Downtown Pomona restaurant to host art fundraiser tonight

A downtown Pomona restaurant owner and a group of local artists have joined together to hold a fundraiser for the benefit of the House of Ruth.

The art show, organized by restaurant owner Anthony Granillo and Michael Gonzalez, owner of Community Living Productions, will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today (Sat. Feb. 13) at 2nd St. Bar & Grill, 171 W. Second St.

Works by Richard and Marciano Martinez and Lorena Perez will be featured, according to a statement from House of Ruth.

All three artists have pledged to donate 30 percent of the proceeds from the sale of their work to the nonprofit organization, the statement said.

A portion of the evening's food and wine sales will also be donated to the House of Ruth, the statement said.

House of Ruth advocates for and assists domestic violence victims and their children.

The organization, which serves eastern Los Angeles County and western San Bernardino County, offers a shelter program along with intervention services as well as education, prevention and community awareness programs.