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  • KUCR 88.3fm Announces Comedy Apocalypse 8 Lineup for May 22 show at UCR Barn

    Comedy Apocalypse 8 will be held on May 22 at the UC Riverside Barn.

    KUCR 88.3 fm and The Barn at UC Riverside present Comedy Apocalypse 8 on Wednesday, May 22. Headlining the show is Rory Scovel, who has become a favorite in the festival circuit, performing at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, Vancouver Comedy Festival, Seattle Comedy Competition, Del Close Improv Marathon, Bumbershoot Festival, Sasquatch Music [...]

    Raincross Chorale to Perform Rutter “Magnificat” in Riverside on Sunday, June 2

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    RIVERSIDE – The Raincross Chorale will present something from the more modern choral tradition this Spring, performing the “Magnificat” by British composer John Rutter at a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 2 at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 4495 Magnolia Ave. Tickets are $15. The 45-voice group will be accompanied by orchestra. Founded to deliver fine [...]

    Celebrate your Kid’s Party on a Budget At Flappers Two Milk Minimum Family Friendly Comedy Show

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    Los Angeles, CA – Searching for a funny, entertaining, and budget-friendly way to celebrate your child’s birthday?  Look no further than Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant in CLAREMONT, where nationally-renowned children’s entertainers perform in the one-of-a-kind “Two Milk Minimum” Family-Friendly Comedy Show every Saturday at 4:30pm, tickets only $10.  This is a high-entertainment, low cost [...]

    KUCR 88.3fm Comedy Apocalypse to feature Jimmy Dore’s “Left, Right and Ridiculous!”

    UCR's Comedy Apocalypse 7 is scheduled for Feb. 27, 2013.

    Riverside, CA — KUCR 88.3fm’s long-running Comedy Apocalypse series returns to the Barn on Wednesday February 27th at 8pm when award-winning comedian Jimmy Dore presents a night of his brand of uproarious ultra-hip, ultra-smart comedy in a hilarious new 2013 edition of the acclaimed stage and club show “Left, Right & Ridiculous!.”  In this show, Dore’s spot-on humor takes apart today’s [...]

    2013 Dickens Festival in Downtown Riverside Feb 2nd-3rd

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    Taking place this weekend, the Dickens Festival returns to Downtown Riverside. Celebrating the 20th anniversary, this event is filled with all sorts of festivities for the Victorian Literature geek in all of us! It will also feature character portrayals of many prominent Victorian figures, Mark Twain, poet Edgar Allan Poe, Queen Victoria herself, and of [...]

    Riverside’s Raincross Chorale Sings Evensong on Feb. 2

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    Just as the sun sets on Saturday, Feb. 2, The Raincross Chorale will offer an Evensong service inside the First Congregational Church, located at 3755 Lemon Street — across from the Mission Inn. The concert begins at 5:30 p.m and is one of many events for the 2013 Dickens Festival, with other demonstrations, diversions, shows, [...]

    Exodus Festival Las Vegas

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    **Updated article March 19, 2013** Afrojack has been announced as the headliner for Exodus Festival Las Vegas 2013! With him along with Calvin Harris playing the tunes at this year’s event, Vegas is sure to be the place to be during Summer 2013. Now, as long as you get your tickets in time you’re good. [...]

    Undefined Art: A Mobile Gallery Event – Sat. Jan 19

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    Undefined Art: A Mobile Gallery Event is an outdoor art exhibition full of local area artists displaying their work. There will be live painters and live music. Visitors will be able to view and purchase pieces of art created by local (Inland Empire) artists. The event is Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 from 11 a.m. to [...]

    Blackalicious @ UCR, Yost Theater Santa Ana

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    Anyone who’s been to a hip hop show knows how fun they can be, but seeing Blackalicious live is an experience everyone should have before they die. Consisting of Gift of Gab on the microphone and Chief Xcel behind the ones and twos, Blackalicious are one of hip hop’s most lyrically flexible and beat twisting [...]

    Musink 2013

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    It’s that time of year again folks! Musink 2013 is now been announced and is looking to be an amazing weekend. If you’ve seen our coverage of last years Musink then you know this year is going to be an awesome experience. Southern California’s premiere tattoo and music festival, MusInk 2013, will kick off it’s 6th annual [...]

    Inland Empire Reggae Festival 2013

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    The dreadlocks will be out in full force when the Inland Empire Reggae Festival hits San Bernardino in May 2013. It’s the 3rd annual Inland Empire Reggae Festival and it’ll take place on May 11, 2013 at the National Orange Show Events Center. Event organizers recently announced the ticket sale launch date of January 15. [...]

    Disney On Ice presents “Dare to Dream” in Ontario

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    Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream is bringing Disney’s newest princess stories and most beloved fairytales to the ice in a sensational live production coming to the Citizens Business Bank Arena, December 26 through December 30th. Get ready to let the good times roll when Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy follow three [...]

    Trans-Siberian Orchestra @ Citizens Business Bank Arena

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    Beginning November 15th, Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is teaming up with Hallmark Channel to present the live debut of the band’s multi-platinum rock opera, “The Lost Christmas Eve” for over 100 shows in 65 cities across North America. A modern classic that can stand side by side with a Charles Dickens tale, “The Lost Christmas Eve” is the newest [...]

    Palm Springs Pride Fest 2012- Review

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    Pride Fest took place the weekend of November 3rd and went on until that Sunday evening. I had the pleasure of attending the festival on Sunday and had a blast! Word on the street is that Saturday’s festival was filled with wildly good fun. The festival ended around 6pm before turning into a full-fledged block [...]

