IEW Iss. 8.39 by Inland Empire Weekly

Volume 8, Issue 39 • December 26- January 1, 2014 • www.IEWEEKLY.com • Every Thursday

GET YOUR PHO ON WITH CALIBASIL | HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GET BUSTED | THE GUT-BUSTING HILARITY OF PABLO FRANCISCO

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Hauntingly good Unsigned and with a great sense of humor, we’ve got Ghosts in Pocket . . . and it’s out band of the week!

news

Electronic duo Zeds Dead is taking over Pomona!

Pablo Francisco may very well be the funniest celeb impressionist— ever.

THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME

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COMICAL CHARACTERS

Photo by Bill Gerdes

CALENDAR

Duck Dynasty—now with racists and homophobes . . . Brad Pitt is 50 years old and still as handsome as ever!

Head out to Upland’s The Wire for one last huzzah before it closes for good . . . and celebrate the New Year at the hippest place in town.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty takes audiences on one man’s amazing journey to live.

HELLO, BAHN MI!

Calibasil is a sweet, clean place to stuff up on quality Vietnamese fare.

How can anyone accuse SeaWorld of animal abuse? The animals are always smiling!

06 | News of the Weird

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Cover design VIidal Diaz

THE RUNDOWN

FINAL WORD

Get lost in the excitement of New Year’s Eve with our Nightclub issue!

Like an episode of 21 Jump Street, narcotics agents bust high school drug dealers in Perris and Menifee.

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IE UNDERCOVER

06 | !Ask a Mexican! 12 | Dining Guide 26 | Planet Waves

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Local News

High School Drug Busts Riverside County Officials are targeting the younger drug market in recent undercover investigations By Alex Distefano

A real life 21 Jump Street scenario played itself out at two IE area high school campuses earlier this month. The Riverside County Sheriff had two sting operations both using undercover narcotics agents. On December 12, at Paloma Valley High in Menifee and Perris High in the city of Perris there were arrests of around two dozen students, according to the Press Enterprise. However, there were conflicting reports about the exact number of people taken into custody; the L.A. Times reported 25 arrests, while CBS reported 24 and The NY Daily News reported 22. The most recent arrests at the two campuses included two adult students according to the Press Enterprise. They were identified as 19-year old Erick De La Cruz and 18-year-old Serina Ramirez, who were both taken into custody at Perris High School. All the other students were taken into police custody but into juvenile hall facilities, due to their ages. This latest bust is just a list of many that have gone on campuses throughout the IE over the past few years. In 2012, a similar investigation occurred: Two high schools in Temecula also yielded around two dozen arrests of students. But, of those students, one was a special education student with autism. Now, his family has filed a lawsuit against the Temecula Valley Unified School District, which is still pending. Students wonder if the techniques are safe and ethical, and many wonder just what kind of drugs and what quantities were seized at the busts. But, according to statements from the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department, the Special Investigations Bureau (SIB) has different goals in mind and is not

out to bust major drug suppliers with these types of on-campus drug operations. The program is not designed to recover large amounts of drugs. The program is designed to quell hand-to-hand narcotics transactions on campus. The amounts purchased are typical of the type of transactions that normally occur in our community high school campuses, which may lead to other criminal activity,” said the statement about

Law & Disorder

Are you a true crime buff ? Then go to ieweekly.com every Friday and click on “The Watch Dog” under “News” for the latest cops ’n‘ robbers stuff. Publisher Jeremy Zachary Editor-In-Chief Evan Senn Entertainment Editor Ashley Bennett calendar editor Jamie Solis WEB editor Zachariah Weaver Art Director Steven Myrdahl Editorial Design DirectoR Tommy LaFleur Graphic Designer Vidal Diaz

Editorial Contributors Gustavo Arellano, Alex Bradley Stacy Davies, Jasen Davis, Alex Distefano, Eric Francis, Bill Gerdes, Jeff Girod, S.A. Hawkins, Kimberly Johnson Robin Johnson, Carl Kozlowski, Robert Kreutzer, Michelle Lepori, Kevin Longrie, Dan MacIntosh, Molly McFly Will Morrison, Arrissia Owen, Kathryn Poindexter, Nancy Powell, Paul Rogers, James Saunders, Joy Shannon, Andrea Steedman, Terri Schlichenmeyer, Liquid Todd, Tamara Vallejos, Suzanne Walsh, Simon Weedn

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the ongoing investigations at other IE area high schools. The drug raids at the two local high school campuses netted in various types of drugs, including prescription narcotics, crack, cocaine, speed, heroin, ecstasy, marijuana and hashish. According to the news reports and the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department, there were two deputies that were undercover agents—as high school students, a female at Paloma and a male at Perris. The deputies were on the campus since the start of the school year, which began their investigation. The Sheriffs worked in conjunction with the Perris and Menifee Police Departments, as well the Riverside County Regional Gang

InternS Dulce Balandran, Victoria Banegas, Kimberly Johnson, Derek Obregon

Account Executives Bobby Robles, Dave Ruiz

Contributing Artists and Photographers Barry Bruner, Bettina Chavez, Kristopher Christensen, John Gilhooley, Nicholas Ivins, Kimberly Johnson Khai Le, Scott Lost, Seth Wheel

Business Manager Linda Lam

Director of Sales & Marketing Jim Saunders

IT Manager Serg Muratov

distribution manager Cruz Bobadilla VP of Finance Michael Nagami

office manager Iris Norsworthy

VP of Operations David Comden

office assistant Jamie Solis

President Bruce Bolkin

Task Force the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office other local and regional narcotics agencies. Lt. Paul Bennett from the Riverside county Sheriff ’s Department told the Press Enterprise that in this case at the two high schools, none of those arrested had Special Needs. He also said that the undercover deputies involved in the investigations specific training about handling Special Needs students and avoiding entrapment. Aside from the drug bust, according to Sheriff ’s officials, the use of drug sniffing dogs and random searches is also used to help combat the rampant use and dealing of drugs on our campuses throughout the IE region. IE Inland Empire Weekly newspaper is published every Thursday and distributes 30,000 papers at over 1,200 locations throughout the Inland Empire. No articles, illustrations, photographs, or other matter within may be reproduced without written permission. Inland Empire Weekly® is a registered trademark of Southland Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Subscriptions are available for $50 for six months; $80 per year. Archive issues are available for $3 per copy. 2175 Sampson Ave. | Suite 118 Corona | California | 92879 phone 951.284.0120 | fax 951.284.2596 www.IEWEEKLY.com

By Alex Bradley

Thursday, December 19

Wednesday, December 18

We all expect white trash fools to be dumb and ignorant, so it’s a little strange that this one white trash loser is getting so much guff—its like people expected him to be smart and well-informed just because he has a ton of money from some ridiculous T.V. show. Since when does T.V. make people smarter? Honestly . . . Phil Robertson from A&E’s Duck Dynasty made some ridiculously ignorant remarks about gay people and black people in a magazine interview, and was immediately suspended from the show and the network. In the January issue of GQ, Robertson said homosexuality is a sin and puts it in the same category as bestiality and promiscuity. “It seems like, to me, a vagina—as a man—would be more desirable than a man’s anus. That’s just me. I’m just thinking: There’s more there! She’s got more to offer. I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I’m saying? But hey, sin: It’s not logical, my man. It’s just not logical.” When asked what he thought was sinful, Robertson replied, “Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men,” Robertson said. In addition to his comments about homosexuality, Robertson also spoke about race and growing up in Louisiana before the civil rights era. The NAACP and the Human Rights Campaign wrote a joint letter to the president of A&E expressing “outrage and deep concern about the recent racist, homophobic and ill-informed remarks made by Phil Robertson.” It is pretty strange for us to expect such large and real thoughts to fit inside this person’s tiny little brain. He’s already got the Bible’s most prized lessons up in there, how much more can he really fit?!?

Soooo . . . Dennis Rodman is apparently trying to stay alive—not only in our hearts but in our minds too. Perhaps that’s why he chose to hang out with Kim Jong Un—wait, that’s not right. Kim Jong Un is a super weird, awful dictator . . . Hmm . . . His new nickname is amazing though. Wanna know what it is? The Worm. —Yeah, we don’t know. Apparently, Rodman is training the North Korean basketball team for a January game against a yet unannounced set of former NBA players. (Hey Dennis, call your old teammate Michael Jordan. He’s not busy. Clearly.) The whole controversial effort has been called “basketball diplomacy.” Rodman’s trip—sponsored by the UK-based online betting company Paddy Power—is the 52-year-old’s third to North Korea. Dennis Rodman is 52 . . . But guess what? Brad Pitt is 50! Who wore it best— Pitt or Rodman? HA!

Friday, December 20

I think it’s safe to say that Brad Pitt is clearly never going to stop being SO GODDAMM attractive. He’s 50, and he still looks as handsome as he did when he was 28. DAAAYYYYUMMMM.

Saturday, December 21

Roll out the wrapping paper with Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon? Umm yes please! Saturday Night Live had the right idea. Those kinds of professional “wrappers” should be on every corner. Super hot men dressed in wrapping paper and gift bags like lean and sweet treats ready to be ripped to shreds? Yeah, I could deal with that.

That’d be okay. Jimmy Fallon is leaving The Late Show and taking over The Tonight Show. He says he’s excited to be bringing it back to New York—honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if he was gonna take over the world.

Sunday, December 22

Christmas and Hanukah parties today. Boy, I never feel like slitting my wrists until I have to go to one of these holiday parties. I swear I must’ve seen and awkwardly hugged more pushy, loud and foodcrazed women in one day than I’ve seen all year. Thanks goodness for the Manischewitz and RumWassail.

Monday, December 23

President Obama’s selection of Billie Jean King for the official U.S. delegation to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games is a stroke of genius. What better way to show the nation’s disgust for President Vladimir Putin’s anti-gay propaganda law than for Obama to send an American cultural icon and sports legend who also happens to be openly gay? Saturday Night Live named her “Obama’s Big Gay Middle Finger.” LOVE IT. Now, if only we could use Obama’s Big Gay Middle Finger to somehow poke Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson right in the eye ball and say,. . . Hmmm ...

Tuesday, December 24

Christmas Eve for some people. For me, it’s drink too much rum and harass my ex-boyfriends day. Good times. Merry Bitchmas. IE

BULLETIN

FEMALE ARCHITECT FROM RIVERSIDE TO BE HONORED Not so long ago the WEEKLY featured an exhibit reflecting on the works of famed architect Julia Morgan who contributed her talents to over 700 different buildings in her lifetime, including St. John’s Presbyterian Church in Berkeley, Asilomar YWCA in Pacific Grove, Hearst Castle in San Simeon and most importantly, the Riverside Art Museum building. Born in 1872, Morgan was the first Riverside Art Museum woman to graduate from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in civil engineering in 1894. Now Morgan is earning another step for womankind as the first woman to win the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Gold Medal Award. Every year an AIA medal is awarded the highest honor given by the school to an individual “whose significant body of work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture.” Although Morgan has long since been deceased for over 50 years, she will be honored at the AIA 2014 National Convention and Design Exposition in Chicago. Morgan will be the 70th winner of the award, which will be immortalized onto the school’s Wall of Honor at the AIA headquarters in Washington D.C. IE DECEMBER 25 - January 1, 2014 | IEWEEKLY.com

BY Gustavo Arellano

BY Chuck Shepherd

News of the

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MEXICAN! Dear Readers: Since it’s the end of the year and the Mexican is on his 18th tamale (made by the mujeres in his family, of course), behold some letters from angry readers (and one fan), along with my answers. Enjoy your champurrado, gracias for a great 2013, and may your 2014 involve more cousins smuggled into los Estados Unidos than ever before! Dear Phony Mexican: I read and enjoy your column on a regular basis. I, more often than than not, respect your perspective on issues as they are presented to you. However, your response to CARROS two weeks ago was disingenuous. You referenced [Federal Highway Administration] statistics as justification for what I believe is passiveaggressive behavior. I divide my time between Denver and Puerto Vallarta. What CARROS was describing is spot on. I’m a driver and a pedestrian in both cities. The difference is in Mexico all of the pedestrians cross the intersection with purpose and intent to reach the other side. In Denver “most” of the pedestrians cross the intersections with the intent to reach the other side with the exception of the younger Mexicans. They seem to make this into an “I dare you” or “F U” experience. “Hmmm…you want to turn, well, maybe I/we will eventually get out of the way sooner or later after I’m done being “way cool”. So, with all due respect, while your FHA statistics are disturbing, I can’t help but think that this may in fact be a chicken or the egg issue. (Passive Aggressive). If you want we can do this in Spanish. Peyton’s Pendejo

There are of course exceptions on both sides. But focusing on the exceptions does nothing to solve the problem. I don’t suspect you’ll like hearing that. And that is why politicians don’t say it, and that is why nothing changes. Model Minority Man Dear Gabacho: And, again, class almost always determines which families push their children to better their station. Can you explain generational poverty among gabachos in the South? Of course you can’t, so why beholdest thou the mote that is in Mexicans’ eyes, but considerest not the beam that is in thine gabachos’ own eye? I’ve been reading you column for the last year and a half, and sometime I can’t help but laugh at the things you say. As a fellow Mexican, I’ve been thinking a lot about the racism that’s thrown my way every day. I live in Kansas, and its full of racist people but I just wanted to hear you thoughts over this subject and maybe can throw a laugh in there. Hope to see this in the paper! Saul from Salina Dear Wab: Mexicans and Kansas and funny? Your Secretary of State, Kris Kolbach, is a pinche pendejo baboso. And boxer Brandon Rios is a punching bag. Your statement that the beans assimilate as the previous immigrants in the past? You got to have your head up your ass so far that you don’t know which way daylight is located. The beaners aren’t educated, they can’t speak English, they remain on the bottom of the graduation rate in the country. No surprise: look at the shit hole country where they came from—same stats. Richard the Randy Racist

Querido Gabacho: Los cholos no son mexicanos. Regarding your reply to the guy “not wearing bean colored glasses”: It is all about which families put an emphasis on education, not getting pregnant, and achievement. Lots of Asian immigrant families do, and their kids succeed and move up the economic ladder quickly. Lots of Hispanic families do not, so they more often see generational poverty.

Dear Gabacho: I have a hard time taking seriously a man who goes on and on about education—but wrote on the subject line for his email “assimulate.” Ask the Mexican at themexican@ askamexican.net, be his fan on Facebook, follow him on Twitter @gustavoarellano or ask him a video question at youtube.com/ askamexicano!

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Weird

LEAD STORY

America’s foremost advocate for frontal lobotomies as “treatment” for mental disorder, the late Dr. Walter Freeman, performed an estimated 3,500 lobotomies during the 1940s and 1950s before opposition finally solidified against him, according to a December 2013 investigation by The Wall Street Journal. At the peak of his influence, he was so confident that he demonstrated the procedure to skeptics by hammering an icepick (“from his own kitchen,” the Journal reported) into both eye sockets of an electrical-shocked patient and “toggling” the picks around the brain tissue, certain that he was severing “correctly.” For years, Freeman (a neurologist untrained in surgery) marshaled positive feedback from enough patients and families for the procedure to survive criticism, and he spent his final years (until his death in 1972) securing patient testimonials to “prove” the validity of lobotomies.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Each Nov. 1 is a day (or two) of craziness in the isolated mountain village of Todos Santos Cuchumatanes, Guatemala, where Mayan tradition commands continuous horse races through town, jockeyed by increasingly drunk riders, until only a sober-enough winner remains. Collisions occur in the Race of the Souls, and occasionally someone dies, but the misfortune is met with a collective shrug and regarded as a spiritual offering for fertile crops during the coming year, according to an eyewitness this year reporting for Vice.com. Ironically, for the rest of the year, the village is largely alcohol-free except for that on hand to sell to tourists. Since the 13th century, sheepherders in Spain have had the right (still honored) to use 78,000 miles of paths in the country for seasonal flock migrations—even some streets of Madrid, including a crossing of Puerta del Sol, described as Madrid’s Times Square. The shepherds pay a customary, token duty, which, according to an October Associated Press dispatch, the government proudly accepts, given the prominence of Spain’s native Merino sheep breed in the world’s wool market. Postal worker Umakant Mishra, of Kanpur city in Uttar Pradesh, India, was freed by a criminal court in December—29 years after he was

charged when a money-order account turned up 92 cents short. Mishra was called to judicial hearings 348 times over the years, but it was not until recently that the government admitted it had no witnesses for the court to hear against him. A December BBC News dispatch reported, citing “official” figures, that more than 30 million cases are pending in Indian courts.

LATEST RELIGIOUS MESSAGES

The evangelical educational organization Answers in Genesis, which has established a series of children’s books and a creationist museum, announced recently that it would enter the bond market to fund its most ambitious project—a creationist amusement park centered around a “life-size” reconstruction of Noah’s Ark, for which it estimates it will need at least $73 million from investors. Issuing bonds might be seen as desperate since AiG has raised only $13.6 million privately since proposing the Ark-park, but a Georgetown University finance professor, contacted by Slate.com, suggested that the bonds’ terms place them in the high-risk “junk bond” category (perhaps better described as “faith-based,” having virtually no resale value and without an independent bond rating).

QUESTIONABLE JUDGMENTS

Took It Too Far: Coughlan elementary school in Langley, British Columbia, announced to parents in November that henceforth it would not just prohibit abusive or unwanted physical contact among its kindergarteners, but all contact. Officials said they were responding to parents who objected to “rough play,” but, said another parent, incredulous, “No tag, no hugging, no touching at all. . . . I am not going to tell my daughter she can’t touch her friends at school. I am going to teach her boundaries.” Tone Deaf: In South Africa, with one of the highest incidences of rape in the world, one question on its recent nationwide high school standardized drama test asked students to direct (as if staging a play) the rape of a baby, given only certain props. South Africa’s Education Department defended the question as assessing pupils’ concept of “using metaphor” as a theatrical technique. The question was based on an award-winning play by anti-rape activist Lara Foot Newton (who, of course, wrote primarily for adults).

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The best part about the holidays tend to be spending time away from work and with people you care about. It’s a pretty stressful season. With all the responsibilities, buying presents, spending time with relatives, cooking and planning gatherings . . . the anxiety and stress can get heavy. But fear not! New Year’s is all about embracing the new and exciting year ahead, so it’ll all be over soon. You can start fresh and finish big all at the same time! The Inland Empire is a great place for New Year’s celebrations across the board. We’ve got great clubs, and even better parties—the best part? It’s close by! Check out our favorite picks for New Year’s options and come party with the Weekly! By: Victoria Banegas, Dulce Balandran, Derek Obregon, Kimberly Johnson and Alex Bradley.

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2014 the Final Countdown Looking for a fun and rowdy night of New Years Eve shenanigans? Look no further than Piano Piano: One of the Inland Empire’s most fun and provocative dueling piano shows. With improvised and requested songs performed by talented pianists this “raunchy” bar gives a new meaning to fun. Singing top 40 hits, with clever personal touches, the performers at Piano Piano will make darn sure that you participate in one of the best New Years celebrations the IE has to offer. Not only will you experience a fun and exciting show, but guests are encouraged to join in on the action by singing along and even singing on stage with the performers. Party favors will be available for guest as an added celebratory perk to keep the crowd riled up during this five-hour long performance, which finishes off with a delectable champagne toast. With reservations available for parties up to four, this is an ideal way to ring in the New Year with a few of your loved ones, while making some new and exciting friends at Piano Piano.

New Years Eve Countdown to 2014 This year, celebrate the coming of 2014 with style. Located above the historic Fox Theater in downtown Pomona, the Skyfox Lounge has become one of the Inland Empire’s most established nightspots. Bringing the Hollywood nightlife to the IE, Skyfox Lounge is fully equipped with three dance floors accompanied with DJs playing sets of hip-hop and EDM, a full bar and a variety of go-go dancers to get the crowd hyped. With its sleek and sophisticated interior, Skyfox Lounge encourages guests to look their best when ringing in the New Year at this event. VIP and bottle service reservations are available for exclusive group parties which are accommodated with lush seating for your comfort and enjoyment. If you’re not partying with a group of friends, worry not, simply enjoy the sleek design of this club. Not only will Skyfox Lounge’s interior feel like an ideal setting for a NYE celebration, the view from its rooftop balcony will make you feel like you’re partying with the whole town. Enjoy a fun and unique experience at Skyfox Lounge and dance the night away on its classy rooftop. The countdown starts seconds before midnight followed by a balloon drop, so have your drink in hand and toast in the New Year with some of the best.

Royal Falconer New Years Celebration It’s been another year full of hardships and memories, but you’ve finally made it to the end. You need a place to unwind and ring in the New Year, but maybe this year it’s time to stray away from the monotonous and traditional party at your friend’s house. Start a new tradition and come party at the famous Royal Falconer in Redlands. You can’t beat the laid-back atmosphere of the oldest pub in town, with its traditional British cuisine like Fish and Chips and Shepherd’s Pie. Not to mention the proud selection of over 20 draught beers on tap. The amazing food isn’t even the real reason why The Royal Falconer’s New Year’s celebration is the event to attend. Truly, the Kevin R. Blandford Memorial Pipe Band (the Inland Empire’s best bag pipe band) will be blowing guests away with its traditional and well-practiced Scottish bagpiping. Since half of the world celebrates New Years before it reaches midnight here in the U.S., plan accordingly because this shin-dig starts early—the Royal Falconer will be counting down the British New Year at 4pm. That means you can still choose to keep those “traditional” plans at midnight if you want . . . or you can just stay at the ole’ pub and bring in the new year twice! Your call.

Piano Piano at Double Tree, 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, (909) 626-2411; www.doubletree3.hilton.com.

Skyfox Lounge, 345 S. Garey Ave., Pomona, (909) 784-3671; www.skyfoxpomona.com.

Royal Falconer, 106 Orange St., Redlands, (909) 307-8913; www.theroyalfalconer.com.

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PALM SPRINGS Burger Records presents: New Year’s Eve 2014 The Christmas madness is over and now it’s time to find that perfect fun spot to spend the last night of the year. You can go to any old club, with its DJ and dancing, but why not rock out to a handful of live bands at the hottest spot in Palm Springs instead? The Ace Hotel in Palm Springs is known as a major hipster hot spot, which makes it the coolest place to be for that New Years kiss or Champagne toast at midnight. This New Year’s Eve, the Ace Hotel teams up with Burger Records to host the last indie rockin’ party of 2013. Burger Records has been “making rare to well-done records and tapes since 2007 Yeah that’s right. They still believe in making tapes. The first 250 ticket holders get a free compilation tape featuring all of the amazing bands playing that perform on this night. Featured in this amazing lineup for this rockin’ New Year’s Eve is the Allah-Las, Night Beats, The Pesos, Tara Fox and the Desert Sands, DJs and a special mystery guest. There’s no better party in the desert than here. Tickets are $20, first come first serve. Ace Hotel, 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, (760) 325-9900; www.acehotel/palmsprings.

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SAN BERNARDINO

New Years at The Menagerie As the countdown begins to reign in a new year, where do you want to be? What soundtrack will represent the finale scene closing out your 2013? There is no greater disservice one can do than to devalue the importance of memories. Frankly, that’s a direct reflection that one must be okay with the subpar, the lack luster or the mundane—a definite no-no in the quest to live life to the fullest. So, for your sake, make sure what you are doing when the clock strikes 12 is actually how you want your night to be remembered. New Years at The Menagerie Night Club is one way to close this year’s chapter on a high note. The club, which just celebrated 30 years of housing some of the most monumental LGBT community bashes in any area code, will be hosting a dance party to rival all. Get there early for the party favors and stay late for a memorable champagne toast at midnight. The DJs will be equipped with songs for the sole purpose of dancing, maybe even to rejoice in your year’s successes and say good riddance to its faults. Either way, it will be a night to fondly remember.

