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!
Looking for something unusual and romantic to do with your squeezable other this Valentine's Day? Stop searching. Pomona's own opera company offers a unique and fun way to treat your Valentine.
Repertory Opera Company celebrates Valentine's Day with an afternoon of musical serenades. ROC's amazing singers will soothe you with melodies of Puccini, Mozart, Brahms and many others. Bring your partner or bring a whole table of friends and enjoy decadent desserts and beautiful melodies.
“Repertory Opera Company… entertains operatic veterans and newcomers alike…”
- Jerry L. Jackson, MetroLA “astonishingly talented local singers…”
- Entertainment Today, Sunday, February 14 at 2 pm
at St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 242 E. Alvarado Street, Pomona, CA 91767
Tickets are $30 for coffee, tea, desserts and concert.
Reservations are required.
For reservations or more information, call (909) 230-4949.
Repertory Opera Company, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization,invites your contributions.
Major FUnding through the National Endowment of the arts THE BIG READ For further information and applications, please contact Pomona Public Library 909-620-2473
The Antique Row regularly plays host to the Collectors Street Faire and Saturday September 26th from 8am-3pm is the next day for treasure hunters from far and near to pack the streets and stores to explore three blocks of sidewalk vendors. Part flea market, part festival, part open house. this is a fun free and popular event!
It wasn't ALL business at the DPOA Annual Meeting. After the business end of the meeting was over guests enjoyed themselves playing various games of chance at Casino Night.
What a great Second Saturday it was. Over 4,500 people came to our downtown to enjoy a safe, fun evening in downtown Pomona. The Pomona Pop Warner kids came to Thomas Plaza for a pep rally as Mayor Rothman cheered them on. The Farmers Market was hopping as well with 3100 visitors.
To participate in the pageant, applicants must be an unmarried Pomona female resident, under the age of 21, a current student of junior or senior status attending a high school in Pomona with a GPA of a 3.0 or better.
Applications must be postmarked no later than December 11, 2009.
Mail or drop off at 401 S. Main St., STE 101, Pomona, CA 91766 or Fax to 909-469-1120
Friday Sept 4, Last Night for this Summer's Fresh Air Flicks!
We would like to thank everyone who has come out for all the past movies at Fresh Air Flicks this summer! Don't miss out on the last film showing Friday night. "Cool Hand Luke" Bring your friends and family and have a relaxing evening with a great classic film. Refreshments and snacks will be available as always. Starts at dusk and don't forget to bring your chair.
Cool Hand Luke - 1967
Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg
Starring Paul Newman, George Kennedy, J.D. Cannon, Lou Antonio, Jo Van Fleet, Dennis Hooper
Luke Jackson is a cool, gutsy prisoner in a Southern chain gang, who, while refusing to buckle under to authority, keeps escaping and being recaptured. The prisoners admire Luke because, as Dragline explains it, "You're an original, that's what you are!" Nevertheless, the camp staff actively works to crush Luke until he finally breaks.
Friday night's Fresh Air Flicks hosted the 1963 James Bond movie, From Russia With Love, starring Sean Connery. The Glass House hosted a group called "Casualties", strange looking hairdos and clothing, but apparently successful. The FOX hosted a sell out crowd for "Band of Horses". Saturday's "Potato Cook off" at the dba256 was a hit. The winner was A.S. Ashley, and his secret weapon Natalie, with a potato churizo mix that was really quit tasty. Second place went to Pam Henry who actually cooked the dish in her backyard (The Henry's were victims of a fire last month that destroyed their home.) Kudos to Pam Henry! A very tasty dish (the potato dish, that is). Saturday evening featured "Metro Night Out" in Downtown's Thomas Plaza. A great evening in spite of the heat. CBS2/KCAL9 set up a booth and gave out samples of Coldstone ice cream among other items. Over 1600 people attended the market and car show (almost 100 entries). We were all treated to authentic Aztec dancers in full regalia, a very impressive and inspiring show. Sunday afternoon Downtown Pomona experienced a first! Opera at the FOX Theatre. The Repertory Opera Company presented Donizetti's Elixir of Love. It was an absolute joy to see. It was truly a fun afternoon, the cast performed exceptionally with their acting and signing (singing) skills. Bravo!
