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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Mountain View News Saturday, June 28, 2025

THE 14TH ANNUAL SAN 
MARINO MOTOR CLASSIC 
RETURNS TO LACY PARK 
ON AUGUST 23-24, 2025. 

The San Marino Motor Classic is a prestigious Concours 
d’Elegance where many of the world’s finest classic cars are on display and 
are judged. But that is half of the story. 

The Motor Classic a non-profit organization that raises and donates funds 
to Charities. A winning combination: a wonderful event that supports our

community.

Recently, representatives of Motor Classic Beneficiaries - 

 Pasadena Humane, 

 San Marino Rotary Charities, 

 Give-Mentor-Love Foundation, 

 Shriners Hospitals for Children – Southern California, 

 and 

 Cancer Support Community of San Gabriel Valley 

- participated in a panel discussion led by Aaron Weiss, Founder and CEO 
of the Motor Classic. 

They discussed the work that their 
organization does and expressed 
their

gratitude for the support received 
from the Motor Classic. The panel 
discussion was video recorded for 
distribution to a wider audience.

The 2025 Motor Classic weekend 
begins with the Symphony of Cars 
Gala, and the Automotive Fine 
Arts Society exhibit on Saturday, 
August 23rd. Cars are on display 
on Sunday, August 24th from 
9:00am –3:00pm. 

Bring the family to see automotive history and enjoy offerings from food 
trucks or VIP area.

Become a Sponsor or Donor and support charities.

For further information, and to purchase tickets, see our web site.

https://sanmarinomotorclassic.com

Sierra Madre Playhouse Welcomes Families to 

"A FEAST FROM THE EAST," a Delightful Theatrical Show Geared for Children of all Ages

Presented by WE TELL STORIES

Saturday, August 2, 2025, 11:00 AM, at Sierra Madre Playhouse

Sierra Madre Playhouse kicks off its August programming 
with "A Feast from the East," a delightful 
theatrical event that encourages audience participation 
presented by We Tell Stories, featuring a 
collection of interactive tales from Japan, China, 
and India, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, 11AM. The 
family-friendly show includes stories such as "The 
Two Stonecutters," with children invited to help to 
bring to life the tale of a stonecutter who learns the 
power of being true to oneself, and "How the Rabbit 
Got Long Ears," in which kids assist a farmer 
in outsmarting a mischievous rabbit. In "Shankar 
and the White Elephant," children play neighbors 
who journey to Heaven on the back of a magical 
elephant. By participating in the engaging performance 
young audience members learn valuable 
lessons through imaginative storytelling.

We Tell Stories, established in 1981, is a multi-
ethnic theatre troupe that educates, nurtures, 
and strengthens communities by summoning the 
power of storytelling and theatre. With its unique 
blend of storytelling and audience participatory 
theatre, We Tell Stories brings world folklore, literature, 
legends, and mythology to joyful life. An 
iconic, antique trunk filled with homemade props 
and costumes serves as the vehicle through which 
sets and characters are created. The audience participates 
from their seats, and every story includes 
integral roles for audience members to play, extemporaneously, 
on stage. Humor and fantasy enthrall 
as stories of honesty, friendship, self-esteem, and more enlighten while inspiring creativity, enhancing 
literacy, cultivating intercultural awareness, and sparking a love for theater and the spoken word. 

For tickets ($12) and information, please call 626.355.4318 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org. Sierra 
Madre Playhouse is located at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.

ABOUT SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE

Sierra Madre Playhouse, a vibrant Southern California cultural hub with a rich history spanning a century, 
energizes audiences and the community with distinctive theatrical productions and captivating live performances. 
Hailed as a “jewel” (Pasadena Weekly) and “a landmark theater” (ABC7 Los Angeles), the performing 
arts center has garnered tremendous accolades for its varied repertoire and thought-provoking education 
and outreach programs curated with social impact in mind. The Los Angeles Times proclaims, “This is 
theater from the heart.” As one of San Gabriel Valley’s only performing arts center presenting a broad spectrum 
of performance genres, including theater, music, dance, film, comedy, and family-friendly productions 
featuring eminent local and national professional artists, the treasured artistic beacon draws audiences 
from across the Southland. The intimate 99-seat Sierra Madre Playhouse offers an up-close and personal 
connection to performances that resonate deeply, earning multiple Ovation Awards, NAACP Awards, and 
LA Times Critics' Choice honors. It is nestled into a historic building on the inviting Main Street of Sierra 
Madre, a charming village in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Retaining its distinctive movie 
theater façade and instantly recognizable marquee, the structure has undergone numerous transformations 
since opening in 1910, from furniture emporium to silent movie theatre to the artistic institution that now 
stands as a vibrant embodiment of the region’s rich cultural legacy. The Sierra Madre Playhouse fosters creativity 
that aspires to bridge divides and spark dialogue, all while celebrating the rich tapestry of the American 
experience and the enduring pursuit of shared understanding. 


A MOUNTAIN VIEWS NEWS EXCLUSIVE*:


“CAMINO DE SANTIAGO-MY JOURNEY MY WAY 
IN 29 DAYS

April 17-May 15, 2025”

by: Lorie Veiner-Clause

It all started 6 years ago in 2019 while reading a Facebook Post.

My eyes were intrigued viewing a captivating photo with written captions. 
A lady smiling carrying a backpack. Walking her feet on a brown, dirt 
trail path, along “The Way” with various rocks. Rolling green hills in the 
background. Peek-a-boo blue and gray skies with puffy clouds surfacing 
through the photo. This appeared to be in the middle of nowhere. 

Several Facebook posts continued from this lady for at least a month.

Intrigued with this foreign post, I reached out to that person privately on 
Facebook.

She informed me to join Camino de Santiago Facebook Groups. “What is 
that. I asked”?

She said, “Join the group and read”.

I did just that. I remained confused and had many questions. I had no idea 
what ‘Camino de Santiago’ was.

Could ‘Camino de Santiago’ be a religious event? A certain group of people to participate? Is this something 
I could participate in?

What is ‘Camino de Santiago’?

I joined several different ‘Camino de Santiago’ Facebook groups as there were many. My obsession with 
reading about this subject continued for 5 years.

The clarity of the Pilgrim journey increased my curiosity. 

However, there were several ‘Camino de Santiago’ groups. Different subjects. Various Caminos. Numerous 
posts. Comments. Criticism. Judgement. And very helpful responses. The curiosity was a daily obsession!

Did my Camino start when I reached out to that lady?

Did my Camino start from the first time I was learning about being a Pilgrim?

Did my Camino start when a Pilgrim sent me the book, “A Pilgrim’s Guide to the Camino de Santiago”?

Did my Camino start when I made my airplane reservation on January 7, 2025? That day the Eaton Fire 
broke out as flames were approaching my house. Soon the electricity went out. Rapid winds with gusts were 
howling at astronomical speeds.

Did my Camino start when I took 2 trains 
from Paris and Bayonne, France, arriving at 
Saint-Jean-Pied-de Port, France?

Did my Camino start as I was walking to the 
Pilgrim’s Office upon arriving in Saint-Jean-
Pied-de Port?

Did my Camino start as I walked my first 
steps leaving Saint-Jean-Pied-de Port to 
the beginning of the French Camino de 
Santiago?

When did my Camino start?

Buen Camino

*This is the first of a series on Sierra Madre resident Lorie-Veiner-Clause incredibly courageous journey. 
Follow her as she recalls her 'Camino' each week right here in the Mountain Views News. By the way, if you 
aren't familiar with the Camino Santiago, you will be!

S. Henderson, Publisher/Editor


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