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Summer is about being outdoors, enjoying activities with friends and family and of course, heading over to your favorite park for a concert.  If that concert is free, well... that's even better.

So, without further ado, here's a list of Summer Concerts in the Park.

2009 Summer Concert Schedule:

ALTADENA, CA

Location: 568 East Mt. Curve Ave. in the Ampitheater at Farnsworth Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Down Beat Express (Big Band)	Saturday, June 27th
Elk's #99 Concert Band (Patiotic Music)	Saturday, July 4th
The Surfing Safaris (Beach Party)	Saturday, July 18th
Elliott Caine (Jazz Trumpet)	Saturday, July 25th
Melena (Latin Jazz)	Saturday, August 1st
Those Manning Boys (Irish Dance & Song)	Saturday, August 8th
Brian Hughes (Jazz Guitarist)	Saturday, August 15th
All American Wranglers (Country)	Saturday, August 29th
Hot August Night (tribute to Neil Diamond)	Saturday, Sept. 12th

ARCADIA, CA

Location: 240 West Huntington Drive - City Hall West Lawn

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. There will also be a Free Kids Fun Zone with games and crafts

Hodads (Beach Tunes)	Thursday, July 9th
Hollin' Blues Boogie Band (Blues)	Thursday, July 16th
Rockit Scientists (Tribute to Baby Boomers)	Thursday, July 23rd
Silverados (Country)	Thursday, July 30th
Cold Duck (70's)	Thursday, August 6th
Jumpin Joz (Swing)	Thursday, August 13th
Rubber Soul (Beatles Tribute)	Thursday, August 20th

COVINA, CA

Location: 301 North 4th Avenue Covina Park Bandshell

Time: 7:30 p.m.

The Answer (Classic Rock)	Monday, June 22nd
Covina Concert Band - Swing with the Big Bands	Thursday, June 25th
Cold Duck (R&B)	Monday, June 29th
Covina Concert Band - America: Home Sweet Home	Thursday, July 2nd
The Hodads (Beach Boys Tunes)	Monday, July 6th
Covina Concert Band - Broadway Curtain Time	Thursday, July 9th
Suave (Latin Jazz, Disco & Salsa)	Monday, July 13th
Covina Concert Band - Night at the movies	Thursday, July 16th
Undercover Girls (Rock hits)	Monday, July 20th
Covina Concert Band - Music for the Young at Heart	Thursday, July 23rd
Film at Eleven & The Late Breaking Horns (Classic 60's n 70's)	Monday, July 27th
Covina Concert Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes	Thursday, July 30th

GLENDORA, CA

Location: 160 North Wabash Avenue, Glendora - Bandshell at Finkbiner Park

Time: 6:00 p.m.

The Answer (Classic Rock)	Sunday, July 12th
Stone Soul (Motown & Soul)	Sunday, July 19th
Disco Diva (70's Dance)	Sunday, July 26th
Elvis	Sunday, August 2nd
The Wise Guys (Big Band)	Sunday, August 9th
All American Wranglers (Counrty)	Sunday, August 16th
Cold Duck (R&B)	Sunday, August 23rd

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA

Location: 1301 Foothill Blvd., Memorial Park

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Wake the Bard  (Traditional Celtic)	Sunday, June 21st
Misplaced Priorities (Classic Rock) Classic Car Show prior to Concert	Sunday, June 28th
Steve Roth (Elvis Tribute)	Sunday, July 5th
The Jack Lantz Big Band (Big Band)	Sunday, July 12th
Pacific Coast Highway (Light Rock)	Sunday, July 19th
Brian Lynn Jones & The Misfit Cowboys (Country)	Sunday, July 26th
Swing Inc. (Swing)	Sunday, August 2nd
Hot August Night ( Tribute to Neil Diamond)	Sunday, August 9th
Bluegrass Billionares (Bluegrass)	Sunday, August 16th
Palm Drive ( Classic Rock)	Sunday, August 23rd

