ON TECHNOLOGY AND THE INTERNET-Readers’ gripes include Ring doorbell cameras, self-checkout kiosks and digital billboards.
by BRIAN MERCHANT
Well, goodbye to all that .
Now that 2023 is drawing to a close, and it’s time that we begin to look to the new year, why don’t we spend a minute clearing our closets and minds of all the tech we don’t need? The better to start fresh, and to steel ourselves for the AI-drenched year ahead .
Here is what's happening ant everyone's favorite comedy club, THE ICE HOUSE:
Sunday, Dec. 31st:
Pasadena was is the subject of an Insiders Guide in Vogue.
Several Pasadena Chamber members are mentioned.
Read why Santa Anita Park, Vroman's Bookstore, Arroyo Chop House, Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery, Bone Kettle, Pie 'n Burger and so many others are worth a visit (or repeat visits).
The owners of the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden in Pasadena are reaching out to friends and supporters and asking them to contribute to the Garden’s preservation and maintenance.
Event Featured Appearance by Rose Queen and Court, Past and Future Tournament Presidents and Local Dignitaries
Hello Pasadena Chamber member,
We are closing out the advertising for the next issue of our digital magazine Pasadena Perspective and we would like to get you into this issue. Our regular pricing for advertising is below but we would be willing to take 10% off the price as a way of saying thank you. The Winter edition publishes in January.
Full page ad - $895
Half page ad - $695
Quarter page ad - $485
Pie 'n Burger was called out by the LA Times in its 101 Best Restaurants issue as a long-term mainstay in the local restaurant scene for their continuously excellent burgers and food.
The LA Times published their 2023 Best of the Southland list in November and December.
Among those noted were several Pasadena Chamber of Commerce members:
Spending for the Holidays (from the New York Times): The consumer is back — but for how long? Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping bonanzas hold outsize political significance this year with the retailing events emerging as key recession and inflation indicators. So far, so good. Bargain hunters turned out in force for Black Friday sales, and Cyber Monday is forecast to be even bigger.
The Pasadena Chamber is once again holding a Holiday Celebration for members and the community.
Kelly Shearer, member services coordinator, is putting together a fun event for Chamber members and the community at the Romanesque Room at 50 east Green Street on Thursday evening, December 14th from 5pm to 7pm. (Park on the street or in the lot across Green Street.)
Help kids in the Pasadena area enjoy the holiday with a visit from Santa and/or Mrs. Claus!
The Pasadena Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts Operation Santa Claus every year. On Christmas Eve, toys are delivered by the jolly elf himself to needy children in our community.
YOU CAN HELP!
Drop an unwrapped toy off at the Pasadena Chamber office at 44 N. Mentor Avenue before December 20th.
