New Park In VAN HALEN's Former Hometown Could Be Named After Legendary Guitarist

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September 18, 2021 at 3:37 pm Quote #64666
ron (11783)	http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/new-park-in-eddie-van-halens-former-hometown-could-be-named-after-legendary-guitarist/ New Park In EDDIE VAN HALEN’s Former Hometown Could Be Named After Legendary Guitarist September 17, 2021 Eddie Van Halen Park and Edward Van Halen Memorial Park are among the names being considered for a new park which will soon be under construction in the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist’s former hometown of Pasadena, California. The park, located at 701 East Union Street (between El Molino Avenue and Oak Knoll Avenue), will have open space for informal recreation, relaxation, and community gatherings; children’s playground with shade structures; public restrooms; a 48-space parking plaza; and a dog run. Now through Friday, September 24 at 4:00 p.m., Pasadena city officials are asking the community to review the all names that are being considered and vote for their preferred choice. http://www.cityofpasadena.net/public-works/engineering-and-construction/construction/playhouse-district-park/poll/ Votes will be tallied and presented to the Recreation and Parks Commission for discussion and, subsequently, a recommendation of the park’s official name will be presented to City Council for its consideration. Park naming criteria: Pasadena will adopt a name for the new park that meets at least one of the criteria established in the City’s Public Park and Recreation Facility Naming Policy. The criteria are as follows: * Geographical location of the park of facility; * Natural or geological features proximate to the park or facility; * Cultural or historical significance to the City or surrounding neighborhood; * Name of an individual who has made a significant contribution to the community, country, state, or field of parks and recreation. [...] The park in Pasadena’s Playhouse District is pictured below in a rendering provided by city officials. ronQuote
September 18, 2021 at 3:41 pm Quote #64668
ron (11783)	Personally, I can’t bring myself to vote for this. What did Eddie and parks have in common? Other than a sign, what would let anyone know what the park is about, and what Edward was about? The mural at Guitar Center in Hollywood is far more fitting (IMO) as a memorial than a park. I guess I’m holding out hope for something better from the folks in Pasadena. Feel free to convince me otherwise. ronQuote
September 18, 2021 at 10:01 pm Quote #64669
PT5150 (6290)	I would rather see a Bronze Statue and a Street named after Ed…. EDDIE’S fingers aren’t fingers they are muscle-powered pistons that hammer guitar strings to the fretboard with the force of a rivet gun”. PT5150Quote
February 6, 2022 at 5:01 pm Quote #65164
ron (11783)	Back in December, it was voted to recommend naming the park, “Octavia Butler Park” and a trellis structure be named the “Eddie Van Halen Stage”. After speaking with the Van Halen family, they would like the structure to be named “Van Halen Stage” after the whole band, not just Eddie. This will be discussed at the meeting this Tuesday. See memo above. ronQuote
April 6, 2022 at 9:53 am Quote #65301
ron (11783)	On Monday, the city council decided to approve Van Halen for the stage name but then decided to name the overall park the Playhouse Village Park. ronQuote
August 25, 2022 at 11:33 am Quote #65665
ron (11783)	Playhouse District Village Park, Van Halen Stage to be Dedicated September 10 https://www.pasadenanow.com/main/rock-on-playhouse-district-village-park-van-halen-stage-to-be-dedicated-september-10 ronQuote
September 8, 2022 at 3:43 pm Quote #65734
ron (11783)	I was in LA last Thursday (Sept 1), and swung by the new park in Pasadena to take a look, even though it isn’t supposed to be dedicated till later this month. While the park wasn’t complete or open to the public yet, I got a chance to go inside and see the Van Halen stage area. It still needed some touch up painting, but otherwise was looking very nice. I hope that a lot of people get use out of this new space in Pasadena. ronQuote
September 8, 2022 at 6:06 pm Quote #65737
ron (11783)	Grand Opening of Playhouse Village Park Rescheduled Published on Thursday, September 8, 2022 \| 2:14 pm The grand opening of Playhouse Village Park in Pasadena has been postponed from Saturday to Sept. 17 due to inclement weather anticipated for this weekend. Read More: https://www.pasadenanow.com/main/grand-opening-of-playhouse-village-park-rescheduled ronQuote
September 19, 2022 at 12:05 pm Quote #65776
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June 25, 2023 at 2:27 pm Quote #66648
ron (11783)	Summer 2023 Free concerts will take place every Sunday in June and July from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the Van Halen Stage at the new Playhouse Village Park. Pick up a picnic from your favorite local restaurant and bring a blanket to enjoy music under the stars. Playhouse Village Park is located at 701 East Union St. ronQuote
May 18, 2024 at 4:11 pm Quote #67953
ron (11783)	Pasadena Jazz in the Park June – July 2024 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location Playhouse Village Park Pasadena Playhouse Village Hosts Summer Jazz Nights. Playhouse Village sizzles this summer with the return of the beloved Jazz in the Park concert series presented by Playhouse Village Foundation. The free concerts will take place every Sunday in June and July on the Van Halen Stage at Playhouse Village Park. While you enjoy the music on your picnic blanket, indulge in delicious treats from Anaya’s Restaurant, serving up taco plates and more. This project is partially funded by a grant from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts and the generous donors of Playhouse Village Foundation as a result of A Night Out In Playhouse Village. Click here to keep an eye out for the upcoming announcement of the lineup of musicians! https://playhousevillage.org/calendar-of-events/https-playhousevillage-org-calendar-of-events-jazz/ ronQuote

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