LOS ANGELES - DOWNTOWN

Location: 350 South Grand Avenue, Downtown Los Angeles - California Plaza

Call: 213-687-2159

Hal David - Musicology 302	July 9th 8:00 p.m.
Rocky Dawuni	July 10th 12:00 & 8:00 p.m.
Buika & Perla Batalla	July 11th 8:00 p.m.
Justo Almario's Afro-Colombian Ensamble	July 17th 12:00 p.m.
Watcha Clan & CuCu Diamantes	July 17th 8:00 p.m.
Albita	July 18th 8:00 p.m.
The Bad Plus & Wendy Lewis	July 24th 12:00 & 8:00 p.m.
Curumin & Novalima	July 25th 8:00 p.m.
Lo Cor de la Plana & Fishtank Ensemble	July 31st 12:00 & 8:00 p.m.
Mentiritas, La Santa Cecilia & Mr. Vallenato	August 1st 7:00 p.m.
Haegum Plus	August 7th 12:00 & 8:00 p.m.
Tanya Tagaq & Hyperpotamus	August 8th 8:00 p.m.
K.B. Solomon: The Paul Robeson Project	August 9th 8:00 p.m.
Toto la Momposina y sus Tambores	August 14th 12:00 & 8:00 p.m.
Rokia Traore	August 15th 8:00 p.m.
Inspiration House Poetry Choir	August 20th 8:00 p.m.
Adaawe	August 21st 12:00 p.m.
Rahim Alhaj	August 21st 8:00 p.m.

MONROVIA, CA

Location: Library Park Bandshell

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Doo Wah Riders	Sunday, July 12th
Moon Dance	Sunday, July 19th
The Answer	Sunday, July 26th
Reflex	Sunday, August 2nd

 

PASADENA, CA

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Well, I've written about the lack of photos in our Multiple Listing Service and vented about this issue long enough here and on my other real estate blog - PasadenaViews.  Now, I wish I could say that someone has listened at our real estate board, but that's not the case.  Fortunately, the implementation of a new system called CARETS and the data integrity issues associated with that system, facilitated this change. 

As of June 15th, all real estate agents in Pasadena are REQUIRED to have at least one photo uploaded with their home listing.

Also, real estate agents are finally required to mark their properties for sale to correctly identify whether or not a home listing is a short sale or a foreclosure.  I can't tell you how often, I've shown a home to my home buyers only to find out later on that the home is a short sale and not a regular sale.

Oh... and how about the third rule about updating information about a home listing timely.  Home buyers want to know whether or not a home is in escrow or sold or had a price reduction.  It's only common sense!

Here's what the Multiple Listing Service Announcement looks like:

KEY i-TECH RULES CHANGES

Beginning Monday, June 15th, the CARETS Data Integrity Standards will apply to all i-Tech listings. Most of the rules that you have been following will remain the same. Below are three key differences.


1. MANDATORY PICTURE: At least one (1) picture related to the listed property MUST be included within five (5) days of listing entry.

2. SHORT-SALE/REO: You may not include any information regarding a short-sale or REO/bank owned property in the Public Remarks of a listing, including that the listing is Not a Short-Sale or REO. Shortly i-Tech will add mandatory entry fields for both sale types. In the mean time, use the Short Pay and REO fields under TERMS to designate the type of sale. Special information on the sale may be placed in the Agent Remarks section.

3. SUBMISSION DEADLINES: Entry and changes to listings must be made within 48-hours of the event, excluding weekends and holidays.

 

 

Now if it was me, I'd add some additional rules.  Let's see... how about:

• No more BLURRY PHOTOS!
• Let's have a minimum of 6 photos to ensure that Pasadena home buyers will have a better understanding of what a property is all about and not waste their time.
• No photos with old "stamped" dates allowed.

I am sure there are quite a few more things that should be disallowed and actually insisted upon.  Ultimately, it's what separates a great real estate agent that cares about the homes they sell and their clients from mediocre ones.

What do you think?

READ MORE:

Pictures are worth a thousand words!