New Years Eve with Joshua Paige Band Every community needs a saloon; it’s only right. Without one, how else are big name acts like Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney or Jason Aldean supposed to find a reason to stop in ‘round these parts? Luckily, San Bernardino got the memo over 20 years ago when they opened the doors of The Brandin’ Iron, Southern California’s own “new generation country club.” This isn’t just any country hub though; this joint takes the country culture not to “the next level,” but to completely new heights. Combining the energy of the traditional club scene with the beloved country genre that so many of citizens of the IE adore, it’s made itself a one-stop-shop for good food, good brews, good tunes and good vibes all around. The Brandin’ Iron will be continuing these awesome vibes come New Years Eve with a line-up of live music, champagne toasts and some “high NRG” country tunes. If you’ve yet to be exposed to country music that you can get into, it’s probably because you haven’t looked hard enough. Take the Joshua Paige Band for example—kick-ass country from your own backyard. The Brandin’ Iron is notorious on the club circuit for a reason.

Doors open at 7:00pm. The Menagerie, 3581 University Ave., Riverside, (951) 788-8000; www.clubmenagerie.com.

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Event begins at 9pm with Joshua Paige Band at The Brandin’ Iron, 320 S. E. St., San Bernardino, (909) 888-7388; www.brandinironsaloon.com.

Band of the week Ghosts in Pocket

MEMBERS: Keith Richard Beshwate (vocals/guitar/keyboard), Zach Mullen (guitars), Nick Hartman (bass) and Chris Pulley (drums). CITIES OF ORIGIN: Riverside. KINDERED SPIRITS: Elliott Smith and The National. RECENT RELEASES: Shadowbox (June 2013). WEBSITES: www.ghostsinpocket.com. FREQUENTS: Back to the Grind (Riverside), dba256 Gallery Wine Bar (Pomona), Mission Tobacco Lounge (Riverside), Rack’s (Corona), Sevilla (Riverside) and Worthington’s (Riverside).

There’s nothing the Weekly loves more than a local, unsigned indie rock band with a great sense of humor. Yeah, the music they play is obviously just as important to us—but we also like to have fun and laugh a little bit. This band’s ‘about’ section on Facebook definitely had us LOLing, saying they want to rock our balls, even if we don’t have any. The band also explains that its goal is to make us (the fans) think, love, dance and drink when enjoying Ghosts in Pockets live. Feels like a match made in heaven . . . because that’s exactly what we want to be doing, all at the same time. For our featured Band of the Week, Ghosts in Pocket, writing relatable and passionate music is clearly a strong point for this group of guys. Releasing an album entitled Shadowbox this last summer, we recommend you check out our favorite songs, “Brainwave” and “Hallway.” It could be the passionate and clever lyrics or the tunes that are reminiscent to some of our favorite bands that make the music so relatable and really drew us in. Ghosts in Pocket has the tunes you’re missing on your iPod. Don’t just take our word for it—go and download this 10-track vehicle of amazingness, and you won’t be disappointed. How did your band get together? Zach Mullen: Keith and I met through mutual friends while we were both attending UCR. He kept it hidden for a while that he could play, but once I finally got him to get together with me, I found out he actually had some songs. I was already jamming with Chris and Nick at the time, so I thought it would be a good fit. We got together one rainy evening at a practice studio

in Hollywood, laid down some crudely recorded demos, and the rest is in the books. How do you describe your music? Nick Hartman: We just tell people “indie rock,” and then go from there; gauge the audience, and supply the appropriate sample. But we’re most often compared to Interpol and Echo and the Bunnymen, which is high praise as far as we’re concerned. What is the story behind the name of your band? Keith Richard Beshwate: It’s from Dave Eggers’ A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, and it’s a phrase that’s always stuck with me. I think it relates to our music in that, unlike having skeletons in the closet, your ghosts are always with you. Also, skeletons in the closet is just a skoch too punk for us. What can fans expect from a live Ghosts in Pocket performance? Hartman: Just four dudes playing some killer tunes, rockin’ the same amount of energy for five people as we would for 50. The music is high energy, heavy and atmospheric . . . If we’re not sore the next morning, we didn’t show up the night before. Is there anything else you’d like us to know? Richard Beshwate: We live our band life by a motto that we set way back when, when we were first hanging out in the shop: “Love each other, have fun” . . . The unspoken third to that is “and make good music.” It’s simple, but it works for us. IE

MUSIC

THE GROWTH OF EDM Zeds Dead is the leading future of dubstep By Simon Weedn

As 2013 draws to a close, it’s apparent that electronic dance music has continued its meteoric rise throughout the year, making it harder and harder for its detractors to deny that the genre is more than just a passing trend. Perhaps the most significant sign of this is that the genre is beginning to attract an array of artists and musicians who were previously working with other types of music, and are now beginning to refocus the gaze on Electronic Dance Music (EDM), bringing flavors and influences from previous styles to the burgeoning genre. Few artists exemplify this growing fusion of styles and influences like Canadian EDM duo, Zeds Dead. The group, made up of producers Dylan “DC” Mamid and Zach “Hooks” Rapp-Rovan, initially developed its talents with hiphop production before discovering a love for various EDM sub-genres and deciding to try its hand at electronic music production. Though Zeds Dead has only been around for just under five years, the group has developed a large following and a growing reputation for having one of the most unique and diverse sounds in the scene. While many electronic groups have found themselves married to the ever popular variety of dubstep, which revolves solely around energy build ups and so-called “drops,” Zeds Dead’s sound varies heavily from this formula. The group, instead, takes a variety of tones and textures associated with dubstep and blends them with more minimalist early-era drum and bass, hip-hop inspired beats and phrasing, adding in hints and splashes of other house and electro, rave styles. When asked how Zeds Dead arrived at such a distinct, highly varied sound, Hooks comments, “Well, it’s mostly from having an open mind to listen to different things.” He explains further, “I do graffiti and I would go over to some of my homey’s places and draw and they would have on Aphex Twin and Boards Of Canada, or drum and bass like Calyx & Teebee, and I listened to that and it just seeped into my production. I wanted to make cool stuff with different noises/textures and learn to do that, because predominantly before I would just work with samples and rare records and cut them.” Though Zeds Dead has yet to release a full-length record, it has found a great deal of success with individual song releases on its Soundcloud page as well as a pair of digital-only EP releases, Hot Sauce and Adrenaline. The group does

seem to be aiming at a potential album release sometime in the future when the time is right and it develops its ideal material for it. For the moment though, the pair seems to be content with their current release methods. “We are working on an album, we have been for sometime,” says Hooks. “But we keep putting stuff off and we keep putting out tracks that would have been on it and making new things instead. So I have no idea when the album will come out, but we’re going to keep releasing music constantly because we have a lot of stuff.” However it should be said that whenever it is that a Zeds Dead album should come to pass, its audience will have a lot to be looking forward to. “We’d like it to function as something you can play through the entire way, something that will really take you on a journey, like The Dark Side Of The Moon and things like that,” Hooks explains. Though an album might be a bit far off still, Zeds Dead fans have a lot to be excited for wit it’s much-anticipated performance at the Fox Theater in Pomona. The tour will see the group appearing at some of the biggest non-festival venues it has played so far. Additionally, like many large EDM acts, Zeds Dead will be trucking around an extensive visual/lights show with it to delight its audiences as well. “We have these three diamonds that have LED’s inside them that light up and do this infinity mirror thing that looks like it goes on forever, which is really cool and trippy,” says Hooks. “We’ll also have a custom DJ booth that has a big video wall on it.” While many may see the close of the year as a natural end of a cycle, for Zeds Dead, it only seems to represent more new beginnings and opportunities for continued growth. Most certainly it’s a group that even people who are generally not EDM fans should be paying attention to and keeping an ear out for; its everchanging sound is too interesting and unique not to be checked out. IE Zeds Dead w/ Destructo, Cory Enemy at Fox Pomona, S. Garey Ave., Pomona, (877) 283-6976; www.foxpomona.com. Sat, Dec. 26. 9pm. $23.50-$45.

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arts & culture

INSTANT IMPRESSION

Comedian Pablo Francisco impersonates celebrities like nobody’s business By Jasen T. Davis

Pablo Francisco’s comedy is an ever-evolving cavalcade of celebrity impressions, incisive observations and absurd juxtapositions that has entertained incredible amounts of people all over the planet. Francisco’s recent tour across Europe resulted in sold out shows from the famous Troxy in London to Amsterdam’s legendary Milky Way. Before that the star toured Australia and performed at the South African Comedy Festival. While some comics are going places, Francisco has already been there. In spite of his talent, genius and

continuing fame and fortune, the comedian known as Pablo Francisco still stays humble. “This is just a hobby that became a career,” he says. “Performing over in Europe is just like performing everywhere else, it’s just that they speak several languages.” More than a decade after making his mark with pitch-perfect renditions of Al Pacino, Arnold Schwarzenegger and even Danny Glover, Francisco admits his success still surprises him. “I still feel like I’m just some YouTube karaoke star that got famous.”

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Despite all the success, Francisco admits that for a stand-up comic the fear of going up on stage alone with nothing but a mic stand to protect you from a mob of screaming fans demanding nothing but something to laugh at never goes away. “The fear is a good thing. It’s an adrenaline rush,” he says. “I’ve realized that at this point it is always going to feel like I’m going up for the first time, except now I’m eager to go up on stage. I can’t wait to show the audience something new I’ve been working on to impress them.” Francisco made a name for himself early on by doing pitch-perfect impersonations of famous stars and celebrities. Part of his success is the fact that when someone big does something stupid, he’s there to capitalize because of his ability to sound like the target, whereas other comics are stuck with observational humor. “Believe me; Arnold Schwarzenegger knows how to stay in the news, so I have to keep doing a lot of those voices,” Francisco says. “Like Justin Bieber. He’s marinating himself like he’s some sort of stud. I love him, he’s a good kid, but when you put something as obviously funny as that in my face I have to make fun of you,” he says. Any good stand-up comic will tell you that the joke usually isn’t funny unless there is a body lying on the floor because it was a target. “I’m a millionaire too, but I’ll make fun of you whether you are Angelina

Jolie or Jon Bon Jovi,” he says, his voice morphing into an impression of the rock singer. “It doesn’t matter if you make it or not,” he sings. Francisco is a veteran of television, including his Comedy Central specials They Put It Out There, Bits and Pieces and Ouch, and has also performed on Mind of Mencia, Mad TV and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, but chances are that very soon he’s going to be the star of his own television show. “I’ve been working on a show with Steve Kramer. It’s a cartoon show. We even met with the producers of The Family Guy.” For a natural impersonator like Francisco, an animated series that’s as funny as it is controversial would be the logical choice. Like any comedian, Francisco has thousands of Twitter followers and stays current on Facebook and YouTube. “I make sure there is always some good advice to take home from it. Like, if you want to be a popular at a bar, just pretend to be a little gay,” he says. “Joe Rogan is like that, his podcasts have good information.” I just don’t understand how some people get way too personal with their own tweets. “There are some people who will follow anyone, like Gary Busey, he says, slipping into another dead-on impersonation. “Hi everyone, here’s a picture of a sandwich. I’m going to eat it. Now I’m eating French Fries,” he says. “It’s like thousands of people across America are going out on a date with him.” IE Pablo Francisco at the Ontario Improv, 4555 Mills Cir., Ontario, (909) 484-5411; ontario.improv.com. Thurs, Dec. 26-Sun, Dec. 29. Show times and ticket prices vary.

FILM personal scale that leaves viewers with a stirring consideration of where the American dream is going and about life itself. Mitty is a perfect present for families. Its jaw-dropping adventures—including outracing an explosive volcano—and whimsically funny moments are refreshingly devoid of smut and innuendo, with barely any inappropriate language to be found. This was a dream project of Stiller’s for more than a decade, but he had to overcome the easy labeling of himself as a mere comedic lightweight in order to take the reins of a story with such worldwide scope. The fact that he pulls it off is impressive and should give hope to the everyman and everywoman viewers to not give up on their own deepest wishes. IE

A TALE OF SELF-DISCOVERY The Secret Life of Walter Mitty offers a positive look at the American Dream By Carl Kozlowski

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is writer-director Ben Stiller’s take on the classic James Thurber short story of a nearly anonymous office drone and fellow 99-percenter fantasizing his way through life just to make it tolerable. The story originally released in 1939 and is still one of Thurber’s most popular stories from his career and in American literature. This earlier positive message of the American Dream gave birth to a film of the same name in 1947 which strayed far from the story’s original narrative. Now, over 65 years later after the last film adaptation, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is being retold to a modern audience; one that this generation needs to hear. Mitty is one of the more fitting Christmas Day releases, telling a

powerfully uplifting story that in actuality, almost anyone can enjoy. The movie stars Stiller as the title character, a humble man who works in the basement at the legendary Life magazine in its photo procurement and processing department. Mitty’s life is hopelessly boring and he constantly drifts into daydreams in which he heroically saves the day amid outlandish adventures, such as leaping off a high subway platform and into a burning apartment across the street to save people and a dog from a fire when in reality he just hears a baby crying while waiting for his morning train. He is also too timid to approach the cute new woman at the magazine (Kristen Wiig). But when a corporate takeover that will result in mass layoffs is announced and Mitty can’t find a photo that their top photographer (Sean Penn) insists has to be the cover image for the last issue, he has to finally make the leap into taking action and saving the day for real. That adventure is an amusing one, but more unexpectedly, Stiller has managed to create a true epic film that sends Mitty to Greenland, Iceland and ultimately Afghanistan as he surmounts evermore incredible challenges in his quest to find the photographer and ask where the lost photo might be. Yet when he does learn what it is and where it went, the answers come in a surprisingly intimate and DECEMBER 25 - January 1, 2014 | IEWEEKLY.com

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DINING GUIDE Photo by Bill Gerdes

If you have information that needs to be changed, please e-mail calendar@ieweekly. com or call (951) 284-0120 x585. Average price per entrée: Under $10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $10-$20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $$ Over $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $$$

CHINO THE AVOCADO HOUSE. Fresh breakfast and lunch cooking that tastes like it came straight from grandma’s kitchen. 11618 Central Ave., 909.627.9733.$$ Centro Basco Restaurant. The dishes range from a mix of Spanish and French cuisine. 13432 S. Central Ave., 909.628.9014; www. centrobasco.net. $$ Flo’s Airport Café. Order a large plate of pancakes and watch the planes fly overhead. 7000 Merrill Ave. #8, 909.597.3416. $ GREAT GRINDERS AND BURGERS. Grinders galore, with all kinds of meats and treats. Don’t forget the affordable daily specials, too! 12423 Central Ave., 909.464.0512. $

CLAREMONT

VIVACIOUS VIETNAMESE Riverside’s Calibasil offers fast pho at its finest! By Bill Gerdes

If you were experiencing Vietnamese food for the first time, say 10 years ago—and let’s assume you were something of what would come over the next decade to be called a foodie— there was an air of mystery as you walked into a Vietnamese restaurant. The wafting of smells, décor and even an alphabet that felt, well . . . foreign. Perhaps the ownerswho more than likely took your orderspoke little English and seemed a tad um gruff. You ordered patchwork, guesswork, although you knew you had to try this “pho” thing. And then afterwards maybe you were transformed like Jonathan Gold at the LA Weekly, whose writings about his search for the perfect pho in LA made a Vietnamese soup into an object of fetishistic worship. At the very least, you left your virgin Vietnamese restaurant with a sense of wonder and intrigue. Calibasil is not that place. Calibasil is neither otherworldly, puzzle-worthy, dangerous or plain-old-weird. No, Calibasil is Vietnamese food with all of the mystery and just a little bit of the heart sucked out. And in its place? This is Vietnamese food for the masses, your Uncle Ted, Flo from accounting and before you dismiss me as a pretentious, aging hipster (that I probably am) that’s not a terrible thing. For everysublime hole-in-the-wall pho spot, there are probably two that are either overrated or just plain lousy. Calibasil is definitely not lousy. I had reservations about eating pho that was seemingly served up on the spot, but the broth had obviously been made that morning and been put in pots in the front

to simmer until the next customer walked down the line. A customer at Calibasil simply walks through the line, choosing their ingredients as they go. I went with the Beef Brisket, all the garnishes such as scallions, cilantro, mint and bean sprouts, as well as the beef broth (although they have a veggie pho option too). What Calibasil offers is this transparency—a window into the kitchen—and a chance to watch your food being made. My pho was tasty and hearty, although it wasn’t quite the best pho I have ever tasted. But it’s quick, good and moderately priced. The restaurant itself is bright and clean and the staff extremely helpful and friendly. In many ways Calibasil is the bizzaro-Vietnamese restaurant. I’m also a sucker for Bahn Mi, those lovely little sandwiches that fuse perfectly the Vietnamese and French sensibilities when it comes to food. Simply put, I quite liked the Bahn Mi at Calibasil. I sampled the Garlic Chicken Bahn Mi variety and it was a nice mesh of the garlic sauce interacting with the more traditional ingredients like pickled vegetables and cucumber. The handmade spring rolls were also good. Calibasil and its sister restaurant Oven 450, which features a wide array of flatbreads, are a welcome addition to the University Village shopping center in Riverside. Take Flo from accounting— God knows she needs a break. IE Calibasil Vietnamese Eatery, 3740 Iowa Ave. Ste. 104 Riverside, (951) 684-4770; www.calibasil.com. AE, MC, V.

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EUREKA! BURGER. Try a few layered burgers or salads with a massive selection of beer on tap. Dig in! 580 W. First St., 909.445.8875; www. eurekaburger.com. $$ LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN. If the fancy, exotic name doesn’t tell you that you’ll be chowing down on some French fare, we’re not sure what will. 175 N. Indian Hill Blvd., 909.625.1609; www. lepainquotidien.com. LOVING HUT CLAREMONT. Heaven for both vegans and healthy food seekers alike. 175 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Bldg. A-102, 909.621.1688; www.lovinghut.us/claremont_01. Tutti Mangia ITALIAN GRILL. Pasta, fish, specialties and a host of Italian treats to tickle the taste buds. 102 Harvard Ave., 909.625.4669; www.tuttimangia.com. $$

CORONA ANTHONY’S PIZZA & PASTA. World’s greatest bread sticks, plus killer calzones and of course, the pizza’s always a pie perfecto! 13100 Magnolia Ave., 951.279.6960. $ ASAHI SUSHI. Here they’ve got plenty of tasty rolls and a pretty mean all-you-can-eat menu to boot. 420 N. McKinley St., Corona, 951.738.3000. CAFE SOLE. Pamper your body and your appetite with some healthy Mediterranean cuisine. Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa, 25000 Glen Ivy Rd., Corona, 951.453.6489; www.glenivy. com/springs/cuisine/cafe-sole. CHUCK WAGON CAFÉ. A vintage stop where large portions of crave-worthy comfort foods reign supreme. 1070 E 6th St., 951.737.7162; $ HOT DOG SHOPPE. Tired of the same ol’? Have that time-tested frankfurter dished up in a number of new ways, including the Wonder Tiger, The Justin, Blue German, Angry Dave and Garden of Eden. 510 Hidden Valley Pkwy., 951.898-8702; www.thehotdogshoppe-corona.com. JIMMY’S DINER. It’s tried-true American at this place; classic hamburgers and fries with a big dose of the ’50s for retro ambience. Check out the Elvis mural. 160 E. Ontario Ave., 951.734.0800; www.jimmysdinercorona.com. KING’S FISH HOUSE. It’s definitely a cut above the standard fare corporate crustacean cuisine. Even the bisque rocks (lobster). 2530 Tuscany Rd., 951.284.7900; www.kingsfishhouse.com. OGGI’S PIZZA & BREWING CO. Cleverly named pizzas, authentic Italian pastas and gut-busting appetizers satisfy all! 2363 California Ave. #105, 951.817.0748; www.oggis. com. $$

THE ORIGINAL TACO STOP. For extremely savory street tacos and lip-smacking horchata, The Original Taco Stop is an ideal destination for excellent meat-and-tortilla combinations. (Taco truck not required.) 161 N. McKinley St., 951.340.9088. RA SUSHI. Japanese food for the younger, hipper set of folks in a stylish setting and signature rolls. 2785 Cabot Dr. #101, 951.277.7491; www. rasushi.com. SILVER DOLLAR PANCAKE HOUSE. Flapjacks of all kinds—plus a ton of other breakfast treats. 710 E. 6th St., 951.737.5977; www.silverdollarpancakehouse.com. THE STEAM HAUS GASTRO PUB. It’s got a handful of unique dishes and one well stocked bar; now all you need is a top hat and monocle to match the atmosphere. 2785 Cabot Dr., Ste 110, 951.277.7500; www. steamhausgastropub.com. TOM’S FARMS OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS. Bored of the daily burger grind? Try a Latin Burger, Tom’s Original 1/3 Pounder or the Jumbo Irish Nachos for new tastes. 23900 Temescal Canyon Rd., 951.277.4103; www. tomsfarms.com. $

FONTANA Cowboy Burgers & BBQ. Thick, juicy burgers and heaping plates of barbeque beef ribs. 11673 Etiwanda Ave., 951.681.2020. $ IXTAPA MEXICAN RESTAURANT. Tired of the same old Mexican restaurant? Try some refreshing chips, salsa and guacamole with a few unique entrees like bacon wrapped over juicy shrimp. Mmm! 15035 Foothill Blvd., Suite D, 909.829.1099; www.ixtapafontana.com. Mario’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza. Besides the pizza, this restaurant’s most popular meal is the chicken cacciatore and spaghetti. 9733 Sierra Ave., 909.350.1212. $

MONTCLAIR Bombay Bistro RESTAURANT & BAR. We wonder if the Bombay Bistro knows that Bombay is once again Mumbai? 8851 Central Ave. #E, 909.445.1455; www.bombaybistrobar.com. Tokyo Kitchen. This teppan grill Japanese steak house serves up killer steaks, and the veggie and tofu dish is pretty bangin’. 8851 Central Ave., 909.625.5588; www.tokyokitchenrestaurant.com.

