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MISSION & MARKET Big wheel at the X Games; Wanted: literary laureates OUT & ABOUT Millions of lights and more; “Nutcracker” dancer shines DINING GUIDE From fun to fancy, your resource for eating out SEEN Habitat for Humanity Hoedown and other special events On the cover : The Fox Theater as it looked in 1929 and singer Sher yl Crow Marla Cohen, left, and Lyn Cloninger at Phood on Main Photo by Gabriel Luis Acosta

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he return of the Fox Theater started me thinking once again about the best year in movie history — 1939. I wasn’t around back then, but thanks to late-night television and Blockbuster, I have seen at least a couple dozen of the movies released that year, several more than once. There were 10 nominees for the best picture Oscar : “Dark Victory,” “Gone With the Wind,” “Goodbye, Mr. Chips,” “Love Affair,” “Of Mice and Men,” “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” “Ninotchka,” “Stagecoach,” “The Wizard of Oz” and “Wuthering Heights.” A strong case could be made for just about any one of them winning. Yet it was “GWTW” that came away with the big prize, along with seven other Oscars, plus awards for technical achievement and the filmmakers’ use of color. A couple of interesting notes about the 12th Academy Awards: It was the first time an Oscar was presented for best visual effects, which surprisingly did not go to “GWTW” for its burning of Atlanta sequence or to “The Wizard of Oz” for the Kansas tornado scenes. Instead, it was presented to “The Rains Came.” Go figure. The ceremony also was the first one hosted by Bob Hope. But I digress. The audience at the Fox Theater on Sept. 9, 1939, was there to see yet another classic from that year : “Beau Geste,” starring Gary Cooper and Susan Hayward. Word about the filming of “Gone With the Wind” had been circulating for more than two years, so imagine their excitement when the adaptation of the Margaret Mitchell novel burst onto the screen. And even though the surprise preview print that unspooled that night was missing many of the optical effects and most of Max Steiner’s music score, the film received a huge ovation from the audience as the end credits rolled. It has probably been 30 years since I’ve seen “Gone With the Wind” on the big screen — really the only place a movie so epic should be viewed. The newly remade Fox Performing Arts Center would be a spectacular venue for a repeat showing of “Gone With the Wind.” And unlike the old United Artists cinema in Orange County where I once saw the Oscar winner, the Fox would actually have an important link to the movie’s past. It would even be worthwhile for the operators of the Fox to consider a 1939 film festival some weekend. There certainly would be plenty of great titles from which to choose.

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A wheel competitor

It may be the off-season for biker Elizabeth Bash, but she’s not about to stop working toward the 16th Summer X Games in August. The 23-year-old Riverside resident is looking to improve on her third-place finish in the women’s supercross at the X Games earlier this year. To that end, Bash is a regular in the gym and on the racetrack, splitting her time at Milestone Ranch MX Park in Riverside, Perris Raceway and Pala Raceway. During her 12-year biking Elizabeth Bash career, Bash has earned a number of other awards, including several amateur competitions and a pro title in 2005 — her first full year at that level. While the motocross season runs from May through September, the X Games, with its national TV audience via ESPN, is the highest profile event on the tour. After doing so well last time, “it has made me more confident in my riding — and quite a bit faster,” she says. Write on

The Inlandia Institute is looking for a few good literary laureates. The organization, which is based in Riverside, wants to recognize Inland Empire writers who often don’t get the notice they deserve, says Marion Mitchell-Wilson, executive director. Among the qualifications, potential nominees need to live or work in the region, write with a local voice that conveys a sense of the area, and also inspire other creative writers. For information, call 951-369-1564 or visit www.inlandiainstitute.org.

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e challenge anyone to count the colorful decorations adorning the Mission Inn during the Festival of Lights. The lights alone add up to about 3.5 million. Then there are the ornaments, bells, garland and animated figures. “We try to outdo ourselves every year and put up a few more lights, decorations and characters,” says Russ Kitchen, the director of property operations. Festival of Lights This marks the 17th time they’ve Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, outdone the previous year. 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside Mission Inn owner Duane Roberts Through Jan. 3; free started the Festival of Lights in 1993 951-784-0300, www.festivaloflightsca.com as a way to celebrate the Riverside landmark’s $55 million renovation. This year, 15 full-time employees spent nearly three months getting everything in place. Two of the additions have a link to the Mission Inn’s past — macaw birds named Joseph and Napoleon. Mission Inn founder Frank Miller also had macaws that went by the same names, and they were allowed to fly around much of the property. The new ones won’t have that freedom; they’re living in 9-foot-tall cages, which are decorated for the holidays in the garden near Las Campanas restaurant. They’ll remain on display after the Festival of Lights ends on Jan. 3.

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‘The Nutcracker’ Riverside Municipal Auditorium, 3485 Mission Inn Ave. 1:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 19-20 $17 and $27; 951-787-7850, www.crballet.org

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SABEL JONES was born to be a ballerina. “My parents always said I never walked (normally) as a toddler, I walked on my tippy toes,” says the 14-yearold. “I always have loved dance.” Isabel’s leading performance as Sugar Plum Fairy in California Riverside Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” and her acceptance to the summer program at the prestigious Canadian National Ballet School in Toronto seem to seal the deal. This talented teen may soon be a professional ballerina. “Isabel has a unique quality, a very classical quality,” says Glenda Carhart, the longtime artistic director for the California Riverside Ballet. “The passion and love she has for dancing really comes out in her dancing.” Isabel generally focuses on the artistic interpretation of a dance piece, not just the technical aspects and athleticism.

‘The passion and love she has for dancing really comes out in her dancing.’ “There are some kids who really stand out,” Carhart says. “Not only do they have all the physical capabilities, but they also are smart and can pick up combinations fast. They also have the love and the focus and the passion and the desire to do it. When all of those elements come together, the perfect dancer comes out. Isabel definitely has all those elements.” Canada’s National Ballet School — the official school for the National Ballet of Canada — is considered to be one of three top major ballet schools in the world. When a dancer is accepted for the summer program, it’s basically an audition to stay in the fall if all goes well.

Isabel, who lives in Corona, leaves in July for the four-week summer program with the blessing of her parents, Theresa and Jeff Jones. Isabel dabbled in dance classes until almost five years ago when she joined Riverside Ballet Arts, the school affiliated with the California Riverside Ballet company. That’s when her formal training began. “What I love most about ballet is the creative aspect of it,” says Isabel, a freshman at Corona High School who also plays classical piano. “It’s such a beautiful art form. I enjoy the opportunity to express myself and my passion.” She dances, rehearses or takes Pilates 20 to 25 hours every week, “and she still manages to be a straight-A student,” said her proud mother. “Mark my words,” Carhart predicts. “This girl is going to be a star.”

