Posts Tagged ‘glendale’
When Glendale Ruled the Skies – Part 1 of 3
From 1923, when it was known as the Glendale Airport, to the World War II era, when the military took it over, Grand Central Air Terminal was the main commercial airport serving Southern California and the ancestral home of what became Convair (General Dynamics) and Hughes Aircraft.
Courtesy: The Glendale Public Library
Benefit Concert in Glendale to Raise Funds for Philippines
“We Are One!” is a one-night only benefit concert to raise funds for typhoons Ondoy and Parma disaster relief in the Philippines. It will be held on Thursday, October 22 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale at 6pm. Tickets go on sale today! Typhoon Ondoy violently struck Manila and portions of neighboring provinces on September [...]
When Smoking Was Cool
“When Smoking Was Cool” is the new art exhibit at the Black Maria Gallery in Glendale (3137 Glendale Blvd). It opens Saturday, October 17 (with an artists reception from 7 to 10 pm) and runs through November 14. “When Smoking Was Cool” mounts a tongue-in-cheek critique of the American propensity for legislating social behavior. While [...]
Sold Out Shows for “In My Life”
Fans lined up outside Glendale’s Alex Theatre to a sold-out showing of In My Life. The film also sold out in theatres in San Francisco and New Jersey. The story is a comedy-drama, starring John Lloyd Cruz, Luis Manzano, and Vilma Santos in her much anticipated comeback film. It offers the viewer a perspective on [...]
Twilight Hikes and Ghost Fests
Glendale’s Parks and Recreation Services has a couple of cool events coming up this month. Get out your coats and warm shoes because it’s time for hikes at dusk and scary ghost stories. The weather is finally cooling down, which means Fall is here. Time to put away the summer swimsuits and get ready to [...]
October Events at the Alex Theatre
Glendale’s Alex Theatre has been the centerpiece of the City’s arts, culture and community programming for many years. The theatre’s diverse schedule boasts roughly 250 events and attracts more than 130,000 patrons per year. Program offerings range from classical, contemporary and world music concerts, to film screenings, live theatre and stand-up comedy. Check out what’s [...]