NORCO BLACK HORSE TAVERN AND GRILL. The completely remodeled Black Horse dishes up huge 1 lb. burgers, gourmet sandwiches and the marinated Hanger steak, plus daily lunch and Happy Hour food specials. 1825 Hamner Ave. #A-E, 951.278.2771. $ COWGIRL café 2. This ain’t one of your dimea-dozen burger joints—we’re talkin’ different styles and flavors over here (and the portions, too). 2859 Hamner Ave., 951.371.5465. GRINDER HUT SOUTHERN STYLE BARBECUE. Only open Fridays and Saturdays, but they’re the best two days’ worth of full and half slabs, tritips, links and much more. 2462 Hamner Ave., 951.737.7141; www.grinderhutbbq.com. $$ THE MAVERICK STEAKHOUSE AND SALOON. Steaks, burgers, sandwiches and fries—not to mention all the fun of having it in a saloon! 3841 Old Hamner Rd., 951.734.6640; www. mavericksaloonnorco.com. $ THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE. Pancakes, waffles and crepes galore; plus one helluva “Dutch Baby.” 1750 Hamner Ave., 951.403.6900; www.originalpancakehouse.com. SWEET BASIL THAI BISTRO. Thai food in Norco? You won’t sound so surprised when you see the sweet and spicy meals offered here. 1670 Hamner Ave., Ste 9, 951.280.0805; $

DINING GUIDE ONTARIO BENTO BOX JAPANESE GRILL. A nostalgic lunch tray for adults? This menu will make you wish your high school had made food like this. 2910 S. Archibald Ave., Ste C, 909.923.2323; www.sushibentobox.com. $$ FUSIONS BAR & GRILL. Great grub options exist here, include the tasty fries, soups and, hey, 101 martinis, too! 3550 Porsche Way; www.facebook.com/pages/Fusions-MartiniLounge-and-Grill/173232196044371. New York Grill. Fancy pants people like to go here—NY steaks, Australian lobster tail, lamb and awesome desserts. 950 Ontario Mills Dr., 909.987.1928; www.newyorkgrill.com. $$$ Philly’s Best. Classic hoagies and big Philly cheese steaks, straight from “The City of Brotherly Love.” 4320 E. Mills Cir., 909.484.7433. $ Porter’s Prime Steakhouse. Open weekdays for lunch from 10am to 2pm and daily for dinner starting at 5:30pm. 222 N. Vineyard Ave., 909.418.4808. Rosa’s ITALIAN RESTAURANT. This restaurant serves food of all Italian regions and claims to be best in all their dishes. 425 N. Vineyard, 909.937.1220; www.rosasitalian.com. $$$

heart desires, including chicken, beef and pork plates. 9223 Archibald Ave. #H, 909.484.1177. KABUKI. Don’t let the Victoria Gardens mall give you the “skeevs.” Here you’ll find great selection of sushi that is better than any food court dish. 12595 N. Mainstreet, 909.646.8555; www. kabukirestaurants.com. THE LAZY DOG RESTAURANT AND BAR. This is the place if you want good food for yourself or your canine companion. 11560 4th St., 909.987.4131; www.lazydogcafe.com. $$ LOCO CANTINA & GRILL. Traditional Mexican menu served up to 2am nightly. 11815 Foothill Blvd. #E, 909.980.5800; www.myspace.com/ lococantina&grill. Magic Lamp Inn. Offers American cuisine and is open Tuesday thru Friday for lunch, and Tuesday thru Sunday for dinner. 8189 Foothill Blvd., 909.981.8659; www.themagiclampinn.com. $$$ PAISANO RISTORANTE ITALIANO & BAR. Your goto place for deliciously cooked Italian cuisine. 12574 N. Main St. #3930, Rancho Cucamonga, 909.803.8777; www.paisanoristorante.com. Vince’s Spaghetti. Nearly anyone who grew up in Rancho Cucamonga has had family dinners at this inexpensive, authentic Italian eatery. 8241 Foothill Blvd., 909.981.1003; www. vincesspaghettiroute66.com.

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POMONA THE BURGER HOUSE. Previously known as 2nd on Second Street, this bistro-turned burger joint makes some pretty mean patties. 171 W. 2nd St., Pomona, 909.623.7620; www. theburgerhouse.net. DAY-DAY & DUKE’S WAFFLEHOUSE. Partake in Day-Day’s great soul food cooking and have a glass of Kool-Aid to wash it down. 994 E. Holt Blvd., 909.622.3217; www.facebook. com/Dayday-N-Dukes-Wafflehouse. LOS JARRITOS. It might be Spartan on the inside, but it’s crammed full of flavor on the plates of this Mexican diner. 246 S. Towne Ave., 909.623.3888. NEW YORK DELIGHT. What a delight it is to chomp down on a variety of deli sandwiches featuring fresh-cut meats, some of which actually hail from the Big Apple! 310 S. Thomas St., 909.868.6518; www.nydelight.com. RAWKEN SUSHI. Get your fix of “Bro-sushi;” a few powerful rolls with spice that makes even tough men sweat. 135 E. 2nd St., 909.629.6800; www.rawkensushi.com. THE ROOKERY. Formerly known as Joey’s BBQ, this burger n’ beer joint is taking patty dining to a whole new level. 117 W. 2nd St., 909.815.5215; www.facebook.com/TheRookeryPomona.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA BRIGHT STAR THAI VEGAN CUISINE. Featuring some of the best non-chicken chicken you will ever eat. Full of veg-friendly delights. 9819 Foothill Blvd., 909.980.9797; www.brightstarvegan.com. THE DELI. Top-notch sandwiches and burgers make this simply-named food stop “deli-ghtful.” 9671 Foothill Blvd., 909.989.8122. FARRELL’S ICE CREAM PARLOR. This place brings back all of your childhood memories of loud birthday celebration songs, tasty meals and the best dang selection of ice cream around. 10742 Foothill Blvd., 909.989.8777; www.farrelsusa.com. FLAMINGO PALMS. All the Cuban food your

54 DEGREE’S AT DUANE’S. This wine bar’s servin’ up an assortment of tapas, too. 3649 Mission Inn Ave., 951.341.6767; www.missioninn.com. BEST THAI. In a hurry for some curry? Try this quick, quality, authentic stop. 1735 Spruce St. #F, 951.682.4256; www.bestthai-cuisine.com. $ Café Sevilla. Spanish fare, Tapas bar, the works. Also has dinner shows on weekends. In The Marketplace. 3252 Mission Inn Ave., 951.778.0611; www.cafesevilla.com. $$$ COBBLESTONE BAKERY & DELI. Need a sandwich with an extra kick—or one that’s just extra thick? This place has the tastes and sizes to surprise. 8304 Limonite Ave., 951.685.6161; www. cobblestonebakery.com. DONA TIMOS la cascada MEXICAN GRILL. They’re doing God’s work when it comes to their tacos, enchiladas and burritos. 3635 University Ave., 951.684.8614. s here range from the Irish inspired to the pub-tastic! 3639 Riverside Plaza Dr. #532, 951.682.2933; www.killarneys.com/riverside. $$ KIM’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL. Make sure you sample Kim’s expertly prepared tacos—and some brews to go with them! 2994 Rubidoux Blvd., 951.686.2200. $$ LITTLE GREEN ONIONS. A breakfast place that’s at its best when you stick with the basics. 6723 Brockton Ave., 951.328.1273. Market Broiler. Open daily at 11am for lunch and dinner. Lunch is served until 3pm. The Market Broiler offers a children’s menu, senior’s discount and full bar. 3525 Merrill St., 951.276.9007; www.marketbroiler.com. MIJOS TACOS. Cheap eats are in abundance, as none of the Tex-Mex tastes here clock in at over ten bucks. 10203 Hole Ave., 951.358.0402. NEW YORK PIZZA CO. If you’re missing that East Coast flavor, this place has that thin-crust appeal on lock. And try the pastrami sandwich, too. You’re welcome. 3570 Van Buren Blvd., 951.688.4000; www.newyorkpizzariverside.com. OASIS VEGETARIAN CAFÉ & BAKERY. This place is a veggie/vegan’s delight, featuring both American and Hispanic cuisine. Seeking meatless steak burgers or tacos? Look no further. 11550 Pierce St., 951.688.5423; www.oasisveg-

etarian.com. OISHII SUSHI & TERIYAKI. Get your mouth “sea deep in roll heaven,” as we like to say ‘round here. 6133 Magnolia Ave., 951.784.2550; www.myspace.com/oishiisushi. $$ Olivia’s Mexican Restaurant. Everything is made fresh daily and if you haven’t been here before, well, you’re missing out. 9447 Magnolia Ave., 951.689.2131; www.oliviasmexicanrestaurant.com. $ PUNJAB PALACE. Satisfy your hungering itch for spice with a few dishes that might empty your wallet but certainly fill your stomach. 1766 University Ave., Ste 102, Riverside, 951.686.9968; www.punjabpalacecuisineofindia.com. $$ ROMANO’S CHICAGO PIZZARIA. Deep-dish Chicago style pizza that’s worth every bite. The Italian fare is terrific, too. 5225 Canyon Crest Dr., 951.781.0773; www.romanosrestaurants.com. ROYAL ORCHID THAI. Fast food Thai that thankfully doesn’t taste like fast food. 9791 Magnolia Ave., 951.354.6100. THE SALTED PIG. It’s name is the tip off that there’s plenty of pork to be had here. Don’t miss out on such items as the pork belly sandwich, the Really Good Burger (that’s the name!) or the bacon ice cream sandwich. 3700 12th St., 951.848.4020; www.saltedpigriverside.com. SIMPLE SIMON’S BAKERY & BISTRO. When it comes to the specialty sandwiches, this place serves terrific tastes between two pieces of bread. (We love the Italian Grinder and Croissant Club.) 3639 Main St., 951.369.6030. SMOKEY CANYON BBQ. Grab a whiff of hickory with these tasty, meaty dishes. 5225 Canyon Crest Dr. #9, 951.782.8808; www. smokeycanyon.com. $$ Templo Del Sol. What could be better than a bunch of meat, cheese, beans and veggies wrapped in a large flour tortilla? 1365 University Ave., 951.682.7047. YELLOW CHILI TAPAS KITCHEN AND BAR. This joint has opened a restaurant strictly to praise the art of the appetizer. 5225 Canyon Crest Dr., Ste. # 42, 951.686.9400. ZACATECAS CAFÉ. This place dates back to 1963. That should tell you something about its great Mexican grub right there. 2472 University Ave., 951.683.3939. ZORBA’S RESTAURANT. Deliciously traditional American burgers that you can wash down with a unique assortment of over fifty soda flavors. 450 Iowa Ave., 951.686.5830.

great cuisine getaways Explore the outer-IE’s great culinary treasures. THE ADOBE GRILL. 49499 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, 760.564.4111; www.laquintaresort.com. ALICANTE. 140 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 760.325.9464; www.alicanteps.com. AZTLAN TACOS. 29280 Central Ave., Ste G, Lake Elsinore, 951.471.0440. BAMBOO ASIAN RESTAURANT. 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula, 888.732.4264; www. pechanga.com. THE BISTRO. 84245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio, 760.342.5000; www.fantasyspringsresort.com. CAFÉ AROMA. 54750 N. Circle Dr., Idyllwild-Pine Cove, 951.659.5212; www.cafearoma.org CHICAGO PASTA HOUSE. 24667 Sunnymead Blvd., Moreno Valley, 951.924.5777; www. chicagopastahouse.com. CURRY AND KABOB. 12125 Day St., Ste H-301, Moreno Valley, 951.682.7500. ERNIE’S BAR AND GRILL. 56150 PGA Blvd., La Quinta, 760.564.4111; www.laquintaresort.com. FILIPPI’S PIZZA GROTTO. 27309 Jefferson Ave., Temecula, 951.699.8900; www.realcheesepizza.com. GREAT OAK STEAKHOUSE. 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula, 951.770.8507; www.pechanga.com. THE HOOD BAR AND PIZZA, 74360 Hwy 111, Palm Desert, 760.636.5220; www.thehoodbar. com. JIAO. 515 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 760.321.1424; www.jiaops.com. JOY. 84245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio, 800.827.2946; www.fantasyspringsresort.com. KING’S HIGHWAY. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 760.325.9900; www.acehotel. com/palmsprings/dining. LIAM’S IRISH PUB. 1087 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Colton, 909.422.9900. MADLON’S RESTAURANT, 829 W. Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear, 909.585.3762; www.madlonsrestaurant.com. MD BURGER. 494999 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, 760.564.4111; www.laquintaresort.com. PAPPY & HARRIETS. 53688 Pioneertown Rd., Pioneertown, 760.365.5956; www.pappyandharriets.com. PINNOCCHIO IN THE DESERT. 134 E. Tahquitz Canyon Wy., Palm Springs, 760.322.3776; www. pinnocchiops.com. RESTAURANT AT PONTE. 35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, 951.252.1770; www.pontewinery.com.

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sun 12/29

DJ ANNEMARIE

Come enjoy some good clean country fun during Family Day at the Brandin’ Iron. DJ Annemarie will be playing the best family-friendly country hits for you and yours to line dance the day away. Pay to get in and you’ll be rewarded with a trip to the glorious buffet, as well as access to free dance lessons, contests and lots of surprises. 2pm. $4-$6. Brandin’ Iron, 320 S. E St., San Bernardino, (909) 888-7388; www.brandinironsaloon.com.

mon 12/30

“WOMEN WHO RIDE”

This photo exhibition at the Riverside Art Museum features images by Portland-based photographer Lanakila MacNaughton who not only empowers women, but also gives insight into the female biker realm. The women pictured aren’t afraid of the power behind a two-wheeled machine, they’d much rather take the lead on these steel beasts than be caught sitting on the back on their boyfriend’s hog. 10am-4pm. $5. Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, (951) 684-7111; www.riversideartmuseum.org.

tue 12/31

sat 12/28 THE WIRE’S FINAL SHOW

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE HIP KITTY

Sadly, all things must come to an end—but it never means that when the end approaches, you can’t go out with a bang. Upland’s famed small live music venue, The Wire, has been featuring amazing up-and-coming bands to the IE for years. Unfortunately, it’s going to be closing its doors soon. One of the venue’s owners, Rachel Foy, made a sentimental statement regarding the venue’s closure, “It has been such an amazing seven years for us and we have seen thousands of local bands play on our stage. We have had the privilege to watch many of them grow from a high school garage band playing for their first venue show into the incredibly talented musicians they are today.” The IE Weekly has had the pleasure of featuring multiple bands who have called The Wire home over the years. But now isn’t the time to get emotional; let’s join up at The Wire for one last show. There you’ll encounter the amazing talents of Sam Mountain, Mark Reynolds, Mason Hensley, Secret ‘Stache, Canto and Society Falls. If you’re going to close shop, the best thing to do is celebrate the memories had and awesome music discovered. 7pm. $10. The Wire, 247 N. 2nd Ave., Upland, (909) 985-9466; www.thewire247.com.

fri 12/27

‘80S HOLIDAY HANGOVER PARTY

Get over your holiday hangover by enjoying the likes of some greatest ‘80s cover bands. The Cured (tribute to The Cure) and The Dangerous Types & Really Idol (tribute to Billly Idol) re-create great live performances from these iconic groups. All ages are welcome to come and rock, so bring along your little cousin along to show him what the greatest decade of all time was reallyabout. 6pm. $15. M15, 9022 Pulsar Court, Ste. H, Corona, (951) 200-4465; m15concerts.com.

thu 12/26

GABRIEL IGLESIAS

This comedian’s self-titled nickname,“Fluffy,” not only describes his large, huggable body structure but his family-friendly standup routines which offer plenty of laughs as he makes fun of himself and his family. Growing up, Gabriel Iglesias temporarily lived in the cities of Riverside and Corona before permanently settling in Long Beach. Now he tours the countryside, spreading jokes in a variety of amazing recorded live comedy specials. Doors open at 6pm. $60-$80. San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland, (800) 659-2464; www.sanmanuel.com.

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Featuring tunes by Flattop Tom and His Jump Cats, Hip Kitty is the go-to destination for celebrating this New Year’s Eve in style. Ring in 2014 by making reservations per couple. Different packages include a four course dinner for two, cheese and chocolate fondue, a bottle of Fat Cat Wine, a champagne toast and more. This is the perfect date to seal your sweetie with a New Year’s kiss. 8pm. $25-180. Hip Kitty Jazz & Fondue, 502 W. First St., Claremont, (909) 447-6700; hipkittyjazz.com.

wed 01/01

JULIO GONZALES (DTF) COMEDY SHOW

For once DTF isn’t a provocative slogan—it means Donating To Families. This comedy event will give you a free ticket if you donate a canned food item. Featuring Julio Gonzales, the comedian who has been cracking jokes since before he even knew he was funny. He really just commands the stage by being himself and sticking to his goal of becoming even more famous than he already is. 6pm. $5. Ontario Improv, 4555 Mills Cir., Ontario, (909) 484-5411; ontario.improv.com.

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empireloungeandnightclub.com. 21+. FENDER MUSEUM OF MUSIC & ART. Tues Kids Rock Free Benefit Concert with the Legendary Mustangs. 365

N. Main St., Corona, 951.735.2440; www.fendermuseum.com. FLOUR FUSION. Every Fri Live Music. 7pm. 133 N. Main St., Lake Elsinore, 951.245.1166; www.flourfusion.com. FOX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. Sat Bill Medley. 8pm. 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, 951.779.9800; www. foxriversidelive.com. FOX THEATER. Thurs, Dec. 26 Zed’s

Dead. 9pm. 301 S. Garey Ave., Pomona, 877.283.6976; www. foxpomona.com. HANGAR 24 BREWERY. Every Wed Live Music. 6:30pm-9:30pm.1710 Sessums Dr., Redlands, 909.398.1400; www.hangar24brewery.com. HIP KITTY JAZZ AND FONDUE. Thurs, Dec. 26 The Lounge Trio. 7pm. Fri Little Faith. 8pm. Sat Switchblade. 8pm.

MUSIC 135 EAST. Every Sun Sunday Slaughterhouse. Every Tues Rock Tuesdays feat. Live bands. 10pm. Every Wed Live hip-hop. 6pm. 135 2nd St., Pomona, 909.629.8100; www.135east.com. ALOFT HOTEL. Every Wed Acoustic Wednesdays. 8pm. 10480 4th St., Rancho Cucamonga, 909.484.2018; www.aloftontario-rc.com. AROMA INDIAN GRILL & BANQUET. Every Fri All The Way Live Dinner & Jazz Show. 7pm & 10pm. 965 W. Foothill Blvd., Upland, 909.982-3616; www.aromagrillupland.com. BARNACLES SPORTS BAR. Every Fri-Sat Live Music. 1936 Mentone Blvd., Mentone, 909.794.5851; www. barnaclessportsbar.com. BENJARONG. Every Fri-Sat Live Music. 1001 Park Ave., Redlands, 909.792.3235; www.thebenjarong. com. THE BULLDOG PUB. Every Thurs Bob Summers and His Quartet. Every Sun Bob Summers’ Open Mic Night. 4pm8pm. Shows: 21+. 1667 N. Mountain Ave., Upland, 909.946.6614. CADILLAC RANCH. Every Thurs Karaoke. 9pm Fri-Sat Southern Spirit. 9pm. Sun Merletallica. 5pm. Tues New Year’s Eve Party with Southern Spirit; Jimmer. 7pm. 22581 Outer Hwy. 18, Apple Valley, 760.247.7060; www. cadillacranchav.com. CANDLELIGHT PAVILION, Tues Big Band Nights New Year’s Eve 2013. 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, 909.626.1254; www. candlelightpavilion.com. CLUB TRINIDAD. Every Mon and Tues Tomcats. 7pm-11pm. The Purple Room, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 760.969.1800. DAILY GRIND. Every 1st Fri Open Mic. 6pm-10pm. Every Sat Live Showcase. 2955 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, 951.352.7477; wwwdailybrewcrew. com. EMPIRE NIGHT CLUB & LOUNGE. Every 1st Sat Live bands feat. Nuke Mutant Promotions Rockabilly, Rock en Espanol and more. 9pm-2am. Every 2nd Fri La Nueva Cueva. 9pm2am. Every 2nd Sat Live Rockabilly & Phsycobillthescrubdaily.com y bands feat. Empire Ent. & Blue Jean Betty. 9pm-2am. Every 3rd Fri Noche De Bandas Y Conjuntos. 9pm-2am. Every 3rd Sat Live heavy metal bands feat. Wolf Attack. 9pm-2am. Every 4th Fri la Nueva Cueva. Every 4th Sat Live ska and reggae bands. 117 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario, 909.983.2849; www. DECEMBER 25 - January 1, 2014 | IEWEEKLY.com

calendar Sun JAXX Sessions presents Nancy Sanchez. 7pm. Tues Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats. 9pm. 502 W. 1st St., Claremont, 909.447.6700; www. hipkittyjazz.com. LA CREPERIE. Every Fri-Sat Jazz Night. 7pm-10pm. 3968 Grand Ave., Chino, 909.342.6016; www.lacreperiecafe. net. MARDI GRAS RESTAURANT. Every Sat Jeff Chaz Blues Band. 7pm. 201 N. E St., San Bernardino, 909.884.5000; www.mardigras-restaurant.com. MARGARITAS RESTAURANT. Every Sun Live Music. 10:30am. 1000 E Tahquitz Canyon Rd., Palm Springs, 760.778.3500; www. margaritasrestaurant.net. MARIO’S PLACE. Every Fri & Sat Live Music. 10pm-1am. 3646 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, 951.684.7755; www. mariosplace.com. MISSION TOBACCO LOUNGE. Fri Planet Asia; The Rattlers; 2 Man; Manifest Sound. Sat. Disorder. Mon Roots Reggae Sound System. Tues El Robo; Dyles Mavis; Buddha Bomb. 3630 University Ave., Riverside, 951.682.4427; www. missiontobaccolounge.com THE PALACE. Every 1st and 3rd Sun West Coast Sundays 9pm. 1276 W. 7th St., Upland, www.openmicbattle. eventbrite.com. PECHANGA RESORT AND CASINO. Tues KC & The Sunshine Band. 7pm.

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45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula, 951.693.1819; www.pechanga.com. PEPE’S RESTAURANTAND ENTERTAINMENT. Every Fri Live Music. Fri-Sat On the Roxx. 31780 Railroad Canyon Rd., Canyon Lake, 951.244.7373; www. pepescanyonlake.com. PLUM HOUSE COFFEE CLUB. Every Fri, Sat & Tues Open Mic. Night. 6pm. 3882 12th St., Riverside, 951.784.1369; www.myspace.com/theplumhouse. THE PURPLE ROOM, Sun Judy’s Old Fashioned Christmas. 5:30pm. Judy: After Dark. 9pm. Tues New Year’s Eve featuring Michael Holmes Trio. 5:30pm. The Gand Band. 7:30pm & 9:30pm. 572 N Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, 760.969.1800. REDLANDS UNDERGROUND. Every Mon Open mic night hosted by Shaina Turian. 9:30pm. 19 E. Citrus, Redlands, 909.798.1500; www. redlandsunderground.com. ROMANO’S CONCERT LOUNGE. Every Wed Open Mic Night. 5225 Canyon Crest Dr., Riverside, 951.781.7662; www. theconcertlounge.com. SORREL BISTRO. Every First Fri Therapy feat. Live music and art. 41377 Margarita Rd., Suite F-108, Temecula, 951.296-3372; www. sorrelbistro.com. SPORTSWATCH BAR & GRILL. Every Fri Live music. 9pm. 27961 Highland Ave.

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#B, Highland, 909.280.3250; www. sportswatchbarandgrill.com. SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO. Sat The Spinners. Tues Stayin’ Alive. 46200 Harrison Pl., Coachella, 866.377.6829; www.spotlight29.com TOBY KEITH’s I LOVE THIS BAR & GRILL. Thurs, Dec. 26 Gold Rush Country. 9pm. 12635 N. Main St., Rancho Cucamonga, 909.922.8032; www.facebook.com/ tobykeithsbarranchoca. THE UPSIDEDOWN BAR. Every Thurs Live reggae. Every Fri Live rock music. Every Sat 80s Night. 10555 Mills Ave., Montclair, 909.626.9091; www.upsidedownbar.com. 21+.

upcoming THE GOON’S ARMY, Mission Tobacco Lounge, Jan. 3. NEIL MORROW, Cadillac Ranch Saloon, Jan. 3. NEIL MORROW, Cadillac Ranch Saloon, Jan. 4. JAYE SHOOTER, Cadillac Ranch Saloon, Jan. 5. MYTHOLOGICAL HORSES, Mission Tobacco Lounge, Jan. 5.

bars & lounges 2ND AVENUE SALOON & SPORTS BAR. Come on, rack ‘em up, right over here! There’s pizza, too. SunThurs Free pool all day. Fri-Sat Free pool until 7pm. 271 N. 2nd Ave., Upland, 909.946.1750. 12TH FLOOR WINE BAR & COCKTAIL LOUNGE. We’ve been told that this Fantasy Springs location is

picturesque. Just imagine what you can see from the 12th floor! Fri Weekly Wine Down tastings. 7pm-9pm. $30. 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio, 800.827.2946; www. fantasyspringsresort.com. 26 DEGREES. Cold beer, hot girls, great food, good times! Tues Ladies night. Wed & Thurs Karaoke. Happy hour, daily 3pm-7pm. 1535 E. Ontario Ave. #101, Corona, 951.734.1900. 135 EAST. This is the newest lounge bar on the block that not only has an extensive dining menu and plenty of musical events to choose from but you’re also confronted with one of the most difficult decisions: choosing from one of their 135 different martinis. Happy Hour: Mon-Fri, 3pm-7pm. 2 for 1 beers and well drinks. 1/2 off appetizers. 135 2nd St., Pomona, 909.629.8100; www.135east.com. 340 RESTAURANT & NIGHTCLUB. Every Fri-Sat 2-4-1 drinks 7pm-9pm. Every Sun All drinks 2-4-1, 7pm-9pm. Open drag contest hosted by Rupaul’s Drag Race All Star Raven, 9:30pm. TIGERHEAT presents LOUD! 340 S. Thomas St., Pomona, 909.865.9340; www.340nightclub.com. ALIBI EAST. The bar’s website states that it’s all new and even “industrial strength.” Sun Beer Bust. $1.50 domestic drafts, $1 tacos. 3pm-9pm. Mon “M” Madness Mondays. Any “m” drink for $5. Tues Karaoke. 9pm-1am. Wed Happy hour all day. Thurs $3-$4-$5 drafts and wells. Fri $2 domestic bottles. 9pm. 225 S. San Antonio Ave., Pomona, 909.623.9422; www.alibieast.com.

