ONTARIO, Calif. – Following two successful Northern California launches in San Francisco and Saratoga, all-new ticketing platform axs Ticketing expands south into the Inland Empire region with the launch at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif. AEG, one of the world’s leading entertainment and sports presenters, introduced the beta version of its axs Ticketing (pronounced access) in August 2011 and now brings the user-friendly ticketing and entertainment platform to Ontario. AxsTicketing (available online at axs.com and on each venue’s website) is the first phase of axs, a new platform that will leverage AEG’s facilities and music, sports, and entertainment properties in an effort to redefine the live event consumer experience – from access to ticketing to digital engagement and multi-platform content distribution.

One of the areas most notable venues, Citizens Business Bank Arena will roll out the axs service when tickets go on sale for five upcoming events, including:

Event: American Idol LIVE! Tour
Event Date: July 25, 2012
On Sale: Friday, May 11 at 10 a.m. PT

Event: Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions
Event Date: September 9, 2012
Groups On Sale: Friday, May 11 at 10 a.m. PT
On Sale: Friday, July 20 at 10 a.m. PT

Event: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trailblazers (preseason)
Event Date: Oct. 10, 2012
On Sale: Monday, May 14 at 10 a.m. PT

Event: Los Angeles Kings vs. Anaheim Ducks (preseason)
Event Date: Oct. 6, 2012
On Sale: Thursday, June 21 at 10 a.m. PT

Event: Cirque du Soleil Dralion
Event Dates: Oct. 24-28, 2012
On Sale: Friday, July 20 at 10 a.m. PT

Tickets for these and all future events held at Citizens Business Bank Arena will be sold via AEG’s new cutting-edge ticketing platform axs Ticketing and the Citizens Business Bank Arena website. In addition to the San Francisco and Saratoga markets, the axs Ticketing service has experienced overwhelmingly successful rollouts inDenver, Seattle, Kansas City, Dallas, Minneapolis, Houston and The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.

In celebration of the new ticketing service, Citizens Business Bank Arena will be hosting a promotion through the axs Facebook page, giving fans the opportunity to win tickets and suites, as well as annual club seats and more. To participate, people just need to “like” the page (www.facebook.com/axs).

To celebrate the Grand Opening and their return to Highland,  after a devastating fire in July of 2010, Far West Meats has been operating out of a temporary location in Colton.  Tom Serrato, owner of Far West Meats will serve complimentary samples of  chicken, hot dogs, ribs, burgers and brisket. These same products will be featured and available for purchase online and at their  neighborhood outlet.

Far West Meats will now be home to operations of over 30,000 square feet. The rebuilding allowed for expansion to accommodate the higher sales volume now anticipated. Since the fire, Far West Meats has been busy planning the new location and developing more products, including a healthier, leaner, and tastier sausage.

“We have responded to customer demand for a quality sausage they can grill at tailgate parties which has less fat and sodium but more flavor.  At Far West Meats we say ‘One Bite and We’re Friends For Life’,” said Serrato.

Far West Meats product line includes all cuts of beef, pork, chicken and seafood as well as their smoked sausages.

“When we opened this location in 1978 it came with a smokehouse. At that time we didn’t use it. Sometime in the 1980’s the industry recognized a demand in inner city locations for smoked sausages. We came up with a product that was an immediate success,” said Serrato.

There were two small market chains that early on helped the company sell these products ABC Stores and Boys Markets. Since then they have added 10 flavors as well as a complete line of smoked meats, with Far West’s products now sold throughout the Southland. Every product sold is guaranteed 100% for quality and freshness.

Before the fire, Far West Meats had a limited capacity to serve walk up customers. “Back then we had secretaries trying to answer phones, total orders, and provide customer service. It was a lot and it got crazy sometimes,” remembers Serrato.

In the new location, there will be an expanded customer will call department. Products will be displayed in three sizes of packages with pricing clearly marked. This way a couple could come in and order the smaller sized items already packaged and ready to take home. The medium sized items would be ideal for the family of four, and the largest size would be for the party planners and larger sized families.

Not only will the neighborhood outlet be a part of the actual location but Far West Meats will also expand its website as well. Customers will be able to set up a virtual freezer account.

In their virtual freezer, customers can purchase and stock their freezer and when needed the product it is pulled and shipped for delivery or ready for in-store pick up. A virtual freezer is ideal for non-profit organizations (little leagues, soccer leagues, school booster clubs), which host seasonal events but do not have room for storage as well as for families that do not own home freezers. The expanded website will be consumer friendly and include shipping information to anywhere. In addition customers can sign up for the e-newsletter, which will feature sales specials. Visit the website at www.farwestmeat.com

“We have always been in the neighborhood and always with the people,” said Serrato.

The Grand Opening BBQ on Saturday July 14, 2012 from 9 am to 3 pm anticipates large crowds and plenty of well wishers happy to have Far West Meats back home in Highland.

For Grand Opening information please call (909) 864-1990.

Fontana, CA

Starting Memorial Day weekend, May 26, 2012, Fontana pools will open to the public for recreational swim, swim lessons, and lap swimming. Don Day, Heritage and Miller will be open for recreational swim Monday through Friday, from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Evening swim hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Fontana Park Aquatic Center is open year-round with an adjusted schedule in the summer.

Beginning May 26th, the Aquatic Center will be open Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., and for evening swim, Monday through Saturday from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Want to improve your child’s swimming skills? Swim lesson registration begins May 1st. Lessons are 30 minutes a day, Monday through Friday for two weeks and start at various times throughout the day. Semi-private and private classes are also available at Fontana Park and Heritage.

For more information on pool hours, entrance fees, swim lesson registration or other details, call (909) 854-1111, visit any of the City’s pool sites or check out aquatics.fontana.org.

Registration begins on Saturday, May 19 from 10 AM – 1 PM at the Summer Class Showcase at the Westwind Community Center, 2455 E. Riverside Dr. Ontario, CA. Registration will continue at the Armstrong Center, 1265 S. Palmetto Ave. on Tuesday, May 22nd.

For more information call (909) 395-2020 or (909) 395-2506.

