El Chicano 06/30/22

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EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 59, NO. 28

June 30, 2022

The Cheech Marin Museum is now open in the Inland Empire

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By Justice Sandoval, community writer

www.iecn.com

Califor nia Curb Appeal has insight on the future of the housing mar ket Pg. 3

he Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art, Culture & Industry Museum has opened its doors in Downtown Riverside, making it a significant win for Chicanos around the nation, especially in the Inland Empire.

Walking around The Cheech as a young Chicano, I saw my life portrayed in bright colors and museum lighting. The emotion and perspective of each artist felt like home, and from Cheech Marin’s speech, that was his intention, “We can finally redefine inclusion.”

You can feel the passion in Cheech’s voice as he spoke about his collection and the beauty that perfectly depicted his life. “I collected a lot of these paintings because they reminded me of the neighborhood I grew up in,” said Marin. “I couldn’t be prouder of anything I’ve ever done in my Museum, cont. on next pg.

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EDDIE SANDOVAL

Riverside’s Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson awarding Cheech Marin with a ceremonial Key to the city on June 17th, 2022.

Jo i n t h e S a n B e r n a r d i n o S y m p h o n y O r c h e s t r a for an evening of music under the stars

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The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director and Conductor Anthony Parnther, will present an evening of music under the stars – with fireworks Saturday, July 2, on the San Bernardino Valley College football field. Repertoire includes patriotic favorites, works from the American Songbook, and Tchaikovsky's bombastic 1812 Overture!

"It's so important to me to find more ways to bring our amazing community together in as many varied ways as possible, while celebrating the unmatched musical contributions of our country," said Maestro Parnther.

Two vocalists have been selected to perform with the Symphony. Explained Maestro Parnther, "Both Laura Dickinson Symphony, cont. on pg. 2

PHOTO SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

America the Beautiful, an evening of patriotic and pops music under the stars will be held at the San Bernardino Valley College Football field on July 2nd, with Music Director and Maestro Anthony Parnther.


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