Mountain View News Saturday, February 21, 2026 

Black HistoryFestival 
2026 LineupAnnounced 


The City of Pasadena 
and the Black HistoryPlanning Committee 
members announced the live 
entertainment lineup for theBlack History Festival, takingplace today from 10 a.m. to 3

p.m. at Robinson Park. Thisyear’s theme, “Unifying theCulture & Protecting Our 
Freedom, Passing the Baton 
to the Next Generation,” 
will be reflected through adynamic program of musicalperformances celebrating 
culture, creativity, and 
community. 
Festival attendees can enjoylive performances from local 
artists, including Grammy-
nominated singer Angie 
Fisher (pictured), who first 
captivated audiences with her2014 hit song “I.R.S.” and hasperformed alongside world-
renowned artists such as 
Michael Jackson and Mariah 
Carey, as well as special 
performances by Candace 
Lacy and Tanya DeCuir. 
Additional entertainment 
will include performances byJudah Lacy, Aretha Scruggs,
and Courtney Lindsey(SunWhoa), showcasing a 
variety of musical styles thathonor Pasadena’s vibrant 
cultural landscape.

 As Pasadena continues its 
recovery efforts following the 
Eaton Fire, this year’s festivalaims to provide opportunitiesfor healing and celebrationthrough the power of musicand shared community 
experiences.

 In addition to the 
entertainment lineup, 
attendees can enjoy youthperformances by local middleand high school students,
food trucks offering a widerange of cuisine, the return ofthe classic car show. Robinson 
Park is located 1081 N. Fair 
Oaks Ave. 

Transit for 
Pokemon 
GO Tour

 Pasadena Transit will 
provide additional service toencourage Trainers and theirfriends to take public transitfor the Pokémon GO Tour: 
Kalos – Los Angeles eventat the Rose Bowl today andSunday.

Director of Transportation,
Joaquin Siques, explainedRoute 51 will have added 
morning and evening servicefrom the Metro Memorial 
Park A Line Station to the 
Rose Bowl, and extended 
hours until 9 p.m., on allthree nights. This added 
Route 51 service will run on 
its shortened weekend route 
between Old Pasadena and 
the Metro Memorial Park A 
Line Station along Fair OaksAvenue to the Rose Bowl. 

For information regardingthe Pokémon GO Tour event,
please visit RoseBowlStadium. 
com 

Altadena Main Library set to Break Ground 


Altadena Library District retrofit, and replacement of 
leaders along with local elected aged building infrastructure to 
officials and community address mechanical (elevator 
partners are set to hold an official and heating, ventilation, and 
groundbreaking ceremony air conditioning [HVAC]),
February 28 for the start of an plumbing (including additional 
18-month overhaul of the Main and accessible restrooms), and 
Library. electrical and structural elements

 The ceremony will be held at of the facility. Infrastructure 
10 p.m. at the Main Library. improvements are expected 
Speakers will include U.S. to include some modernized 
Congresswoman Judy Chu, L.A. Audio Visual (AV) spaces with 
County Supervisor Kathryn newer technology, updated 
Barger ,California Senator Sasha communications infrastructure,
Renée Pérez, Assemblymember and structured cabling.” 
John Harabedian and others The existing Main Library is 
including Altadena Library approximately 22,000 square 
District Director Nikki Winslow. feet.

 According to the final Designed by renowned architect 
Environmental Impact Report and Altadenan Boyd Georgi, the 
the planned improvements Altadena Main Library is a mid-
include an “expansion of century modern building that 
the building footprint by has served the community since 
approximately 700 square feet, 1967. This will be the first major 
interior space reconfigurations, overhaul of the library since it 
access improvements, seismic was built. 

ArtNight Pasadena, 'BestAnnual Event,' to Return 

Winner of the Pasadena 
Weekly’s 2024 “Best Annual 
Event” award, ArtNightPasadena is a signature culturaltourism event produced by theCity’s Cultural Affairs Divisionin collaboration with the 
ArtNight partner organizations.
Spring ArtNight will include 19in-person venues with visualart, dance, music and otherperformances to enliven the cityand engage audiences from 6:00to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, March13.

 This spring, celebrate the “Yearof the Horse” with several Asian-
themed exhibitions. Explorecontemporary Japanese basketryat the Gamble House’s exhibition 
“From Strand to Sculpture,” 
where you can create your ownwoven work of art. Experiencea casual Japanese tea ceremonyto the sounds of Makoto Taiko 
drumming with the Shumei 
Arts Council, and venture intothe USC Pacific Asia Museum’s 
immersive exhibition, “MythicalCreatures: The Stories We Carry,” 
inspired by pan-Asian stories.

