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e Theater • ARTS • Events • kids’ fun • casinos Inland FREE ntertainment November, 2010 The Inland Empire’s Guide to Fun Review Unwrap Christmas in Riverside at the Festival of Trees Sinbad at Fox Performing Arts Center Comedian Craig Ferguson at Fantasy Springs Pomona Harvest Festival Don Felder at Spotlight 29 Casino FOX Performing Arts Center Riverside, California Fall/Winter 2010 Season Sinbad Comedian Host of the Late Late Show on CBS Ozomatli November 13 November 17 Graciela Beltran Craig Ferguson November 6 Blondie November 18 The Music of Billy Joel and More... The Nutcracker California Riverside Ballet 2 82nd Airborne November 27 Masters of Harmony Holiday Season Special November 26 Lead Vocalist for the legendary rock band Poison. Bret Michaels December 11 & 12 November 19 & 20 All-American Chorus Michael Cavanaugh Star of Broadway’s “Movin’ Out” with the Corona Symphony Pops November 21 with Special Guests Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles Rescheduled to December 17 December 4 A Charlie Brown Christmas David Benoit with the Corona Symphony Pops December 19 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside Tickets available at ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and the Box Office. ) 779Inland For Box Office InformationNovember, call (9512010 9800. Visit us onReview the web at foxriversidelive.com Entertainment Riverside County Regional Medical Center Foundation’s For the Love of a Child! November 24 - 28, 2010 Open to the Public Free Admission Beautifully Decorated Holiday Trees Crafts • Games • Entertainment • Holiday Shops • Sweet Shop Children's Activities and More! Riverside Convention Center • 3443 Orange Street, Riverside Wednesday, November 24 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, November 27 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, November 26 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, November 28 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Story Time with Santa (Wednesday, November 24 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) Family Day (Saturday, November 27 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Two Very Special Events (Reservations Required) Mistletoe Magic Gala Tuesday, November 23 6 - 11 p.m. • $125/person Sponsored by Riverside County Supervisors 3rd & 5th Districts Teddy Bear Tea Party Friday, November 26 1 - 3 p.m. • $15/person Sponsored by Riverside Physician Network For additional information, contact RCRMC Foundation office at 951.486.4213 • www.rcrmcfoundation.org Proceeds benefit the children’s units at Riverside County Regional Medical Center Space is limited for special events. Reservation Deadline: Nov. 5 • For reservations call 951-486-4238 Riverside County Supervisors 3rd & 5th Districts DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS Riverside County Supervisor 4th District MEDICAL STAFF MAGNOLIA Rehab & Nursing Center INLAND EMPIRE CARDIOLOGY FACULTY | RCRMC DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY | A RNOLD & M ARCELA TABUENCA | D R . G UILLERMO VALENZUELA & A SSOCIATES D OUGLAS & S ANDRA B AGLEY | R ICHARD & E LLIE B ENNETT | DANCING IMAGES DANCE CENTER OF MORENO VALLEY | DE ANZA ORTHOPEDIC MEDICAL GROUP, INC. LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS MEDICAL GROUP. INC. | LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOLEntertainment OF M EDICINE | M ANSFIELD P ROFESSIONAL M EDICAL C ORPORATION | R I N O S & M A RT I N ,3LLP November, 2010 Inland Review e ntertainment Inland The Inland Empire’s Guide to Fun INdex of Special Sections Review November, 2010 Section Page Theater and the Arts Kid Stuff 27 Activities and places your kids will love What To Do www.inlandreview.com contact us For mail correspondence, or to send advertising materials: Inland Entertainment Review 5055 Canyon Crest Dr., Riverside, CA 92507 Advertising or Editorial inquiries (951) 686-7575 Fax (951) 710-6453 Email: [email protected] Website: www.InlandReview.com There’s something for everyone! 29 A wide range of events and activities across the IE Tom Pigeon Word Mill Publishing The Oldest and Biggest Garden RR Extraordinary Layout Displays Manufacturer and Vendors Inland Entertainment Review is not responsible for Modeling Tools and incorrect pricing or information listed orSupplies for loss or damage of unsolicited materials. Opinions expressed Live Steam Track by writers and advertisers are their own and do not necessarily represent those publisher.& Redistribution RRof the Books Videos in whole or in part is prohibited. Railroad Museum Copyright 2010 by Word Mill. All rights reserved. Clinics 24 Shows, promotions and events at local casinos Editor In Chief Publisher Inland Entertainment Review is published monthly and can be found at more than 400 locations throughout the Inland Empire (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties), including select Ralph’s Supermarkets, Blockbuster Video stores, K-Mart, 7-Eleven, restaurants, convenience stores and other locations. Inland Entertainment Review brings you the best in Inland Empire Entertainment. 16 Stage events around the Inland Empire Casinos November 6 & 7, 2010 9 am - 4 pm The Fairplex W About the Cover: Christmas arrives in the Inland Empire with the annual Festival 1101 West Mckinley Word Mill Publishing, creating quality publications since 1992 of Trees in Downtown Riverside. Read about it on page 6. Pomona, CA 91768 W 26th Annual A Unique Holiday Shopping Experience Mountain Christmas Featuring unique and hand-made gifts and collectibles. 60+ Vendors. Mountain’s Largest Holiday Show 2 for 1 Admission Boutique Mountain Mountain Christmas Christmas Boutique Boutique MUST PRESENT THIS COUPON November 26 - 28, 2010 LOCATED AT THE CONVENTION CENTER THE CONVENTION CENTER AT BIG BEAR LAKE WWW.BIGBEAREVENTS.COM • 909-585-3000 AT BIG BEAR LAKE (CORNER OF DIVISION DR. AND BIG BEAR BLVD.) ADMISSION: $3.00 FOR ADULTS, $2.00 FOR SENIORS, CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER FREE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 10:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., SUNDAY 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. 4 November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review 5 Cover Story For the love of a child The Festival of Trees brings Christmas cheer, and hope for children T he Riverside County Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Festival of Trees is scheduled over five days during Thanksgiving week, Nov. 23-28, and has grown to attract over 25,000 people, with the number growing each year. Hundreds of volunteers transform the Riverside Convention Center into Riverside County’s premier holiday extravaganza. The Festival of Trees features over 50 elaborately decorated trees, each with its own unique theme. The Festival is kicked off 6 with the “Mistletoe Magic Gala,” a black-tie event on Tuesday evening which includes a formal dinner, entertainment and auctions. Special areas of the Festival include: Gingerbread Village, filled with wonderful baked goods; Santa’s Secret Shoppe, where children of all ages can do their holiday shopping for friends and family; Santa’s Elves Activity Corner, with dozens of craft and game activities for children of all ages; Frosty’s Funland, a “hands-on” activity area where children participate in various medical related activities; Sparks of Love Gift Shop, a special holiday boutique filled with a variety of gifts and decorations perfect for any November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review occasion; the Elves Forest, with trees decorated by local school children; Storytime with Santa, where children spend a fun morning with Santa; Family Day, with special attractions to appeal to the entire family; the Tribute Tree, in honor of the military services; and the traditional Teddy Bear Tea Party, which delights the younger crowd and the young at heart. Riverside County Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Festival of Trees “For The Love Of A Child” is the only major fundraiser benefiting the pediatric units at the hospital. Proceeds each year are used to purchase desperately needed and often life saving equipment for the children’s units including the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the Child Abuse and Neglect Unit and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The Riverside County Regional Medical Center Foundation was formed in July of 1989 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the mission of Riverside County Regional Medical Center to provide quality medical services to all residents of Riverside County. The mission of the Foundation is to support Riverside County Regional Medical Center by providing comprehensive and vigorous programs of community awareness and education, public relations and fundraising activities. Visit their website for information, hours and directions: www.rcrmcfoundation.org. IER Shop now for your favorite gearhead! NHRASTORE.COM • DVDs • Books • Jackets • T-Shirts • Dress Shirts • Sweatshirts • Hats • Hot Rod Heritage Series merchandise • Tins, Patches, Decals & Pins • Autographed Items and so much more! Most merchandise also available by calling (909) 622-2133, or in store at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review 7 t Riverside Holiday Tradition Experience the joy at the 18th Annual Festival of Lights C ome to downtown Riverside and experience the joy of the most dazzling holiday spectacle south of the North Pole at the 18th Annual Festival of Lights. The Festival offers five weeks of holiday merriment in Downtown Riverside, celebrating the season with family activities that include the “Switch-On Ceremony,” holiday decorations and lights on The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Mission Inn Avenue and on City-owned buildings, Inland Empire’s first outdoor ice skating rink, holiday-themed vendors, entertainment and, of course, Santa Claus. It all begins with the flip of a switch on November 26 at 6:15pm at the “Switch-On Ceremony” presented by Duane and Kelly Roberts, owners of The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. In one swift move Riverside’s downtown is instantly illuminated with more than three and a half million twinkling lights and spectacular fireworks! The Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce and the Festival of Lights Committee, consisting of community volunteers and local businesses, put in many long hours to coordinate the Ceremony. Ice Skating The magic continues for festivalgoers as they glide under the stars on an outdoor ice skating rink, located on Main Street Riverside between University and Mission Inn Avenues. Ice rink hours from November 26 to December 18 are 4pm to 9pm Monday through Thursday, 4pm to 11pm on Friday, noon to 11pm on Saturday and noon to 10pm on Sunday. Starting December 19, the ice rink hours will be noon to 11pm every day. Visitors can enjoy an hour on the ice for $13, which includes ticket price and skate rental. Additionally, skating enthusiasts can purchase a Frequent Skater Card for only $50 which will be good for one skate hour Sunday through Thursday for the entire month of December. The card will be available for purchase at the ice rink ticket booth and at City Hall on the 5th Floor. In addition to the lights and ice skating, holiday enthusiasts can be dazzled by more than 200 hours of holiday entertainment, unique shopping and creative dining along Main Street Riverside. And no holiday experience would be complete without a visit from the North Pole’s most famous resident. Santa Claus will be out every night from November 26 to December 24. Photos with Santa Claus will be available for purchase. The Riverside Festival of Lights allows everyone - no matter what age - to be charged with wonder and anticipation of the magic of the holidays. