I love the beautiful Brazilian culture. The rich history is rooted in African, European and Indian influences with the first European settlers arriving in the 1500s. The culture adapted and changed with the foreign influences and by the late 1600's Brazil became more recognized on an international scale. The entertainment life is filled with fast movements, loud sounds ad many vibrant colors. The music, song and dance is eclectic; an accurate depiction of the widely mixed and

Are you looking for an animated and fun atmosphere to enjoy a drink with friends and catch some live tunes? Then you are in luck, because I have recently found a venue called POP Champagne in the heart of Old Town Pasadena which is excellent for just that! I performed here last week with Hai Muradian and Ken Soderlund of Michael Ryan and Friends and we really enjoyed ourselves. This wine and dessert bar is an awesome place to get together with friends while enjoying delectabl

The chance for success is greater when we as individuals are involved and interact with one another in a community. It takes a village to maintain a village and the Claremont Community Foundation, and its members, understand the importance of making social improvements at the grass roots level. We were fortunate enough to interview a caring and dedicated member for seventeen years, the Executive Director Nickia Cleaves. What Does the Claremont Community Foundation Do? The Cla