Huck Finn Jubilee, June 15, 16, 17, 2012

Mojave Narrows Regional Park, 18000 Yates Road, Victorville, CA - http://huckfinn.com

In recent years, a ground swell of interest from dedicated fans has encouraged Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers to perform selected dates they now refer to as “The Gatlin Brothers Never Ending Reunion Tour.” This year, the famous trio who popularized the hit song “All the Gold in California” can be found performing at Huck Finn’s 36th Jubilee on Father’s Day, June 17.

The 6 pm concert highlights “A Great American Party” designed to rediscover the Good ol’ USA, and it takes place at Mojave Narrows Regional Park in Victorville. Each year, families pack the camper with kids, banjos, and fishing poles and in the spirit of Mark Twain, run away for some old fashioned fun in the country.

Nearly 50 years of family harmonies, a Grammy for “Broken Lady” in 1976 and Academy of Country Music Award for “All the Gold in California” in 1979 sent the trio to the top of the country charts. There were more than a dozen top 40 hits including “Denver,” “Houston”(Mean That I’m One Day Closer To You),” and “Love Is Just A Game.”

Larry, Steve and Rudy Gatlin started singing in their little hometown of Abilene, Texas, and from there went on to make music history. Over the course of a four decade long career that has taken the Gatlin Brothers from dusty Texas stages to White House performances, Broadway and Grammy awards, there has been one unifying element, music.

Today, however, Larry Gatlin notes, “You know what Bob Dylan said,…things they are a changin’.” To the delight of Tucker, the Gatlin Brothers chose to perform on Father’s Day during the Jubilee.

Throughout the 70′s and 80′s, the Gatlin Brothers lit up major marques and packed concert halls across America. In concert, their performances became magical events, filled with incredible family harmonies and downright fun for both the trio and their audience. But, in 1992 they fell silent for nearly 20 years. “I always wanted to showcase the Gatlin Brothers, and when they stopped touring, I thought I’d missed my chance,” states Don Tucker, who in past years has shared great artists like Merle Haggard, Roger Miller and Earle Scruggs with Jubilee fans.

At this stage, the Gatlins have the best of both worlds, family and friends, plenty of work, as individuals and together.

Named Bluegrass Event of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) in 2001, the Huck Finn Jubilee continues to showcase top names in Country and Bluegrass music. This year’s impressive lineup includes IBMA’s Entertainer of the Year, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Seldom Scene, Ronnie Reno and the Reno Tradition, Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, Grammy Nominee, Lisa Haley, and Dry Branch Fire Squad among others.

A high desert tradition since 1976, The Huck Finn Jubilee not only features top name entertainment on main stage, but, it also hosts guitar, banjo, band and songwriting workshops in a more intimate setting. Musical jam sessions or pickin’ parties also run nearly all night long in special campgrounds on the park.

The 800 acre Mojave Narrows Regional Park in Victorville, where the Jubilee is held, sits on an oasis resembling parkland found along the Mississippi River. To reach it, take the Bear Valley Road exit off I-15, then go east to Ridgecrest Ave., and turn north to the park.

The Jubilee’s website, www.huckfinn.com carries complete schedule, camping, special discount offers and ticket information. Other information on this Great American Family Event is available by calling 1-951-780-8810.

For more information: Don Tucker (951)780-8810 or huckfinn@huckfinn.com

Riverside, CA — The Riverside Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on Monday announced their Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, June 9th at Moreno Valley Ranch Golf Club. Proceeds of the event go to our Guide Right youth service program.

The event begins with a shotgun start promptly at 12:00 p.m. Registration and cart assignment will be at the Clubhouse starting at 11:00 a.m.

The fee for the event is $85 per person, $340 for a team, and includes golf, cart, door prizes, and dinner. Tee Box signs are available for purchase for $200. A Corporate Sponsorship for $490 includes a golf team, carts, dinner and Tee Box signage. That means a savings of $50 for you. Recognition of support can also be through donation of items for the silent auction.

We will limit the field to 30 teams. Teams are encouraged to register early, payment due at the time of registration. Check, Cash, Credit Cards are accepted. Contact the Kappas for registration or more information at 951-237-1385 or email: Dr. Gibbs at sjgjr@prodigy.net. For golf registration you can use the www.crimsonandcreamevents.com website.

“It’s Your Time” is a long-standing collaboration between Citi Bank and the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire Women’s Business Centers, and is a rigorous training program that has yielded many successful businesses, contributing to the economic growth in the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire. In the course of the program, women are required to fulfill requirements that include taking a series of business-related workshops, receiving business counseling, and writing a business plan.

The graduation will include representation from Citi Bank, including Ramón Beltré, Citi Bank Senior Vice President, Area Director, East Inland Empire, and Bill Zwierankin, Branch Manager, Palm Desert. In addition, the CVWBC director and staff will be present, and past participants of the program are encouraged to attend.

For more information, or to register for the event, contact Kim Scanlan at (760) 345-9200.

The Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center is a program of the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship at Cal State San Bernardino in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The CVWBC provides business counseling, training and mentoring designed for women business owners.

The program provides services in English and Spanish to Latina business owners, currently the fastest growing group of women business owners in the country.

The Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center’s hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday by appointment only.

For more information on Cal State San Bernardino, contact the university’s Office of Public Affairs at (909) 537-5007 and visit news.csusb.edu.

San Bernardino, CA – The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board invites dislocated workers, veterans and county residents 18 years and older who want to launch their own Internet or service-based business to enroll in an entrepreneur training program. The board will fund training for 60 participants and the deadline has been extended to June 4th.

San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board

“Entrepreneurship is a viable career alternative for dislocated workers,” said Sandy Harmsen, Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. “According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, small businesses produced the largest amount of employment in 2010, generating 72.1% of net new positions.”

“Entrepreneurship is vital to San Bernardino County’s economic growth and prosperity,” said Josie Gonzales, San Bernardino County Chair and Fifth District Supervisor. “I encourage residents who are thinking of starting their own businesses to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn proven, real life tools shared by successful entrepreneurs.”

The Workforce Investment Board is partnering with Empact to provide the training necessary to start a business with little start-up capital. Attendees will learn how to develop their business inexpensively while creating enough profit to earn a living wage.

The training requires a one-year commitment. Each participant will receive a full-day of training followed by weekly trainings for the first month, and monthly virtual trainings for the remainder of the year. Each participant will be assigned a mentor to support them throughout the program.

To apply, San Bernardino County residents may visit one of the three Employment Resource Centers to take the assessment. To find the nearest location, please visit www.sbcstartup.com or call (800) 451-JOBS.

