BY EVANS VESTAL WARD

Just out of earshot from the bustling crowds of Pasadena’s Colorado Boulevard is a stretch of Holly Street that seems delightfully out of place. Boasting unexpected architecture that borrows as much from Old Europe as it does from New England, there is a quiet charm along these few blocks that is vintage Pasadena. At the heart of this tranquility is the Holly Street Bar & Grill, a jazz supper club that has been wowing locals and out-of-towners alike for 20 years. The co-owner, Alexis Nassif, has a simple explanation: “It’s a cool place and the music is really, really good. What more can I tell you?” Holly Street Bar & Grill has been a family affair since Alexis Nassif ’s mother, Anne, opened it in the late 1980s. Ms. Nassif left a successful career in real estate soon after the restaurant opened to help her mother run the restaurant, along with her brothers Paul and Christopher. Continuing the family tradition, Ms. Nassif ’s daughter, Lexanne, is the now a co-owner and the catering director. In the time since Holly Street Bar & Grill has opened, downtown Pasadena has become one of Los Angeles’s most popular night spots. But the restaurant has thankfully stayed mostly the same, with its trademark brick façade, warmly lit dining room, lush patio and top-notch California steakhouse fare. Sure, it has tweaked the menu to accommodate a younger clientele, but who is going to complain about the addition of pan-seared, sesame-crusted Ahi tuna served over Asian salad? The live jazz performances that were once featured as background music are now centerstage performances that attract aficionados every night of the week. Among the musicians who have performed recently are guitarist Jesse Bradley, vocalist Donna Deussen, classic jazz and R&B group Forecast, and Latin jazz musician Al Escobar. You are just off Colorado Boulevard, but Holly Street has a unique feel. Were you looking for that when you chose the location? 38 ~ JULY 2007 ~ ARROYO

There were two things that caught our eye when we were driving up the street – the Pasadena City Hall building and this used-brick building. It reminded us of the East Coast. But we don’t get a lot of foot traffic here -- not like the restaurants on Colorado. We are more of a destination restaurant. Who comes to Holly Street Bar & Grill? Have the crowds changed? When we first opened we had an incredible lunch business, because at the time there weren’t many restaurants in Pasadena. Now a lot of people really like to visit Pasadena, but we still have a lot of regulars. The area has changed tremendously over the years. There was an older clientele when we first opened, but the crowds around here have gotten younger. How has your menu changed to accommodate the new crowds? We’ve always had an upscale menu – salmon, homemade pastas, steaks and a great Caesar salad. Over the years we’ve added a fresh pan-seared Ahi, incredible salads, and vegetarian sandwiches. But we still do a lot of steaks and fresh fish.

Have you always featured live jazz? Originally, a piano player or little trios provided background music, and at some point in the evening, our business would just stop. I wanted people to stay longer, or for a whole new crowd to come in, so I figured if we had music that would bring in more people after a certain hour. I did it just to see what would happen, but I got lucky because there were a lot of people who wanted to participate. Now I’ve gotten started doing more bands. These days it starts at 9:00 p.m. on the weekends and it just goes. It’s really good.

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Sounds of Symphony, Shopping around for something to do? Check out some front row seats to the best live music in L. A. County. Take your pick. The Pasadena Jazz Institute has a full summer schedule of great jazz upstairs at Paseo Colorado. 626-398-2244, pasjazzinstitute.org. Maybe the combination of a beautiful setting such as the Huntington Library and Gardens and the sweet strains of Southwest Chamber Music will get you out of the house to enjoy a summer evening in the garden. 800-726-7147, swmusic.org. Whatever your taste in music, Pasadena offers a summer of talent. Check out: Coleman Chamber Music Association, 626-793-4191, colemanchambermusic.org; Pasadena Pops, 626-792-7677, pasadenapops.com; The Pasadena Symphony, 626-793-7172, pasadenasymphony.org; The Ice House, 626-577-1894, theicehouse.com. For more summer concerts and events, including Beach Boys Brian Wilson’s only Southern California show this summer, contact SoCal Tix Inc. at 800-888-7287.