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this wonderful Riverside tradition. For more information visit www.RiversideFestivalofLights.com. IER Open Air Shopping! Open every Saturday & Sunday starting at 7 a.m. 340 vendors offering new merchandise, arts & crafts and farmers’ market – all located on the beautiful College of the Desert campus! te rsta Inte Palm Canyon Dr. 10 Ramon Rd. Magnesia Falls Dr. Washington St. Portola Ave. Monterey Ave. Bob Hope Dr. Date Palm Dr. Country Club Dr. Fred Waring Dr. Westfield Shopping Town Hwy. 111 Hwy. 74 43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 636-7958 www.codstreetfair.net 8 November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review Street Fair_RIR Ad.indd 1 4/14/10 3:34 PM Crafts, cars and Christmas converge in Ontario A pair of Ontario traditions come together to bring the community a unique holiday experience. The Kiwanis Club of Ontario, in its 86th year, presents the 28th Annual Christmas on Euclid Handcrafted Arts and Crafts Fair on December 4, from 9am to 3pm. The fair will include arts and crafts booths, a classic car show, a business expo, a health/education fair and lots of mouth watering food choices. Children will have an opportunity to take photos with Santa and receive free books from Ontario Parkway Kiwanis. This is a wonderful time to walk up Euclid Avenue from Holt Blvd to “G” Street and shop for unique holiday gifts made the old fashioned way. Christmas on Euclid truly is a community event. Ontario Kiwanis is only able to present Christmas on Euclid with the full help and support of the City of Ontario and all of its departments, the Ontario Fire and Police Departments, other Kiwanis clubs and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Foundation sponsoring the car show. All the intensive work and long hours go toward raising funds to support the youth in the community. Proceeds from the car show will benefit the Ontario City Library Children’s Reading Room. Proceeds from the Christmas on Euclid event will benefit local community organizations such as The Salvation Army, Kids Come First, local school programs, youth leadership programs, and scholarships. Come out and enjoy performances given by students of the OntarioMontclair School District and the Chaffey Joint Unified School District at the R. Jack Mercer Bandstand at “C” Street and Euclid Ave. The event is free to attend. For more information, go online to www. gokiwanis.org/ontario.aspx. IER The Historic Galleano Winery Looking for that perfect gift idea? Check out our Gift Shop Open Weekends only, Noon - 5pm Tasting Room Open Daily Mon.-Sat. 9-5 Sun. 10:30-5 Wine tasting award-winning wines Tours Sundays 2-4 Seasonal Gifts Personalized Wine Labels Gift Baskets And Boxes Made To Order 4231 Wineville Road, Mira Loma, California 91752 Phone (951) 685-5376 • Fax (951) 360-9180 November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review www.galleanowinery.com 9 t Arts, crafts and more The Heartworks booth Scotty and Trink A Harvest Festival booth 10 Pomona Harvest Festival Sparkles with Holiday Delight T he Pomona Harvest Festival returns to the LA County Fairgrounds (Fairplex), Dec. 3-5, bringing a full weekend of shopping, entertainment and holiday cheer to the Inland Empire. The Harvest Festivals are the largest indoor arts and craft shows on the West Coast, boasting over 24,000 handmade treasures. The show began 38 years ago in San Francisco as a forum for artists and crafts people to gather together to sell and share their creations. Today, the Harvest Festival continues its tradition of offering American handmade crafts, coupled with fun entertainment, delicious food and a unique shopping atmosphere. For one weekend, hundreds of artisans come together to exhibit and sell items such as jewelry, photographs, sculptures, pottery, toys, accessories, clothing, specialty foods, home décor and more. Each participating vendor must be juried into the show, assuring that only the highest quality products are offered. Many attendees love interacting with the renowned artists who create each individual item, watching live crafting demonstrations and getting their purchases personalized. Throughout the day, the Pomona Harvest Festival features live music and entertainment acts that are fun for the whole family. Comedic juggling duo Scotty and Trink will awe audiences as they balance on their unicycles, telling jokes and juggling sharp knives. Also appearing on the main entertainment stage is Come Back Buddy, a vintage rock and roll band playing the hits of Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley and, of course, Buddy Holly. The official charity of the show is Steven’s Hope for Children, a non-profit organization assisting children and their families during the financially and emotionally challenging time of a child’s rehabilitation away from home. The mission of Steven’s Hope for Children is to enhance the lives of families of seriously ill or injured children by providing housing and other essential needs during a child’s extended treatment and care. The Pomona Harvest Festival is also recognizing the needs of the hungry during the holiday season and has partnered with Shepherd’s Pantry Food Bank to provide a $2 discount admission coupon to anyone who brings a nonperishable food contribution to the event. The Pomona Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show runs Friday, 9am-6pm, Saturday, 10am-6pm, and Sunday, 10am-5pm. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for seniors (62+), $5 youth (13-17), $5 for advance group (10+) and free for kids 12 and under. For tickets and additional information, call (415) 447-3205 or visit www. harvestfestival.com. IER November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review Winter fun The snow thickens for mountain tubing A s winter approaches beautiful white snow to play on - and tons of it - is in the forecast for the inner tubing hills at Big Bear Snow Play and Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain. Both recreation areas have Lenko fan guns blasting prodigious amounts of snow onto their inner tubing runs throughout the season, piling up all the white stuff families need to frolic in a winter wonderland. As winter progresses Alpine Slide and Big Bear Snow Play will have snow depths of 30 feet or more...that’s right, three stories high! This is more than enough snow to ensure inner tubing thrills through Easter and beyond. Snow is groomed nightly at both areas to provide a perfect corduroy surface for tubing. Big Bear’s two world class inner tubing areas make it easy to get to the top of all the snow, too. Just step onto the Magic Carpet uphill lifts at Alpine Slide and Big Bear Snow Play and be whisked back to the top in moments for your next twisting, turning, high-speed downhill descent. Magic Carpet lifts are also covered in Plexiglass to ensure guest comfort. Guests choose between traditional downhill runs or a boardercross-style series of twisting, turning berms known as “Snakes.” Sliders whip back and forth and up and down through the turns during a ride way different from the normal straight-line downhill. The youngest riders enjoy “Kiddie” hills removed from the faster tubers. After dark on Fridays, Saturdays and holiday periods at Alpine Slide, the lights turn on as the stars come out for night tubing. Grooming after the day session means night tubers get more corduroy and the snow gets faster as the evening progresses, making for a wild ride through the shadows under the lights. Night tubing is from 5pm to 9pm and costs $15, perfect for those who want to ski by day and play after dark. Day tubing sessions at Alpine Slide and Big Bear Snow Play are from 10am to 4pm daily and cost $25, which includes tube rental and Magic Carpet lift pass. Alpine Slide is also home to the signature bobsled-like ride of the same name. Experience many of the same gravitational forces Olympians feel during your descent down two quarter-mile long cement tracks aboard sleds with ball-bearing wheels that you actually control. Go faster or slower and lean into each banked turn before tucking through the straightaways. Head to the Putt `N Around go-karts for more fast-paced excitement. Each is loaded with an array of safety features including professional-grade restraint systems, roll bars and more. Zip around the tire-lined track with high-banked turn, curves and straightaways...there’s even double seaters so young riders can go with a parent. Alpine Slide and Big Bear Snow Play, a former ski area with the longest tubing runs in Southern California, each have nice heated lodges with family priced snack bars and video games. Alpine Slide is 1/4 mile west of the Village shopping area, home to 60 specialty stores. For more information, call (909) 866-4626. Big Bear Snow Play is on Big Bear Blvd. three miles east of Alpine Slide next to Motel 6. For more information, call (909) 585-0075. IER November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review 11 t Golf Eagles, Bunnies and Stars Team up with a star at the Fantasy Springs Playboy Golf Scramble F or one weekend this November, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino fills the desert with eagles, birdies and bunnies. No cute, fuzzy animals here. Nov. 12 and 13, Hollywood celebrities and Playboy models descend on the resort-casino for a weekend filled with parties, lots of golf at Eagle Falls Golf Course and opportunities for the public to meet people they may only see on television or in magazines. Now in its fourth year, the Playboy Golf Scramble at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino brings golf action to the course during the day and exclusive players parties to the casino at night. Golfers find out which celebrity will be playing in their foursome during the Friday night pairings party. Judging by the photos from last year’s event, the pairings party is certainly a place to see and be seen. The pairings party is also the first time golfers will get the chance to meet and mingle with the six beautiful Playboy Playmates. On Saturday, golfers hit the links at 10am, trying to get the best score of the 36 foursomes. More fun and games await golfers at each hole as the Playboy Girls of Golf cheer them on and help them compete for prizes. Prizes for the best golfers are awarded on Saturday night. Adding to the star power of last year’s Playboy Golf Scramble were Dennis Haysbert (“24” and Allstate spokesperson), supermodel Beverly Celebrities from last year’s golf tournament included Johnson, John Callahan (“Days of Our Lives”) former Raider Fred “The Hammer” Williamson and Dave Dettman, a.k.a. Dr. Gadget (“The View,” “24” star Dennis Haysbert. “Extra”), and former Oakland Raider Fred “The Hammer” Williamson. The Playboy Playmates who will be gracing the greens at Eagle Falls give players entry into the tournament and Golf Course this November are Miss March exclusive access to the Friday and Saturday night 2009, Jennifer Pershing, Miss January 2010 parties, luxury accommodations, plus the chance Heather Young, Miss