About the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County

The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County is comprised of private business representatives and public partners appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. The Board strives to strengthen the skills of the County’s workforce through partnerships with business, education and community-based organizations.

The Workforce Investment Board, through the County’s Economic Development Agency and Department of Workforce Development, operates the County’s Employment Resource Centers (ERCs) and Business Resource Centers (BRCs). The ERCs provide individuals with job training, placement and the tools to strengthen their skills to achieve a higher quality of life. The BRCs support and provide services to the County’s businesses including employee recruitment.

After that meeting the Herendeen’s became members of the Historical Glass Museum Foundation board, becoming active in doing their part to make the museum what it is today. When the term of the then HGMF President’s term expired, Mr. Herendeen was elected President/Director.

During Herendeen’s term in office, a lot has happened, and more than 6,000 pieces of beautiful American glassware has been donated to the museum’s collection. Donations have come from as far as the East Coast to our quaint West Coast museum.

In addition, the museum has been restored and painted on the inside by Joe and Barbara Soelter, and painted on the outside by Sandie and Bill Green. The 1905 building has been earthquake retrofitted, and all of the ceiling lights have been replaced with vintage glass hanging lamps. An additional room for display of glass has been added by turning a storeroom into ‘Yesterday’s Kitchen’.

The museum has been fortunate to have Huell Howser televise the museum on two occasions. This unique, little museum, in Redlands, California, now has one of the largest collections world-wide of American manufactured glass. Nearly every American maker of household glassware is represented in the museums glass collection. In the last ten years, twenty-six custom built, locked, lighted, and mirrored display cases have been added to highlight our growing collection of donated glass.

One of Herendeen’s memorable moments was saving the 1888 Victorian two-story Andersen house from being burned as a training exercise for the Redlands Fire Department. The historic home was moved, restored, and finally sold, making enough profit to do all the above mentioned updates to the museum.

Take a virtual of the glass museum at http://glassmuseums.com.

Since 1985 the glass museum has been a unique tourist attraction to Redlands, being the only museum of American glassware west of the Mississippi River. The museum has always been located at 1157 N. Orange Street, for blocks north of the I-10.

Herendeen, Chairman of Redlands Cultural Arts Commission, has been working with the City of Redlands for nearly three years to get approval to install four directional signs directing tourist to the Glass Museum. Now that the approval is in its final stage, Herendeen is hearing rumors the new Board of Directors is planning to move the Historical Glass Museum to another city.

Herendeen sent an email to the new acting president Bill Brakemeyer, asking if he would like the contact information to complete the Directional Sign installation with the City of Redlands. Brakemeyer responded with, “Yes, I need to follow through on the work you have done for those signs that lead people to the museum”. Brakemeyer, however, told a museum docent that the board plans to find a new location for the museum. The recently retired board members are very upset with the possibility of Redlands losing a tourist treasure to a surrounding city.

Joe Baca

HOUSE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES BACA AMENDMENT CALLING FOR PERCHLORATE STUDY
Amendment Calls for USGS to Study Contamination in Rialto-Colton Basin

Washington, DC – The House of Representatives unanimously approved an amendment offered by Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto), to H.R. 4310 – the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013. Rep. Baca’s amendment calls for a government based study of perchlorate contamination in the Inland Empire. The amendment specifically orders the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct a study of the Rialto-Colton water basin focused on the perchlorate contaminated plume in Rialto.
“I thank my colleagues in the House of Representatives for moving forward this critical amendment that safeguards the health and well being of families across the Inland Empire,” said Rep. Baca. “Every American deserves access to clean, safe drinking water. By calling for a much-needed USGS study of the Rialto-Colton water basin, this responsible amendment will help to find the best possible solutions to cleaning up the perchlorate contamination in our area.”

Perchlorate, a rocket fuel additive, has been found to be present at trace levels in some Inland communities. Perchlorate is a volatile organic compound that has been found to be harmful to humans as it interferes with thyroid functions. As the nation’s largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency, the USGS collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides scientific understanding about natural resource conditions, issues, and problems. The diversity of their scientific expertise enables them to carry out large-scale, multi-disciplinary investigations and provide impartial scientific information to resource managers, planners, and other customers.

In November of 2011, the House Natural Resources Committee approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Baca (H.R. 200) that includes similar language to today’s amendment calling for a USGS study of the Rialto-Colton basin. In addition to sponsoring H.R. 200, Rep. Baca has reached out to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson in an effort to move forward with an administrative study of contamination in the Rialto-Colton basin.

“If left alone, the perchlorate contaminated plume in Rialto could continue to travel underground – contaminating more wells and compromising the health of more Southern California communities,” concluded Rep. Baca. “By providing concrete research from the USGS on the Rialto-Colton water basin, my amendment moves us one step closer to finding a realistic solution to our area’s perchlorate problem.”

Bill Establishes Commission to Force Sale of Airport by LAWA if they Refuse to Transfer Control to Ontario After 60 Days

Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation designed to expedite the transfer of ownership and operations of Ontario International Airport (ONT) from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to local control. The Transfer Control of Ontario Airport Now Act gives LAWA 60 days to transfer ownership of ONT to local control. If LAWA has not transferred control of the airport after 60 days, then a commission will be created to determine a fair market value for the sale of ONT. LAWA would then be forced to sell the airport to the City of Ontario at the commission’s determined, fair market price.

Like to find out more about “Set ONTario Free!”, go to the website and see who endorses the plan and sign the petition to show your support for local control.

“LAWA’s continued mismanagement of Ontario Airport has led to exorbitant operating costs, large reductions in flight traffic, weakened security, and a significant loss of jobs and revenue for our local Inland economies,” said Rep. Baca. “If LAWA is not going to give our airport a fair shot at success, then we must do everything in our power to return Ontario to local control. This responsible legislation will help to ensure an equitable solution for the transfer of ownership, enabling the cities of Ontario, Los Angeles and the entire Southern California region to have greater access to a wide variety of flight and transportation opportunities.”

The Transfer Control of Ontario Airport Now Act further incentivizes LAWA to transfer ownership and operation of ONT by mandating the FAA withhold all funding from LAWA if they have not transferred ownership within the first 60 days after the bill’s enactment. The commission that would be created if a transfer has not occurred in the first 60 days would be composed of three members selected by LAWA, three members selected by the City of Ontario, and three Members selected by the FAA.