ART’S BAR & GRILL. Over 50 varieties of cold beer, right here! Tues Taco Tuesdays, 75 cent tacos. 3357 University Ave., Riverside, 951.683.9520. BACK DOOR. Just a regular little ol’ bar with a juke, pool table, darts and Monday Night Football, if it’s on (and in season). 1250 E. Mission Blvd., Pomona, 909.622.6282. BACK TO THE GRIND. Every Tues Open mic music night. 7pm. 3575 University Ave., Riverside, 951.784.0800; www.back2thegrind. com. BAHAMA MAMAS SPORTS BAR. This place has it all with six pool tables, 14 flat screen TVs, a dance floor and an outdoor patio with entertainment every night. Every Mon Karaoke. Every Wed Live Open Mic Jam with The Tomcats. 7:30pm. Every Thurs Hip-hop. Every Fri-Sat Great Dance Music. Every Sun NFL Sunday Ticket. Every Day Happy Hour 3pm-7pm. 24801 Sunnymead Blvd., Moreno Valley, 951.485.0203. BARNACLES SPORTS BAR. They’ve got plenty of specialty drinks that will turn your calm evening of enjoying live music and good food into the night of your life! Happy Hour: 3pm-7pm. Every Tues and Thurs Karaoke. Every Wed Free jukebox. 6pm-9pm. 1936 Mentone Blvd., Mentone, 909.794.5851; www. barnaclessportsbar.com. BIG CHEESE PIZZA CO. Sun Swerve Sundays, $5 with student ID, $10 cover, $20 Vip patio. Ladies free before 10pm. 3397 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, 888.784.0555; www. thebigcheesepiza.com. BLACK HORSE TAVERN. This recently remodeled Norco hangout has ten beers on tap and daily lunch specials. Happy Hour food and drink specials Mon-Fri, 3pm-7pm; all day Sun. 1825 Hamner Ave. #A, Norco, 951.278.2771. BLACK WATCH PUB. An Upland staple featuring plenty of regulars and plenty of folks just there for the live music, which happens every weekend. Thurs Darts. FriSat Live bands. 497-B N. Central Ave., Upland, 909.981.6069; www. myspace.com/blackwatchpub. BLU BAR & GRILL. Located inside the Hilton Ontario Airport, this stop features a ton of drink specials, from drafts and wells to wines and much more. (There are food specials, too.) Happy hour: Mon-Fri, 4pm-6pm. 700 N. Haven Ave., Ontario, 909.980.0400. THE BOILER ROOM. Happy Hour, Tues-Sat, 7pm-10pm. 345 5th St., Redlands, 909.792.8855; www. theboilerroom.com. BOONDOCKS. It was the new bar in town. (That is, until the next one opened.) Thurs Karaoke. Fri Live bands. Sat Karaoke. Sun Open mic night. Tues Taco Tuesdays. Wed Industry night. 100 E. Harrison, Corona, 951.739.0646; www. myspace.com/boondockscorona. BRANDIN’ IRON. California’s longest running honky-tonk, since 1969. Brassy, classy authentic saloon and restaurant, with a huge maple dance floor to scoot your boots. 18+ unless otherwise noted. Thurs World Famous $1.50 U-Call-Its, $2.50

domestics. 5pm-2am. Fri Ladies Night. $1 drafts, $2.50 wells. 7pm-9pm.18+. Sat Dollar Saturday, $1 drafts, 2.50 wells. 6pm-2am. Tues $1 Taco Night. 6pm-1am. Wed College Night. No cover with college/military ID. 7pm11pm. $1 Drafts, $2 Well Drinks, $2 longnecks. Happy Hour: Tues, 6pm1am, Wed, 7pm-3am, Thurs, 5pm-2am, Fri, 7pm-9pm, Sat, 6pm-9pm. 320 S. E St., San Bernardino, 909.888.7388; www.

brandinironsaloon.com. THE BULLDOG PUB. Mon Comedy Night. Tues Pub Quiz. Wed Open Mic Night. Fri Karaoke. 9pm. 1667 Mountain Ave. #117, Upland, 909.946.6614. cACTUS CANTINA. Plenty of frozen specialty drinks to keep you coming back to their drink menu (there’s some good grub, too). Mon-Fri Food specials & happy

hour. 3pm-6pm. 151 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, 951.789.0211; www. cactuscantina.org. CADILLAC RANCH. Everything you could possibly want in a bar: karaoke, featured days; heck if you pay them they’ll even call a limo to come pick you up. Sat Karaoke Party. 9pm. Every Mon Football party 5pm. 22581 Outer Hwy. 18, Apple Valley, 760.247.7060; www.

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calendar cadillacranchav.com. CANCUN BAR & GRILL. It’s a Dance club, fine dining and sports bar: Cancun Bar & Grill has it all! Daily food and drink specials. Not to mention the massive beer and liquor selection available. Thirty flat screens cover the walls with awesome surround sound. Plus free pool from 4pm -11pm. 801 Tri City Center Dr., Redlands. 909.798.5400. CAPRI LOUNGE. Just a nice local bar. Really. Ask them. We did. 1355 E. 4th St., Ontario, 909.984.5405. CARNAVAL NIGHTCLUB. You’re ideal club, completing your night of dancing and rockin music that tricks you into thinking you’re somewhere in Rio. 342 S. Thomas St., Pomona, 909.623.6600; www.carnavalclub. com. CASA 425. A gorgeous and rather hip hotel in the western half of Claremont’s Village, with a lovely lounge to boot. Sun-Thurs Happy hour with drink specials. 4pm-7pm. 425 W. 1st St., Claremont, 866.450.0425; www.casa425.com. CHAPARRAL LIVE ROOM. It’s no longer just another bar in a bowling alley, as the Live Room’s now a fullscale nightclub with a dance floor, pool tables, hi-def TVs, darts, nightly drink specials and food! Thurs, Sat & Sun Live music. Fri Karaoke. Wed Strike Lounge. 8pm. 400 W. Bonita Ave., San Dimas, 909.592.2772; www.chaparralliveroom.com. CHAPPIE’S. Its St. Patrick’s Day all year long at this lounge pub that doesn’t have pool tables but does have two golfing machines and dart boards. Live bands, occasionally. Thurs, Sat & Sun Live music. Happy hour Mon-Fri, 7am-10am & 4pm-6pm. Mon & Tues Karaoke. Wed DJ. 229 E. Florida Ave., Hemet, 951.658.3410. CHARACTERS. Located in downtown Pomona’s Antique Row/Arts & Music Colony, this bar features pool tables, darts and live sports. There’s also live music and DJs in the outdoor patio. Thurs Ladies Night. Drink specials. Fri-Sat Live bands. Sun Karaoke. 9pm. 276 E. 1st St., Pomona, 909.622.9070; www.characterspomona.com. CHERP’S COCKTAILS. Go here, if only to find out who or what Cherp is. Mon-Fri Happy Hour. 3pm-6pm. 8627 Sierra Ave., Fontana, 909.823.1234. CHULAS RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR. Fri Karaoke. 9pm. Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Fri Funky Fridays. DJ/dancing. Top 40 hits. 401 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario, 909.391.1000; www.mtnchulas.com. CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK ARENA, Sun Cantares Corp Presenta Joan Sebastian; Ezequiel Pena. 7pm. 4000 E. Ontario Center Pkwy., Ontario. 909.244.5500; www.cbbankarena. com CLOVER CLUB. Pool tables and all that usual bar stuff. Fri & Sat Karaoke. 8pm. 25570 Baseline St., San Bernardino, 909.884.8363. CORRAL BAR & GRILL. Dining, sports and an atmosphere of a friendly neighborhood bar where everyone

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knows your name. Mon-Fri Happy Hour. 3pm-7pm. 12345 S. Mountain Ave. #2, Chino, 909.613.5995. COYOTE BEACH. Featuring some of the best BBQ around, plus don’t miss the pool tables and air hockey. Open Tues-Sat, 4pm. Fri-Sat DJ Dance night. Tues Taco Tuesdays, $1 tacos. Tues & Wed Free pool. Wed Karaoke. 8pm. 835 N. Main St., Corona, 951.371.2225. DBA256 GALLERY.WINE BAR. Ritzy and sophisticated, this comfy wine bar doubles as an art gallery with rotating monthly exhibits. Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri Happy Hour. 3pm6pm. Wine tasting daily. 6pm-9pm. 256 S. Main St., Pomona, 909.623.7600; www.dba256.com. DEMPSEY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL. As the flier says, it’s a whole new ball game in Corona. Big screen TVs are showing all your favorite teams. (We love the Clippers!) Thurs Ladies Night. Live DJs. Tues Comedy Night. Wed-Fri Live bands. Happy hour, 4pm-7pm. 511 N. Main St. #105, Corona, 951.270.0152; www. dempseyssportsbar.com. DUKE’S BAR & GRILL. Great food, flat screens, sports, music, dancing and more. Not to mention the intense Karaoke contests. Happy hour every day, 4pm-6pm. Every Wed Karaoke. 9pm. 3221 Iowa Ave., Riverside, 951.248.1143. ELGIN & FAGAN. Sun-Wed Free pool. 3pm-2am. Mon Guys Night. $2.50 domestic bottles for guys. 6pm-2am. Wed Ladies Night. $2.50 wells for ladies. 6pm-2am. Happy hour: daily, 3pm-6pm. 336 W. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, 909.883.8171. EMPIRE NIGHT CLUB & LOUNGE. The Empire knows what’s up! Cheap drinks, tasty finger foods, five TVs, free pool and free parking. Not to mention a pretty sweet sound system, dance floor and plenty of live music and DJs to go around! Happy hour: Mon-Sat 4pm-8pm. Half-off all beers & mix drinks. Every Mon Swag Promotions. 8pm-10pm. Open Mic 10pm-2am. 117 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario, 909.983.2849; www. empireloungeandnightclub.com. 21+. EVENTS BAR & GRILL. Tues Taco Tuesdays. Wed, Sat & Sun Drink specials. Happy hour, 11am-7pm. 16560 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, 951.352.2693. FINISH LINE BAR & GRILL. Let’s put the emphasis on sports with this sports bar and grill, featuring racingthemed memorabilia, fitting for its positioning somewhere between a horse racing track and a drag strip. Wagering, lotsa TVs and, of course, plenty of food and drink, too. Happy hour: Mon-Fri, 5pm7:30pm. Tues Taco Tuesdays. Wed Karaoke. 2201 N. White Ave., Gate 12, Pomona, 909.865.4154; www. fairplex.com/flsg. THE FLAMINGO. A staple of the Redlands bar scene—which, in the I.E., means that there are a few

beautiful stage featuring live jazz most nights. Open Tues-Sun, 6:30pm2am. 502 W. 1st St., Claremont, 909.447.6700; www.hipkittyjazz.com. THE HOOKUP. Neighborhoody gay bar with a juke, pool table and a restaurant in back. Thurs Pool tournament. 8pm. Sat-Sun Specials. 10am-2pm. Sun Beer Bust. 3pm-8pm. Wed Karaoke! 8pm. 1047 E. 2nd St., Pomona, 909.620.2844; www.hookup.net. JOE’S BAR & GRILL. “The fun flows from your head to your toes when you party at Joe’s.” I’m mad that I didn’t write that catchphrase myself. Thurs Family Karaoke Night. 7:30pm-11:30pm. Fri Rockin’ Karaoke Night. 10pm-2am. Sat Live bands. 10pm. Sun Champagne Brunch. 10am-2pm. Tues Taco Night. Wed Spaghetti Night. 10909 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, 951.637.3931. KEALOHA’S TASTE OF THE ISLANDS. This authentic Hawaiian restaurant is unlike any L&L Hawaiian Barbeque you’ve ever had. Not to mention their very own Mai Tai Lounge this features some neat drink specials. Mon Game Night. Tues Karaoke. 9pm. Wed Ladies Night feat. food and drink specials for the ladies. Mon-Sat Happy hour. 2pm-7pm. Late Night Happy hour. 9pm-close. Sun Happy hour. 2pm-6pm. 12206 Central Ave., Chino, 909.590.0604; www. kealohas.com. KELLY’S SPORTS BAR & BILLIARDS. Yep, they’ve got the sports, the pool table and some live music to rock the house, too. Have fun. MonThurs Happy hour. 10pm-1am. Fri-Sat Karaoke. 5402 Philadelphia Ave., Chino, 909.591.8770. KICKS SPORTS PUB. All the sports and all the pub you’ve ever wanted, in the heart of downtown Fontana. Thurs Kamikazes. $1.50 all night. FriSat Karaoke & drink specials. 9pm1:45am. Sun Pool Tournament. 4pm. Tues Ladies Night. Shots $1 off. $6 pitchers. Wed Tequila Wednesdays. Happy hour, 10am-12pm, 5pm7pm. 16788 Arrow Blvd., Fontana, 909.350.1160. KILLARNEY’S PUB AND GRILL, RIVERSIDE. Every Wed Geeks Who Drink Live Trivia. 3639 Riverside Plaza Dr. #532, Riverside, 951.682.2933; www.killarneys.com. KIM’S SPORTS BAR. Nearly a dozen beers on tap and over a hundred varieties of liquor for your drinkin’ pleasure. Plus, enough TVs to ensure no game goes missed. Happy hour daily, 3pm-7pm. Tues Karaoke. 9pm. Thurs Bike Night. 6pm. 2994 Rubidoux Blvd., Riverside, 951.686.2200. KNOCKERS SPORTS BAR. Don’tcha just love the name? Gotta have a little excitement with your drinks. Happy hour Mon-Fri, 4pm-7pm. 5363 Arrow Hwy., Montclair, 909.445.0301. LAKE ALICE TRADING CO. “The Lake” has been around forever, and offers a sports bar scene with something for everyone: pinball, plasma screen TVs and live music. Happy hour Mon-Fri, 4pm-7pm. Thurs Karaoke. 9pm. Fri-Sat Live bands. Mon Monday Night Football. Tues Taco Tuesday. Wed Live bands. 3616 University Ave., Riverside, 951.686.7343; www. lakealicetradingco.com.

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bars within walking distance of each other. The often-mistakenlycalled Pink Flamingo is your classic neighborhood bar that’s been open for years. Tues Karaoke. 10pm. 338 Orange St., Redlands, 909.792.9917. FOX BAR & GRILL. A hotspot in downtown Pomona right next to the historic Fox Theater, featuring 36 flat screen TVs, live entertainment and all sorts of good grub and daily specials. Happy Hour, Mon-Fri, 5pm8pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-8pm. 333 S. Garey Ave., Pomona, 909.784.3671. GALLI’S RESTAURANT & BAR. This nice little place keeps it lively every day of the week. Sun & Tues Karaoke. 7pm. 6620 Carnelian St., Rancho Cucamonga, 909.941.1100; www. gallis.net. FRIAR TUCKS. Open for well over a decade, Tucks is all about supporting live music. From punk rock and reggae to drum & bass, the tunes are always bumpin’ in this Pomona landmark castle. Happy hour, 4pm-7pm. 540 E. Foothill Blvd., Pomona, 909.625.7265; www. myspace.com/friarsus. GRAZIANO’S SPORTS BAR. Sat Karaoke. 8pm. Mon-Fri Happy hour, 3pm-7pm. Wed Karaoke. 1615 Mountain Ave., Upland, 909.981.2924. THE GREEN FROG. Guess what? That’s right! Pool tables and a juke. Fri Live bands. Wed Comedy night. 27212 Baseline St., Highland, 909.864.6169. HANGAR 24 CRAFT BREWERY. Sick of not getting fresh beer? Well, folks, this is fresh beer, as in made right before your very own eyes. Pale Ale or an Orange Wheat, anyone? Tasting hours Mon-Fri, 11am-9pm. 1710 Sessums Dr., Redlands, 909.389.1400; www.hangar24brewery.com HARD HATS. They have your favorite game or race on the large screen satellite TVs, NFL Sunday Ticket, pool, games and an exclusive smoking room. Last Wed of every month Lingerie Party. You can get your beer from a chick in a bikini or lacy under-things. (Not sure if you have to wear the lingerie yourself.) 1950 S. Four Wheel Dr., Norco, 951.734.0276; www.clubzone.com. HAROLD’S SALOON. Hey, they got some of them pool tables here— and some chilly-willy beer! What more do you need? Just a life-sized pig in the corner. 3834 Megginson Ln., Riverside; 951.359.5261. HI-BROW. Probably one of the coolest “dive” bars anywhere because it actually hasn’t been overrun with poser Joe Cools, instead catering to the up-andcoming generation of hapless barflies. Open 365 days a year— which means you really don’t have to sit through an entire Christmas dinner with your relatives. 547 E. Foothill Blvd., Pomona, 909.626.9340. Hideaway. Oh, yeah. Pool, juke and some sweet, sweet sounds of Ernie the Mailman singin’ the Everly Brothers. Thurs Karaoke. 9pm. Sun Free pool. 32392 Mission Trail, Lake Elsinore, 951.245.4919. HIP KITTY JAZZ & FONDUE. A swanky little joint with great bar and a

Here is a band that has been famous for their funky R&B party songs since the 1970s, delivering some favorite hits like “Get Down Tonight” and “That’s the Way I Like It”—who hasn’t heard these funky dance anthems at one time or another? KC and his band are a disco mix of horns, drums, guitars and an electric organ that combined together to create a classic funky sound. Whoever said disco was dead? Known for having a fun run throughout the ‘70s, you think KC & The Sunshine Band would’ve lost its steam when a new wave and hair metal came along—times were a-changin’. By the early ‘80s the band had split, but due to a new interest in disco and everything ‘70s, KC and The Sunshine band came back in action and ready to boogie by the ‘90s. Ring in 2014 and dance away 2013 with KC and The Sunshine Band this New Year’s Eve at the Pechanga Resort and Casino. New Year’s Eve does not end with this fine musical ensemble—attendees can keep the party going and head over to the casino’s Eagle’s Nest, where there will be DJs and dancing until 2a.m. Expecting a hangover on New Year’s Day? Not a problem—everyone is welcome to spend the night and rest up to enjoy Pechanga’s Bingo on New Year’s Day for a shot at some serious money. Party, and maybe win some cash—it wouldn’t be a bad way to start off the New Year! (Dulce Balandran) IE Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula, (877) 711-2946; www.pechanga.com/entertainment. 7pm. $65-$100.

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calendar LIAM’S IRISH PUB The local Cheers of Colton! Come down for live music, karaoke, comedy and their 38 beers on tap - and you have to at least try the Leprechaun Nuts! Sun, Mon & Thurs. Karaoke. Tues Comedy Night with $1 tacos and $3 Corona. Wed. Free pool. Everyday. Happy hour. 11 am-6:30pm. Fri & Sat Live Entertainment. 1087 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Colton, 909.422.9900; www. liamsirishpub.com. LIMERICKS TAVERN. This neat place sports cool wooden décor and about 15 TVs! Try out some Irish Nachos and watch your favorite sport or well, watch multiple sports at the same time because you totally can. Happy Hour Mon-Fri, 3 pm-6 pm. 99 cent Draft when you buy one at regular price. 1234 West Foothill Blvd., Upland, 909.920.5630. LIT. It’s Fantasy Springs newest bar and lounge (formerly known as the “Fantasy Lounge”). Fri-Sat Live bands. 9 pm. 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio, 760.342.5000; www. fantasyspringsresort.com. THE LOUNGE. The drink specials here start at 6 a.m. Yeah, what are you doing at that time of the morning anyways? Downing a glass of milk with your toast or something? Happy hour daily, 4 pm-7pm. Sunday $2.50 Yager Shot. $4 Yager Bomb. Tues $1.75 Budlights. Every Thurs Karaoke. 9 pm. 1125 W. 6th St., Corona, 951.808.9122; www. theloungebarcorona.com. LOUNGE 33. Legendary martinis, right here! (The Brooklyn Filthy Martini is sort of like the Amy Winehouse of cocktails—it might be a mess, but definitely worth a try.) Sun Karaoke. Mon-Thurs Happy hour. 4 pm7pm. 3639 Riverside Plaza Dr., Riverside, 951.784.4433; www. loungethirtythree.com. LULU’S HIDEOUT. Well, Little Lulu certainly has her ears full with karaoke seven nights a week! Yep, karaoke every day! MonSat Happy hour. 4 pm-7pm. 1958 W. Rialto Ave., San Bernardino,

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909.884.3244. M15. Your one stop spot for one awesome mix of both cover and up and coming bands. Every Fri ’80s Night. $5 cover. $3 domestic drafts, $5 skinny girl margaritas, $3 gummy bear shots. Every Sun Sunday Night ComedI.E. $15. 1/2 off appetizers, $3 domestic drafts. 9022 Pulsar Ct. #H, Corona, 951.200.4465; www.m15concerts. com. MARIO’S PLACE. Northern Italian Cuisine, weekend music and specialty drinks? I’m in. Fri $4 Selected Craft Beers. 9pm. Sat Specialty Cocktail. Classic Rock and Funk music. $3 off each drink on list. 9pm. 3646 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, 951.684.7755; www. mariosplace.com. MARQUIS COCKTAIL LOUNGE. The other happiest place on Earth, it’s the perfect hangout for a couple drinks and a fine dine. Booze ‘n’ meat…it’s what’s for dinner! FriSat DJs & live music. 9 pm. 1036 W. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, 909.882.9342. THE MAVERICK. If you’re at a saloon, and it’s in Norco, chances are you’re in the right spot for some country and western music action. Sun-Thurs Karaoke 8 pm2 am. Fri-Sat Live music 9 pm-2am. Tues-Thurs $1 tacos. Happy hour Sun-Sat, 2 pm-7pm. 3841 Old Hamner, Norco. 951.734.6640. www.mavericksaloonnorco.com. MCALAN’S PUB & GRILL. Great food with bands and Top 40 playing weekends. Thurs Live music. 9 pm. Tues Taco Tuesdays. Wed $5 Steak Night. 5 pm. 6321 Haven Ave., Alta Loma, 909.484.7847. MENACE MOTORCYCLE BAR & GRILL. We’re wondering what the dudes who ride their 1200cc Harleys to this place think of our sputtering 49cc mopeds. (They’re probably cool with ‘em.) Well-known for their BBQ along the Ortega Highway. Thurs Karaoke 7 pm. Fri-Sun Live music. 8 pm. 15573 Grand Ave., Lake Elsinore, 951.609.0555; www. menacesportsbarandgrill.com. THE MENAGERIE. We heard this petite, gay dance club isn’t for old geezers anymore, as it was back in the ‘80s. Drag nights and ‘80s nights are part of the weekly fare. Mon Karaoke. 8 pm. Drink specials Mon-Fri. 3581 University Ave., Riverside, 951.788.8000; www.clubmenagerie.com. MIGUEL’S CALIFORNIA MEXICAN COCINA & CANTINA. This family-owned joint actually has three locations and their margaritas are stuff of straight legend. 1920 Frontage Rd., Corona, 951.520.8911; www. miguelsrestaurant.com. MISSION TOBACCO LOUNGE. Offering live music seven nights a week, plus a world-class selection of cigars in a climate-controlled

