Bridges Auditorium, Auditorium at Pomona College in Claremont, California, US.
Bridges Auditorium is a performing space built in the Renaissance Revival style, featuring white columns, curved arches, and a grand entrance that announces its importance. The hall accommodates about 2500 people and functions as the main cultural venue on Pomona College's campus.
Construction began in 1930 and was funded by the Bridges family to honor their daughter Mabel's memory. From its opening in 1932 through 1964, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra performed here regularly, making it a central fixture in Southern California's classical music scene.
The space carries the Bridges family name as a memorial to their daughter Mabel, who was a student here. Today it serves as a gathering place where students and community members experience music and theater together, shaping how they understand the performing arts.
The venue is easily reached by car as it sits on the Pomona College campus in central Claremont with parking nearby. Check the venue's website for current event schedules and office hours, as they vary depending on performances and college activities.
The 22,000-square-foot (2,000 m²) parabolic domed ceiling carries a mural by Italian-American artist John B. Smeraldi, showing constellations in silver and gold leaf on a pale blue ground. The hall seats 2,494, including a 500-seat cantilevered balcony, and has no supporting columns, so every seat faces the 62-by-36-foot proscenium unobstructed.
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