Mountain Views News          Saturday, September 25, 2010

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CALENDAR

 MountainViews-Observer Saturday, September 25, 2010 

 
Weather Wise


5-Day Forecast 

Sierra Madre, Ca.

 Mon: Sunny Hi 100s Lows 60s 

 Tues: Sunny H 90s Lows 60s 
Wed: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s 

 Thur: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s 

 Fri: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s 
Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service

End of Summer Edition

A HUGE thank you to all the great musicians who played 
at my birthday bash last month, and also to all of you 
who attended - I hope you had as much fun as I did! And 
my sincere apologies to Tony at the Buc and Kevin at 322 
for taking most of their customers away that night! Stay 
tuned to the Music News for more fun events coming up at 
the American Legion. OK - I hope I didn't miss anyone or 
anything... I'm sort of out of practice!

 

RECURRING GIGS:

SATURDAY - DAVE OSTI "Unplugged" @ the Novel Cafe 
in Pasadena - alternating Saturdays. 1713 E. Colorado 
Blvd., between Meredith & Bonnie. 626-584-5495. Beer, 
wine & food.

 SUNDAY - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO 
IN SOUTH PASADENA, every Sunday, 11am - 2pm. 1009 
El Centro. 626-441-2443. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/ 

 THE SUBS have a new venue, Glendora Continental - 316 
West Route 66. Every other Sunday, 6-10pm. End of the 
weekend fun!

 OPERA TO BROADWAY" VOCAL PERFORMANCES 
@ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7-10pm. 322 W. Sierra 
Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. 
Every Sunday evening. Get there early - they pack 'em in! 

 TUESDAY - AMAZING BRAZTEC ORCHESTRA 
(featuring "Veal or no Veal" and LIVE Karaoke.) Dave 
Osti's weekly extravaganza. Every Tuesday Night @ Aztec 
Hotel/Mayan Bar in Monrovia, 9pm (corner of Foothill and 
Mayflower) 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/
edit/?id=146702138677570#!/pages/
Amazing-Braztek-Orchestra/146702138677570

 

Didn't see it listed for Sept: TUESDAY - "QUIZZIDGE" - 
back to Tuesday nights at 8:00pm??? Hosted by Deanna 
Cogan @ Cafe 322. $2 per person to play/up to 4 on a team. 
Cash prizes/gift certificates to the top 3 teams. 322 W. Sierra 
Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. 

 

"WEDNESDAY NIGHT PLATTER PARTY" @ THE 
BUCCANEER, 9pm. Bring your favorite vinyl records and 
play an entire side on the house turntable, commercial free! 
70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. No cover, full bar, 
friendly service!

 NOW WEDNESDAYS? IT WAS THURSDAYS IN 
AUG., BUT I BELIEVE THAT'S CHANGED - CALL TO 
VERIFY - The MELLOW Dz (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) 
alternating @ Oceanview Bistro in Montrose from 7:30-
10pm. 3826 Ocean View Blvd. 818-248-2722. Acoustic 
Rock. www.ovbistro.com

 

THURSDAY - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY 
BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 6 - 9pm, every Thursday. 
1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. Burgers, Brews & BLUES. 
http://www.bigbbrenner.com/ 

 

FRIDAY - The MELLOW Dz (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) 
Fridays @ The Brass Elephant/Aztec Hotel in Monrovia 
(corner of Foothill and Mayflower) from 6-9pm. NOTE: 
earlier time for Fri. 9/3: 5 - 8pm.

 

BARRY SCHWAM (the Thermin guy) "I play to backing 
tracks almost every Friday night (the 4th Friday of each 
month excepted) @ the yogurt shop in Sierra Madre's 
Kersting Court, "Yogurt and More", from 7 to 9pm. I play 
to about 50 or 60 cover tracks. I even have a following! My 
slogan is: Come to Yogurt and More, to hear music on the 
Theremin, and get your culture."

 

Please remember to call and verify all info. before making 
plans. Everything is subject to change. This is show biz, after 
all... 

THIS WEEK and beyond: 

 SAT. 9/25 - ROCK NITE @ Cafe 322 in Sierra Madre, 10pm 
- Midnight (after dinner music.) DOS featuring Mike Watt, 
ARE YOU A COP?, FATSO JETSON. 322 W. Sierra Madre 
Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food, no cover. 

