arts in Claremont

Claremont Village Art Walk

First Saturday Art Walk in the Claremont Village
Start your evening at the Claremont Chamber Gallery & visit art exhibits found throughout the downtown area, participating Village businesses & organizations vary month to month.

works by Sonia Sleeger & Forest Hill
Sonia Sleeger is self-taught multidisciplinary artist from SoCal artist who enjoys working with acrylics, alcohol inks and oils to create a unique style of contemporary art. She is also an exhibiting member of the Pomona Valley Art Association located in downtown Claremont.

Forest Hill, a California Native, paints colorful scenes of a variety of landscape, seascapes and just about anything else that captures his imagination. His works are created in oil and pastel mediums. His visions are created in a mixture of Realism and Impressionism.

Claremont Village Art Walk

The Claremont Village Marketing Group Art Walk takes place every first Saturday in the Claremont Village from 5 to 8 pm. Each Art Walk features local galleries, amazing artists, light bites and refreshments. Be sure to mark your calendar each month, you may find the perfect statement piece for your home and collection!

Ophelia’s Jump Presents La Tempestad (The Tempest) & The Knight of the Burning Pestle in Repertory at the Sontag Greek Theatre

Annual Midsummer Shakespeare Festival In Claremont Co-Sponsored By Pomona College

Ophelia’s Jump Productions celebrates their 10th Annual Midsummer Shakespeare Festival co-sponsored by Pomona College, presenting La Tempestad (The Tempest) and The Knight of the Burning Pestle. Both productions are performed in repertory, alternating each night from July 11 through July 21, 2024, at the Sontag Greek Theatre, the historic outdoor venue located on the grounds of Pomona College in Claremont.

Prior to each performance, the venue will open early to accommodate picnickers. Concessions including craft beer, wine and snacks will be available. There will also be a nightly Green Show (originated in Elizabethan times), a pre-show entertainment at this iconic venue featuring local bands and performers.

About La Tempestad (The Tempest) by William Shakespeare

A story of betrayal, forgiveness, and magic. This bilingual adaptation of The Tempest is adapted and directed by Beatrice Casagrán with original music by Andres Vadin and Arturo Stable and is set on Isla de Pinos off the Coast of Cuba. This high energy production with choreography by Kati Hernández brings a Latin vibe to Shakespeare’s most magical comedy.

Próspera is the Governor of Cuba and secretly an Iyanifa, (Ifá priestess) a role forbidden to women. Antonio, her jealous and ambitious brother plots with Alonso, the Viceroy of Nueva España to overthrow and exile Próspera. They accuse of her being a witch, Sycorax, assault her and banish her and her 3 year old daughter, Miranda, out to sea. Próspera’s ship sinks but she and Miranda are washed on onshore on Isla de Pinos when Ariel (Yemayá) intercedes to help them. Eighteen years later, a ship is caught in a violent storm with Alonso and Antonio on board. Próspera, tells her daughter, Miranda, that she has caused the storm with her magical powers. Próspera and Miranda are served by Ariel and by Caliban, who unbeknownst to him is Próspera’s son born of her rape and cursed by her rage. Próspera sinks Alonso and Antonio’s ship but saves their lives so that they wash ashore on her island where she can settle accounts.

About The Knight of the Burning Pestle by Francis Beaumont

A group of thespians present a romantic play about star-crossed lovers… well… they would if the audience would just shut up. A rowdy grocer and his wife demand a different play starring their apprentice. The company must now perform two plays: the romance, and an improvised chivalric adventure complete with knights, giants, and sick dance moves.

Enjoy a night of comedy and chaos with our hilarious take on this 17th century parody.

An Evening of Summer Fun

The Ophelia’s Jump Midsummer Shakespeare Festival presents award-winning productions under the stars in a beautiful outdoor setting. Arrive early and enjoy the Green Show performance beginning at 7:00 pm before settling in for an evening of theater. Local restaurants and businesses will be offering selected take-out options to enjoy prior to all performances.

This year, seating will be available at ground level so feel free to bring a lawn chair or stadium seat. Stadium seats are available for rental based on availability.

Midsummer Shakespeare Festival

  • Title: La Tempestad written by William Shakespeare. Adapted and Directed by Beatrice Casagrán
  • Title: The Knight of the Burning Pestle, by Frances Beaumont. Directed by Caitlin Lopez
  • Location: Sontag Greek Theatre, Pomona College, 300 East Bonita Ave., Claremont
    (located behind Seaver Theatre)
  • Opening: Thursday, July 11 (The Knight of the Burning Pestle) & Friday, July 12 (La Tempestad)
  • Regular Run: July 11 through July 21, 2024

Specific Show Schedule (all performances at 8:00 pm):

  •   La Tempestad – July 12, 14, 18, 20
  • The Knight of the Burning Pestle – July 11, 13, 19, 21

Online Tickets at opheliasjump.org

Group tickets available, contact info@opheliasjump.org or 909-734-6565

About Ophelia’s Jump

Ophelia’s Jump is a non-profit regional theatre company based in Claremont and performing in Claremont and Upland. Ophelia’s Jump Productions was founded in 2013 by women and queer artists and educators who believe that the purpose of theatre is to create unending conversations, spark imagination, incite conscience, and elicit a visceral response. OJP aims to invigorate the creativity and intellect of our community by working with local and regional artists to tell compelling stories and educate new generations of theatre lovers. Ophelia’s Jump is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.

About Pomona College

Located in Claremont, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona is known for its quality academic programs, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, a range of student research and leadership opportunities, and a strong commitment to the arts.

Additional information available at www.pomona.edu

New Benton Museum at Pomona College to Open for Visitors on May 18

The Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College will be opening for appointment-based viewing starting Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

Benton Museum in Claremont, CA exterior
Benton Museum in Claremont, CA exterior

One year ago, the Benton was preparing for the fall opening of its new, state-of-the-art building designed by Machado Silvetti and Gensler. When the museum closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, Benton staff completed the move of the collection, installed its inaugural slate of exhibitions, debuted its new graphic identity and redesigned website, continued its robust internship and school outreach programs remotely, and hosted online events that drew hundreds of participants.

Visitors to Claremont are now invited to see the exhibitions installed over the course of this last year: Alison Saar: Of Aether and Earthe; Alia Ali: Project Series 53; Art, Object, Specimen; CrossBorder Photography: Images of the US and Mexico from the Permanent Collection; In Our Care: Institutional History in Material Form; and Helen Pashgian: Primavera.

Reservations will be accepted for groups of up to 6 people for one-hour visits on the hour at 2, 3, 4, and 5 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Please visit the Benton’s online reservation system to make a viewing appointment. The museum will be following the safety protocols and practices of Los Angeles County and Pomona College, including required masks, social distancing, a limited number of people in the building at one time, and an online health check to be completed the day of your visit.

 

CBS Los Angeles: Spend A Day With The Arts in Claremont

Freelance writer Danielle Farve takes a good look at some of the arts options here in Claremont, including Hip Kitty Jazz, Candlelight Pavilion, and the Honnold Mudd Library.

She writes:

The city of Claremont offers the unique contrast of being both a quiet, quaint, antique-friendly community as well as a Bohemian college town. Home to the Claremont Colleges, Los Angeles day-trippers will find no shortage of fun, exciting entertainment here with everything from botanic gardens to independent theater to fill up a one-tank trip here.

Check it out at Claremont: Spend A Day With The Arts « CBS Los Angeles.