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Farm Artisan Foods in Redlands Beer Pairing Dinner Ft. Bootlegger’s Brewing Co.

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The 5 course dinner is paired with 5 different styles of beer. Farm Artisan Foods is located at 22 East State Street Redlands, CA 92373.

Fashion’s Night Out 2012- Victoria Gardens

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Known widely as “fashion’s biggest night,” Fashion’s Night Out is a global initiative created in 2009 which is designed to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, and put the fun back into shopping.

Fashion’s Night Out Riverside 2012

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Fashion’s Night Out Riverside 2012 will bring the second annual instlalment of this fashion-forward event in downtown Riverside on Thursday, September 8, 2012. Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) is a fashion and shopping extravaganza event that was first launched in New York three years ago and has since expanded to include: Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston, Milan, [...]

New Tourism Council Promotes Entertainment to the Inland Empire

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Nearly 300 professionals in the tourism and hospitality industries with interests in the Inland Empire met on August 9, 2012 at the invitation of the Inland Empire Tourism Council. The Inland Empire Tourism Board was formed in 1988 and gets stronger with each passing year. This summit was mc-ed by the hysterically funny, Fontana born [...]

Black Market Brewing Co. Third Year Anniversary Celebration

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To mark their third birthday, Black Market Brewing Co. will be doing giveaways every half hour on the hour on August 11th. They will be releasing their highly sought after Belgian Quad called Quadrophenia- which at 11% alcohol content, you will certainly have to have a designated driver that day! Vendors will be selling customized Black Market flavored bratwursts, and some of the best BBQ folks will be grilling on site. Unlike most brewery anniversary events, there will not be any cover charge. There will be live music, as well as door prizes, so make sure to come early on Saturday, August 11th before the shwag and beer run dry!

Discount Stores in the Inland Empire

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A fools and his (or her) money are soon parted, right? If you believe in stretching your dollar, you probably have your favorite discount shops already in mind. Here are my favorite discount stores in the Inland Empire!

Rosarito Ensanada Bike Ride 2012

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Ready to travel south of the border? With 10,000 riders, the largest bicycle rides in the west is exactly the excuse you’ve been looking for. This award-winning 50 mile bicycle ride will begin at Rosarito Beach along the Pacific Coast and inland through rural countryside from, ending on at the Ensenada waterfront with food, drinks and live music until sunset.

Moscow Festival Ballet’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ – California Theatre – San Bernardino – Feb. 18

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The award-winning Moscow Festival Ballet brings its production of “Romeo and Juliet” to the California Theatre of the Performing Arts on Feb. 18, 2012.

Palm Springs Modernism Week: February 16-26, 2012

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Celebrating its 12th year in Palm Springs, the popular Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale will have more than 75 premier dealers displaying a wide range of vintage 20th Century furniture and decorative arts during Modernism Week at the Palm Springs Convention Center, February 18-20, 2012.

Inland Empire Scrapbooking with Mothership Scrapbook Gal

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Scrapbook paper, albums, food, giveaways, chocolate and the Canyon Crest Country Club all add up to SCRAPBOOK SUNDAY! This event is created by one of Riverside’s most avid scrapbookers, Rina Gonzales, known on Facebook as the “Mothership Scrapbook Gal”.

An Evening with Wael Ghonim In Conversation with Reza Aslan

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Just one year after the anniversary of the Egyptian revolution, activist Wael Ghonim travels to Los Angeles from Cairo to speak at the ALOUD series to share his experience from the front line of revolution with renowned scholar and writer Reza Aslan.

Hanukkah in the Inland Empire

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If you are looking for a Hanukkah event in the Inland Empire, check out this listing of holiday themed comedy shows, massive Menorah lightings, and Hanukkah retreats!

Chuck Liddell at UFC Gym Corona

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UFC Gym is excited to host famed MMA fighter Chuck Liddell at their Corona location Friday, December 16th.

Sapphire Falls / Etiwanda Falls Hike – Rancho Cucamonga

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If you are looking for a beginner or intermediate level hike with beautiful views including the famous Etiwanda Falls or Sapphire Falls waterfalls, both located in Rancho Cucamonga, are a wonderful choice.

