About Us

Aaron is President of the Pick Group of Young Professionals in Riverside, a member of Corona Rotary Club, and an advocate of investment in transportation infrastructure in Riverside County. He is very involved in civic life in the Inland Empire.

I am from Los Angeles and have traveled extensively throughout the world and the United States. Now I work in the not-for-profit sector in the Inland Empire and Palm Desert areas.

Alissa is a professional educator in Redlands.

A Riverside native, Amanda attended college in San Diego and law school in the Mid-West. She works as an attorney in San Bernardino and is active in numerous professional organizations.

I am a stay at home mother of one amazing (and energetic!) two year old girl. My family and I love exploring new parks and attending as many fairs and festivals as we can fit into our schedule. I would love to know of anything in your area you want me to check out! ashleyricci80@gmail.com

Southern California lawyer who loves to find new things to do in the Inland Empire.

Chris Kern is America’s Uncommon Wine Expert and owner of the Inland Empire’s newest and most unique wine shopChris Kern’s Forgotten Grapes. Chris Kern’s Forgotten Grapes features a wine tasting bar with new wines opened every Thursday; wine classes every Wednesday night; annual wine tours to France, California’s Central Coast, Oregon, and other exciting destinations; thr AdVINturer’s wine club; and much, much more. Drink. Something. Different. Chris Kern’s Forgotten Grapes: uncommon wines for uncommon people.

Young author on the prowl for excitment in the Inland Empire, Chris is currently going to school for writing and shopping around his first novel, and also blogs at http://thishorobilcreep.blogspot.com/

Pomona native and professional Disneyland fan, sports chick, and travel enthusiast. Claudia is keeping an eye out for fun stuff in the western end of the Inland Empire, so don’t forget to follow her on twitter @ClaudiaAmezcua_ or visit her at www.claudiaamezcua.com

Active in politics in Riverside County for many years, Darin works in Palm Desert as communications director to Supervisor John J. Benoit and enjoys running and family adventures with his five younger siblings. He may be reached at darin@jbenoit.com.

David Szwarcsztejn is an Orange County attorney specializing in employment litigation. He can be reached at david dot szwarcsztejn at gmail dot com.

A resident of San Bernardino, Develon enjoys traveling and discovering hidden gems, restaurants, museums, festivals, etc.. His interest include Avation and history, he’s an Airshow junkie and a gadget guy. Follow him as he shares his latest discoveries in the Inland Empire

As a native of Riverside with an avid interest in local history, Glenn Edward Freeman is the author of “Riverside — Then & Now,” a photo history book comparing and contrasting the same building, street or location several decades apart. He’s also the webmaster for RaincrossSquare.com, an informal website with an emphasis on local history for Riverside, California.

John is an I.E. native and fan of bringing more youth culture to the region.

John Faheem was born in the beach cities of Southern California but has traveled across the globe calling Australia and New Zealand his #1 destination spot. He holds a passion for Arts and Entertainment and continues to share his passion through reviews, posts and photos. John can be reached at jfahe001@gmail.com

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Kris is a public relations, communications and political consultant for various political campaigns, law firms, businesses and non-profit organizations in Southern California. He is based in Riverside, CA and can be reached at www.krisdaams.com.

Riverside is a happening place and a university town. I’m interested in all kinds of things related to art and music.

Lael was raised in the Inland Empire and graduated from UCR with a degree in Linguistics. Instead of studying off in some remote village in Africa, she decided to stay local, work in Downtown Riverside, and explore the many activities, shops, and restaurants this city has to offer.

I was born and raised in Southern California. Over the course of the years, I developed a passion for photography and blogging which have shaped my life in many positive ways.

A native of Cleveland, Matt found his way to Southern California by way of Cornell and Washington University in St. Louis. When he’s not practicing law, you’ll find him listening to rock music or reminiscing about his past experiences at concerts throughout the country.

Michael J. Elderman is a commercial and fine art photographer in Riverside.

A native of the Inland Empire, Nate attended UCR and remains active in inland politics. He enjoys sports and music.

Besides being a writer for Things to do Inland Empire dot com, Rina Gonzales is a scrapbooking fanatic with a passion for appreciating excellent photography and capturing life’s moments on film. Rina’s day job is quite serious – she is a lawyer! She began a “scrapbook for hire” service to her busy professional moms with scrapbook projects such as baby, travel and family albums. She chronicles her many scrapbook projects on her blog entitled “The Mothership Scrapbook Gal”. Rina lives in Riverside, California.

Born and raised on the western edge of the Inland Empire, Scott lives and works in Riverside as a private practice attorney, attends concerts, enjoys good food and makes feeble attempts at comedy. He may be reached at scott@thingstodoinlandempire.com.

The Franci are John and Trenquilla Francis. We enjoy both traveling and food. Our blog can be found at thefranci.com..

Things To Do is the premier online resource for events, concerts, restaurants, bars and more for people in the Inland Empire and Southern California. Email us at thingstodo@thingstodoinlandempire.com.