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Claremont's been on quite a roll events-wise recently that'll continue to rev-up through 2023!
Once again, I've incorporated some photos from the past along with current pix intended to encourage you to make your own new memories.
This issue of THE VIL CLARE provides a sneak peek of many coming events. There's simply oodles to see and do in Claremont year 'round!
Greetings & Cheer -- It's THAT Time of Year
Mindi, THE VIL CLARE
Colorized header photo of the historic Verbal Building (Pizza n' Such - 2015) | Photo of hawk taken recently at California Botanic Garden.
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75th Annual PILGRIM PLACE FESTIVAL Returns!
Fri Nov 10 | Sat Nov 11 | 10am-4pm | Free Admission
Booths and shops feature arts and crafts, paintings, pottery, stained glass, baked goods, plants, crocheting and sewing and jewelry. Enjoy one-of-a-kind, handmade and vintage products. Food and drinks, museum tours, book sales and children's activities.
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VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
Saturday Nov 11 | 11:00am
Memorial Park
840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont
(Located in front of Garner House)
In honor of our veterans,
the City of Claremont and American Legion Keith Powell Post 78
are proud to host the annual Veterans Day Ceremony
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Claremont Village WINE WALK
Corrected Date: Saturday, Nov 18 | 3:30-7:30pm
Produced by the Claremont Village Marketing Group
Sip your favorite reds, whites, get a taste of local restaurants, listen to amazing sounds and get a head start on your holiday shopping!
Click Here for More Info | Purchase Tickets
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CLAREMONT TURKEY TROT
Produced by CLAREMONT SUNRISE ROTARY
Thanksgiving Morning (Thurs Nov 23) | Approximate Start Times:
7:30am - 1K Kid's Fun Run
8:00am - 5K Run/Walk
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FREE ADMISSION to
California Botanic Garden
"Green Friday" Nov 24 | 8am-5pm
Celebrate nature and family at the Garden with free admission, then pick up some new plants at the Grow Native Nursery to give as gifts or appreciate all year in your own yards.
A limited number of free tickets are available for public general admission.
Make Advance Reservations
Photo taken recently at Benjamin Pond
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A Shiny Brite Holiday Gala
Children's Foundation of America
Thursday Nov 30 | 5:30-9:00pm
Padua Hills Theatre
Retro-inspired holiday gala features your favorite crooner Christmas classics, traditional holiday dinner, and mid-century modern embellishments
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Ginger Elliott Gallery | Memorial Park
840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. Claremont
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"A Fine Feast" Paintings by ANNE SELTZER
Fri Nov 10 thru Sun Nov 12 | 10am-4pm
Ginger Elliott Gallery in Memorial Park | Free Admission
Anne Seltzer, a distinguished artist known for her exceptional talent in capturing the essence of everyday life, brings forth a remarkable collection of paintings that showcase her unique perspective on the world around her. "A Fine Feast" is a journey from the tangible to the abstract, where Anne's artwork transforms ordinary subjects into vibrant and captivating masterpieces.
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CLAREMONT LEWIS MUSEUM OF ART
200 W. First St. (Claremont Depot) / 909.621.3200
OPEN Friday- Sunday | 12noon-4pm
FREE Admission: Every Friday / 1st Saturday Art Walk 6-9pm /
1st Sunday Family Day and Art Activities for Kids
FACE-TO-FACE: KEN GONZALES-DAY
An unflinching and innovative photography of artist Ken Gonzales-Day
Now thru Jan 21, 2024 | Friday-Sunday 12noon-4pm
READ MORE ABOUT THIS EXHIBITION...
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CLAREMONT GALLERY
Every Friday | 6-9pm
The Packing House Atrium, 532 W. First St, Claremont
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CLAREMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sunday Nov 26 at 3:30pm | Free Admission
Bridges Hall of Music
150 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and College), Claremont -- Pomona College campus
Albert Rice, clarinet / David Sage, viola
Bruch: Concerto for Clarinet and Viola in E minor, Op. 88
Bruch: Romance for Viola and Orchestra in F major, Op. 85
Borodin: Overture to "Prince Igor"
Borodin: Symphony No. 2 in B min
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Annual Messiah Sing-Along Concert
Sunday, Dec 17 - Two performances, 1:30pm & 4:00pm | Bridges Hall of Music
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Habana Vieja: Cuento, Canto, Y Musica
written, curated & directed by Beatrice Casagrán
OJP Music Lounge | 2009 Porterfield Way, Ste H, Upland
Fri Nov 10 & Sat Nov 11 at 8:00pm | Sun Nov 12 at 4:00pm
Born in Cuba, but raised in Los Angeles, OJP Artistic Director, Beatrice Casagran,
grew up in two worlds.The opportunities and challenges of growing up as an “American” kid were paradoxically grounded and amplified by the strong web of support and identity
provided by “her Cubans”.
