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Arcadia Performing Arts Center (auditorium) opens, with Paul Anka, to rave reviews. It was a sell-out performance at this $20 million venue's inaugural event. Paul Anka performed his 1959 hit "Put Your Head on My Shoulder."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33200
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 1, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 1, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Anka, Paul
Arcadia Performing Arts Center
Auditoriums
Item ID
33397AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia residents protest removal of basketball courts at Eisenhower Park and City Council member Roger Chandler's comments that he wouldn't want the basketball courts rebuilt because he doesn't like the "type" they attract. At August 20 City Council meeting, Chandler said the courts attracted unauthorized and unsanctioned basketball tournaments.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35591
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 26, 2019
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 26, 2019
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Basketball
Chandler, Roger
Eisenhower Park
Protests
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Demonstrators occupy Arcadia City Council meeting and call for resignation of Mayor Pro Tem Roger Chandler. They spoke out against removal of basketball courts from Eisenhower Park. Some called Chandler to resign because of his August 20 remarks that he didn't like the "type" of people the courts attracted. Chandler accused Mayor April Verlato of orchestrating the protests.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35563
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 5, 2019
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 5, 2019
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Basketball
Chandler, Roger
Eisenhower Park
Parks
Protests
Verlato, April
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Paul Anka to perform at the benefit and grand opening concert October 27, 2012 at the new $20 million, state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center, part of Arcadia Unified School District. High school musicians will accompany Paul Anka.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33198
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 25, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 25, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Anka, Paul
Arcadia Performing Arts Center
Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation
Auditoriums
Celebrities
Item ID
33395AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Performing Arts Center in Arcadia still under construction. The building costs $20 million and will officially open October 27, 2012 with an opening night concert by Paul Anka. The building has 40,000 square feet and 1200 seats, on the Arcadia High School campus.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33165
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 13, 2012
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 13, 2012
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Anka, Paul
Auditoriums
Performing Arts Center
Item ID
33362AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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So long Mr. Mayor: an exit interview with Gary Kovacic.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34551
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 5, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 5, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 16
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Hules, Katta
Kovacic, Gary
Item ID
34743AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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