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walk-in humidor, and a secluded smoking lounge. Of course, there’s a full bar with lunch and dinner menus, too. Thurs I Luv Dubstep, 1/2 price drinks from 10 pm-1am. Tues $2 Tuesdays. $2 Well drinks. $2.50 Domestic drafts. Wed $7 PBR tall can and whiskey shot. Summertime happy hour every day, 11 am-7 pm, $3 domestics and wells, $4 imports, $5 top shelf liquor. “The Pre-Game,” every day, 8 pm-10 pm. $2 domestic bottles, $3 wells. 3630 University Ave., Riverside, 951.682.4427; www.missiontobaccolounge.com. Morgan’s Tavern. Tues Free pool. Sun Drink specials. 4850 Tyler Ave., Riverside, 951.785.6775. MORONGO CASINO RESORT & SPA. You’ve already got a perfect gamblin’ spot in Cabazon, what more could you possibly want? Oh that’s right, the recent arrival of an amazing Mexican food restaurant called Tacos & Tequila. Drink up, pig out. $5 food and drink happy hour, 2 pm-6 pm & 9pmclose. every day. 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, 800.252.4499; www. morongocasinoresort.com. MU RESTAURANT. Every Sat Electro Nights. 309 W. State St., Redlands, 909.798.7747; www.mumartini. com. THE MUSIC ROOM. Thurs & Sun Free pool. Happy hour Mon-Fri, 3 pm-10 pm. 4360 N. Sierra Way, San Bernardino, 909.883.6513. THE OFFICE SALOON. Originally known as Flashbacks, this place has taken a complete 360 with more flat screens added to the mix, including one 150 inch big screen and the added DIRECTV content. Not to mention the newly added stage, dance floor and weekend live music. Happy hour Mon-Fri, 4 pm-7pm. Drink specials. 123 N. E St., San Bernardino, 909.884.3088. OASIS NIGHT CLUB. Every Fri-Sat $3 drink specials. Entrance free until 9 pm. Every Sun Drag Idol, 18+. Every Wed $3 U-Call-Its all night, $4 premiums. 50% off food menu 10 pm-1am. 1386 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland, 909.920.9590; www. oasisnightclubupland.com. O’HARA’S COCKTAIL LOUNGE. So, we know this totally sounds like an Irish pub, but guess what? It’s just a regular ol’ bar! What the hell’s the world coming to? Thurs Karaoke. Mon Free pool. Wed Free darts. Happy hour Mon-Fri, 3 pm-7pm. 15788 Grand Ave., Lake Elsinore, 951.678.3512. O’LEARY’S IRISH PUB. The luck of the Irish is here, with pool tables, darts, shuffleboard and sports viewing. 142 S. Riverside Dr., Rialto, 909.875.3717. OMOKASE. Happy hour MonFri, 3 pm-6 pm; Sat, 8 pm-close. 8220 Haven Ave. #102, Rancho Cucamonga, 909.941.4111; www. omokase.com. PAPPY & HARRIET’S. Mon Ted Quinn’s Open Mic Night. 7 pm. 53688 Pioneertown Rd., Pioneertown, 760.365.5956; www. pappyandharriets.com.

PEPE’S MEXICAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT. Pepe’s has got all the right ingredients for a good time: sizzling hot Mexican dishes, live music and plenty of food and drink specials. You can’t deny the place its dues; the restaurant has been “having fun since 1971!” Every Fri Karaoke. Every Tues Taco Tuesdays. Every Wed MargaRITa Wednesdays. 31780 Railroad Canyon Rd., Canyon Lake, 951.244.7373; pepescanyonlake. com. PEPITO’S. Nothing says authentic Mexican food like a big screen TV and a pool table. But you can actually learn something here— each booth has two pictures that tell a story of Mexican life and history. Happy hour, MonFri, 4 pm-7pm. 6539 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, 951.788.2652. PLAYERS BAR & GRILL. Players plays host to some of the best pool players in the nation before they head off to Vegas for the Nationals. If you think you’ve got game, show up for one of the tournaments. Free pool every day until 7 pm. Fri-Sun Karaoke. 9 pm. Mon-Fri Drink specials. 5 pm7 pm. 11001 Central Ave., Ontario, 909.628.8495. RA SUSHI. Check out this great sushi stop, full with unique rolls to satisfying any sushi fan. Happy hour Mon-Sat, 3 pm-7pm; Sun, 8 pm12pm. 2785 Cabot Dr., Corona, 951.277.7491; www.rasushi.com. 13925 City Center Dr., Chino Hills, 909.902.0044; www.rasushi.com. RACKS BILLIARDS AND BOURBON. Plenty of bands have been known to play at Racks. Additionally they have live DJs, beer pong, keno, six pool tables, dart boards, a dance floor, smoking room and all new food menu! Pluas, they show every NFL game of five big screens and 20 TVs. 1650 E. Sixth St., Corona, 951.371.9738; facebook.com/ racksbilliardsandbourbon. RED FOX BAR. If you’re looking for a place to have a few drinks and hang out then this joint is perfect. With Thurs College Night, Drink Specials. Sun Free Pool. 10 am-6pm. $3 Wells. $2.50 domestic beer. Tues Ladies Night, drink specials. Wed Free Pool. 10 pa-6pm. Mon-Fri Drink Specials. 3142 N. E St., San Bernardino, 909.882.9337; www. facebook.com/redfoxsb. REVOLUTION RESTAURANT & NIGHT LIFE. Restaurant’s open weekdays, 11 am-7pm. Thurs $2 drafts, $5 teas, $4 Captains. Fri Buy two drinks and a meal, get second meal free. Mon $2 Dos Equis, $2 Bud Light, $4 Micheladas. Tues 50 cent tacos, $3 Mexican beers, $4 margaritas. Wed 25 cent wings, $3 bottled beers. Happy Hour: 11 am-7pm. 1327 W. Colton Ave., Redlands, 909.335.9700. THE RIVER LOUNGE. Sat Live music. Drink specials all night. $2 shots, $4 wells. 9608 Mission Blvd., Riverside, 951.685.5383. ROB KELLY’S AFTER FIVE COCKTAIL LOUNGE. Kelly’s got the pool, darts and juke to keep you

satisfied. Thurs & Tues Karaoke. Wed Ladies night. 133 N. Harvard St., Hemet, 951.652.5300. ROSCOE’S FAMOUS DELI. Every Tues Team Trivia. 8 pm. Every Thurs Jukebox Thursday. 9pm. 14700 Pipeline Ave., Chino Hills, 909.597.3304; www. roscoesfamousdeli.com. ROYAL FALCONER BRITISH PUB. There’s the atmosphere: dark décor, long and stately bar and British memorabilia. There’s the food: Scottish eggs, bangers and mash, steak and kidney pie. And then there’s the beer: 20 different beers on tap and another 30 varieties in bottles. Bloody marvelous! Thurs Karaoke. 8 pm. Tues LGBT Community & Supporters Night. 9 pm. Happy hour Mon-Fri, 4pm-6pm. 106 Orange St., Redlands, 909.307.8913; www. royalfalconer.com. RUMORS. A beer and wine bar that proves you can still butcher Elvis songs without shooting tequila first. Fri-Sat Karaoke. 8:30pm. 1125 Calimesa Blvd., Calimesa, 909.795.4808. SADDLE SORE SALOON. Hey cowboy, this place’s one of Norco’s finest drink and dance spots. Happy hour daily, 3 pm-6pm. 343 6th St., Norco, 951.272.8283; www.myspace.com/ saddlesoresaloon. SCREAMING CHICKEN SALOON. You better be a biker, or at least like them, when you check out this joint. We already give it our “coolest name ever” award. 18169 Cajon Blvd., San Bernardino, 909.880.0056. SHAMROCKS GRILLE & PUB. Feelin’ lucky? Try your Irish on for size over here. Tues, Fri & Sat Live entertainment. Mon Karaoke. Tues Taco Tuesday. Wed Luck of the Irish Drink Specials. 4020B Chino Hills Pkwy., Chino Hills, 909.597.8333; www.myspace. com/shamrocksbar. SIMPLICITEA. Your quaint little tea shop with every bit of relaxing herb drinks you can imagine. Every Sat 2-4-1 Student Night. 6 pm8 pm. Excludes Merchandise. 7890 Haven Ave., Suite 11, Rancho Cucamonga, 909.917.8600; www. facebook.com/simplicitea. SKYFOX LOUNGE. You don’t have to drive to Hollywood to get that modern day club vibe, which is exactly the atmosphere that Sky Fox boasts. A short drive to Pomona and you’re living it up with professional DJs and an awesome club experience. Every Thurs Rock it! Awesome 80s, Indie, and Electro music. Every Fri Access Fridays with Hiphop, Mash-ups, Electro. Every Sat Skyfox Saturdays feat. Top 40, Hip-hop, House. Dress Code strictly enforced. 345 Garey Ave., Pomona, 909.784.3674; www. skyfoxpomona.com. THE SPORTSMAN BAR. It’s one of our favorite stops when we’re rollin’ down Temescal Canyon. Knock back a cold one in style! Happy hour Mon-Fri, 3pm6 pm. Smoking patio available.

21779 Temescal Cyn., Corona, 951.277.9786; www.facebook. com/pages/The-SportsmanBar/115557245137996. SPORTSWATCH BAR & GRILL. Any bar with the words “sports” and “watch” in its name is bound to be the go-to place for the communal viewing of American athletics. Paired with weekly deals of pizza and delicious chicken wings, you’ve got everything you need to make each day feel like Super Bowl Sunday. Happy hour: Mon-Fri, 3PM-6PM. MonThurs, 10PM-close. Thurs $3.75 Pint Night, 3PM-8PM. Three for $5 street tacos. Fri Live music. 9PM. Sat .65 cent wings, 11AM-5PM. Sun Recovery Sundays $4 Bloody Marys, champagne cocktails and michiladas. 27961 Highland Ave. #B, Highland, 909.280.3250; www. sportswatchbarandgrill.com. SUSHI KAWA. Innovative and refreshing rolls are something your tastebuds can’t help but crave. Add a few flat screens to the mix for entertainment value and you’ve got the best sushi bar ever. “Lady Bartenders” are certainly a plus, too. Happy hour: Everyday, 3 pm-7pm. Sat Drink specials. $4 Well Drinks, $3 House Wine, $9.95 60oz Beer Pitcher. 469 Magnolia Ave., Ste. 101, Corona, 951.280.0398. TIKI ISLAND. With great events and lots of specials, this new place is top notch. Mon. Monday Night Football, Happy Hour all night, $100 Cash Giveaways after the game. Tues Taco Tuesdays: $1 Tacos, $2 Tiki Shots, $3 Margaritas & Coronas, $ Vodka Monsters. Wed Flip Wednesdays: Heads or Tails for half off . 8 pm - 10pm. Thurs Sing karaoke and get a free shot. 100 N. Lincoln Ave., Corona, 951.737.0227. TORO SUSHI BAR. Every 2nd Wed Way Back Wednesdays. Hosted by Money B. No cover. 9 pm. 1520 N. Mountain Ave., Ontario, 909.983.8676; www. waybackwednesdays.net. VIP CLUB. This gay hot spot is not your grandma’s bar/nightclub. Open 3 pm-2 am. Call for cover. 18+. Thurs, Sun & Tues Karaoke. 9 pm1 am. 3673 Merrill Ave., Riverside, 951.784.2370; www.vip-nightclub. com. VIVE TEQUILA LOUNGE AND NIGHTCLUB. If you seek a lounge for Mature guests then this might be what you’ve been searchin’ for. The ultimate meet spot for ladies 21 and older (and men 25 and older according to their site) is the perfect place to grab a uniquely mixed drink and meet someone new. There’s plenty of room for dancing and high ceilings that will make you feel like you’re partying it up somewhere in New York. Thurs-Sun Night Club Dancing. 184 W. Third St. Pomona, 909.622.2020; www.vivelounge. com. WATER WHEEL SALOON. Sun Happy hour all day. Mon Spin the Wheel, $1 Pizza Night and free pool. Tues $1 Taco Tuesday. Karaoke, 6:30pm. Wed $3 domestic beer

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Tom Clark is not your conventional comedian—visit tomclark.com and you’re welcomed by a simplistic webpage lined with hilarious java-scripted images of Clark in various costumes. This very random and obscure presentation is the perfect first impression for this spastic, off-kilter comedian. With appearances in shows like The Late, Late Show, Premium Blend and Last Comic Standing, Clark has come a long way from memorizing Johnny Carson monologues to present to his fourth-grade class. Not only are Clark’s jokes hilarious, his physical humor adds to the complexity of his performances guaranteeing laughter throughout the run of the show. With jokes like “Drugs are for Nerds” and “Cholos,” Clark talks about his encounters with others and the hilarity he finds in his everyday life. With clever punch lines and interesting plots, there is no telling what Clark will bring to his audience’s attention. One of his most memorable jokes is about why we should always communicate with one another, in which case he says it took him six months into a relationship to find out that his girlfriend only spoke Spanish. With a series of shows throughout the U.S., Clark seems to only get bigger and better with the passing of time—making him must see performer. (Victoria Banegas) IE Flapper’s Comedy Club, 532 W. 1st St., Claremont, (818) 845-9721; flapperscomedy.com. 8pm & 10pm. $20.

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calendar and wells. Karaoke, 6:30pm. Happy hour: Mon-Fri, 2 pm-6pm. 980 6th St., Norco, (951) 898-4630; www. waterwheelnorco.com. THE WOODEN NICKEL. Great jukebox here. Mon Free pool all night. Tues $2.75 tall cans and 75 cent tacos. Sun-Mon $2 Wieners. 842 Kendall Dr., San Bernardino, 909.883.4317. WOODY’S BAR & GRILL. Happy Hour Sun-Sat, 5 pm-7pm. Fri & Sat Karaoke. 8pm-1am. 1528 W. Holt, Ontario. 909.984.2127. WORTHINGTON’S TAVERN. DJs spin here every night, there’s a full bar with lots of drink specials and a kitchen that stays open late servin’ up some specialty pizzas. Check out some of the live bands and burlesque shows, too. 3587 University Ave., Riverside, 951.779.9169; www.facebook. com/worthingtonstavern. ZIGGI’S BAR. We used to love that Ziggy guy. No, not David Bowie, nor that baldheaded cartoon guy. This place loves to tout its “great neighborhood bar” experience. See it for yourself. Thurs & Sat Pool tournaments. 8471 Cherry Ave., Fontana, 909.829.9904.

dance & djs 135 EAST. Every Fri Vertigo Fridays. Ladies get in free before 11 pm. Every Sat DJ LSDanni; DJ Slim. 135 2nd St., Pomona, 909.629.8100; www.135east.com. 340 RESTAURANT & NIGHTCLUB. Every Fri-Sat Go-Go Dancers. Every Sun Open drag contest hosted by Rupaul’s Drag Race All Star Raven, 9:30pm. TIGERHEAT presents LOUD! 340 S. Thomas St., Pomona, 909.865.9340; www.340nightclub.com. ACE HOTEL. Every Fri DJ Sodality; Wildcat. 10 pm. Every Sat DJ Odysey. 10 pm. 701 E Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 760.325.9900; www.acehotel.com/palmsprings. ALIBI EAST. Every Thurs Club 3-4-5. $6 cover, free before 9 pm. Every Fri Slammed and Sexy Fridays. 9pm. Every Sat Sinful Saturdays. 9pm. 225 S. San Antonio Ave., Pomona,

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909.623.9422; www.alibieast.com. AGUA CALIENTE CASINO. Every Fri-Sat DJ Dynamic Dave. 9 pm. 32-250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, 888.999.1995; www. hotwatercasino.com. ALOFT ONTARIO-RANCHO CUCAMONGA. Every Fri DJ Severe. 8 pm. Every Mon-Wed Twilight. 5 pm-7pm. Every Wed Uncorked and Unplugged.7 pm. 10480 4th St., Rancho Cucamonga, 909.484.2018; www. aloftontario-rc.com. CANTON BISTRO. Every Fri Friday Night Heat. Top 40/remixes. Sat Social Saturdays. 21+. Electro/’80s/club mix. 10 pm-2am. 9980 Alabama St., Redlands, 909.335.6688; www.myspace. com/cantonbistro; www. cantonbistro.com. CHAPARRAL LIVE ROOM. Every Wed Strike Lounge DJ Mic Pro; guest DJs. 10pm. 400 W. Bonita Ave., San Dimas, 909.592.2772; www.chaparralliveroom.com. CHARACTERS. Every Thurs Vinyl Thursdays feat. AWOL-One; Roach; Gonzo. 9 pm. 276 E. 1st St., Pomona, 909.622.9070; www. characterspomona.com. CITRUS CITY GRILLE. Every Sat Pulse Lounge feat. DJ ER. Top 40. Drink specials. 10 pm. 2765 Lakeshore Dr., Corona, 951.277.2888; www. citruscitygrille.com. CORNER POCKET. Every Thurs Kaos Thursdays. Electronic. House. Top 40. 9pm. 40575 California Oaks Rd. #D1, Murrieta, 951.677.7155; www.myspace. com/cornerpocketmurrieta. COYOTE LOUNGE. Every Thurs Hip Hop Live. $10 before 10pm. $15 afterwards. 21+. Pomona Valley Mining Co., 1777 Gillette Rd., Pomona, 909.623.3515; www. facebook.com/Lounge.Coyote. DBA256 GALLERY WINE BAR. Every Sat DJ’s JB, Mike Styles, Gabe Real, Stryk One. 9 pm. Every Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri Happy hour. 4pm-6pm. Every Tues Open Mic Night. 256 S. Main St., Pomona, 909.623.7600; www.dba256.com. EMPIRE NIGHT CLUB & LOUNGE. Every 1st Fri ’80s Discoteque feat.

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DJ Eser; Rock en Espanol, New Wave & KROQ FlashBacks feat. DJ Eser & DJ Lonz. Every Mon DJ Lonz mixing hip hop, house, techno and top ’40s. Every Wed Wet Wednesday feat. DJ Lonz. 117 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario, 909.983.2849; www.empireloungeandnightclub. com. 21+. FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Every Fri and Sat Live Dance Bands. 9 pm. 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio, 900.827.2946; www. fantasyspringsresort.com. FOX BAR & GRILL. Thurs-Sat Live DJs. 333 S. Garey Ave., Pomona, 909.784.3671. GOODFELLAS. Happy hour: 4 pm7 pm. Every Wed-Sat Club Image with DJ CrazyGabe, DJ Jon Jon and DJ Effects. Every Sun Club Decades SIN Sundays. Drink specials. Music videos.DJ Johnny Holmez. 8034 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, 909.987.3005; www. myspace.com/goodfellasclub. IMAGINE THAT. Every Sat Celebrity Saturdays. Live R&B and jazz bands and DJs with old-school R&B. 8 pm. $10 before 10 pm. 965 Foothill Blvd., Upland, 951.833.6606, 909.264.1752. J. DEE’S LANDING. Every Thurs DJs. 340 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 760.320.1758. KEALOHA’S TASTE OF THE ISLANDS. Every Fri -Sat Classic Rock and R&B from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. 9 pm-close. 12206 Central Ave., Chino, 909.590.0604; www. kealohas.com. KICKS SPORTS PUB. Every Fri-Sat DJ. 9 pm-1:45am. 16788 Arrow Blvd., Fontana, 909.350.1160. KILLARNEY’S PUB AND GRILL, TEMECULA. Every Tues DJ Twy; DJ Krim. 10 pm. Every Fri DJ Krim. 10 pm. Sat DJ Omry. 10 pm. 32475 Highway 79 South G101, Temecula, 951.302.8338; www.killarneys.com. KILLARNEY’S PUB AND GRILL, RIVERSIDE. Every Tues College Night. DJ Twy and DJ Krim. Every Fri DJ Krim. 10 pm. Every Sat Guest DJ. 10 pm. 3639 Riverside Plaza Dr. Ste 532, Riverside, 951.682.2933; www.killarneys.com. MARGARITA BEACH. Every Tues Tilt Tuesdays. Every Thurs College Night. 50 cent drafts 8pm-10 pm. $2 U-Call-It shots all night. Every Fri $1 Drink Fridays. Every Sat 99.1 Saturdays. 1987 S. Diners Ct., San Bernardino, 909.890.9993; www. facebook.com/MargaritaBeach. MARIO’S PLACE. Every ThursSat V26. DJs spin ‘80s and ‘90s alternative and classic rock. 9 pm. 3646 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, 951.684.7755; www.mariosplace. com. MEDITERRANEAN PALACE. Every Fri-Sat The Palace feat. DJ Assault. 9 pm-2am. 1223 University Ave. #130, 951.781.8900, 951.525.2561; www. mpgrillandcafe.com. MISSION TOBACCO LOUNGE. Every Mon Liquid Lounge with DJ Salazam, trip hop/ downtempo. 9 pm. Every Tues Tall Can Tuesdays with Wido & Bane. and ADSR events. $5 tall cans, $3 well drinks. 9 pm. Every Thurs F.A.T. Thursdays with DJ Nasty

Nativ TOP 40/hip-hop. $3 well drinks and domestics, $4 calls and imports, $5 long islands and AMFs. 9 pm. 3630 University Ave., Riverside, 951.682.4427; www. missiontobaccolounge.com. OKAWA SUSHI LOUNGE. Every Fri DJs spin hip-hop, R&B, old school. Drink specials & sushi served all night. 9:30pm. 8158 Day Creek Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, 909.646.7658. PECHANGA RESORT & CASINO. Every Fri DJ Rico. 9 pm. $20. 21+. 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula, 951.770.7455; www. silkatpechanga.com. PEPE’S MEXICAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT. Every Fri Live DJs. 31780 Railroad Canyon Rd., Canyon Lake, 951.244.7373; pepescanyonlake.com. PEPITO’S. Every Fri Club Jam Generator. Mod/soul/Brit-pop. Free before 10:30 pm, $5 after. Every Sat Club Skandal. 18+. 6539 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, 951.788.2652; www.myspace. com/pepitoscantina. RED FOX BAR. Every Thurs College Night with DJ Frog. 9 pm. Every Fri-Sat DJ Vasco. 9 pm. Every Tues Ladies Night. 3142 N. E St., San Bernardino, 909.882. 9337; www. facebook.com/redfoxsb. REVOLUTION RESTAURANT & NIGHT LIFE. Every Fri Club EVO. Hiphop, R&B, techno, mash-ups, Top 40. Every Sat Team Fresh. Hiphop/R&B. 1327 W. Colton Ave., Redlands, 909.335.9700; www. revolutionnight.com. RIVERSIDE PLAZA. Every Fri DJ Jon Smooth; Guest DJs. 7 pm. 3545 Central Ave., Riverside, 951.683.1066; www. shopriversideplaza.com. ROSCOE’S FAMOUS DELI. Every Thurs DJ K. Ush. 10pm. 14700 Pipeline Ave., Chino Hills, 909.597.3304; www. roscoesfamousdeli.com. ROYAL FALCONER BRITISH PUB. Every Thurs Rollicking Good Fun. DJs. $2 drafts, $2 shots, $3 wells. 9 pm. Every Sat Back to the ‘80s Night. ‘80s music. 106 Orange St., Redlands, 909.307.8913; www. royalfalconer.com. SAN MANUEL INDIAN BINGO AND CASINO. Every Thurs DJ Orbitz at the Pines. 10pm. Every Fri DJ Victor at the Pines. 10pm. Every Sat DJ Hi-tone at the Pines, Top 40. 10pm. 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland, 800.359.2464; www.sanmanuel. com. Shows: 21+. SKYFOX LOUNGE. Every Thurs Rock it! Awesome 80s, Indie, and Electro music. Every Fri Access Fridays with Hip-hop, Mashups, Electro. Every Sat Skyfox Saturdays feat. Top 40, Hiphop, House. Dress Code strictly enforced. 21+. 345 Garey Ave., Pomona, 909.784.3674; www. skyfoxpomona.com. STINGERS NIGHTCLUB. Every Friday Xotik Fridays brings you the Top 40, Hip-Hop and Mash ups. $2 Domestic Beer, $3 Import Beer and U-Call-Its Unitl 11pm. $5 Jagerbombs & LA Waters All Night. 194 W. Club Center Dr., San