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hot list KINETIC CONVERSATIONS Dec. 4-5  – A colorful mix of dance and movement by Riverside City College dance faculty. Landis Performing Ar ts Center, 4800 Magnolia Ave., 2 and 8 p.m.; $8 in advance, $12 at the door; 951-222-8100, www.landispac.com. RICK RECHT DEC. 5  – Fundraiser concer t by one of the top touring acts in Jewish music. Recht’s latest CD is “Simply Shabbat,” which features a collection of original Shabbat melodies. Temple Beth El, 2675 Central Ave., Riverside; 7 p.m.; $36 reserved, $18 general admission, students half price; 951-684-4511, http://ca023.urj.net, www.rickrecht.com. Also: Hanukkah par ty and dinner, Dec. 11; Bring Your Own Menorah, Dec. 18.

calendar ROSE PRUNING JAN. 17  – Botanic Gardens volunteers and local exper ts demonstrate how to prune hybrid tea, floribunda, miniature roses and climbers. UC Riverside Botanic Gardens, 900 University Ave.; 1-3 p.m.; free; 951-784-6962, www.gardens.ucr.edu. Also: In the Garden Class/Tour Series, Feb. 20. ‘THE END OF FILM’ THROUGH JAN. 30  – The second in a series of presentations of the riches of David Whitmire Hearst Jr.’s encyclopedic camera collection. UCR/California Museum of Photography, 3824 Main St., Riverside; 951-827-4787, www.cmp.ucr.edu. Also: “And Howe,” “Lewis Baltz” and “Smoke and Mirrors,” all through Jan. 2.

‘READING THE WALLS’ THROUGH JAN. 30  – Learn how Japanese-American families in Riverside lived during the time of World War II through the story of the Harada family. Metropolitan Museum, 3580 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-826-5273, www.riversideca.gov/museum. Also: “Chinese Treasures From the Time of the Emperors,” through April 18. ‘EDENISTIC DIVERGENCE’ THROUGH FEB. 20  – Landscape is a timeless motif, one that four ar tists cultivate into compelling interpretations of the land — past, present and future. Riverside Ar t Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-684-7111, www.riversidear tmuseum.org. Also: “Riverside’s Fox Theater: An Intimate Por trait,” featuring photographs by Michael J. Elderman, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Dec. 17. CANYON CREST TOWNE CENTRE DECEMBER  – Events include Santa Claus appearance, Dec. 5; and a monthly ar t show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 12. Canyon Crest Towne Centre, 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside; 951-686-1222, www.cctownecentre.com. THE PROMENADE SHOPS DECEMBER  – Dickens Carolers Quar tet, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19; photos with Santa, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19; treelighting ceremony with Sozo Jazz Band, 5 p.m. Dec. 6; community blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 19. The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos, 2780 Cabot Drive, Corona; free; 951-277-7601, www.promenadeshopsatdoslagos.com.

TAIKO PROJECT: (re)generation JAN. 15  – North America’s premier taiko drummers in a heart-pounding, state-of-theart theatrical production. University Theater, UC Riverside, 900 University Drive; 8 p.m.; $36, $18 students; 951-827-4331, www.ucriversidepresents.ucr.edu. Also: “Milk Traces,” presented by the performance company inkBoat, Jan. 29; The Calder Quartet: Bèla Bartók, the 6 String Quartets, Feb. 23 and April 1.

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RIVERSIDE PLAZA DECEMBER  – Them Novus (groovin’ alternative Christmas), Leslie Ellis (1940s holiday standards), Dec. 4; Stephen Vaughan Quar tet (jazzy holiday music), Crystal McKee, Dec. 5; Brassworks, McKee, Dec. 11; A Caribbean Christmas, Lee Zimmer (seasonal classical guitar), Dec. 12; Leslie Ellis & the Sozo Jazz Band, Magnolia Avenue Baptist Church Youth Choir, Dec. 18; Fender Center performance, The Night Tides (holiday surf tunes), Vincent Nolan (classic holiday rock), Dec. 19; Sal and Isela & Friends (folk), Wilton, Dec. 26. Riverside Plaza, Central Avenue at De Anza; most concer ts 7-9 p.m.; 951-683-1066, ext. 113, www.shopriversideplaza.com.

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Isabel, who lives in Corona, leaves in July for the four-week and summer program money. Sponsorships donations with the blessing of her parents, are being accepted for naming parts Theresa and Jeff Jones. of the theater. Isabel dabbled in dance classes until “The foundation is gearing up to get almost five years ago when she joined into action, build up the endowment and Riverside Ballet Arts, the school get the community involved so we can affiliated with the California Riverside support the ongoing Ballet company. That’soperation when herand formal preservation of the performing arts training began. center,” says. about ballet is “WhatHogan I love most and theJonathan creative Yorba, aspectRiverside’s of it,” says arts Isabel, acultural freshman at Corona School affairs manager,High hopes local who also plays classicalthe piano. “It’s such residents will support effort. a beautiful art form. I enjoy the “After the Mission Inn, this is the most opportunity to express and important structure thatmyself is coming my passion.” online, one that is going to revitalize She dances, rehearses or takes Pilates the city,” he says. “Everyone is working 20 to 25 hours every week, “and she to make it successful.” still manages to be a straight-A student,” said her proud mother. Fox Foundation Gala “Mark my words,” Carhart predicts. 6-10 p.m. Jan. 15; $150 “This girl is going to be awww.foxgala.com star.” www.foxriversidelive.com,

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calendar THE WINERY AT CANYON CREST DECEMBER – Disco with DJ Dave, Dec. 4; jazz with the Frank Wilson Trio, Dec. 5; Drum Circle, Dec. 11; Richard Alonzo, Dec. 12; salsa dancing, Dec. 18; comedy show with the Laughing Lawyer, Dec. 19. Canyon Crest Towne Centre, 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Suite 7A, Riverside; 951-369-9463, www.americaneagleriverside.com. ORNAMENTS AUCTION DEC. 1 – Exhibit and ornament auction to benefit the Riverside Community Ar ts Association, 3870 Lemon St., Riverside; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; free; 951-682-6737, http://homepage.mac.com/rcaaar ts/rcaaar ts SANTA DISPLAY DEC. 1-31 – More than 500 Santas from a personal collection on display, Tuesday through Thursday only. Unity Christ Church, 3730 Elizabeth St., Riverside; 1:30 to 5 p.m.; free; 951-686-9247, www.unityofthecrossroads.org.

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MAZE DEC. 11 – Concer t by the soul/quiet storm band, featuring Frankie Beverly. Riverside Municipal Auditorium, 3485 Mission Inn Ave.; 8 p.m.; $48.75-$90.75; 951-788-3944, www.riversidemunicipalauditorium.com. Also: “Nate the Great,” Feb. 17.