“As the Member of Congress representing Ontario, I will continue to stand up and fight for our airport,” concluded Rep. Baca. “Returning Ontario Airport to local control means more jobs, more tax revenues, and more economic development for the Inland Empire. We must act now, or else our area will miss out on a vital economic driver due to LAWA’s complacency.”

START DATE: Friday, May 18, 2012
TIME: 11:30 AM – 01:30 PM
WHERE: Double Tree Hotel Ontario
222 North Vineyard Avenue, Ontario CA 91764 | Map

CONTACT: Kris Sremaniak at 909-466-9096 or kris.sremaniak@asm.ca.gov

Assemblyman Mike Morrell cordially invites you to the 2012 Women of Distinction Luncheon. This event has reached maximum capacity, Senator Bill Emmerson scheduled as Master of Ceremonies. Assemblyman Morrell will be honoring 63rd Assembly District Woman of the Year Patricia Nix along with 63 notable women of distinction nominated by their peers and past honorees.

Friday, May 18, 2012
Registration, 11:30am
Luncheon, Noon

Press Packets will be made available at the time of the event.

CONTACT: District Director, Nathan Miller at nathan.miller@asm.ca.gov or (909) 466-9096

Nathan A. Miller
District Director
Office of Assemblyman Mike Morrell
63rd Assembly District

10604 Trademark Parkway, Ste. 308
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 466 9096 office
(213) 926 3331 mobile

DATE: Friday, May 18, 2012
TIME: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERE: Ontario Convention Center
2000 East Convention Center Way, Ontario CA 91764 | Map

Sponsored by Assemblyman Mike Morrell in partnership with the Employment Development Department (EDD Workforce Development Center)

Veterans and their families are invited to join employers to learn about job opportunities in this region. EDD staff will be available to offer assistance and advice on hand with resource materials and to provide legislative updates from Sacramento. Assemblyman Morrell will be present to address veterans and attendees during the opening ceremony scheduled at 8:30am.

For more employer booth information please visit the following link
Employer / Jobs Provider Invitation Letter

Employer / Jobs Provider Invitation Letter

Click HERE to RSVP.

Families can explore abstract art as they create with color, line, shape and space at the San Bernardino County Museum on Sunday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This Family Fun Day, “Art Expressions,” is made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation Serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, and is included with paid museum admission.

“All visitors, children and adults, will enjoy activities that have a range of opportunities for personal expression. Multiple projects will allow for hours of creative enjoyment, so come early to take advantage of the most activities,” said Jolene Redvale, the museum’s curator of education. “And be prepared for paint, glue and more ‘messy’ materials!” Visitors can create works of art focusing on pattern and color, using various media including color pencils and watercolor paint. And each visitor can make and take home their very own Sunshine on a Stick art work!

The San Bernardino County Museum is at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 am to 5pm. General admission is $8 (adult), $6 (military or senior), $5 (student), and $4 (child aged 5 to 12). Children under five and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.sb countymuseum.org. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. If assistive listening devices or other auxiliary aids are needed in order to participate in museum exhibits or programs, requests should be made through Museum Visitor Services at least three business days prior to your visit. Visitor Services’ telephone number is 909-307-2669 ext. 229 or (TDD) 909-792-1462.

Fontana, California, May 17, 2012 – The Mayor and City Council invite the public to participate in Fontana’s summer events, offered weekly from June 1st to August 2nd at various locations throughout the City. Summer is an exciting time in the City of Fontana with a wide range of fun, family friendly activities for residents to experience and enjoy. Summer events include Sunset Concerts, Family Fun Nights, Friday Night Pool Parties, Dive-in Movies, a poolside concert and the Fontana Arts Festival.

 
The Sunset Concert Series starts June 7th and occurs every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at Miller Park, 17004 Arrow Blvd. Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite blanket or lawn chair, pick a spot on the cool green grass and relax to the music or get up and dance! The series features various types of music such as R&B, dance, Latin, oldies, rock, jazz and blues.

 
Family Fun Nights themed “Fontana’s Summer Olympics” are free weekly events that take place at a different park every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. beginning June 12th. Family members of all ages should come prepared to enjoy an evening full of activities, crafts, games and a family friendly movie at dusk!

 
Dive-in and relax on Friday nights with a movie and party at the pool! Every Friday night at 7 p.m. beginning June 1st, visit Heritage Pool for a themed party. Each week dress up according to the theme and enjoy a swim in the pool plus games and activities. Movies run every other week starting June 15th. Regular swim fees apply.

 
Ride the wave of music in a free poolside concert featuring the Nocturnes on Saturday, June 30th at 7 p.m.! This poolside concert will also include carnival games, prizes, giveaways and art activities. The pool, slide and water play area will be open and available for use during the concert though regular swim fees apply.

 
The Fontana Arts Festival will take place at Fontana Park, 15556 Summit Ave. on Saturday, July 28th from 5-9 p.m. This family friendly event is free and will highlight the performing and visual arts with unique performance showcases and inspiring hands-on activities. Event attendees will be treated to live music, art projects, artist demonstrations, dance exhibits and art workshops for kids and adults. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

 
In addition to these fun-filled summer events, residents can also cool off at one of Fontana’s four pools starting Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 26th. Enjoy recreational swim, swim lessons and lap swimming all summer long! Don Day, Heritage and Miller pools will be open for recreational swim Monday through Friday, from 1 – 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 5 p.m. Evening swim hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 7 – 9 p.m. The Fontana Park Aquatic Center is open year-round with an expanded schedule in the summer. Monday through Friday, the Aquatic Center is open from 12-4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 12-5 p.m. and evening hours from 7-9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Visit aquatics.fontana.org for more details.

 
For more information on Fontana’s summer events, please contact the Fontana Community Services Department at (909) 349-6900 or online at summer.fontana.org.

May 19th and 20th, 2012. Gates open at 8 AM and close at 6:30 PM.
Free admission and free parking!
There will be a mandatory metal detection and bag search. No coolers, pets, bicycles, glass containers, alcoholic beverages, E-Z ups, skateboards, or roller blades.
Suggestions for your comfort: Folding chair, blanket and sunscreen.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.