Vintage Strings Located downstairs in the beautiful Green Hotel, Callier-Scollard Violins has been a Pasadena treasure for over 35 years. Bring in any classical string instrument, regardless of the condition, and they will turn it into a collectable. If there is a family heirloom that needs repair, bring it in and they will resurrect it with care and unmatched craftsmanship. Callier-Scollard specializes in custom rebuilds, bow re-hair, varnish touch-ups, bridge repair, and unique accoutrements. Step back in time and treat yourself to a singular shopping experience. Callier-Scollard Violins, 50 E. Green St., Pasadena, (626)795-2870.

Sounds from Everywhere. When it comes to music, everyone knows what he or she likes. Canterbury Records can satisfy patrons with the most discriminating taste. The selection here is second to none. It is the perfect record store for browsing, exploring and experimenting. Canterbury has huge libraries of classical, jazz, big band, vocals, and contemporary artists, on cd and wax. If they don’t have it, it probably wasn’t recorded. In addition to their huge catalogue, and rare collectables, they also have extensive live shows that run throughout the year. Call for more information, or pop in to browse the Albums and Videos. Canterbury Records, 805 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena. Call (626)-792-7184.

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Sounds of Silence. Get away from the hubbub of summer crowds and expand your mind. In a fast-paced world overrun with technology, Book Alley is an oasis of more traditional leisure pursuits. Turn the pages of a new book or explore the fine collectables in a setting straight out of a black and white movie. The extensive collection has rare and fine collectables including: the Encyclopedia of the Negro: Preparatory volume with reference lists, by W.E.B. Dubois and Guy B. Johnson, 1945 1st edition cloth bound for $175; Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, Volumes I through LXIII, June 1850 through November 1881, including works from Melville, Muir, Dickens, Whitman, Longfellow, Tennyson, to name a few, for $5000; and Hunter S. Thompson’s Hell’s Angels, 1967 1st edition in excellent condition for $1000. More treasures line every shelf at the Book Alley. 611 E. Colorado Blvd. 626-683-8083, bookalley.com.

New Sounds Do you want to expand your appreciation of music by learning to play an instrument? Neighborhood Music, a new concept training facility and music store that recently opened in the heart of Arcadia, offers you the chance. The mission of this unique store and studio is to spread the passion for music by using the best teachers and performers in every instrument to guide, coach and inspire their students. This store covers all of music, including voice, guitar, sax, cello, piano, drums, flute and French horn and all the woodwinds. Buy a beautiful new instrument and take group or solo lessons from the best. Neighborhood Music, 25 S. First Ave. Arcadia, Ca. 91006.

Modern Sounds. Bang & Olufsen has moved, so if you are looking for your favorite high tech lifestyle equipment store, then you will be happy to know that they are still in Old Town, at the corner of Pasadena Ave. and Green Street. This is their largest store in North America, and as you would expect, still features the sleek and unique stereos, custom flat-screens and cutting edge telephones. Make this summer an indoor affair. The futuristic media equipment is as cool as it is functional, a true marriage of media and style. New products come in weekly, including a new B&O 40-inch flat screen and audio system all in one, and soon a revolutionary universal remote will be in the store. Bang & Olufsen, 169 W. Green St., Pasadena, 626-449-5172, bang-olufsen.com.

Auto Sounds Sightwaves works hard to insure that they bring their customers the best audio experience possible. Whether you drive a Honda or a Ferarri, they will custom fit a sound system to your needs. When the summer gets hot, your car sound will make you cool. The professionals at Sightwaves have deals on Audiobahn, Kenwood, Phoenix Gold, Panasonic, Alpine, JL Audio, and Hertz. Along with a 10 % discount for window tinting for all Arroyo readers, they also offer financing from 90 days with no interest to 12 months with no interest. If you want to revamp the sound in your BMW, Mercedes, Lotus, Lamborghini, Ford, Toyota, or Chevy, call Jessie at Sightwaves. Sightwaves, 7320 N. Figueroa St., Eagle Rock, 323-258-7282, sightwaves.com.

