Claremont eBuzz Soarin' into the New Roarin' 20s!   It's time to kick up our heels, stretch our imaginations and try something new as we continue into January. There are plenty of choices in Claremont as you'll see when you scroll down -- and most of these events are taking place in early 2020. Whew! Have Fun and Enjoy! Giggles and Cheer for a Happy New Year, Mindi Meader

I recently took these snowy mountain and seagull photos from the top floor at the parking structure in the Claremont Village. The seagull seemed to be having a wonderful time soaring on that beautiful day.

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Overview of Early 2020 Claremont Events

RANCHO SANTA ANA BOTANIC GARDEN 1500 N. College Ave. Claremont - 909.625.8767 Open daily 8am-5pm (except select holidays) / See website for admission fees Martin Luther King, Jr. Day . Monday Jan 20 . FREE ADMISSION

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Family Bird Festival Sunday Feb 16 / 10am -3 pm  Enjoy a day outdoors with hands-on experiences, activities and educational opportunities for young beginners and bird enthusiasts. Sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited of Claremont. Visit webpage

Family Bird Walk Saturday Jan 18 / 8:00 - 9:30am Join Wild Birds Unlimited for this family-friendly, free bird walk along Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden trails. This walks occur monthly, every third Saturday. Free Beginners Bird Walk Sunday Feb 2 / 8:00 - 10:00am Bird Walks are free to the public courtesy of Pomona Valley Audubon Society and occur monthly at RSABG on the First Sunday of the month, September through June.

PCH: Plant Coast Highway RSABG Outdoor Gallery Now thru April 18, 2020 Free with Garden Admission Fee or RSABG Membership PCH: Plant Coast Highway features the remarkable plant communities and superlative flora of California 1, a major thoroughfare that spans over 650 miles. Visit webpage

What unique sights will you see on your stroll in the garden?

Grow Native Nursery at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Thursday - Sunday / 9 am - 4:30 pm Closed during select months annually Visit webpage

ALF MUSEUM of Paleontology Located on the campus of The Webb Schools at 1175 W. Baseline Rd, Claremont. Phone: 909.624.2798 Hours - Mon-Fri: 8 am – 4 pm / Sat: 10 am – 4 pm Sunday: Closed Admission - General $9.00 Discovery Day: Fossil Fest February 8 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm   $5  View website

LIVE THEATER

IVRT - READER'S THEATRE Hollywood Arms Feb 25-26 6:00pm Dinner Seating Reading begins at approx. 7:15pm Eddie's Italian Eatery, Claremont Tickets are $50.00 and include a 3-course dinner, soft beverage, tax, and gratuity. Purchase tickets online or Call 909.859.4878 More details... IVRT at Candlelight Pavilion A Streetcar Named Desire March 4-18 (select dates) Temperaments clash, fireworks fly and secrets are revealed in Tennessee Williams’ timeless Pulitzer-Prize winning masterpiece! Purchase tickets online or Call 909.859.4878 More details...

Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater website

Man of La Mancha Jan 17 - Feb 22 The story of Don Quixote “the mad knight” comes to life in this play within a play. Told by Miguel de Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. Songs include “I Don Quixote,” “Dulcinea,” “I Like Him,” “Little Bird, Little Bird” and of course, “The Impossible Dream.” Rated PG-13 Little Shop of Horrors Feb 28 - April 4 One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows, this charmingly tongue-in-cheek comedy has music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman, the team behind many of Disney’s classics! Join us for a fun evening of some sci-fi drama, and remember, “Don’t feed the plants!” Rated PG-13 Billy Elliot The Musical April 17 - May 23 Based on the 2000 film, the plot revolves around Billy, a motherless boy who begins taking ballet lessons, under the cloud of the 1984-85 UK miners strike. With a score by Elton John, this story takes us on a journey from strife to redemption. Don’t miss this heart-warming story. Rated R for Language

TOUR THE TOWN

Historic Claremont Village Guided Walking Tours First Saturday Monthly . 10am-12noon From way back then to here and now... Docent-led tours offered by Claremont Heritage $5/person Reservations Req'd . Phone 909.621.0848 Meet at Claremont Depot, 150 W. First St. Visit Claremont Heritage website

ART . An Overview

Paul Kittlaus Eleanor Scott Meyers Exhibition Now thru Jan 24 . 9am-3pm (Enter via Garner House) Closing Reception Sat Jan 25 . 3:30-5:30pm Ginger Elliott Center at Memorial Park FREE ADMISSION / Hosted by Claremont Heritage Conversation w/Artists Thurs Jan 23 . 7-8:30pm View brief video of exhibition

Vanguard: Origins of Tierra del Sol Arts in Claremont featuring Helen Rae Exhibition Now thru April 11 Friday, Saturday and Sunday . 12noon to 4pm Claremont Museum of Art Historic Claremont Depot, 200 W. First Street View website for admission fee and more details

BABY PLANT PORTRAITS Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Now thru Feb 16 Art Gallery (Enter via Gift Shop) Free with Garden Admission Fee or RSABG Membership This exhibit captures adorable baby California native plants as well as some that only a mother could love in twelve heart-rendering portraits. Visit webpage

Claremont Art Walk First Saturday Monthly 6-9pm Visit website

LIVE MUSIC

Concerts at Bridges Hall of Music 150 E. Fourth Street Pomona College Claremont FREE ADMISSION

Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra Sunday Jan 19 at 7:00pm Doors open at 6:30 Season Opening Concert Claremont Symphony Orchestra Saturday Jan 25 at 3:30 pm Concert for "Young" People of All Ages

Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market

Every Sunday . 8am-1pm . Claremont Village Free Admission - Located on Harvard Ave between First St and Bonita Ave

Coming in Spring 2020

Claremont Pie Festival Saturday, March 21 10am-4pm Claremont Village Visit Website

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Saturday, April 18 / 9am-1pm NEW LOCATION: Memorial Park Event Coordinators: Sustainable Claremont View more details

BOB SMITH Claremont Collection

Claremont Heritage is proud to present this NEW BOB SMITH Claremont Collection available now at the Gift Gallery located in historic Garner House at Memorial Park. These much-enjoyed 1980s illustrations are by the renowned local artist who continues to create artwork, today.

Visit BOB SMITH Claremont Collection webpage

Claremont Mugs / Coasters / Note Cards / Framed Magnets / 2"x2" Magnets

POSTCARDS PhotoArt Of Claremont   I've recently delivered more of my postcards to the BIRKENSTOCK store at the northwest corner of Bonita and Yale Avenues. There's a wide variety of historic sites and tree-lined street scenes depicted in my PhotoArt of Claremont. Oh, and I also design the three-window display of their Bonita Avenue store. Please check it out when you walk by. There's a little Disney inspiration in one area there now. Thanks, Walt! In the VONS Center? Claremont Heights Postal Center carries a nice selection of my postcards as well.

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