So there you have it, just a typical weekend in Downtown Pomona, and did I mention all the fine dining and entertainment venues? If you haven't been to Downtown Pomona lately, you should really come for a visit...we would love to show you around!
This summer is heating up, and it's time to cool off so come "Defeat the Heat" with CBS 2 & KCAL 9! Each week we'll provide tips to help you stay safe all summer long. Plus, every weekend beginning July 4th through Labor Day Weekend, CBS 2 and KCAL 9 will feature FREE outdoor events taking place in the Southland that your whole family can enjoy!
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!
Be sure to visit us at the Defeat the Heat booth where you and your family we will able to receive FREE Cold Stone Creamery Samples and Coupons, El Pollo Loco and Knott's Berry Farm coupons, PLUS the chance to win Dodger Baseball Tickets, Los Angeles Lakers antenna balls, First Aids Kits, and gift cards to Cold Stone Creamery and El Pollo Loco!
Check back throughout the summer for new and exciting contests coming your way. And don't forget to check out our Tips to Defeat the Heat to make your summer experience safe and fun. So grab your sun block and come celebrate your summer and "Defeat the Heat" with us!
Fresh Air Flicks this week is playing "From Russia with Love". Refreshments and snacks will be available as always. Starts at dusk and don't forget to bring your chair.
From Russia with Love - 1963
Directed by: Terence Young
Starring: Sean Connery & Daniela Bianchi
James Bond 007 is on the search for a Russian decoding machine, known as Lektor. Bond needs to find this machine, before the evil SPECTRE organization discovers it first. Whilst being romantically linked with Russian girl, Tatiana Romanova, Bond sneaks his way around Istanbul, whilst each SPECTRE agent tries to pick him off, including the over powering Donald 'Red' Grant and ex-KGB agent Rosa Klebb who knows all the tricks in the books and even possesses an incredible poison tipped shoe!
This Saturday at dba256 is the Potato Cook Off so bring your best Potato dish and compete to have Downtowns best Potato creation. Entries need to be in by 1 pm judging will begin at 1:30 and there will be drinks specials as well hope to see you all there! Good Luck!
Fresh Air Flicks this week is playing "FOOTLOOSE". Refreshments and snacks will be available as always. Starts at dusk and don't forget to bring your chair
Footloose - 1984
Directed by: Herbert Ross
Starring: Kevin Bacon, Lori SInger, John Lithgow, Chris Penn
Classic tale of teen rebellion and repression features a delightful combination of dance choreography and realistic and touching performances. When teenager Ren and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small town in the West, he's in for a real case of culture shock. Though he tries hard to fit in, the streetwise Ren can't quite believe he's living in a place where rock music and dancing are illegal. There is one small pleasure, however: Ariel, a troubled but lovely blonde with a jealous boyfriend. and a Bible-thumping minister, who is responsible for keeping the town dance-free. Ren and his classmates want to do away with this ordinance, especially since the senior prom is around the corner, but only Ren has the courage to initiate a battle to abolish the outmoded ban and revitalize the spirit of the repressed townspeople.
A whole lot of goings on were going on last night in beautiful downtown Pomona. A special appearance by L.A. Bluescasters at Thomas Plaza playing some cool, cool music, the Trojan Horse display, the Certified Farmers Market, the Second Saturday Art Walk. Wow! What a night. The place was jumpin! Speaking of jumpin, the dA Gallery for the Arts featured a "Gone Fishin" art show with something for everyone, including gold fish for the kids, pictures along side the "great" catch and, of course, some great art. But all 35 art galleries were alive with shows that brought crowds from all over Southern California . Good times.
On loan from the Millard Sheets Gallery...Trojan Horse Sculptures.. on display tonight at Thomas Plaza, 6PM to 10PM, and Saturday August 28 at Thomas Plaza, 6PM to 10PM."The Ball", "Al Gore", and "The Trojan Horse". only in Pomona!
Fresh Air Flicks this week is playing "THREE AMIGOS". Refreshments and snacks will be available as always. Starts at dusk and don't forget to bring your chair.
