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    Bridges Auditorium

    3.0 (50 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Rae Ann D.

    This place is stunning. It was built in 1931. I've been coming here for years, I would come and see The Nutcracker by Inland Pacific Ballet years ago. But most recently I saw Shen Yun there. It was stunning. We wanted to sit on the balcony because there are no visual obstructions like posts or anything. The ceiling of the auditorium has the zodiac signs on it painted in blue silver and gold by Giovanni Smeraldi. The balcony holds 500 seats and the whole auditorium is 2,494 total seats. The workers were very nice and attentive and helped us to find our seats. They did provide water bottle for purchase once inside.

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    Christy A.

    We went to see the Shen Yun performance last night. The theater is beautiful inside and out. The show was spectacular! The women's bathroom situation was insane with a line 20 or so deep each time we tried to go. The two little shuttles they had after our show ended at 9:15 pm could not keep up with the huge amount of people needing to take it back to the parking lot. People were walking on the shuttle not even getting in line. Very disorganized. We ended up walking all the way back to our car.

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    John M.

    Nice place and cozy . Seats may be a little bit smaller. But the view from any seats is good .

    Little mermaid
    Tina H.

    Came here to see The Little Mermaid by The Inland Pacific ballet. The Auditorium is inside the college. You have to park in the parking garage when you first drive in. It is free but you have to walk a little to get there. Box office staff were friendly and helpful. The place is very clean and has a nice decor. Greeters were very friendly so where the Usher's to help you find your seats. The seats themselves are comfortable but they are just to close together. The best seats in the House are obviously the first two rows and the balcony. Now it is kinda hard to see the performance if there's someone sitting in front of you. The show was so Beautiful and the stage setup props and costumes were Amazing! It it was a delightful show the music and choreography were spectacular! We would come back and see another show. We just know now to get front row seats or balcony seats.

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    Isaura T.

    Came to see the Little Mermaid ballet performance by Inland Pacific Ballet. The performance was amazing! The dancers, props, and lighting effects were awesome! I really enjoyed the added lighting effects the most! The auditorium was very nice and elegant! I loved the set up just not seating so much. It was hard to see because all seats are at the same level which was a downfall especially for all the little kids there to see the performance. The location of the auditorium is beautiful I really loved how green and open the college is, so as you walk out it felt very enchanted. Very nice, I saw many people taking pictures out there. Parking is free in the first parking structure as you enter on 1st street. From there the walk is up hill and about 5-7 minutes away from the auditorium. I recommend arriving early for performances due to that walk.

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    Crystal M.

    I came here over the weekend to watch Shen Yun. It was a very beautiful and talent driven performance. The auditorium was great, the outside is so beautiful with the trees. The seats are comfortable, but not at an angle so if the person in front of you is tall you'll struggle to see the stage. Otherwise, parking was free and the walk from the lot to the auditorium was short.

    Grace L.

    Came here to watch the nutcracker ballet - beautiful rustic style auditorium. The ceiling artwork is pretty, everything is clean and well kept - just, old and dated. Only minuses I could find were the bathrooms which had long lines (reminds me of the Pantages) and the tight seating rows. Seats themselves were very comfortable.

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    Great place to see a concert. No food service though so don't come hungry.

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    Better seats on the floor or balconey?

    Balcony if you towards the front.. if not it's closer on the floor.

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    The Dinner Detective

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    4.6(160 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    My spouse & I had a nice evening with the Dinner Detective in Claremont, CA at the DoubleTree by…read moreHilton hotel. We arrived 15 min early as recommended and waited outside with the others. You are placed in a line and photos are taken and offered as a souvenir for $40. Upon entering the banquet space, you create your "alias" on a name tag to wear throughout your dinner & show. There are audience actor plants & obvious actors who play out the scenes during the dinner service. Each clue is guided by a host and clues are posted on the "wall" (this is virtual clues that you'll scan with your QR code that they place at your tables.) you eventually receive all the clues you need to form your guess on "who done it." It was silly, fun & a nice evening. The actors did a good job & dinner was perfectly fine given the preset menu provided upon your ticket purchase. With my allergy, I was provided a ticket to place at my table so that I would not be served plates with nuts. We were served coffee, tea & water, bread, salad, entree & a dessert (walnut chocolate chip cookies but I was served fruit d/t my allergy). Our table had a nice time investigating bc we were pretty sure someone at our table was the murderer. Would recommend if you're looking for a unique & fun thing to do that doesn't require a lot of physical effort & is entertaining.

