Wednesday, February 27, 2013


Old Pasadena Happy Hour Week 2013

Old Pasadena's finest restaurants, bars, and lounges offer extended food and drink specials all week long! Happy Hour Week runs March 1-15, 2013. From $1 martinis at Equator, $2 beers at Pita Jungle, and $3 gourmet sushi at Sushi Roku and Kabuki, Old Pasadena Happy Hour Week offers something for everyone.
Live Music Schedule
Enjoy live music with your Happy Hour! No cover charge for concerts, but reservations are recommended.

Special Event Schedule

Tuesday, February 26, 2013


2014 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY TO MAKE WEST COAST DEBUT AT THE PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM

2014 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY TO MAKE WEST COAST DEBUT AT THE PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
The newest Corvette will be introduced to the west coast at the 60th Anniversary Corvette Celebration, which is open to the public. The Stingray will be on display at the gala dinner, which will also feature a presentation and Q&A session by Corvette’s lead exterior designer.
The Petersen Automotive Museum will celebrate the 60th anniversary of “America’s Sports Car,” the Chevrolet Corvette, with an unforgettable tribute March 1-2, 2013. The most anticipated and significant event of the weekend is the 60th Anniversary Gala featuring speaker Kirk Bennion, the Exterior Design Manager of the Corvette C7 Stingray and the west coast unveiling of the vehicle. Bennion will discuss how the Stingray breaks from tradition, allowing industry experts and enthusiasts alike the rare opportunity to gain insight into the design process and ask questions about one of the most anticipated new vehicle debuts in recent memory. The Stingray will be unveiled at the gala dinner with Bennion, and will also be on display for Saturday’s festivities.

Other highlights include the Corvette Car Day Show, an exhibit inside the museum featuring the rarest examples of each generation including the very first Corvette “EX-122” which debuted at the GM Motorama in 1953 and a series of educational panels featuring Corvette legends and industry experts.
In addition to the events, a special Corvette exhibit showcasing Corvettes from every generation, along with significant vehicles from history will be on display from February 27 through March 31. Notable Corvettes include:
  • 1953 EX-122: the first Corvette shown to the public
  • 956 SR2: an experimental race car
  • 1959 Corvette Italia by Scaglietti: an Italian bodied masterpiece rendered in aluminum
  • 1960 CERV I: the first mid-engine prototype
  • 1964 “World’s Fair” Corvette: customized by GM for the New York World’s Fair
  • 1963 Grand Sport and a 1968 “Sundowner” Bonneville Racer: driven by many famous racers including Dick Doane, John Mecom, Alan Sevadjian, Auggie Pabst, Jim Hall, A.J. Foyt and John Cannon
Event sponsors include Mid America Motorworks, Hagerty Collector Car Insurance, Corvette Mike, Intercity Lines and Fender Guitar. Proceeds from the Corvette Anniversary activities will go toward supporting the Petersen Automotive Museum’s educational programming. Register your Corvette or buy tickets online athttp://www.CorvetteDay.org or call 323-964-6325. Some events have limited availability and will sell out.
The Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational institution. The Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Boulevard (at Fairfax) in Los Angeles, California 90036. Admission prices are $12 for general admission adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for students with ID, $3 for children ages 5 to 12. Museum members, active military with ID and children under five are admitted free. Vault tours are available for an additional $25, and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is free for the first 30 minutes and $2.00 each additional 30 minutes. One hour validation with purchase of $20 or more in the Museum Store or Johnny Rockets located in the museum lobby. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 6pm. For general Museum information, call 323/930-CARS or visit the Museum’s Web site at:www.petersen.org.

Friday, February 15, 2013

Rock N' Roll Half Marathon- Pasadena



Come out to Pasadena to enjoy the annual Rock N' Roll Half Marathon!  Runners will get to experience a scenic course ending at the iconic Rose Bowl in addition to live bands and cheerleaders along the route. Start and finish lines can be found at N. Arroyo Blvd. & Seco Street.

To keep you motivated throughout the run, you will even get a free 8oz Jamba Juice at the end of your run! If free Jamba Juice does not motivate you, this will! For all your hard work and comitment in to training and participating in this run, there will be many businesses throughout the city who are offering special deals for race participants! For those list and deals, please click here.

Earlier we mentioned a band being present, can you guess what band will be there? FAR EAST MOVEMENT, they are said to be preforming their hit songs like "Like a G6" and "Rocketeer".

At the Pasadena Convention Center, there will the the Health and Fitness Expo which is FREE and open to the public! There are said to have over 60 exhibitors offering free samples. showcasing many new products, health and nutrition infomation and much more!
  • Dates: February 15-16, 2013
  • Location: Pasadena Convention Center • Halls A & B [map]
  • Expo Hours: Friday, February 15, 1pm – 6pm & Saturday, February 16, 9am – 5pm
  • Free Admission: Open to the public

We hope you are able to join and run for a great cause!  We have some of our very own particpating in the run one being, our Corporate Sales Manager, Kira Wang! Good Luck Runners! Stay hydrated!