Three Amigos - 1986
Directed by: John Landis
Starring: Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Martin Short
Plot: Three out of work silent movie actors are accidentally drawn to a Mexican village that is being harassed by a gang of outlaws. The three, 'Ned', 'Lucky Day' and 'Dusty Bottoms' play 'Lone Ranger' types in their movies, but must play their parts for real now. Written by Rob Hartill
Fresh Air Flicks presents "JAWS" tomorrow night in Thomas Plaza, downtown Pomona. It's the original folks. Bring your own chair, visit with friends and neighbors, and enjoy the "jaw" dropping thriller.
JAWS - 1975 Directed by: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw & Richard Dreyfuss
Plot: Amity Island had everything. Clear skies. Gentle surf. Warm water. People flocked there every summer. It was the perfect feeding ground. When a gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity, a police chief, a marine scientist and grizzled fisherman set out to stop it.
Since 1968, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission has sponsored free concerts at community venues providing access to quality music programming for County residents. This year, LA County Arts Commission will sponsor special entertainment in Metro Pomona. The outdoor free concert featuring the L.A. Bluescasters will be held at the Thomas Plaza in downtown on August 8, 2009 from 6 PM to 9 PM. The L.A. Bluescasters, a rhythm and blues band from the San Gabriel Valley, was formed in the 1990's.
They have been described by reviewers alternately as “a band that knows what they were doing, one that could get me stomping my feet and slapping the table” who plays “some solid, old fashioned down and dirty blues.” Their music reflects each band member’s diverse influences of blues, rock, jazz and R&B. The L.A. Bluescasters have recorded two albums and have played numerous blues festivals, clubs and concert venues throughout the Southland, including House of Blues, the Glendale Blues Festival, B.B. King’s, the Troubador, the Baked Potato and soon in Downtown Pomona. This free concert event will also feature 25 vendors (food and arts/craft vendors at the Farmers Market) and coincide with the popular 2nd Saturday Artwalk. Come have a fun and fabulous time at Metro Pomona’s free concert on August 8th! For more information on L.A. Bluescasters go to their website: www.labluescasters.com.
THIS CONCERT IS SPONSORED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISOR GLORIA MOLINA.
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!
Come down to Thomas Plaza tonight and enjoy a fun, free evening under the stars. Watch that movie classic "American Graffiti",the perfect movie for a summer evening. Bring your own chair. Also there will be a brief dance performance prior to the movie by some of Pomona's most talented youngsters. Don't miss it.
This Wednesday evening the dba256 Wine Bar & Gallery will bring the community together to raise funds for the VanAllens and the Henrys whose homes were destroyed by fire on July 11. Starting a 6PM till midnight there will be raffles, door prizes, auctions, an ability to donate goods and services, and of course that always needed commodity, cash. So join your neighbors and friends and help get these fine people back on their feet.
Bring your own chair to Thomas Plaza (W. 2nd & Thomas, Downtown Pomona) this Friday evening and enjoy a classic comedy starring Mae West and W.C. Fields. This movie was filmed in 1931 and it's a riot! Do you suppose it was shown at the Fox ?
CORRECTION! CORRECTION! CORRECTION! CORRECTION! CORRECTION! An astute viewer of this blog (Mr. J.C.) has noticed an error in the release date of this movie. It was 1940, not 1931. It is still a riot! A Mae West blogger posted the following:
Mae West: Getting Fresh Free Pomona, California does not have a moviehouse but that does not stop the metro area from saluting MAE WEST and W.C. Fields, who will be getting freshly aired on July 17th. • • Annually, the stars come out in Pomona — — as part of their wonderful Fresh Air Flick Summer Schedule.• • Each Friday evening, fondly regarded motion pictures are screened for free al fresco style.• • Movie-lovers will enjoy "My Little Chickadee" next Friday evening on a funky inflatable outdoor screen set up downtown at Thomas Street Plaza.• • Bring a chair, pack some popcorn, and head over to Thomas Plaza in downtown Pomona at the junction of West 2nd Street and Thomas Street. After you enjoy this 1940 cinema classic, pick up a schedule to see what else will be screened through July and August. The final flicker will be "Cool Hand Luke" on 4 September 2009.• • The genesis of "My Little Chickadee" was jump-started at the end of May 1939. Mae West had returned to Hollywood after touring with her play about Catherine the Great and began negotiating with Universal Studios to co-star with another comedian. Aware of the former vaudevillian's reputation for drinking, Mae hesitated. Universal upped the game by offering her $300,000 for the film, the script, and a promise that anytime Fields was intoxicated, he would be banned from the set. The first time Fields drunkenly stumbled into the studio, Mae shouted, "Pour him out of here!" Very quickly, everybody knew she meant business.• • Come up and see Mae every day online: http://MaeWest.blogspot.com/________Source:http://maewest.blogspot.com/atom.xml
Tonight's FREE movie at Fresh Air Flicks is Iron Man.