    What a fun and unique experience! We arrived on time, and dinner didn't start until around 6:30, so…read moreyou have some flexibility if you don't arrive exactly at 6. The show itself was well done and interesting. It doesn't require you to actively participate, as there are actors around the room, but it's great if you do want to get involved. The food was surprisingly good, both the fish and the chicken were tasty. I'd say this is an experience worth checking out, especially since they often run deals online. Parking - It's at the DoubleTree, and there's plenty of parking around.

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    5.0(2 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Clybourne Park asks us what is racism? Is it really about black and white? What have we learned…read morein 50 years? Clybourne Park challenges to come up with a terminology to discuss the changing societal demographics and how those changes impact members of the majority as well as those in the minority. What does it mean to be marginalized? Does one have to be in the minority to feel marginalized. At the Don F. Fruechte Theatre for the Performing Arts in Claremont, CA, acting company Ophelia's Jump presents us with a 3 week run of Bruce Norris's Clybourne Park. The performance is set in two acts staged 50 years apart. The first takes place in the late 50's and consists of an ostracised white family who has chosen to deeply undersell their comfortable home in a white affluent neighborhood to a colored family. Audience members are faced with the stereotypical fears about black people coming in with crime, reduced property values, and the eventual white flight. The second act fast forwards to a chronological juxtoposition 50 years later. This time the tables are turned with a white family trying to change their newly purchased home to the dismay of the established African American neighborhood which Clybourne Park had evolved into. Does change dilute a neighborhood's identity? What is historical significance? Does historical value outweigh financial value? Finally, where do we draw a line as when something becomes racist? Is this a question of skin color? Population size? Particular demogrphics? Do white people feel the effects of racism? Clybourne Park demands an open mind. Explicit language may be inappropriate for younger audience members. Be prepared to have your notions of society questioned and your sense of humor tickled. Clybourne Park continues its run through August 18 with Friday and Saturday shows at 8pm and Sunday shows at 4pm. Tickets are available for $18 for Seniors and Students with Id and $25 for everyone else thru Vendini.com. More information can be gleaned at opheliasjump.com.

    My home! Love this theatre and the performances that Claremont High School puts on! Nice…read morefacilities, high quality theatre, lots of seating!

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    0.7 mi

    I had a lot of fun here and learned how to operate a sewing machine and about various stitches. Kim…read moreis a highly effective instructor who walks you through it step by step and shows you where you can improve and pitfalls to avoid. As Kim said, let's learn good habits from the start, including making the most of your fabric by measuring, cutting, and snipping threads properly to avoid tangling. She is also very helpful and encouraging! For a four-class series, you can expect to make a tote bag, a zipper pouch, and a garment of your choice. The natural progression of stacking new skills (various folding patterns, learning how to sew a zipper, making a larger garment) is very well thought out. The classroom interior is colorful and inspiring, and the stations are organized, clean, and clutter-free. Everyone here is welcoming, kind, and passionate about sewing and teaching. This is such a fun classroom setting with amazing and talented instructors. I highly recommend this place!

    Just attended our first of what I hope to be many sewing classes in the cutest city of Claremont!…read moreFrom booking the class to the final creation of an adorable tote bag, our experience was amazing! We had a couple glitches with scheduling due to personal matters and Yvonne was so kind to work with us. Our instructor Kim was so sweet and informative. The instructions were clear, process was easy and in two hours we made our reversible tote bags. The studio is a beautiful creative space that warms your soul the minute you arrive. This was a surprise birthday gift for my bestie and she had a great time. We will be back. I highly recommend this experience!

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