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Descanso Gardens: Wildflowers Paint Native Plant Garden  PDF
The Quarterly, Spring 2010

Descanso Gardens: Celebrating the Camellia  PDF
The Quarterly, Winter 2009

Descanso Gardens: Paths for All Ages From Asphalt Roads to Hiking
Trails  PDF
The Quarterly, Summer 09

Gilmore Heritage Auto Show: Woody Wagon Joy Rides PDF
Despite the bumpy outing, the grind of the stick shift and the lack of power brakes and steering, vintage Ford Woody Wagons have a celebrity status among car enthusiasts.
Los Angeles Times, The Guide, June 5, 2008

Surviving Cancer with Care PDF
City of Hope patients discover ongoing healing with a human touch.
Pasadena Magazine, June 2008

What to Put Between the Pavers PDF
California Gardener, May/June 2008

Ojai Storytelling Festival PDF
Los Angeles Times, The Guide, May 1, 2008

The Woman Behind the Business PDF
One of the restaurant industry’s few female execs, Peggy Cherng and her husband expanded a single Pasadena eatery into giant national food chain Panda Restaurant Group.
Pasadena Magazine, May 2008

You’re Getting Warmer’: A Global Warming Musical for Kids PDF
Los Angeles Times, The Guide, April 17, 2008

A Dream Deferred PDF
Arroyo Monthly, April 2008

The Secret Life of Trees PDF
Arroyo Monthly, April 2008

On the Road Again PDF
Side Street Projects unveils its new mobile offices, which are entirely self-sufficient and sustainable.
Arroyo Monthly, March 2008

The Huntington Beach Kite Party has the Wind at its Back PDF
Los Angeles Times, The Guide, February 21, 2008

Good, Twisted Fun with Balloons PDF
Los Angeles Times, The Guide, January 24, 2008

Through a Glass Darkly PDF
The race for the world’s biggest telescope is heating up in Pasadena. CalTech is one front in the quest, but there’s another global contender you may not know about.
Arroyo Monthly, January 2008

Love Story PDF
Hurricane Katrina’s pint-size hero and freshly minted literary figure, De’Monté Love, rides into town as an honored guest of Pasadena’s Black History Month Parade and Festival.
Arroyo Monthly, January 2008

Rachmaninoff Rising PDF
Arroyo Monthly, January 2008

In the Hands of These Masters, a New Meaning to Jingle Bells PDF
Los Angeles Times, The Guide, December 20, 2007

Eastern Horizons PDF
The ever-ambitious Los Angeles Children’s Chorus makes China its next stop.
Arroyo Monthly, December 2007

Get Grandma’s Skull Out, Halloween Is Almost Here PDF
Halloween tradition has its roots in the ancient Celts.
Los Angeles Times, The Guide, October 25, 2007

How Green is Your Nest? PDF
Why — and how — parents are going organic in the baby’s room.
B.A.B.Y. Magazine

Tom Chapin Is Proud To Be A Teachers’ Pet PDF
His educational songs earn him many fans among educators.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, June 21, 2007

Michel Lauzière Gets Comedic Bounce From Everyday Objects PDF
The Canadian entertainer will bring his inventive antics to Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, May 10, 2007

‘Bunny Tales: Episode IV — Bunny Wars’ Is A Twist On The Classic Tale PDF
With a touch of “Star Wars,” the interactive performance opens next week at the Promenade Playhouse.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, April 5, 2007

A Time for Tree Hugging PDF
A grassroots guide to going green in L.A. – and why we should all be doing it.
L.A. Parent Magazine, Cover Story, April 2007

Fairy-Tale Ending
A California Playground Gets a Second Chance
Preservation Online, March 30, 2007

Living In The Future PDF
Art Center College of Design presents an international exhibition of ‘Architecture and Technology for Intelligent Living.’
Arroyo Monthly, March 23, 2007

C is for Carrot, When Sesame Presents ‘Body’ PDF
No cookies here. Kids can learn healthy habits for life at a science exhibit with familiar characters.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, February 15, 2007

Timeless Folk Tales Free From Wimps PDF
A veteran storyteller plies his trade in Pasadena with a blues accompaniment.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, January 18, 2007

It’s All Up In The Air PDF
And for juggling clubs in the Southland, that’s a good thing.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, December 28, 2006

Gingerbread That Teaches Good Taste PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, December 21, 2006

Flying Fur Balls and Puffed-up Divas Too PDF
There’s no question who the stars are in the Moscow Cats Theatre — the ones with paws.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, November 23, 2006

A Dance to the Art and Science of Locomotion PDF
Caltech joins with the Pasadena Symphony to explore Earth’s varieties of movement in ‘A World in Motion.’
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, October 12, 2006

What Clown Booked This Tour? PDF
Zoppe Family Circus comes to Hollywood after a slingshot U.S. itinerary.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, September 14, 2006

Cue the Pig and Spider PDF
The upcoming film ‘Charlotte’s Web’ is a handy tie-in for the county fair.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, September 7, 2006