Heroes Aren't Born, They're Built. When wealthy industrialist Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey Jr.) is forced to build an armored suit after a life-threatening incident, he ultimately decides to use its technology to fight against evil.
Since its on Fridays this year you can come out and make an evening of it with Dinner first or HotDogs and if the kids have other plans stay around for a drink after the movie at one of the great night spots.
The votes are in and tabulated. Here are the results and dates the movies are to be shown.
Every Friday from July 10th - September 4th
July 10th -Iron man July 17th -My Little Chickadee July 24th -American Graffiti July 31st -Jaws Aug 7th -Three Amigos Aug 14th -The Bourne Identity Aug 21st -Foot Loose Aug 28th -From Russia With Love Sept 4th - Cool Hand Luke
Come to Thomas Plaza, downtown Pomona, West 2nd. St. and Thomas St. Bring a chair, a friend, and have a good time. It's FREE. See you at the movies.
Located in Thomas Plaza, 2nd St. and Thomas, in downtown Pomona at Dusk, Friday July 10. Bring a chair and join in the fun of an outdoor movie. It's free to all !!
This year's Fresh Air Flicks series will begin Friday, July 10 at Thomas Plaza. We appreciate all the input we have received from you, but we need your opinion one more time. The films you see listed below were too close to call in the latest poll, so we are asking you to vote for "six" movies this time around, and that includes any write-ins you may have. The poll will close Monday, July 6. The results will be posted soon after.
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.
Here are the top 20 Fresh Air Flicks movies you voted for. We will be selecting 9 of these movies to show during July and August . So cast your vote one more time. Select multiple movies from the list. You can only vote one time. We will post the results after the polls close. See you at the Movies!!!
The Downtown Owner’s Association (DPOA) announced today that it will sponsor the Miss Pomona Pageant this year. “The pageant, which has gone missing for two years, will return and some deserving young lady will be crowned Miss Pomona this October” said Lorena Matarrita Co-Chair of the Miss Pomona committee and Miss Pomona 2004. “A committee was formed two months ago, Matarrita said, “and we are now in a position to announce our plans”. The steering committee consists of a group of individuals that appear to be dedicated to making the pageant happen. Co-Chairs of the committee are Lorena Matarrita, DPOA Executive Assistant and former Miss Pomona, and Mickey Gallivan, Pomona Historical Society President. Other members are; Katherine Culliver and Adriana Robledo, Pomona Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and former Miss Pomona Princesses, Larry Egan , executive director DPOA, Paul Knopf, teacher, Pomona Unified School District, Ronald Ching, Pomona Community Life Commissioner, Tim Saunders, Pomona City Councilmember, Dawn Schaller, active community member, and Rita Romero, Pomona Cultural Arts Commissioner.
Plans are to notify all eligible young ladies and move the screening process along to a coronation scheduled tentatively for October 25, 2009. To be eligible to participate in the pageant young ladies must be an unmarried Pomona resident, under the age of 21, and a junior or senior in a Pomona high school with a 3.0 or better grade average. There is no talent requirement, but she must be ready to demonstrate the she is involved in her community and be ready to represent the Pomona community.
Applications will be made available in August, after the start of the new school year. Scholarships, in an amount yet to be determined, will be awarded to the finalist and her court.
