L.J.C. Shimoda’s “Zenga: What I Make of What I Think,” traditional Japanese brush paintings meet modern abstract art. On exhibition through August 31 at the Claremont Community Foundation Art Gallery.
VINO + VINYASA Participate in a free hour-long yoga class followed by “happy relaxation hour” in the Hotel Casa 425 Lounge on Sunday, August 11 at 3:30 p.m. Hotel Casa 425 is located at 425 W. First St, Claremont in Village West.
Bridges Auditorium will present An Acoustic Evening with Ben Harper on November 6, 2013 at 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) Tickets are $30 -$65, depending on seating.
The performance in Claremont, Mr. Harper’s hometown, is the first of 6 acoustic shows he will perform throughout the west coast. He will showcase songs spanning his 20-year career, from his 1994 debut Welcome to the Cruel World to his latest album, Get Up!
A limited amount of presale tickets will be available on August 6 at 10 a.m. via Ben Harper Ticketing using the password 6QU3C43V.
Visit Claremont Craft Ales on Saturday, August 3 for a special food truck appearance by Tortas 2 Die 4 with a Mexican bonanza with ceviche. Claremont Craft Ales regularly hosts food truck stops on Friday evenings. Slammin' Sliders is scheduled for Friday, August 2 and George's Greek food truck will be there on Friday, August 9. Claremont Craft Ales is located at 1420 N. Claremont, Blvd. 204 C, Claremont.
Karousel Kids presents "A Spoonful of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" at the Lewis Family Playhouse from August 3 through 10. Also, check out the Candlelight Pavilion: 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening shows: dinner at 6 p.m., performance at 8:15 p.m.; Sunday evening shows: dinner at 5 p.m., performance at 7:15 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees: lunch at 11 a.m., performance at 12:45 p.m. 626-1254, ext.1 or www.candlelightpavilion.com. See our complete listings.
TUESDAY MOVIES IN THE PARK Claremont Police Department’s annual summer movie series. The Tuesday, July 30 screening is Hotel Transylvania at Higginbotham Park, located at 599 Mt. Carmel Drive, Claremont. Moviegoers are asked to bring blankets and low chairs only, and to leave 4-legged friends at home. Movies begin at dusk at about 7:30 p.m.
The Thursday, July 25 deadline for businesses hoping to participate in the 2013 Vintage Village Wine Walk is fast approaching. You also must be a member of the Claremont Chamber of Commerce to join the popular annual event.
Village businesses should already have received a sign-up packet, distinguishable by its bright green cover page. If you haven’t received a packet or have misplaced yours, you may obtain one at Aromatique, 319-A W. First St. (909-626-7422). The cost for participating in the Wine Walk, which is sponsored by the Village Marketing Group, is $80.
The Hammer Smith Band performs from 7 to 11 p.m. and a “Film School” screening series featuring Walkabout (Nicholas Roeg, 1971) begins at 9 p.m. at Hip Kitty Jazz and Fondue on Sunday, July 21.