CHORAL CONCERT DEC. 3 – UC Riverside’s Chamber Singers will perform holiday music. UC Riverside’s Ar ts Building Performance Lab, 900 University Ave.; 8 p.m.; free; 951-827-3245, http://music.ucr.edu.

family series. Riverside Community Players, 4026 14th St., 2 and 7 p.m.; $8; 951-686-4030, www.riversidecommunityplayers.com. Also: “Chanticleer and the Fox,” a classic on-thefarm tale by Joseph Robinette, Feb. 12-14.

‘A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS’ DEC. 4 – Holiday-themed show presented by the Corona Ar t Association. Ar t House Gallery, 510 W. Foothill Parkway, Corona; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; free; 951-371-2447, www.coronaar tassociation.com. ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ DEC. 4-6 – Charles Dickens’ classic story about four ghostly visitations that transform the bitter and miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge into the very essence of Christmas. Par t of the

ART SHOW, SALE DEC. 5 – Featuring holiday items, hosted by the Corona Ar t Association. Heritage Park Ar t House Gallery, 510 W. Foothill Parkway, Corona; 5:30 p.m.; free; 951-371-2447. CHARITY BALL DEC. 5 – The Junior League of Riverside’s 54th annual black-tie fundraiser with a

catered dinner prepared by chef Leone Palagi of Mario’s Place, music by the Sozo Jazz Band and a DJ spinning tunes into the late hours. The theme: “Heritage,” to celebrate Riverside’s citrus industry past and its current status as California’s first Emerald City. Orange Terrace Community Center, 20010 Orange Terrace Parkway, Riverside; 5 p.m., dinner served at 7 p.m.; 951-683-0622, www.juniorleagueriverside.org. HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY DEC. 6 – Lights are turned on for the holidays. Corona Civic Center, 400 S. Vicentia St.; 4 p.m.; free; 951-736-2241.

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calendar RIVERSIDE MASTER CHORALE DEC. 6  – Schuber t Mass in G and a Dickens of a Christmas with The Santiago High School Dickens Carolers. First Congregational Church, 3504 Mission Inn Blvd., Riverside; 4 p.m.; $15, $12 students and seniors; www.riversidemasterchorale.com. ‘THE LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE’ DEC. 10-13  – Performances by puppets, stomp group, dueling men’s quar tets, singing Santas and 150 adults and youth singing the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Magnolia Avenue Baptist Church, 8351 Magnolia Ave., 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10-12, 2 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13; $8-$10; 951-689-5700, www.magonline.com.

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Violinist Linda Wilson Linda Wilson is marking her 35th season as violinist with the Riverside County Philharmonic. She also performs with the San Bernardino Symphony, and plays voila, cello and string bass. Since 1975, Wilson has seen the Philharmonic evolve from what was essentially a volunteer group to an orchestra with seasoned professionals. “We were paid about $20 for four rehearsals and a concer t. It was like gas money,” she says of those early days. By the mid-1980s, musicians needed to audition to earn a spot on the orchestra. And in the early 1990s, with the arrival of Patrick Flynn as conductor, the Philharmonic rose to a much higher level. “He had specific ideas of where he wanted to go with the orchestra,” Wilson says. Flynn died in September 2008, and the concer ts on Jan. 16-17 will feature guest conductor Heiichiro Ohyama with the baton. “I love the music, and I love playing,” Wilson says. “It gives me a thrill. There’s nothing like sitting in the middle of 80 musicians and having all this sound around you.”

Riverside Philharmonic Riverside Municipal Auditorium, 3485 Mission Inn Ave. 8 p.m. Jan. 16, 2 p.m. Jan. 17 $13-$74 951-787-0251, www.thephilharmonic.org

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‘STAR OF WONDER’ DEC. 10-13  – “Star of Wonder: The Civil War Christmas Play,” presented by Christian Ar ts and Theater. Corona Civic Theater, 815 W. Sixth St.; 2 and 7:30 p.m.; $11-$15; 951-279-2298, www.catcorona.org. HANUKKAH SERVICE DEC. 11  – Beth Simcha Messianic Congregation, 2951 Central Ave., Riverside; 7:30 p.m.; 951-683-2755, www.bethsimcha.org. CARILLON RECITAL DEC. 12  – Selection of traditional holiday music on UC Riverside’s 48-bell carillon. UC Riverside, 900 University Ave.; 3 p.m.; free; 951-827-3245, www.music.ucr.edu. HOLIDAY SHOWCASE DEC. 12  – Snow play, vendors, Santa, horse and carriage rides. Eleanor Roosevelt High School, 7447 Cleveland Ave., Corona; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; www.eastvaleevents.com. VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS DEC. 13  – Celebrate a Victorian Christmas, much like it would have been in the 1890s. Heritage House, 8193 Magnolia Ave., Riverside; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; free; 951-826-5273, www.riversideca.gov/museum. ‘THE NUTCRACKER’ DEC. 19-20  – California Riverside Ballet’s holiday tradition. Riverside Municipal Auditorium, 3485 Mission Inn Ave.; 1 and 7 p.m.; $17 and $27 (for the first eight rows); 951-787-7850, www.crballet.org. CHRISTMAS CANTATA DEC. 20  – A holiday program will take place during the communion service.

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Trinity Lutheran Church, 5969 Brockton Ave., Riverside; 9:30 a.m.; free; 951-682-1350, www.trinityriverside.org. CHRISTMAS CONCERT AND TEA DEC. 20  – Program features Renaissance music. First Congregational Church, 3504 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside; 3 p.m.; free; 951-684-2494, www.fccriverside.org. Also: Christmas Eve sing-a-long on the porch at 5 p.m. followed by the Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT DEC. 24  – All Saints Episcopal Church, 3847 Terracina Drive, Riverside; 4 p.m.; free; 951-683-8466, www.allsaintsriverside.org. FOX FOUNDATION INAUGURAL GALA JAN. 15  – Get a first look at the new Fox Performing Ar ts Center. The theater, which hosted the first public screening of “Gone With the Wind” in 1939, has been transformed into a modern enter tainment venue without losing its historic flavor. Fox Performing Ar ts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside; 6-10 p.m.; $150; 951-686-4369, www.foxgala.com. ‘THE PRICE’ JAN. 15-31  – Two long-estranged brothers meet after many years to dispose of their late father’s belongings. They examine the events and qualities of their very different lives and the price each has had to pay. Riverside Community Players Theater, 4026 14th St.; 2 and 8 p.m.; $15, 951-369-2100, www.riversidecommunityplayers.com. ‘INTIMATE APPAREL’ JAN. 21-30  – By Lynn Nottage, a poignant commentary on an era when the cut and color of one’s dress — and skin — determined whom one could marry, sleep with and even talk to in public. UC Riverside ARTS Studio Theatre, 900 University Ave.; 8 p.m. Jan. 21-23 and 28-30; 2:30 p.m. Jan. 30; $14, $12 students, seniors; 951-827-4331, http://events.ucr.edu. ‘SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN’ JAN. 22-31  – Musical based on the MGM film (with the original choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen). Landis Performance Ar t Center, 4800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside; 2 p.m. Jan. 23-24 and 30-31, 8 p.m. Jan. 22-23 and Jan 29-30; $25-$43, 951-222-8100, www.performanceriverside.org.

