I spent the day there with my sister who just turned 86. I hadn't been there since I was a young…read moregirl and didn't remember the challenging hills, probably because they weren't challenging to me then. Pushing my sister in a wheel chair was good exercise for me but thank goodness for the golf cart people who were so kind and gave us rides to wherever we wanted to go. We got to see much more than we would have without them. Our lunch was so tasty at the 1919 Cafe, and even enjoyed a glass of wine on the patio. It was a wonderful day. The Museum and gardens where beautiful and inspiring!

To be perfectly honest, if you were to ask me how to describe/explain what The Huntington has to…read moreoffer, I wouldn't even know where to start - quite literally. When I've told friends and family about this place, I've almost always been at a loss for words because there is just so much to detail. And yet, if/when they ask me if it's worth checking out, the answer comes out quick, clean, and clear - absolutely! Sitting on what is/was the Huntington family's estate, this place is very impressive. Within their expansive, palatial grounds, there's a library, multiple art galleries and museums, several botanical gardens, a conservatory, a research center, an educational center, a Japanese heritage house (Shoya House), a tea room, a Chinese restaurant, a milk tea shop, numerous smaller gardens, and so much more. What's more, each of those museums, galleries, and gardens are distinctly different from each other - galleries and exhibits featuring American, British/European, and Asian artwork, a Japanese garden, a Chinese garden, a desert garden, a rose garden, a bonsai garden, a California garden...and the list goes on. Despite having spent the better part of a day walking around and exploring the grounds, I'm pretty sure we only managed to get through roughly half of what there is to see here. Of the ones we did make it through, my favorites were the Chinese and Japanese gardens, as they felt the most tranquil and offered the most shade of all of the gardens we saw. Not to mention the fact that we ended up spending a lot of time here before and after stopping in for lunch at the Jade Court Cafe in the Chinese garden. Among the galleries, I also enjoyed walking through the Huntington's Art Gallery, which seemed to hold most of the oldest American and European pieces, as well as historical info about the Huntingtons themselves. Given how much there is to see here, The Huntington is worth the price of admission, even if it does appear to be a little hefty ($34 for adults, with discounted rates available for seniors, students, military, and kids). They do offer free admission on the first Thursday of each month as well, but you'll need to claim tickets in advance starting the Thursday before. Also, if you're short on time, the visitor center has a list of highlights and suggested itineraries, but you'll inevitably miss out on a lot to see. Whenever you do come here, though, even if it's just to go to their tea room, make sure to bring sunscreen and wear some comfortable shoes, as you'll end up doing plenty of walking outdoors. They do have a tram that circles loops around the grounds, but you'll still have to walk from the stop to wherever you want to go. Just make sure to stop and smell the many flowers along the way!

I love Joanne's spirit guided her work. Her intuition is spot-on each time I work with her whether…read moreto been for my health, mediumship or animal communication. She is able to bring forth a higher wisdom and understanding that always speaks directly to my soul. I also find the resources she suggests are simple, grounded and help me have positive results in my life. I highly recommend any of her sessions, her integrity is impeccable, Joanne is a true to heart master healer and teacher committed to sharing life times worth of het spirit gifts with compassion and clarity.

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This is a fun, unique way to spend Father's Day weekend. I brought my dad here years ago for a…read moredifferent kind of Father's Day activity and we both loved it. I really enjoy seeing the creativity that's dwelling in people's minds and they're able to physically manifest it through skillful uses of chalk. Absolutely amazing. Make sure your phones and cameras are fully charged because you're going to want to take a lot of photos. Some of these don't even look like drawings. They look like photograph portraits. There are about 200 artists who participate each year, and you can vote for the best piece. I believe we parked in the Colorado structure and it was pretty affordable. Considering the festival itself is free, this is a great, one-of-a-kind, low-budget activity that I HIGHLY recommend if you're in the area.

It was a good surprise to stumble upon this event. Not sure how often this happened but we just…read morehappened to walk into it. Didn't think much of it as we thought it was just the half block of the street that was blocked off. But then noticed that it also took part of the plaza as well as the street across from that. I just thought it was the farmers market. These artist with their chalk skills are amazing to say the least. Taking a picture and then creating it with just chalk and showcasing it was unbelievable. Each and every artist from all ages displaying their work, from portrait to cartoon characters to photography. Walking through and checking each work out was amazing. Some were already finished while loads were still in the progress of their finished look. Even talking to them and asking what their inspiration was made the process more meaningful. In the plaza area, they had artwork for a silent auction as well as a dj. The whole place was pretty taken with artist on the ground working away. Even with the heat, it was not stopping them. The experience was great walking through and checking out what was being created. Meeting some of the artist was a nice touch to the day.

I got a reading over the phone with him. He gave me some…read morespot on advice before I gave him detail about what was going on with my life. He clarified that one of the big decisions I made recently was the right move and that made me feel so much better. It will definitely help me moving forward. He also gave me some advice regarding other issues I had and it was very eyeopening. His guidance was delivered in the way I could easily understand. I had a positive experience and I will definitely read again.

