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Mountain Views News Saturday, October 2, 2010

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MountainViews-Observer Saturday, October 2, 2010

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5-Day Forecast

Sierra Madre, Ca.

HOT STUFF!

“We’re havin’ a heatwave, a tropical heatwave...” I was going to pose the
questions as to who sang it first, who made it more famous the second
time, in what movies, and who wrote it, but all you have to do these days
is look it up on the internet - way too easy! For those of you who do, check
out the lyrics - pretty racy stuff for 1938 and even 1954! I’m not gonna
give away the answers though... you never know when QuizMistress
Deanna might want to use ‘em in her Tuesday Night Trivia at Cafe 322!
I suggest you do your homework. Trivia Night details below and photo
of the hostess attached. You can also see her perform with the Mellow
Dz, Mercy & the Merkettes and New Astroturf.

SAT. 10/2 - WRECK ‘N’ SOW @ ME & ED’S PIZZERIA IN LAKEWOOD,
6:30 - 9:30pm. 4115 Paramount Blvd. Bluegrass.

SAT. 10/2 - OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE FRET HOUSE IN COVINA.
309 N. Citrus Ave. (626) 339-7020. Always on the first Saturday of the
month, and just one dollar for performers or audience. Sign-up starts
at 7:30. If there aren’t enough slots for everybody they’ll make a list for
the next month, and call you. Each act gets two songs or ten minutes,
whichever comes first. The show starts at 8:00. They’ll have desserts and
coffee ready. Bring your friends and family and join the show! http://
www.frethouse.com/

OCTOBER 3rd - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SON MATT!

SUN. 10/3 - BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN
SOUTH PASADENA, every Sunday, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-
441-2443. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

SUN. 10/3 - “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!

MON. 10/4 - MAX BUDA @ THE OLD TOWNE PUB IN PASADENA,
9pm? Corner of fair Oaks & Union behind the Container Store. Enter
thru alley off of Holly Ave. 626-577-6583. Chester, Jerry, Ted, Bruce,
Peter and Nick on noisemakers. An eclectic mix of jazzed-up rock. One
of my favorite bands. Every first Monday night.

“TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA” @ CAFE 322 with QUIZMASTER
DEANNA, 8pm. $2 per person to play, CASH or gift certificates to the top
3 teams. Fun and educational! 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!

THURS. 10/7 - 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/

THURS. 10/7 - COW BOP @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W.
Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar & great Italian food. Cowboy Jazz,
Western Bebop. PintoPammy on vocals. Lots of fun! http://www.cowbop.com/

SAT. 10/9 - 5th ANNUAL WINE & JAZZ WALK IN DOWNTOWN
SIERRA MADRE, benefitting the City of Hope. Live music on 12 indoor
and outdoor stages, food and wine, exotic cars, silent auction, etc. $40
presale/$50 day of event. Tickets and info: 626-355-0024 or on the web: www.
sierramadrewineandjazzwalk.com

SUN. 10/10 - BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH
PASADENA, every Sunday, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. http://
www.bigbbrenner.com/

SUN. 10/10 - “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!

TUES. 10/12 - WRECK ‘N’ SOW @ THE PIKE BAR & RESTAURANT IN
LONG BEACH, 8:30pm. 1836 E. 4th St. Bluegrass.

“TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA” @ CAFE 322 with QUIZMASTER DEANNA,
8pm. $2 per person to play, CASH or gift certificates to the top 3 teams. Fun and
educational! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414.

THURS. 10/14 - 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/

THURS. 10/14 - LISA FINNIE & FRIENDS @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE,
8 - 11pm. Full bar & great Italian food! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-
5414. Country/Jazzy Folk, and always quality musicians.

FRI. 10/15 - NEW ASTROTURF @ CAFE 322 in SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm.
All ages welcome - bring the family for dinner. Full bar & great Italian food!
322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Folk/Rock & Classic Country. Back to
their usual first Thursday of the month in November.

SUN. 1017 - BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH
PASADENA, every Sunday, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. http://
www.bigbbrenner.com/

SUN. 10/17 - “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 NIGHT TRIVIA” @ CAFE 322 with QUIZMASTER DEANNA,
8pm. $2 per person to play, CASH or gift certificates to the top 3 teams. Fun and
educational! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414.

TUES. 10/19 - Band practice with the Aluminum Marshmallow & The Age
of Aquarius Horns at Mario’s Cafe 322, immediately following trivia with
Quizmistress Deanna (9-11ish). 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414.

THURS. 10/21 - 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/

THURS. 10/21 - RICK SHEA & THE LOSIN’ END @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA
MADRE, 8 - 11pm. Full bar & great Italian food! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
626-836-5414. Americana/Roots/Country.