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iverside’s Fox Theater has enjoyed a rich and varied history. Built in the elegantly simple Mission Revival style, it opened in 1929 as Hollywood’s Golden Age was about to start. The movie palace screened the earliest Academy Award winners. Vaudeville acts sang and danced on its stage. In the 1930s, it was one of the few buildings around with air conditioning, making it a perfect place to escape the sweltering summer heat. Later that decade came the event that would seal its status as Cultural Heritage Landmark No. 39 — the first public screening of the Oscar-winning Civil War epic, “Gone With the Wind.” Actress Vivien Leigh was in attendance that night along with other cast members, all of them ushered in after the lights were turned down. Through the decades, the theater was the place where kids enjoyed Saturday matinees and teens went on dates. “The Fox was kind of like the beach for Riverside residents,” says Mayor Ron Loveridge, who saw a movie there with his wife on their first night in town in 1965. “Kids who lived near the coast would hang out at the beach, but our beach was the Fox Theater.” By the late 1970s, the building had fallen into disrepair, and it went through a succession of owners. In 2005, the city purchased it from businessman Joe Zivnal for $2.9 million. Within months, the City Council approved design and development plans for the theater’s renewal — a project costing $30 million. It would become a centerpiece in the Riverside Renaissance project. Restoring a palace

After a major reconstruction, the historic Fox Theater is ready to shine once again

Before renovation work started on the Fox Theater, it was a mess. The roof leaked; plaster was crumbling. There were piles of debris. It was smelly, inhabited by pigeons and, on occasion, vandals. “It was very dark and a somewhat dangerous and unpleasant place to be,” recalls Peyton Hall, the director of architecture with the preservation consultant Historic Resources Group in Hollywood. “I’ve worked on worse, but the Fox was bad.” The plan was to bring the theater back, in all its glory and then some, to the way it looked before the event that elevated its status — the “Gone With the Wind” preview. But how? There were only a limited number of photos available that showed what the interior originally looked like, damage

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Robert Wise stands next to an original mirror in the orchestra lobby of the newly renovated Fox Theater.

to the structure was extensive, and the entrance, orchestra and downstairs lobbies had been painted with several coats of “landlord beige” paint through the years. Robert Wise, who has been overseeing the day-to-day work for the city’s Development Department since the start of the project, pored over the original blueprints and consulted with experts who had worked on similar renovation efforts. One of those experts was Evan LeGrande Wilson of LeGrande Studios. The La Crescenta company has done restoration work on several historic churches, libraries and other buildings. For the Fox, the work done by Wilson and his team included carefully peeling away the beige paint — layer

by layer — wherever they found it. On the ceiling of the orchestra lobby, decorative shields were revealed. Each was re-painted to look just as it did originally. “They couldn’t go someplace and have a color matched,” Wise says. “They needed to hand-mix the colors with the same types of paints and materials they used in 1929.” Light fixtures were replaced throughout with ones that closely resemble what was in place 80 years ago, but the new ones use fluorescent lights that save energy. The seats in the auditorium were changed, too. Nearly all of them are 3 inches wider than the ones they replaced for the comfort of today’s audiences. And other changes were included to meet current expectations and codes: There are more bathrooms, the theater is handicapped accessible and the structure’s ability to withstand an earthquake is greatly improved. So what’s the biggest surprise visitors have when they tour the theater? “A lot of people get fooled when they come in and look Evan LeGrande Wilson does touch-up work on a lobby ceiling at the Fox Theater. Ph o t o by L a Fo n zo C a r t e r

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at what they think is all of the woodwork and how ornate it is,” Wise says. “But actually everything in the theater that even looks like wood, iron or metal is really plaster.” That’s exactly the way it was in 1929. Remember, the Fox Film Corporation and West Coast Theatres were building hundreds of these movie palaces around the country. Using plaster was cheaper than other materials. “Back then, they had artisans who shaped the plaster to make it look like wood, basically giving it the same grain,” Wise says. “And then the painters would come in and get to work.” For the re-do, that job fell to Wilson and his crew. “If you get up close, it’s really hard to tell the difference between wood and plaster,” Wise says. The efforts have produced a theater that is a blend of retroelegance with some of the latest amenities, which gives the venue the versatility it needs to host a range of entertainment events. And for the purists, Wise adds, it offers a direct link to the past: “If you were here in 1929 and came back now, it would be déjà vu.”

The debut of the theater as the 1,642-seat Fox Performing Arts Center will be a landmark moment for Riverside. It not only will be a point of pride for residents and city officials, it also gives Riverside a venue with few equals. Given its seating capacity and amenities (particularly the size of the stage house, which was extended back by 40 feet), the venue will move onto the radar screens of many more promoters. “Riverside in the past has been a secondary market in the performing arts, and now it becomes a primary market,” says Richard F. McCann of RFM Architects in Sierra Madre, the Fox project’s design architect. “The big benefit to the city is that it will generate increased business, to start, at the convention center and the Mission Inn and then go out from there.” Many promoters, he adds, will prefer the size of the Fox over venues such as Los Angeles’ Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, which seats nearly 3,200. “They do not want to put on a program with half of the seats empty because it appears that the show is not as good as it might be,” McCann says. “(Instead of a larger house), the promoters will opt for a 2,000-seat venue or something in the 1,500 to 1,600 area.” That’s right in the Fox’s neighborhood. Depending upon the act, Patrick Brien, executive director of the Riverside Arts Council, predicts that the Fox will cast a wide net for audiences. “It’s going to attract people from throughout the region and much of Southern California,” he says. And when it comes to local groups, Brien believes the new venue will benefit them as well — even when it may not appear that way at first glance. Performance Riverside, for example, stages American musicals and other theatrical productions at the Landis Performing Arts Center nearby, but the Fox’s upcoming Broadway series should not be viewed as competition. “Instead, it gives people who love musical theater yet another option,” he says. “It helps to build rather than take away.”

With a few updates, the orchestra lobby looks much like it did in 1929.

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ll eyes are on center stage these days at the Fox Performing Arts Center, both figuratively and literally. With opening night just weeks away, the place is a beehive of activity. On this particular day, workers are wiring and preparing the stage. Bill Malone and John Diamond walk around the lobby of the historic building, looking in on the progress.