TEDxUCR – TED Comes to UC Riverside

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TEDxUCR, “The Everyday Extraordinary,” comes to UC Riverside on December 3, 2011, from 9am-1pm. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, is open to the public.

An Evening With Joan Didion

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A literary icon for Los Angeles and a cultural visionary for the rest of America, the acclaimed author of The White Album, The Year of Magical Thinking, and most recently, Blue Nights, discusses her current work and life in Los Angeles in the 60s.

Iris – Cirque du Soleil – Review / Tickets

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Cirque du Soleil presents IRIS, a new major, resident production created exclusively for the Kodak Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center begining September 25, 2011.

Skate America 2011 – Photo Review

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U.S. Figure Skating has announced the selection of Ontario, Calif., as the host city for 2011 Skate America from October 20 to 23. The international event at Citizens Business Bank Arena will be one of six stops in the International Skating Union (ISU) 2011 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.

Prominent UCR Authors Discuss Jewish Identity in Contemporary Literature at UCR Palm Desert

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On Wednesday, November 2, 2011, a panel of five award winning authors will discuss the hallmarks of Jewish identity in their writing, as well as the historical and contemporary role of the writer in Jewish literature. This special evening will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by brief readings from each author and a lively panel discussion and Q&A, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

David Leapman – Culver Center Riverside – Journeys to Recover Your Future

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Riverside local artist David Leapman will exhibit an 8 x 28 foot, sitespecific, four panel phosphorescent and fluorescent painting at the Culver Center from Oct 29 to Dec 10, 2011.

TIESTO @ Home Depot Center – Los Angeles

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Tiesto’s massive three week music tour in the United States, culminated on October 8, 2011 in Los Angeles at the 26,000 seat Home Depot Center, which was billed as the largest DJ event in American history! Pictures and photos are now online!

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services in the Inland Empire – 2011

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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are considered to be the most important and serious holidays in the Jewish religion. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year; Jews use this time to reflect on the year that passed and consider the year ahead of them.

UFC Gym – Corona – Sep. 17 Free Gym Classes!

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The new UFC Gym is opening its doors to a FREE community appreciation day on Saturday, Sep. 17! If you haven’t yet checked out this gym, it’s a great new experience with MMA Krav Maga, ultimate fighting training, fitness courses, zumba classes, kids’ group lessons, and TONS of workout equipment.

THE TASTE: Los Angeles Times and Food & Wine – Review/Photos

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The Los Angeles Times and Food & Wine’s The Taste embodied a foodie’s dream four days. The culinary arts festival covered a wide range of cuisines, spanning from fine desserts and gourmet food, to deliciously creative street food. Carefully selected panels of food critics, chefs, and restauranteurs debated and discussed the nature of a Los Angeles cuisine, as well as provided numerous exciting cooking demonstrations.

Ilo Hair Salon- Riverside

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I just discovered Ilo Hair, located a couple blocks away from the Riverside Central Plaza, and now definitely consider it to be one of the best salons in the Inland Empire. Over the past two years I have been to countless hair stylists all over the I.E., but none had the same hair know-how, artistic [...]

Downtown Riverside Celebrates Fashion’s Night Out

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Partnering with fashion bible Vogue Magazine, for the first time ever, us fashion lovers in the Inland Empire will now have a night completely dedicated to high fashion.

Day Spas in the Inland Empire

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If you’re a female in the I.E. (or a very well manicured guy), you probably love treating yourself on occasion to a day at the spa! Whether it be a deep tissue massage, a signature Inland Empire two-toned hairstyle, or simply a mani-pedi that you’re looking for, we have compiled a list of awesome day spas throughout our Empire for you!

Embody: Pole Dancing for Fitness – Corona

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Pole dancing for fitness has been all the rage in Los Angeles in recent years, and it is finally finding its footing here in the Inland Empire, with Embody in Corona leading the way as the most popular studio in the region.

Anam Cara, a Place for Yoga- Riverside

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A brand new yoga studio has just opened in Riverside! Anam Cara, a Place for Yoga, is located in the heart of downtown Riverside, within a charming colorful studio in the Life Arts Center Riverside.

Claremont Village

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Claremont, rated by Money Magazine’s as the #5 best place to live, is known for its top notch universities, though The Claremont Village is the the heart of the city, with entertainment, shopping, restaurants and more.