A while back, I had the pleasure of shooting my short Crime/Sci-Fi film, Midnight Standoff, at…read moreSunny Gables Estate, and the experience was phenomenal. From the very beginning, the staff went above and beyond. They were incredibly courteous and very accommodating to my entire cast and crew, which made the logistics of our production run incredibly smoothly. Beyond the exceptional service, the property is an absolute visual treasure. It is a truly unique Victorian mansion with an aesthetic so distinct and captivating that it became a character in and of itself on camera. I highly recommend Sunny Gables to any creatives looking for a breathtaking location with a team that truly supports the production process.

I just hosted a birthday party for 60 guests and the house was the star of the show. There are some…read morefeatures which might not work for everyone: closeness to freeway, dogs and cats for those with allergies, casual family living environment, and it is an old house with quirky plumbing. But overall, the owners really went out of their way to help make my event beautiful and memorable and my guests are still raving about this special house. In addition, the musical equipment (piano, drums, speakers, amps) were a real plus for my party of mostly musicians. I'm very grateful to have found Sunny Gables for my event and highly recommend it for filming, photo shoots and private parties.

It's devastating what happened to many of the residents during the massive fires in 2024. I'm glad…read morethey are coming together to rebuild. On this visit we came to see the ceremony of the Christmas Lane Tree lighting and it packed so much that it was difficult to walk around.

North of Pasadena, the Eaton wildfire started in the town of Altadena on January 7th 2025 and…read morespread explosively across over 14,000 acres due to extreme windy conditions with gusts up to 80 mph the past week! There are apparently five fatalities on record. As of today January 13th, 2025, the entire town is evacuated. Over 7,000 structures and homes were destroyed, including the Andrew McNally House, Altadena Community Church, Scripps Hall, Bunny Museum, stores, shops, the entire downtown area. Altadena is historic for being the first middle class Black community in LA County. It is also home to many middle class Artists of many cultures. The people have now lost their only homes and livelyhoods. It is going to take a lot to rebuild their lives! Praying for the many people of southern California as the fires are continuing as I write this. It is devastating. It is heartbreaking.

I really miss this. I hope they bring it back. I went for many years. It was always entertaining…read moreand fun to go with friends.

Wicked Lit! Went…read morelast year for the first time and then twice this year to see both Production A (The Unnameable, the Chimes, and Cask of Amontillado) and Production B **new** (Casting the Runes, A Ghost Story, and The Body Snatcher). I brought a bunch of people with me to see Production A this year. It was amazing as always... Note to newcomers - if you are meeting people at the event, make sure that all members of your group receive the same color sticker on their program. You want to stay together in the same group. Also note that they have coffee, hot apple juice (which they insist on calling cider), and a few candy bars. $2 each or 2 items for $3. Bring cash, a jacket as you will be outside for a time, and comfortable shoes for walking and standing for short periods. The plays are immersive as you walk following the characters and story progression through the creepy and eeriliy lit long hallways of the mausoleum... and through the cemetery across the street. Most of the acting is great. Last night was unusual because they had BOTH productions going on at the same time. I was concerned that we would be running into each other in the corridors and we would lose the integrity of the individual plays with competing noise in the background. They actually handled it really well and there was only about 5 minutes when I was distracted by noise from another play. Production B was very good for the most part. I will not forget the images from Casting the Runes and The Body Snatcher. The Ghost Story however, started out GREAT but then the second half was kind of ridiculous. What annoyed me most was the fact that because it wasn't as long as the other plays and they all had to end at the same time, the guide read us "The Raven" as we walked back. Now, I take my Poe seriously and want it done right or not at all. This guy read it from the folder, lost his place a few times, used a voice that I assume was supposed to be funny (and wasn't). It just wasn't done well. If they HAD to fill up that time, (and I hope they read this review) they should have the poem read at the original site and read seriously by someone who can do it properly... by candlelight... with some thunder, rain, and lightning in the background. I was not only disappointed, but mad that it had been done so poorly. I could have read it better (and not from a folder). All in all, it's still a Halloween favorite and the location is fantastic and used well.

After visiting Catalina camp sites (Jean Cousteau is my fav) you will never want to visit Avalon…read moreagain. Campsites ate located about 2-3 hours driving distance from Avalon. Yes there is a whole new world out there with so much more to offer. I had the opportunity to stay 4 nights where people call it glamping in a cabin. There are full bathrooms. Pay one set fee and you have unlimited usage to wetsuits (long/short), snorkeling gear, paddle boards, kayaks, life vests, towels and etc. Sailboats and charters boats are with appointments but included as well. My favorites are wall/pole/relay climbing and ziplining. For those who just wants to lay low with laptop (WiFi avail) or read a book that is available as well. Hiking all levels available and basketball/tennis courts. Let's not forget the delicious meal service 4 times a day. It is quality buffet style food plus a happy hour every night. Definitely more than enough food that keeps you going for extreme long days. Sounds like never ending activities ...yes theres so much I can't even remember like cooking classes, astronomy nights, talent show, s'mores night and I can just go on but I'm running out of time. It's a must visit.

