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Warped Tour 2012 – Pomona / Irvine

Warped Tour 2012

Warped Tour 2012 is just around the corner on Friday, June 22 in Pomona at the Fairplex, with a stop in Irvine on Thursday, June 21 at Hidden Valley Park.

LA Beer Fest 2012

LA Beer Fest 2012

The LA Beer Fest comes to Paramount Pictures in Hollywood on Saturday, April 7, 2012, with beer from all over the world, live music, food trucks and a day of fun with young folks from throughout Southern California. The event will have two sessions. One will be from noon to 3 p.m., with the more [...]

IE Chocolate Festival 2012 – Ontario

IE Chocolate Festival 2012

The Inland Empire Chocolate Festival will feature everything chocolate, including wine tasting and shopping on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 11 am to 6 pm at the Hilton Ontario Airport Hotel.

Riverside Food Truck Festival 2012

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Riverside Food Truck Fest 2012 is heading to downtown Riverside on Sunday, June 10, 2012!

Farmers Markets in the Inland Empire

Farmers Market

The Inland Empire is closer to the farmers than LA, OC and SD, which means farmers markets throughout the inland empire. We’ve got a full list of the best farmers markets in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Riverside Jewish Film Festival- Sunday Feb. 19, 2012

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The 4th annual Riverside Jewish Film Festival will be held Sunday, February 19 at University Village at the recently renamed Regency Theatres.

The festival includes three feature films.

At 1 p.m. is Israel’s “Human Resources Manager,” a winner of five Israel Academy Awards including best picture.

At 3:30 p.m. is Argentina’s “Anita”, which was a centerpiece of the 2010 San Francisco Jewish Film Festival and has won 11 awards.

At 7 p.m., Canada’s “Fugitive Pieces” will be screened.

Best Wedding Venues in the Inland Empire

Wedding Venue Inland Empire

Finding a wedding reception and banquet hall in the Inland Empire is no easy task! There are many wedding venues to choose from, whether you want a simple wedding ceremony in a wedding chapel or want the best wedding from among the top sites in the region.

Diamonds, Engagement Rings & Jewelry Stores in the Inland Empire

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Looking for the right Valentine’s Day gift, a diamond engagement ring or just some jewelry for yourself? The Inland Empire has many of the best jewelry stores with a wide selection just as you might find in Orange County or Los Angeles, but a lot closer. Check out our list of some of the most popular spots.

Warrior Dash – SoCal 2012

Warrior Dash Fire

The Warrior Dash 2012 is coming to “SoCal” AKA Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium on Saturday, March 31, 2012 as contestants run, club, jump, leap over fire, climb up cargo nets and more to become the ultimate warrior, oh, and enjoy a beer and rock music.

Wild Rocket – Redlands

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Imagine a gastropub inspired by one of Redland’s most famous bars? Imagine no more! Wild Rocket in Redlands is the Inland Empire’s newest gastropub, providing an amazing addition to the region’s growing number of bars and restaurants for young (and “life experienced”) adults.

Wine Festival & Chocolate Decadence 2012 @ Pechanga

Pechanga Chocolate and Wine Festival

In addition to once again offering nearly one hundred of the best California and international wines available to taste, Pechanga is adding rock ‘n’ roll to their annual chocolate & wine festival with members of rock royalty from the Stray Cats, Warrant and Ratt hitting the stage to perform acoustic sets on March 2nd and 3rd, 2012.

Heat 2012 @ UCR

Heat 2012 UCR Lineup Poster

Heat Music Festival 2012 is coming to UC Riverside on March 3 with a lineup featuring The Airborne Toxic Event, Mac Miller, Major Lazer, Chiddy Bang, Iration, Karmin, Fei-Fei and Secret Panda Society!

OC Beer Festival 2012

OC Beer Fest 2012 Poster

Drink Eat Play, Southern California’s premier beer festival organizer, has announced OC Beer Festival 2012 just over the hill from Corona at Oak Canyon Park next to Irvine Lake on Saturday, May 5, 2012 – Cinco de Mayo!

Inland Empire 66ers Promotion Schedule 2012

Inland Empire 66ers - Promotional Snuggie

Want that Inland Empire 66ers Bobble Head or blanket (don’t call it a snuggie!)? We’ve got the info on the 2012 promotions!

