The Valley Line: Three Texas Tenors, and high on Hillsides

Wow! Here we are already into February. Last week, after the rainstorm drenched us Monday, it seemed that we leaped straight to July, as the...

The Valley Line: A week that started with a rainstorm

I loved Monday’s rainstorm. I lived in Seattle for several years, and while there, acquired a rainy day state of mind. However, last...

The Valley Line: A night of fine food, great wine

Oh, what a night it was! The grand kickoff dinner for the fourth annual Pasadena PinotFest was held Sunday, with proceeds benefiting the in-...

The Valley Line: A new year and new beginnings

Here we are into the second week of January already. I reluctantly removed the ornaments from my tree, wrapping each one carefully in tissue...

The Valley Line: A celebration of a wonderful float

By the time you read this, 2012 will be here. Happy 2012 — may it be a good year for all of us. I’m certainly planning on this...

The Valley Line: Dancing their way home for Christmas

I hope you had memorable holiday celebrations. I certainly did, as we celebrated with my sister, Nubby (don’t ask — the...

The Valley Line: Ringing it in with a Dickens Dinner

Santa, that man who wears a red suit and carries a bag chock-full of toys, is getting ready for his yearly mad dash around the world in just...

The Valley Line: VHH event opens the holiday season

It was a first and it was a “wow” event! It was the inaugural Verdugo Hills Hospital Women’s Council Poinsettia Ball...

The Valley Line: Partying with Prosecco, Prosciutto, and Pasta

Oh my, I don’t want to see another slice of turkey for a long, long time. Our Thanksgiving feast was abundant as usual, but by now I&...

The Valley Line: Sounds of singing caress foothills

Some folks around our burg might think the cloudy, cooler days are inclement. I think they are wonderful. I’m at last catching the...

The Valley Line: Books, elbow fractures and good times

Wow, there has been a fast and furious social buzz going on around town. I’ll try to catch you up on all the news.

Pigs set to fly as event raises bucks for float

As the countdown to New Year’s Day nears and work begins in earnest on the city’s float entry in the Rose Parade, members and...

The Valley Line: First night brings 'Twelfth Night'

I’m thrilled that it is feeling a little more like autumn. Even a mere hint from the weather people that we might have some rain...

The Valley Line: Helping children color in their world

Last weekend I went to visit cousins who live in Oak Glen (elevation about 4,700 feet) where autumn was in full and colorful swing....

The Valley Line: Halloween, and an Asian evening

The little ghosts and goblins will be out and about this coming Monday eve, so make sure your candy bowl is full.

The Valley Line: It's the fall season for Valleyites

Do you think its autumn yet? Last week’s heat wave left me wondering. I liked the rainstorm we had the week before much better. Just...

The Valley Line: 'Pasadena to Paris' gets Three Waiters

Sultan, the cat who adopted the staff at the Pasadena Museum of History, welcomed the formally-dressed guests to the museum’s “...

The Valley Line: Looking forward to 'Autumn Moon'

Tiffany & Co. in Pasadena was the setting for the Pacific Asia Museum’s patron party on Sept. 22, spotlighting the plans for the...

Intimate 'Only at Descanso' event a success

Educational and public programs offered throughout the year at Descanso Gardens received a boost Saturday night when nearly 200 supporters...

Great wines and food equal cool cash for schools

More than 550 people turned out for the La Cañada Flintridge Ninth Annual Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting on Sunday, benefiting the...