Entertainment Tonight - and Tomorrow

Some goings on around town:

SMOKIN'!

The Great Recession doesn't seem to have the jazz club and/or fondue business. The Hip Kitty Jazz Club in the Claremont Packing House appears to be surviving, thriving even. Tonight they've got the group Speed of Sound from 9pm to 1am.

You can see who's coming up by checking Hip Kitty's calendar of events.


RAVELERS SPAM ALERT

The Ravelers spam keeps coming into our in-box. The latest tells us of the local classic rock band's next appearance:

Friday, April 30- Let's party on the patio!
Doubletree Hotel Claremont
555 W. Foothill Blvd
Claremont, CA 91711(909)445-1835

(Please call to make reservations if you would like to eat dinner, it helps them to set up the right number of tables on the patio)
The Ravelers play from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Meet with friends, food, and fun!
On Foothill Blvd between Indian Hill and Mountain Ave.

...afterwards, you can walk across the parking lot to PianoPiano for more fun.

If you are having a birthday, this is a great place to celebrate. If you are looking to wind down after a week of work, this is a great spot to wind down with some cocktails, dinner, and some fun music. If you are wondering where to meet some friends for fun at a nice outdoor setting...well, this is the place!

The weather looks to be perfect for a patio party on a Spring's eve!
See the attached photo to view the setting we have arranged for you and your friends.

If you are enjoying Facebook, please go here and "Become a Fan"! Just click on this link...

See you Friday!
Hai, Pat, Martie, Rob
The Ravelers

FOLKFEST 2010

The Claremont Folk Festival is back this Saturday after a one-year hiatus. This year's festival is a little smaller than the 2008 edition, which ran long after sunset and featured Ben Harper, Jackson Browne, and Taj Mahal. It's also cheaper this year - $15 general admission versus $50 in '08.

The festival runs from 10am to 6pm at Sycamore Elementary School, located at 225 W. 8th St., Claremont. There'll be lots of activities for kids, and children's admission is $5.

For ticket information, call the Claremont Folk Music Center: (909) 624-2928 or (909) 624-8803. You can also pop into the FMC at 220 Yale Ave. in the Claremont Village and pick up tickets there.



GYPSY SISTERS ART SALE

The Claremont Packing House will host the semi-annual Gypsy Sister Art Sale this Friday through Sunday. The event website tells us there will me a massage therapist and a psychic, as well as arts and crafts. Proceeds go the the Prison Library Project, which gets books to prisoners across the U.S.

Gypsy Sisters Art Sale
Friday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM -5:00 PM

CLAREMONT PIANO MUSIC

No, not the dueling pianos of Piano Piano. From our favorite South Asian correspondent Anand Gupta, come word of an appearance by the Claremont Trio at the Cal Tech campus on January 23, 2011. The piano trio's performance is part of the Coleman Chamber Concerts series, now in its 107th season.

Check back in for more news of this and other Claremonts.

Next Tuesday at Hip Kitty

Nina Beck, the jazz pianist and vocalist who played at Claremont's Hip Kitty a year ago will be back in town next Tuesday. Beck is appearing at the Hip Kitty once again, beginning at 7pm.

Beck sent us some information on her upcoming appearance:

Hi there, friends, colleagues and music fans! -

It would be great if you could come! Hip Kitty Jazz & Fondue is at 502 W. 1st Street, Claremont; (909) 447-6700. Just north of Arrow Hwy., just west of Indian Hill Bl. (exit n. off 10 Fwy.); free parking in the structure. Web site: www.hipkittyjazz.com (have a look!).

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, 7 PM to 10:30 PM

New songs in my repertoire that I'll sing and play include "Misty," "I'm Old Fashioned," and even a non-jazz ballad, "I Can't Help Falling in Love With You." A few newer originals will also be featured.

This unique jewel of a club, in a charming part of town, is so spacious and inviting! Enjoy a drink and a tasty fondue or soup or salad, in a fabulous and friendly atmosphere. Two drink minimum; no cover.

THANKS, take care all, and hope to see you. Musicians (except drummers, alas - no drum set on hand!) and singers are welcome to sit in!!

Best,

Nina
Nina Beck, Jazz Pianist & Vocalise

Hip Kitty is located in the Claremont Packing House at 502 W. First St. Call (909) 447-6700 for information.