Hope to see you out & about, SierraMadreSue 
sierramadresue@yahoo.com 

BEST USED BOOK SALE 

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”
- Albert Camus

Nestled between the lazy days of summer and the chilly 
days of autumn is the time when the days are sunny and 
warm, but the nights are crisp and cool. What a perfect time 
to nestle up with a hot drink and an inviting book.

Isn’t it nice to know the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library 
regularly offer up wonderful deals on the purchase of books. 
We’re holding our October Best Used Book Sale on Friday, 
October 1st 3pm to 7pm, and Saturday October 2nd 10am 
to 2pm. The sale will be located at the Sierra Madre Public 
Library, 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd in Sierra Madre.

Don’t miss a perfect opportunity to shop early for your 
Holiday Gifts. You are invited to browse inside and outside 
the Library for beautiful Coffee Table books which, we 
might add, make excellent gifts.

All sale proceeds benefit Sierra Madre Library Programs. 
Call (626) 355-7186 for information. Stop by early for the 
best finds. And remember, the library exists to serve the 
needs of you and your family. We are here for you.

ANNA IN THE TROPICS” OPENS AT SIERRA MADRE 
PLAYHOUSE ON OCTOBER 8 

WHEN: Oct. 8- Nov. 13, 2010. Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2:30. Dark 
on Oct. 10. Gala Opening Night performance on Friday, October 
8 is preceded by a light buffet and Champagne reception at 7:15 
p.m. 

ADMISSION: $20. Seniors (65+) and students (13-17), $17. 
Children 12 and under, $12. 

RESERVATIONS: (626) 355-4318. 

ONLINE TICKETING: www.sierramadreplayhouse.org 

 The cast for the Sierra Madre Playhouse production of “Anna 
in the Tropics” includes Arturo Aranda, Gerry Del Sol, Minerva 
Garcia, Eric Neil Gutierrez, Vanessa Marquez, Arturo Medina, 
Will Vasquez and Claudia Vazquez. 

 Assistant director: April Ibarra. 

 Sierra Madre Playhouse had found a comfortable niche, 
presenting mid-century American and British classics. In its new 
period of growth, it plans to expand its audience by presenting 
more challenging contemporary works. That includes “Anna in 
the Tropics,” one of the new centiury’s best plays.

Sierra Madre Library to Take Part in 
“Snapshot” 

A Day in the Life of California Libraries

On Monday, October 4, The Sierra Madre Public Library is joining 
libraries across the state in participating in “Snapshot: One Day in 
the Life of California Libraries,” to show how important academic, 
public, school, and special libraries and library systems are to the 
state of California. This Snapshot Day has been developed by the 
California Library Association (CLA).

The Library will compile statistics, customer comments, 
photographs, and other data chronicling a typical library day. The 
results collected will be added to those of other libraries across 
California, by CLA, to show how libraries provide invaluable 
services to California citizens.

Toni Buckner, Sierra Madre Public Library Director, reflecting on 
the importance of libraries in the life of the community, stated, 
“Our libraries provide irreplaceable and unique services to our 
communities, especially in these stressed economic times. Library 
usage is rising throughout California, and the demand is growing 
for books and other resources. As library services nationwide are 
being curtailed, access to a wide variety of educational programs 
and databases, as well as free computer and Internet use in our 
public libraries has proven invaluable, especially to job seekers 
and students. We hope that this “snapshot” of a day in the life of 
California libraries will reinforce in the minds of decision makers 
the critical need for their ongoing support of library resources 
and services.”

What has the Sierra Madre Library meant to you? We invite you 
to drop by any time between 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. on October 4, 
and share how libraries in general, and the Sierra Madre Library 
in particular, have impacted and made a positive difference in 
your life. Haven’t been to our—or any—library in a while? You 
might be surprised to learn that the library isn’t “just about books” 
anymore. Let our friendly staff give you a tour and explain the 
many valuable free services available to you.

For more information on this event, please call 626-355-7186, 
or visit either the Library’s website at www.sierramadre.lib.ca.us, 
or the CLA website at www.cla-net.org. The Sierra Madre Public 
Library is located at 440 West Sierra Madre Boulevard in Sierra 
Madre. 