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A GLORIOUS FOURTH July 4 — The Fourth of July means countless celebrations nationwide, and one of the best takes place right here in Pasadena. Americafest 2007 at the Rose Bowl promises to live up to its billing as the largest celebration in Southern California. The parking lots open at 8 a.m. The celebration begins with a family festival and barbecue court at noon and continues until 9 p.m. At 6 p.m., the stadium gates open for general admission seating. Opening ceremonies, the presentation of colors and the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner takes place at 6:55 p.m. At 7 p.m., the California Philharmonic, under the direction of Victor Vener, performs a concert of patriotic music titled “American Salute: The Faces of America.” Pyro Spectaculars, the Rialto, Calif.-based company that designed the fireworks display for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, the 100th anniversary celebration of the Statue of Liberty and the annual Macy’s 4th of July celebration in New York City, will provide its signature choreographed, revolutionary pyrotechnics following the concert. Call Ticketmaster at (213) 480-3232 or visit www.ticketmaster.com for tickets. Tickets can also be purchased from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 3 and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 4 at the Rose Bowl Stadium Box Office. Tickets are $12 per person, children 7 and under are free. Parking is $20 and includes a $5 coupon for food and beverages inside the stadium. Rose Bowl Stadium is at 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. Call (626) 577-3100 or visit www.rosebowlstadium.com/rosebowl_4th-07.htm.

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“KIDS IN THE COURTYARD” MEANS SUMMER FUN Thursdays in July in Old Pasadena’s One Colorado Courtyard promise fun for kids. Kids in the Courtyard teams One Colorado with the Armory Center for the Arts for free, participatory, live performances and art workshops. Events start at 11 a.m. and feature performances including juggling, magic, music and comedy. Afterwards, expert instructors from the Armory help kids create their own artwork. Activities end at approximately 12:30 p.m. July 5 — Michael “Tuba” Heatherton goes through his suitcase,and you never know what he might find there.It might be juggling, magic or live music, but whatever it is, it’s fun. July 12 — Drumtime Drum Circle with John Lacques means a magical mix of kids and percussion. It’s a hands-on audience participation event as Lacques leads the audience in a drum circle. Jul y 19 — The Soozi Show features Suzanne Haring performing physical comedy, slapstick and magic as a slightly inept adult has trouble with bubbles. July 26 — The Hope Street Youth Circus features amazing kids juggling, riding unicycles, stilts-walking and tumbling. One Colorado is on Colorado Boulevard between Fair Oaks and DeLacey avenues. Call (626) 564-1066 or visit www.onecolorado.com.

SOUTHWEST CHAMBER MUSIC CELEBRATES SUMMER AT THE HUNTINGTON Southwest Chamber Music welcomes the summer season at the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens. “Summer Festival at the Huntington” offers concerts Fridays and Saturdays through August. All concerts take place at the Garden Terrace and start at 7:30 p.m. July 6 & 7 — The festival opens with several selections. Walter Piston’s “Quintet for Flute & String Quartet is followed by the US premiere of Vietnamese composer Phuc Linh’s “Suite for Winds & Strings. The evening closes with Beethoven’s “Septet for Winds & Strings, Op. 20.” Jul y 20 — The festival’s second program includes the French Impressionism of Claude Debussy’s “Syrinx for Solo Flute” and “Sonata for Flute, Viola & Harp.” It also includes the 1960s influences of Lou Harrison and Luciano Berio, with Harrison’s “Suite for Cello & Harp” and Berio’s “Folksongs.” The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens are at 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. Call (800) 726-7147 or visit www.swmusic.org.

SONDHEIM PUTS IT ALL TOGETHER Thr ough A ug. 4 — The Sierra Madre Playhouse presents “Putting It Together” by Stephen Sondheim. The musical review features works that Sondheim himself put together from his own works, including songs from every score he has written, including some of his newer ones. The reprise provides his sometimes moving, sometimes humorous take on life through lyrics and melody. Call for show times.

