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Mountain View News Saturday, September 7, 2024

Pasadena 
vs. Hate 
Resource Fair


Caltech Presents Tesla, 

A Radio Play for the Stage

 Join the City of Pasadena Parks, 
Recreation and Community 
Services (PRCS) Department, 
Pasadena Human Relations 
Commission, Western Justice 
Center, and Pasadena Unified 
School District (PUSD) for the 
Pasadena vs. Hate Resource 
Fair on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 
2-5 p.m. at The Maxwell 
House, 55 S. Grand Ave.

 This free, family-friendly 
event will include light 
refreshments, arts & crafts, 
community resources, and 
restorative justice circles led 
by Pasadena youth and special 
guest speakers. Collaborating 
organizations include 211LA, 
The Boys & Girls Club of 
Pasadena, Remainders 
Creative Reuse, and more.

 The event is held as part of 
United Against Hate Week 
2024. Civic leaders created 
United Against Hate in direct 
response to the sharp rise 
in expressions of hate in 
communities. The campaign 
wants to empower local 
residents to take action in 
their local communities 
and alter the course of this 
growing intolerance. When 
cities and their residents work 
together against hate, respect 
and civil discourse, embrace 
the strength of diversity and 
build inclusive and equitable 
communities for all.

 To join the movement, 
residents are encouraged 
to post signs, host events, 
share stories, attend rallies, 
and connect with schools 
and neighborhood civic 
institutions. For more visit: 
UnitedAgainstHateWeek.org.

 As part of the Getty-led 
PST ART: Art & Science 
Collide Festival, Caltech 
presents Tesla: A Radio 
Play for the Stage, written 
by Dan Duling and starring 
Gregory Harrison, Dan 
Lauria, Hal Linden, Charles 
Shaughnessy, French Stewart 
and Vanessa Claire Stewart 
for five performances only 
October 4, 5, and 6 at Ramo 
Auditorium on the Caltech 
campus.

 The production is directed 
by Michael Arabian and 
produced by Conwell S. 
Worthington, II. The sound 
effects are by Tony Palermo. 
Tesla: A Radio Play for the 
Stage is presented as part of 
Opening Doors, Caltech’s 
performing arts series that is 
funded as part of the Getty’s 
PST ART: Art & Science 
Collide. 

 Tickets are available at: pst.
caltech.edu/events/opening-
doors?

 When Martin Eberhard 
and Marc Tarpenning named 
their newly incorporated 
company Tesla Motors, 
Inc. in 2003 to build “a car 
manufacturer that is also 
a technology company” as 
a tribute to the Serbian-
American inventor Nikola 
Tesla, his name became one 
of the world’s most known 
brand names.

 Tesla himself is now the 
subject of Tesla: A Radio 
Play for the Stage, telling 
the story of the brilliant, but 
controversial inventor and 
futurist during the late 19th 
and early 20th centuries. 
Consider: while Thomas 
Edison was busy inventing 
commercial appliances 
for the 20th century, Tesla 
was already imagining 
technology (wireless power, 
the possibility of world-wide 
wireless communication that 
could fit in one’s pocket) for 
the 21st century.

 His volatile relationship 
with Edison, his allegiance 
with George Westinghouse, 
and his confrontations 
with the power brokers of 
American business provide 
the framework for this 
fascinating, compelling 
and wildly entertaining 
production.

 The play is staged as a 
radio drama (Tesla was 
posthumously credited 
with the invention of radio) 
featuring live, very theatrical 
sound effects and a cast of 
six renowned actors who 
portray close to 50 different 
characters while chronicling 
Tesla’s life.

 Michael Alexander, on 
behalf of Caltech Campus 
Arts and Culture, said, 
“Director Michael Arabian 
and producer Conwell 
Worthington II have 
assembled one of the most 
well-known casts in recent 
memory to perform this play 
which tells the story of one of 
the most integral, intriguing 
and possibly eccentric figures 
of modern life. But unlike 
E.L. Doctorow’s Ragtime, 
Tesla is not a fiction, but based 
on Tesla’s actual life, which 
was indeed instrumental to 
how the 20th century there-
after played out.”

 Ramo Auditorium is located 
1200 E California Blvd.


Equestrians Selected for 2025 Rose Parade

 The Pasadena Tournament of 
Roses announced Thursday the 
18 equestrian groups set to ride 
in the 136th Rose Parade themed 
“Best Day Ever!”

