Featured Events in Pasadena in May, 2024 (June Updated)

MALAYA proudly supports KINdom in presenting "Weaving Stories and Dreams - LA" at Meraki Creative Lounge on 1577 Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90041, on May 14, 2024. This exclusive event brings together master Yakan weaver Evelynda Otong, master T’boli storyteller Myrna Pula, and cultural entrepreneur Virgie Nicodemus for a unique cultural exchange with the Los Angeles community. Delve into the rich art and culture of the Philippines in an intimate setting. Please note that space is limited for this extraordinary gathering. Admission is free to attend this captivating event.

Discover the inner workings of the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena. Explore exclusive areas such as the locker rooms, field, press box, and the revered 1922 museum. Step into the luxury suites and more on a guided tour of this National Historic Landmark. Immerse yourself in the rich history of 'America's Stadium,' where legendary moments have unfolded. From the original 1922 locker room to the Court of Champions, your tour guide will unveil captivating stories of the stadium's past, including historic events like the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final. Be prepared for a two-hour journey filled with outdoor adventure and enlightening historical insights that will leave a lasting impression. Arrive 15 minutes early, wear comfortable walking shoes, and adhere to the dress code guidelines for a pleasant experience. Open to the public on May 24th at 10:30AM and 12:30PM, this public guided tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into the heart of the Rose Bowl Stadium.

“ART A to Z” is a particularly wide-ranging exhibition from the gallery’s holdings in its mission to further introduce the gallery to its new local audience. While Pasadena and San Marino boast two of the nation’s major museums, Jack Rutberg Fine Arts is the first gallery focusing on contemporary and modern art commensurate with those exhibited in its museums. Artists such as Edgar Degas, Henri Fantin-Latour, Georges Rouault, Marc Chagall, Kaethe Kollwitz, Diego Rivera, Pablo Picasso, Francisco Zuniga, Hans Burkhardt, Karel Appel, Hannelore Baron, Arman, Claire Falkenstein, George Herms, Sam Francis, Patrick Graham, Llyn Foulkes, and other formidable names of modern and contemporary art make up just some of the gallery’s holdings, so presenting a comprehensive view of the gallery’s holdings is impossible. The answer to that limitation of space is addressed in a novel curatorial approach – “ART A to Z” will be a revolving exhibition, and as works of art are sold, their new owners will be allowed to take their acquisitions home, and the exhibition will be re-installed as required, encouraging visitors to revisit the gallery on multiple occasions. With the initial 30 works spanning nearly 100 years on view in the initial installation of “ART A to Z,” no fewer than three times that number of works in the que, covering the entire alphabet, but Jack Rutberg bemoans that the collection has no artists whose names starts with the letters “I, Q, and Y.”