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June 6, 2018 by Melanie Hooks
Though she never appears onstage, Nigerian-American playwright Mfoniso Udofia might just be the real star of Boston Court Pasadena’s newest show “Her...
Federal Funding Awarded for Jackie Robinson Community Center Improvements in…
A Cleaner Arroyo Seco Is Within Reach: Here’s Why This Project Matters
One Colorado Launches Free Third Sunday Wellness Series in Pasadena
Pasadena Public Library Hosts Route 66-Themed Fuse Bead Craft June 17
South Pasadena Library Hosts Singing Ranger Jack This Wednesday, June 17
Summit Education Center Launches Summer Internship Program for Local Students
Greater Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley Set for Week of Sunshine, Gradual…
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Author: Melanie Hooks p. 26
Melanie Hooks found her footing early on with storytelling. Drawn to Wales for a year of college, she eventually followed the call of the West, which led her to Southern California and later to Texas. Today, she embraces every opportunity to immerse herself in and celebrate the diverse artistry of the world. She's a seasoned writer whose work reflects the depth of her experiences.
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February 17, 2018 by Melanie Hooks
THEATRE REVIEW In the end, the problem lies with the play. Henry V asks: is there a moral war? And answers “Yes”… because God wants me to win. Who...
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October 25, 2017 by Melanie Hooks
THEATRE REVIEW – “Sinner’s Laundry” Friday night launched the IAMA Theatre Company’s 10th Anniversary celebration and the premiere of Sinner’s...
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August 4, 2017 by Melanie Hooks
THEATRE REVIEW – “The Dream on Royal Street” “To sleep, perchance to dream”…of Vegas? By Melanie Hooks Lounge singers anyway. Tatiana and...
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August 3, 2017 by Melanie Hooks
Want to see Metallica? Green Day? Bruins football? With free parking? Easy peasy. Just ride your bike. By Melanie Hooks and Misch Anderson Looks like the Rose...
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August 2, 2017 by Melanie Hooks
THEATRE REVIEW – “The Marvelous Wondrettes” – (EXTENDED!) Sierra Madre Playhouse’s summer musical comes in two parts: Act One – 1958. Senior...
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July 17, 2017 by Melanie Hooks
Attention singles, if you must small talk, make it about books. By Melanie Hooks The Altadena Library is throwing a Must Love Book – Speed Dating event at...
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July 6, 2017 by Melanie Hooks
REVIEW Did you miss the recent Pasadena Chalk Festival? No problem. Its founders, Tom Coston and Patricia Hurley, curated the Pasadena Museum of History’s...
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June 2, 2017 by Melanie Hooks
If you know four other people, then you know someone struggling with a serious mental health issue. Maybe that person is you. By Melanie Hooks Pasadena’s...
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May 23, 2017 by Melanie Hooks
Want to love summer action movies again? Ignore the critics, and treat yourself to King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Directed...
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March 29, 2017 by Melanie Hooks
If you’re standing, sit down! Here’s the sad news: MMP may be dead! By Melanie Hooks Rumors have been circling around for quite a while in and...
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March 10, 2017 by Melanie Hooks
THEATRE REVIEW Did Darwin skip a link? Here’s a line we don’t often hear: “I’m going to make you feel great about your body.” Now place it in the...
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February 15, 2017 by Melanie Hooks
THEATRE REVIEW Here are the top five reasons to check out Sierra Madre Playhouse’s Bee-luther-hatchee this weekend! By Melanie Hooks The small five-actor...
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November 27, 2016 by Melanie Hooks
Need a holiday treat for the family? Perhaps a slice of a loving family coming together during troubles instead of splintering apart? Sierra Madre Playhouse...
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November 22, 2016 by Melanie Hooks
A great deal of art has been inspired by this idea: “to move forward in life, we have to make peace with the past.” One only has to look at world headlines...
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October 28, 2016 by Melanie Hooks
The South Pasadena Public Library is a beautiful yet simple Carnegie building, donated by the industrialist to the small town a hundred years ago. But on...
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