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          “Collage” at the Altadena Library

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          An Exhibit Worth Traveling To

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          Brahms in South Pasadena for Eight Days

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          What could be a better way to conclude a 4th of July weekend than attending an exceptional concert in South Pasadena? By Toti O’Brien The New Hollywood...

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          California Art Club’s 300 Artworks Exhibition at Former PMCA Building

          March 4, 2019 by Toti O'Brien

          Here is one more occasion for art lovers to enjoy the wonderful building formerly hosting the Pasadena Museum of Contemporary Art. By Toti O’Brien From...

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          A Feast of Discovery at a Pop-Up Art Show in N. Hollywood

          February 16, 2019 by Toti O'Brien

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          Goodbye PMCA

          October 6, 2018 by Toti O'Brien

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          Poetry Corner: Vulnerable

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          Losing One of Pasadena’s Unique Colors

          July 18, 2018 by Toti O'Brien

          Announcements have been sent, articles have appeared on the local press and in the L.A. Times. PMCA will close its doors at the beginning of this coming...

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          Rudy Cole: Making Art About Art

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