Hometown Pasadena October 8, 2009

Discover the cultural gems hidden in our neighbor to the north and those in our own back yard. Meet Colleen Dunn Bates, editor of Hometown Pasadena, the bestselling bible for living well in Pasadena and environs, as well as At Home Pasadena, which showcases San Gabriel Valley’s exceptional homes and gardens.

Colleen is the editor and publisher at Prospect Park Books and a longtime food and travel journalist. She’s the editor and/or co-author of EAT: Los Angeles, Hometown Santa Monica, Mammoth from the Inside and Storybook Travels. She writes about restaurants for Westways, was the longtime restaurant critic for L.A. Style, and has written for many national and regional magazines. A sixth-generation Southern Californian, Colleen lives in Pasadena with her husband, film editor Darryl Bates.

Colleen will have copies of her books for purchase and signing. Join us for a fun evening chock full of tips for your next stay-cation!

This event is free and will take place in the Barth Community Room at Crowell Public Library.