Adventures the Kids Can Totally Dig PDF
A dino scavenger hunt and a fossil excavation give youngsters hands-on lessons in history and science.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, August 3, 2006

Head Over Hoofs About White Stallions PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, July 20, 2006

Nothing to do? Not Here PDF
Camps take the worry out of keeping kids busy during the summer.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, July 8, 2006

Wait, Don’t Squish It — It May Be Art PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, May 18, 2006

Finding It On a Map PDF
Los Angeles Mapped’ reveals the city through changing times and political and artistic views.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, May 11, 2006

Skeletons in Their Closets PDF
At a UCLA open house, bones and shards from a bygone world will bring the past to hand.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, May 4, 2006

The Menu? Food for Thought PDF
Farm critters don’t have to worry about their future at the Animal Acres shelter.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, March 30, 2006

Link to Creativity PDF
`Playdate,’ an Internet show, exercises imaginations.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, March 23, 2006

Crystals From Another Climate PDF
Not all snowflakes come from a studio art department, and this man can prove it.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Feb 16, 2006

Taking the Stage, Then Taking Wing PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Feb 2, 2006

Up Close and Exotic PDF
A family’s love of animals launched the Eco Station teaching zoo and rescue center.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, July 16, 2006

Learning? It’s Only Natural PDF
Chautauqua Movement keeps alive a long tradition of teaching in the great outdoors.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Jan 12, 2006

Youthful Global Village PDF
Exhibit of art by kids from around the world reveals a bigger picture.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Dec 15, 2005

More Than a Walk in the Art PDF
Quick Culture offers private in-depth trips through LACMA that aim to show off art’s fun side.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Nov 10, 2005

Highlights are Her Career PDF
Julie Clark, joining the show at Edwards Air Force Base, has been pulling stunts for years.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Oct 20, 2005

Imagine That, Then Draw it PDF
High art has its place, but these workshops focus on getting kids to think creatively — to ‘go crazy.’
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Aug 25, 2005

Imagination Station PDF
Life lessons are built into the fun of playtime at the annual Dream Big Festival.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Aug 18, 2005

Harry Appears! PDF
Well, almost. Friday night kids everywhere will stay up late for the latest Harry Potter book.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, July 16, 2005

Thinking Really Small Pays Off PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, June 30, 2005

NASA on Collision Course PDF
This mission could collect data on what makes a comet tick — and put on a show.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, June 23, 2005

Garden-Variety Reptiles PDF
Joe Python’s slithery critters launch Descanso Gardens series
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, June 16, 2005

It’s all About Getting Big Air PDF
Gum-blowing champion Aina Cambridge shares some of her secrets.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, June 9, 2005

Astronaut’s Universal Appeal
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, June 2, 2005

Oh, That’s Just My Pal Spike PDF
Many kids prefer creepy- crawlies as pets. The Natural History Museum’s Bug Fair is for them.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, May 19, 2005

The Bang’s All Here PDF
Be quiet? Don’t touch? You won’t hear that at a Rhythm Child drum circle.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, April 21, 2005

Move Over, SpongeBob
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, March 31, 2005

He Bubbles Over in a Mix of Theater, Science PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, March 24, 2005

Good Reading is a Pet Project PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, March 17, 2005

Flocking to San Juan Capistrano PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, March 17, 2005

Kids can tell Carl, ‘Good Dog’
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, January 20, 2005

A Lifeline for Sea Creatures
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, January 13, 2005

MUSEUM REVIEW; More Kids, More Space PDF
Some experts — they’re 5, you know — take the new Kidspace for a test drive.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, December 23, 2004

Kidseum Grows up in Style
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, December 2, 2004

Turkeys, Make Way for Turtles
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, December 2, 2004

Creativity on the Tale End
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, November 18, 2004

An Artist who Softens that Wild, Wild World PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, November 11, 2004

Get a Read on Jewish Culture PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, November 11, 2004

Room to Stretch their Fins PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, October 21, 2004

Tuneful Trio: Making Merry with Parachute Express
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, September 16, 2004

Now Playing: Your Life PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, August 12, 2004

A Framework for Art Play PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, August 12, 2004

Heroic Efforts PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, July 1, 2004

Flora, Fauna and Frisbees PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, June 10, 2004

Anything but a Grind PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, April 22, 2004

The Kid Listener PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, April 1, 2004

A Speakeasy, Not a Gin Joint PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, January 22, 2004

Life on Shaky Ground PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, January 15, 2004

Dancing on Ice PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, January 8, 2004

Families and Fun: Here, a Natural Fit PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, November 6, 2003

Art for the People PDF
Westways Magazine, Cover Story, November / December 2003

Capturing Starry, Starry Desert Nights PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, October 30, 2003

Art Museum as Lending Library PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, “Staying In” Section, July 3, 2003

Bringing it all Back Home PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, “Staying In” Section, June 12, 2003

Spas Make House Calls PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, “Staying In” Section, June 5, 2003

