• March 20 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Art Speaks: Art works to make you wonder

    When looking at art, have you ever thought, “That just doesn’t speak to me”? Or do you feel drawn to an artwork and want to look at it longer? The MonteCedro Art Committee offers an opportunity every other month, to explore our varied responses to the art in our collection. In March, they will look at pieces in the Montecedro Art Collection that are mysterious. They will discuss why an artist might pick this subject or what made the artist depict this abstract. What do our own responses suggest as meanings? Come and join a lively conversation.

    March 25 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    AH Illusions

    Get ready to go on an exciting adventure with Dawn and Anthony, a magical duo who will change the way you feel about magic. They will take you on a fantastic, comedy-filled, interactive journey.

    March 25 2:00PM - 3:00PM Dining Room

    The Inspiration of Artists

    Please join resident artists as they display and discuss their artwork, inspiration, and story behind their pieces. Refreshments and appetizers will be served.

    March 27 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Les Preludes

    Join Dr. Kelly Anderson as he discusses and performs works by Bach, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, and others.

    March 31 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Walking the Line

    Join author Dr. Roy Meals on an unforgettable 342-mile urban adventure tracing the city’s unique perimeter. Forget the tourist traps and dive deep into the unexpected.

  • April 1 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Elegance, Simplicity, and Bartok

    Paul Stein and Dave Mergan bring the beautiful sounds of the violin and cello to showcase the classical and modern eras. They will perform a work of James Cervetto (1748-1837), an English composer who was also a great cellist. Beethoven and Haydn will also be featured.

    April 1 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Travel Log with Hernan – Discovery of the Americas

    Grab your virtual passport and join Hernan Perez, world traveler, as he takes us to another unique destination. Enjoy his photos, as well as his trivia and bits of history that bring each destination to life.

    April 2 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Vatché in Concert

    Concert pianist Vatché Mankerian is a multi-faceted artist. A pianist, composer, lecturer, author, and teacher, he has written works for piano, chamber ensembles, and electro-acoustic media, as well as incidental music for theatrical productions and cinema. Join us for a captivating musical performance.

    April 3 1:30PM - 4:00PM Lunada Lounge

    Classic Film: Easter Parade

    Join us for this classic 1948 musical film starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire. Just like a cinema, we will have fresh popcorn and soft drinks. See you at the movies!

    April 3 2:00PM - 3:00PM Auditorium

    Influential Women in Music

    Join guest Dr. Oliver Green from the Pasadena Conservatory of Music as he discusses the tremendous contributions that female performers and composers of all musical styles have had on the arts in the US and beyond. The lecture will include biographical, cultural, social, and national/international information that affected the personal and professional lives of these artists. This is the last of a five-part series.

    April 4 10:30AM - 11:30AM Valmonte Room

    Song Book Series with Seth Becker

    This month we will listen to “Michael Feinstein Sings the Jule Styne Songbook”. Jule Styne composed the scores of “Three Coins in a Fountain”, “Peter Pan”, “Bells are Ringing” and “Gypsy”. There are so many songs, and we will delight in bringing back so much musical nostalgia.

    April 4 3:30PM - 4:30PM Valmonte Room

    Apple Made Easy with Anthony

    Please join Anthony Brown, Tech Concierge for The Smarter Service as he talks about Apple technology, how to use it, navigate it and understand it.

    April 6 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Hoag Hospital

    Join Diedre Fitzpatrick for a presentation on Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Mental Wellness and Aging to help you understand these changes and know how to react to them.

    April 7 8:30AM - 9:30AM Marcell’s

    Men’s Breakfast

    Join us for breakfast and conversation with the gentlemen of MonteCedro. Please register early as seating is limited.

    April 7 7:00PM - 8:00PM Valmonte Room

    Evening Concert with Arjun and Friends

    Please join us for coffee and dessert while listening to this wonderful and talented group of pianists from the Piano Studio of Dr. Linda Govel.

    April 9 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Vieness Piano Duo

    The Vieness Piano Duo stands among the most electrifying and in-demand piano duos on the world stage today. Comprised of pianists Eva Schaumkell and Vijay Venkatesh, the duo is celebrated for their intuitive musical communication, technical brilliance, and powerful stage presence.

    April 10 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Timeless Melodies: Italian Pop Singers

    Join Timeless Melodies for this presentation of Italian Pop Singers. With video clips and a vast knowledge of music, this is a popular and always-entertaining program.

    April 10 3:00PM - 4:00PM Valmonte Room

    Happy Hour

    Join us for Happy Hour and the music of “U.S. 99”. This talented musical duo perform retro-vintage rock & roll, classic rock, blues, and rockabilly.

    April 12 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Ohana Stories

    Every family has a story worth telling. Storyteller Ross Chun will present some resources residents can use to discover their family stories as he talks about his family’s journey from the Hawaiian Islands to the mainland.

    April 14 2:30PM - 3:30PM Valmonte Room

    Everyone Has a Story with Bill Howe

    Please join fellow resident Bill Howe as he talks about his Great Grandfather E.P. Sanders and his time in the Civil War. On display will be original framed letters and documents dating back to the capture and release of E. P. Sanders.