Bernardino, 909.475.7979. SPORTSWATCH BAR & GRILL. Every Sat Videopolis DJ’s Music and Videos. 9PM. 27961 Highland Ave. #B, Highland, 909.280.3250; www. sportswatchbarandgrill.com. SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO. Every Thurs Throwback Thursday Dance Party where DJ Pee Wee spins favorites of all genres. 26-200 Harrison Pl., Coachella, 760.775.5566; www. spotlight29.com. TAP DADDY’S. Every Fri-Sat DJs. 2505 S. San Jacinto Ave., San Jacinto, 951.652.5686; www. myspace.com/tapdaddysbar. TORO SUSHI. Every Sat DJ Primal. 9pm. 1520 N. Mountain Ave., Ontario, 909.983.8676; www. waybackwednesdays.net. TREVI ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. Every Thurs Club Illusion & The Playground. Hip-hop/funk/house/ old school. Every Fri College Night Fridays. DJs. 32250 Mission Trl., Lake Elsinore, 951.674.6080; www. myspace.com/trevinightlife. THE VAULT MARTINI BAR. Every Thurs DJ Darcie. Every Fri DJ Jose V. 20 E. Vine St., Redlands, 909.798.2399. THE VIBE. Every Thurs Club Skittles. Hip-hop. Every Sat Club 7. Every Sun Sin Sunday. Every Tues $2 Totally ‘80s Tuesdays. $2 drink specials. 8 pm. Every Wed Logikal Wednesdays. 1805 University Ave., Riverside, 951.788.0310; www. myspace.com/thevibebarandgrill. VIP CLUB. Every Wed Dancing with DJ Darcie. 8pm. Thurs-Fri DJ Julie. 9pm. Sat DJ Darcie. 7:45pm. 21+. (Ages 18-20) $5 with free non-alcoholic drink ticket.) 9 pm. 3673 Merrill Ave., Riverside, 951.784.2370; www.vip-nightclub. com.

theatre A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Will the apparitions that come to Scrooge convince him to be a fan of Christmas? After all, Tiny Tim may give him turn his spirits around. Shows: Dec. 27, 28, 29. Lifehouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands, 909.335.3037; www. lifehousetheater.com. BECAUSE IT’S CHRISTMAS. Get ready to fill the magic in the air that is Christmas Spirit. For 28 years The Candlelight Pavilion has been bringing you the best and most heartwarming Christmas stories, where even Santa joins in on stage. Shows: 26, 27, 28. Candlelight Pavilion, 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, 909.626.1254; www. candlelightpavilion.com. DARLING YOU SLAY ME. The Gourmet Detective is a comical, musical, murder mystery dinner show theater. Come laugh, witness a crime and help solve the mystery. Your waiters, cocktail servers, and even the piano player will be suspect. Every Fri & Sat. The Avila Terrace Theatre, 3663 Main St., Riverside, www.avilaterrace.com. THE DINNER DETECTIVE. If you’ve always felt like you’d make a great Sherlock Homes, then head over to The Dinner Detective. You can help solve a funny murder case

while enjoying a four-course plated dinner. Eat with caution, because anyone at your table could be the killer! Every Sat. The Doubletree by Hilton, 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, 909.937.0900. www. thedinnerdetective.com/sites/ ontario. HOLIDAY FOLLIES. If you like holiday songs and great food, then this is definitely the show for you. Shows: Dec. 29. Center Stage Theatre, 8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana, 909.429.7469; www.centerstagefontana.com.

performing arts THE AUREAU VISTA GRAND BALLROOM. Sat Groove Night. 6pm-7pm. 3840 Lemon St., Riverside, 800.870.6069. BRANDIN’ IRON. Every Thurs-Sun Dance Lessons. 7:30pm. 320 S. E St., San Bernardino, 909.888.7388; www. brandinironsaloon.com. CAFÉ SEVILLA. Every Fri The Art of Flamenco Dinner Show. 6:30pm. Every Sat Gypsy Fusion Dinner Show. 7:30pm. 3252 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, 951.778.0611; www. cafesevilla.com. THE COLONY AT LOFT 204. Every Tues Beginning Belly Dance. 7pm-8pm. $10. Every Wed Intermediate Belly Dance. 7pm-8pm. $10. 532 W. First St., #204, Claremont Packing House, www.loft204.com. EMPIRE NIGHT CLUB & LOUNGE. Every Thurs Salsa and Cumbia Night. 9pm-2am. Every Sun Soul Line Dancing. 5pm-7pm. 117 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario, 909.983.2849; www. empireloungeandnightclub.com. 21+. MAVERICK SALOON. Every Fri Western Dance Lessons with LeeAnne. 6:45pm. 3841 Old Hamner, Norco, 951.734.6640; www. mavericksaloonnorco.com. MCCALLUM THEATRE. Sat – Sat, Nov. 16. International Dance Festival. 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, 760.340.2787; www. mccallumtheatre.com. MORONGO CASINO RESORT & SPA. Every Thurs-Sat CopyKatz Celebrity Revue. 8pm. Every Sun CopyKatz Celebrity Revue. 2pm. 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, 800.252.4499; www. morongocasinoresort.com. TEQUIHUA FOUNDATION. Every Thurs The Telling by Koyote the Blind. 7:30pm. 3485 University Ave., Riverside, 951.686.3471; www. tequihuafoundation.org. TOM’S FARMS. Every Sat-Sun Anthony the Magic. 12pm & 2pm. 23900 Temescal Canyon Rd., Corona, 951.277.4422; www. tomsfarms.com. WATER WHEEL SALOON. Every Thurs Line Dancing Lessons. 7pm. 980 6th St., Norco, (951) 898-4630; www. waterwheelnorco.com.

comedy COMEDY STREET. Every Wed Comedy Show hosted by Adee. 8 pm. 1353 6th St., Corona. FLAPPERS COMEDY CLUB. Thurs, Dec. 26 Fred Stoller. 8pm. Fri -Sat Tom Clark. Fri, 8pm & 10pm. Sat, 7 pm & 9:30pm. Sun Silly Sundays Open

Mic. 9pm. Tues East Coast New Year’s Eve. 8 pm. West Coast New Year’s Eve. 10 pm W 1st St., Unit 218, Claremont, 818.845.9721; www. flapperscomedy.com. LIAM’S IRISH PUB. Every Tues Comedy Show hosted by Rick Rome & Just Mikey. 9:30pm. 1087 S. Mount Vernon Ave., Colton, 909.422.9900; www. myspace.com/liamscomedynight. THE MENAGERIE. Every 1st & 3rd Sun The New Legends of Comedy. 8 pm. 3581 University Ave., Riverside, 951.788.8000; www.myspace. com/club_menagerie. MISSION TOBACCO LOUNGE. Every Sun Everybody Laffs Comedy Night. 3630 University Ave., Riverside, 951.682.4427; www. missiontobaccolounge.com. ONTARIO IMPROV. Thurs, Dec. 26-Sun. Pablo Francisco. Thurs, 8 pm. Fri, 8pm & 10:15pm. Sat, 7 pm, 9:15 pm. & 11:15pm. Sun, 7 pm . Tues New Year’s Eve Show with Felilpe Esparza. 7 pm & 10pm. Wed Julio Gonzales Presents DTF Comedy Show. 8pm. 4555 Mills Cir., Ontario, 909.484.5411; ontario. improv.com. PECHANGA RESORT AND CASINO. Fri-Sat Honest John. 7:30pm & 9:30 pm. 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula, 951.693.1819; www. pechanga.com/comedyclub. ROMANO’S. Every Thurs Free comedy. 5225 Canyon Crest Dr., Riverside, 951.781.7662; www. theconcertlounge.com.

sports CHAFFEY COLLEGE BASEBALL CAMP. Registration Under Way Now, Starts Sun, Jan. 5. Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to six players per coach. Sign up now to get the best coaching in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning. Chaffey College, 866.622.4487; www. usbaseballacademy.com. CITRUS VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL CAMP. Registration Under Way Now, Starts Sat, Jan. 11. Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to six players per coach. Sign up now to get the best coaching in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning. Citrus Valley High School, 866.622.4487; www. usbaseballacademy.com.

BARNES & NOBLE. Every Thurs Book Group. 7pm. Every Mon Children’s preschool story time. 10am. 3485 Tyler St., Riverside, 951.358.0899. BARNES & NOBLE. Every Sat Saturday Storytime. 11am. Every Tues Pre-school story time. 10am. 27460 Lugonia Ave., Redlands, 909.793.4322. BACK TO THE GRIND. Every Mon R.U.P.O. poetry in the basement. 9pm. 3575 University Ave., Riverside, 951.784.0800; www.back2thegrind. com. CLAREMONT FORUM. Mon-Fri Package and prepare books for prisoners in the Prison Library Project. 10am-5pm. Every 2nd Tues Inland Valley Storytellers. Bring an 8-10 minute story to share or just listen. This gathering is for beginners and experienced storytellers alike. 7:30pm. Free (donations accepted). Every Mon Writer’s Workshop. Writing critiques. 6:30pm. 586 W. 1st St., Claremont, 909.626.3066; www.claremontforum.org or www. inlandstorytellers.org. CLAREMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY. Every Fri & Sat Preschool storytime. 11:30am. Every Wed Toddler story time. 10am. 208 N. Harvard Ave., Claremont, 909.621.4902; www. colapublib.org/libs/claremont. HOWARD M. ROWE BRANCH LIBRARY. Every Thurs Storytime. 10:30am. 108 E. Marshall Blvd., San Bernardino, 909.883.3411. LIONLIKE MINDSTATE MOSAIC. Every 1st & 3rd Wed Open Mic. 9pm. $4. 5540 Schaefer Ave., Chino; www. lionlikemindstate.com. PLUM HOUSE COFFEE CLUB. Every Wed, Fri & Sat Art Walk & Open Mic. 7pm-11pm. 3882 12th St., Riverside, 951.784.1369; www.myspace.com/ theplumhouse. RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY. Every Mon Story time. 10:30am. Every Tues Toddler’s story time. 11:15am. Preschool story time. 10:30am. Every Wed Family story time. 10:30am. Story times, tales and tunes. 3:30pm. 3581 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, 951.826.5201; www.rivlib.net. SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC LIBRARY. Every Tues & Thurs Pre-school story time. 10:30am. Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th St., San Bernardino, 909.381.8201; www.sbpl. org.

poetry & Readings BACK TO THE GRIND. Every Fourth Thurs Floasis. 8pm-11pm. $3. 3575 University Ave., Riverside, 951.784.0800. BARNES & NOBLE. Every Wed Children’s story time. 11am. 5183 Montclair Plaza Ln., Montclair, 909.399.1966. BARNES & NOBLE. Every Thurs Children’s preschool story time. 11am. 11090 E. Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, 909.980.5586. BARNES & NOBLE. Every Thurs Children’s story time. 7pm. 2470 Tuscany St. #101, Corona, 951.735.0038. DECEMBER 25 - January 1, 2014 | IEWEEKLY.com

calendar galleries & museums ARTISTS ON “A” STREET. No, it’s not artists on just a street, but a group of terrific visual talents displaying their wonderful creations for all to see in gorgeous downtown Upland. Sponsored by Cooper Regional History Museum, Cigar Exchange/Pacific Wine Merchants. Every last Sat, 11am-4pm. 2nd Ave. & A St., Upland. Info: 909.946.6782, 909.985.8685. ART WORKS GALLERY. This gallery is the go-to spot for expanding your artistic horizons. Every week classes are offered, varying from watercolor, wire sculptures, fused glass frames and many more outlets of artistry. Classes occur weekly. 3741 6th St., Riverside, 951.683.1279; www.jtpfriends.org/blog/art-worksgallery. BACK TO THE GRIND. T.A.P. Into the Artist. Once a month, Back to the Grind gives tattoo artists a place to show off all sorts of art, whether it’s art-on-skin, sculptures or paintings. Sure there are plenty of galleries but these artists banded together to create a space where they can present their personal artistic endeavors. Every First Thurs. 6pm-1am. 3575 University Ave., Riverside, 951.784.0800; www. back2thegrind.com. CABOT’S PUEBLO MUSEUM. Come and learn about the story of Cabot Yerxa and his massive hand-built pueblo (on which he spent nearly a quarter-century building) at this museum, which is also home to a 43-foot tall Indian monument, carved out of a Sequoia Redwood that’s over 700 years old, better known as “Waokiye.” (It’s just one of 60 such sculptures in a series.) Open Tues-Sun, 9 am-1 pm. 616 E. Desert View Ave., Desert Hot Springs, 760.329.7610; www. cabotsmuseum.org. THE CENTER FOR WATER EDUCATION. A world-class museum and learning institution which depicts the past, present and future story of water, from its importance in SoCal, to its impact worldwide. 2325 Searl Pkwy., Hemet, 951.791.0990. CHAFFEY COMMUNITY MUSEUM OF ART. Mythmakers The unique visions of Tammy Greenwood and John Greco come together in an extraordinary way. Thru Dec. 29. Ladies of the Museum. The feminine touch holds an important role in art of all kind, and that’s why the museum is celebrating all things woman by displaying various works from the female perspective. Thru Jan. 14. Salute! This annual reception features a variety of multimedia works submitted by members of the museum, all relevant to the theme Salute! Thru Jan. 26. 217 S. Lemon Ave., Ontario, 909.463.3733; www. ccaamuseum.org.

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CLAREMONT LINCOLN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY. Sikh Art Exhibit. Featuring pieces from the Smithsonian, this Sikh art exhibit is full of musical instruments, clothing, swords, paintings and needlework. Thru May 2014. 1325 N. College Ave., Claremont, 714.423.9753; www. claremontlincoln.org. CULVER CENTER AT UCR ARTSBLOCK. Ultraviolet: Light Installation. Presented in conjunction with the Festival of Lights in City of Riverside, this exhibit by Hiromi Takizawa observes the role of light in architectural and environmental spaces. Thru Jan. 4, 2014. SENTRY. These large scale drawings by Joe Biel are unique to the Culver Center’s wall. Come check them out while you can—you won’t see this work anywhere else. Thru March 22. 3824 Main St., Riverside, 951.827.4787; artsblock.ucr.edu. FERGUSON FINE ARTS AND DESIGN. A plethora of pictures, paintings and posters specializing in pin-up pieces. Be sure to check out the 2nd Sat Art Walk, 3pm-10 pm. 181 W. 2nd St., Pomona, 909.620.7488; www.ffadgallery.com. FIRST STREET GALLERY. Glimpse of a Street View & The Holiday Show. Joe Zaldivar’s work will fill the front gallery. His paintings and drawings are his representations from of places he’s seen using Google Maps. Thru Feb. 14. 250 W. 1st St., Claremont, 909.626.5455; www.1ststreetgallery.org. GALLERY SOHO. It’s a Wrap. Local artists bring together multimedia of art that fits within the category of “It’s a Wrap.” Come see the different interpretations of this broad topic. Thru Jan. 3. 300 A So. Thomas St., Pomona, 909.469.1599; www.pvaa.net. MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART, ONTARIO. Guasti Mural Exhibition. Four murals, originally taken from the Guasti mansion can now be found in the museum’s Carlson Gallery. Here you can learn all about the history of Guasti and Norman Kennedy. Ongoing. Road Ways. Road signs haven’t really changed much; red signs mean stop and yellow means yield. But the open road holds many memories for all sorts of roadies. Here you can appreciate the signs that transport you to a different decade, and with it take a “trip” through local highway signs and beyond. Ongoing. 225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario, 909.983.3198; www.ci.ontario. ca.us/index.cfm/1605. PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM. George Catlin’s American Buffalo. A collection of 40 paintings from the late 19th and early 20th century gives insight into the importance of buffalo in Native American life. Thru Dec. 29. Personalities and Identity in

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Photography and New Media. This exhibit features the power photography has had for over 100 years, as well as the representational qualities of new media in our modern age. Thru Jan. 31. Richard Diebenkorn The Berkeley Years, 1953-1966. Coined one of California’s finest 20th century artists, his work that explores the vivid and abstract landscapes of the Bay Area are guaranteed to be phenomenal. Thru Feb. 16. Ancient & Modern: Selections from the Permanent Collection. Turning to the past to get inspiration for the future of their artistic heritage—that’s what artists Gunther Gerzo, Rufino Tamayo and Carlos Merida have done, merging the concepts of their lineage with a decidedly modern bend. Ongoing. 101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs, 760.322.4800; www.psmuseum. org. RIVERSIDE ART MUSEUM. What’s “52” Got to Do With It? This is a personal story about the growth and fulfillment of Sue Mitchell’s life journey. She was born in ’52, has 52 favorite trees and just finished a 52 week art sabbatical. Thru Dec. 31.Women Who Ride Photographer Lanakila MacNaughton from Portland demonstrates the modern female motorcycles who belong in the driver’s seat—these ladies are not about to tag along behind a boyfriend on his motorcycle. Thru March 16. The Riverside Legacy. This select group features plein air paintings and drawings from the museum’s permanent collection. Thru March 30. 3425 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, 951.684.7111; www.riversideartmuseum.org. RIVERSIDE CITY HALL. Please contact Buna Dorr for appointment. Mayor’s Ceremonial Room Exhibit. A bimonthly rotating art exhibit featuring two-dimensional works by Riverside County artists. Call for schedule. 3900 Main St., Riverside, 951.680.1345; www.inlandarts. com. RIVERSIDE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM. John Muir and the Personal Experience of Nature. John Muir was a wilderness guy. Like a classic example of a frontiersman in America as expansionism had run its course, Muir grew to document and love the natural wildlife of various United States areas. The gallery focuses on special pieces from a traveling exhibit “Nature’s Beloved Son: Rediscovering John Muir’s Botanical Legacy” from various renowned sources. Thru Jan. 19, 2014. Telling Riverside’s Story in 50 Objects. With Riverside’s extensive history there’s bound to be something unique to learn. For a single night, view 50 different objects that represent or document Riverside’s past, from mammoth molars to stage coach foot warmers. Thru January 4, 2015. Riverside Metropolitan Museum,

3580 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. Arts Walk. Held the 1st Thurs of every month. Tour the museum’s current exhibitions and view the performers. Each month is different. Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Riverside. Join the RMM for a docent-lead tour of historic downtown. Every Sat, 2 pm. $5; children 12 and under, free. Call for reservations. 3580 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, 951.826.5273; www.riversideca.gov/museum. ROBERT & FRANCES FULLERTON MUSEUM OF ART. Music to My Eyes. Artist and designer David Edward Byrd has used a mix of different media to create music poster art over the years. Thru Feb. 13. California State University San Bernardino, 5500 University Pkwy., San Bernardino, 909.537.7373; raffma.csusb.edu. SAM AND ALFREDA MALOOF FOUNDATION FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS. In Words and Wood. Curator Jason T. Butsch, Carnegie Museum of Art. This exhibition features the works of Bob Stocksdale and Ed Moulthrop. It’s a collection of woodturnings inspired by the curator and including the renown of gallery owner Sam Maloof, this grouping of amazing wooden pieces tells a story of the woodturning field. Every Thurs and Sat. 1, 2 and 3 pm. Plein Air Painting in the Garden. Take a relaxing day off and watch talented artists set up shop in the Maloof Foundation garden where they will paint the gorgeous subject matter in its natural area. Every Thurs and Sat. 12pm-4pm. Maloof Foundation for the Arts and Crafts, 5131 Carnelian St., Alta Loma, 909.980.0412; www. malooffoundation.org. SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MUSEUM. Portraits and Views. This exhibit will take you back to before smart phones allowed you to document every moment of you life instantaneously—back to the portraiture between 1897 and 1924. Thru July 15. Crossroads Gallery, 2024 Orange Tree Ln., Redlands, 909.307.2669; www. sbcountymuseum.org. UCR/CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY. More American Photographs. The Great Depression was a trying time for Americans during the early years of the 20th century, and gazing at photographs in this collection that focus on the recovery from this time is reminiscent of the current economic situation Americans still face. Thru Jan. 11, 2014. 3824 Main St., Riverside, 951.784.3686; www.cmp.ucr.edu. WALLY PARKS NHRA MOTORSPORTS MUSEUM. Mooneyes. Car fans no doubt know about the history of classic cars and the people who engineered them. The NHRA is recognizing the great accomplishments and influence that Dean Moon has had on the automotive industry from his humble beginnings with dragsters to the use of his own shop to make the very first Shelby Cobra.