“Annie Buckley: Into the Deep” will be on display at RAFFMA, the CSUSB art museum, May 17-July 31, 2012. A reception will be held on June 15 from 6-9 p.m. at the museum.

Buckley’s exhibit includes digital photographic collages and mixed media pieces spanning nearly a decade. Her work is informed by her practice in meditation and exploration of the intersections between ancient Indian and contemporary postmodern philosophies, specifically regarding the meaning and dimensions of consciousness.

As a visual artist and writer, Buckley works on one project or body of work at a time. “Hybrids” (2007-2008), is comprised of eight large-scale photographic collages of women morphing into trees, two of which are included in this exhibition. These imaginary portraits suggest characters for contemporary mythology and provoke questions about subject and object, figure and ground, prompting viewers to reconsider their relationship to the natural world.

“Mutations” (2003-2006), three photographic collages of iconic mythical females, are constructed of hundreds of photographs of the artist’s own body. The results resemble stained glass or psychedelia more than a human form, reflecting an experiential view of the body and continuity between integration and disintegration.

Also included in this exhibition will be selected works from Buckley’s most recently completed project, “Love Stories.” This work includes poems made from letters cut out of photographs of the sky. The artist uses all the possible endings to the phrase, “They met, fell in love…” creating whole love stories in as few words as possible.

The exhibition is accompanied by an essay by Phung Huynh, artist, curator and Assistant Professor of Art at Los Angeles Valley College. An artist talk will be held on Wednesday, May 30, from 5- 7p.m. in RAFFMA’s Main Gallery.

About the Artist
Annie Buckley is an assistant professor of visual studies in the art department at CSUSB. Her work has been included in solo exhibitions at Carl Berg Gallery and Jancar Gallery and was the focus of a large exhibition at Los Angeles International Airport, sponsored by the L.A. Department of Cultural Affairs, from 2010-2011.

Buckley has published numerous art reviews for international publications and is the author of two books of fiction, “Navigating Ghosts” and “Psychic Outlaws,” both of which explore similar themes and questions as her visual art. She received a B.A. with academic honors from U.C. Berkeley and an M.F.A. from Otis College of Art and Design.

About RAFFMA
The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art is a nationally recognized museum accredited by the American Association of Museums. It is the only accredited art museum in San Bernardino; RAFFMA has accumulated a permanent collection of nearly 1,200 objects focusing on Egyptian antiquities, ceramics and contemporary art. Located at Cal State San Bernardino, RAFFMA houses the largest permanent and public display of Egyptian art in Southern California.

General admission to the museum is free. Suggested donation is $3. Parking at Cal State San Bernardino is $5 per vehicle.

The museum is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and is closed Friday and Sunday. For more information, call (909) 537-7373 or visit the RAFFMA website at http://raffma.csusb.edu.

Joe Baca

San Bernardino, CA – As the incumbent for the 35th Congressional District in California, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) announced that he has received the endorsement of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace & Agriculture Implement Workers of America-UAW, Region 5. UAW Region Five covers active and retired UAW members in 17 states in the Western and Southwestern United States: Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Alaska, Washington, and Hawaii. UAW members work in industries as diverse as autos and auto parts, health care, casino gaming and higher education. The union has about 390,000 active members and more than 600,000 retired members in 750 local unions.

“I am honored to have the endorsement of UAW Region 5,” said Rep. Baca. “In my 33 years of public service, I have been proud to serve as a strong advocate for working families in California and across the nation. I look forward to continuing my efforts in Congress, and fighting for the priorities of our families and communities in the 35th Congressional District and across the Inland Empire: Creating more and new jobs here at home, strengthening Medicare and Social Security, ensuring our veterans are properly cared for, and addressing the foreclosure crisis.”

“I have a proven track record of effectiveness and the seniority to continue protecting the interests of the Inland Empire in Congress,” continued Rep. Baca. “I have worked tirelessly to secure funding and support for local education, health, transportation, water, and law enforcement efforts. And as a former Army paratrooper, I have continued to fight for the very best care and benefits for our veterans.”

Congressman Baca has served in the House of Representatives since winning a special election in 1999. He previously served in the California State Senate and State Assembly, and on the Board of Trustees of the San Bernardino Valley Community College District.

For a full list of endorsements that Congressman Baca has received, as well as other information about his campaign, visit www.workingjoebaca.com.

Riverside, Calif. – –Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) relocated its Inland Empire office to 11860 Pierce Street Suite 100,
Riverside, CA 92505.

“We’ve seen a very healthy growth of clients located in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties,” said Donny Disbro, Chief Executive Officer at PCM. “Our Inland Empire Management team now has the space and location to meet the needs of the growing number of communities we serve in the region.”

PCM recently added to its client list, Tuscany Hills, a master-planned community of 1,148 single-family homes located in Lake Elsinore, California. In February, PCM was selected by Brookfield Residential to manage the Audie Murphy Ranch Community Association, a new master-planned community located in Menifee, California with 2,300 homes projected at build-out.

Vice President Alisa Toalson will continue to lead the Inland Empire Region for PCM.

“This is an exciting time for our company,” Toalson said. “Our commitment to providing excellent customer service has put us in a very good position to ride the wave of recovery as the market picks up.”

PCM celebrated its 40th anniversary this year.

About Professional Community Management of California, Inc.
Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM), an Associa company, specializes in the management of Common Interest Developments of homeowner associations for family oriented master-planned developments, resort-style master-planned communities, active-adult master-planned communities, condominium associations and boutique communities throughout Southern California and Southern Nevada.

Limited Time! Now through May 31, 2012

PALM SPRINGS, CA – May 15, 2012: Woody’s Burgers is celebrating their 1 year anniversary and want to thank all of their local supporters with a special lunch offer now through the end of May!

Buy any ONE BURGER, GET A SECOND BURGER (of equal or lesser value) FREE! You only need to request the “2 for 1” special! The offer is good for lunch Monday-Thursday 11am-3pm ONLY. Dine in only.

Woody’s Burgers was awarded “Best Burger” by Palm Springs Life’s Best of the Best 2012, and “Best Live Entertainment” by Desert Magazine Best of the Valley 2012.

Woody’s Burgers operates on a very simple concept: Providing the absolute best tasting burger at the absolute best price possible! Enjoy the traditional “over the counter” diner in front, or the Dining Room/Lounge in the back that features a great sound system, stage, and the best Live Music and Entertainment in the Valley!