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‘Really, this is going to be an ultimate venue with full technical superiority. What we’re seeing is a once closed-down venue being brought back to life.’ Diamond, the theater’s general operations manager, says the refurbishing is about 99 percent complete, as he nods his head in satisfaction. Malone is all smiles. The fact that construction is on schedule is just part of what’s putting him in a good mood. He also has just booked the Empress of Soul and Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Famer, Gladys Knight, for a March show. “It’s non-stop from now on. The train is rolling,” says Malone, who has extensive entertainment industry credentials and heads the administration of the center. Diamond has worked for more than 20 years in the hospitality and entertainment field. Together, the duo is helping oversee the $30-million renovation project and bringing topnotch entertainment, bolstering Riverside as a center of arts and culture. Malone is confident that can and will be accomplished, despite being surrounded by other venues. When the curtain goes up in January, everyone will love what they see. “Southern California is loaded with competition, around here and in Los Angeles and Orange County, but the Fox is unique,” he says. “It has a stage that can do anything. We can fly whatever we have to fly. “Really, this is going to be an ultimate venue with full technical superiority,” Malone adds. “What we’re seeing is a once closed-down venue being brought back to life. The City Council and city officials deserve credit for their vision in upgrading this to a true performing arts center. The Fox will aid the growth of downtown by becoming a point of destination.” Toward that end, Malone hired award-winning

audio engineer Stan Miller to oversee the installation of the sound system. Miller has worked extensively in the industry, particularly with Grammy winner Neil Diamond. “When Miller comes in for a show, he usually sets up for one night. We’re setting up for the next 10 years,” Malone says. The historic structure, once a movie house, is ideal for live performances. The building has beautifully ornate sculpted crown moldings, a sweeping staircase and a wonderful sense of the past. Seating is close to the stage and comfortable. And there isn’t a bad seat in the house. “This place is a living, breathing entity,” Diamond says. “Working all the hours we’ve put into this is all worth it because you can feel the pulse from this place.” His role is to oversee the daily operations of the center, making sure the shows go on as scheduled without any glitches. And he says he has a terrific team in place to make the magic happen. Not to discount all the bells and whistles, the key to the center’s success and customer loyalty will be the performers, Malone says, and he is adamant about that, saying quality counts. “The majesty of these artists and who they are will bring people here,” he says. The first season lineup packs a pretty good punch with the likes of singers Sheryl Crow and Knight, the comedy of David Sedaris and Bill Cosby and the fun, toe-tapping music of the three shows in the Broadway series, “Annie,” “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Hairspray.”

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Sheryl Crow Jan. 22-23 The nine-time Grammy winner, who burst onto the music scene with 1993’s “Tuesday Night Music Club,” christens the new Fox Performing Ar ts Center with a pair of concer ts to benefit the American Cancer Society. For her most recent studio effor t, “Detours,” the singersongwriter covered topics that were deeply personal for her and at other times grandly global. Crow was inspired by “how I feel things are going in the world and what’s

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happened to me the last couple of years.” Long an outspoken suppor ter of many organizations and issues, including the Scleroderma Research Foundation, the environment and breast cancer awareness, Crow was treated for breast cancer in 2006. “Music Club,” one of “1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die,” was recently reissued in a special deluxe edition with three discs — the original CD, a CD of outtakes and previously unreleased material, and a DVD with videos and a documentary.

Benise Jan. 29-30 The champion of nouveau flamenco Spanish guitar is best known for his “Nights of Fire!” production, which combines Brazilian samba, Cuban salsa, Argentine tango, and even African tribal chants and drums. His new PBS special, “The Spanish Guitar,” will air in the spring.

Natalie Cole Feb. 13 The daughter of legendary crooner Nat King Cole is a talented singer in her own right and the winner of nine Grammy Awards — one of those coming in 1991 for a vir tual duet with her dad, “Unforgettable.” She performs with her band and the Corona Pops Orchestra.

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Feb. 14 Performing with the Corona Symphony Orchestra, the popular Canadian jazz saxophonist attracted the likes of Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and Billy Joel to work with him on his 11th studio album, “La Dolce Vita.” He has sold more than 10 million albums.

March 14 The Empress of Soul has enjoyed a successful career that dates to the 1960s, when she was the lead singer for one of Motown Records’ top acts. Gladys Knight and The Pips recorded a number of big hits, including “Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)” and “Midnight Train to Georgia.” More recently as a solo act, Knight has released several top-selling albums on the R&B, pop and gospel char ts.

Masters of Harmony Feb. 27 The acclaimed men’s chorus, more than 100 voices strong, has an international reputation for its mastery of technically demanding close harmony in the a cappella style. The group regularly sells out its performances at the Walt Disney Concer t Hall in Los Angeles.

Kaitlyn Lusk April 10 The young vocalist has put her own stamp on classics made famous by Judy Garland and is the featured soloist in Howard Shore’s “Lord of the Rings Symphony.” She performs with the Corona Pops Orchestra.

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hen the musical “Annie” opens the inaugural season at the Fox Performing Arts Center, it will be the visible beginning of what many hope will be a long and fruitful collaboration between the historic theater and Broadway in Riverside. Behind the scenes, though, the wheels have been turning for months, as the production company has claimed a theatrical toehold in Riverside, hoping to replicate the success it has found in other cities across the country. “We’re a partner with the city,” says Carl Thompson, general manager of Broadway in Riverside. “We’ve

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signed a long-term lease and, thus far, the partnership has been incredibly mutually beneficial.” Broadway in Riverside is part of The Nederlander Organization, a name that has become synonymous with live shows throughout the country — not only theatrical, but concert venues as well. It operates the Staples Center and The Greek Theatre, both in Los Angeles, the Target Center in Minneapolis and the Santa Barbara Bowl. Performing arts theaters include those in Los Angeles (The Pantages and Wilshire), New York, Chicago, Detroit, San Diego, Tucson, Ariz.; Charleston, S.C.; and London, with touring companies scattered from Russia to Asia.

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(Riverside),” Thompson says. “The spirit of the community is in their effort to revitalize it. People here are very proud of their community and want to see it succeed. I’ve seen people really making an effort and rally behind one another.” Thus far, ticket sales have been strong, he says, and will continue to thrive once the public starts to see how special the productions are. “We are very invested in this community. We survey what’s on the national market and determine what’s right for this market. People from all over the Inland Empire will be able to have Broadway in their own backyard.” Thompson sees the planned season as especially relevant today: At its core, “Annie” deals with the Great Depression, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is set during Easter week, and

“Hairspray” is about diversity. There is still a lot of work ahead, Thompson says, but there is also optimism about the domino effect from the theater, which is expected to have an impact on hotels, restaurants and shopping in the area. “There is quite a buzz around town. People are absolutely thrilled. People here get it. We are helping to transform Riverside and helping to make this area a destination spot. I honestly don’t think it’s a hard sell.” Broadway in Riverside Fox Performing Ar ts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside “Annie,” Feb. 2-7; “Jesus Christ Superstar,” March 30-April 4; “Hairspray,” April 20-25 Several ticket packages available 877-308-2929, www.broadwayinriverside.com