A few of the famous Mooneye race cars will be available on display to showcase his ingenuity and unique insight to what a car should look like. Thru Jan. Presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California, the NHRA Museum celebrates the impact of motorsports on our culture. They collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret vehicles, auto-related stories and artifacts that represent our affection for, and the influence of, automotive speed and style in all its forms. Learn about hot rods, customs, racecars and speed records, as well as the West Coast’s role as the historic center for these cars’ past and present development. Prolong Twilight Cruise Night. Come and check out hundreds of classic hot rods, customs, and muscle cars as the Cruise Night brings out some of the finest street machinery in the area. In addition to these hot wheels, there’s a raffle, food (for purchase), museum exhibits and best of all, admission is free. Every First Wed, 4pm-8pm. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Fairplex Gate 1, Pomona, 909.622.2133; www. museum.nhra.com. THE WIRE. Check out the local art exhibit every Thurs from 7pm-9 pm. 247 N. 2nd Ave., Upland; www. thewire247.com.

community announcements DISNEY ON ICE. Your favorite Disney stars from movies like Brave, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast and more are making their ice-skating debut at the Citizens Business Bank Arena. This musical showcase is a magical experience, especially for those less than five feet tall. Wed, Dec. 26-29. Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 E. Ontario Center Pkwy., Ontario, 909.244.5500; www.cbbankarena.com. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS. There’s nothing like cuddling up with the family for a free movie screening. Every Thurs. Steelworker’s Auditorium, 8437 Sierra Ave., Fontana, 909.574.4500. HOLIDAY DISCOVERY CAMP. Each day is a different exciting journey at Holiday Discovery Camp, giving children something fun to do while they’re on winter break. Thurs, Dec. 26-Jan. 3. Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert, 71-701 Gerald Ford Dr., Rancho Mirage, 760.321.0602; www. cdmod.org. NATURE WALKS. This quick 30 minute walk around the forest grounds led by a Discovery Center Naturalist will give you just enough time to really connect with nature. Every Sat & Sun Big Bear Discover Center, 40971 North Shore Dr., Big Bear Lake, 909.866.3437; www.sbnfa.org. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT PECHANGA. This one-stop destination for New Year’s has parties around the clock featuring dancing, DJs, cash and prizes, music and more. Tues, Dec. 31. Pechanga Resort &

Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula, 877.711.2946; www. pechanga.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT SPOTLIGHT 29. This event spectacular has everything you need to ring in the New Year—food, music, DJs, TVs, gaming and more. Tues, Dec. 31. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Pl., Coachella, 760.775.5566; www.spotlight29.com. PALM SPRINGS OPEN AIR MARKET. The grand opening for this open air market will have vendors of all types for your shopping needs. Every Sat. thru April. The Spa Resort Casino, Downtown Palm Springs, 760.534.7968; www. palmspringsopenmarket.com. WILDLIGHTS AT THE LIVING DESERT. This 21st annual lights festival will be the biggest and the best yet— with holiday excitement for the entire family. Fri Dec. 26-31. The Living Desert, 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, 760.346.5694; www. livingdesert.org.

lectures & politics CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ACTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (CCAEJ). There are people who want change, and then there are people who make change happen. Disgusted and frustrated that Riverside County officials continue to place warehouses, rail-yards and other diesel sources next to homes and schools, and allow new homes to be built next to the same type of facilities, CCAEJ took action by placing a billboard along Highway 60 at the entrance to Riverside County. Check out the CCAEJ Website and educate yourself about the health conditions in your area. PO BOX 33124, Jurupa Valley, 951.360.8451 or admin@ccaej.org; www.ccaej.org. COMMISSION OF DISABILITIES. Every 2nd Mon Every group needs a committee; one that is dedicated to the well being of the group. In this case the Commission of Disabilities in Riverside is passionate in promoting awareness of both the group’s presence at Riverside City Hall as well as awareness of disabled people everywhere. The following quote, “The mission of the Commission of Disabilities is- to promote greater awareness of, respect for and total participation of individuals into all aspects of life” is the motto and goal of group’s support of disabled people in the Riverside community. It’s placement in the Riverside County City Council allows them to keep a close eye on programs and policies in process especially concerning housing, employment and transportation. 6pm. Riverside City Hall, 5th Floor, 3900 Main St., Riverside, 951.826.5427; www. riversideca.gov/cod. DEMOCRATIC LUNCHEON CLUB. Every Fri The Democratic Luncheon Club was formed in the ’30s and was reorganized as a chartered Democratic Club

in 1993. Their popular, hourlong luncheons are a forum for progressive ideas and feature distinguished speakers such as U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer. These members have fire in their bellies—in 2002 they got off their duffs and personally registered more than 240 Democrats. Politics and food go together so well. 12 pm. Democratic Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (lower level, near the central glass elevator), San Bernardino, 909.882.5819 or mrkalvarez@aol.com; www. sbdems.com. DEMOCRATS OF GREATER RIVERSIDE. We didn’t believe it either—Riverside and Democrats? They always have something going on. Every 3rd Thurs General meeting, 7 pm. Mexicali Grill, 1690 Spruce St., Riverside, 951.781.6682 or info@riversidedemocrats.org; www.riversidedemocrats.org. FOOD NOT BOMBS. Meets weekly at various locations. Protesting militarism and poverty by serving free vegetarian food to people in need, and in support of ongoing political organizing efforts. FNB believes that by giving away free food to people in need in public spaces, they directly dramatize the level of hunger in this country and the surplus of food being wasted. They also call attention to the failure of society to support those within it—choosing instead to fund the forces of war and violence. They are committed to the use of nonviolent direct action to change society. Thousands of meals are served each week by FNB groups in North America and Europe. Info: foodnotbombs909@ yahoo.com; www.foodnotbombs. net. FRIDAY MORNING CLUB. Every Fri Come and listen to speakers, discuss Riverside Council Agenda items and other areas of concern to the city’s residents. Free and open to the public, with free parking, too. 10 am. Janet Goeske Senior/Disabled Center, 5257 Sierra St., Riverside, 951.351.8800; fridaymorningclub@yahoo.com; www.janetgoeskecenter.com. INLAND COUNTIES STONEWALL DEMOCRATS. Chartered Democratic club working within the Democratic Party to represent

the LGBT—Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender—members of the community and their friends and supporters. They are proud members of the National Stonewall Democrats, who have the motto, “Pride in Our County; Pride in Our Party; Pride in Our Families.” PO BOX 9642, Redlands, 909.556.6818. INLAND EMPIRE DEBATING SOCIETY. “Debate is the heart of liberty.” So reads the I.E. Debating Society’s website. This nonprofit, non-partisan organization was developed in order to provide the citizens of the IE with accurate, thoroughly researched debates on all issues of the day, in order to stimulate more voter participation and—imagine this!—a more enlightened electorate. Members represent all sectors of life, including high school and college students, teachers, professors, lawyers, business folk, parents and retirees. Info: 909.887.4894, 909.825.7800; www. inlanddebates.com. INLAND EMPIRE FREETHINKERS. Every 1st Wed Come join Atheists United and the Center for Inquiry-West for some refreshing discussions. 7 pm-9 pm. Unitarian Church, 3657 Lemon St., Riverside; www.cfiwest.org/groups/inland. htm. INLAND EMPIRE LATINO LAWYERS ASSOCIATION. Legal clinic hours: Wed, 1 pm-3:30pm. Clients also seen at—Lawrence Hutton Center, 660 Colton Ave., Colton, Mon, 1 pm3 pm; DeAnza Community Center, 1405 S. Fern Ave., Ontario. 2nd Thurs of every month Needy folks can get counsel/advice on family law, landlord/tenant disputes, civil disputes (such as car accidents) and collections. These volunteer attorneys are like argument angels. For more than 20 years, IELLA’s mission, with the help of the United Way, has been to provide free legal services for the poor and underprivileged because too many people could not afford to hire an attorney, were not able to speak English, or could not read or write. Help them help you by calling or going to the website to schedule an appointment and to see what you need to bring with

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Aries (March 20-April 19) To accept the idea that ‘this is the way things always were’ is an excuse, especially if you know the theme of your life is change. The question seems to be, will you take initiative, or are you expecting someone else to do it for you? I suggest you make your own decisions and initiate your own moves rather than expecting something in your environment will start the process. Just think your plan through a couple of times, especially if it’s work-related. Things are changing around you, and I suggest you see where they shake out over the next five or six days before doing anything too radical. The best idea will be a simple, easy-to-understand and, most of all, useful one.

no planet is retrograde less than Venus, though this event happens entirely in Capricorn, where Venus has not been exclusively retrograde since 1802. The next two months are a truly beautiful time to resolve old family issues, particularly on your father’s side of the family. The material may surface on its own; you may be aware of topics or themes that you’ve been brewing for a few years, which you’re now ready to address as a conscious choice. Please use this time well. Nothing like it will happen again for years to come. For you, making peace with the past also means understanding what happened, why it happened, and how it influenced you. Nobody is going to hand you easy answers, but you are eminently capable of putting the pieces together. Take your time; be both careful and intuitive.

Taurus (April 19-May 20) Imagine that you visit an older relative you have not seen in years, and while you’re there you wander up to the attic. You see a trunk that seems to be for you, illuminated by the light from a small window, and you open it up. It’s full of artifacts from a century ago, stuff belonging to people to whom you’re related but who came through the planet decades before you. Old diaries, letters, newspaper cuttings, are all neatly, lovingly preserved in this trunk, and as you go gently through them, you figure out that they were indeed intentionally left for you. But who left it there? And how did they know you would find it? This is all a metaphor, and from a psychological point of view, you’re the one who has left a gift, an inheritance or a trousseau for yourself. There’s a lot in there, as will slowly become obvious over the next month or so.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) You’ve got to let some of this pressure off. It seems as if you think you’re supposed to feel a certain way in certain situations, as if the ‘correct’ emotional tone were prescribed in advance. This extends to your opinions about things and the specific way you’re supposed to think. None of this is valid; much of the pressure is your attempt to respond to the illusion that it might be. Once you make the decision to express yourself rather than suppress yourself, you will feel less depressed, more alive, and more in control of your life. You may feel that to do those things, you have to change your whole way of thinking, though it’s easier and subtler than you were told, especially with the kind of cosmic support you have right now.

Gemini (May 20-June 21) Be careful not to take on the issues of others. You may be especially reactive over the next few days, especially if people around you are in an intense mood. Don’t let anyone push you into any agreement, longterm or otherwise, that you don’t really want to make, no matter how infectious their enthusiasm or persuasion may be. Events of the next week or so will help you figure out where you really stand with yourself, and therefore, put the opinions and feelings of others into context. It is this context—remember the concept—that is essential to your making healthy decisions for yourself. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Keep your heart and mind open and you’ll be better able to receive what others are offering you in your intimate relationships. You may sense that there’s a lot to their feelings, and you may be hesitant about allowing yourself to experience that. Phobia about intimacy, and hesitation in matters of the heart, do little to foster your happiness. Every relationship experience requires taking a risk, though in truth most of that involves allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Ask yourself what you fear, when it comes to getting close to someone you care about. Is it about hurting someone else? If so, how long can you keep that up for? Or is it about the way a relationship might change your life? You already know how you feel. You know what you want. That’s actually worth something. Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) You may have health matters on your mind, though I don’t suggest you stress about them; stress seems to be the problem. There’s also some missing information that will clarify matters considerably, and you won’t need to wait for long. I suggest that you strictly maintain a few guidelines, however. Make all your own decisions, based on what you know and understand. Don’t succumb to anyone’s authority merely for its own sake or on the assumption that someone else must know more than you do. Your existence is holistic—part of an integrated whole, with each aspect influencing the others. You don’t need to treat symptoms, but rather, seek deeper understanding, shift your orientation and keep reminding yourself that everything is connected. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) You seem to be experiencing boldness and hesitancy at the same time. The combination, if left unaddressed, could create delays and waste energy; there’s no point spinning your wheels to get nowhere. And you have plenty of places to go, and experiences you want to have. If you have any form of mixed feelings, take the elements in the mix one at a time and see what they are trying to tell you. The self-assertiveness you’re feeling does indeed seem to be about you; the insecurity and hesitancy seems to be coming from somewhere else, perhaps even someone’s influence from the deep past. You don’t have to worry about what others will think. What you feel is more meaningful than what anyone else thinks. Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) Venus, the planet traditionally associated with your sign, stations retrograde over the weekend. That’s a fairly rare event;

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) Consider carefully the influence you have on someone close to you—you’re a lot more potent of a force than you may imagine. That includes on individual people and also on your total environment. You may be going through so much interesting, intense, strange or curious inner movement that you may not be noticing how it’s radiating out into the world around you. Take the time to get some feedback from others about what they perceive about you. Open up the space for a dialog and put more energy into listening than into speaking. You will learn a lot from what they have to say and from slowing down enough to get a sense of what they are feeling. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) The sky is now focused on your sign. The Sun makes its annual return to Capricorn on Saturday (the southern solstice), and just a few hours later, Venus stations retrograde in your sign. This is a combination of factors that are likely to ignite your passion, help you focus your energy and feel how strong, loving and creative you can be. The reason you can be these things is because you are them already, so this is really a matter of emphasis, and of bringing out what is already inside you. I suggest, in that spirit, that you remove as many encumbrances on your time and energy as you can for the next few weeks. Make room for yourself. Take time to reflect and to appreciate who you have become and what you’ve created for yourself. This will be a meaningful time of reflection that will have the power to shape the course of your life. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) You seem to be asking yourself some deep questions about a relationship, and about the meaning of all intimate partnerships. This is not a fleeting inquiry but rather a crux point where you are finally getting to the heart of the matter. These questions involve whether you’re able to fully express your emotional needs, what kinds of commitment you’re comfortable with, and the role of marriage in your life. This is a moment to consider all of your reasoning around the concept of permanence, and the way that it influences your emotional climate. There is also the not-so-small matter of how and why resources are exchanged. What falls under the category of an obligation, what do you feel is taken from you, what is a fair exchange and what is freely given? Once you have unpacked these subjects, you’ll find it a lot easier to relate to others in a way that is fair, and that you understand. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Take advantage of excellent opportunities to expand your income the next few weeks, beginning immediately. You already know of some prospects; there are others you have not thought of, and still others that you came up with and set aside or forgot about. You may find it easier now than ever to cast off any doubts or misgivings you have over the socalled profit motive, which you can replace with the elemental fact that your work and your ideas have value and worth to the people who get the benefits. However, you don’t even need to go there; it still has the feeling of an excuse. Develop a strategy that you adapt as necessary, but use as a guideline. In worldly terms, this should involve income for work and services provided, how to efficiently handle debt and tax-related matters, and an overall business plan. Get competent help when you need it.

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you for your meeting. 1 pm-3:30pm. Administrative Office, Cesar Chavez Community Center, 2060 University Ave. #113, Riverside, 951.369.3009 or iellaaid@aol.com; www.iellaaid.org. INLAND EMPIRE MINORITYLED RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COALITION. Every 2nd Fri This coalition includes nonprofits, political and governmental agencies, business owners and individuals, who are all aiming to impart change in their communities. The coalition hosts monthly meetings and is open to any entity seeking to join, without a membership fee. Bring your fliers and information to share. 10:30 am. Meetings at the New Hope Family Life Center, 1505 West Highland Ave, San Bernardino 92411. JEFFERY OWENS COMMUNITY CENTER. The mission of the JOCC is to “provide education, support and advocacy regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.” The center offers a safe environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals in the Riverside and San Bernardino areas. 5198 Arlington Avenue #922, Riverside; www.jocc.org.

leisure ACTION ZIPLINE TOURS. Talk about building up your “wheeee!” factor: Touting themselves as the “first legal, permitted zipline tour company in Southern California,” Action sports nine ziplines, ranging from 120- to 820-feet long, a suspension bridge (with views of the Johnson Valley) and expertly guided tours. Whether you’re aiming for a nice, pleasant ride on a wire in the sky or the thrill-seeking, well, action that an open-air zipline can provide, Action’s likely got you covered—that is, if you’re at least 8 years of age and weigh at least 75 pounds. (And yes, they’ve got braking systems, just in case you need to hit pause for a moment.) Four tours daily. Action Zipline Tours, 41647 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear, 909.866.0390; www. actionziplinetours.com. BEAUTY BUBBLE SALON & MUSEUM. Location is a private home so please call for an appointment and directions. Jeff Hafler, an L.A. hairdresser who gave up on Hollyweird, owns the homestead house/salon and operates an awe-inspiring hair museum with treasures like a ‘70s mod Ken doll and an 1880s keroseneheated curling iron. Get yourself a celebrity-worthy haircut in the desert or pay your $5 and check out some funky old-school beauty equipment. 5444 Moon Way, Wonder Valley, 760.835.9369; www.facebook.com/ BeautyBubbleSalonAndMuseum. BELLA VISTA WINERY. This winery claims it was the first Temecula

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vineyard (around since 1968). Now for a little history lesson, courtesy of the Bella Vista Website: The Temecula wine region began developing in the mid-‘60s when the Kaiser Land Development Company purchased what was known as Vail Ranch in 1964, and began investing in and marketing the Temecula Valley. Horticulturalists were brought in to evaluate the area, and, along with avocados, the experts determined that wine vineyards were well suited for the valley. The cool moist air from the coast would settle in the Temecula Appellation in the evening and would burn off the following morning, perfect for grape growing. First planted in 1968, five acres of the original Bella Vista acres are still producing adjacent to the winery, which was built in 1978. Unlike gym socks, when it comes to wine, older can be so much better. 41220 Calle Contento, Temecula, 951.676.5250; http://bellavistawinery.com. BIG BEAR ALPINE ZOO. The Moonridge Animal Park arose from the ashes of forest fires in 1959 that devastated the natural ecosystem of the San Bernardino Mountains. Several injured animals were brought to safety for rehabilitation and a second chance at life in the wild. But for some, returning to the forest was not an option due to human imprinting or injuries that would compromise their survival. Enter the humane and dedicated folks at Moonridge, who created an Alpine zoo, where all the animals are native to our local mountains. Learn more about our furry, feathered and scaly friends through daily feeding tours, in the education center, or in the library. Say hi to the Grizzly! 43285 Goldmine Dr., Big Bear Lake, 909.878.4200; www. moonridgezoo.org. BIG BEAR DISCOVERY CENTER. Here it is: Your gateway to education and adventure in the San Bernardino Mountains. The center is an educational and informational portal set on helping you become a more responsible friend to the forest. You can pick up an adventure pass that gives you access to the local hiking and off-road trails, hiking and biking maps, camping info, or take a naturalist-led interpretive program (wild flower tour, canoe tour, offroad tour, any sort of mountainous tour your heart desires!) or take in a concert under the stars. 40971 North Shore Dr., on Hwy. 38 one mile west of Stanfield Cutoff, Big Bear Lake, 909.866.3437; www. bigbeardiscoverycenter.com. CALICO EARLY MAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE. Tours Thurs-Sun, 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm; Wed, 1:30pm & 3:30pm. Nearly 12,000 stone tools—used for scraping, cutting, and gouging—

have been excavated here. The apparent age of some of these items (said to be as ancient as 200,000 years old) contradicts the dominant archaeological theory that humans populated North America only 13,000 years ago. Located 15 miles east of Barstow off I-15 in Yermo. From the Minneola Rd. exit, follow the signs north about two miles on graded dirt roads to the site. CALICO GHOST TOWN. Established in 1881, this ghost town is now California State Historic Landmark 782. It’s an authentic silver mining town that lives on as one of the few original mining camps of the Old West. Gunfight stunt shows have become a part of Calico’s everyday life, but the less adventuresome can pan for real gold, watch water roll uphill in Calico’s Mystery Shack or take a trip down into an actual mine where the air is thin, ceilings are low and evidence of labor-intensive rock chipping is everywhere. Located 10 miles north of Barstow off I-15. Exit Ghost Town Rd., 760.254.2122. CANYON CREST WINERY. This will be your new go-to place for a wide selection of wines and a few fun events to boot. Temecula may be the IE center of our “Wine Country” but heck, Riverside is much closer to home for many and you don’t sacrifice quality by staying local. Canyon Crest Towne Centre, 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, #7A, Riverside, 951.369.9463; www. canyoncrestwinery.com. CHERRY HILLS CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET. Year-round. Eat better and support your local farmers. Fri, 8am-1pm; Sun, 9am-1pm. 26834 Cherry Hills Blvd., Menifee; www. cafarmersmarkets.com. CHURON WINERY. This Frenchstyle chateau also offers the Inn at Churon Winery, a bed and breakfast perched on a hillside overlooking the vineyards. It’s the perfect solution if you plan on swallowing more than spitting. 33233 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, 951.694.9070; www. churonwinery.com. CLAREMONT FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET. Every Sun, 8am-1pm. Catch a lively walk through the Claremont Village each week surrounded by fresh vegetables, unique crafts and other greatness. Indian Hill and 2nd St., Claremont. DANZA DEL SOL WINERY. Previously owned by Bill Filsinger’s who was the first Southern California winery to grow and produce Gewurztraminer, a fantastic wine on the sweet side, in 2010 it was taken over by Robert Olson. Now the Winery is focused on wines with Mediterranean influence. 39050 De Portola Rd., Temecula, 951.302.6363; www. danzadelsolwinery.com. DESERT ART STUDIO. Open by appointment. Muralist and painter Chuck Caplinger’s “Oasis of Murals” is a studio and gallery exhibiting his semi-psychedelic portraits, paintings and murals of

the Southwest, located in his giant dome home near the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. He has a cool past. He started off as an illustrator for NASA in Houston, then moved to LA where he worked with Lonestar Pictures and painted celebrity portraits. The award-winning Texas-born artist’s paintings hang in numerous galleries and museums, and his murals color much of California— see his site for desert art near you. Twentynine Palms, 760.361.2305; www.desertartstudio.com. DRIVETECH RACING SCHOOL. Call for schedule of classes and prices. Learn how to drive a high-powered NASCAR racecar in a controlled but demanding environment. The people of Drivetech want you to know this: More track time, more laps, more speed, more freedom on the track, passing encouraged, sideby-side driving, coaching by radio, warm up laps, and in-car video. But all you’ve gotta know from us is: “Days of Thunder.” California Speedway, 14611 Rancho Vista Dr., Fontana, 888.495.7223; www. drivetech.com. FALKNER WINERY. This awardwinning winery believes “wine is truly the ‘spirit of the gods’ that embraces the essence of life itself and helps all of us not take things too seriously.” They also offer 10 different wines, group wine classes, a wine club, and wedding packages. Tasting room open 10am-5pm. Restaurant open 11:30am-3:30pm. 40620 Calle Contento, Temecula, 951.676.8231; www.falknerwinery.com. FENDER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. For those with kids who are about to rock, we salute you. And we present you with this incredibly awesome experience—professional caliber performing arts education and instruction to children, ages 7-17, through the Kids Rock Free Educational Program. This program provides free and low cost musical instruction education including piano, guitar, bass guitar, vocal performance, drums and combo band. Intrigued? Bring your school or group for a tour, including an inter-active demonstration, access to the exhibits and the visual arts gallery, and an optional scavenger hunt. 365 N. Main St., Corona, 951.735.2440; www. fendercenter.com. FLYING BEAR ZIP LINES. “I believe I can fly,” once sangeth R. Kelly, but never did he sing about zip linin’ his friendly face across gorgeous canyon scenery and through the tops of trees in Big Bear. And that’s where Flying Bear kicks in, offering five zip lines and an aerial platform that’s perched almost a hundred feet high. Two tours are offered, the “Black Bear” which takes about an hour-and-a-half and puts your ass flying down three different zip lines. And then there’s “The Grizzly” that’ll suspend your noggin’ across a canyon down five lines in around three

hours’ time. The tours are guided by trained pros and offer some amazing views, but they’re not for everyone, as you must be at least 75 pounds, but no more than 250. Also, pregnant people and those with medical conditions are asked to consult with a medical provider before embarking on such an adventure. Open year round, everyday. Prices start around $65. At the top of Mill Creek Rd., Big Bear Lake, 909.866.3260; www. flyingbearziplines.com. GALLEANO WINERY. Galleano winemaking spans five generations, remaining familyowned, and claims to be California’s largest producer of Cucamonga Valley wines. CantuGalleano Ranch complex is listed on the California and National Register of Historic Places. 4231 Wineville Rd., Mira Loma, 951.685.5376; www. galleanowinery.com. GLEN EDEN SUN CLUB. See website for prices. Glen Eden is known as Southern California’s premier nudist resort and RV park. Interested clothes-free parties might be happy to know that first-time visitors get in free (see their website for the coupon). Entertainment, dining and sports are all part of the offerings, including tennis, volleyball and swimming. 25999 Glen Eden Rd., Corona, 951.277.4650; www. gleneden.com. THE GLEN IVY CENTER. Seeking some alone time away from the every day buzz of standard city living? Here’s a retreat that’s offering a relaxed and spacious experience on sacred land with creeks, walking paths and organic orchards. Get away from the distractions! 25005 Glen Ivy Rd., Corona, 951.277.8701; www. glenivy.org. GRABER OLIVES. Tours available throughout the year. In the fall, visitors may view the many activities that center around the long and careful tradition of grading, curing and canning Graber olives. Can you think of a more romantic date? 315 E. 4th St., Ontario, 800.996.5483; www. graberolives.com. HADLEY FRUIT ORCHARDS. Open since 1931, Hadley’s offers dried fruits, nuts, and dates— they are famous for their rich and delicious date shakes. What I find most intriguing, however, is that they claim to be the originators of trail mix. Whoudathunk?! 48980 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, 800.854.5655; www. hadleyfruitorchards.com. HANGAR 18. So, you’re all about hangin’ tuff. Well, then, maybe you’re ready to pit yourself against the 10,000+ square feet of climbing at SoCal’s tallest climbing gym. Whether you’re a serious climber or just curious about trying it out for the first time, this gym is ideal for climbers of any age and ability level. Newly renovated with a massive party deck, additional bouldering space,

gymnastic flooring, and two new killer crack climbs, Hangar 18 is the perfect location for birthday parties, school or church groups, scout troops, climbing camps, teambuilding events, or family outings. They also offer Kung Fu and Hatha Yoga classes for those whose life involves being a little more “grounded.” 256 E. Stowell St. #A, Upland, 909.931.5991; 6935 Arlington Ave., Riverside, 951.359.5040; www.climbhangar18. com. HIGH ADVENTURE. Open daily, year-round, weather permitting. Call for prices and to schedule classes. The Website says, “Often the question comes up... What is the difference between ‘hang gliding’ and ‘paragliding’?” High Adventure—a business run by husband-and-wife team Rob and Dianne McKenzie—offers USHPA certified, personalized instruction and service in both sports, out of Andy Jackson Airport. Go for both the tandem and the solo lessons for the complete experience. Best of all, they’ve won lots of safety awards. 4231 Sepulveda Ave., San Bernardino, 909.379.9095; www. flytandem.com. HIGH DESERT FARMERS MARKET. There’s not only a bounty of fresh vegetables, fruits, and flowers, but also fun items like doggie treats, raw honey, kettle corn, stuffed olives, and so much more. Parking is free. 18422 Bear Valley Rd., Victorville, 760.247.3769; www.highdesertfarmersmarket. com. HIGH DESERT TEST SITES. See the website for more info and a timeline of exhibits. The High Desert Test Sites are a series of experimental art sites located along a stretch of desert communities including Pioneertown, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, 29 Palms and Wonder Valley. These sites provide alternative space for experimental works by both emerging and established artists. Most projects are meant to belong to no one and are intended to melt back into the landscape as new ones emerge, basically giving each piece its own chance to sink or swim. The goal is also to create an artistic community on a zero budget. Go