Woody’s features a variety of gourmet burgers ($5.50-$6.75), Sliders, Turkey Burger, Veggie Burger, Philly Cheesesteak, Hot Dogs, Chicken Wings, incredible seasoned French fries, Sweet Potato Fries and homemade malts and shakes. Beer and Wine also served. Open daily at 11am. Entertainment nightly.

Woody’s Burgers

317 N Indian Canyon Drive (at Amado)

Downtown Palm Springs

Arrowhead United Way is sponsoring a night at the 66ers game on Monday May 21st @ 7pm in celebration of all of the high school teens who have volunteered in the community and received recognition at the annual Teens Make A Difference Awards ceremony. This ceremony recognizes local high school students for their outstanding volunteer service at community places such as libraries, hospitals, schools, nonprofits and community based organizations.
Arrowhead United Way is a volunteer driven organization that actively supports health and human services by focusing on education, income, and health. These services address the underlying causes of the community’s issues and create lasting change. The organization was established in 1891 and is led by prominent respected community leaders; it is one of the oldest United Ways in the country. Arrowhead United Way encourages individuals to become more involved in the community by giving, advocating, and volunteering.

Arrowhead United Way is working to advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. By focusing on education, income, and health, we strive to bring about lasting changes that address community problems. We all win when people emerge from crisis, achieve their potential and live independent lives.
Please join us for a night of family friendly fun, and celebrate in the POWER OF YOUTH!
Tickets start at $7 and can be purchased at the box office on the night of the event.

Fontana, California, The Mayor and City Council invite residents to attend the 99th Annual Fontana Days Festival. This year’s theme is “Adventures of the Superheroes.” Spring into action and join the fun and festivities at Veterans Park (17255 Merrill Avenue) beginning May 31st.

 
This event takes place over four days from Thursday, May 31st to Sunday, June 3rd. Each day is filled with activities, carnival rides, games, live entertainment, plenty of food and much more!
Live music and entertainment is scheduled throughout the Festival. On Thursday, May 31st, starting at 6:30 p.m., classic rock band, Outstanding will perform. Suave, brings their Latin flair on Friday, June 1st at 7 p.m. Bumptown, performing top 40 hits, performs on Saturday, June 2nd at 8 p.m. Lastly, on Sunday, June 3rd, start the afternoon with a Ballet Folkorico Competition at 1 p.m. followed by a Gospel music concert at 3 p.m. and in the evening, a performance by Hwy 91 at 7 p.m.

 
Take a ride on the wild side and enjoy all the exciting carnival rides and games we all know and love. On Thursday, May 31st, entrance to the Festival is only $1 and all rides are only $1. On Friday, June 1st entrance to the park is free. On Saturday, June 2nd entrance to the park is free until 4 p.m. After 4 p.m. there is a $1 entrance fee. On Sunday, June 3rd, entrance to the Festival is only $1. Tickets or wrist bands for rides on Friday, Saturday and Sunday can be purchased separately.

Though many of us can imagine spending 24 hours at the Festival, hours of operation vary by day:
· Thursday from 5-10 p.m.

· Friday from 5-10 p.m.

· Saturday from 12-10 p.m.

· Sunday from 12-10 p.m.

Also this weekend is the popular Fontana Days Run on June 2nd. The Run is from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 12 p.m. in front of City Hall. The community is invited to stop by and cheer on the thousands of runners as they cross the finish line. Visit the Finish Line Fitness Expo to get many helpful resources and information on health and fitness products and services.

Don’t miss this excited weekend full of community events and time honored traditions! For more information on the Festival or to become a vendor please call (909) 350- 7655.

Cracker has been described as a lot of things over the years: alt-rock, Americana, insurgent-country, and have even had the terms punk and classic-rock thrown at them. But more than anything Cracker are survivors. Cofounders David Lowery and Johnny Hickman have been at it for 20 years now – amassing nine studio albums (their most recent, 2009′s critically acclaimed Sunrise In The Land Of Milk And Honey), multiple gold records, thousands of live performances, hit songs (“Low,” “Euro-Trash Girl” and “Get Off This” to name just a few) that are still in current radio rotation around the globe, and a worldwide fan base – that despite the major sea-changes within the music industry – continues to grow each year. Along with longtime drummer Frank Funaro (since 1998′s Gentleman’s Blues) and bassist Sal Maida (since 2006′s Greenland), this uniquely American band has no intentions of slowing down. Look for new Cracker material to surface sometime next year.

Hangar 24, 1710 Sessums Drive, Redlands, CA (909) 389-1400

(Yucaipa, CA) –  Inland Leaders Foundation is hosting a golf tournament Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 at Tukwet Canyon’s renowned Southern California PGA championship course. The best-ball tournament will include a helicopter ball drop and several exciting contests for all golfers. Inland Leaders Foundation invites members of the community to participate in this unique tournament experience. Golfers are able to register online at www.ilfoundation.org

Inland Leaders Foundation (ILF) dedicates its energy and resources to the support of Inland Leaders Charter School (ILCS), a local public charter school serving students in the Yucaipa area. In addition to its local focus supporting the mission of Inland Leaders Charter School, the Inland Leaders Foundation has also launched an initiative to advocate for the cause of school choice throughout the Inland Empire and the State of California. Through Inland Leaders Foundation’s “The Voice For School Choice” campaign, ILF intends to share the success of Inland Leaders Charter School with other communities and facilitate the growth of the Charter School movement by example, advocacy and public awareness.

Yucaipa based, Inland Leaders Charter School has been creating a new model for high quality, no-cost public education. The school’s emphasis on leadership skills and academic rigor has served the students of the Inland Empire well. While the State testing provides quantifiable evidence of the student’s academic performance, it’s the school’s emphasis on leadership that creates the connection between knowledge, talents and character. One concept that ILCS has impressed on its community of learners is leadership through service. Starting in Kindergarten, ILCS students are required to use their abilities to give back to the community through volunteer service projects which provide a platform for higher-level application of several state academic standards.

Because the school does not own its school site, ILCS student have had to work with significantly less financial resources for instruction. A large portion of the funding ILCS receives from the state ADA allotment is dedicated to paying rent for classrooms. The Inland Leaders Foundation’s first objective is to secure a site and build a facility that will serve the entire population of ILCS student’s. By supporting the success of Inland Leaders Charter School, the Inland Leaders Foundation is promoting the Charter School movement throughout the Inland Empire, California, and across the nation.