Mazz Bar & Grill – Riverside

Mazz Rib Eye Steak served with red wine mushroom sauce

Mazz Bar & Grill is Riverside’s newest upscale comfort food restaurant across the street from CPK and adjacent to the Regal Cinemas at the Riverside Plaza. We dropped by to check out the food, decor and chat with the owner to give you the lowdown on what we suspect will become a popular Riverside eatery.

Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday 2012 in the Inland Empire

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Wondering where to go on Fat Tuesday and all week long to celebrate Mardi Gras right here in the Inland Empire and Southern California? Throw on some beads and head over to these parties!

Five Finger Death Punch at Fox Pomona

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X1039 will present Five Finger Death Punch (5FDP) with Soulfly and Windowpane on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Fox Theater Pomona.

Harlem Globetrotters – Citizens Business Bank Arena Feb. 20, 2012

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Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 86th consecutive year in 2012 with a game at Ontario’s Citizens Business Bank Arena on February 20, 2012 – Presidents’ Day! The Globetrotters will be continuing a world famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that continues to thrill fans of all ages.

Richard Simmons @ UCR – Feb. 9, 2012 – Photo Review

Richard Simmons

The one and only Richard Simmons will bring his exuberance and love of fitness to UCR on Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 5–7:30 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center for a free fitness class!

Inland Empire Reggae Festival 2012

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Think the IE ain’t hip? Think again! Reggae is coming the Inland Empire on May 12, 2012 at the NOS Fairgrounds in San Bernardino!

Saint Patrick’s Day 2012 in the Inland Empire

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Want to know where the best St. Patrick’s Day parties in the Inland Empire are at? We’ve got your list in 2012!

Valentine’s Day in the Inland Empire

Valentines Day

Looking for the best Valentines Day date ideas that will surprise your special someone? As St. Valentine once said “Surprising your girl with Coachella tickets is always chill, but if Wahoo’s is all you can afford, she will love you for who you are. If not, tell her to take a hike.” OK, that last part wasn’t so romantic, but you get the idea!

Roller Skating Rinks & Roller Derby Leagues in the Inland Empire

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Wondering what the whole roller derby thing is all about or just want a day of fun at the roller rinks in the Inland Empire? These rinks are where you’ll find some I.E. fun, whether you want roller skating or inline skating, also known as Rollerblading.

Annual Scottish Festival & Games – Queen Mary Long Beach 2012

Scottish Festival Queen Mary

With bagpipe bands, Scottish clans, Highland dancing, athletic games, sheepherding, evening concerts and much more, the Queen Mary will celebrate its heritage during the 19th annual Scottish Festival & Games on Feb. 18 and 19in Long Beach.

The Yum Festival – Food Trucks @ Ontario Mills – June 23, 2012

Yum Festival

The Yum Festival promises a packed house of food trucks at the Ontario Mills on March 25, 2012.

Upland Food Truck Frenzy – Cable Airport 2012

Upland High Food Fest

UPDATE: The September 22, 2012 Food Truck Frenzy is here! ANOTHER ARTICLE THAT YOU SAW HERE FIRST! Love food trucks and live in the western Inland Empire? The Upland Highland Regiment Band Boosters invite you to “The I.E.’s ultimate foodie event” on Saturday, February 18, 2012. The event is from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. [...]

“Lt. Dan” Band Comes to Temecula

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Actor Gary Sinise –who once played the character of “Lt. Dan” who lost both of his legs in battle in Forrest Gump- will perform with Sinise, and his “Lt. Dan Band” in a concert at the Temecula Town Square City Plaza.

Ontario Warriors – Professional Indoor Football comes to Citizens Business Bank Arena

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While LA figures out what it wants to do with football, the Inland Empire is wasting no time with the Ontario Warriors professional indoor football starting in March 2012.

I and I Brewing – Chino

I and I Brewing Logo

I and I Brewing is now the western Inland Empire’s hottest new brewery, opening their doors on January 6, 2012 to an eager and thirsty crowd.

Great Divide Brewing

Great Divide Logo at Brewery

Great Divide Brewing is one of the most popular breweries in the Inland Empire and Southern California, and for good reason! We dropped by their downtown Denver brewery and tap room to see why this brewery is one of Stone Distributions’ fastest growing breweries in SoCal.