ArtNight Pasadena set for March 13

The streets of Pasadena will come alive Friday, March 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. with the 21st semi-annual ArtNight Pasadena, an enchanting evening of art, culture and entertainment that spans the globe.

The public is invited to stimulate its senses with this dynamic mix of the traditional and trendy; ArtNight Pasadena is an innovative experience not to be missed.

Fourteen participating cultural institutions will open their doors for free and complimentary shuttles will provide continual transportation that will loop among all venues.

Participants can begin their journeys at any one of the venues and are encouraged to carpool, take a bus or Metro Gold Line to the event, then use shuttles or walk between nearby venues. Information on bike tours is available at www.cicle.org.

ArtNight Pasadena is an ongoing partnership of the city of Pasadena’s Cultural Affairs Division and local cultural institutions. The event is sponsored by the Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission.

For more information visit www.artnightpasadena.org or call (626) 744-7887. For information on accessibility or to request written materials in alternative formats call (626) 744-7249.

Featured exhibitions and performances include:

Alliance Française de Pasadena
34 E. Union St., Kendall Alley
“Passion”
Stephane Blanchard, a contemporary painter from Nice, France, whose art is inspired by Asian and Latin cultures.

Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Ave.
“Off the Wall” 2009 Biennial Art Auction
More than 85 works of art by some of Southern California’s finest contemporary artists. All art available for purchase in the silent art auction.

Art Center College of Design Williamson/Student Galleries
1700 Lida St.
“The Storyteller’s Art”
Forty years of San Francisco designer Kit Hinrich’s influence on the American graphic landscape in a lively retrospective. Plus, new work in the Student Gallery.

Norton Simon Museum of Art
411 W. Colorado Blvd.
“Matisse's Amours”
“Matisse's Amours: Illustrations of Pierre de Ronsard's Love Poems,” the museum's newest exhibition, and its renowned collection of European and Asian Art.

One Colorado
“Red/Rojo”
Silent abstract color video “Red/Rojo” by Southern California artist Marsia Alexander-Clarke depicting cascading red forms on a black background, presented by Armory Center.

The Orchestras of Pasadena
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
300 E. Green St.
“Rebirth!”
Featuring stunning pieces from Vivaldi, Copland and Schumann, The Orchestras of Pasadena will perform a Symphony rehearsal to celebrate Rebirth!
Pacific Asia Museum
46 N. Los Robles Ave.
“Samurai Re-Imagined”
“The Samurai Re-imagined: From Ukiyo-e to Anime” explores how Japan’s internationally popular manga and anime are rooted in traditional arts.

Pasadena Central Library
285 E. Walnut St.
“One City, One Story”
2009’s One City, One Story’s The Hummingbird’s Daughter by Luis Alberto Urrea will be celebrated with a Mexican fiesta of music, dancing, storytelling, crafts and more.
Pasadena City College
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Eileen Cowin Videos
“Simply Because You're Near Me,” a series of video installations in the PCC Gallery by artist-in-residence Eileen Cowin, created "in defense of sentimentality."

Pasadena Jazz Institute
Paseo Colorado
260 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 206
“CHASIN' the TRANE”
Los Angeles' finest saxophonists celebrate the music of John Coltrane. Art Night After Party 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Pasadena Museum of California Art
490 E. Union St.
“Data + Art”
Three exhibits explore art and science: “Data + Art: Science and Art in the Age of Information;” “Eye in the Sky: JPL’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter;” and “Micronautics: The Photographs of David Scharf.”

Pasadena Museum of History
470 W. Walnut St.
“Contemporary Masters”
“Contemporary Masters, Artistic Eden II: Scenes of Contemporary Life in the San Gabriel Valley,” an invitational juried exhibition featuring 58 paintings by 43 nationally renowned artists inspired by the region’s unique landscapes and lifestyles.

Shumei Arts Council
2430 E. Colorado Blvd.
“SHIKI: Four Seasons of Art”
Four seasons of traditional Japanese art, celebrating the spirit of nature: Taiko drums, Koto-strings, the Art of Tea, and Calligraphy.

Side Street Projects
730 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
“Jalopy: Vehicles as Art & Artifact”One night only -- art cars, contraptions, and vintage travel rarities from Michael Gump, Baron Margo, The 1 Second Film, Miles Eastman, and Funky Junk Farms.