rockabilly and country musician from Austin.

LBJCC is awarding $500 scholarships to qualified deserving applicants.Applications will be accepted during December and January with a deadline of Jan

The high seas hijinx will unfold with Styxs iconic song Come Sail Away as its soundtrack.Application of fresh flowers begins the day after Christmas.South Pasadena turns to a celebrated nursery in Japan for essential color on its 2025 float.

Blue hydrangeas will be paired with white roses and a specially-developed batch of mums.Volunteers have been working on the 27-foot float at their long-time location – under a bridge in town – since July.

Part of the preparation includes assembling green water vials to keep flowers fresh as the float travels the parade route on New Years Day.

using natural materials in the spirit of the Rose Parade.Despite the Tohoku Triple Disaster.

said Grateful Crane Executive Director Soji Kashiwagi.the nonprofit Grateful Crane conveyed their organizations mission: To pay tribute to the unique hardships and inspiring contributions of Japanese Americans … and continue the traditions of our Japanese ancestry.

performing in both Japanese and English before an audience of children and adults with a shared love of music and friendship.including the three hardest-hit prefectures — Fukushima.