 According to officials since the 
Tournament of Roses began in 
1890, Equestrian units have been 
an integral part of the Parade 
and its surrounding festivities. In 
2025, these units will showcase 
a diverse array of horse breeds, 
highlighting their skill and poise. 
Each unit promises a unique 
blend of skills and dazzling 
costumes, adding an extra layer 
of charm to the festivities. The 
participating equestrian units 
of the Rose Parade are prepared 
to entertain on the world stage, 
from horses that square dance 
to award-winning cowgirls and 
police horses who bring joy to 
children’s hospitals.

 The Equestrian units make 
a lasting impression, and this 
fantastic lineup will complement 
the floats and bands that will 
journey down Colorado Blvd. on 
New Year’s Day.

 In addition to riding the five-
and-a-half mile Rose Parade 
route on Wednesday, January 1, 
2025, these equestrian groups are 
invited to take part in Equestfest 
on Sunday, December 29, 2024, 
at the Los Angeles Equestrian 
Center. Equestfest promises 
thrilling displays of tricks, 
precision drills, dance routines 
and impressive roping skills.

Rose Parade Equestrian units:

- Arabian Horse Association 
Versatile Arabians – Greenwood 
Village, Colorado

- Blue Shadows Mounted Drill 
Team – Lake View Terrace, 
California

- Budweiser Clydesdales – St. 
Louis, Missouri

- First Cavalry Division, Horse 
Cavalry Detachment – Fort 
Cavazos, Texas

- International Andalusian and 
Lusitano Horse Association– 
Birmingham, Alabama

- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s 
Department - Sheriff’s Museum 
Foundation – Los Angeles, 
California

- Los Hermanos Banuelos 
Charro Team – Altadena, 
California

- Mini Therapy Horses – 
Calabasas, California

- Northwest Spotted Drafts – 
Ferndale, Washington

- Painted Ladies Rodeo 
Performers – Sacramento, 
California

- Scripps Miramar Ranch – San 
Diego, California

- Spirit of the West Riders– 
Arcadia, California

- The New Buffalo Soldiers – 
Shadow Hills, California

- The Norco Cowgirls Rodeo 
Drill Team – Norco, California

- The Valley Hunt Club – 
Pasadena, California

- United States Marine Corps 
Mounted Color Guard – 
Barstow, California

 The Pasadena Tournament of 
Roses is a volunteer organization 
that hosts America’s New Year 
Celebration with the Rose 
Parade presented by Honda, 
the Rose Bowl Game presented 
by Prudential and a variety 
of accompanying events. The 
Association’s 935 Members 
supply more than 80,000 
volunteer hours, which will 
drive the success of the 136th 
Rose Parade, themed “Best Day 
Ever!,” on Wednesday, January 
1, 2025, followed by the College 
Football Playoff Quarterfinal 
at the 111th Rose Bowl Game 
presented by Prudential. Visit: 
tournamentofroses.com.

Construction 
Project Begins 

Near City Hall

Pictured top Rose Parade 2023: 
Photo by D.Lee/MVNews

The Great 
California 
ShakeOut

 Pasadena Water and Power 
(PWP) on Friday started a 
construction project on the 
south side of City Hall to 
install an Automatic Transfer 
Switch (ATS). This equipment 
will enhance the building’s 
power reliability. In the event 
of a power outage on the 
power distribution circuit 
feeding City Hall, the ATS 
will automatically switch to 
another circuit to keep power 
flowing to the building.

 During construction, crews 
will trench on Union St. 
between Euclid Ave. and 
Garfield Ave., and install the 
ATS on a concrete pad adjacent 
to City Hall. Construction will 
last four weeks and will affect 
traffic flow on Union St.

 The first 10 days will involve 
work in the street, where 
temporary traffic control 
measures will occur on 
Union St. between Los Robles 
Ave. and Marengo Ave. An 
individual lane closure will 
have the maximum impact at 
any time during work in the 
street. During the final three 
weeks of the project, crews 
will close a small section of the 
sidewalk. During this time, 
pedestrians will be directed 
to cross on the south side of 
Union St. between Euclid Ave. 
and Garfield Ave.

 “Pasadena Water and 
Power is improving local 
infrastructure every day,” said 
David Reyes, PWP Interim 
General Manager. “Important 
projects like the automatic 
transfer switch at City Hall 
help build system reliability 
and ensure we’re prepared to 
continue serving the public 
during emergencies.”