Now here's something you don't see every day. Taking time out from a busy schedule, Mayor Rothman took the time to play a quick round of ping pong with Sally Egan Sunday evening. Turns out he's pretty darn good at it too. While we don't know the score, the mayor won!
The winner of the first annual chili cook-off at the dba256 wine bar and gallery is,....(drum roll here), Dano! Along with a trophy comes bragging rights for the next year! Congratulations Dano!
This year's cook-off judges were David Allen and Larry Egan. The judges tasted and re-tasted the entries.., all entries were worthy of an award ! The tasting was blind, the judges had no idea who's chili they were tasting. A big thank you to David for taking time out of his day to participate.
There were two other winners as well; Second place went to Colin, coincidentally co-owner of the dba256, and the People's Choice award went to Tibbi, Pomona's beer guru. Apparently the gang at dba256 really know their chili. There were several entries, all of them winners!
Our own downtown Pomona farmers market celebrated it's 2nd year of operation in October. The market has consistently enjoyed crowds of between 400-600 visitors a week. But lately between the rainy weather and the Holiday schedule, our Wednesday evening farmers market at 2nd & Garey has taken a hit. The market was closed this past Wednesday, due to rain. It will be closed Wednesday December 24th (Christmas Eve.) and Wednesday December 31 (New Year's Eve). It is scheduled to re-open Wednesday, January 7, 2009, weather permitting. So until then, all the vendors, farmers, and staff of the Wednesday farmers market wish you all a safe and happy Holiday Season!
The DPOA has been listening to your suggestions and has been busy this past year preparing for another farmers market in the downtown. Finally, the Department of Agriculture has certified us for a Saturday night farmers market to take place in Thomas Plaza on the 2nd and last Saturday's of each month. Like the Wednesday market, the new Saturday evening market will be open year round. The inaugural date is Saturday, January 10, 2009. There will be certified farmers, food vendors, crafters, and live entertainment. There will also be a car show on the last Saturday of each month. We hope to see many of you there!
A word of caution however regarding the Saturday market. We have secured the State of California permits, the County of Los Angeles permits, the Health Department permits, but we are still waiting for the City of Pomona Special Event Permit. Between the City Council elections and the Vehicle Parking District Commission's lack of a quorum, the item won't be heard by the VPD until Thursday, January 8, 2009. We are hopeful that their approval is forthcoming.
Tray Chic Serving up FUN & FUNDS Event date: Saturday, November 22, 2008 Time: 6pm to 10pm Location: The dA Center for the Arts, 252 S Main St., Pomona Arts Colony, CA 91766 The dA Center for the Arts is known for creative fundraising. There were the metal chairs, the bowling balls, the skulls, and now artists have taken cafeteria trays and transformed them for the "Tray Chic" silent auction fundraiser. The event will take place this Saturday during the closing reception for the dA's current show, a remarkable art exhibit titled Popztlan. The dA has gained its reputation as a place where established contemporary artists such as Karl Benjamin and André Miripolsky, show alongside talented local and emerging artists. The Popztlan exhibit, featuring two paintings by Karl Benjamin, and a bridge that was once installed over the L.A. river, is truly a sensory adventure. A preview of early Tray Chic submissions, indicates a range of concepts that are “off the hook” so to speak. Notable artists such as Michael Woodcock, Dan Van Klapp, Fr. Bill Moore, and Dee Marcellus Cole are contributing trays, our beloved First Street Gallery volunteers are in the mix, and a few new artists will be making their en-tray into the downtown art scene. The dA has a strong artist base and the support for this event has been enthusiastic. Trays will be sold in an silent auction format, with proceeds going to support The dA’s mission. Bidding starts at 6pm, and closes at 8:45pm. Winning bidders can purchase and take their trays on the spot. Trays not sold during the silent auction will be available for purchase during the month of December. For extra fun while deciding which tray to bid on, there will be a wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, the dA Martini Club will be recruiting new members, and a jazz trio to embellish the evening. For more information Contact Terry Castillo, 909-397-9716 # # #
Well it finally happened. After a long and much anticipated wait the Glass House Bar opened last night and boy did the word get around. The service was great and so were the drinks. Many of the locals came out in support along with a steady crowd of new faces. Another great addition to the Metro.
