tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:53:50 +0000Funky one-of-a kind shops, anique discoveries. Food from around the world. Shows from the latest artist and musicians. 100 years of energy and style. We can't wait to show you around.http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/noreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)Blogger222125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-1707320450306615093Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:02:00 +00002010-03-11T16:53:50.519-08:00 Tuesday evening the DPOA hosted an open house and ribbon cutting in tandem with the Pomona Chamber of Commerce. The turn out was wonderful. Mayor Elliott Rothman officiated over the ribbon cutting with assistance from Miss Pomona and her Court, Carolyn Hamming DPOA President, and Larry Egan, DPOA executive director. Councilmembers Rodriguez, Atchley, Lantz, and Saunders were also on hand. http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/03/dpoa-grand-openingribbon-cutting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-78178309476361504Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:14:00 +00002010-03-08T19:01:50.093-08:00MooreMetro Art Gallery hosts a one-man show, a retrospective of artist Fr Bill Moore SS.CCPOMONA, Calif., (March 5, 2010) - The Metro Art Gallery, 119 W. Second St., Pomona, CA will host a retrospective exhibition of noted artist Fr. Bill Moore Saturday, March 13, 2010 through Saturday, March 27, 2010. This exhibition will be his first one-man show presenting many of his signature images such as http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/03/moore-showing-at-metro-gallery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-7273072245105592237Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:10:00 +00002010-03-06T20:34:24.050-08:00http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/03/opera-company-to-perform-march-13-20.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-7568044831736475322Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:31:00 +00002010-03-06T07:57:00.018-08:00Last evening La Verne's Bonita High School Jazz Ensemble performed "A Salute To Big Bands" at the FOX Theatre in downtown Pomona. The kids were a hit! The dinner show took the audience back in time to the 30's and 40's when Benny Go0dman, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, and Glen Miller (to name a few) were some of the best best big band performers around. Directed by Jeff Bird, the kids performed http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/03/la-verne-visits-downtown-pomona.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-8488020994817246528Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:41:00 +00002010-03-05T15:49:48.482-08:00Come join us for our Open House/Ribbon Cutting ceremony Tuesday, March 9, 5 PM to 7PM.at our new office, 119 W. Second Street, downtown Pomona (next door to Joeys BBQ)http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/03/dpoa-ribbon-cuttingopen-house.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-6405449273378285201Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:56:00 +00002010-03-01T08:30:30.045-08:00 Saturday night's Boys and Girls Club Gala at the Sheraton Fairplex was a sold out affair. This year's honorees were; Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, Senior Juvenile Court Judge Daniel Lopez, and PFY Director Allan Young. There was a live auction with items such as a golf package, home air conditioner, jewelry, and a $5k ring which was modeled by Miss Pomona and her court. The masters of http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/02/boys-and-girls-club-gala-fundraiser.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-5168194580285815428Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:08:00 +00002010-02-27T16:17:10.924-08:00Raymond Fong, Pomona's Redvelopment Director and senior staff of the Vehicle Parking District, recently joined the DPOA's (Downtown Pomona Owners Association)Board of Directors.There are thirteen DPOA board members. Carolyn Hemming, president, and Larry Egan, executive director, welcome Mr. Fong.http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/02/raymond-fong-newest-member-of-dpoa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-8426644863648471397Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:51:00 +00002010-02-25T10:01:17.294-08:00Want to own your own urban lake? Want to be the envy of all your friends? Lake Pomona may be just the cure for you. Bring $8 million dollars with you on March 8, 2010, to the steps of the County Courthouse, right here in Pomona, and you may be the lucky new owner of Lake Pomona. But there's more...along with Lake Pomona you will receive a 5 story bank building, a 7500 sq.ft warehouse, a 2 story http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/02/beautiful-lake-pomona-for-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-7340220361943748168Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:15:00 +00002010-02-21T22:51:52.008-08:00Boy Scout Troop 101, Pomona's oldest troop, oldest troop west of the Mississippi for that matter, celebrated its 100th anniversary this weekend. The troop came to Thomas Plaza in downtown Pomona for a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Pomona Chamber of Commerce and received certificates of appreciation from the Chamber and the Downtown Pomona Owners Association (DPOA). Current and previous http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/02/troop-101-reaches-100th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-2129665176236043612Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:17:00 +00002010-02-16T07:24:11.225-08:00The 2009 Christmas Parade Committee met recently at Joey's BBQ to compare notes and make suggestions for improvement, and develop a strategy for the 2010 parade. Two pages of notes were taken which only means there is a great deal of room for improvement. One such comment; "Never put an ambulance, police car, fire truck, or any other noise making vehicle or float near a competing marching band"http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/02/wrap-up-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-5654992411187397237Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:39:00 +00002010-02-15T16:08:11.962-08:00A Pirate band, movie shoot, Art Walk, Opera, good friends, safe streets, fun times...that's what we do! And we do it better than anyone around. Come to downtown Pomona sometime, you'll be glad you did. http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/02/saturday-night-in-downtown-pomona.