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VILLAGE PROMENADE
& HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
Claremont Village| Friday Dec 1 | 5:00-8:00pm
Presented by the City of Claremont
& Claremont Village Marketing Group
Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:00 (Depot)
Pictures with Santa from 5:00-8:00 (City Hall)
Parents are encouraged to bring a camera to take a priceless photo of their little ones with Santa Claus outside of City Hall
Entertainment: Dynamite Dawson, Carly Moultrie, the CHS band, holiday carolers, and a visit from Santa
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WALTER'S 50th Anniversary Celebration
An Extraordinary Fundraising Event to Benefit Claremont Heritage
SUN DEC 3 | 4-8pm | Walter's Restaurant 310 Yale Ave, Claremont
Enjoy International Cuisine, Live Music & Dancing
$75 (General Admission) | $150 (VIP)
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SAVE THE DATE:
FESTIVAL NAVIDENO
Wed Dec 6 | 6-9pm | Padua Hills Theatre
Family-oriented Event
Festive Music | Dancing | Pinatas
Food (available for purchase) | Gift Shops
Adults: $20 / Children (under 14 yrs): $12
Presented by Claremont Heritage
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CEF's 7th Annual CHOCOLATE WALK
Saturday, Dec 9 | 2-5pm in the Claremont Village
Indulge in chocolate sweets and savory treats with chocolate stops at local Village merchants. At the end of your walk you will receive a "Golden Ticket" to be entered into our opportunity drawing. Show your support for Claremont schools, students and staff.
Tickets are limited and expected to sell out!
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INLAND PACIFIC BALLET Presents
THE NUTCRACKER
A Holiday Tradition Your Family Will Treasure!
Saturday, Dec 16 at 2:00pm & Sunday, Dec 17 at 2:00pm
Bridges Auditorium - Claremont
The Nutcracker comes to life in this magnificent ballet with beautiful sets, dazzling costumes, Tchaikovsky’s classic score, and more than 80 dancers on stage. Toy soldiers, life-sized dancing dolls, falling snow, a fantastic dream with battling mice, dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers, gingerbread characters, and the delightful Sugar Plum Fairy stir the imagination.
This is family entertainment at its best!
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1500 N. College Avenue, Claremont | 909.625.8767
HOURS in NOVEMBER: Tues-Sun 8am-5pm
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LUMINARIA NIGHTS | 6pm-9pm
Fri Dec 8 (Members Only Preview)
Sat Dec 9 / Sun Dec 10 / Fri Dec 15 / Sat Dec 16
Purchase tickets before they sell out
Scroll down on their EVENTS webpage to select the date you're interested in attending...
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LIVING NATIVITY
Granite Creek Community Church, 1580 N. Claremont Blvd., Claremont
Thurs Dec 14 thru Sun Dec 17 | Beginning Nightly at 5:00pm
An evening for the whole family will remember with live actors, unique sets, sheep, a Petting Zoo, Abu the Camel, and more in amazing scenes that take you back over 2,000 years
The Granite Creek Marketplace includes food vendors, unique gifts, pottery, jewelry, plants, art, and more
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FINE BOOK SALE
Presented by Friends of the Claremont Library Bookshop
Dec 1 thru 31
Claremont Helen Renwick Library, 208 N. Harvard Ave.
Amazing books that have been donated by community members.
They are beautiful and perfect to give as gifts (no stickers!)
These Fine Books will be located in the large display case and in burgundy carts in the lobby.
Payments by cash or check, please.
Visit BOOKSTORE webpage
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Claremont
Farmers & Artisans Market
Sundays 8:00am to 1:00pm
Harvard Avenue Claremont Village
(between First St and Bonita Ave)
Produced by The Claremont Forum | 909.626.3066
View webpage
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CLAREMONT TODAY - Treat Yourself Like A Tourist | | | | |
