THE PASADENA TABLE: A Tour of Italy
Centennial Square in front of Pasadena City Hall
Saturday, May 23, 2009 11 AM to 10 PM
THE PASADENA TABLE: A Tour of Italy is the first of what we hope to be a series of festival type events, free to the public, family friendly, and jammed with cool stuff. Our vision is that that THE PASADENA TABLE will serve as a pilot program for many future events, with A Tour of Italy as our first in what we hope to be many cultural touchstones. The possibilities for spotlighting other aspects of Pasadena’s community, cultures and businesses under this umbrella are limitless.
THE PASADENA TABLE: A Tour of Italy is a cross between Piazza San Marco (without having to travel to Italy), Universal City Walk (without paying a fortune for parking) and the weekly Farmers’ Markets that have become an intragal part of our lives.
THE PASADENA TABLE has elements to stimulate all age groups and all the senses:
– THE BIG TABLE – A centuries-old Italian tradition – as evening falls, we will sit down as a community at tables 300 feet long, and savor the best Italian food Pasadena has to offer.
– CARNIVALE – A variety of fascinating elements that will resonate with the Italian-themed surroundings, roving Commedia dell’arte improv artists and other surprises, with an emphasis on FUN.
– BISTRO GARDEN – A European drinking tradition.
– ARTISANS’ WALK – Local artists, jewelry makers, craftspeople – but not the ones you always see.
– LIVE MUSIC – Groups and individuals handpicked for quality and diversity.
The Pasadena Table: A Tour of Italy Saturday, May 23, 2009, 11am – 10pm
Location Centennial Square
In front of Pasadena City Hall
100 N. Garfield Ave.
Pasadena CA 91101
Event type Festivals/Parades/Markets
Details The Pasadena Table: A Tour of Italy is a cross between Piazza San Marco (without having to travel to Italy), Universal City Walk (without paying a fortune for parking) and the weekly Farmers Markets that have become an integral part of our lives. There will be something for everyone! THE BIG TABLE – A centuries-old Italian tradition: as evening falls, we will sit down as a community at tables 300 feet long and savor the best Italian food Pasadena has to offer. CARNIVALE – A variety of fascinating elements that will resonate with the Italian-themed surroundings, roving Commedia Dell’Arte improv artists and other surprises, with an emphasis on fun! BISTRO GARDEN – A European tradition. ARTISANS WALK – Local artists, jewelry makers, craftspeople – but not the ones you always see. LIVE MUSIC – Groups and individuals handpicked for quality and diversity.
Audience *All Ages
Cost Free admission
Sponsors The Liaison Group
Link www.thepasadenatable.com
Centennial Square, in front of Pasadena City Hall
Saturday, May 23, 2009
11 AM to 10 PM
As a tribute to the architecture of our beautifully restored City Hall,
our first event will feature the foods of Italy!
Be part of Pasadena’s newest food and art festival featuring the centuries-old tradition of the Community Table. Join in the fun and excitement as we sit with our neighbors at tables over 300 feet long.
For Sponsorship Opportunities, Booth Space and Restaurant participation information please contact:
Ken Deans (818) 248-4166 Email: Ken@lgiww.com
Jerram Swartz (310) 467-1057 Email: Jerram@lgiww.com
Media Partnerships:
PASADENA WEEKLY (print)
KPCC (radio)
JERRAM SWARTZ
A thirty-year member of the DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA, he has been Assistant Director and Unit Production Manager on scores of movies and TV shows, including E.T. – THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL and THE BLUES BROTHERS, and most recently worked on ABC’s hit comedy SAMANTHA WHO? starring Christina Applegate and Jean Smart. A resident of the Pasadena area since 1980, Swartz has served as Producer/Director/Co-Writer of the PASADENA FOLLIES every year since 2002, raising over $180,000 for the Pasadena Senior Center.
TOM COSTON
In his capacity with Light Bringer Project, became executive producer of the nationally-known Pasadena Doo Dah Parade which continues today in its 32nd year. He is also Executive Producer of The Pasadena Chalk Festival, formerly Absolut Chalk, the largest public art event of its kind, which is now in its 16th year of production.
KEN DEANS
Bringing years of experience from the entertainment world, Ken has helped ABC Television Networks, AT&T, Alaska Airlines, FastChannel Network, Infiniti, Jones Radio Network, Level 3 networks, Lion Brand Yarn, Mazda, Neilson, Netflix, Nissan, The Penske Corp., Radio and Records, Smith-Kline Beecham, Taco Bell, VNU, President Clinton, Vice President Gore, The White House and many others form and present their message internally and externally in innovative ways. Most recently, Ken spearheaded the marketing and sponsorship for the 42nd annual San Diego Bayfair World Series of Power Boat Racing on Mission Bay’s Bill Muncey Memorial Hydroplane Race Course. Because of his success there, he has been asked to coordinate other race sites in the series.
DAVID ZASLOFF
Jazz Comedian David Zasloff has been called one of the great performers of our time. David is an accomplished music producer, comedian and poet. A Master of the Japanese shakahachi flute, David also plays trumpet, piano, percussion, guitar, autoharp and shofar. He is an accomplished songwriter and film composer and has produced four CD’s and served as musical director for 14 HBO Comedy Channel shows and one Showtime Special. His music has been heard on the TV’s “THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.”
