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VOLUME 20, NO. 22
THE MONROVIA MUSIC FEST, THE TRUE GEM OF THE CITY IS BACK One of the largest music festivals in the San Gabriel Valley returns to Monrovia on Sunday, June 4th
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he fourth annual Monrovia Music Fest will take place at the Library Park Memorial Fountain on 321 S. Myrtle Ave in Old Town Monrovia on Sunday, June 4th, 2017 from 12-7pm. The event will feature a diverse mixture of musical genres throughout the day, including rock, pop, soul, and renowned musical whistling. Various upcoming and awardwinning indie SoCal bands and artists will perform at the festival: SolSpeak, Fake Furs, The Whistling Diva, Malynda Hale, Mad Revival, and Kristii Strike from Austria with
her dance crew, promoting her single with Chris Brown. Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Georgia Reign will be the headliner of the event. In addition to music, festival-goers will enjoy hoppy brews from a craft beer garden brought by 38 Degrees Ale House, Mt. Lowe Brewing Company, and Congregation Ale House. Other features of the Monrovia Music Fest include a wide selection of food trucks, vendors, artisans, fun activities for the whole family, and the area’s largest pet event, Bark Park, where leashed, friendly
J Mosley and the LME All-stars 3 played the festival last year. This Sunday loads of great music will be showcased at the fourth annual Monrovia Music Fest at Library Park Memorial Fountain on 321 S. Myrtle Ave. in Old Town Monrovia, 12-7 p.m. - Courtesy Photo
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MONROVIA UNIFIED ROBOTICS TEAM WINS 1ST IN DUTCH OPEN
Pam FITZPATRICK |
Monrovia Unified’s robotics team from Clifton Middle School, the Hippie Bots, won the FIRST Tech Challenge Dutch Open in Eindhoven, Netherlands, held May 19-20. The only U.S. representative and youngest team, the Hippie Bots topped a field of high SEE PAGE 11
THE MONROVIA OLD TOWN REPORT pam@oldtownreport.com
Because of my background in toy design, and because several of my family members remain in the industry, our collective approach to retailing is a bit quirky. The opinions of my customers mean infinitely more to me than statistical predictions or any innovative (untried) whim I might Monrovia Unified Robotics Team Wins 1st in Dutch Open. - Courtesy photo
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Mt. Lowe Brewing Company Page 15
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Adventures Of Sherlock Afoot At The Arboretum
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SPORTS FMF Glen Helen National
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