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High-Drama Rescues to High-Energy Dance
Pasadena news roundup: A dramatic helicopter rescue on Angeles Crest saves a driver after a 300-foot plunge (and a bee-stung rescuer), plus Lineage Dance Company announces a bold new season of performances and community events.
News N' Roses
August 11, 2025
Good morning, Pasadena. This is News N’ Roses—the newsletter that’s as pleasant as complimentary breakfast at your hotel.
In Today’s News N’ Roses:
Helicopter Rescue Saves Driver After 300-Foot Plunge in Angeles Crest
Lineage Dance Company Unveils Bold New Season
Events This Monday & Tuesday
Civil News
Live Music Lowdown
Let’s get to it.
—Matthew Ramirez
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THE DIGEST
Helicopter Rescue Saves Driver After 300-Foot Plunge in Angeles Crest
On Friday afternoon, a car went over the edge of Angeles Crest Highway and dropped about 300 feet into a canyon near Mile Marker 28. Luckily, an electrical crew happened to be working nearby, saw it happen, and rushed to help before calling 911.
That kicked off a huge rescue effort — 20 people from five different agencies including the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team, plus a helicopter. Power lines above the crash site made it extra tricky, so rescuers had to hoist the woman up in a basket. And because it wouldn’t be a true 2025 rescue story without some wild twist… one of the rescuers got stung by a bee, had an allergic reaction, and had to be airlifted out too.
The good news: both the driver and the rescuer went to the hospital and expected to be OK.
Lineage Dance Company Unveils Bold New Season
Pasadena’s own Lineage Dance Company is bringing “Lineage Magic” to the stage this year with seven productions that mix celebration, personal struggle, and community healing. The season kicks off this month with Music from the Movies alongside the Paul McDonald Big Band, followed by September’s Gala and an October run of RENT (first 25 tickets each night are half-price).
Other highlights include a site-specific Broadway Gamble Ramble at the historic Gamble House, the moving tribute Ceiling in the Floor about loss and suicide, the 20th anniversary of Healing Blue spotlighting women’s cancer journeys, and a spring finale: a dance twist on Little Shop of Horrors.
Lineage is also hosting a free community workshop on August 16 and is calling for donations to support its education and outreach programs. Full schedule and tickets at LineageDance.org.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
Monday
👟 Monday Fun Run at Run With Us: Pasadena’s premier running store hosts an easygoing 4- or 6-mile group run where you can meet fellow runners and test out the latest shoes from top brands. This is a social run that is for runners of all abilities. Meet in the parking lot behind the store. Monday, August 11 at 6:00PM.
🌭 Game Night Live Trivia at Dog Haus Biergarten: Test your knowledge while digging into craft hot dogs and cold drinks—this fast-paced trivia night comes with bragging rights and prizes for the sharpest minds. Monday, August 11 from 7:00PM–9:00PM.
Tuesday
🥕 Pasadena Farmers’ Market at Villa Parke: Pick up peak-season produce and farm-fresh goods straight from the people who grew them. From crisp vegetables to small-batch jams, everything here is local and packed with flavor. Tuesday, August 12 from 8:30AM–12:30PM.
🌊 Science Tuesdays at Kerckhoff Marine Lab: Dive into marine science with weekly talks from guest speakers, plus hands-on activities for all ages. Tuesday, August 12 from 4:30PM–6:00PM.
🎸 Summer Concert Series: Michael Haggins Band: Funk, groove, and all the best ’80s dance vibes—celebrate Pasadena Senior Center’s 65th year with the Michael Haggins Band. Tuesday, August 12 from 5:00PM–7:00PM.
🧶 Stitch ’n’ Bitch at Octavia’s Bookshelf: Bring your knitting, crochet, or any craft project and settle in for an hour of creativity, conversation, and community. Tuesday, August 12 from 6:00PM–7:00PM.
🎭 Amapola Players Presents Legends and Locals: Jack Landron weaves stories, songs, and a lifetime of artistry—from the 1960s folk scene to work alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—into an evening that’s as moving as it is personal. Tuesday, August 12 at 7:00PM.
🧠 Geeks Who Drink Trivia at T. Boyle’s Tavern: Grab a drink, grab some friends, and put your brain to the test in this fast-paced trivia showdown—prizes and bragging rights on the line. Tuesday, August 12 at 8:00PM.
Coming Up Soon…
💃 Descanso Gardens Summer Music and Dance Series: Pacifico Dance Company: An evening of color, rhythm, and storytelling as Pacifico Dance Company brings vibrant dance traditions to the Rose Pavilion and amphitheater. Thursday, August 14 from 5:30PM–6:45PM.
🎭 Rumors: A High Tea, Immersive Theatre Experience: I’ve been to one of these high-tea immersive shows at Madeline Garden Bistro before and really loved it—the atmosphere, the food, and the way the performance unfolds right around you. This time, it’s Neil Simon’s razor-sharp farce Rumors, where a dinner party unravels into scandal and hilarity. The full English high tea includes cream scones with clotted cream and jam, a summer salad, assorted tea sandwiches and savories, and desserts like crème brûlée, tiramisu, and chocolate strawberries. Friday, August 15 & Saturday, August 16.
🎼 Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome at Mount Wilson Observatory: Experience chamber music inside the historic 100-inch telescope dome—an architectural and acoustic marvel where science meets art. Performances at 3:00PM and 5:00PM, with a 4:00PM reception under the pines. Sunday, August 17.
🚗 Cruising Colorado: Route 66 & Pasadena’s Car Scene: Stroll a stretch of Colorado Boulevard and explore Pasadena’s deep ties to Route 66 and car culture, from classic cruisers to local automotive history. Sunday, August 17 from 5:30PM–7:30PM.
Nothing in this section is sponsored. These are just the things you need to know. I’ll always let you know if something is sponsored!
CIVIL NEWS
🚫Pasadena City Council Meeting — Canceled
The regularly scheduled Monday council meeting will not be held this week.
The monthly gathering where city leaders focus on the needs, concerns, and quality of life for Pasadena’s senior community. Tuesday, August 12 at 2:00PM.
A focused session on Pasadena’s parks, recreation spaces, and iconic venues like the Rose Bowl and Brookside Golf Course. Tuesday, August 12 at 6:00PM.
City leaders and advisors gather to shape policy and guide Pasadena’s environmental goals, from the Green City Action Plan to the Environmental Charter. Tuesday, August 12 at 6:00PM.
NEWS N’ ROSES WEATHER
Monday
90 🌡️ 67 |☀️| 💨 S 7 mph
🌆 Air Quality Index: 61 (Moderate)
Tuesday
88 🌡️ 67 |☀️| 💨 SW 7 mph
Temperature readings taken from the Pasadena Doppler radar.
LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
🎵 Triple Shot Jazz Trio at Jones Coffee Roasters: Ease into your Monday with live jazz from Pasadena’s own Triple Shot Trio—blending blues, gospel, funk, and a whole lot of groove. Monday, August 11 at 9:00AM
🎶 The Coffee Shop Jazz Trio at Jones Coffee Roasters: Start your Tuesday with a smooth blend of modern jazz and Latin fusion from pianist Matt Politano and his trio. Tuesday, August 12 at 8:30AM.
🎸 Summer Concert Series: Michael Haggins Band: Funk, groove, and all the best ’80s dance vibes—celebrate Pasadena Senior Center’s 65th year with the Michael Haggins Band. Tuesday, August 12 from 5:00PM–7:00PM.
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