The Claremont Community Foundation Art Gallery takes art lovers on a journey to various destinations through paint in July and August. “Destination Art” features the work of Sherry Marger, who utilizes acrylic and watercolor paint. The display is inspired by Ms. Marger’s travel experiences around the world. This painting titled, “Is He Listening” by Sherry Marger, is currently on display at the Claremont Chamber of Commerce. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
John Moffitt worked as the director of the Ed Sullivan Show and directed and produced the Dick Van Dyke Show, the annual Emmy Awards, American Music Awards, Hollywood Squares and more. Catch his presentation at the University Club on Tuesday, July 24.
Elizabeth Preston’s work with art is like a good marriage: it endures in sickness and in health.
Take sickness, for example.
The 2 times Ms. Preston has experienced bouts of major illness—the first took place when she was 35—proved to be pivotal points in her creative development.
After being “counter-mentored” by a high school art teacher overly critical of her efforts, Ms. Preston stopped painting for 20 years. She was pursuing her plan B career of teaching when she fell ill.
During her recovery, Ms. Preston attended an exhibit of Van Gogh paintings. Her childhood dream of being an artist was reawakened, and she began painting again.
The summer lounge scene at Hotel Casa 425 just got hotter. The hotel recently launched their new summer food and drink menu featuring local goods from the Claremont Farmers’ Market. Lounge mixologist, Will Van Leuven, has concocted 3 new summer cocktails for the drink menu. COURIER photo/Cameron Barr
July through August the Claremont Community Foundation Art Gallery will display “Destination Art” by Sherry Marger with an artist’s reception on Friday, July 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Find out when and where the Fourth of July festivities are, including the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, 1K Kids Run, 5K Run/Walk, Flag Raising, Opening Ceremony, T. Willard Hunter Speakers Corner, parade, concert and firework show. Pictured is Claremont’s fireworks display as seen last year above Bridges Auditorium during the Fourth of July celebration. COURIER photo by Steven Felschundneff
Casa 425 is currently hosting live jazz in the hotel lounge every other Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. The Brandon Bernstein Trio will be performing on June 30.