It breaks my heart to finally have the courage to post this about him. I was conned, grifted,…read moregaslit and toyed with for over a year since first calling him for a psychic reading after I moved into the area. He baited me sexually then fear mongered me into acupuncture for energy clearing afterwards. He's exploiting vulnerable attractive women across multiple social media platforms. My livelihood and finances were impacted by this womanizer. Women, trust your instincts when it comes to him when he gets creepy with his follow ups.

This was the first time I attended the Pasadena Playhouse. Came here to see Amadeus. I really…read moreenjoyed the venue as well as the play. Loved the historic feel of the playhouse which was very appropriate for the play. We didn't know exactly where to park but found out afterwards that the parking was conveniently located across the street. Will definitely consider coming here again in the future.

Pasadena Playhouse. Brigadoon. If you're considering…read morespending your hard-earned time and money at the Pasadena Playhouse, do yourself a favor: skip opening night. Wait for the unbiased reviews to trickle in before committing to their latest offerings, because if Brigadoon is the current standard, the bar hasn't just been lowered--it's been buried. Wednesday's opening night was, to put it bluntly, a stinker. We arrived with open minds and tempered expectations; we weren't looking for a Gene Kelly reincarnation or a Broadway-scale miracle. We understand the constraints of regional theater. However, what we witnessed was so profoundly lackluster that it felt less like a professional production and more like a mediocre college workshop. The "Highland" Lowlights: * Atrocious Casting: With the sole exception of Betsy Morgan--who possessed the only singing and dancing chops worthy of the material--the casting was a disaster. * Cultural Caricature: The premise of Brigadoon relies on a town preserved in time to protect its Scottish heritage. Why, then, was this cast like a generic Disney Channel original movie? The "Scottish" culture on display was a cringeworthy caricature reminiscent of a Mike Myers sketch. In a city like Los Angeles, home to thousands of versatile actors, is authenticity really that hard to find? * Anemic Energy: The choreography was limp, and the vocal performances were consistently weak. The sound system was so quiet it felt like a mercy killing; perhaps turning it up would have provided the "punch" the performers so desperately lacked. I cannot remember the last time I saw a professional audience flee after only a few scenes. We endured the first half, but left at intermission. It was simply that unbearable. While the Pasadena Playhouse relies on the generosity of donors to stay afloat, one has to wonder: is there any quality control left? Or is the current mode of operation simply to shovel substandard content at a captive audience? Thank God we aren't trapped in this version of Brigadoon for a hundred years. 45 minutes was more than enough.

My family moved to Highland Park in the summer of 2014 and live just off of Figueroa near York…read moreBlvd. We have two small children, ages 3 and 6, and are always looking for engaging activities for them within walking distance. A good friend of ours spotted a flyer for Elise's acting class and we immediately emailed her to get more information since our 6-year-old had caught the acting bug in a small kindergarten production and had taken a theater games class at Lincoln Park's Plaza de la Raza. Elise was very accommodating and helped to craft a positive experience for our son. Google Elise Robertson. You'll find her on IMDB, YouTube, and Facebook. She is a working actor with a ton of experience in front of the camera and behind the scenes. She is also an artist and a mother that is actively engaged at her daughters' elementary school. She brings a wealth of knowledge about the art of acting as well as child development to her workshops. She is patient and flexible with her students who can be extremely diverse in terms of age and personality. Last fall (2015), our son took an 8-week theater games workshop with her. It met once a week for about an hour. At the time, she was offering two classes: the games class that works for anyone over 5, and a higher level acting class geared towards older kids who are able to memorize lines and actively work on screenwriting and production. When we reached out to her, she allowed our son to try out both classes so she could evaluate him. She was very straightforward and specific in her feedback and recommendations (my husband and I are both teachers and really appreciated this). In the end, our son ended up in the games class, but also got to participate in the final video productions that the older kids wrote, shot, and edited themselves. I was lucky enough to attend the filming and the screening of the students' work and it was great fun to see how much they were able to do and learn in such a short time. In the games class, your children will get to know a lot about themselves, build confidence, and use their imaginations. In the acting class, students memorize monologues and work on every step of producing a short film, from writing to post-production. Parents are warmly welcomed as helpers or observers depending on the needs of particular classes. The acting space is nice and the cost is reasonable considering the caliber of instruction. I highly recommend any acting class that Elise is teaching.

Looking for an acting instructor or audition coach? Check out Elise Robertson. She is…read moredetail-oriented, helps you find moments in the script to personalize, and makes blocking for the audition room pop. I frequently work with Elise as a coach to prep for auditions: Nickelodeon, NBC Showcase and independent films, to name a few. I've also taken her adult acting class in Highland Park. Elise creates a creative environment that is supportive, constructive and fun.

A truly adorable theater next to/on top of the Pasadena Playhouse. You can see small theatre…read moreproductions in a very intimate space. Excellent sound quality, I would love to see more pieces in this theater space.

Small space for more intimate shows. We saw Bob Bakers The Nutcracker and it was truly an…read moreexperience. I would definitely come back.

A nomadic theatre company, with no permanent home, they have consistently produced high quality…read moretheatre for decades, focussing in world and west coast premieres. Very talented.

Great cozy little theater not a bad seat in the house..they offered very reasonably priced…read morerefreshments