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HE FOX Riverside Theater Foundation is planning its first gala event, which is intended as a dazzling prelude to the official opening of the performing arts center. “This is one of the moments for the Fox to shine,� says Pamela Hogan, foundation coordinator. “It’s really about celebrating the Fox Performing Arts Center. It’s really about a preview experience at the Fox.� The gala, which will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 15, will kick off the foundation’s fund-raising effort, the goal of which is to create a $5 million endowment for the center’s arts and programming and the historic building’s future preservation. About 1,000 people are expected to attend the black-tie event. Food will be served under outdoor tents next to the theater. There will be tours,

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speeches from dignitaries, entertainment and a video montage chronicling the theater’s history. Docents will be on hand to discuss the restoration and the building’s amenities. Tickets are $150. The gala is one in a series of events planned to showcase the theater’s transformation. There will be a community open house 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 16-17, with docents from the Mission Inn Foundation guiding guests through the theater. On Jan. 22-23, Grammy-winning singer Sheryl Crow will perform in concert to celebrate the theater’s opening. Crow’s appearance opens a concert series that continues through June. Also coming this spring is the theater’s inaugural Broadway season. While the Fox Foundation started in 2008, the gala will mark the launch the organization’s official drive to raise

money. Sponsorships and donations are being accepted for naming parts of the theater. “The foundation is gearing up to get into action, build up the endowment and get the community involved so we can support the ongoing operation and preservation of the performing arts center,� Hogan says. Jonathan Yorba, Riverside’s arts and cultural affairs manager, hopes local residents will support the effort. “After the Mission Inn, this is the most important structure that is coming online, one that is going to revitalize the city,� he says. “Everyone is working to make it successful.� Fox Foundation Gala 6-10 p.m. Jan. 15; $150 www.foxriversidelive.com, www.foxgala.com

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productions and special events — much like what’s planned for the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside. The Fox Theater in Oakland opened in October 1928 with live stage shows and new talking films. Audiences loved the massive and opulent theater that was built and decorated in a style that mixed Indian, Middle Eastern, Moorish and Medieval influences. For more than three decades, the Oakland Fox was a first-run movie house in a bustling downtown.

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But television, suburban malls and multiplexes lured people away, and the Oakland Fox closed in 1966. Thirty years later, the city bought the rundown theater for $3 million, and local developer Phil Tagami secured funding from various sources to renovate it. The theater reopened in February, and houses the 340-student Oakland School for the Arts and a ground-floor restaurant. Some 2,000 new housing units are being built nearby, revitalizing Oakland’s Uptown Entertainment District, where the city is also investing $7 million in lighting, pedestrian access and other improvements. “The theater has had a big impact, bringing people downtown and creating street life,” says Tim Brandt, a senior restoration architect with the California

‘The theater has had a big impact, bringing people downtown and creating street life.’ Office of Historic Preservation, which in 2002 gave Oakland a $375,000 grant to use for the restoration project. In Georgia, The Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta opened in 1929, the same year as the stock market crash that gave way to the Great Depression. Audiences packed the venue for decades, but in the 1970s it was reduced to showing second-run films. The theater was restored by Atlanta Landmarks, Inc.,

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St. Louis Architectural design: A blend of opulent Asian and Indian motifs Opening night: Jan. 31, 1929 First performance: Screening of the film “Street Angel,” starring Janet Gaynor Since then: The theater closed in 1978 and re-opened four years later after a $3 million restoration. Current capacity: 4,278 plus 234 in the private Fox Club Entertainment lineup: Productions of “Phantom” and “Little House on the Prairie,” along with performances by Leonard Cohen, The Moody Blues and Robin Williams. Upcoming in 2010 are “Grease,” “Mamma Mia!,” “Young Frankenstein” and “Wicked.” Noteworthy: The theater grossed more than $50,000 during its opening week in 1929. Website: www.fabulousfox.com

The Fox Theater in Oakland escaped several plans to demolish it in the 1960s and ’70s. The restoration effort didn’t gain traction until the mid-1990s.

Tucson, Ariz. Architectural design: Southwestern Ar t Deco Opening night: April 11, 1930 First performance: Screening of the film “Chasing Rainbows,” starring Bessie Love and Jack Benny, a MovieTone shor t and a Mickey Mouse car toon Since then: The theater closed in 1974, was restored in 2005 and reopened 2006. Current capacity: 1,164 Entertainment lineup: Live shows and concer ts, ranging from contemporary ballet to rock music, and occasional screenings of classic films Noteworthy: It was designed as a dual vaudeville/movie house, but the combined effects of “talkies” and the Depression limited the oppor tunities for live performances, and the dressing rooms were never completed. Website: www.foxtucsontheatre.org

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Phood seems to offer the right mix of things to make it work. The concept is simple. It runs along the same lines as Spanish tapas or Chinese dim sum. Customers may enjoy a solo for $3.95, a duo for $7.50 or a trio for $9.95 — the chance to mix and match as they please. Order a sandwich, soup and dessert, go for a salad instead of the dessert, or have two of the same thing. The amusing menu includes things like the I Don’t Eat Meat sandwich with herbed cream cheese, cucumbers, olives, sprouts, tomato, peppers and avocado spread on a multigrain roll. The house specialty is the Duck, Duck ... No Goose, which is a honey orange crispy duck with a secret dunking sauce that is cooked for hours.

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iverside’s Presidential Park neighborhood has a mix of businesses, light industry, apartments and single-family homes. Streets named Adams, Jackson, Jefferson, Lincoln and Monroe honor past presidents. But the most dominating feature is the Riverside Auto Center, which was developed in 1965 as the nation’s first auto mall. “I remember as a kid going to the auto center when it first opened. It was so rural out there,” said Riverside Councilman Chris Mac Arthur, whose district, Ward 5, includes a large swath of Presidential Park. The neighborhood’s borders are roughly the 91 Freeway to the north, Jackson Street to the west, Jefferson Street to the east and Victoria Avenue to the south. Between the 1950s and 1970s, orange groves that dominated the area were replaced with homes, apartment buildings, the auto center and spin-off businesses such as car stereo installers, a tire shop and car rental agencies. Other neighborhood landmarks include Arlington High School, which was built in 1973 and is home to 2,200

students; Don Derr Park, a quiet community park with a fairly new playground, ball fields and plenty of tall shade trees; and major public safety facilities including the California Highway Patrol’s Riverside office, the Police Department’s Lincoln Avenue station, and the Fire Department’s operations and training center. The auto center — a collection of 14 car dealerships, some with multiple franchises selling new and used vehicles — is by far the largest producer of sales tax revenue for the city. In the 12 months ending March 2009, the businesses pumped $5.5 million into city coffers, according to Paul Sundeen, Riverside’s assistant city manager and chief financial officer. Many of the dealerships are operated by the same folks who opened them, bringing stability and familiarity to the neighborhood.

