Here’re some photos and a few videos for you to enjoy:

Fagin and his Gang performing “You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two!”

It’s a Fine Life (Reprisal)

“Reviewing the Situation” with Fagin and Specialty Dancers

“I Shall Scream” with Mr. Bumble and Widow Corney

Oliver was directed by Janet Jackson and choreographed by Jackie Kopcsak. The kids put on an awesome show!

Oliver! was the first musical adaptation of a Charles Dickens’ work to become a hit on stage. Based on “Oliver Twist,” musician Lionel Bart wrote the book, music and lyrics for the original London production. The show launched the careers of
Davy Jones, Phil Collins and Steve Marriott. Oliver! became the first British musical to transfer successfully to Broadway and is still popular today.

Thank you to all the parents and supporters without whom, this show would never take place.

Once again it’s that time of year! Come out and join the merchants on Huntington Drive for San Marino’s Traditional Christmas Around the Drive.
The festivities take place on Huntington Drive between Del Mar Ave. and Bedford Rd.

Santa will be arriving on the Old #1 Fire Truck at City Hall at 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy treats from the shopkeepers as they will be keeping their businesses open after hours to offer you snacks as you stroll down the drive. There will also be trolley rides and carolers to get you into the Holiday spirit!

Be sure to come out and support the businesses on Huntington Drive who have made this evening possible for the community for over 15 years.

For additional information please call 626.286.1022.

 Take a look here at some photos from last seasons Christmas Around the Drive.

Interested in other Holiday festivities taking place near you? Please visit Pasadena Festivities for additional holiday fun!

From our family to yours Happy Holidays and Warm Seasons Greetings!

This year the Southland Orchid Show is celebrating  its  5oth Anniversary with an amazing show and sale!

◊ Location: The Huntington Library – Art Collections & Botanical Gardens ◊

1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino

Friday, October 16th 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sat. & Sun., October 17th & 18th 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Hundreds of exotic blooms, from Arpophyllum to Zygopetalum, will be on view in elaborate displays interpreting this year’s theme, the “Golden Age of Orchids.” Dozens of local and international exhibitors will be featured, and vendors will have a wide range of orchid plants and related merchandise for sale.

Lectures will be given on Saturday and Sunday. You will be able to learn about Orchid conservation strategies, the species that make up the modern pot plant orchid, the origin of species by natural selection, and much much more!

Be sure to stop by and view the lovely Orchids that will be on display this weekend!

Would you like to learn more about the San Marino Area? Please feel free to visit our San Marino City Guide.

For more San Marino activities taking place this October please visit  San Marino Festivities.

Interested in the homes for sale  San Marino area? Feel free to search San Marino Homes for sale.

To search for homes in the Greater Los Angeles area please visit www.SearchMLSforFree.com

If you are thinking of buying or selling a San Marino home, please give us a call for a comprehensive and free consultation. We can be reached at 626-204-3340.

IRINA NETCHAEV & ASSOCIATES

Pasadena Real Estate Agents

Pasadena, California

(626)629-8439

Photo by Sasha Netchaev

If you have not visited Sweet & Savory in San Marino, you are truly missing out!

Sweet & Savory markets itself as a bakery and edible delights specializing in Old-Fashioned American baked goods. They are open for breakfast, lunch and offer dinner to go.

My daughter first told me about the cafe and said that they rival Heirlooms when it comes to cupcakes. As a fan of South Pasadena’s Heirloom’s unbeatable Hostess cupcake, I had to try these for myself.

Granted, I’ve been working really hard on trying to lose 10 or so pounds that I’ve put on this year by signing up at San Marino’s Women’s World so… I had to think long and hard how much exercise time I’d have to add in to work off the cupcake, but curiosity and the moist looking chocolate cupcake easily won.

Also, Sweet & Savory is the only place around Pasadena that carries Intelligentsia coffee. So… armed with my youngest kid, I drove up to the bakery and, unfortunately, saw the closed sign.

Fortunately for me, we glimpsed a lady in the back of the cafe and knocked – putting on the saddest face I could manage.

I explained that we had a cupcake emergency and just had to try their Chocolate cupcakes. It turns out that Dora, the owner of the cafe, was very sweet, took pity on us and opened up the bakery to sell us 2 of her last 3 cupcakes – yeah!

Dora also said that she’s at the store most evenings and Sundays working on paperwork and not to hesitate to knock in the future. I love that!

The cupcakes were absolutely creamy, moist and delicious! At $3 per cupcake, a great deal for baked fresh every morning home made dessert!

Try some for yourself! Sweet & Savory is located at 2142 Huntington Drive just a bit West of San Marino Avenue.

We did find a spot close to the Virginia entrance of Lacy Park. It should be convenient trying to find it late at night.

This year, the program includes the Rotary Club of San Marino Parade with the San Marino City Council, San Marino School Board Members and Little League All Stars participating. The parade starts at 4:45 and will run through 6 pm.

From 5 pm to 8 pm is the Family Fun Zone time so bring the kidlets. Tom Sullivan’s Dixieland Band will entertain from 7 pm to 7:45 pm and San Marino High School Chambre Choir will perform God Bless America, National Anthem and America the Beautiful at 8:45 pm.

Fireworks will begin at 9:05!

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Photo by Sasha Netchaev
June 2009
Huntington Library
San Marino California

To help celebrate, guest author – Ray Bradbury will be in attendance at 1 pm. Ray Bradbury is best known for Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles, but has authored more than 500 published works.

Many of his books were adapted for movies and TV.

Also, at the Crowell Library at 11:30 am, a musical performance with Sarah Yu on Zither and at 2 pm. Jim Jam Children’s program: “Tales from the Chinese New Year”.

San Marino library is located at 1890 Huntington Drive in San Marino, California (corner of West Drive.) Come early for easy parking.

Also, right next to the library, Huntington Middle School is the location for the annual Chinese New Year Carnival sponosored by the Chinese School. The carnival begins at 9:30 am and ends at 1 pm.

If you make it out to San Marino today, don’t forget to visit Lacy Park. It’s just a few blocks away. Remember that on weekends, there’s a small entry fee so bring some cash.

See you in San Marino!