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J ust ten miles north of downtown Los Angeles, the city of Pasadena is an arts and culture hub all its own. photos (opposite page and bottom right) by Jamie pham There are more than a dozen museums here, each with a unique focus. European art is front and center at the Norton Simon Museum, including works by Van Gogh, Degas, Rembrandt, and Picasso, while the Pacific Asia Museum showcases Japanese paintings, Chinese ceramics, and Buddhist pieces. For something a little closer to home, the Pasadena Museum of California Art is dedicated exclusively to the art, architecture, and design of the Golden State; head to its third-floor terrace for unbeatable views, too. And over at The Huntington, located on the 207-acre estate of railroad tycoon Henry Huntington, you'll find a collection of rare books, three art galleries, and sprawling gardens. On the performing arts front, check the schedules for the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Boston Court Performing Arts Center, and the theaters at Caltech. See who's taking the stage at the 1917 Pasadena Playhouse, where Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman got their start. Or, check out A Noise Within, where dramatic productions star professional, classically trained performers. What else is there to do in Pasadena? Bring your walking shoes and stroll the city's shopping and entertainment districts that wind across town. Don't miss the 22-block Old Pasadena neighborhood, filled with hundreds of boutiques, galleries, and restaurants. Then head to the 132-acre Arroyo Seco recreational area, home to the famous Rose Bowl Stadium. Built in 1922, it hosts the Rose Bowl college football game each New Year's Day - preceded by the city's iconic Rose Parade - and is currently undergoing a $180 million facelift just in time for January's 100th Rose Bowl Game and the BCS National Championship game. And you won't go hungry in Pasadena, birthplace of Julia Child: There are more than 500 restaurants (more per capita than New York City). Bon appétit! visitpasadena.com The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens This world-renowned research and cultural center is surrounded by 120 acres of breathtaking gardens. Originally the private estate of railroad magnate Henry Huntington, it's one of Southern California's "must-see" cultural destinations with magnificent collections of rare books, manuscripts, and priceless works of art. Among the highlights are Gainsborough's The Blue Boy, a Gutenberg Bible, and an illuminated manuscript of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Wander through 12 gardens, including the Japanese, Rose, Desert, Camellia, Shakespeare, and Children's gardens. The newest addition is a classical Chinese garden, Clockwise from opposite page: Pasadena City Hall; Chinese Garden at The Huntington Gardens; Old Pasadena has 22 blocks of shops and restaurants. ➺ discoverLosangeles.com 39 http://www.visitpasadena.com http://www.discoverLosangeles.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - Los Angeles Culture Guide

US Airways - Los Angeles Culture Guide
Contents
Culture Thrives in the City of Angels
Art, Dance, History, Music, Theater: Downtown LA Has it All
Bask in Surrounding Glory
For More Inspiration, Go West
Discover the Next Stage
Rest Assured

US Airways - Los Angeles Culture Guide