THANK YOU!

Happy GIVING TUESDAY Claremont Heritage Members,

Thank you for joining us last night at our Annual Holiday Celebration. Your presence brought warmth, connection, and a real sense of community to Garner House.

Evenings like that remind us why Claremont Heritage matters — preserving the stories, places, and traditions that make Claremont the city we all love.

As we enter the season of giving, our Executive Director David Shearer, our Board of Directors, and I would like to highlight The Gift of Claremont Heritage — a gift that truly gives all year long. Experiences are among the most meaningful things we can offer, and a gifted membership provides exactly that: connection, culture, and a deeper sense of belonging.

A gifted membership includes a full year of:

• Exhibitions, tours, and special programs

• Member invitations, discounts, and benefits

• Our annual Holiday Party

• A lasting connection to Claremont’s history — and to the people who help keep it alive.

It’s a thoughtful, enduring gift — whether you’re celebrating the holidays, welcoming someone new, or sharing something meaningful with a friend or neighbor.

If you’d like to give a membership, we’re here to make it easy. You can call us, visit our website, or stop by Garner House. We’ll wrap your gift beautifully, complete with an ornament, a Heritage book, and a bow.

Thank you again for joining us last night and for supporting the work that keeps Claremont’s legacy strong. Your involvement makes a real difference.

Warm regards,

Executive Director David Shearer

President John Neiuber

Gina Valona and Claremont Heritage Board of Directors

BIDDING ENDS SUNDAY DEC 14th 12NOON

Just in Time for BLACK FRIDAY

YEAR-END ONLINE Buy-it-Now ART AUCTION

SUN NOV 23 ~ 12NOON thru SUN DEC 14 ~ 12NOON

Join us for another online auction of noted Claremont Artists! All your favorites from Millard Sheets to Phil Dike to Jean Goodwin Ames, Karl Benjamin to Rupert Deese to Mike Hill! All original art by noted artists - Low Starting Bids and Buy-It-Now prices that are up to 60% below the retail value. Check it out HERE

Navidad en la Plaza ~ Remembering the Mexican Players of the Padua Hills Theatre

Thursday, December 11, 2025 | Padua Hills Theatre | 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Limited Occupancy - Historically, this event sells out - TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Step into the magic of the holidays at Navidad en la Plaza — a heartwarming community celebration honoring the cherished Las Posadas tradition and the legacy of the Mexican Players of Padua Hills Theatre.

Experience the rich cultural heritage of Mexico through vibrant folklórico dance performances by Cielo Rojo Dance Company representing various regions of Mexico and culminating in a joyful piñata breaking for the children in the courtyard.

Holiday Marketplace & Courtyard Celebration

| 5:00 – 9:00 PM | No Admission



Wander through a festive open-air marketplace filled with local artisans, handcrafted goods, and traditional holiday treats. Enjoy the warm glow of community as we gather under the twinkling lights of the historic Padua Hills Theatre.

Evening Performance & Fundraiser Show

| Begins at 6:30 - 7:45 PM | Ticketed

As night falls, join us inside the theatre for historical folklórico dance performances — a moving blend of music, dance, and storytelling celebrating tradition, family, and heritage.

Your ticket purchase directly supports Claremont Heritage’s preservation and cultural programs, helping to keep this beloved tradition alive for generations to come.

Tickets: Available online or at the event $30 Adults | $15 under 14 years of age (NOTE: This is a Ticket-less Event - Your Name will be at the Door - Please Check-in and get your Wristband for Entry to the Theater)

Proceeds Benefit: Claremont Heritage’s Preservation and Cultural Programming. Let’s come together in the spirit of the season — celebrating history, heart, and community.

DISCOVERING FOSTER RHODES JACKSON THE SEARCH FOR ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE

EXHIBITION 10/11 - 12/14



Closing Reception Sunday Dec 14th | 4PM

Ginger Elliott Center at Garner House

WATCH VIDEO BELOW

Discovering Foster Rhodes Jackson

The Search for Organic Architecture

Join us for 2025 Home Tour Weekend - Preserving the Recent Past for this ground-breaking exhibition on the life and work of architect Foster Rhodes Jackson.

Foster Rhodes Jackson (1911–1993) was one of Organic Architecture’s most remarkable—yet little-known—figures. Often regarded as one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most gifted but overlooked apprentices, Jackson developed a deeply personal vision of architecture in Southern California and beyond.

The recent acquisition by Claremont Heritage of Jackson's archive has brought to light new scholarship on his life and work. The re-imagination of the Hafif Residence 1955 in the foothills above Claremont by Bestor Architecture and the subsequent feature in Architectural Digest Magazine also brought renewed interest to FRJ's work.

This exhibition—the first devoted entirely to his work—presents rare photographs, artifacts, furniture, and drawings that reveal the vision of this extraordinary architect.

Special Thanks to Exhibition Team Zach Bowers, Carina Arias,

our Sponsors John Neiuber, Barbara Bestor.

Exhibition Installation by Luz de Mano

 OPEN M-F 10 - 3PM or by Appointment - Enter Through Garner House



CLOSING RECEPTION SUNDAY DECEMBER 14, 2025 | 4 - 6PM

Author/Architectural Historian/Preservation Architect

ALAN HESS will give a talk and gallery tour.

PHONE: 909.621.0848