Ongoing — Adults can learn to act with the Sierra Madre Players in an ongoing workshop with acclaimed acting teacher June Chandler Saturday afternoons at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Call (626) 355-4318 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org.

CAL PHIL FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN The California Philharmonic celebrates summer Saturday nights with its annual Festival on the Green at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. You can choose to be seated at tables or relax on the lawn, with meals prepared on the premises or picnics prepared at home. Live jazz and dining start at 5:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Here’s what to expect this month: July 14 — “Music Theatre: 100 Years of Joy” recreates the music of memorable Broadway shows, including “Jesus Christ Superstar,”“Fiddler on the Roof,”“Chicago” and “Annie Get Your Gun.” The evening features soprano Bets Malone, baritone Kevin Early and the California Philharmonic Chorale, directed by Donald Brinegar. Jul y 28 — “Carmen on Broadway” features sounds of classic opera and some of Broadway’s greatest moments. Mezzo-soprano Suzanna Guzman, tenor Robert MacNeil and bass-baritone Cedric Berry sing songs from “Carmen,” “The Barber of Seville,” “Les Miserables” and “South Pacific.” The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is at 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. Call (626) 300-8200 or visit www.calphil.org.

HELLO, DOLLY! Through J uly 14 — Glendale Centre Theatre presents the classic Broadway musical, “Hello, Dolly,” based on the book by Michael Stewart, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. The story focuses on Mrs. Dolly Levi’s attempts to marry Yonkers hay and feed magnate Horace Vandergelder, and who in the process, does a little matchmaking of her own. Follow the romantically humorous goings-on that are capped by the song that made the play famous. Glendale Centre Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., Glendale. Call (818) 2448481 or visit www.glendalecentretheatre.com.

OPERA FROM THE MOUTHS OF BABES July 12 through 15 — The Los Angeles Children’s Chorus presents the world premiere of an original opera,“Keepers of the Night”at Glendale’s Alex Theatre.The opera, by composer Peter Ash and librettist Donald Sturrock, features some wellknown adult voices, including mezzo-soprano Suzanna Guzman and soprano Lauren Libaw, along with 65 members of the LACC ranging from age 8 to 18. The production’s themes take in nature versus city, democracy versus aristocracy and group versus the individual. The story takes place in the mythical Forest of Arcadia, where four children are camping. The moon casts a spell over the children, using them to take revenge on her former lover, Ozalid the Owl. It is the largest production ever presented by a children’s chorus,. It begins at 7:30 p.m. July 12, 13 and 14 and 2 p.m. July 15. The Alex Theatre is at 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Call (818) 2432539 or visit www.alextheatre.org.

AUTOMOTIVE WORKS OF ART July 15 — Art Center College of Design is the scene of the 7th Annual Car Classic,“Dream Machines: Imagination Gone Wild.” Top automotive designers, including Luigi Colani, along with collectors and enthusiasts celebrate vehicles pushing the envelope of design through extravagant, unconventional and unique designs. Some 100 vehicles, including classics, sports cars, exotics, hot rods, custom and concept cars will be on display at the Sculpture Garden. Top designers will speak about key aspects of their works in morning and afternoon sessions. Vintage race films will be shown throughout the event, and visitors can view the transportation design studios where students are currently designing a future Indy car and a new Bugatti concept car. In addition, you can tour the school’s facilities, including the Technical Center, galleries of student work and more. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Art Center College of Design’s Hillside Campus, 1700 Lida St., Pasadena. General admission is $55, $25 for Art Center alumni and children 12 and under, free. Call (626) 396-4216 or visit www.artcenter.edu/carclassic.