February 2010, Jaime to win a spot in the Playboy Golf Scramble Edmondson, Miss April 2010, Amy Andrews, finals in Los Angeles in 2011. To make your Miss July 2010, Shanna McGlaughlin and one reservation, call (800) 827-2946. more Playmate to be announced. This celebrity tournament takes place at Andrea Eldridge There are a limited number of Contact: spaces in the Eagle Falls Golf Course, located just steps (909) 597-7576 PalmSpringsFOL_InlandReview_1(4).pdf 10/19/10 tournament open to the public. These spaces [email protected] away from the Fantasy Springs Resort4:04:48 Casino.PM E-mail: MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release LIVING HISTORY FLYING DAY FEATURING PREDATOR OF THE PACIFIC Predator of the Pacific: The Japanese Zero FLYING THE ONLY ORIGINAL C M Y CM MITSUBISHI A6M5 ZERO FIGHTER Living History Flying WHO: Edward Event Maloney – Founder and Curator, Planes of Fame Air Museum MY December 4 at 10am CY Frank Mormillo – Historian and Photographer, Planes of Fame CMY Thompson Weather permitting, a flight demonstrationKevin by a Planes of Fame– Planes of Fame Air Museum Historian, Airshow Announcer and Moderator of Living History Flying Day events. Japanese Zero Fighter Open to the public, we present a discussion panel of aviation historians will follow theWHAT: panel discussion K followed by a question & answer period and flight demo of the only Celebrity Grand Marshal Fighter in the world. POF Members are entered a raffle for for$4a flight in the L-19 Birddog following the presentation! General admission: $11 • Children ages into 5-11 admitted Planes of Fame Air Museum is open to the public Sunday - Friday 10am to 5pm, and original Japanese Zero Saturday 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas and Thanksgiving ) Michael Costello Admission is free for accompanied under five WHEN:children Saturday, December 4, 2010 10: am – 12: noon: fromSpeaker Project program. Runway 7000 Merrill Ave. Chino, CA 91710 (Enter on Cal Aero Dr.) 12 (909) 597-3722 WHERE: Planes of Fame Air Museum 7000 Merrill Avenue, #17 Chino, CA 91710 12: noon: Zero Fighter flight demonstration. www.planesoffame.org WHY: Remember Pearl Our mission at Planes of Fame Air Museum to November, 2010 Harbor. Inland Entertainment Review educate and inspire current and future generations to our aviation and military history. Guests can literally walk out of the hotel lobby, drop their clubs at a bag drop and ride over to the course in less than a minute. Eagle Falls opens its doors 365 days a year to the daily-fee player. The course presents elevations and water features not usually experienced t’s like every guy’s dream. If you fancy on links open for public play. The par yourself a bartender, or always wanted to 72 course tests the low handicapper, yet pull your own pint of Guinness, check provides an enjoyable experience for out the newest in self-service beer gadgetry at a leisurely golfer who may find his or Killarney’s Irish Pub. her score improves after a few rounds. Killarney’s is the first in California to install Greenskeeper.org rated Eagle Falls the the Draft Master, a tabletop tap system made in best value course in the desert two years Ireland that lets bar-goers pour their own drafts. in a row as green fees are extremely reaEllickson International installed the two-tap sonable. Rates are $75 Monday through mobile version, with kegs hooked into the Thursday and $95 Friday through April self-contained table unit that controls the flow, 30, 2011. Eagle Falls reduces green fees temperature and gas mixture. The Draft Master during the summer. launched in Ireland in 2009 when Guinness Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and owner Diageo contracted Ellickson to install the Eagle Falls Golf Course is also the host units in 300-plus bars as part of its “Pour Your of the annual Frank Sinatra Celebrity Own Pint” campaign. Golf Invitational tournament to be held The portable Draft Master, as it’s called, February 24-26, 2011. The tournament seats up to eight people, with one tap dispensing benefits the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Guinness at each table. Three tables were inFoundation and is now going into its stalled in Killarney’s Temecula location and two 23rd year. tables were installed at the Riverside location. For tee times or for more informaBar owner David Nichols believes customers tion, log onto www.EagleFallsGolf.com will intrigued by the1 novelty of the system, Halfpg IER-Nov_Layout 1 10/14/10be2:31 PM Page IER orFANT-40438 call (800) 827-2946. Killarney’s Irish Pub featuring ‘Pour Your Own’ I with its illuminated taps and LCD screen that shows how many pints are poured. “When you walk in to the bar you instantly want to know what they are, you’re interested right away, and say, ‘What the heck is this?’” David said. “It’s eye-catching.” Killarney’s Restaurant and Irish Pub has two locations that are home to the first draft tables in California. The Temecula location is at 32475 Temecula Pkwy, and the Riverside location is at 3639 Riverside Plaza Dr. For more information, or to find out about live music, happy hour, and daily specials. go online to www.killarneys.com. IER PHINEAS FESTIVAL Tree Lighting & Holiday Festival! Phineas Festival Tree LightingSaturday q Snowball Bingo q Tons of SNOW Saturday November 20th, 2010 November 20th, 2010 q Santa Visits q Holiday Fire Truck Rides Free Movies -10am 10am-6pm 10am-6pm ❍ Snowball Bingo q (White Christmas & Polar Express) ❍ Tons of SNOW q Craft Fair q Live Entertainment $75 Mon. Thurs. - Sun $95 Fri & Holidays $20 Game Improvement Special Practice Facilities (Range & Putting Green) Through April. 30, 2011 q Christmas Caroling ADMISSION ❍ Santa Visits ❍ Holiday Fire Truck Rides ❍ Free Movies -10am IS FREE! White Christmas & Polar Express ❍ Craft Fair ❍ Live Entertainment q Crafts & Art Demos ❍ Christmas Caroling ❍ Annual Tree Lighting All in Downtown Banning, ❍ Crafts & ArtCA Demos q Annual Tree Lighting (Off I10, exit 8th street, follow the signs) ADMISSION IS FREE! The City of Banning is named in honor of General Phineas T. Banning, who journeyed to Los Angeles in the mid-1800s. He became known as the “Father of the Port of Los Angeles,” as well as opening the stage line from Wilmington, CA to Yuma, AZ through the San Gorgonio Pass. Sponsored By: Vendor applications available on-line @ www.banningculturalalliance.org 760.238.5633 n www.EagleFallsGolf.com In the Palm Springs Valley In Downtown Banning (Off I-10, exit 8th Street, follow the signs) November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review 13 t helping your community Holiday event raises funds for abused children A gala event this month can end with a beautiful Christmas tree delivered to your home, and with the life of an abused child forever changed for the better. The Inland Valley Chapter of Childhelp is hosting Forest of Hope, an evening of delicious food, music to dance by, and wonderful grand prizes such as Southwest Airline tickets. The event raises funds for Childhelp, a charity with the goal of improving the lives of abused, neglected and at-risk children. The main event for Forest of Hope is a showcase for elegantly decorated trees, whose tickets are selling for just $2 each. The event will be held on Nov. 19, at 6:30pm, at the Fox Theater in Redlands. For more information call (909) 362-9429. For more information about Childhelp, go to www.childhelp.org. The Childhelp story begins in 1959 with two young actresses being chosen to go to Tokyo to entertain our troops. While there, they had a chance encounter with 11 homeless orphans. This meeting changed their lives forever. Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson searched orphanage after orphanage for homes for these children to no avail. They finally found a woman who had already taken in 10 children and promised to help care for all of them. They also got some of the military to build on to Mama Kin’s house. By the time these two young friends finished their tour, they had 100 American orphans in their care. Upon returning to the United States, they founded International Orphans, Inc. to provide support for these children. Eventually, IOI grew to operate four orphanages in Tokyo. In 1966, the actresses were asked to help the children in Vietnam. With the aid of the Third Marine Amphibious Force, they built orphanages, a hospital and a school. When our troops pulled out, Sara and Yvonne arranged for “Operation Baby Lift,” which flew thousands of children to adoptive homes in America. In 1978 Governor Reagan’s wife asked them to help fight child abuse in this country. That year they found a facility near Beaumont, California where they were able to develop a residential treatment center for severely abused children, Children’s Village, USA. Its name has changed several times, but not the therapeutic programs, or the assisted therapies such as art, animal, wilderness, and music. In addition, through the years many other programs have been initiated. As can well be imagined the cost of all these facilities cannot be covered by the government. Childhelp now has volunteers throughout the United States who belong to Chapters with the purpose of raising funds. IER whole Love the house you’re in. Qualify for two or more rebates and watch your savings grow! RiversidePublicUtilities.com 14 November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review Public Utilities Savings Whether It’s Hot or Cold T here’s never a bad time to weatherize your home with simple conservation efforts. And there’s never been more ways to earn cash back for your efforts than now through Riverside Public Utilities’ (RPU) Weatherization Rebate Program. The Weatherization program is a whole house approach to improving the energy efficiency of your Riverside home. Do you know that insulating your home is one of the most practical and cost effective ways you can maximize its energy efficiency and save on heating and cooling cost that make up a large percentage of your energy bill? It’s true! And in addition to offering great rebates for installing select attic and wall insulation products, RPU also offers weatherization rebates for installing energy-efficient, Energy Star rated entry doors and windows; whole house fans; attic vent fans (solar or electric); duct insulation; duct sealing and The Inland Entertainment Review is available for yearly subscriptions house envelope sealing; and select window film. By utilizing one of these qualifying weatherization efforts, or combining several of them together, you can make your home more energy efficient, which can lead to lower utility bills. When combined with the City’s Whole House Rebate program you can also earn even greater rebates back, up to 250% more (for a maximum of $7,000), that can help further offset the costs of your improvements. For more information on all available RPU money-saving and energy-saving rebate programs visit RiversidePublicUtilities.com or call (951) 826-5485. IER Riverside Public Utilities offers a range of rebates for weatherization projects, including replacing drafty windows with Energy Star rated windows. Riverside Holiday Events Celebrate your holiday with the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCSD). Events will feature entertainment, games, arts & crafts and refreshments. There will be minimal costs for activities. Event Park Location Eastside Breakfast with Santa Holidaze Dance Review Santa’s Workshop & Brunch with Santa Santa’s Workshop & Breakfast