GC July 27th, 2017

 Exhibits, Theatre & Seminars, Workshops:

Tuesdays, August 1, 8, 15 & Saturdays, July 29, August 5, 12, and 19 – the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival presents Children’s Music Festival Workshops on Tuesdays and Saturdays during the Bowl season for children ages 4 – 12. All workshops are free and an adult must accompany children. The workshops are from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. on Saturdays at the Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave., and from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the Mission Gables Bowl House, 168 S. Eureka. Children will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from professional artists, many of who perform at the Bowl. No reservations or registration needed, it’s on a first-come, first-served basis.

Now to August 19 – the Redlands Theatre Festival presents live theatre under the stars at Prospect Park. The 45th season features five plays: The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Three Cuckolds, Quilters, and Bullshot Crummond. Performances start at 8:15 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic to enjoy on the theatre lawn before performances as well as blankets and lawn chairs. On selected nights there are food catering available as well as free beer and wine tasting from 7:00 p.m. There is street parking at 1170 Cajon Street with free tram rides from Cajon to the theatre. For tickets and general information visit: www.RTFseason.com or call 909.792.0562

 Now – January 7, 2018 – the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts presents New Native: Toward New Mythologies at the Jacobs Education Gallery Center featuring more than 50 works by eleven indigenous artists. According to curator and artist Tony Abeyta (Navajo), “We are exploring ways that traditional forms and practices, iconography and ancestral mythologies influence the expression of contemporary Native artists’ modernity, technology and social priorities.” Featured artists (and tribal affiliations) include: Christi Belcourt (Metis), Gerald Clarke, Jr. (Cahuilla), Craig George (Navajo – Dine), Steven Paul Judd (Kiowa/Choctaw), Monty Little (Dine), Cannupa Hanska Luger (Arikara/Hidatsa/Mandan/Lakota), Kent Monkman (Cree), Cara Romero (Chemehuevi), Diego Romero (Cochiti Pueblo), and Preston Singletary (Tlingit). Admission is free. For information and gallery hours call: 909.980.0412 or visit: malooffoundation.org

Tuesday, August 1 – the Redlands Community Center is offering a free Day-Long Musical Theatre Workshop for youth 6 to 17 years of age who are interested in theatre and dance from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The workshop features the music, script and dance from “The Little Mermaid”. The Center is located at 111 W. Lugonia Ave., Redlands. For information call: 909.798.7572

Save the Date:

Friday, July 28 – the San Bernardino Parks and Recreation Department presents Movies in the Park featuring “Moana” at Delmann Heights Park, 2969 N. Flores Street. Movie begins at dusk but families may enjoy arts/crafts activities prior to the movie. Movie goers are welcome to bring picnic baskets/coolers, blankets and lawn chairs. No alcohol, umbrellas, pets or glass allowed. For information call: Matt Douglas 909.880.1362

Friday, July 28 – Colton Community Services presents Movies in the Park featuring “Lilo & Stitch” at Cesar Chavez Park, 600 Colton Ave. This free community event features food vendors, arts and crafts activities, and fun zone with movie presentation around 8:15 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For information call: 909.370.6153.

Saturday, July 29 – United Nations of Consciousness presents Steam Fair: Back to School Extravaganza from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Anne Shirrells community Center, 1367 N. California Street, San Bernardino. There will be free backpacks, school supplies, hygiene products and more for families and youth 5 – 17 years old. This a free fun-filled event. For information call: 909.575.8862 or email: info@unclife.org or visit: www.unclife.org

Saturday, July 29 – Back to School Supplies Drive hosted by Marcos Moreno will take place at Perris Hill Park, 1135 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please bring new or unused school supplies to donate to the less fortunate. Supplies can include pens, books, pencils, crayons, rulers, paper, notebooks, calculators, back packs, etc. Entertainment provided by DJ Boogie.

Sunday, July 30 – the City of Yucaipa presents Sunday at the Park Concerts at Yucaipa Community Park, 34900 Oak Glen Road at 6:30 p.m. This concert features Strange Days /The Doors Tribute. Food vendors and children activities are available. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and dress according to the theme of the concert. For information call: 909.790.7460.

Sunday, July 30 – the City of Colton Community Services presents Concerts in the Park featuring Latin Flair: Hermosillo Mexico at Fleming Park, 525 N. La Cadena Drive at 6:30 p.m. Activities start at 5:30 p.m. with DJ Services by Carlos Alba Jr. Craft vendors, food and Kid Zone will be available. Concert goers are welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For information call: 909.370.6153.

Tuesday, August 1 – the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival presents Redlands Symphony Orchestra: The Brandenburg Concertos at the Bowl, 25 Grant Street at 8:00 p.m. This concert celebrates the Bach works of the Baroque era. This program will showcase the Redlands Symphony Orchestra under the baton of newly appointed music director, Ransom Wilson, and features solos by members of the orchestra. There will be a community chorus from 7:15 to 7:35 led by Ken Tuttle. There is no admission charge, and seating is first-come, first-served. For information on this performance and the whole season call: 909.793.7316 or visit: redlandsbowl.org .

Friday, August 4 – the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival presents Mystic India: A Bollywood Spectacular at the Bowl, 25 Grant Street at 8:00 p.m. This internationally acclaimed Bollywood dance spectacular features renowned musicians, brilliant dancers, and opulent costumes. The presentation showcases a team of diverse trained dancers that combine authentic Indian and modern techniques bringing the streets of Mumbai and New York into perfect harmony. There is no admission charge, and seating is first-come, first-served. For information on this performance and the season call: 909.793.7316 or visit: redlandsbowl.org.

Saturday, August 5 – the 11th Annual Backpack Giveaway will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. At 214 N. Palm Ave., Rialto. This event is for children ages 5 – 18 is on a first-come, first-served basis. Child must be present.

 Sunday, August 6 – the City of Yucaipa presents Sunday at the Park Concerts at Yucaipa Community Park, 34900 Oak Glen Road at 6:30 p.m. This concert features The Smoking Cobras /Retro Hits. Food vendors and children activities are available. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and to dress in accordance to the theme of the concert. For information call: 909.790.7460.

Sunday, August 8 – the City of Colton Community Services presents Concert in the Park featuring Suave: Healthy Colton Night at Fleming Park, 525 N. La Cadena Drive at 6:30 p.m. Activities start at 5:30 with DJ Services by Carlos Alba Jr. Craft vendors, food and Kid Zone available. Concert goers are welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For information call: 909.370.6153.

Tuesday, August 8 – the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival presents Riders In The Sky at the Bowl, 25 Grant Street at 8:00 p.m. This classic cowboy Grammy award-winning quartet has kept the flame passed on the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the Cowboy Music genre. While remaining true to Western music they have added their own legendary wacky humor and Western wit encouraging folks to live life “The Cowboy Way.” There is no admission charge, and seating is first-come, first-served. For information on this performance and the season call: 909.793.7316 or visit: redlandsbowl.org

Wednesday, August 9 – the Western Region Little League will hold its 22nd Annual Western

Region Golf Tournament at the San Bernardino Golf Club located at 1494 S. Waterman Ave., San Bernardino. Entry fee includes: green fees, cart, hat, logo balls, BBQ Buffet, prizes and 4 mulligans. Shotgun Start is at 7:00 a.m. For player and sponsorship information call: Denny Curran – 714.744.658; Bob Toigo – 425.868.4933; Guillermo Guerrero – 909.875.8469; Barbara Sky – 951.202.6149; or West Region Headquarters – 909.887.6444.

Favorite Quote:

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader”

-John Quincy Adams