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opened Fritts Ford in the auto center. “In the beginning, people wondered how it would work with everyone together,” Fritts said. But car buyers soon discovered the convenience of having access to a one-

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shop shopping center for vehicles, and the auto mall idea was copied nationwide. The success of the dealerships is closely intertwined with other enterprises in the area, according to Duane L. Pratt, president of Fritts Ford and the Auto Center Association. “Not only do we sell cars, but we also buy parts from other businesses,” he said.

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Since then, the RCC Marching Tigers have been featured in “American Pie 2,” “Coach Carter” and “The Truman Show,” plus episodes of TV’s “Charmed,” “Gilmore Girls,” “Boston Public” and “The Bachelor.” “We didn’t expect all of this to happen, but in a way it’s been a microcosm of three things — discipline, commitment and follow through,” says Gary Locke, director of the Marching Tigers since 1984. “If you combine those principles and then add music to the mix, you’re bound to be successful.” While Locke leads a talented group of young musicians, most marching bands do not rise to the status of the Riverside

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‘We’ve always been a great team because we understand entertainment and how to communicate with an audience.’ ensemble, which is sometimes referred to as “Hollywood’s Band.” “We’re really not your typical marching band,” Locke says. “We have singers and all the instruments you’d find in a rock band. That has a lot to do with our appeal and all of the opportunities that have opened up to us.” Adding to a growing list of accomplishments, the Marching Tigers will be making their fifth appearance in the Rose Parade on Jan. 1. This time, the band will be in the opening segment alongside the Farmers Insurance Group float, performing an original composition, “The Flowers of the Rose Parade.” During the march down Colorado Boulevard, they also will play Kool & the Gang’s “Celebration” and the standard “Strike Up the Band.” “We play ‘Celebration’ in every major parade we do all around the world,” Locke says. “People love it because it’s so high-energy, and they can dance and sing along.” Locke received a bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Redlands and a California teacher’s credential from Cal State San Bernardino. He has been leading marching bands for 38 years, and started his career at Banning High School and later worked at North High School in Riverside. While attending the University of Redlands, he met his wife, Sheila, who now works alongside him at RCC as the assistant band director. “We’ve always been a great team because we understand entertainment

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Gary Locke and his wife, Sheila, are the directors of the Marching Tigers.

and how to communicate with an audience,” Locke says. “This is what our life’s about, and it’s very rewarding.” Their son, Paul, is a drill designer with the Marching Tigers. He graduated with honors from UCLA and has a bachelor of arts degree in music. “It’s a real family affair,” Locke says. Drum major Natalia Fesunoff believes the family atmosphere the band has created is the real key to its success. “We spend a lot of time together outside of band and in a way, we’ve become like siblings,” says Fesunoff, who is in her second year with the band. She also performed with the Marching Tigers as a high school student in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “Getting along the way we do makes it so much easier to work well as a team,” she adds. “We all have the same vision — to bring the audience great entertainment that makes them stand up and cheer.”

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Many people may not even be aware they have to pay any state and federal taxes on unemployment income, but they do. “Additional dollars this year might push you into a higher tax bracket,” Atchley explains. “It matters if you’re at the top of a tax bracket.” Homeowners also may pre-pay property or income taxes, she says. Property taxes are due no later than April 10, 2010, but paying them in 2009 will increase the deductions for the year. The same goes for the self-employed person who pays quarterly income taxes; the fourth-quarter installment may be paid in December instead of January, when it is due. On the housing front, first-time homebuyers should not forget about the stimulus measure from Uncle Sam that allows qualified purchasers to receive a tax credit of $8,000, says Riverside CPA E.O. Harrison. It’s important to bring the home purchase contact and escrow closing statements to the tax preparer, Harrison says. Also new, workers who have been laid off don’t

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Cuban cuisine — a fusion of Spanish, African and Caribbean cuisines — comes alive in a family atmosphere. All entrees are served with a choice of white rice with black beans, sweet ripened plantains or fried green plantains. After dinner, relax with a wide selection of Cuban and Latin style coffees. Live music on select nights. RS, $ DUANE’S At the Mission Inn, 3649 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-341-6767, www.missioninn.com Premier steakhouse and seafood restaurant, which has a top-shelf wine list and has received the AAA Four Diamond award every year since 1996. Dinner M-Sa., brunch Su. $$$

CIAO BELLA RISTORANTE 1630 Spruce St.; 951-781-8840, www.ciaobellariverside.com Casual fine dining indoors or on the patio. Rober t Ciresi on guitar Wednesday nights. Wine classes are available. Lunch M-F, dinner M-Sa. RS, FB, $$

FARFALLA’S CUCINA ITALIANA 5250 Arlington Ave.; 951-354-5100, www.farfallasrestaurants.com Pizza, pasta and calzones, with specialty items like eggplant, chicken and veal parmigiana. Lunch and dinner daily, except Saturday when only dinner is served. $

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GRAM’S MISSION BAR-B-QUE PALACE 3527 Main St.; 951-782-8219

An assor tment of barbecue items, plus jambalaya, creole chicken, meat loaf, pork chops and more have been served at this Riverside institution for the past two decades. $ LAS CAMPANAS At the Mission Inn, 3649 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-341-6767, www.missioninn.com Authentic Mexican cuisine served in a beautifully landscaped outdoor garden. Lunch M-Sa., brunch Su., dinner nightly. $ MARIO’S PLACE 3646 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-684-7755, www.mariosplace.com Chef Leone Palagi’s take on nor thern Italian cuisine has been praised far and wide. Live contemporary jazz performers Friday and Saturday nights. Dinner M-Sa., lunch Fri. RS, FB, $$$