with Santa Breakfast with Santa Go online to inlandreview.com Feliz Navidad Social Parks, Recreation For Parks, Recreation and and Community Community Services Department Services Department Date Bordwell Park Dec. 4 2008 MLK Blvd. La Sierra Park Dec. 10 5215 La Sierra Ave. Nichols Park Dec. 18 5505 Dewey Ave. Orange Terrace Park Dec. 11 20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy. Reid Park Dec. 18 701 N. Orange St. Villegas Park Dec. 18 3091 Esperanza St. Time 9 a.m. - noon 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. - noon 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. information, contact the community center listed above or the PRCSD at 951.826.2000. Greenspot Farms The Wickerd Farm Wreaths, Nobles, Monterey Pines, Redwoods & Cedars Beautiful 28-acre family-run farm in the foothills of Mentone Hayrides, train rides, mazes, farm animals and much more! 9-5 every day (909) 794-7653 www.greenspotfarms.com 10133 Ward Wy., Mentone Just off of Hwy. 38 (look for signs) A Large Selection of Christmas Trees on a 47-Acre Farm A Fun Family Experience Early Christmas Tree Reservations Nov. 20-21, 10am-5pm Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 3, 6pm Farm Santa’s Visit Dec. 11 & 12, Noon to 4pm Opens Nov. 26 Gift Shop, Picnic Area, Hayride 26852 Scott Rd., Menifee November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review www.wickerdfarm.com • (951) 672-3020 15 Theater & The Arts Ozomatli Sinbad’s signature humor at the Fox November 13 November 17 A Blondie November 18 The Music of Billy Joel and More... “Movin’ Out” with the Corona Symphony Pops Graciela Beltran & Mariachi Reyna de LA Nov. 19-20 the Riverside Municipal Auditorium Box Office. (951) 779-9800 www.foxriversidelive.com 82nd Airborne Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Experience Nov. 21 Tribute to November 27 82nd Billy Joel and Elton John Nov. 26 Airborne All American Chorus Nov. 27 Masters of Harmony Masters of Harmony Christmas Matinee Dec. 4 Holiday Season Special November 26 December 4 Lead Vocalist for the legendary rock band Poison. Bret Michaels Rescheduled to December 17 A Charlie Brown Christmas David Benoit with the Corona Symphony Pops December 19 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside s available at ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and the Box Office. fice Information call (951) 779 9800. Visit us on the web at foxriversidelive.com 16 comedy clean after his father attended one of his early performances. Sinbad is internationally known for his starring appearances in hit movies like “Jingle All the Way,” playing opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger, and “Houseguest,” co-starring the late Phil Fox Performing Arts Center Hartman. He has starred in the television sitcom “A Downtown Riverside, 3485 Mission Inn Ave. Different World” as well as Tickets available at his own series, “The Sinbad ticketmaster.com, IER &Show.” 20 Ticketmaster outlets and All-American Chorus Michael Craig Blondie Ozomatli Cavanaugh Ferguson Nov. 18 Nov. 13 of Broadway’s Nov. Star 6 12 Graciela Beltran ctor and comedian Sinbad takes the stage at the Fox Performing Arts Center with An Evening of Comedy with Sinbad on Nov. 17, at 7:30pm. Tickets range in price from $29 to $59 (VIP tickets are $79). Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the top with Special Guests 100 standup comedians of all time, Sinbad has Mariachi Reyna built a loyal following by taking audiences’ painde Lostribulations Angelesof day-byful trials or embarassing day life, throwing them back in their faces, and causing an uproar of comedic hysteria. Being the son of a preacher man SinbadNovember decided to keep his 19 November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review California Riverside Ballet: The Nutcracker Dec. 11-12 Don’t feed the plants! Performance Riverside’s ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ opens Nov. 12 F eed me, Seymour! Little Shop of Horrors is the next offering from Performance Riverside, opening Nov. 12. The upbeat musical spoof of sci-fi movies is well-known and loved by a wide audience from its successful 1986 film version starring comedians Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, Bill Murray and John Candy. The stage musical and film versions were adapted by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman from the Roger Corman film, with original screenplay by Charles Griffith. If the names Alan Menken and Howard Ashman sound familiar, they should: they’re the successful musical duo behind such Disney classics as Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid. This original production, directed by Ashman, with musical staging by Edie Cowan, was critically acclaimed and won several awards including the 1982-1983 New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical, and the Outer Critics Circle Award. Howard Ashman wrote, in the introduction to the acting edition of the libretto, that the show “satirizes many things: science fiction, ‘B’ movies, musical comedy itself, and even the Faust legend.” The Story: Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik’s, a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker Audrey, and is berated by Mr. Mushnik daily. One day Seymour finds a very mysterious unidentified plant which he calls Audrey II. The plant seems to have a sinister craving and soon begins to sing for its supper! To what extremes will Seymour go to feed his strange visitor from another planet? Will Audrey II take over the world or will Seymour and Audrey defeat it? The production is directed and choreographed by Roger Castellano with music directed by Scott Smith, and produced by Rey O’Day, Performance Riverside’s Producing Artistic Director. The cast features David Aldrete, Alyssa Marie, Erica Bowers, Ashley Gallo, Jason Graham, Isaac James, Jasmin Madison, Morgan Reynolds and M. Darnell Suttles. Little Shop of Horrors plays Nov. 12, 13, 19, and 20 at 2pm, and Nov. 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 8pm at Landis Performing Arts Center, 4800 Magnolia Avenue in Riverside. Tickets are $27, $34, $41, and $48, with group ticket pricing for parties of 10 or more. The Landis Box Office is at (951) 222-8100, or for more information go online to www.PerformanceRiverside.org. IER Steelworkers’ Auditorium Located at the Lewis Library and Technology Center 8437 Sierra Ave. • Fontana, CA 92335 Join us this fall at the auditorium for free cultural performances, entertainment, educational programs and special events suitable for the whole family! A fantastic amenity adjacent to the Lewis Library and Technology Center, the Steelworkers’ Auditorium is a premier performing arts venue. Available for rent with seating for 330, the auditorium is ideal for musical performances, dance showcases, speaking engagements and more! Family Movie Night Thursday evenings at 6pm throughout November (Not held on dates with special events or holidays) Cultural Art Showcases “Ventana al Inframundo” Folklorico Dance Showcase November 9th at 6pm “The Many Faces of Chemistry” Hands on Science Demonstrations November 30th at 6pm “Lima” Live Polynesian Dance Performance November 16th at 6pm “Raices y Bailes de Mi Tierra” Ballet Folkloric December 7th at 6pm “Acoustic Pop” Live guitar from Kurt Hunter Hoover November 23rd at 5:30pm “Live Piano” Live Music from Vince Tourney December 14th at 5:30pm For event and facility information call (909) 349-6979 November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review 17 Theater & Arts 10-11 CATS Presents SEASON ‘An Old Fashioned Christmas’ CARLO PONTI Music Director & Conductor Join us this season as we celebrate 10 Years with Maestro Ponti! 7 Beethoven’s th Sensational Strings power UNLEASHED SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2010 LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Leonore Overture no.1 ANTONIN DVORAK Violin Concerto in a minor, op.53 Livia Sohn, violin LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony no.7 in A Major, op.92 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2010 CARLOS CHAVEZ Symphony no.5 FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN Piano Concerto no.2 in f minor, op.21 Angela Cholakyan, piano CARL NIELSEN Symphony no.1, op.7 SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2011 ANTONIO VIVALDI The Four Seasons, op.8 W.A. MOZART Piano Concerto no.12 in A Major, K.414 Juliane Song, piano SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2011 ARVO PÄRT Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten JEAN SIBELIUS Symphony no.7 in C Major, op.105 SERGEI RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto no.3 in d minor, op.30 Antonio Pompa-Baldi, piano SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2011 FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN Cello Concerto no.2 in D Major, Hob.VII:2 Marek Szpakiewicz, cello GUSTAV MAHLER Symphony no.1 in D Major, ‘Titan’ Performances held at the HISTORIC CALIFORNIA THEATRE 562 W. 4th Street • San Bernardino T he Community Arts Theater Society of Big Bear Valley (CATS) announced that it will present an all new, original musical comedy production, An Old Fashioned Christmas, opening on Friday, Nov. 19, for seven performances at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. The show continues on Nov. 20, 23, 26, and 27 at 7:30pm with 1:30pm matinees on Nov. 21 and 28. An Old Fashioned Christmas, an evening of music, merriment and memories of the holiday season, is written by Karen Sargent Rachels and Robin Field. Rachels also directs and Field will star in the production. Field is an award-winning entertainer who spent over two decades on the New York stage, television and radio, also appearing in concert at Carnegie Hall. On TV, he co-starred with Jerry Lewis and Sammy Davis in “The Klowns” and appeared with Dom DeLuise on “The Merv Griffin Show.” Semi-retired, and now living in Big Bear, Field recently was seen as Harold Hill in The Music Man for CATS. Rachels, founder of CATS and long time CATS director and producer, will also appear along with many Big Bear performing favorites. CATS is well known for the Robin Field performs in CATS’ An Old Fashioned Christmas. 909/381 OR PURC H -5388 www.san ASE TICKETS O NL bernardin osympho INE @ ny.org SPONSORED IN PART BY: ���������������� ���������������� Tickets: $20, $35, $45, $55 / Students & Military with ID: $10 Symphony Office: 415 West 2nd Street • San Bernardino, CA Program subject to change without notice. 