Breastfeeding in Public Places: Raising Eyebrows and Cultural Issues
L.A. Parent, Cover Story, June 2003

More Watery Thrills PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, “With the Kids” Section, May 29, 2003

Exploring Possibilities PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, “With the Kids” Section, Mar. 27, 2003

Talent Unmasked PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, “With the Kids” Section, Feb. 27, 2003

Walking Amid Wings PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, “With the Kids” Section, Feb. 20, 2003

Making Special Education ‘Everyday Education’ PDF
The Tidings, Jan. 31, 2003

A Hobby that Rocks PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, “With the Kids” Section, Nov. 28, 2002

Recreating the ‘60’s PDF
MSNBC / Pencil News, Oct. 29, 2002

They Flip for Gymnastics PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, “With the Kids” Section, Oct. 17, 2002

Fun for Little Drummer Boys and Girls PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, July 25, 2002

Summer Stories…with a lot of Junk! PDF
MSNBC / Pencil News, July 18, 2002
A Tilting Windmill PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Apr. 18, 2002

To Activists, Every Day Should Be Earth Day PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Apr. 18, 2002

Green Thumbs for Little Sprouts PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Mar. 28, 2002

Grief and Lessons in Life at Ground Zero PDF
The Tidings, Nov. 23, 2001

Children’s TV Festival Goes Around Globe PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Oct. 31, 2001

Closing Streets, Opening Museums PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Oct. 4, 2001

Remembering Cardinal Karol, 25 Years Later PDF
The Tidings, Aug. 24, 2001

Just for Kids at the L.A. Zoo PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Aug. 16, 2001

Kitty Felde: Sharing Stories on the Air PDF
The Tidings, June 22, 2001

For Cool Fun, Night is Right PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, June 21, 2001

Bald is Beautiful at Incarnation School PDF
The Tidings, June 8, 2001

Griffith Park: The Urban Oasis PDF
MSNBC / Pencil News, May 31, 2001

It Squirms, It’s Gooey, It’s Life PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, May 31, 2001

When I Grow Up, I Want to Be . . . PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Apr. 19, 2001

No Fluke! Summer Migration of Whale a Good Time PDF
MSNBC / Pencil News, Mar. 27, 2001

Jumping for Diego at St. John Eudes PDF
The Tidings, Mar. 23, 2001

At Point Mugu’s Whale Festival, Have Fun While You Keep Watch PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Mar. 8, 2001

The Age of Chivalry Reigns Again PDF
MSNBC / Pencil News, Feb. 15, 20001

Middle Ages Enjoy a Renaissance PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Feb. 1, 2001

Celebrating a Man Who Dared to Dream PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Jan. 11, 2001

Is a Picture Worth 1,000 Pennies? PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Cover Story, Jan. 4, 2001

Colossal Fossil Coming to L.A. PDF
MSNBC / Pencil News, Nov. 16, 2000

In the Pumpkin Patch PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Oct. 19, 2000

Now it’s Our Turn PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Cover Story, Oct. 12, 2000

The Doctor is Still in PDF
MSNBC / Pencil News, Oct. 4, 2000

Series Recreates Radio Shows PDF
MSNBC / Pencil News, Oct. 4, 2000

A Fun Whistle-Stop Tour PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Jul. 27, 2000

Opening a World of Creative Wonders to Children PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar, Family Section, Jul. 13, 2000

Gardens of Rejuvenation PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Cover Story, Jun. 29, 2000

Shhhhhh–The Kids are Putting on an Old-Time Radio Show PDF
Los Angeles Times, Calendar, Theater, Jun. 2, 2000

Evolution of a ’50s Dream PDF
Los Angeles Times, So Cal Living, Apr. 24. 2000

The Best Video Store Category
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Cover Story, Mar. 9, 2000

A New Place in History
Los Angeles Times, So Cal Living, Mar. 1, 2000

Getting Waved in
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Feb. 17, 2000

Santa is Back on Track at Griffith Park’s Travel Town
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Dec. 16, 1999

Noise is Music to Her Ears
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Nov. 4, 1999

Face to Face with Creepy Crawlies
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, May 13, 1999

The Backpack Kid
The Tidings, April 23, 1999

Fossil or Faux? Let Experts Study Your Oddest Objects
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Apr. 22, 1999

Walks Help Guide Direction of L.A. River
Los Angeles Times, So Cal Living, Apr. 20, 1999

Flocking Together
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Mar. 11, 1999

Good Heavens
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Cover Story, Feb. 18, 1999

Walking the Urban Jungle
Calendar Live! (Los Angeles Times web site), July 14, 1998

Talking Walls
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Cover Story, Apr. 16, 1998

A Cultural Step Forward
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Mar. 12, 1998

Life in the Past Lane
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Culture, Feb. 12, 1998

Take a Walk on the (W)right Side
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Architecture, Dec. 25, 1997

Happy Trails to Fido
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend, Family Section, Aug. 21, 1997

Sausages
Los Angeles Times, Valley Life, Cover Story, July 1, 1994