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calendar to the Website to learn more about the group’s mission. It’s like Burning Man without the fire or repressed Silicon Valley thirtysomethings. From L.A., take the 10 east; exit on Hwy 62 (29 Palms Hwy) and head east toward 29 Palms; the sites are located between Yucca Valley and Wonder Valley. Info: www. highdeserttestsites.com. INLAND PARAFLITE INC. Call for packages and prices. California’s only year-round, full-time powered-parachute training center. There is so much to choose from—intro flights; the First Flight course where you go solo in the Powerchute Pegasus; and the full UFI course, which brings you to the level required to be endorsed to fly a PPC solo and puts you on a straight and level course to attain your own UFI rating. It sounds foreign to us, but it’s probably the coolest thing in the world to those who speak the language. Located in Apple Valley. Info: 760.242.3359; www.paraplane.com. INTEGRATRON. Curious? Well, the Integratron is “an acoustically perfect tabernacle and energy machine sited on a powerful geomagnetic vortex in the magical Mojave Desert.” Yeah. Basically, in the ’50s, George Van Tessel got abducted by aliens and then returned in order to build this dome based on the design of Moses’ Tabernacle, the writings of Nikola Tesla and telepathic directions from extraterrestrials. Yeah. It was originally meant to be a rejuvenation and time machine, but today it is the only all-wood, acoustically perfect sound chamber in the U.S. Check out the Website—tons of activities happen out there, such as concerts, sky watchers, spiritual meetings, school trips and so much more. But you definitely can’t miss the Sound Bath—a 30-minute sonic healing session. Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins gives it two thumbs up. Yeah. 2477 Belfield Blvd., Landers, 760.364.3126; www. integratron.com. JIM WALLACE SKYDIVING SCHOOL. Who in their right mind would want to jump from a perfectly good airplane at 13,000 feet? Chuck Norris, Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, and a whole lotta other people with a lot less money, that’s who. Gail Sims and Jim Wallace know what they’re doing—they do movie stunts, hold world records, and help pansies like us to fall through the air with confidence and ease. 2091 Goetz Rd., Perris, 800.795.3483; www. jimwallaceskydiving.com. JOSEPH FILIPPI WINERY & VINEYARDS. You must go to the Website and read the history of this place—it’s worthy of a Brian Grazer film, starring Tom Hanks. They also allow you to

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select custom labels when you purchase wine, and make a point of offering non-alcoholic beverages to your designated driver. Oh, and their yummy wine wins heaps of awards. 12467 Baseline Rd., Rancho Cucamonga, 909.899.5755; www. josephfilippiwinery.com. JURUPA MOUNTAINS CULTURAL CENTER. A nonprofit FamilyOriented Learning Facility (or FOLF), featuring fun programs in archaeology, geology, paleontology and earth sciences. Their goal is to teach awareness and respect for the earth and its inhabitants through hands-on educational programs. They offer field trips, specialty classes, nature school classes and the Earth Science Museum, as well as the largest dinosaur egg collection in North America. 7621 Granite Hill Dr., Riverside, 951.685.5818; www. jmcc.us K1 SPEED ONTARIO. Who doesn’t love to drive their hearts out? Well, you can’t take tight turns and mash the throttle with glee when travelling on public roads (at least, we don’t advise you do that), but you can surely let ‘em rip once you’re behind the wheel at this top-notch indoor karting track. These high-performance electric karts run on two race tracks (which can be combined for special functions), featuring a high-grip asphalt surface, plus there’s enough space for birthday parties and meetings. Hook up with the Arrive and Drive package that allows folks to compete in a 14-lap race against friends or competitors for the fastest lap time. There’s even an adult racing league, just in case you’re looking to get serious about karting your non-minor heart out. Best of all, you won’t be seeing any flashing lights in your rear view mirror after flooring it. 5350 E. Ontario Mills Pkwy., Ontario, 909.980.0286; www.k1speed.com. THE KIMBERLY CREST HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR. Be sure to strap on your walking shoes if you opt for the daytime docent-led tour of the Kimberly Crest House, Carriage House exhibit and Gift Shop (surprise), along with a guided tour through the gardens and grounds. There is a lot to be said for the rejuvenating nature of a little beauty. And nature. Enjoy the terraced Italian gardens, orange groves, Koi ponds and the picturesque chateau with a French revival parlor complete with gilt furniture and silk damask wall coverings. The tour is approximately two hours. Visitors should expect to be on their feet for an extended period of time and have to navigate stairs as well as sloped lawns. Closed in Aug. Kimberly Crest House & Gardens, 1325 Prospect Dr.,

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Redlands, 909.792.2111; www. kimberlycrest.org. LEMON CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. This 10,000 square foot museum celebrates Corona’s past history as the “Lemon Capital of the World” during the 1930-40s. It sits at the center of the former Corona Lemon Company, which, at 2,000 acres, was believed to have been the largest single lemon ranch in California. The park now utilizes 11 historic buildings, houses and packing sheds as a sort of artist’s colony. Artists-in-residence include sculptors, painters, muralists, lifedrawers, glass blowers, weavers and woodworkers. You can watch them work or take classes yourself. An operating beneficial bug farm is also on site as well as a quaint farmer’s market. Before you leave, make sure to stop by the small gift shop featuring “everything lemon.” Corona Heritage Park & Museum, 510 W. Foothill Pkwy., Corona, 951.898.0687; www. coronaheritage.org. LEONESSE CELLARS. The word Leonesse, meaning “village of dreams,” is the inspiration behind this winery’s quest to create world-class wines from the Temecula Valley (not to be confused with Field of Dreams, which is about world-class baseball players). They have won numerous awards, including one for “White Merlot,” which I have never heard of. Have yourself a taste when you pop in for a tour of the enchanting grounds or to take in one of their popular concerts. 38311 De Portola Rd., Temecula, 951.302.7601; www. leonessecellars.com. MAURICE CAR’RIE WINERY. This winery, centered around a large Victorian-style farmhouse nestled amidst rolling hills, was founded by Budd and Maurice C. Van Roekel in 1986. Today the winery is run by new owners Buddy and Cheri Linn. (Apparently you have to be named Bud to own this place.) The winery offers a pineappleflavored champagne and a popular pinot noir, amongst other award-winning wines products. They also have a famous baked brie served in sourdough bread. 34225 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, 951.676.1711; www. mauricecarriewinery.com. MOTOCROSS VACATION. SoCal is the Mecca of the motocross industry. If your bag is heartpumping adrenaline rides organized on your choice of five of the world’s top tracks, then check out one of MXV’s full service vacations. All packages include everything you need to enjoy the thrill of motocross: bikes, fuel, entry fees, pit set-up with support from friendly and knowledgeable staff, food, drinks, transportation, tours, training and more. And best of all, at the end of the day, they load up, clean, and prep the bikes for the next day of incredible riding. 31221 Saddleback Ln.,

Menifee, 909.772.8082; www. motocrossvacation.com. ORANGE EMPIRE RAILWAY MUSEUM. Wanna see big machinery? How’s about checking out a museum with a massive collection of railcars and locomotives? If this doesn’t tickle your high torque transportation fancy, then how’s about the fact that you, yes you, can actually get behind the wheel (well, there ain’t a wheel when we’re talking rails here, I suppose) of a locomotive and rent one for an hour! Access to the museum grounds is free, riding the trains costs $12 for adults and $8 children 5-11. Free for children under 5. Actually being able to operate a locomotive: $190 an hour. All aboard! 2201 S. A St., Perris, 951.657.2605 or 951.943.3020; www.oerm.org. PERRIS VALLEY SKYDIVING. Perris Valley Skydiving, the largest skydiving center in North America, offers so many ways for you to fall out of the sky, I can’t even begin to tell you. Spectators are welcome to recline on the grassy lawn and watch the parachutes play against the blue sky. But everyone can enjoy the 3,600 sq. ft. Bombshelter Bar and Grill, which contains a comprehensive collection of skydiving memorabilia, as well as num-nums. 2091 Goetz Rd., Perris, 800.832.8818; www. skydiveperris.com. PIONEERTOWN. Pioneertown was built in 1946 as a movie set for western movies. Productions shot at the site included Range Rider, Annie Oakley, Buffalo Bill Jr., The Gene Autry Show and Cisco Kid. Check out Pappy & Harriet’s (for drinkin’ ‘n’ rockin’), Pioneer Bowl (bowlin’ ‘n’ eatin’), Pioneertown Motel (sleep where the stars slept), Historic Hayden Ranch (to really feel like a movie cowboy), and Rimrock Ranch Cabins (“The High Desert Getaway for Stressedout City Dwellers”). If you’re there in the summer, weekends offer an Old West re-enactment. We have the feeling someone will be pushing up daisies. And since you’re there, be sure to stop into Pappy & Harriet’s for beers and blues, rock, alt-country and more. 53688 Pioneertown Rd., Pioneertown; www.pioneertown. com. website doesn’t work PONTE WINERY. The Ponte family purchased this lush property over 20 years ago, but at first they sold their grapes to other wineries. They now proudly offer a full array of wines under their own label. Their new winemaker, Robert Cartwright, is a handson kind of guy available to answer your wine questions in the tasting room every Fri, 3pm4 pm. Cartwright’s education includes chemistry, environmental science and enology (the study of wine and the making of wine). Who knew there was so much science behind it? 35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula,

951.694.8855; www.pontewinery. com. RANCHO SANTA ANA BOTANICAL GARDENS. California’s got an immensely diverse cross section of vegetation and plant life, and perhaps nowhere is that collection better represented than at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden. Situated near the heart of the Claremont Village and the prestigious colleges, this garden sports over 80 acres, featuring an incredible array of flowers, trees and brush, all with the backdrop of a majestic mountain range. Take a brisk walk and get your cardiovascular workout going, or just make it a slow stroll through the pathways that wind their way through the grounds. Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation to help keep the non-profit park in top form. 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont, 909.625.8767; www. rsabg.org. REDLANDS MARKET NIGHT. Established in 1988, this certified farmers market is one of the most successful in Southern California. An atmosphere of lighted trees, brick sidewalks and historic buildings holds over 150 food and merchandise booths as well as downtown shopkeepers who stay open late. There are clowns, magicians, horse-drawn carriage rides, face painters and live music in every genre. Smoking and animals are not permitted, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult after 8 pm. Thurs, 6-9 pm. Downtown Redlands, 909.798.7548; www. redlandsmarketnight.com. RILEY’S FARM. This farm has apples, raspberries, pears and sunflowers, amongst other crops. But that’s only the beginning. Why not check out the Colonial Farm Life Adventure, the Revolutionary War Adventure, or the Old Joe Homestead Tour. Or, if you’re feeling extra adventurous, the Revolutionary War Overnight Adventure, dinner programs, and you-pick fruit. Go online to find out what it’s all about. 12261 S. Oak Glen Rd., Oak Glen, 909.797.7534; www. rileysfarm.com. RIVERSIDE CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET. Bring lots of small bills and change. Good people would also bring their own bags. Year-round. Fri, 8:30am-12 pm. 5261 Arlington Ave., Riverside; www. cafarmersmarkets.com. ROBERT RENZONI VINEYARDS AND WINERY. Nestled in a dozen acres in the southern portion of the Temecula Wine Country, this winery is the newest entry in the local batch of great grapes. However the owners aren’t new to the winemaking tradition, which has been part of the family for over a century. This father and son operation features a 4,000 square foot tasting room and production facility, and though they’ve just barely got their winery started, they’re

already a featured wine in several restaurants. 37350 De Portola Rd., Temecula, 951.302.8466; www. robertrenzonivineyards.com. SAN BERNARDINO CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET. Tues, 5:30pm9:30pm. Year-round. Ferris Hill Park, E. Highland Ave. at Valencia Ave., San Bernardino; www. cafarmersmarkets.com. SOUTH COAST WINERY RESORT AND SPA. Get away for a while and enjoy the holistic peace of this resort which features a winery, spa and restaurant. This relaxing location will bring down anyone’s stress level to a healthy low! 34843 Rancho California Rd., Temecula. 951.587.9463; www.wineresort. com. STARDUST SKATING CENTER. Intro to Derby Skating with the Inland Empire Derby Divas happens every Sun, 10:30 am. $5 admission. $2 skate rental. 2167 N. Lugo Ave., San Bernardino, 909.883.1103; www.myspace. com/stardustskatingcenter. STATE STREET WINERY. This winery is one of the newest kids on the State Street block, but its offerings of Cran Chi Chi (fresh cranberryinfused Chainto) and Chilean Cabernet (dark and peppery notes) lend a refreshing departure to Downtown Redlands’ usual wine-and-dine scene. Very “special” grape juice is the order of the day, and proprietor Janet Harter is there to make sure your tasting experience goes down smooth and refreshing. 404 E. State St., Redlands, 909.798.4300; www.statestreetwineryredlands. com. SURFER DAVE’S HAUNTED THEATER. A walking tour through the historic Granada Theater in Ontario takes you back in time into the 1920s. Check out locations not generally open to the public and hear about all the famous folks that’ve made the place so special. Surfer Dave’s your host, telling you all about mystery and suspense that surrounds the location and there’s even talk of meeting “visitors from the other side.” Admission: $15. Call ahead for reservations. 303 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario, 909.292.8415; www.granadaghosttours. wordpress.com. TEMECULA OLD TOWN CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET. Sat, 8 am12 pm. Year-round. 6th St. at Old Town Front St., Temecula;www. cafarmersmarkets.com. TEMECULA PROMENADE CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET. Wed, 9 am1 pm. Year-round. Winchester Rd. at Ynez Rd., Temecula; www. cafamersmarkets.com. THORNTON WINERY. Opened in 1988, Thornton winery combines old world style with new world taste. Check out their multipleaward-winning restaurant, Café Champagne, the Champagne Jazz Series on the Mediterranean fountain terrace and their winery tours. Oh, and try their specialty—the sparkling wine champagne made with the Methode Champenoise. 32575

Rancho California Rd., Temecula, 951.699.0099; www.thorntonwine. com. THRESH|HOLD. Are you adventurous and want physical stimulation but hate the staleness of standard gyms? Head down to Riverside for a unique rock climbing experience that will get your heart pumpin’ and your muscles sore. Known as bouldering, this workout focuses on the strength of your body through bursts of energetic movements. And the routes, known as problems, require ingenuity and curiousness to explore the limits of your own body. (Don’t worry, there’s a crash pad and trained spotters

to help you, might you slip a little.) They also offer yoga classes as well as themed events. Check out the calendar on their website. 2111 Iowa Ave. Unit A, Riverside, 951.742.8479; www. climbth.com. TOM’S FARMS. With several restaurants on site (including a burger stand, Señor Tom’s Mexican food, a cheese and wine deli and their own pizzeria), a Sweet Shoppe, home furnishings and gifts, rides on an 19 th --century, steam-propelled train and the carousel, plus live music every weekend, this farm is a lot more than just dried fruit and nuts. Speaking of nuts, check out Anthony the Magic every Sat,

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calendar 12pm & 2pm, for a half-hour show of doves, straightjackets, audience participation and large illusions with a lovely assistant. 23900 Temescal Canyon Rd., Corona, 951.277.4422; www.tomsfarms.com and www.anthonythemagic.com. UCR BOTANIC GARDENS. Gardens include Alder, Rose, Herb, Cactus, Iris, Lilac, Subtropical Fruit, South African, Boysie Day Baja, and many more. Other highlights are the Geodesic Lath Dome, hiking trails, and a pond that is home to turtles and koi. It’s the perfect place to get away from it all and suck up a little more oxygen. $2 suggested donation. UC Riverside, 900 University Ave., Riverside, 951.784.6962; www. botanicgardens.ucr.edu. WIND FARM TOURS. Tour site located at I-10 & Indian Ave. on N. Frontage Rd. (20th Ave.) 1 1/4 miles west. Call for reservations. Travel through a forest of gigantic wind turbines. Seriously, you know you want to.Call for tour reservations at 760.320.1365. THE WINE TAILOR. This newer winery resides in the oldest winery building in California (circa 1839). It’s the perfect place for a historical tour, a concert or a wedding. Newlyweds-to-be can go to the winery and actually make their own wine, complete with a personal label. Actually, anyone can do it because the Wine Tailor is a custom winery i.e. they buy their grapes rather than grow them, and can make small batches to order. Otherwise you can simply enjoy the winery’s award winning bottles. 8916 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, 909.481.5050; www. thewinetailor.com. YOGAM CENTER. This yoga center is a recent addition to the area, featuring classes and workshops for folks of all ages, including yoga for kids, mommy & me yoga, stress relief yoga (hey, we need that!) and introduction to meditation. 9720 Central Ave., Montclair, 909.625.1400; www.yogamcenter. org.

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BIG PINE FLAT TRAIL. A 25-mile trail course gives off-roaders a great, leisurely ride through the scenic San Bernardino National Forest. Off Green Valley Lake Rd. in the San Bernardino Forest, San Bernardino. CACTUS FLATS. Perfect for camping and all-day riding. This self-contained area of the forest is a hot spot for offroad enthusiasts. A National Forest Adventure Pass is required before riding. Off Hwy. 18, east of Big Bear, 909.866.3437. GLEN HELEN RACEWAY. Besides being the home of professional racing in Southern California, Glen Helen has a three-mile Baja style racecourse, three dirt bike tracks and on-site camping. 18585 Verdemont Ranch Rd., San Bernardino, 909.880.3090; www.glenhelen.com. JOHNSON VALLEY. A perfect mix of dry lakebeds, flat desert and hilly terrain. Whatever kind of off-road vehicle you have, this is a great place to put it to use. Take Hwy. 247 and exit Old Woman Springs Rd., Barstow. LUCAS OIL MX PARK. Seemingly endless strips of dirt bike track that aims to be the leading motocross tracks in California. After all, they do put the rider first. 18700 Lake Perris Dr., Perris. 951.943.4535; www.lucasoil. mx.com. PERRIS RACEWAY. This professional racetrack is perfect for any age. With courses for younger children, to the large, motocross style tracks, the entire family can take a part of a great day of riding. Check the Website for dates and information. 1205 Burton Rd., Perris. 951.657.3091; www.perrisraceway.com. PINNACLES. This staging ground leads to many motorcycle and ATV trails. Camping is also available in designated areas. Off Hwy. 173 in the San Bernardino Forest, Lake Arrowhead. RASOR RANCH OHV AREA. Rasor Ranch is miles of rolling hills and dunes, perfect for any sand junkie looking for that perfect spot. Exit Rasor Ranch Rd. from the 15 Fwy., San Bernardino.

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Word Savor the whales! That’s SeaWorld’s new national ad campaign which brands its staff as “true animal advocates” and tries to counteract claims of animal abuse in the critically acclaimed documentary Blackfish, which debuted in theaters earlier this year and is available on Netflix and CNN. “It’s time to set the record straight,” SeaWorld writes in an open letter that was published in full-page ads in newspapers across the country. It lists several “important facts,” including how SeaWorld’s whales are raised, whale lifespans and how much money SeaWorld spends on habitats. SeaWorld probably feels like it’s wearing shark bait underwear after PETA launched an effort to have its float removed from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a Malibu elementary school cancelled its field trip and musicians have refused to perform or even allow their songs to be played during animal performances—all due to animal rights concerns. But one person who still loves SeaWorld? This guy. (If I had fins, I’d be patting the water and begging for sardines.) And I have no intention of seeing Blackfish, even though it was just shortlisted for an Academy Award— which makes me even more determined to never see it. Blackfish is probably a fantastic movie—97 percent of critics on rottentomatoes.com gave it a positive review. I’m sure it presents a compelling, reasoned argument why whales should never be kept in captivity. One person told me he’s never going back to SeaWorld because the documentary kept him up at night. Me? I’m going to SeaWorld again tomorrow and tonight I plan to sleep like a baby orca. Oh believe me, I’m under no misconceptions. I’m a whale-sized hypocrite. I want everything to be one way until it serves my porpoise, er, make that “purpose” to be another way. I think everyone should be kind to animals until my 2-year-old wants to see one in a cage or inside a glass tank. I would probably put your grandma in a zoo if my son wanted to see it. Then again, who are we kidding? Your grandma can’t grow up to 26 feet, eat 500 pounds of chum salmon per day, or thrust her entire glistening body out of the water and majestically balance a beach ball on her nose.

That’s why killer whales are so awesome. You’re not supposed to be able to see something that raw and enormous up close without it being the last thing you ever set eyes upon. And I get it. You can’t keep anything in a cage forever and convince me that it’s not somehow being mistreated. Just look at Lindsay Lohan. Then again, I prefer my “killer” anything behind 20 feet of tempered glass. It’s why we love places like SeaWorld. They’re a guilty pleasure. They’re unnatural. Something like a dolphin show should never exist in civil society. SeaWorld can talk all it wants about its “true animal advocates.” Normal people don’t wear winged sherbet wetsuits attached to tripwire while a Celine Dion-like song plays and a school of dazed, brainwashed dolphins gleefully pirouette 40 feet below like a row of smiling, coked-out Rockettes. Oh and a corndog. I’m usually eating one, 14th row, just out of the splash zone. When I was younger, I used to go to great lengths not to kill bugs in my apartment. If I found a spider in the bathtub, I would push him onto an envelope and gently release him outside, like the world’s boringest National Geographic TV special. Then I had kids. Now when I see so much as an ant crawling, I smash it with my fist. I still believe everything deserves a right to live. I just believe whatever it takes to protect or entertain my kids supersede that right. I would kill Shamu, too, if I thought she was going to lay eggs in my son’s mouth. I could give you some line about striving to be a better person, but I have no intention of ever quitting Sea World. With the AAA discount, an annual membership is less than $80! Kids under three are free! Did I mention SeaWorld has an entire area devoted to Sesame Street? They may be torturing Cookie Monster, but who can tell with his googley eyes? IE

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