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Continuing a tradition established by Grace Stewart Mullen, new program director Tracy Massimiano has put together a series that everyone is sure to enjoy. It features music and dance plus a Broadway smash — “Hairspray” — that combines both.

Community outreach Thanks the a major grant from The James Irvine Foundation, a longtime champion of the arts, the Redlands Community Music Association is launching several new and exciting programs. 16

Behind the scenes • Robert Dawes, Beverly Noerr 8 • Sponsors, underwriters 9 • Redlands Community Music Association staff, board, volunteers 13 • Bowl Associates, Hospitality Ensemble 14

Now & then • “A Night in Black and White” fundraiser preview 15 • Music Festival, workshop schedules 18 • Moments in the Bowl’s history 34

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Meet the performers • San Bernardino Symphony 20 • Young Artists Audition Winners 20 • U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West 22 • The Kalama Brothers 22 • Adonis Puentes and the Voice of Cuba Orchestra 23 • Six Appeal 24 • O Sole Trio 26 • Brockus: RED 26 • Shakespeare and Friends at the Opera 27 • “Hairspray” 28 • California Guitar Trio 28 • Redlands Symphony Orchestra 29, 32 • Nancy Celeste Walker 30 • The Marcus Roberts Trio 30 • The Glenn Miller Orchestra 32

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arts&culture FREEDOM-UP SPRING FEST THROUGH JUNE 15 – Sunday night concer t and worship series. Packinghouse Outdoor Amphitheater, 27165 San Bernardino Ave., Redlands; 6-8 p.m.; www.thepackinghouse.org.

DRAMA CAMPS JUNE 16-AUG. 15 – Stars

of Tomorrow summer camps, with productions including “Madagascar,” “Repunzel’s Tangled Hair,” “Oz,” “Carlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Aladdin” and “Just for Teens Grease.”

909-335-1082; www.starsoftomorrowchildrenstheater.com.

ART CAMPS THROUGH AUG. 23 – Summer

classes and workshops include Creative Clay Teapots, June 14 and 21; Twisted Toys, June 28; Hammered Copper Jewelry, July 26; Charming Metal Clay in Copper, Aug. 9; and Enamel on Copper: Colorful Baubles, Aug. 23. Redlands Ar t Association, 215 E. State St., Redlands; 909-792-8435, www.redlandsar tassociation.org.

INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 4 – Annual celebration at Sylvan Park with food, games and music by the Redlands 4th-of-July Band. A parade will march around the park at 10:30 a.m. Park activities wrap up by mid-afternoon. At 6 p.m., gates open at the University of Redlands’ Ted Runner Stadium for the annual 4th of July celebration.

Show begins at 7 p.m. with a flag ceremony, flyovers by four jets and a C-17, and skydivers landing at the center of the stadium. Music by the Tornadoes star ts at 8 p.m. Pyro Spectaculars by Souza fireworks show at 9 p.m. Sylvan Park, East Park Avenue at Nor th University Street. Ted Runner Stadium, University of Redlands, East Brockton Avenue at Nor th Grove Street. http://bit.ly/redlands4th

THE FRAY JUNE 13 – In concer t. Pechanga Resor t & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, near Temecula; 877-711-2946; www.pechanga.com.

Also: Sharon Cuneta, June 14; The One & Ali, June 21; Wynonna, July 12; Boston, July 27; Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aug 10; B.B. King, Aug. 29.

RICK SPRINGFIELD JUNE 14 – In concer t. Primm Valley Casino Resor ts, Interstate 15 at the California/ Nevada state line; 8 p.m.; 800-745-3000; www.primmvalleyresor ts.com.

Also: Natalie Cole, June 28; Ar t Laboe Latin Legends, July 19.

‘TREASURE ISLAND’ JUNE 14-JULY 13 – Renegade pirates set sail in a musical search for a for tune in hidden treasure. Performance interpreted for the deaf, June 28. LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands; 909-335-3037; www.lifehousetheater.com.

Also: “Seussical the Musical,” July 26-Aug. 31.

COLBIE CAILLAT JUNE 19 – In concer t. San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; 800-359-2464; www.sanmanuel.com.

Also: Shaquille O’Neal’s All Star Comedy Jam, with Ear thquake, Bill Bellamy, Tony Rober ts and Capone, June 12; Voz de Mando, Lorenzo de Monteclaro, June 26.

REDLANDS THEATRE FESTIVAL JULY 11-AUG. 23 – Now in its four th decade, the RTF will be presenting “The Underpants,” “9 to 5,” “Romance Romance,” “Through Wonderland,” “Other Deser t Cities” and “Love, Loss and What I Wore” in reper tory under the stars. Prospect Park, Cajon Street at West Highland Avenue, Redlands; 909-792-0562; www.r tfseason.org.

‘THE GAME’S AFOOT’ SEPT. 4-21 – Ken Ludwig’s comedy-mystery about a Broadway star who investigates a slaying at his Connecticut castle before the killer strikes again. It’s the first production of the 2014-15 season. Redlands Footlighters, 1810 Bar ton Road, Redlands; 909-793-2909; www.redlandsfootlighters.org.