    2012 Palm Springs Pride Celebration November 3rd-4th

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    The 2012 Palm Springs Pride Festival is now underway. This is the 26th year that Palm Springs Pride has thrown this event. This weekend, you can partake in various outdoor festivities to show your support for the LGBT Community. Expect to see performances from many great artists in addition to the many great booths there are [...]

    Bring Music And Join in the Messiah Singalong Dec. 8

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    RIVERSIDE — If belting out Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” is part of your holiday tradition, there is a new event on the calendar that might be of interest. A Messiah Singalong, with orchestra, is free and open to the community at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at La Sierra University Church, 4937 Sierra Vista Ave. The choir on [...]

    Dec. 2 Offers an Alternative Spot to Shop

    The 2012 Alternative Gift Fair is set for 12 noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2

    Set your sights on some holiday gift shopping at the Alternative Gift Fair from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 at the First United Methodist Church of Riverside, 4845 Brockton Ave. This is your place for handmade gifts and non-profit causes, live music, and homemade soup. This fair has been a tradition in Riverside [...]

    President of Production for Sony Pictures Animation will speak at UC Riverside on Nov. 7

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    Michelle Raimo Kouyate, president of production for Sony Pictures Animation, will speak at the University of California, Riverside on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. in Highlander Union Building 302N. The event is free and open to the public. Parking is $5 for non-permit holders. RSVP online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SY9XNGN Kouyate will discuss her early foray [...]

    Inland Empire woman, April Yang, wins Project Style Competition

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    One of our very own Inland Empire residents has one the national Project Style competition. April Yang one out of over 600 contestants based on her sense of style, fashion, and overall presence. This is an amazing thing to happen to anyone and we’re beyond proud that this young woman comes from the Inland Empire! [...]

    Craft Ladies Present Craft for the Cure

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    It might be a bit of a trek – but it will be well worth it to spend a fun night in Hollywood with the Craft Ladies.  The “Craft Ladies” comedy web series is harnessing the power of crafting to fight breast cancer with their event Craft For The Cure on October 23 from 7 [...]

    Chalk Art Festival in Pomona

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    Its that time again to get creative on your hands and knees as the annual Chalk Art Festival returns to Downtown Pomona.  The festival features colorful chalk-ful-of-art by children, families and professional artists. Since the event first began back in 2007 has drawn people from all walks of life to enjoy this colorful event. The [...]

    Dia De Los Muertos at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

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    If your a fan of Dia de Los Muertos art and tradition then you wont want to miss the 13th Annual Dia de Los Muertos at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. The annual celebration features 100+ alters, hundreds of Aztec Ritual dancers, art, food and a performance from Grammy Award Winning and home town natives Ozomatli. The event [...]

    READY. SET. FASHION! ONTARIO MILLS’ CELEBRATING WOMEN RUNWAY EVENT HOSTED BY GIULIANA RANCIC

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    Television personality and entertainment journalist Giuliana Rancic will return as the celebrity guest host of Ontario Mills’ second Celebrating Women Runway Event sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Ontario at 7 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 17, 2012.  As the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in California, Ontario Mills will showcase the season’s hottest fashions from [...]

    Scrapbook Expo at the Ontario Convention Center

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    Calling all passionate crafters in the Inland Empire!!!  Scrapbook Expo will be at the Ontario Convention Center this weekend Oct. 12 & 13, 2012.  Anyone with a passion for scrapbooking and other paper crafts or who has an interest in learning more about crafting will find something to do at Scrapbook Expo.  This is a [...]

    Empire Tattoo Studios Dia De Los Muertos Art Show

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    If you’re a fan of both tattoo’s and art then you’re going to love what’s happening over at Empire Tattoo Studios. They are going to be hosting a Dia De Los Muertos art show a few days after Halloween. The art show is going to a great blend of everything that you love about tattoos [...]

    Knotts Camp Spooky “Snoopy’s Costume Party” Review 2012

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    Ghouls, goblins, princesses, and super heroes invaded Knotts Berry Farm, October 6th , for the opening of “Camp Spooky.” This annual event caters to children 3- 11 years of age, and offers many special Halloween-themed activities in addition to their regular rides and games. When you arrive your kids will be given a bag and [...]

    Treats in Store During Raincross Chorale “Conductor’s Choice” Oct. 28

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             From gospel to Broadway to original composition, Raincross Chorale director Steve Kester  has created an eclectic mix for the fall concert set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Calvary Presbyterian Church, 4495 Magnolia Ave., Riverside. He calls it “Conductor’s Choice.” Tickets are $15 and discounts are available for 10 or [...]

    Paranoia Haunted Attraction in Santa Monica Review 2012

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    If you’re looking for a spooky Halloween date night, but can’t afford some of the pricier options (or you’re just looking for something different) then it’s time to check out Santa Monica’s brand new haunted attraction “Paranoia”. “Paranoia” consists of 3 mazes, that take over 50,000 square feet of space, on the 3rd floor of [...]

    Long Night of Arts and Innovation – Riverside – Oct 4, 2012

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    Downtown Riverside will transform into an interactive stage to entertain, educate and amaze participants about the scientific and artistic accomplishments achieved in our region on October 4, 2012.

    Paranoia Haunted Attraction in Santa Monica (3rd Street Promenade)

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    Ever feel a bit of “Paranoia” on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica? The occasional chills, the hair standing up on the back of your neck…it could be one of Hollywoods rich and famous! One who’s been dead 80 years.  Things were low during the Great Depression, but murder was at an all-time high, [...]