A GRAND BUILDING’S GRAND RE-OPENING The recently refurbished and historic Pasadena City Hall will be the scene of two community events this month celebrating the building’s re-opening. July 15 — Centennial Square will be the focus of activities from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. The event features street performers, special exhibits, strolling musicians, storytellers, activities for kids and artists creating paintings of the building. At 7:30 p.m., Rachael Worby and the Pasadena Pops perform a free concert titled, “Music Under the Stars.” During the event, you can purchase food from vendors or bring your own picnic. Centennial Square is in front of City Hall on Garfield Avenue. July 22 — Come back for an afternoon of activities and rare guided tours of the building by Pasadena Heritage from 3 to 6 p.m. The one-hour tours start every 20 minutes, with the last one starting at 5 p.m. In addition, there will be live music, refreshments, exhibits chronicling the building’s retrofit and restoration, historical displays, children’s activities, video presentations, an art show and more. For information about both days’ events, call (626) 744-4000.

ALL JAZZED UP AT SUMMER CAMP Jul y 16 thr ough 27 — The Pasadena Conservatory of Music’s Summer Jazz Camp lets seventh to 12th grade students learn all about jazz. Kids will study early New Orleans, Chicago and New York jazz in a participatory camp where everyone will share in making music. Conservatory instructor Toby Holmes will teach the camp. The instructor is an alumnus of Frank Zappa’s band, Pasadena POPS, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Disneyland Band and more. Tuition is $300. The camp runs Mondays through Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. at Pasadena Conservatory of Music, 100 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena. Call (626) 683-3355 or visit www.pasadena conservatory.org.

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IT’S A PARTY ON THE BRIDGE July 14 — The July 4th celebration at the Rose Bowl isn’t the only action in July in Pasadena. Ten days later, the Colorado Street Bridge Party celebrates the historic structure in a grand style. Hosted by Pasadena Heritage, Pasadena’s premiere historic preservation advocacy group, the party provides family fun, music, food and more. The party is in the spirit of the tradition that began with the architecturally distinctive bridge’s opening in 1913, when some 3,000 residents attended. This year’s event includes food and drink (including alcohol and soft drinks) from a host of restaurants and vendors representing an array of cuisines at reasonable prices. Music and dancing take the spotlight on three stages with a talented list of performers. Acts scheduled for this year include: Wreck ‘n’ Sow; Jaymee Carpenter; The Hollywood Combo; The Cain Enablers; Mercy and the Merkettes; The Superstitions; and Snotty Scotty and the Hankies. A variety of children’s activities include a visit by the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team, songs and comedy for kids by Dan Crow, Duffy the Clown, Glendolf the Magician and much more. In addition, a number of beautifully restored antique and classic cars will be on display. Advance tickets for the general public are $13 for adults, $6.50 for kids age 7 to 12 and free for children 6 and under. Free parking is available at the Norton Simon Museum at 411 W. Colorado Blvd. (parking lot closes promptly at 11:30 p.m.). Free parking is also available at Avery Dennison (enter off Kensington Place off Orange Grove between Holly and Walnut Streets) and on surface streets. Paid parking is available in the Elk’s Club parking lot, corner of Orange Grove Boulevard and Green Street. You can also catch the ARTS Bus at the corner of Green Street and Orange Grove Boulevard. Buses run every 15 minutes during the event. Call (626) 441-6333 or visit www.pasadenaher itage.org. Tickets at the gate are $15 for adults, $7 for kids 7 to 12, and kids under 7, free. The party runs from 6 to 11 p.m. The Colorado Street Bridge is located on an extension of Colorado Boulevard west of Orange Grove Boulevard. 44 ~ JULY 2007 ~ ARROYO

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Rocky Behr, owner of the Folk Tree in Pasadena, shares her personal collection of contemporary and folk art and native musical instruments

or more than 30 years, Rocky Behr has trekked to remote villages worldwide in search of folk art for her Pasadena store, the Folk Tree. Along the way, she became a serious collector for herself as well as her customers. A step inside her Pasadena duplex, which was built in 1927 by the actor Cesar Romero for his sister, is like entering an Aladdin’s cave of contemporary and folk art treasures from around the world, particularly Latin America. The walls and shelves are crammed with works by artists such as Maximino Javier, Francisco Onate, Alejandro Colunga, Rodolfo Morales, Jose Luis Cuevas and Manuel Jimenez.

