NOV-DEC EVENTS

TALK/ Book Signing BY MIMI SLAWOFF - Historic Los Angeles Roadsides

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9 | 4:00PM | at Garner House 840 N Indian Hill Blvd Claremont 91711 | FREE / Suggested Donation $10 | Reserve your spot HERE

In advance of the 2026 Centennial Celebration of Route 66 please join us on Sunday November 9, 2025 for a travel back in time! Author Mimi Slawoff will give a talk and have a book signing of her new book: Historic Los Angeles Roadsides - Towns Off the Beaten Path in the City of Angels by Reedy Press

About the Book

Get your motor running and head out on LA’s iconic roadways (nope, not freeways). The open road is liberating, the anticipation of adventure at every turn. Historic Los Angeles Roadsides will steer you to towns and attractions along classic roadways.

Step back in time on Route 66, which zigzags through 31 towns from Claremont to Santa Monica. Admire 19th-century architecture in Pasadena, get the scoop on Hollywood history, see the site of a murder-suicide in the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, and walk in the steps of LA’s founders downtown.

We invite you to join us to celebrate this season at The Gift of Heritage: A Garner House Holiday Member Appreciation Gathering | FREE to Members and Their Guests

Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 | Time: 5:30 – 8:00 PM

Location: Historic Garner House in Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont

Please RSVP by NOV 26TH

About the Event

This special evening is dedicated to honoring and thanking our valued Claremont Heritage Members for their ongoing support and commitment to preserving the stories, architecture, and legacy that make our city so unique.

Members are invited to bring friends who would like to learn more about Claremont Heritage and join in our shared mission of preservation and education. Remember, every new membership will receive a complimentary copy of Judy Wright’s Pictorial History of Claremont.

The evening will feature festive food and libations, live music, and a “Give the Gift of Heritage” membership drive plus an exciting look ahead as we kick off Claremont Heritage’s 50th Anniversary and the 100th Birthday of the Historic Garner House, both taking place in 2026.

Join us for an evening of reflection, gratitude, and celebration as we honor our past and look toward the next century of preserving the heart of Claremont together. You won’t want to miss this unforgettable night of history, community, and holiday cheer!

Dress Code: Festive attire encouraged.

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 PREVIEW 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 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