My experience at this camp was extremely disappointing. The food quality was very poor, and the…read morewater for activities was uncomfortably cold. There was a strong, unpleasant odor throughout the area due to the compost. The number of bees, yellow jackets, and hornets made the environment feel unsafe, especially since the cabins did not have proper doors--only weighted sheets that allowed insects to enter. Overall, I would not recommend this camp based on these conditions. I was told that they deleted 1 star reviews

I like these studios a lot! You feel like a pro walking in. The sound system is great…read more Parking can be challenging - try to carpool. Staff is efficient and gets the job done.

Great studios and friendly staff! Easy to book as well. Perfect for bands and recording. Definitely…read morecoming back.

This camp was disappointing. We went to the one day Saturday camp today and my little girl came…read moreback feeling down. She said that the teachers were nice and the activities were fine, but most of the other girls had come with friends, and they either ignored or were mean to her when she tried to be friendly to them. My daughter is very sweet and on the quiet side. She said that there were no activities or any effort made to get the kids to be inclusive or break out of their cliques. Perhaps if your kids come with friends or if you've done a great job teaching them to be bitches, they will have a great time.

This camp is popular and tough to get into, so set your calendar reminder in January to apply. The…read morestaff is lovely, from the administration to the bus driver, and all the counselors. Shout out to Barbara in admissions for her infinite patience!!! My daughter is having the best time this summer playing outdoors. Archery, swimming, horseback riding, and my favorite - mud play. For a few weeks this summer she gets to just be a kid!!!

$20 for unlimited bounce house play Petting zoo on weekends…read more(but not weekdays) Some food stands but overpriced : fruit bowl is $10

Great service today at Smith's Tree Lot in La Canada. There is plenty of very easy parking, and you…read moreeven get to be right next to the cheapest gas station in the region. The decorations and lights are very festive, and the service was personal and quick. They were happy to open up a fresh tree for us, which was very appreciated, and we could get one that wasn't already on a stand. There were some kids activities also around, but the price was a bit too high for us. These aren't cheap trees, but they had lots of variety and were very fresh. Plus, it was a friendly group of folks working there.

We love this venue and were honored to have our wedding ceremony and reception hosted here. We…read moreinteracted with Ani during an open house and we were very quickly sold on locking in this venue. She also connected us with several recommended vendors, many of which we ended up hiring for our big day. We had a lovely spring day for an outdoor ceremony next to their tree and an indoor dinner / reception inside the building. We were very blessed to have Ani and Thursday Club staff provide us with a wonderful venue for a day we will never forget.

Great event space!! The food was fantastic and every worker was super friendly and welcoming.read more

I want to give Spartan five stars for so many reasons …read more. Let's start off by saying that we initially booked our camp for the summer of 2020, right before COVID hit. We had experienced issues with other camp who we ended up having to dispute with credit card company to get a refund, but NOT with Spartan. They issued refund when we requested it, problem solved. Comes 2021, we were ready to try again. Booked 2 weeks, then my son broke his arm on the first day of summer. Called the owner and explained what happened and she was ready to issue a full refund, but I asked for credit instead. Finally, this year! My son went for two weeks and loved it! We had signed him up for other camps, surfing camp, Steve & Kate, all were fun and good, but he said this was by far his favorite, and asked that we only send him to Spartan next year. I like how they rotate them through different sports/activities each day (I think 9 total), and he came home everyday dirty, sweaty, exhausted but HAPPY! He said he learned new sports, and made new friends. I also really appreciate that they have the store card option available each week you can purchase, so they have $20 they can spend at their little snack shop (without having to send them to camp with cash), and can be used towards Kona Ice on certain days. I think that is a great way for kids to learn to manage their budget and feel independent. Last but not least, at the end of the week, they send pictures and video (included it the registration) to all the campers so we get to see all the fun stuff they did that week! Overall, if you have a kid who loves to spend time outdoor, playing sports, staying busy, I would highly recommend Spartan. The drop off and pick up is super easy. Although sometimes the line might seem long, but it goes fairly quick and I've never waited more than 5-10 mins to drop off/pick up. Counselors were also very friendly and energetic!

Can 5 years go? She is in learning castle TK now. She will be five years and 3 months next June. Is…read moreshe egible for the Kingdergarden class?