Sierra Madre Playhouse 

Second Stage Coming Up

October 10, 7pm Day After Day with Christy Mauro-Cohen

An enchanting musical about the life of America’s 
sweetheart, Doris Day, and her incredible career. Enjoy 
such Day favorites as “Sentimental Journey,” “Que Sera 
Sera,” “When I Fall in Love,” and many more. A Theatres 
of Vision Production.

October 17, 7pm An Evening with Fritz Coleman 

The consummate TV weatherman brings his unique 
insights to today’s news. All seats $25 for this fundraiser.

October 24, 7:30pm War of the Worlds radio play directed 
by Bill Martyn

You are in the studio as this exact rendition of the original 
October 30, 1938 Orson Wells radio broadcast captures the 
horror that set off panic across the nation. 

 

November 7, 7pm Tin Pan Alley Years by Julia Riva

Three-time Academy Award winner Harry Warren got his 
musical start in Tin Pan Alley in the early 1900s. Julia Riva, 
Harry’s granddaughter, wrote and stars in this memoir of 
those early days. Join Harry, Julia, and the Theatres of 
Vision Gang as they sing and dance some of Harry’s Tin 
Pan Alley hits like “I Found a Million Dollar Baby,” “You’re 
My Everything,” “This Heart of Mine,” and many, many 
more.

Creative Costuming 
with Recycled Materials

Go Frugal and Green 
This Halloween!

On Wednesday, October 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sierra 
Madre Public Library, Holly Cleeland, author “Glue & 
Go Costumes for Kids: Super-Duper Designs,” will teach 
parents and children how to create unique, oversize, eye-
catching costumes with recycled and other readily available 
supplies, such as plastic cups and plates, cardboard boxes, 
fabric and foam core.

Ms. Cleeland has been featured on the Rachel Ray Show, 
the View with Barbara Walters, and KTLA 5 with Gayle 
Anderson. She has worked with the 99 Cent Only Stores 
and five of her creations have been licensed by Smart and 
Final. She is also the creator of Lawn Cheers, a line of 
popular outdoor holiday decorations.

Three costumes, designed and constructed during the 
presentation, will be raffled off at the end of the program.

For more information on this event, please call 626-
355-7186, or visit either the Library’s website at www.
sierramadre.lib.ca.us, or the CLA website at www.cla-net.
org. The Sierra Madre Public Library is located at 440 West 
Sierra Madre Boulevard in Sierra Madre. 

 ( ) Golf & Lunch $70 ( ) Golf Team Registration $250 ( ) Tennis & Lunch $50 ( ) Lunch Only $25 
( ) Golf Tee / Tennis Court Sponsor $100 (includes one round of golf or tennis entry and lunch) 
( ) I cannot attend but wish to make a donation of $ 
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Release Waiver:
Intending to be legally bound, and assume all risk in connection with or in any way related to my participation in the Oktoberfest Golf and 
Tennis Tournament, I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, my training and health are adequate for me to compete safely in this event. 
In consideration of your accepting my entry, I assume all related risks and do hereby for myself, executors and administrators, waive and 
release forever any and all rights and claims or damages I may hereafter occur to me against the persons or organizations 
affiliated with this event, including but not limited to the City of Sierra Madre, committee members, and any and all supporters of the event, their 
representatives, successors and assigns, for any injuries suffered by me while participating in the Oktoberfest Golf and Tennis Tournament. 
Further to the extent, relevant, I hereby authorize the City of Sierra Madre to film or photograph myself or my child while participatingin City- or City Community Service- sponsored events, and to use such films or photographs in television programs (including but not limitedto community access television) or any other public forum without compensation to me or my child, and I specifically authorize the City of SierraMadre to use such photos for marketing and promotional purposes. I hereby agree that in connection with that filming or photography,
neither I nor my child will perform copyrighted works or works that are the subject of any trademark without the consent of all copyright 
or trademark holder or holders. I and my child hereby relinquish any copyright or trademark, or any other intellectual property protectionsor any right to privacy under any applicable law in connection with any performance filmed or photographed by or on behalf of the City.
Signature Date: 
Registration Formbenefiting the Sierra Madre Youth Activity Center