 Japanese mythological spirts arethe subject of “P2-Yokai, AndyFedak and Bruce Yonemoto’s,” 
animated surrealistic vignettesat ArtCenter’s Mullin Gallery,
which also presents the landmark1987 film “Kappa” with drawingsby artist Mike Kelley. The 
exhibition “A Case for Cursive” 
continues at ArtCenter’s HMCT 
Gallery, while the WilliamsonGallery presents the cultural 
landscape of artist Dave Muller,
featuring a functioning recordstore installation.

 Other visual art exhibitions 
include the interactive “GLOW: 
Art that Shines,” at Jackie 
Robinson Community Centerand a solo exhibition by Altadenaartist Mark Steven Greenfield at 
Pasadena City College, whichalso presents student work. 
Explore the newly renovatedsculpture garden at the NortonSimon Museum along with 

artworks by Rembrandt, Monet,
Van Gogh and Picasso as wellas captivating Southeast Asianpieces. Pasadena Unified School 
District (“PUSD”) proudly 
presents No Boundaries 21, 
their annual TK-12 student art 
exhibition at the Paseo.

 Enjoy classical, multi-culturaland interactive performancesat the Pasadena Conservatoryof Music, while Parson’s Nose 
Theatre hosts the Amapola 
Players for an evening of 
monologues, poetry and music.
Kinetic music and dance will 
vibrate with A Room to Create’s 
Pennington Dance Group. The 
Armory Center for the Artsinvites you to “dance it out”
with DJ Trankis as you view theexhibition “Material Prophecies:
Craft as Divination.” Drop inon Theatre Americana’s “Doo 
Drops” at City Hall and makeseasonal family crafts, learn 
pattern making with Shagho atPasadena Heritage, and Bebopto jazz by Clazzical Notes andlive painting with artist RieaOwens at Alkebu-lan Cultural 
Center. Live screen-printingdemonstrations will be the focus 
of ArtWorks Teen Center while 
kids and neighbors of all ages cancontribute to a mural at KidspaceChildren’s Museum celebratingcommunity resiliency.

 The City’s Arts and CultureCommission funds Mini-grantsto allow small arts groups andindividual artists to participate.
Each venue has a Braille version 
of the ArtNight brochure and 
many venues, including CityHall, will have food trucks on site.
For more information about all 
ArtNight programming, pleasevisit: www.ArtnightPasadena.
Org (also in Spanish).

Contact Rochelle Branch,
Cultural Affairs Division 
Manager, Planning & 
Community DevelopmentDepartment: (626) 744-7062 formore information about Cultural 
Affairs Division programs. 

Renderings of the building

project will be on display. 

Officials said maintaining 

the building’s historic status 

eligibility is a priority. 
The Friends of the Altadena 

Library sale on used books,

furniture, craft supplies, and

more continues from 10 a.m. to 

3p.m. today. The Main Library is

located 600 E. Mariposa St.
For more information visit: 

altadenalibrary.org. 

Senior Center 
Lunar 
New Year 
Celebration

 Each year in the Chinesecalendar is associated with 
an animal and an element. 
2026 ushers in the Year of 
the Fire Horse, an energeticsign associated with strength,
swiftness, and freedom.

 The Pasadena Senior 
Center will celebrate with 
the traditional Lion Dance 
and stunning martial artsdemonstrations overseen 
by master Ken Hui of theNorthern Shaolim Kung FuAssociation. Come togetherand celebrate the Lunar New 
Year with what promises to bea vibrant event.

 The special Cultural 
Thursday event is free formembers, and only costs $5for nonmembers. Bring yourfriends and family to thiscelebration on Mar. 5 at 2 
pm. Reservations are highlysuggested. Please make yourreservations online at www. 
PasadenaSeniorCenter.orgor at the Welcome Desk byThursday, February 26.

The Pasadena Senior Center’s 
mission is to improve the livesof older adults through caringservice with opportunitiesfor social interaction, fitnessprograms, basic support andneeds services, education,
volunteerism and communityactivism. With 10,000Americans per day becomingolder adults, the center isa leader in addressing theissues of aging and providesinnovative, cutting-edge, 
nationally recognizedprograms for this population 
group.

