The Antique Row's Collector's Street Fair begins at 8AM and runs to 3PM, or later. Two blocks of E. Second St. from Garey Ave to S. Gibbs St are closed for this event which features 100's of antique vendors and dealers from far and wide. The weather promises to be cooperative, even pleasant, so mark your calendar for this one.
Later in the day, 4PM to 9PM, and beyond, cross over Garey Ave. to W. Second Street and enjoy what we call "Metro Night Out", a Farmers Market-Street Fair, Art Walk, and Car show all rolled into one event. You will find vendors, live entertainment, food, and fun at Thomas Plaza, then it's off to see the shows featured at many of downtown's 40 art galleries. Hope to see you there!
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Saturday, August 29, 2009
"Metro Night Out" at the Historic downtown Metro Pomona
From 5pm-10pm • Historic Downtown Pomona • Free Parking
With 36 Art Venues for your viewing pleasure, as well as The Certified Farmers Market and street fair, plus live entertainment at Thomas Plaza and other entertainment venues, including the newly restored majestic Fox Theatre, there really is something for everyone at "Metro Night Out" in the Historic downtown Metro Pomona. And be sure to check out "Cruise Night" which features over 100 cars of all classes!
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Come one come all, you'll have a ball! Street Fair, Farmers Market, All Class car show, food, fun, and friends. It doesn't get any better than that. Thomas Plaza 6PM to 10PM, it's free. Live music also. Come on out, you'll be glad you did. See you tonight!
Last Saturday in Metro Pomona, now called "Metro Night Out" was everything the name suggests. Many galleries were open and crowds were large. Restaurants and bars were packed .The Farmers Market was jumping and the car show was awesome. Everywhere you looked people were out to enjoy the evening, listening to some great music, seeing some great art, and having a great time. Welcome to Pomona!
Come join the fun Saturday June 27 as downtown Pomona celebrates Metro Night Out on the last Saturday of the month. Every last Saturday the Arts Colony hosts the closing of shows which opened on the 2nd Saturday of the month, it's an opportunity for those of you that missed the opening to see it fresh before the closing, and for those of you who came to 2nd Saturday it's an opportunity to see it all again, or to see some of the shows you missed the first time around.
Thomas Plaza at 2nd and Thomas St. will feature live entertainment and a Farmers Market, and new this month is an all class car show and Cruise Night with entries from all around the area, even some motorcycles. It all starts at 5 PM and runs till 9PM or later.
After last Saturday's Fox First Night and all the buzz the opening generated, you would think that things would slow down in town and people would be catching their breath and resting up for the next big gig. Apparently Pomonans need no such recharging of batteries. Monday saw a lengthy City Council meeting in which topics and debates included serious budget matters to open container drinking ordinances (item was continued for more study). This was followed by the Planning Commission Wednesday evening which also ran long debating such heavy issues as Sakuri Ichi's request to extend operating hours from 10:30 PM to 2:00 AM Friday and Saturday nights (item was continued for more study).
Also on Wednesday evening the Farmers Market saw a crowd of over 400. Moving on to Thursday evening the Downtown Pomona Owner's Association (DPOA) held its monthly board meeting with discussions centering on budget items, antique lamp posts, downtown security, the Fox opening and Amoca's founders event. Also, the Glass House had a sold out crowd with lines stretching around the block.
This brings us to Friday and the openeing of Smogdance. The red carpet was rolled out once again and the balcony of the Fox was full (those are the soft seats). A crowd of 150-200 attended opening night and bids were running high on the silent auction items. The Big Time Gathering, or Pow Wow, kicked off for the weekend in Antique Row's north parking lot. The event was packed with what appeared to be over 1000 participants and vistors.
Saturday brought the First Annual Mac and Chesse Cookoff at the dba256 with judges David Allen, Natalie Rojas, and Larry Egan. There were nine fantastic entries, but alas only one winner. The winner was Cherie Savoie of Savoie's hair salon. Some entries were downright creative using ingredients such as lobster, bacon, tomatoes, black olives, and of course all kinds of chesse. Last Saturday Art Walk kicked in along with Metro Night Out, featuring a street fair and farmers market and a fantastic Pirate band performing at Thomas Plaza. Smogdance opened for its 2nd night with an all new movie list. The Pow Wow continued with even larger crowds, and the Glass House was busy with an event. Downtown was alive with all sorts of people enjoying themselves. Restuarants and watering holes were busy as well. A quick check with the police told us that all was peacful in the downtown. Folks, this is exactly the kind of downtown that city officials, merchants, and property owners have been working so hard to build. It would appear that Downtown Pomona has arrived! (again).
There is more happening on Sunday (today). The wind-down of the Pow Wow, the final night of Smogdance and the conclusion of the silent auction at the Fox.
Next week, more excitiment. The state of the city address, farmers market, and the hustle and bustle of taking down all the art shows and installing new shows for the next 2nd Saturday Art Walk.
So, if you haven't visited downtown Pomona in a while, come on down. We'd love to show you around!
Yesterday Saturday, January 31, there was a lot of activity in downtown Pomona. The day started with the Antique Collector's Fair on E. 2nd St. at 8 AM. The Fair lasted until 3PM, with several hundred shoppers searching for that unusual find, or collectible.
At 4PM the Farmers Market set up on W. 2nd St., followed by a car show and live entertainment at 5PM (50's Rock N Roll). An estimated 500 people came for the market, had a good time (we hope) and stayed for the car show which featured over 50 cars.
At 6PM the Last Saturday Art Walk began and many of the car show and farmers market crowd strolled throughout the downtown enjoying the galleries and restaurants.
The dA Gallery's own Red Cup Society (a secret organization) took visitors on a tour of the downtown art galleries.
Later, the night spots were hopping with live bands and dancing. It was a safe, fun night for everyone. If you missed it, we'll do it again on February 14, and February 28. Hope to see you all in the downtown for Metro Night Out. As we always say, "Come to downtown Pomona, we'd love to show you around"
This Saturday, January 31 is an excellent night to visit Downtown Pomona! There will be a lot going on. Last Saturday Art Walk will be in full force. If you missed the Second Saturday Walk you can still catch the many shows featured in the Art Colony.
The Farmers Market will be open at Thomas Plaza from 5PM to 9PM. Fresh produce from Certified California farmers, organic fruits and vegetables, crafts, food, live entertainment, and more. This Saturday night we will also feature a "Cruise Night", open to all show cars, and car clubs. The cars can be seen in the parking lot behind Thomas Plaza, between First and Second Streets.
It promises to be a fun evening. Come to downtown, we'd love to show you around!