REDLANDS SYMPHONY OCT. 25 – “65 Years of Passion,” with selections that include Richard Strauss’ “Don Juan” and Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concer to in D major, op. 35. Jon Rober tson conducts.

Memorial Chapel, University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave.; 8 p.m.; 909-748-8018; www.redlandssymphony.com.

KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND AUG. 8 – In concer t. Morongo Casino Resor t and Spa, 4955 Seminole Drive, Cabazon; 8 p.m.; 888-667-6646; www.morongocasinoresor t.com. Also: Engelber t Humperdinck, Sept. 19.

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HISTORICAL GLASS MUSEUM ONGOING – More than 7,000 items — dating from the 1800s to today — made

by American glass-makers and ar tists are available for display. 1157 N. Orange St., Redlands; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, weekday group tours by appointment; 909-798-0868; http://historicalglassmuseum.com.

nonprofits s av e t h e dat e

June 9 – 22nd annual A. Gary Anderson Memorial Golf Classic, which benefits effor ts by the Children’s Fund to help at-risk and abused children. Since its inception, the AGA golf classic has raised more than $5.5 million. Red Hill Country Club, 8358 Red Hill Country Club Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-379-0000; www.childrensfundonline.org.

June 28 – Gala 51, A Night in Black and White, a benefit for the Redlands Bowl presented by the Associates of the Redlands Bowl. Esri Cafe, 380 New York St., Redlands; $95 until June 13, $105 afterwards; 909-239-4816; http://associatesoftheredlandsbowl.com

MARKET NIGHT ONGOING – One of the most successful cer tified farmers markets in Southern California features more than 150 food and merchandise booths. East State Street (between Orange and Ninth streets), downtown Redlands; 6-9 p.m. Thursdays; 909-798-7548.

Sept. 14 – Building A Generation co-ed softball tournament to benefit programs that ensure youth have a stable and healthy childhood. Clement Middle School, 501 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Redlands; $280 a team by July 31, $350 afterwards; 909-793-8822, www.buildingageneration.org.

Sept. 17 – Munchin’ at the Mansion fundraiser to suppor t the mission of the Cour t Appointed Special Advocates,

which appoints volunteers to mentor and be advocates for foster children. Edwards Mansion, 2064 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; 909-881-6760; http://casaofsb.org.

Oct. 5 – Seventh annual Believe Walk, to celebrate and honor cancer survivors during an event that benefits Inland Empire organizations suppor ting cancer patients and their families. Downtown Redlands; www.believeinlandempire.com.

Oct. 18 – Kimberly Crest Soiree, a garden par ty featuring fine food and drinks from local outlets and enter tainment from local talent.

Proceeds benefit the preservation of Kimberly Crest House & Gardens.

1325 Prospect Drive, Redlands; 909-792-2111; http://kimberlycrest.org/soriee.

Oct. 24 – Fifth annual charity golf tournament, presented by C.A.S.A. (Cour t Appointed Special Advocates) and the San Bernardino County Public Defenders Office. Tukwet Canyon Golf Club, 36211 Champions Drive, Beaumont; 909-881-6760, http://casaofsb.org.

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the bowl | editor’s note

A measure of a community’s heart

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ow does one measure the strength of a community: jobs, schools, home values? We’d suggest its institutions. The library, the churches, the community efforts to help the less fortunate and to share those human necessities which — after food and shelter — help bring meaning and perspective to life.

Strong community institutions reflect shared values, a willingness of people to support the common good and the wherewithal — both in time and treasure — to act on those values.

How strong is Redlands?

One need only to look to the A.K. Smiley Library, the Lincoln Shrine, bike lanes, community work and outreach efforts and, of course, the Redlands Bowl and RCMA, now looking forward to its 91st season, to know and be proud.

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rcma | leadership

Meet Robert Dawes Redlands Community Music Association president

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Beverly Noerr and Robert Dawes at the Redlands Bowl

Music – for everyone

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elcome to the 91st season of the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival!

We are so excited to again be presenting admission-free, world class music and dance performances to the people of this region!

Our season is entitled “Music for Everyone,” and surely there is something to suit everyone’s musical taste.

Do you love the sounds of the Hawaiian Islands? How about big band or jazz? Does your spirit soar with the sound of the symphony, or are Cuban rhythms more your style?

Whatever your taste, we’ve got you covered in this exciting season!

Back when the Festival began, people told our founder, Grace Stewart Mullen, that presenting fine performing arts

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without charging admission could not be done. And here we are, 91 years later!

I can’t tell you what a joy it has been for me as the executive director of this wonderful organization to see the magic of the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival happen year after year.

If you are a first time visitor to the Bowl, prepare to be captivated by the quality of the performances and charmed by the beauty of the Redlands Bowl setting.

