2010 - (exact date to be announced) - Charles Phoenix - Book Signing
Local Author Charles Phoenix celebrates the 10th anniversary of his book Cruising the Pomona Valley 1930-1970 withabook signing at the Cooper Museum, in Upland, CA, Sunday afternoon, July 26, 2009, 2-4pm.
From the classic to the kitsch, Ontario native Charles Phoenix loves to celebrate American life and style. The entertainer, author and pop culture expert is known for hilarious retro slide shows, Slide-of-the Week e-mail, coffee table books - including Southern California in the Fifties and Southern Californialand, and fun-filled school bus field trip tours. His keen eye for detail, gracious sense of humor and infectious enthusiasm have gained him a cult following. Charles also appears as a correspondent for NPR and on The Martha Stewart Show. Currently Charles is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his first book, Cruising the Pomona Valley 1930-1970. With over 160 sites listed along with over 200 vintage photos, advertisements and illustrations, Cruising the Pomona Valley takes readers on a guided tour of Charles’ “home valley.” You’ll rediscover classic 1930’s, 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s modern and roadside architecture, art, and attractions in the Southern California cities of Pomona, Ontario, Claremont, and Rancho Cucamonga. Complete with maps, this guide book shows you the way to the best of the Pomona Valley’s landmarks, leftovers, and places that aren’t here anymore.
Sunday, June 26, 2009 - Grand Tour of the George & Isabel Whitney Estate
"You were invited to come and see what's behind the walls!"
For years I daily drove by the home hidden behind the walls on north-west corner of 16th Street and San Antonio Avenue, Upland. You know, the one where there is a drinking fountain right on the corner for thirsty walkers !! I had the good fortune to visit this home early in 2008 to work with Isabel Whitney on her genealogy.
The AB Whitney family moved here in 1916. At that time, the only building on the property was an old barn. The current house was designed by Myron Hunt, who also designed the Huntington Mansion and Library in San Marino, Los Angeles County, California.
Over 300 visitors toured this Mediterranean-style villa that features the architecture of Myron Hunt. They also enjoyed the gardens, fountains, patios. It even has a tree-house! All visitore received a complimentary booklet about the history of the home and the Whitney family. Most of the areas and the home are wheelchair accessible.
Saturday, April 4, 2009 - 5 until 7 pm - "Days of the Vine"
This event had great attendance and we have had requests to 'do it again'. Keep watching for our next Wine Tasting event.
An exhibit honoring the families and vineyards of our valley, past and present.
Enjoy and evening of wine tasting and hors d'oeurvres while visiting with local vintners and friends of the vine.
At the Cooper Regional History Museum
Donation $20 / per person, payable in advance.
We had a great time - Hope you didn't miss it!!
February 14, 2009 - noon - 3pm - Book Signing
We will have books you can buy and two local authors will be here to visit and personalize your purchases.
Upland - by Don Clucas
A pictorial history of Upland.
The Amazing Journey of Santa Fe's RDC Cars - by Ed Saalig
This is a definitive history of the last two self-propelled passenge cars owned by AT&SF and the indelible memories left on the human lives they touched.
This was a great day - lots of interesting things to see -
February 15, 2009 - noon - 4pm - New Exhibit Opening of the new Native-American gallery exhibit
Spanish Missions Influence Historic time frame - 1769-1834
In the Nichols Gallery, we will have a guided talk about the events of the time that will guide you through before and after views of the lives of our local indiginous people, the Tongva.
In the Cooper Courtyard there will be Tongva dancers, and music. [If it is raining, the dancers will be inside]
See details below
Chaffey Communities Cultural Center dba Cooper Regional History Museum - A registered 501(c)3 corporation 217 A Street, Upland, CA, USA 909-982-8010 - 525 W 18th Street, Upland, CA, USA 909-920-3742