18 quality of its productions and will feature original sets designed by Joanne McMaster and costumes designed by Priscilla Anderson. CATS’ production team includes set construction by Dennis Brown and Bill Ferguson, props and assistant to set designer is Karen Bergmann, audio, special effects and lights by John Wells and Bob Grimes, production stage manager is Carlin Harris, production assistant is Sharon Hendricks, and special assistant to the producer-director is Donna Fisch. Jan Nissen heads up concessions, Gloria Meade program ads, with numerous other CATS volunteers providing expertise on stage and back stage. “This all new production will bring its own special magic to our holiday season this year,” Rachels said. “And to see Robin Field in his element is a real treat. From Carnegie Hall to the CATS stage. What could be more exciting for us!” Tickets are on sale now. All performances are reserved seating, and prices, depending on date and location of seats, range from $16 to $27 for adults, $15 - $25 for seniors and $9 - $28 for kids under the age of 18. Tickets are now on sale through the CATS website at www. bigbeartheater.org or at the PAC box office at (909) 866-4970. IER November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review Theater & Arts Sinfonia Christmas concert features ‘Divas’ S infonia Mexicana’s annual Christmas concert, “Mariachi Christmas,” will be held Saturday, Dec. 11, 7pm, at the beautiful and historic California Theatre of Performing Arts, 562 W. 4th Street (between E and F streets) in downtown San Bernardino. Featured are the American Grammy award winning Mariachi Divas, Mariachi Espectacular de Alberto Jimenez, the colorful and exuberant Folklorico Ollin, with a special presentation by Sinfonia Mexicana’s Mariachi Youth Academy students. Founded and directed by trumpet player Cindy Shea in 1999, Mariachi Divas is making big waves on the national music scene. Mariachi Divas are a unique, multi-cultural, all female ensemble, and have been represented by women of Mexican, Cuban, Samoan, Argentinean, Colombian, Panamanian, Puerto Rican, Swiss, Japanese, Honduran, Peruvian, Tongan and Anglo descents. Cindy Shea states, “Music is a way of uniting our cultural backgrounds.” In 2009, Mariachi Divas won the Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album of the year for their 2008 release, Canciones De Amor. This marks the first time in the history of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences that an all-female mariachi group has been a winner. Mariachi Divas has appeared at Southern California venues such as Arrowhead Pond, Universal Amphitheater, Staples Center, the Greek Theatre, the Santa Barbara Bowl, the House of Blues, the LA Forum and the Shrine Auditorium. The group has also accompanied Grammy-winning artists such as Joan Sebastian, Jenny Rivera, Marco Antonio Solis, Pablo Montero, Graciela Beltran and Paulina Rubio. Divas has performed dozens of shows with the world-renowned Mariachi Vargas. Born to a family with generations of talented mariachi musicians, Alberto Jimenez, also known as “Beto,” has sustained this tradition and has continually blazed new trails in the mariachi world. Born in Mexico City, Alberto Jimenez attended the Nacional School of Music in Mexico City where he studied theory, composition and musical arranging. Alberto Jimenez became a member of the Mariachi De America De Jesus Rodriguez de Hijar in 1985 and continued to be an esteemed member for 20 years. In 2005, Alberto Jimenez was invited to Los Angeles, to participate and arrange the Mariachi Divas “Asi Somos” CD. In 2006, he moved to Los Angeles, to assume the position of Musical Director for the Mariachi Divas. For over a quarter century, Ballet Folklorico Ollin has been one of the premiere Mexican folk dance groups in the United States. They have performed with Mariachi many of the greatest names in Espectacular de Mexican music, including Linda Alberto Jimenez Ronstadt, Lola Beltran, Vikki Carr, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, and Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano. Established in February 2009, students of the Mariachi Youth Academy are given lessons at the Sturges Center for the Fine Arts in San Bernardino. The group has performed at the House of Blues in Anaheim and placed third in the Battle of Mariachi Bands in San Juan Capistrano in June 2009. Call Sinfonia Mexicana at (909) 884-3228 or toll free 1-866-687-4284 for ticket information or visit the California Theatre of the Performing Arts (between E and F Streets) or go online to www. sinfoniamexicana.com. IER Celebrating 86 Years of Quality Theatre! Ticket Price only $8 Ticket Price only $15 November 12-28, 2010 From the whimsy of childhood to the wisdom of old age, this is theatrical storytelling at its most charming. 4026 14th St., Riverside www.riversidecommunityplayers.com December 10-12, 2010 A traditional version about the transformation of the bitter and miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge. Sorry, no children under 5 are admitted. Riverside Community Players November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review (951) 686-4030 19 Theater & Arts Send your events to [email protected] or go online to www.inlandreview.com. Art Depot Gallery 16822 Spring St., Fontana. (909) 349-6975. www.fontanarecreation.org. The “Wilderness” exhibit: through Nov. 26. Ben Bollinger’s Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater 455 Foothill Blvd., Claremont. candlelightpavilion.com. (909) 626-1254. Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center 39707 Big Bear Blvd. (909) 866-4970. bigbeartheater.org. An Old Fashioned Christmas: Presented by The Community Arts Theater Society of Big Bear Valley (CATS). Nov. 19, 20, 23, 26, and 27 at 7:30pm with 1:30pm matinees on Nov. 21 and 28. See article on page 18. Cal Baptist University Choir and Orchestra Emmanuel: Dec. 11, 7:30pm. The 5th Annual Christmas Experience with the 145-member California Baptist University Choir and Theatre & Arts Event Guide Orchestra. At Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside. Tickets: $20. (951) 343-4251. www.calbaptist.edu/music Cal Baptist University Wallace Theatre 8432 Magnolia Ave., Riverside. (951) 343-4319. Man of La Mancha: Nov. 12, 13, 19, 20. Center Stage Theatre 8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana. (909) 349-6979. www.centerstagefontana.com. Chaffey College Theater Department 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga. Box office: (909) 652-6067. Oklahoma! Nov. 4-6, 12-13 at 7:30pm and Nov. 14 at 2pm. All seats are $15. See article on page 22. Fontana Community Senior Center (FCSC) art gallery The art gallery is located on the Center’s upper level in the Library and Art Gallery Corridor, 16710 Ceres Ave., in Fontana. (909) 3496975. arts.fontana.org. Fox Performing Arts Center In Downtown Riverside, 3485 Mission Inn Ave.. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets and the Riverside Municipal Auditorium Box Office. For more information, call (951) 779-9800, or go online to www.foxriversidelive.com. Craig Ferguson: Nov. 6, 8pm. Tickets: $35-$85. Blondie: Nov. 18. Ozomatli: Nov. 13, 8pm. An Evening of Comedy with Sinbad: Nov. 17. See article on page 16. Graciela Beltran & Mariachi Reyna de LA: Nov. 19-20. Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Experience: Nov. 21. Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John: Nov. 26. 82nd Airborne All American Chorus: Nov. 27. Masters of Harmony Christmas Matinee: Dec. 4. California Riverside Ballet: The Nutcracker: Dec. 11-12. Fullerton Civic Light Opera Purchase tickets at (714) 8791732 or www.fclo.com. At Plummer Auditorium, 201 E. Chapman Ave., in Fullerton. Inland Empire Murder Mystery Players Mystery dinner theatre in downtown Riverside at the Mission Galleria, 3700 Main St. Enjoy a murder mystery with dinner and decide “whodunnit!” www.iemmp.com. (951) 684-3737, (951) 685-0844. Inland Valley repertory Theatre company Performances held at the Candlelight Pavillion, 455 Foothill Blvd., Claremont. candlelightpavilion.com. (909) 626-1254. Lake Arrowhead Classical Ballet company The Nutcracker: Dec. 3, 8pm; Dec. 4, 2:30pm and 8pm; Dec. 5, 2:30pm. Tickets: $18. (909) 336- NOV 4-6 & 12-13 at 7:30pm NOV 14 at 2:00pm Chaffey College All seats are $15 Theatre Box Office 909/652-6067 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga 20 November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review Theater & Arts 9206. www.arrowheadballet.org. See artilcle on page 23. Lake Arrowhead Village The Village offers the 2010 Entertainment Series. All show times, unless otherwise noted, start at 5:30pm. For table reservations call (909) 337-2533. The Village is located at 28200 Hwy. 189 in Lake Arrowead. www.lakearrowheadvillage.com Lewis Family Playhouse 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga. Tickets available at lewisfamilyplayhouse.com, (909) 477-2752. Plaid Tidings: A special holiday edition, Nov. 27, 2pm and 7:30pm. General $28, senior $26, youth $23. Asleep at the wheel: Dec. 10, 8pm. General $42, senior and youth $40. Michael Londra’s Celtic Yuletide: Dec. 11, 8pm. General 28.50, senior and youth $26.50. Old Town temecula Community Theater 42051 Main St., Temecula. (866) 653-8696. www.temeculatheater.org. Ticket to Ride: A Live Tribute to the Beatles: Nov. 6, 7:30pm. Tickets: $40 adults, $38 seniors, $28 students/military/children. All Star Big Band: Nov. 7, 2pm. Pass Area Performing Artists (PAPA) A Christmas Carole: Tony Palermo’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic. See article on page 28. Gran Celebracion The Pass Chorale Savior’s Lutheran Church, Sinfonia MexicanaOur 25th Anniversary 1320 W. Williams St., Banning, National Hispanic Month 92220. Directions: I-10 to 8th St. North toCelebration Williams St. (L). Mexico’s Bicentennial For further Information contact Saturday Sept. 25th, 2010 • 849-4676. 7:30pm Ernest Siva (951) Joseph Haydn’s Missa Featuring Cellensis: With soloists chorus and orchestra, plus a collection of Miller Amphitheatre SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SANPark BERNARDINO Christmas anthems and a tradition17004 Arrow Blvd. in Fontana. (909) 349-6978. www.fontanarecreation.org. Conductor Eduardo Diazmunoz al carol sing-a-long. Dec. 12, 2:30 pm. Suggested Donation: Adults: $15, Seniors and Students: $10. Performance Riverside Landis Performing Arts Center, Riverside Community College, 4800 Magnolia Center, Riverside. (951) 222-8100 or performanceriverside.org. Little Shop of Horrors: Nov. 12, 13, 19, 20 at 8pm, Nov. 13, 14, 20, 21 at 2pm. See article on page 17. Tommy Tune Steps in Time: A broadway giobraphy in song and dance, featuring the Manhattan Rhythm Kinds. Dec. 12, 4pm. Tickets: $20 and $45, VIP $75. Riverside Children’s Theatre At Ramona High School in Riverside. www.riversidechildrenstheare.org. Riverside Community Players 4026 14th St., Riverside. (951) 686-4030, riversidecommunityplayers.com. All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten: Nov. 12-28. Tickets: $15. A Christmas Carol: Dec. 10-12. Tickets: $8. Riverside Youth Theatre At the Wallace Theatre, California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Ave. in Riverside. (951) 7564240. www.riversideyouththeatre.org. Classes now open for first graders through 20 years, in dance, acting and voice. San Bernardino Symphony California Theatre in San Bernardino (415 W. 2nd Street). www.sanbernardinosymphony.org. (909) 318-5388. Northern Lights: Nov. 13. Carlos Chavez, Symphony no. 5. Frederic Chopin, Piano Concerto no. 2 in f minor, op. 21, with pianist Angela Cholakyan. Carl Nielsen, Symphony no. 1, op. 7. Tickets: $20, $35, $45, $55. Students and military $10. Sinfonia Mexicana (909) 884-3228 or 1-866-6874284. At the California Theatre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. 