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students; Don Derr Park, a quiet Many people may not even be aware they have to pay any community park with a fairly new state and taxes on unemployment income, but they do. playground, ball fields andfederal plenty of tall shade trees; and major public safety facilities including the California Highway “Additional dollars this year might push you into have to pay taxes on the first $2,400 of their Patrol’s Riverside office, the Police a higher tax bracket,” Atchley explains. “It matters unemployment income collected in 2009. Department’s Lincoln Avenue if you’re at the top ofstation, a tax bracket.” Many people may not even be aware they and the FireHomeowners Department’salso operations may pre-pay property or have to pay any state and federal taxes on and training center. income taxes, she says. Property taxes are due no unemployment income, but they do. The auto center a collection later than — April 10, 2010, ofbut paying them in 2009 “They have no experience getting unemployment 14 car dealerships, some with multiple will increase the deductions for the year. The because this is their first time collecting it,” says franchisessame sellinggoes newfor and vehicles person who theused self-employed Riverside CPA Matthew Tutor, who works in Irvine. — is by far the largest producer of pays quarterly income taxes; the fourth-quarter Tutor also notes that California’s income taxes sales tax revenue for may the city. In the installment be paid in December instead increased by one-quarter of one percent last 12 monthsofending March the January, when2009, it is due. spring, so taxpayers may have needed to increase businesses pumped $5.5 million On the housing front,into first-time homebuyers withholdings to cover the Fritts larger tax bite. Duane L. Pratt, president of Fritts Ford, and Marie city coffers, according to Paul Sundeen, should not forget about the stimulus measure Owners of small businesses who make estimated Marie Fritts of Fritts is oneduring of opened Fritts the auto center. Riverside’sfrom assistant and qualified purchasers Unclecity Sammanager that allows taxFord payments the year should askFord theirintax those longtime business owners. Herthe reduced“In the beginning, chief financial officer.a tax credit of $8,000, says to receive Riverside preparer about mandatory federalpeople wondered late husband, Rick, owned a used car lot how it would work with everyone Many ofCPA the E.O. dealerships are operated Harrison. It’s important to bring the tax liability for 2009, Tutor says. downtown — where several dealerships together,” Fritts said. by the same folks who opened them, home purchase contact and escrow closing Another change in the tax law allows energy previously were located — for andcertain also a “green” home But car buyers soon discovered the bringing stability and familiarity statements to the tax preparer, Harrison says. credits improvements. place that sold Volvos. In 1981, he convenience of having to the neighborhood. Also new, workers who have been laid off don’t The “Non-Business Energy Property Credit” is access to a one-

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MISSION INN RESTAURANT 3649 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-341-6767, www.missioninn.com Signature “comfor t foods” prepared in a new state-of-thear t display kitchen. Breakfast and dinner daily, lunch M-Sa. $ THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY 3191 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-784-4417, www.osf.com Several varieties of pasta dishes (mostly spaghetti, of course), salads and desser ts that include decadent chocolate mousse cake and mud pie. Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $ OLIO RISTORANTE At the Marriott, 3400 Market St.; 951-786-7147, www.riversidemarriott.com Nor thern Italian steak and seafood with an eclectic California twist. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. FB, $$ RESTAURANT OMAKASE 3720 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-788-8820, www.restaurantomakase.com Tasting menu by renowned chef Brein Clements using locally grown seasonal produce, served in an intimate 40-seat dining room. Dinner M-Sa. RS, $$$

THE ROYAL FALCONER 4281 Main St.; 951-684-4281, www.royalfalconerca.com. Chicken, salmon, ribs, burgers and English specialties in a pub-type atmosphere. FB, $ SAFFRON 3425 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-367-1396 Ar t lovers will enjoy this

boutique restaurant inside the Riverside Ar t Museum, serving a prix fixe menu. Lunch M-F, dinner F-Sa. $$ SEVILLA Mission Inn Ave.; 951-778-0611, www.cafesevilla.com Casually elegant dining experience featuring Spanish and coastal cuisine. Nightclub with live music and dancing every night, plus a flamenco dinner show weekly. Lunch and dinner Su.-F, dinner Sa. FB, RS, $$$

WEST THE AULD DUBLINER Galleria at Tyler, 3775 Tyler St.; 951-354-6325, www.aulddubliner.com Beef stew, shepherd’s pie and other traditional Irish dishes, plus burgers, sandwiches and wraps. RS, FB, $ CITRUS CITY GRILLE Riverside Plaza, 3555 Riverside Plaza Drive; 951-274-9099, www.citruscitygrille.com Steaks, seafood, lamb, chicken, pasta and more. RS, FB, $$ KILLARNEY’S RESTAURANT & IRISH PUB Riverside Plaza, 3639 Riverside Plaza Drive; 951-682-2933; www.killarneys.com Visit Dublin without leaving the States at Killarney’s, where you can enjoy a glass of Guinness in a pub that was built in Ireland and reconstructed at Riverside Plaza. Order traditional Irish fare, including bangers and mash and Harp beerbattered fish and chips, or choose American favorites. FB, $

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OLIVIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 9447 Magnolia Ave.; 951-689-2131 Traditional Mexican fare, including burritos, tacos and chile relleno. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

CREST CAFE 5225 Canyon Crest Drive; 951-784-2233 Burgers, pasta, salads and other American and Italian favorites. Traditional breakfast menu includes omelettes, pancakes and waffles. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

PF CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO Galleria at Tyler, 3475 Tyler St.; 951-689-4020, www.pfchangs.com Soups and salads, plus traditional Chinese favorites. Grill menu includes marinated New York strip steak, salmon and ahi tuna. Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $

GERARD’S EVE BISTRO 9814 Magnolia Ave.; 951-687-4882, www.gerardsevebistro.com French cuisine in an intimate bistro atmosphere. Dinner entrees include boeuf bourguignon, duck confit and veal milanese. Dinner W-Su., Sunday brunch. $$$

PUNJAB PALACE 10359 Magnolia Ave.; 951-351-8968 Indian tapestries and music set the mood for a vast offering of Punjabi delicacies, which include both meat and vegetarian dishes. The buffet is available for both lunch and dinner. $

GRA-POW RESTAURANT 497 Alessandro Blvd. No. D; 951-780-1132, www.grapow.net Thai food with California and Pacific Rim accents. Dishes include cashew chicken, pad gra pow, roasted curry stir fried with a choice of meats, and chicken with Thai barbecue sauce. Beer and wine available. Lunch and dinner daily. $

T.G.I. FRIDAY’S Galleria at Tyler, 3487 Tyler St.; 951-354-8400, www.tgifridays.com Casual dining chain featuring burgers and sandwiches, sliders, chicken, ribs and steaks. Five TVs in the bar. Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $

THE YARD HOUSE Galleria at Tyler, 3775 Tyler St.; 951-688-9273, www.yardhouse.com Upscale-casual eatery with a menu that includes pastas, sandwiches, seafood, steaks, ribs and chops. Keg room visible from the dining area and 130 beers on tap are available at the bar. Lunch, dinner and late-night dining daily. RS, FB, $

MONARK ASIAN BISTRO 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Suite 64; 951-683-1073, www.monarkasianbistro.com Serving a range of classic Chinese and Thai dishes, as well as contemporary Asian-inspired fusion dishes, some of them created by the owner, Karen Chen, a native of Taiwan. Lunch and dinner daily. $ SMOKEY CANYON BBQ & CATERING 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, No. 9; 951-782-8808, www.smokeycanyon.com Burgers, sandwiches, catfish, chicken, ribs and more. Bar area has two TVs. Lunch M, lunch and dinner Tu.-Su. FB, $

Talay quartet, an assortment of scallops, fish, shrimp and calamari, sauteed with onion, basil and a special Thai chili sauce, at Monark Asian Bistro Photo by Frank Perez

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Fox Foundation Gala On January 15, 2010, we honor the City of Riverside’s rich culture and celebrate our bright future with the unveiling of the newly restored Fox Performing Arts Center. It will be a spectacular evening of music and Riverside’s finest cuisine that will long be remembered.

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