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Pacific Asia Museum Docent Open House, Part Three

OK–you’ve just finished the Pacific Asia Museum’s six-month docent training program. What happens next? Pacific Asia Museum Education Programs Manager Kabir Singh and Marketing and Communications Director Chelsea Mason provided some answers. Have more questions on becoming a docent at … Continue reading

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Creativity in Stereo

No one denies that Lani Hall Alpert and her husband, Herb Alpert, are legendary musicians. But–did you know that she is also a gifted writer, and he’s a noted abstract artist? This spring, Lani has just published her first book, … Continue reading

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Festivity Times Four…And More

Pasadena’s Pacific Asia Museum knows how to throw a party.   They’re currently planning four of them! This Friday evening, May 17th, everyone’s invited to the first of their summer-series “Fusion Friday” celebrations, for Summer, 2013.  Dancing, refreshments, entertainment with an … Continue reading

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Capturing L.A.–and the World

Hector Tobar says he never expected to become an award-winning journalist and author. At a recent lecture at Pasadena City College, Hector talked about his growing-up years in Los Angeles.   His teachers, he said, did not encourage him in his … Continue reading

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Hector Tobar Interview, Part Two

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Hector Tobar Interview, Part Three

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