 For details on PWP 
construction projects, 
including recent completions, 
up to date news and contact 
information, visit: PWPweb.
com/Construction.

 This year is the 16th 
anniversary of the Great 
California ShakeOut Drill, 
which began in Southern 
California in 2008. 

 Millions of people 
worldwide will practice 
how to Drop, Cover and 
Hold On during the Great 
ShakeOut Earthquake 
Drill.

 Each year the City of 
Pasadena participates in the 
drill so that they know what 
to do when an earthquake 
hits. They will be doing so 
again on Oct. 17. 

 For those visiting our 
libraries who wish to 
participate, this is an 
opportunity to practice 
your earthquake survival 
skills. While we encourage 
you to participate, this is 
an optional exercise. These 
kinds of drills train us to 
act quickly – to drop, cover 
and hold on immediately 
to minimize injury so 
that we will be prepared 
when the next earthquake 
happens. You never know 
where you will be when 
an earthquake hits and it’s 
important to know what to 
do instinctively when the 
ground begins to shake. 

 Great California ShakeOut 
Drill will take place at 
exactly 10:17 a.m. at all 
Pasadena Public Libraries. 
For more information visit: 
shakeout.org/california. 

Free Pasadena Flu Shot Clinics

Latin and Afro Cuban Dance 
Movement Workshop Sept. 21 

 Pasadena Public Library offers free flu shot clinics in partnership 
with the Pasadena Public Health Department and Huntington 
Health, an affiliate of Cedars Sinai. Vaccine supplies are limited and 
are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please wear short 
sleeves. 

 Pasadena Public Health Department Free flu shots are available 
to those 6 months and older. Children under 18 years must be 
accompanied by a parent/guardian. 

- Thursday, Oct. 10 • 1:30 - 4 p.m. • Lamanda Park Branch Library 

- Thursday, Oct. 17 • 1:30 - 4 p.m. • La Pintoresca Branch Library 

- Thursday, Oct. 24 • 1:30 - 4 p.m. • Linda Vista Branch Library 

- Thursday, Oct. 31 • 1:30 - 4 p.m. • Hill Avenue Branch Library 

- Thursday, Nov. 14 • 1:30 - 4 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library 

- Thursday, Nov. 21 • 1:30 - 4 p.m. • San Rafael Branch Library 

 Huntington Health Community Outreach Free flu shots will be 
offered to those ages 9 and older. Children under 18 years must 
have their parent’s consent and be accompanied by a parent/
guardian. Not for people with an allergy to eggs or previous 
influenza vaccine, Guillain-Barré syndrome, or serious illness or 
fever on the day of vaccination. 

- Wednesday, Oct. 16 • 10 a.m. – noon • Hastings Branch Library

 For more information visit: cityofpasadena.net/library.

 Dancer and choreographer 
for the acclaimed Los Angeles-
based contemporary dance 
company BODYTRAFFIC, 
Joan Rodriguez, will lead a 
workshop about movement 
fundamentals of Latin and 
Afro Cuban dance styles that 
promote exercise and balance 
Saturday, Sept. 21, from 
11a.m. to 1p.m. the Pasadena 
Senior Center.

 The workshop will conclude 
with open dancing so 
participants can use what 
they have learned. Previous 
dance experience is not 
required.

 The workshop is supported 
in part by the Los Angeles 
County Board of Supervisors 
through the Department of 
Arts and Culture.

 Cuban-born Joan Rodriguez 
became a political refugee 
in 2017 and relocated to 
Arizona where he focused 
on creating, teaching and 
producing multimedia 
projects. He continues to 
pursue his creative ambitions 
in community spaces and 
with students and developing 
his craft, choreographing in 
a variety of environments 
for professional dance 
companies ( including 
BODYTRAFFIC), theater 
productions, television and 
film.

 BODYTRAFFIC uses the 
creative spirit of its Los 
Angeles home as a backdrop 
for performances that inspire 
audiences around the globe 
to simply love dance. Since its 
founding in 2007 by Artistic 
Director Tina Finkelman 
Berkett, the company has 
held fast to its mission of 
championing contemporary 
dance, educating audiences 
and inciting positive change.

 The cost of the workshop 
is $10 for members of the 
Pasadena Senior Center and 
$15 for nonmembers 55 and 
older. To register or for more 
information, visit: 

 pasadenaseniorcenter.org 
and click on Activities and 
Events, then Special Events or 
call 626-795-4311.


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