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-8367460681866220337Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:59:00 +00002010-02-11T17:40:05.900-08:00At a recent DPOA marketing meeting, downtown promoter Ed Tessier pitched an ad campaign that uses tongue and cheek psychology to promote the downtown. As a culturally aware , artistic, creative, and spontaneous group of people inhabiting the downtown for work, pleasure ,business, or residence, the idea that this jewel of the Inland Empire and hub of all that is progressive, good, and wholesome http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/02/909-reasons-we-love-downtown-pomona.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-286345154071452837Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:45:00 +00002010-02-09T07:19:33.192-08:00Opera at the dA! That's what I'm talking about.Repertory Opera Company will perform a "sample" opera during Art Walk at the dA to tease you, taunt you, to want more. You can get more...Check the listings below. dA Center for the ArtsConcert during the Pomona Art WalkSaturday, February 13 at 8 pm Serenades of LoveAn elegantly romantic afternoon with extravagant desserts & beloved http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/02/very-cultural-art-walk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-4933662756952230585Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:04:00 +00002010-02-08T09:08:35.401-08:00PIRATES OF THE BLACK SWAN BAND TO PERFORM AT THOMAS PLAZA SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 6PM TO 9PM . COME JOIN THE FUN!!http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/02/pirates-of-black-swan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-28176426819495359Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:26:00 +00002010-02-05T12:26:48.700-08:00Would you like to see a dance contest this summer in Thomas Plaza?(surveys)http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/02/would-you-like-to-see-dance-contest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-3655398821043393285Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:47:00 +00002010-02-05T12:26:02.624-08:00Last night's DPOA Marketing meeting produced some thought provoking topics. There was the usual advertising discussion, which publication, format, size of ad, etc. and then the discussion turned to summertime activities and more specifically the "Dancing With The Stars" concept. The idea of a dancing contest apparently has merit, but would such an activity attract visitors to the downtown, would http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/02/marketing-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-8094898365730661945Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:21:00 +00002010-02-05T12:25:20.253-08:00The DPOA is always on the lookout for events that will draw people to the downtown, so when such an event was suggested to me, my antennae wiggled and stood at attention for a minute. As you all know TVs "Dancing with the Stars" is an immense hit, so, it was suggested, (by a longtime watcher of Pomona doings) that we put on our own version of the show right here in downtown Pomona, probably in http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/02/would-you-care-to-dance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-7433830525841711916Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:31:00 +00002010-01-31T13:56:30.766-08:00 http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/01/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-3300887250078429419Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:30:00 +00002010-01-31T11:55:26.014-08:00Farmers markets, Second Saturday Art Walk, Antique Collector's Street Fair, Christmas Parade, Miss Pomona Pageant, Fresh Air Flicks, Dodger Day, Metro Night Out, Summer Concerts, and other events are not the only function the DPOA performs for downtown Pomona. The organization also provides 24/7 security in the form of Pomona Police Officers and private security. But wait, there's more...the DPOAhttp://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/01/dpoa-receives-maintenance-contract-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-5732296414627116318Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:56:00 +00002010-01-30T12:23:25.789-08:00A beautiful day coupled with great antique finds brought out the people for 2010's first Antique Street Fair in downtown Pomona. As always, the early bird got the worm, or rather the best bargains. But there were plenty of finds to go around. The next street fair will be held March 27, 2010 on E. Second St., downtown Pomona. Mark your calendar now to save the date. http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/01/pomonas-antique-street-fair-success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-7145141635568802185Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:11:00 +00002010-01-27T14:20:07.562-08:00Downtown Pomona's Beautiful Lake Pomona was recently host to a big fish/trout/mackerel/any kind of fish derby. Some real whoppers were snagged and dragged to shore.http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/01/wow-what-catch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-1268195108611360641Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:40:00 +00002010-01-27T22:04:35.725-08:00 An 18 year old senior honors student from Diamond Ranch High School, Bedsairy (Betsy) Santoyo, was crowned Miss Pomona 2010 last night at the Masonic Lodge, Pomona. From an original field of 22 applicants the selection committee narrowed the field to just eight young women who were interviewed and scored. All eight candidates were superb, making the decision to select the 3 finalists very http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/01/miss-pomona-2010-betsy-santoya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-6079548984238679626Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:47:00 +00002010-01-21T21:36:23.216-08:00eventMs PomonacelebrationPageant The 2010 Miss Pomona Scholarship Pageant Coronation will be held this Saturday January 23rd. at 5pm at the Masonic Lodge, 395 S. Thomas St. in Downtown Pomona.A big thank you to all the sponsors for their support in making this possible.Platinum Sponsors: D.P.O.A, The City of Pomona City Council Members.Gold Sponsor: Manjit Singh, 7-Eleven StoresSilver Sponsors: Valley Vista Services, Inland http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/01/mspomona-coronation-ceremony.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-4606280968218609425Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:49:00 +00002010-01-21T09:22:38.915-08:00eventValentinesfunLooking 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 http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/01/valentine-opera.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098499589270761300.post-8238741828429794461Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:26:00 +00002010-01-18T07:28:36.797-08:00http://www.metropomona.com/whatsnew/2010/01/mlk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metro Pomona)0