SAT. 10/23 - “BLUESAPALOOZA” IN DOWNTOWN COVINA WITH LIVE
MUSIC ON SEVERAL STAGES, BEER GARDEN, KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, ETC.
bluesapalooza.org

SAT. 10/23 - St. Rita’s Harvest Festival. (Show time and supporting acts to
be determined.) The annual pilgrimage to the birth place of the Aluminum
Marshmallow. Games, rides, food, beer/wine. 322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra
Madre.

FRI. 10/29 - HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS IN DOWNTOWN SIERRA MADRE
FOR THE KIDS - TRICK OR TREATING @ SHOPS & RESTAURANTS 3:30-
5pm, COSTUME CONTEST SIGN-UPS in Kersting Court 4-5pm, COSTUME
PARADE from Kersting Court to Memorial Park 5pm, COSTUME CONTEST
in the Park 5:30pm.

FRI. 10/29 - SWING DANCE PARTY with FLAT TOP TOM & HIS JUMPCATS
@ CAFE 322, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great
Italian food, dance floor.

SAT. 10/30 - HALLOWEEN FREAKOUT COSTUME PARTY AND CONTEST
WITH MERCY & THE MERKETTES @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8pm
- Midnight. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Cash prizes!

SAT. 10/30 - HALLOWEEN COSTUME & DANCE PARTY @ THE
AMERICAN LEGION IN EAST PASADENA, 8pm - Midnight with SNOTTY
SCOTTY & THE HANKIES and HORSES ON ASTROTURF. 179 N. Vinedo
Ave. 626-792-9938.

SAT. 10/30 - MORE HALLOWEEN MADNESS and 1st ANNIVERSARY
BASH @ T. BOYLE’S TAVERN IN PASADENA, 9pm? 37 N. Catalina (in the
alley - formerly Toe’s Tavern and the Handlebars) Live band, costume contest,
spicy pickled eggs! http://www.tboylestavern.com/

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

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

Mon: Sunny Hi 90s 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

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

The Sierra Madre Public Library
is pleased to present Broadway
and film veteran Duffy Hudson
performing as Edgar Allan Poe
in a solo show, “The
Shadow of the Raven.”
The performance,
which is free and open
to the public, will take
place at the Library on
Thursday, October 14,
at 7:00 p.m.

Poe wrote some
of the darkest and
most chilling tales in
American literature,
and was himself an
enigma. To this day,
even the circumstances surrounding
his own death remain a mystery. In
this unique play, Poe rises from
the dead and looks back at his life
through the lens of some of his most
famous works.

Duffy Hudson is an accomplished
actor, director, scriptwriter and
filmmaker, having performed on
Broadway and off-Broadway for
more than fourteen years.
He has acted in several
feature films and directed
more than 300 theatrical
productions. His film
company, Cinncinatus
Motion Picture, recently
completed a feature film,
Tattered Angel, starring
Lynda Carter.

Middle and High School
students may be able to obtain
extra English or Theater class
credit for attending this event.

Interested students should check with
their teachers before the program date to
ensure that credit will be given. A proof
of attendance form, to be filled out by the
student and signed by Library staff, will be
available following the performance.

The Shadow Of The Raven Comes To Sierra Madre Playhouse

Sierra Madre Fire
Department Apparatus
Dedication Ceremony

The City of Sierra Madre
Fire Department would
like to invite the residents
of the City of Sierra Madre
to join us in a dedication
ceremony on Saturday
October 9th, 2010 from
9am to 11am. This
ceremony will dedicate
three new pieces of fire,
and ambulance apparatus
the fire department
has recently purchased
and placed into service.
Members of the general
public who attend the
ceremony will have the
opportunity to see the new
equipment up close and
personal; as well as, take
a tour of the fire station,
and speak with current
members of the Sierra
Madre Fire Department.
Refreshments will be
provided to all those who
attend. Fire Chief Stephen
Heydorff; as well as,
members of the current
and past city councils will
be making comments
during this occasion. The
ceremony will take place
at the Sierra Madre Fire
Department located at 242
W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

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.

HalloweenHappenings 2010Friday, OctOber 29, 20103:30-5:00pm - dOwntOwn trick-O-treating4:00-5:00pm - cOstume cOntest sign-up (@
kersting cOurt)
5:00pm - cOstume parade (starts in kersting
cOurt)
5:30pm - cOstume cOntest (@ memOrial park)
all events Freecall 626-355-5278 FOr mOre inFOrmatiOnpresented by the cOmmunity & persOnnel services depart-
ment, sierra madre kiwanis club, and sierra madre vOlun-
teer FireFighters assOciatiOn

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