DIGITAL PEDAGOGY WORKSHOP–The Hive at Claremont Graduate University hosts a free Digital Pedagogy Workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 130 E. Seventh St. The two-hour workshop blends design thinking with a focus on digital pedagogy. “In the first hour, participants will brainstorm current teaching and student learning challenges they face and use the design thinking process to develop potential solutions to at least one of their challenges,” a press release stated.
CLAREMONT AUTHOR TO SPEAK Claremont resident Simon Wood will speak at 10 a.m. at Pilgrim Congregational Church’s annual library coffee. The free event is open to the public, and will include “gourmet refreshments first, followed by the speaker,” a press release stated. After the discussion there will be an opportunity to purchase copies of Mr. Wood’s book, Deconstructing Jack: The Secret History of the Whitechapel Murders, about popular culture’s fascination with Jack the Ripper.
KSPC CD AND RECORD EXPO Claremont’s long-running, beloved and vital radio station that could, KSPC 88.7 FM, is hosting its 45th semi-annual CD and Record Expo. More than 30 independent vendors will be selling new and used records and CDs from all genres, as well as posters, videos and music memorabilia from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Edmunds Ballroom, Smith Campus Center, 170 E. 6th St. Admission is only $2 or free with current Claremont Colleges ID.
Nostalgia can be a tricky business. Sure, there is joy to be found in re-living pleasant memories, but if you choose to stay in the past you run the risk of becoming a novelty.
Janet Klein, who appears tomorrow at Claremont’s Folk Music Center, has solved this conundrum. Ms. Klein, with her band the Parlor Boys, brings a charming authenticity to the music of the early part of the 20th Century.
FREE NOONISH CONCERT Scripps College’s Friday “Noon” Concert Series continues at 12:15 p.m. with a free performance at Balch Auditorium, 1030 Columbia Ave., with guest artist Dr. Gustavo Lovato (Musical director, Casa de la Música, Quito, Ecuador) on flute; Rachel V. Huang (Scripps faculty), violin; and Tatian
PICKLE BALL Blaisdell Park in Claremont will host a free pickle ball lesson and match from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. “Join us as we learn about America’s fastest growing sport, pickle ball!” a press release enthused. Pickle ball is a fun, low-impact racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis and is suitable for all ages and abilities.” The park is located at 440 S. College Ave. Open court time for pickle ball at Blaisdell is Saturdays at 9 a.m. More information is available via email at richard.smith@ ucr.edu.
FREE SPEECH ON CAMPUS Pomona College’s fascinating Free Speech in a Dangerous World series continues this evening with Free Speech on Campus: A Challenge for Our Time. The free lecture begins at 4:30 at Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth St., and concludes at 6 p.m. “In recent years, colleges and universities across the nation have experienced growing conflicts over the meaning of limits of academic freedom and of the right of free expression,” a press release stated.
A TALE AS OLD AS TIME Claremont’s long-running dinner theater haven, the Candlelight Pavilion, opens its production of Beauty and the Beast tonight. The Pavilion is at 455 W. Foothill Blvd. According to Mentalfloss.com, the Beast has the mane of a lion, the beard and head of a buffalo, the brow of a gorilla, the eyes of a human, the tusks of a wild boar, the body of a bear, the legs and tail of a wolf and a little something extra.
CATCH THE SPIRIT OF IRELAND Michael Ryan returns to the Candlelight Pavilion with his annual Spirit of Ireland concert, an evening of song, music and dance. No meal is included, but there are beverages and desserts available for purchase. The show begins at 7:30 p.m., with additional performances Saturday, January 7 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. For reservations, call (909) 626-1254 or visit candlelightpavilion.com.
THE BLACK WATCH PUB: 497 N. Central Ave., #B, Upland. Live music at 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and occasional Sundays. No cover. Info: theblackwatchpub.com or (909) 981-6069.
—Saturday, December 31: British New Year with Paddy’s Pig, 3 p.m.
EUREKA CLAREMONT: 580 W. First St., Claremont. Open from 11 a.m. to midnight, Sunday through Thursday; closed at 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. “Hoppy” Hour daily from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: (909) 445-8875.
FINAL HOLIDAY MUSIC IN THE VILLAGE THIS SEASON Festive Sounds Saturdays concludes its December run today with Tim Rotolo playing holiday music on the piano at the Claremont Chamber office from 10 a.m. to noon. More info is available via email at claremontvillageinfo@gmail.com or online at claremontvillage.org.
FINAL HOLIDAY MUSIC IN THE VILLAGE THIS SEASON Festive Sounds Saturdays concludes its December run today with Tim Rotolo playing holiday music on the piano at the Claremont Chamber office from 10 a.m. to noon. More info is available via email at claremontvillageinfo@gmail.com or online at claremontvillage.org.
Join in ‘Messiah’ sing along with the Claremont Symphony Orchestra. Recent studies have shown that group singing can help reduce stress and increase pleasure-causing chemicals in the brain.
THREE-TIME PULITZER WINNER Claremont Graduate University welcomes Thomas Friedman, New York Times columnist, bestselling author and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner for a free discussion today of his new book, Thank You For Being Late: An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations. Mr. Friedman’s talk takes place at 1 p.m. in the university’s Albrecht Auditorium.