4th Street in San Bernardino. www. sinfoniamexicana.com. Continued on page 22 Tenor Jorge Lopez-Yanez Saturday Dec. 11 7pm Violinist Martin Barboza Sinfonia Mexicana Mariachi Youth Academy Order tickets Call 909-884-3228 or toll free 1-866-687-4284 California Theatre of the Performing Arts 562 West 4th St., San Bernardino, CA November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review 21 Theater & Arts O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A at Chaffey College “O h, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “Surrey With the Fringe on the Top,” “I Cain’t Say No,” and “People Will Say We’re in Love” are just a few of the tunes you’ll walk out a hummin’ as The Chaffey College Theatre Department presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein favorite, Oklahoma! After 67 years, this Broadway musical masterpiece is still alive and kicking. The cast includes 40 students, seasoned community veterans, children and special cameos made by some of Chaffey’s very own faculty. This classic production provides an enjoyable musical and theatrical evening for the whole family. Christa Havenhill directs while Patrick Aranda provides musical direction for his live orchestra. Daniel Smith choreographs the infamous “dream ballet” and lively dance segments and Merrill Grady and Carrie Smith design the colorful costumes of 1906. In addition to the fabulous ensemble, Daniel Carlos plays Curly, Elisa Reyes plays Laurey, Whitney Losh-Johnson plays Aunt Eller, Steven Rogers plays Jud Fry, Kelsey Browne plays Ado Annie, Dominick White plays Will Parker, and Raymond Aragon plays Ali Hakim. Performances run Nov. 4-5-6-12-13 at 7:30pm and Nov. 14 at 2pm. All seats are $15. Call or visit the box office at (909) 652-6067 to purchase tickets. Photo by: Christa Havenhill IER Continued from page 21 Mariachi Christmas: Featuring the Mariachi Divas. Dec. 11, 7pm. See article on page 19. Steelworkers’ Auditorium Located at 8437 Sierra Avenue in Fontana. For information, call (909) 428-8818 or go online to www.fontanarecreation.org. Family Movie Night: Thursday evenings at 6pm throughout Nov. All tickets available for a $20 donation Order by phone at (951) 343-4251 www.calbaptist.edu/music The Pass Chorale presents Joseph Haydn’s Missa Cellensis with soloists chorus and orchestra Friday, Dec. 3 8pm Plus a collection of Christmas anthems and a traditional carol sing-a-long Saturday, Dec. 4 2:30pm & 8pm Sunday, Dec. 12 2010, 2:30 pm Sunday, Dec. 5 2:30pm Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 1320 W. Williams St., Banning, CA 92220 Suggested Donation: Adults: $15, Seniors and Students: $10 Directions: I-10 to 8th St. North to Williams St. (L) For further Information contact Ernest Siva (951) 849-4676 22 Tickets $18 Order at www.arrowheadballet.org November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review “Ventana al Inframundo” Folklorico Dance Showcase: Nov. 9 at 6pm “Lima” Live Polynesian Dance Performance: Nov. 16 at 6pm “Acoustic Pop” Live guitar from Kurt Hunter Hoover: Nov. 23 at 5:30pm “The Many Faces of Chemistry” Hands on Science Demonstrations: Nov. 30 at 6pm “Raices y Bailes de Mi Tierra” Ballet Folkloric: Dece. 7 at 6pm “Live Piano” Live Music from Vince Tourney: Dec. 14 at 5:30pm Sturges Center for the Fine Arts 780 N “E” St., San Bernardino, CA, 92410. www.sturgescenter.org (909) 384-5415. Women In The Arts Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project festival, Nov. 5-7 in Desert Hot Springs. Showcases the works of women artists in the fields of theatre, film, music, literature and visual arts. IER Theater & Arts ‘The Nutcracker’ in Claremont and Rancho Cucamonga D iscover the magic of Inland Pacific Ballet the holiday season with family and friends at the Inland Pacific Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker. Celebrating their 16th season, critically acclaimed Inland Pacific Ballet brings The Nutcracker to life with more than 100 dancers on stage. This annual yuletide favorite tells the story of a young girl named Clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve, and sets out on a wondrous journey to the Land of the Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. Toy soldiers, life-sized dancing dolls, and a fantastic dream with battling mice, dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers, and the delightful Sugar Plum Fairy stir the imagination. After the performance, cast members will be available for photos and autographs. IPB performs The Nutcracker at Bridges Auditorium in Claremont and at the Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga. Bridges Auditorium is located at Pomona College, 450 N. College Way. For information, call (909) 607-1139. Performances are Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at 2pm and 7:30pm, Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at 2pm. Tickets are $50 for premium seats, adults $32-$40, seniors $26-$32, and children $16-$20. The Lewis Family Playhouse is at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, in Rancho Cucamonga. for information, call (909) 477-2752. Performances are Dec. 16 and 17 at 7pm. Tickets are: $50 for premium seats, adults $40, seniors $32, and children $20. For more information, go online to www.thebestnutcracker.com or call (909) 607-1139. IER A Non-Profit 501-c3 Corporation www.bigbeartheater.org Lake Arrowhead Ballet performs ‘Nutcracker’ E very December, the Lake Arrowhead Classical Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker, a lavish production held at the Rim of the World High School Performing Arts Theatre. This year’s Nutcracker will be held Dec. 3, at 8pm, Dec. 4 at 2:30pm and 8pm, and Dec. 5 at 2:30pm. Seating is reserved. Tickets are $18. For more information, or for tickets, call (909) 336-9206, or go online to www.arrowheadballet.org. IER Waltz of the Snowflakes, from 2003’s Nutcracker. CATS PRESENTS AN OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS! A Special Holiday Show! Music, Merriment and Memories! Starring Robin Field & Friends Featuring The Heart Lights and your favorite CATS performers! Written By Karen Sargent Rachels & Robin Field Nov. 19, 20, 23, 26, 27 at 7:30 Nov. 21, 28 at 1:30 Res. Seating: $16 - $27 ADULT; $15-$25 SENIORS $9 - $18 STU/CHILD Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center 39707 Big Bear Boulevard BOX OFFICE (909)866-4970 Open Tues-Fri 1-6 p.m. & 1 p.m. Showdays Purchase Tickets On-Line: www.bigbeartheater.org November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review 23 Casinos Craig Ferguson at Fantasy Springs Casino S cottish-American comedian Craig Ferguson, perhaps best known as the host of the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, makes a stop in the Palm Springs area for one night only on Friday, Dec. 3 at 8pm. The Scottishborn comedian, actor and former punk rock drummer will perofrm at the Special Events Center inside Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Tickets for this show are $39-$69 and are available at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone at (800) 8272946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com. Craig Ferguson had been a fixture on British television throughout the 1980s. He moved to the United States in the mid-1990s where he landed a role on the short-lived ABC comedy Maybe This Time. In 1995 he was cast in a role he kept until 2004, the boss, Mr. Wick, on The Drew Carey Show. In the beginning of 2005, he took over the reigns of the Late Late Show on CBS where he remains entertaining night owls to this day. Ferguson also has not forgotten his standup comedy roots, however. While in a punk band in Glasgow, Scotland, according to a New York Times article, one of the band members suggested he try doing comedy. Follow Fantasy Springs on Facebook by going to www.Facebook.com/FantasySprings, and on Twitter (@fantasysprings). IER 24 November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review Soboba Casino presents giveaways for the holidays S oboba Casino is looking to finish 2010 with holiday giveaways and gaming throughout November and December. During November, Club Soboba Members can Swipe & Win their share of over $600,000 in cash, free play, and grocery gift cards, plus they could drive home in one of two Nissan Titan Trucks the casino will be giving away. In December Soboba will give away 12 Nissan automobiles and celebrate Christmas early with a 10-hour, $25,000 Christmas Gift Giveaway featuring appliances, sound systems, gift shopping cards, and more During both November and December, Soboba Gives Back, their yearly food and toy drive, will allow players to help their community by donating canned food and toys in exchange for free slot play. For more information, (951) 665-1000 or (866) 4-SOBOBA, or go online to www. soboba.net. IER Don Felder Two Greats To Perform At Spotlight 29 Casino In November Don Felder and Neil Sedaka set to play at with his autobiography “Heaven and Hell” orld renowned musician Don Felder casino about his life with the Eagles. will be at the Spotlight 29 Casino W Showroom on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 8pm for his “Evening at the Hotel California” tour. Felder was one of the five members and former lead guitarist of the rock group the Eagles for 27 years. Credited with adding a rock and roll edge to their country sound, he wrote the music for their biggest hit, the multi Grammy award winning song “Hotel California.” With 14 Grammy nominations and 4 wins, his signature guitar work has become legendary on songs like “Hotel California,” “Life In The Fast Lane,” “One Of These Nights,” “New Kid In Town,” and the list goes on. Felder and the Eagles also hold the honor of having the first Platinum album certified by the RIAA. That album, The Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, has reached over 26 million copies, becoming the best-selling album of the 20th century. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1998, Felder is now writing and recording songs for an upcoming solo project and touring worldwide. He has most recently become a New York Times bestselling author Famous songwriter Neil Sedaka will be making an appearance Thanksgiving weekend, performing on Saturday, Nov. 27 at 8pm. The history of Rock N’ Roll would be incomplete without the innumerable contributions of Neil Sedaka. For over 50 years, Sedaka has written, performed, produced, and inspired countless songs. Sedaka catapulted into stardom after Connie Francis recorded his “Stupid Cupid.” Sedaka soon recorded chart toppers “The Diary,” “Oh! Carol,” “ Stairway to Heaven,” “Calendar Girl,” “Little Devil,” “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen,” “Next Door To An Angel,” and “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do,” songs that can instantly take listeners back to special moments of their youth. For show tickets, visit www.Spotlight29.com or call Star Tickets at (800) 585-3737. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Spotlight 29 Gift Shop Sunday-Friday, 8am-10pm, and at the Spotlight Showroom Box Office, 1:30pm-9:30pm, on Saturday’s and on the day of the show. Spotlight 29 Casino is located at 46200 Harrison Place in Coachella. IER Neil Sedaka Casino Event Guide Agua Caliente Casino (866) 858-3600. www.hotwatercasino.com. 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Augustine Casino 760-391-9500. www.augustinecasino.com. 84-001 Avenue 54, Coachella. Cahuilla Casino (951) 763-1200. www.cahuillacasino.com. 52702 Highway 371, Anza. Mission Indians. For tickets and information, call (760) 342-5000, (800) 827-2946 or visit www. fantasyspringsresort.com. Palm Springs Playboy Scramble Golf Tournament: Nov. 12-13. Golf spaces are available, call (800) 827-2946 to make reservations. See article on page 12. 29th Indio Powwow: Nov. 26-28. Craig Ferguson: Dec. 3. See article on page 24. Casino Morongo (800) 252-4499. www.casinomorongo.com. 49750 Seminole Dr., Cabazon. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located north of Interstate 10 at the Golf Center Parkway exit near Indio (22 miles east of Palm Springs). Featuring 2000 slots, 40+ table games including TableMAX, and seven restaurants (The Bistro, Lique, POM, The Pizza Kitchen, Starbucks Cafe, Fresh Grill Buffet and Joy). Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Cabazon Band of Santa’s Ultimate Sleigh Cash & Prize Giveaway: Dec. 11, 8pm. One lucky player will drive home in a new BMW 328i convertible. Players may earn entries into the drawing until Dec. 10. Rock Yard: Live bands on the outdoor stage, Saturdays. Cover band 7-9pm, and 10:30pmNovember, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review midnight, tribute band 9-10:30pm. No cover, 18 and older. 12th Floor Cocktail Lounge & Wine Bar: The space features plush furniture perfect for relaxing and enjoying a favorite cocktail or glass of wine. Weekly Wine Down every Friday, 7-9pm, where for $30 you receive a flight of five featured wines and learn the finer points of wine appreciation. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm to 1am. There is no cover. Lit Lounge: Live bands play every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm to 1am. The lounge also features pay-per-view sporting events. No cover charge (unless otherwise stated). Guests must be 21 or older to enter. Eagle Falls Golf Course: Located at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. 18-Hole, Par 72 Championship Course. (760) 238-5633. www.eaglefallsgolf.com. POM restaurant: Tuesday nights are barbeque nights starting at 5pm. Diners can opt for an Continued on page 28 25 Bookstore 8 8 DowntownE Used Books, Books on Tape, Magazines, Original Art and Prints Riverside 3582 Main St., Riverside • (951) 682-1082 Lake Elsinore 104 N. Main St., Lake Elsinore • (951) 245-2990 Serving Riverside County since 1979 20% off with this ad Minimum $5 purchase Not applicable on consignment art Gless Ranch Predator of the Pacific WHO: Edward Maloney – Foun Living History Flying Day features Japanese Zero P Fruit Baskets • Gift Packs Custom Packs Available We ship navel oranges and gift packs 19985 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside 951-653-5991 WHAT: Ontario kiwanis presents 28 WHEN: Annual Handcrafted Arts & Crafts Fair Police & Fire Displays and ive Spark of Love Toy Dr or more) Sponsored by Kevin Thompson – Plan Announcer and Modera Open to the public, we p followed by a question & original Japanese Zero into a raffle for a flight i Saturday, December 4, 2 WHERE: Planes of Fame Air Mus 7000 Merrill Avenue, #1 Saturdays 8 a.m. - 1CA p.m. Chino, 91710 Downtown Ontario along Euclid Avenue Between Holt Avenue and G Street Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 • 9 am to 3 pm Rain date Dec. 11 • Homemade Arts & Crafts Booths • Entertainment • Kids Attractions • Health/Education Fair • Food • Business Expo • Santa/Photos • Classic Car Show Frank Mormillo – Histor lanes of Fame Air Museum in Chino takes a look at the “Predator of the Pacific” at the Living History Flying Event on Dec. 4, 10am. Hear from a panel of aviation historians, get a chance to ask questions, and watch a flight demonstration of the world’s only original Japanese Zero fighter. Planes of Fame Air Museum is located at 7000 Merrill Avenue, #17, in Chino. Planes of Fame Air Museum hosts a Living History event every first Saturday of every month featuring an aircraft from their historical collection. For more information, go online to www.planesoffame.org. IER WHY: Main Street Remember Pearl Harbor educate and inspire cur military history. between Fifth and Sixth Streets The first Saturday of every mo hosts a Living History Flying For more information please contact Elvia at 909-261-3230 [email protected] • www.gokiwanis.org/ontario.aspx collection. Museum m 26 November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review www.planesoffame.org or becom (Bring an unwrapped toy valued at $5 Kiwanis Club of Ontario No Dogs Allowed - California Health and Safety Code Sec. 114371.d EKNTERTAINMENT idStuff REVIEW Inland November, 2008 The Inland Empire’s Guide to Fun INDEX OF SPECIAL SECTIONS Kid Stuff Event Guide BOOMERS All Aboard the Reading SECTION Railroad In Upland. Miniature golf, go karts, Nov. 7, at the San Bernardino County bumper boats, rock wall, ferris Museum. Free fun family event with wheel, spinning tubs, airplane ride, Casinos activities, storytellers and more. tiny tot cars, two arcades, snack Shows, promotions and events at bar local & Nevada casinos & cafe. 1500 W. Seventh, Upland. Call (909) 946-9555. CASTLE PARK Rides, games and miniature golf. Theater and the Arts 3500 Polk Ave., Riverside. Stage events around the Inland Empire (951) 785-3000. Christmas events Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain For Christmas events, see the KidAlpine Stuff The Slide lets riders experiTheater and Arts events section on Activities and places kids willpages love 20-21 and the What To Do ence Olympic-like action your as they negotiate sleds along a quarter-mile section no pages 29-30. track with banked turns and long Discovery Science Center straightaways. The Alpine Slide at 2500 N. Main St., in Santa Ana. What To Do Magic Mountain is located on the (714) 542-2823, A wide range of events across the IE boulevard in Big Bear Lake, and 1/4 activities www.discoverycube.org. mile west of the Village shopping rides, LazerPAGE Odyssey, arcade and waterpark. 1405 E. Washington St., Colton, (909) 824-1111. www.FiestaVillage.com. Tom Pigeon Editor In Chief Publishing Publisher Send yourWord events toMill [email protected] to www.inlandreview.com. 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Tickets available at lew- For more information, call 36 Email [email protected] isfamilyplayhouse.com, IER (951) Website826-5273. www.InlandReview.com (909) 477-2752. area, home to 60 specialty stores. Fiesta Village ORANGE EMPIRE 800 Wild Rose Lane. Call (909) W RAILWAY Two miniature race with the ABOUT THE COVER: Christmas comes togolf thecourses, Inland Empire annualMUSEUM Festival of 866-4626. See article on page 11. cars,See thethe largest batting cage 6. facility creatingfun quality events, publications since More than 200 rail vehicles fromWord Mill Publishing, For more see1992 the Trees in Downtown Riverside. article on page in Southern California, amusement What To Do section on page 29. streetcars to modern diesel-electric W Snow Play area Magic Carpet • Makes the return to the top EASY! When it’s cold enough, we make our own snow! Children FREE! (2-6 years old, with an adult) Whether natural or man-made, you’ll have a fun-packed day on our spacious snowplay hill. Your Alpine Slide experience begins with a scenic chairlift ride above the beautiful Big Bear Lake. Then, with you controlling the speed, your toboggan plummets back down the mountain creating a thrill you’ll want to relive again and again! Parents Pay only if they play! Parents...sun on our spacious deck while the kids play! Year-round family fun with 300 clear days a year! Go Carts • Video Games • Delicious Snack Bar 2 hours from most Southern California cities; 3 hours from Las Vegas For information call (909) 866-4626 November, 2004 INLAND ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW 4 On Big Bear Blvd. • Big Bear Lake • 1/4 mile west of the village • Family Fun! www.alpineslidebigbear.com 4 November, 2008 Inland INLANDEntertainment ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW November, 2010 Review 27 Continued from page 25 out of this world Barbeque feast featuring the best of the East and West coasts and from the south. Three full courses with plenty of side dishes and dessert is $14.95 per person. Thursday nights Abbondanza Italian night, $14.95 per person. Features a family-style three course meal. Pechanga Resort & Casino (951) 693-1819. www.pechanga. com. 45000 Pala Road, Temecula. Box Office (951) 303-2507. San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino (909) 864-5050. www.sanmanuel. com. 5797 North Victoria Avenue, Highland. Soboba Casino Features 2,000 slots, 28 table games, live poker, live entertainment, non-smoking area and restaurants. (951) 665-1000 or (866) 4-SOBOBA. www.soboba.net. 23333 Soboba Road, San Jacinto. Tickets: 1-866-4-SOBOBA, ext. 183. Holiday Car Giveaway: Nov. 14 and 29, and Dec. 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15 and 17. See article on page 24. Spa Resort Casino (760) 323-5865. www.sparesortcasino.com. 401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs. Spotlight 29 Casino Located off I-10. 2,000 slot machines, a complete lineup of the most popular table games, 2,200 seat showroom, JEM Steakhouse, all-you-can-eat buffet at Czafé Capitata. 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. Show tickets available at www.spotlight29.com or call (800) 585-3737 or (760) 775-5566. Blue Bar: Live entertainment seven days a week. Don Felder “Evening at the Hotel California”: Nov. 20. Tickets: $30, $40, $50. See article on page 25. Neil Sedaka: Nov. 27, 8pm. See article on page 25. Black Crowes: Dec. 8. Tickets: $55, $65, $75. Ralphie May: Dec. 18. Tickets: $35, $45, $65. IER 28 The Phineas Festival celebrates Banning traditions with Christmas cheer Enjoy Free Entertainment and Tree Lighting Ceremony C ome to downtown Banning on Nov. 20 to celebrate the holidays at the Phineas Festival of Lights. Held annually to celebrate the founding of Banning by Phineas Banning, the 2010 festival promises to be bigger and better than ever. The Festival kicks off at 10am with two free movies at the Fox Theater, White Christmas (which was written in Banning by Irving Berlin) and Polar Express. Snow is predicted for the day, so be prepared to play Snowball Bingo and win a prize. Santa will be on board, riding the holiday fire engines and the horse and buggy. Other free, family entertainment includes Christmas caroling, art and crafts demonstrations, playing in the snow, performers from Sun Lakes, story book ballet, and performing artists from MSJC. The Festival concludes with the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6pm. The Phineas Festival is a production of local organizations and volunteers. For more information, contact the Alliance at (951) 922-4911, email [email protected] or go online to www.banningculturalalliance. org. The Alliance is located in the historic Woman’s Club Building at 175 W. Hayes Street in Banning. IER A ‘Christmas Carol’ in Banning T he Pass Area Performing Artists (PAPA) will perform Tony Palermo’s adaptation of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carole. Cast with local actors and directed by Carole Damgen, it will be performed at the Banning Woman’s club. The show runs Friday, Dec. 3 and 10 at 7:30pm, Saturday, Dec. 4 and 11 at 2pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 12 at 20m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Tickets are available through the box office at (951) 722-5522 I nland Empire Mensa Serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties www.iemensa.us November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review What To Do Event Guide Christmas Events NOTE: In addition to the events listed below, please see the Christmas events listed under the Theater and Arts section on pages 20-22. Canyon Crest Towne Centre 5225 Canyon Crest Dr. in Riverside. (951) 686-1222. www.cctownecentre.com. Outdoor events are weather permitting. Annual Christmas Celebration: Dec. 4, 11am-2pm. Holiday entertainment, clowns, crafts, and free digital photo of your child with