“You open the refrigerator and find art,” quips Robert Klein about the staggering amount of art that Rocky, his cousin, has tucked away in her Pasadena home. Behr herself remembers rummaging through a closet for a book of matches and discovering a forgotten folk art masterpiece. “I put things away for safekeeping and forget what I have,” she admits ruefully. Behr has become somewhat of a folk hero herself among folk art enthusiasts because of the efforts she makes to find unusual items for her store, which has become a folk art mecca for Southern Californians. She travels by boat, foot, train and jeep in search of new works by undiscovered artisans— no mean feat for a woman in her seventies. During her travels, Behr began collecting folk musical instruments. She’s not sure if her interest can be traced to her mother, an opera singer who sang in early talkies, or a natural response to the beautiful items. All Behr knows is that she fell in love with works of art that happened to make music. “I remember being in Copper Canyon in Chihuahua, Mexico and seeing a Tarahumara Indian carrying this beautiful drum. I asked him, ‘Where can I find one like that?’ He said, ‘You can’t.’ So I said, ‘Would you consider selling?’ ‘Yes,’ he answered, ‘for the right price,’ ” recalls Behr. Behr’s collection of musical instruments does not stop with drums. She has brought home shakers from Mexico, Guatemala, Peru and Native American tribes, a stringed instrument from Transylvania, whistles from Slovenia, Hungary and Mexico, a marimba from Mexico, rain sticks from Pozos, Mexico and gongs and a tree bell from Indonesia. One of her most intriguing instruments is a collection of giant black pots, known as ollas. Filled with water, ollas lead a double life as a percussion instrument. “I like handmade things that are not quite what you expect or the way they should be,” Behr explains. “If something makes me laugh, I buy it.” Judging by the vast size of her collection, Behr must have a terrific sense of humor. When she ran out of even closet space a few months ago, Behr converted the lower floor of her duplex into a gallery, entitled the Marengo Collection, so that friends and the public could see her collection. Some gallery works are for sale. “It’s the hunt I enjoy most of all,” says the self-described “flea market–garage sale addict” who also leads art-prospecting tours for her customers two or three times a year. “And I love to share my finds. The gallery gives me yet another way to do that.” AM To make an appointment to visit Rocky Behr’s personal gallery, call 626.568.3635. For more information about the Folk Tree, located at 217 South Fair Oaks in Pasadena, call 626.795.8733 or visit www.folktree.com.

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Looking for something to do on summer evenings? The Levitt Pavilion is celebrating summer with free evening concerts, Wednesday through Sunday. Each night offers a different theme. Wednesdays is geared to kids, Thursdays focus on world music, Fridays present the cool grooves of R&B sounds, Saturdays offer Musica Latina for dancing and Sundays are for jazz lovers. The Summer Concert Series are much more than a chance to listen to music. “The performing arts are an essential block for building community,” comments Levitt Pavilion executive director Coralie Whitcomb. “History and sociology remind us that through the experience of the arts, societies raise their compassion and understanding of the world that surrounds them,” she says, adding that programs such as these make Pasadena one of the southland’s premiere cultural destinations. The Levitt Pavilion, designed by Edward Mussa, has been a fixture at Memorial Park since 1930 when it was called simply the Gold Shell. But by the 1950s, the park had deteriorated into a dreary and nearly abandoned site. The pavilion was renovated in 2002, thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Mortimer Levitt Foundation. Restorers repaired the band shell, installed new lighting and wired the pavilion for acoustics. It now serves as a setting for cultural activities and family outings. But in the end, Whitcomb attributes the success of the Summer Concert Series to the performances: “They offer outstanding entertainment in a beautiful community park, where we all speak the same language—the universal language of music.” The Levitt Pavilion is located at 85 E. Holly St. in the heart of Old Pasadena at Memorial Park, right off the Fair Oaks exit from the 210 freeway, and on the corner of Walnut and Raymond.

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