Resident David Hugus provides an introduction to the subject of Chinese rank badges. This discussion will provide insight into the Chinese civil service examinations, the rank birds and animals, and the Chinese imperial culture.
Enjoy Alena Hove (violin), Ani Aznavoorian (cello), and Irina Zahharenkova (piano), the wonderful musicians of Camerata Pacifica as they preview their evening concert.
Join Dr. Kelly Anderson as he performs and discusses innovative music by Claude Debussy.
Pianist Vijay Venkatesh returns to MonteCedro joined by baritone extraordinaire Matthew Hough in a performance of some of musical theater’s greatest hits.
Dr. Susan Mohini Kane performs original music that blends lyrical storytelling with emotional honesty. She is also a resident of Altadena.
Paul Stein on violin and Stephanie Lan on piano perform Haydn, Mozart, and American composer Zez Confrey.
Join Dr. Kelly Anderson as he performs and discusses music by Brahms, Dvorak, Grieg, and other late Romantic composers.
John Fluker is an L.A.-based music artist who has performed for the Grammys, the Nobel Peace Prize, Michael Jackson Memorial concert, among others. Dessert and coffee served.
This four-week course wraps up with an examination of music as a response to military conflict. It explores popular music in the US before and during World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War.
Hans Alhoff from our Creative Living Academy Partner Altadena Heritage shares his insights into the history of three colorful contrarians. Despite their eccentricities, all three Altadenans cared deeply about personal freedom as they understood it.
Join Dr. Kelly Anderson as he discusses and performs music by great musicians modeled after music by other great musicians.
Join us for our annual Fall Event. Take in short, fun demonstrations of our specialty classes, and an engaging talk with Cesar on reclaiming your energy, vitality, and brainpower through movement. There will also be a sneak peak at exciting new classes launching later this year.
Join Fritz Coleman, a 5-time Emmy Award Winning Stand-Up Comedian and former NBC Weathercaster for a memorable afternoon of laughter.
This study group requires a 12-week commitment (on Mondays) to complete the series and is limited to two members of the New Neighbor Club. The study book is Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most.
Paul Stein & Stephanie Lan perform a wealth of beautiful songs, including It Ain’t Necessarily So and A House is Not a Home.
Resident Ken performs on the violin, accompanied on the piano by friend and fellow musician Ann. Sure to be a memorable afternoon of beautiful music.
Pianist and composer Carlos Gardels performs some of the most beautiful classical music.
Learn more about these remarkable creatures when live birds come to MonteCedro.
Join Dr. Kelly Anderson as he discusses and performs music by great musicians modeled after music by other great musicians.
Kelly Anderson shares Williams’ work, which includes some of the most critically acclaimed film scores in cinema.