Santa. Christmas on Euclid Handcrafted Arts and Crafts Fair Enjoy arts, crafts and a classic car show, with a Christmas theme. Dec. 4, 9am to 3pm. See article on page 9. Festival of Lights Christmas celebration in Downtown Riverside. Five weeks of holiday merriment with decorations and lights on The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Mission Inn Avenue and Get your event listed in the entertainment Review Inland The Inland Empire’s Guide to Fun “What To Do” Section If you have an upcoming event that you would like to see listed in these pages, please send the following information: • Name of the event • Date and time • City, location and address • A contact phone number • Name of the person submitting the event Send it in one of the following ways: email: [email protected] FAX: (951) 710-6453 mail: Inland Entertainment Review c/o Word Mill Publishing 5055 Canyon Crest Dr. Riverside, CA 92507 web: Go online to InlandReview.com and fill out our online submission form. Inland Entertainment Review reserves the right to publish or withhold any material sent. Materials mailed will not be returned. on City-owned buildings, outdoor ice skating rink, holiday-themed vendors, entertainment and Santa Claus. Begins with the Switch-On Ceremony on Nov. 26 at 6:15pm. See article on page 8. Festival of Trees Nov. 23-28 at the Riverside Convention Center, featuring more than 50 elaborately decorated Christmas trees. For more information, go online to www.rcrmcfoundation.org. See article on page 6. Forest of Hope A showcase for elegantly decorated trees to raise funds for the Inland Valley Chapter of Childhelp. Nov. 19, at 6:30pm, at the Fox Theater in Redlands. (909) 362-9429. www.childhelp.org. See article on page 14. Greenspot Farms A 28-acre Christmas tree farm located in Mentone. Enjoy hayrides, train rides, mazes, farm animals and more. Open 9am to 5pm every day. Located at 10133 Ward Way, just off Hay. 38. (909) 794-7653. www.greenspotfarms.com. Mountain Christmas Boutique Nov. 26-28 at the Big Bear Lake Convention Center, this unique holiday shopping experience features hand-made gifts and collectibles from more than 60 vendors. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors, with children 12 and under free. Hours are Fri. and Sat., 10am to 5pm, Sun. 10am to 3pm. For more information, call (909) 585-3000, or go online to www.bigbearevents.com. See page 4 for an admissions coupon. Palm springs Festival of Lights Parade Dec. 4, with celebrity Grand Marshal Michael Costello of Project Runway. Phineas Festival of Lights Downtown Banning on Nov. 20. See article on page 28. Rialto Holiday Parade Dec. 11, 10am, in downtown Rialto. For more information, call (909) 421-4949, (909) 877-9706, or go online to www.rialtorec.com. Riverside Holiday Events Events held in Riverside through the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. Events feature entertainment, games, crafts and refreshments. For more information, call (951) 826-2000. Eastside Breakfast with Santa: Bordwell Park (2008 Martin Luther King Blvd.), Dec. 4, 9am-noon. Holidaze Dance Review: La Sierra Park (5215 La Sierra Ave.), Dec. 10, 6:30-8:30pm. Santa’s Workshop & Brunch with Santa: Nichols Park (5505 Dewey Ave.), Dec. 18, 11am-2pm. Santa’s Workshop & Breakfast with Santa: Orange Terrace Park (20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy.), Dec. 11, 9am-noon. Breakfast with Santa: Reid Park (701 N. Orange St.), Dec. 18, 9am-noon. Feliz Navidad Social: Villegas Park (3091 Esperanza St.), Dec. 18, 1pm-5pm. The Wickerd Farm Christmas tree farm with 47 acres. Early tree reservations Nov. 20-21, 10am-5pm. Gift shops, picnic area, hayrides and family fun. 26852 Scott Rd., in Menifee. (951) 6723020. www.wickerdfarm.com. Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony: Dec. 3, 6pm. Santa’s Visit: Dec. 11-12, Noon to 4pm. Fairs, Festivals, Events All Aboard the Reading Railroad Nov. 7, at the San Bernardino County Museum. Free fun family event with activities, storytellers and more. California Welcome Center Ask for a regional recreation and relaxation passport. 1955 Hunts Lane, #102, in San Bernardino. (909) 891-1874. visitcwc.com or cwcinlandempire.com. Canyon Crest Towne Centre Shop, dine, relax and enjoy at the Towne Centre, located at 5225 Canyon Crest Dr. in Riverside. (951) 686-1222. www.cctownecentre.com. Outdoor events are weather permitting. Annual Christmas Celebration: Dec. 4, 11am-2pm. Holiday entertainment, clowns, crafts, and free digital photo of your child with Santa. Family Music: Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm, at the Food Court (near Extreme Pita and Cold Stone). Roving Music: Visiting restaurants on Friday evenings. Art show: Second Saturday of each month, 10am until 3pm. Car Show: Second Sunday of each month, 2pm until 5pm. College of the Desert Street Fair Open air shopping open every Saturday and Sunday at 7am. 340 vendors, arts and crafts, farmers’ market. 43-500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert. (760) 636-7958. www.codstreetfair.net. Grizzly Gun Show Dec. 4-5, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. At the Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs. (760) 325-6611, (760) 369-4867. www.grizzlygunshows.org. Idyllwild Nature Center 25225 Hwy. 243, 1/2 mile north of Idyllwild. (951) 659-3850. www.idyllwildnaturecenter.net. Open Tues.-Sun., 9am-4:30pm. Palm Springs Playboy Scramble Golf Tournament Nov. 12-13. Golf spaces are available, call (800) 827-2946 to make reservations. See article on page 12. The Pomona Harvest Festival At the LA County Fairgrounds (Fairplex), Dec. 3-5, bringing shopping, entertainment and holiday cheer. The largest indoor crafts show on the west coast. See article on page 10. Continued on page 30 November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review 29 What To Do Continued from page 29 Riverside Downtown Farmers Market Main Street in Riverside between 5th and 6th Streets, enjoy a wide variety of novelty and fresh food. Saturdays, 8am to 1pm. Riverside Origami Club For beginners and experienced, all those interested in the art of origami. Meet Nov. 13 at the Woodcrest Library in Riverside, 10:30am. (951) 697-3075. Riverside Plaza (951) 683-1066 x.113. shopriversideplaza.com. The Riverside Plaza is located in Riverside off of Central Ave. Live Music: Nov. 5-6, 12-13, 20, 26-27, 7-9pm. Holiday Parade: Nov. 19, 7-9pm. Santa, tree lighting, and Riverside Concert Band. so for makes its only Southern California stop in Riverside. General admission is $15, children and seniors are $12. Open from Noon to 8pm. For more information, call (951) 826-5273. Southwest Garden Railroad Show At The Fairplex in Pomona, Nov. 6-7, 9am to 4pm. Admission: Adults $10, kids 16 and under free. Parking: $9. www.swgrs.com Mountain Activities Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain Riders experience Olympic-like action as they negotiate sleds along a quarter-mile track with banked turns and long straightaways. Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is located on the boulevard in Big Bear Lake, 800 Wild Rose Lane. Call (909) 866-4626. See article on page 11. Museums Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens 9401 Oak Glen Rd., Cherry Valley. (951) 845-2626. www.edward-deanmuseum.org. Cabot’s Pueblo Museum In Desert Hot Springs. Museum collection includes Native American pottery and baskets, artifacts and other treasures. www. cabotsmuseum.org. (760) 329-7610. www.STARR-AL.com Since 1946, more than 60 years of success! Kindergarten through 8th Grade Fully Accredited By W.A.S.C. and W.C.E.A. • Experienced, Credentialed Staff • Catholic, Christian Atmosphere • In-Room Teacher’s Assistants • Secure & Nurturing Environment • Computer Lab • Before and After School Care 9136 Magnolia Ave., Riverside • (951) 689-1981 30 Planes of Fame Air museum The museum is open Sunday through Friday from 10am to 5pm, Saturday from 9am to 5pm. 7000 Merrill Ave., Chino. (909) 597-3722. www.planesoffame.org. F4U Corsair-70th Anniversary of a Legend: Living History Flying event, Nov. 6. Predator of the Pacific: Living History Flying Event on Dec. 4, 10am, about the Japanese Zero. See article on page 26. Riverside Metropolitan Museum 3800 Main Street, Riverside. Star Trek The Exhibition Where Science Meets Science Fiction: Through Feb. 28, 2011. The largest collection of authentic Star Trek artifacts and information November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review San BernardinoNovember County Museum 9 am At California Street exit from I-10 The in F Redlands. Open Tuesdays - Sundays, 1101 Wes 9am-5pm. General admission $8 Pomona (adult), $6 (military or senior), $5 (student), and $4 (child aged 5 to 12). Children under five and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free. www. sbcountymuseum.org, (909) 3072669 Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum Open Wednesday - Sunday 10am-5pm. The Museum features over 80 historical race cars from several venues. Racing memorabilia spanning the History of NHRA, specialty exhibits rotate throughout the year. Huge museum gift shop and so much more! (909) 622-2133. 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, Gate 1, LA County Fairplex. www.museum.nhra.com. Prolong Twilight Cruise Night: Hot rod heaven with 1970 and earlier rods, customs, classics and muscle cars fill the Museum parking lot. Held in the Fairplex parking lot from 4pm to 8pm. Nov. 3, Dec. 1. Axes & Axles: The Art of Building Cars and Guitars, Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Fender Telecaster: A new exhibition that acknowledges the synergy between guitars (axes) and cars (axles). On view through January 31, 2011. Theme parks CASTLE PARK Rides, games and miniature golf. 3500 Polk Ave., Riverside. (951) 785-3000. Wineries Galleano Winery Tasting room open daily, Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm, Sun., 10:30am-5pm. Tours on Sunday, 2-4pm. Gift shop is open weekends, Noon-5pm. Enjoy seasonal gifts, personalized wine labels and gift baskets made to order. 4231 Wineville Rd., Mira Loma. (951) 685-5376. www. galleanowinery.com R Help us create the world's largest holiday card Share your holiday photos at RiversideFestivalofLights.com EXPERIENCE THE JOY. Joe and Sarah Silver at the Festival of Lights Main Street Ice Rink RIVERSIDE, CA It’s magic on ice under the dazzling Festival of Lights at the Main Street Ice Rink. Just one of the many riches of Riverside during the holidays. Visit us online for a holiday schedule of events that the entire family can enjoy at RiversideFestivalofLights.com. November, 2010 Inland Entertainment Review 31 Craig Ferguson FRI., DEC. 3, 8PM STAR OF THE LATE LATE SHOW PLAY & STAY Starting at $129 (Per Night) n n 18-HOLE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE CLIVE CLARK DESIGNED n 250-ROOM HOTEL SIX RESTAURANTS n 2,000 OF THE HOTTEST SLOTS 40 TABLE GAMES n LIT - DANCE BAR 12TH FLOOR - WINE & JAZZ BAR OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH & DINNER 800.827.2946 $20 FREE PLAY $50 RESTAURANT CREDIT FOR ANY OF OUR RESTAURANTS AND LOUNGES www.FantasySpringsResort.com In the Palm Springs Valley n Only a Short Drive Away n CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR HOTEL SPECIALS, UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT, GAMING PROMOTIONS AND MORE! Hotel prices are per night plus resort fee. Blackout dates may apply. Ask for code PLAYNSTAY. 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