The Inland Leaders Foundation hopes to use the knowledge gained through the grass-roots efforts of a community of parents, teachers, administrators, and concerned citizens to create positive and efficient change in public schools as a model to empower other communities to find innovative solutions for educating the next generation of leaders in America. www.ilfoundation.org

Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) announced that a key provision of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act, legislation designed to put more of our returning veterans back to work, is about to take effect. The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) is a new program designed to help veterans who aren’t eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The VRAP offers up to 12 months of training assistance to unemployed veterans age 35-60. The re-training program will help our nation’s heroes gain meaningful training in a new skill that will increase their employability. Veterans can begin applying online to receive this education assistance starting today, May 15, 2012.

“I was proud to support the VOW to Hire Heroes Act when it came up for a vote in Congress last November,” said Rep. Baca. “Our returning heroes deserve every opportunity to find secure and meaningful employment. I am pleased that the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program is up and running, and I encourage all eligible veterans in the Inland area to apply for this vital job training assistance.”

To qualify for VRAP assistance, a veteran must:
· Be at least 35 but no more than 60 years old;
· Be unemployed on the day of application;
· Have an other than dishonorable discharge;
· Not be eligible for any other VA education benefit program (e.g.: the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Assistance);
· Not be in receipt of VA compensation due to unemployability; and
· Not be enrolled in a federal or state job training program.

Participants may receive up to 12 months of assistance equal to the monthly full-time payment rate under the Montgomery GI Bill–Active Duty program (currently $1,473 per month). The Department of Labor (DOL) will provide employment assistance to every veteran who participates upon completion of the program. Participants also must be enrolled in a program of education approved for VA benefits offered by a community college or technical school. The program must lead to an Associate Degree, Non-College Degree, or a Certificate, and provide training towards a high demand occupation.

For more information on VRAP, or to apply online, visit the VA website at http://gibill.va.gov/benefits/other_programs/vrap.html.

“As an Army veteran myself, I am all too aware of the hardships our military men and women and their families must endure to protect our freedoms,” said Rep. Baca. “We still have much more we must do to ease the jobs crisis in our nation. But the establishment of the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program ensures we better live up to our responsibility of caring for those brave men and women who sacrifice every day to keep us safe.”

Rep. Baca is a veteran who served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper with both the 101st and the 82nd Airborne Divisions from 1966-68.

IRVINE, Calif.,  – Faris Lee Investments, the nation’s largest retail-specialized investment advisory firm, has completed the sales of three newly constructed single-tenant NNN leased properties within a neighborhood shopping center in Murrieta, Calif. which include Del Taco, Davita Dialysis, and Mountain View Tire and Service/Goodyear. The sales are valued at a total of $8.4 million.
Donald MacLellan, senior managing director, and Christopher Tramontano, director, with Faris Lee Investments represented the seller and developer of the properties, Newport Beach, Calif.-based Sierra Lane Partners LLC.

 
The transactions were part of a complicated sales strategy. First, instead of being marketed as one investment opportunity, Faris Lee advised the seller on a break-up strategy. This tactic maximized value of the properties by selling them off individually to increase the buyer pool to include smaller investors. Second, Faris Lee began marketing the properties before they had completed construction as part of a pre-sale strategy.

 
“The developer of these properties wanted to garner the highest sales price on the assets, while at the same time capitalize on its investment as quickly as possible once the properties were completed,” said MacLellan. “Faris Lee was engaged in advising the seller early in the construction phase and created a strategy to break up the land parcels so they could be sold individually, and then began marketing the properties during construction in order to close escrow as soon as possible once they completed.”

 
MacLellan added that Del Taco and Goodyear signed absolute 20-year NNN leases and Davita signed a 15-year NNN lease.

 
“These properties are located in a highly trafficked area that is underserved in retail,” said Tramontano. “The prime location combined with the high demand for single-tenant leased retail property garnered a huge response from the investment community as many investors seek these out as stable, long-term holds with favorable annual returns.”

Below is information on each property:
· The Del Taco property is located at 27596 Clinton Keith Road and totals 2,162 square feet. The property sold for $2.4 million to a 1031 multifamily private investor from Los Angeles. Charles Dunn Company represented the buyer.

· The Davita Dialysis property is located at 27602 Clinton Keith Road and totals 8,540 square feet. The property sold for $3.36 million to a 1031 Exchange buyer from Los Angeles. The buyer was represented by Marcus & Millichap.

 
· The Mountain View Tire and Service/Goodyear property is located at 27584 Clinton Keith Road and totals 5,000 square feet. The property sold to the franchise operator, Mountain View Tire, for $2,635,000.
“Rather than taking the traditional, turn-key approach for marketing a retail property, Faris Lee has been at the forefront of advising sellers well-before the marketing process has begun. Sometimes this can take place months or even years ahead of putting it on the market,” said Rick Chichester, president and COO of Faris Lee Investments. “The extensive, sector-specialized experience of our experts enables us to craft exit strategies that help to ensure an optimal outcome.”

 
The three properties are well-located adjacent to the 215 Freeway and Clinton Keith Road interchange in Murrieta which are major thoroughfares within the area and are being expanded to support the population growth. The 215 Freeway and Clinton Keith Road feature more than 90,000 and 27,000 vehicles per day respectively. Clinton Keith Road was expanded from a two-lane to a six-lane thoroughfare, while the 215 Freeway is being expanded into a six-lane freeway from the Clinton Keith Road junction, south to the 15 Freeway. The City of Murrieta is located in Southwest Riverside County in the heart of Southern California. Major north-south routes, 15 and 215 Freeways, merge in Murrieta, and are 60 miles north of San Diego and approximately 60 miles east and south of Los Angeles.

About Faris Lee Investments
Faris Lee Investments is a leading national real estate investment advisory firm, comprised of three (3) integrated business platforms; Faris Lee Investment Banking, Faris Lee Capital and Faris Lee Advisors. The company’s high-level retail investment advisors and sophisticated financing experts develop forward-thinking strategies for all retail acquisitions and dispositions and guide clients through complex transactions. Cumulatively, Faris Lee’s leadership has been involved in more than $20 billion of transactions. Faris Lee’s senior advisors are skilled in disposition and acquisition strategies, asset positioning and valuation, marketing, debt and equity structuring, strategic workout and REO solutions and execution. For more information, please visit www.farislee.com.