As a donor-supportednonprofit, the center operateswithout any local, state or 
federal funding and provides 
more services to older adults 
in the San Gabriel Valleythan any other organization.
Hours of operation are 
Monday through Friday from

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. andSaturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
To learn more, visit www. 
pasadenaseniorcenter.org or 
call 626-795-4331. The Center 
is located at 85 E. Holly Streetin Pasadena. 
Local Pasadena Businesses 
Opportunities for MajorUpcoming Sporting Events 


Pasadena Economic 
Development Division staff 
announced Thursday that theyare inviting local businesses 
to explore procurement 
and supplier opportunitiesconnected to several upcomingmajor sporting events acrossthe Los Angeles region,
including the Super Bowl LXI,
FIFA World Cup 2026 and theLA28 Olympic and ParalympicGames.

 According to officials, theseinternationally recognized 
events offer businesses the 
chance to grow their operations,
establish valuable partnerships,
and help deliver world-classexperiences. While the Cityof Pasadena is not directly 
procuring these events,
various partner agencies andorganizing bodies are leadingthe procurement processes. TheCity of Pasadena encourageseligible businesses to reviewavailable programs and registerfor potential contractingopportunities below:

Super Bowl LXI -The National 
Football League (NFL), in 
partnership with the Los AngelesRams and the Los AngelesSuper Bowl Host Committee,
is seeking Los Angeles-basedbusinesses to support SuperBowl LXI, scheduled for 
February 14, 2027. Applicationsare now open for the SuperBowl LXI Source Program, 
which connects qualifiedbusinesses with subcontractingand procurement opportunities.
Businesses may apply at com/.
Applications close Saturday,
February 28, 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ - The LosAngeles World Cup 2026 HostCommittee, in partnership withFIFA’s Local Supplier Program,
is selecting LA-based businessesto provide goods and services,
including catering, audiovisual,
and event production. Visit 
the opportunities for local 
businesses webpage for 
eligibility and to apply. Thedeadline to apply is Sunday,
March 1, 2026 at: com/
ProcurementOpportunities/.
LA28 Supplier Registration 
-LA28 has committed to 
investing in a resilient regional 
economy, with a goal of 
directing 75% of spending tolocal businesses and 25% to 
small businesses through itsCommunity Business SupplierProgram. Suppliers interestedin potential opportunities must 

register at SupplierOne.co/.
Registration does not guarantee 
a contract. 
RAMP -Procurement 
opportunities for the LA28 
Olympic and Paralympic Gameswill be posted on the City of 
Los Angeles’ Regional AllianceMarketplace for Procurement(RAMP). This centralized 
online platform serves as a “one-
stop hub” for public and privatecontracting opportunities, 
announcements, and related 
resources. Businesses are 
encouraged to register and signup for notifications at org/s/.
Technical Assistance and 
Support Programs

 To help local businesses 
compete for upcoming 
opportunities, a range of 
technical assistance programsoffers procurement education,
funding, and advising at no- orlow cost.

 Small Business DevelopmentCenter (SBDC), and Women’sBusiness Center - Pasadena 
businesses seeking additionaltechnical assistance may contactthe SBDC, hosted by PasadenaCity College, which offers no-
cost consulting and workshops.
For more information, emailsbdc@pasadena.edu or call 
(626) 585-3105. Women 
entrepreneurs in the San GabrielValley may also receive freeadvising through the Women’sBusiness Center. Appointmentscan be scheduled at org.

 Business Connect - The Los 
Angeles Sports & EntertainmentCommission (LASEC) BusinessConnect program identifies 
certified minority-, woman-,
LGBTQ+-, person with 
disabilities-, and veteran-ownedbusinesses capable of providinggoods and services for major 
events. The program offers 
professional development, 
mentorship, and growth 
resources. Business Connect 
supports procurement relatedto NBA All-Star 2026, the 2026

U.S. Women’s Open, FIFA 
World Cup 2026, Super BowlLXI, and the 2028 Olympic &
Paralympic Games. Learn moreat net/Business-Connect. 
ProcureLA - Operated bythe Pacific Asian Consortium 
in Employment (PACE),
ProcureLA provides free 
procurement education and 
connects small businesses 
with public and private 
industry stakeholders. The 
program supports businessesnew to contracting as wellas those looking to expandopportunities. Businesses 
may apply by completing theProcureLA Intake Form.

 The City of Pasadena 
encourages local businesses 
to act early and position 
themselves to participate in 
these historic events that will 
shape the region’s economicfuture.

 Stay connected to the City ofPasadena! Visit us online at 
CityOfPasadena.net 


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