On Sunday, April 6, guests are invited to tour six gardens exhibiting the diverse creativity that is Claremont, as you walk among springtime blooms, inventive landscaping, water-wise plantings, and places of plush greenery—truly an eclectic mix. Sponsored by Claremont United Church of Christ, Sustainable Claremont Garden Club and Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden (RSABG). Tickets are $25 and includes admission as early as 8 a.m. to RSABG, as well as to the special “Tomatomania” event being held there that day. Tickets may be purchased ahead at the RSABG website or at the RSABG admissions kiosk on the day of the event, where the garden tour packets will be distributed beginning at 10 a.m. Tour gardens from 1 to 4 p.m.
Western Semifinal of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella will gather at Bridges Auditorium on Saturday, April 5. This family-friendly event will feature the top two placing groups from each of the five Western Quarterfinal events, who will compete for first place and to continue on to the International Finals in New York.
Wings Studio presents a pop-up shop at The Colony at Loft 204 upstairs in the Claremont Packing House for one night only during art walk on Friday, April 4 from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Western Semifinal of the International Championship of Collegiate a cappella will compete at Bridges Auditorium on Saturday, April 5 at 7 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature the top two placing groups from each of the five Western Quarterfinal events, who will compete for first place and to continue on to the International Finals in New York.
The nationally recognized Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company returns with this year’s Annual Spring Concert. Join the 100 plus dancers of the CCBDC on a magical journey through some of Hollywood’s most iconic movies next weekend.
Henna has been used for celebrations, times of transition and personal adornment since ancient times. Treat yourself to a natural henna design at Buddhamouse Emporium in the Village on Saturday, March 22 between 2 and 6 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome designs start at $5. You can choose from the pattern book or allow the artist to create an original piece of art for you.
Western Semifinal of the International Championship of Collegiate a cappella. This family-friendly event will feature the top two placing groups from each of the five Western Quarterfinal events, who will compete for first place and to continue on to the International Finals in New York. 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 at Bridges Auditorium in Claremont.
The Annual Silent Art Auction for the Friends of the Bernard Field Station (FBBFS) includes paintings, jewelry, ceramics and more by local artists that can be seen in the window of the Folk Music Center. The FBBFS is a local nonprofit dedicated to education and the environment. The auction ends at 5 p.m. on March 31.
The COURIER’s premier “Black and White and ‘Read’ All Over” was the first Party Parade event to be hosted by the Claremont COURIER. It's time to review the complete photo take from the event last week. We also have our link to the "Claremont After Hours" blog reviewing the event with the last Claremont gossip.
The second concert of the Claremont Chorale’s 2013-2014 season will be held Saturday, March 22 at 3 p.m. at Bridges Hall of Music in Claremont. The performance will feature music that reflects poets’ fascination with the Gypsy life. The program includes Brahm’s “Zigeunerlieder” and Costelnuovo-Tedesco’s “Romancero Gitana” for chorus and classical guitar.
General admission tickets are $15, students and seniors, $12. Tickets may be purchased online at www.claremontchorale.org, in person at Rio de Ojas, 250 N. Harvard Ave., or at the door. Advancecd tickets are discounted $2.