Photos that will NOT sell your home

What makes a Great Real Estate Agent

 

 

IRINA NETCHAEV & ASSOCIATES

Pasadena Real Estate Agents

445 South Fair Oaks Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91105

(626)204-3340

 

 

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Actually, this year the Showcase House of Design is in San Marino right on the border of Pasadena and just steps from South Lake Avenue Shopping District.  It is truly a magnificent Italian Renaissance Revival estate built in 1917.  This gorgeous property was designed by the renowned Pasadena architect G. Lawrence Stimson and has over 10,000 square feet of living space and sits on 2 acres of land.

Rumor has it that this estate belongs to one of San Marino's past city mayors.  It's a huge honor to have your home selected to be the Showcase Design home.  At the same time, it takes a lot of patience on the part of the owner because they have to move out months ahead of time to allow designers the time to work their magic.

 

 

It is interesting to note that Pasadena's Showcase House of the Arts is an all volunteer organization with members donating their time and talents since 1948.  They originally started out as The Pasadena Junior Philharmonic Committee, and adopted the Pasadena Showcase House of Design as their annual benefit in 1965. It is one of the oldest, largest and most successful house and garden tours in the nation.  For more information please visit Pasadena's Showcase House website.

I love visiting the Showcase House of Design each year not only to see the amazing transformation and vision of individual designers, but also to visit the shops and restaurant which is catered by Wolfgang Puck.  The shops have the most amazing selection of beautiful, hand made gifts - perfect for Mother's Day!  I always stop by Wick'd Bean Candle display and load up on my favorite scent - Champagne and Apricot. 

The Shops and Restaurant at Showcase hours are:

Tuesdays 9 am to 5 pm

Wednesdays through Friday 9 am to 9 pm

Saturdays and Sundays 9 am to 5 pm.

Closed on Mondays.

 

The Showcase House Entry Hours:

Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday - 9 am to 3:45 pm

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 9 am to 7:45 pm

Ticket times are scheduled on the quarter hour.

Closed on Mondays.

 

To order tickets, please call 714-442-3872 or visit www.pasadenashowcase.org

 

Ticket Prices are from $30.

 

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Do you have $52 Million to spare?  Extraordinary Pasadena luxury estate

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I just came back from voting today. My polling place was at the Fellowship Hall in the San Marino Community Church. There were no lines and the process was very organized. The setting of the San Marino Community Church was beautiful so I thought that I'd capture some of these moments on film.

 

Starbucks and Sierra Cup in Monrovia are giving away free cups of coffee to voters and Ben & Jerry's is giving away free ice cream. So, go out, vote and celebrate with coffee and yummy ice cream!

Want to learn more about San Marino California, visit our San Marino City Guide page!

 

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Over the last couple of days, I've been taking long walks around Pasadena and San Marino and looking at all the amazing decorations that are gracing our beautiful homes.  It's no small feat to put some of these up.  I, for one, am not much for decorating - maybe it's the lack of time or just not enough creativity - I don't know.  My decoration was three huge pumpkins (2 of which unfortunately walked away off of my porch a few days ago) and a door hanger.

This morning, as I'm watching my kids put together their costumes, get the cookies and cups ready for school parties and talk about this evening's activities, I'm reflecting on how commercialized Halloween is getting.  This is not going to be a rant, but out of curiousity, I wanted to look at some Halloween facts as presented by National Retail Federation.

• "This year, the average person plans to spend $66.54 on the holiday, up from $64.82 one year ago. Total Halloween spending for 2008 is estimated to reach $5.77 billion."
•  "This year, consumers will spend an average of $24.17 on Halloween costumes (including costumes for adults, children, and pets). People will also be buying candy ($20.39 on average), decorations ($18.25) and greeting cards ($3.73)."
• National Retail Federation estimates that total Halloween spending is expected to reach $5.77 billion
• Halloween remains most popular with young adults, as 18-24 year-olds plan to spend $86.59 on the holiday, the most of any group.

Are folks trying to get away from the economical roller coaster by focusing on Halloween?  Is it because, Halloween falls on a Friday this year, that adults are taking more of an effort in decorating and getting ready to celebrate?

As my social media buddy, Dave Taylor asks - What will Halloween look like 20 years from now?

What are you doing around Pasadena to celebrate Halloween this year?

Whatever you do STAY SAFE and HAVE FUN!!!

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