Representing roughly five hundred years of engaging and spirited artwork that explores satire and caricature from the Riverside Art Museum’s permanent collection, The Art of Humor presents works by well-chronicled pioneers in satire and caricature art, such as Honoré Daumier, Francisco Goya, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, as well as important modern and contemporary artists, including: Leonard Baskin, Sanford Biggers, Salvador Dalí, ‘Gronk’ of the ASCO art collective, Raymond Pettibon, and Kara Walker. Late 18th century engravings after da Vinci’s pivotal Grotesque Heads series juxtaposed with contemporary sculptural pieces from 2008 attest to the rich and varied stylistic range of the exhibition.

Satire, while primarily a literary genre, is also found widely in the visual and performative arts. Usually meant to be humorous, satirical art focuses on follies, vices, and sociopolitical trespasses, with its primary function being to provide constructive social criticism. Sharp witticisms and a militant sense of irony or sarcasm often dominate this artistic modality, which functions as a property of numerous art movements spanning history. Other properties of satire can include: exaggeration (principally found in caricatures), double entendre, parody, burlesque, and analogy. Artwork with satirical characteristics has been used for centuries to express sociopolitical commentary and reflect or influence public opinion.

Caricature, the exaggeration of certain features or properties of a subject, is meant to be humorous in its exposure of certain ‘truths’ that the artist or society perceives about the subject. Additionally, some caricatures containing superficially humorous elements, and satirical works of art in general, can also address serious and complex issues. Widely popularized for commercial use in Europe, in conjunction with the rise of lithographic prints around the turn of the 19th century, caricature can also embody the playful, affectionate, and whimsical.

RAM relies on the generosity of members and donors to support its exhibitions, education programs, and special events. A 50-plus-year-old, private, non-profit cultural arts institution housed in a National Historic 1929 building designed by Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan, the museum welcomes over 50,000 visitors a year. The museum is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. For information on exhibits, events, classes, memberships, or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.RiversideArtMuseum.org. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Paintingsby illustrator Synthia SAINT JAMES

“Living My Dream: A Conversation with the Artist Synthia SAINT JAMES” will focus on her art, career and marketing success. The artist will also be available for a book signing immediately following the discussion. A short exhibition of 20 paintings by SAINT JAMES will be on display May 11-31 at RAFFMA.

SAINT JAMES’ art provides inspiration in itself, attracting the audience through bold colors and clear lines. Her work provides a sense of happiness and unity, while provoking a positive emotional response.

“Synthia SAINT JAMES always approaches art and audiences with something positive,” said Glenda Masingale Manson, of Sisters and Friends in Bloomington- Normal, Ill. “A superstar, she exhibits authentic sensitivity and stirring imagination. She made us feel at home, as if we had traveled the diverse journeys with her and been equally important in her enjoyment of each and every experience.

Nobody imagines life, or visualizes all of its grand possibilities, better than her. No wonder the arts trumpet her genius.”

SAINT JAMES, a self-taught artist and popular speaker, credits the creator and her ancestry (which includes African American, Native American, Haitian and German Jew) for her artistic gifts. She is most celebrated for designing the first Kwanzaa stamp for the United States Postal Service in 1997, for which she received a History Maker Award.

SAINT JAMES also is a popular keynote speaker and architectural designer, who has garnered numerous awards over her 40-plus-year career, including the prestigious Trumpet Award, an honorary doctorate degree from Saint Augustine’s College, NAWBO-L.A.’s Hall of Fame Inductee Award and Women Who Dared Award. Her book, “Living My Dream: An Artistic Approach to Marketing,” has been nominated for the 2012 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work-Instructional.

Admission to SAINT JAMES’ lecture is free. Parking is available in lots M, A and the west parking structure. Special hourly and daily permits for lot M can be purchased at the museum front desk. For more information call (909) 537-7373 or visit http://raffma.csusb.edu.

About RAFFMA
The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art is a nationally recognized museum accredited by the American Association of Museums. RAFFMA has accumulated a permanent collection of nearly 1,200 objects focusing on Egyptian antiquities, ceramics and contemporary art. Located at Cal State San Bernardino, RAFFMA houses the largest permanent and public display of Egyptian art in Southern California.

General admission to the museum is free. Suggested donation is $3. Parking at Cal State San Bernardino is $5 per vehicle. The museum is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and is closed Friday and Sunday. For more information, call (909) 537-7373 or visit the RAFFMA website at http://raffma.csusb.edu.

Vienna was the city of Beethoven and Klimt. Through masterfully performed live music and a vivid collage of images and art stories, the audience will be magically transported in time to the culturally rich city.

The art stories, opening with Neoclassicism and ending with the Vienna Secession, will be intermixed with live music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Johann Strauss, Johannes Brahms, Richard Wagner and Gustav Mahler.

Nineteenth century Vienna played a major role in European politics and culture, said RAFFMA director Eva Kirsch, who will give the lecture.

The evening will feature the musical talents of Cynthia Jansen, mezzo-soprano; Suzan Hanson, soprano; Victoria Kirsch, pianist; San Bernardino’s Symphonie Jeunesse, a youth strings orchestra; and Michael Tacchia, pianist. Michèle Tacchia will conduct.

Diverse and cosmopolitan, Vienna was seen as the city at the crossroads – a combination of Italian liveliness, German depth and Slavic melancholy. Home to many great talents – writers, visual artists, scientists, philosophers and, most of all, musicians – the vibrant and conflicted city was center stage in the essential artistic fight of the period – the one between the eternal and the transitory, between classicism and romanticism.

About RAFFMA
The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art is a nationally recognized museum accredited by the American Association of Museums. It is the only accredited art museum in San Bernardino; RAFFMA has accumulated a permanent collection of nearly 1,200 objects focusing on Egyptian antiquities, ceramics and contemporary art. Located at Cal State San Bernardino, RAFFMA houses the largest permanent and public display of Egyptian art in Southern California.

General admission to the museum is free. Suggested donation is $3. Parking at Cal State San Bernardino is $5 per vehicle.

The museum is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and is closed Friday and Sunday. For more information, call (909) 537-7373 or visit the RAFFMA website at http://raffma.csusb.edu.