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 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.
