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The American Museum of Ceramic Art’s latest exhibit, “Architectural Pottery: Ceramics for a Modern Landscape,” an exploration of the impact of mid-20th century architecture and design on artists in California, opens Saturday, August 17 at 399 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. The exhibition features ceramic artists and graphic and industrial designers Marilyn Kay Austin, Raul Angulo Coronel, […]
The first exhibition of the year at Scripps College’s Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, “Evolving Ideas: The Ceramics of Ruenell Foy Temps,” opens Saturday, August 17 at 251 E. 11th St., Claremont. It runs through Sunday, September 15. The gallery is free and open to public viewing from noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. The first […]
Chaffey Community Museum of Art, 217 S. Lemon Ave., Ontario, opens “8 Seconds of Fury,” a photography exhibit by Paul Speaker highlighting the hard dismounts of bull and horse riders, on Saturday, August 10. “In this photography exhibit, see the frozen moments from bareback rodeo competitions,” the exhibit’s description read. “Using a reductive process, these […]
The Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College opens two new exhibitions, “Open Sky” and “Roy Thurston: Recent Work,” Thursday, August 15 at 120 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont. Both will be up through January 5, 2025. An opening reception and panel for both will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, September 7. The […]
Claremont Lincoln University and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy are preparing to launch the Lincoln Vibrant Communities Fellows Program, a novel initiative “for public sector leaders aiming to enhance their leadership skills and to address the most pressing issues facing cities—housing, climate, land, water, finance, infrastructure — to build thriving, sustainable communities,” a news […]
On Saturday, August 24 local artists will take over Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, 200 W. First St., Claremont, for “Free 4 All,” a 4 to 9 p.m. pop-up show that is free and open to the public and exhibitors. The event will feature a performance by Wait.Think.Fast, a showcase of art and zines by […]
The City of Claremont is currently accepting applications from artists and teams interested in painting utility boxes around town. Design submissions and questions must be emailed to bhandel@ci.claremont.ca.us by 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 18. “Artwork must not contain religious references or symbols, political campaigns, copyrighted or trademarked material, or corporate or organizational branding,” the application […]
The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, one of five vector control districts in Los Angeles County, on Monday confirmed the “first detection of West Nile virus activity in its service area,” according to a statement from Communications Director Anais Medina Diaz.
Claremont Little League’s headline-grabbing, undefeated 12U all-star team might get the majority of the attention, but six other city teams have also been vying for postseason glory. All have since been eliminated from their respective tournaments. Here’s a recap of their postseason runs: The 8-and-under team opened with two wins, 14-4 over San Dimas on […]
By Jim Barnes Claremont’s Blaisdell Park bloomed with vibrant colors and joyous energy on Saturday, June 22, as the local Baha’i community hosted its inaugural Juneteenth commemoration. This was not just a celebration of emancipation; it was a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of cultural heritage, historical reflection, and the Baha’i belief in the […]
Support Claremont Meals on Wheels by dining in or taking out at El Ranchero Restaurant, 984 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, on Thursday, July 18 between 4 and 10 p.m.
California Botanic Garden’s botany graduate students lead a 10 to 11:30 a.m. intro to queer botany and botanical collections tour Saturday, June 29 at 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. Tour stops will highlight queer plant stories from CalBG’s archives and look closer at plant life to learn the stories of its historical collections. The event […]
Last Name Brewing, 2120 Porterfield Way, Upland, hosts a 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 27 barbeque and brews fundraiserto benefit House of Ruth, a Pomona-based domestic violence prevention nonprofit. Tickets, $55 including a meal and a beer, are at houseofruthinc.org.
As part of Claremont Heritage’s Muriel Faith O’Brien education series, mosaic artist Alba Cisneros will deliver a free 7 to 8:30 p.m. talk at Ginger Elliott Gallery, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont, Thursday, June 27. A reception will follow. Cisneros was born and raised in Claremont. and has been making mosaic art most of […]
Claremont Lincoln University recently led a conversation on the housing crisis with local leaders from the San Gabriel Valley, including Claremont City Council member Jed Leano, Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval, El Monte Council member Vicky Martinez, and Tri-City Mental Health Chief Clinical Officer Elizabeth Renteria, among others, at the Sheraton Fairplex in Pomona. The June […]
The Claremont Police Foundation hosts its inaugural pickleball tournament Sunday, June 30 at The Claremont Club, 1777 Monte Vista Dr. Men’s and women’s doubles games get underway at 1:30 p.m. Mixed doubles begin at 3:30 p.m. Medals will be awarded to the top three teams. Registration is $60 for club members, $65 for non-members. RSVP […]
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