If you are a patron already familiar with the Bowl, the 2014 season will meet all your expectations — and then some!

Let the music begin!

Beverly Noerr, Executive Director

orn in Chicago and raised in Southern California, Robert Dawes is the RCMA’s new president for 2014, and his recent travel itinerary looks like that of a man who has split his time between serving Redlands and his country.

Since 1987, his Redlands residency has been interupted twice: first, when Dawes and his family moved to Germany for three years and later when he went to Washington, D.C., for four years.

Before his 2008 retirement, Dawes served as auditor general of the U.S. Air Force. He also spent four months on a special assignment in Baghdad serving as Inspector General for the Coalition Provisional Authority.

A certified public accountant, Dawes has a master’s degree in International Business and currently is Redlands’ city treasuer.

In addition to his professional efforts, Dawes takes great personal pleasure in serving the Redlands community. He is president of the Redlands Conservancy and treasurer for the Montessori School in Redlands.

He also has actively supported youth sports programs and participated in efforts to preserve treasures such as the Mission Gables building at the Redlands Bowl, the Barton School House, and the city’s trails and open spaces.

Thank you, Bowl sponsors & underwriters Arrowhead Orthopaedics • Associates of the Redlands Bowl • Brewcakes California Steel Industries • Carol Baker: Baker’s Drive-Ins Dr. Gary H. Chan, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery • Clara Mae Clem • Paul and Joann Barich David Raff and Company • Peter and Serena Davis • Esri • Hartnell Law Group Horspool and Horspool • Hospitality Ensemble of the RCMA HUB International Insurance Services • Kiwanis Clubs of Redlands • La-Z-Boy West Loma Linda University Medical Center • Maupin Financial Services • Norma J. Nesbitt Robert and Beverly Noerr • Painter Smith & Gorian, Inc. Physicians of Beaver Medical Group • Redlands Community Hospital John and Sally Robertson • San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Security Bank of California • Smith Marion & Company, LLP Southern California Edison • Ken and Judith Stanford • University of Redlands University of Redlands Town & Gown • Glenn Vernet • Stan and Ellen Weisser

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2014 season | series overview

New classics, old favorites Program director’s rookie lineup will have nods to youth as it continues the tradition of ‘something for everyone’

By Luanne J. Hunt • Photos by Eric Reed

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he Redlands Bowl is a place where music and entertainment should be accessible to everyone. That was the original vision of Grace Stewart Mullen, founder of the Redlands Community Music Association and the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival. It has remained the mission throughout the Bowl’s 91-year history, according Tracy Massimiano, Tracy Massimiano the recently appointed program director of the landmark venue. And that, she adds, is important to its ongoing success.

“Hairspray” and community — Redlands turned out to audition for this year’s musical.

Annalise Staudt and Scott McDermott, left, and Tim Martin and Haley Higgins, at right, read through their lines.

‘We will be offering free 1960s-style dance lessons (and) ... a beehive hairstyle contest.’ schedule is the uproarious musical “Hairspray.” The original Broadway production earned eight Tony Awards and also inspired a feature film starring Zac Efron, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walker, Amanda Bynes and Queen Latifah.

The storyline is set in 1962 and follows the pleasingly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad as she pursues stardom as a dancer and fights against racial segregation.

“We will be offering free 1960s-style dance lessons in front of the stage before the show. It’ll kind of be like a dance party,” Massimiano said. “We’re also going to have a beehive hairstyle contest on the night of the last Saturday performance.

This type of pre-concert activity is something we’ve never done before, so

Paul Jacques, left, who will be directing a primarily local cast for “Hairspray,” reviews material with Malcolm Leon.

“We don’t want people to think there’s going to be any drastic changes because for the most part, we are presenting the same type of music we have had in the past,” said Massimiano, a fine arts instructor at Redlands East Valley High School. “Even shows geared toward the younger crowd will still appeal to all age groups. Like always, there will be something for everyone.”

Along with presenting an eclectic mix of opera, jazz, classical and big band music, the Bowl will feature the awardwinning a cappella group Six Appeal on July 15. The ensemble is comprised of six 20-something male vocalists who perform everything from oldies and classic rock to today’s popular music, as well as some original tunes.

In 2012, the sextet won top prize at the National Harmony Sweepstakes, an a cappella festival in San Rafael where they also won awards for best original song and audience favorite.

“In all my years of going to the Bowl, I don’t remember ever having an a cappella

Music director Rick Hoglund has worked with Jacques at the Bowl on “The Music Man” in 2010 and “Oliver!” in 2012.

group before,” said Massimiano, who holds a master’s degree in fine art from Syracuse University. “These young guys are fantastic and will definitely bring a unique and exciting element to our lineup.”

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aul Jacques is excited about the possibilities of staging “Hairspray” at a venue like the Redlands Bowl.

“One of the things about doing a show there is you never look to minimize,” says the veteran producer/director. “You’re always thinking outside the box — what can I do with this musical to make it bigger? There is so much real estate at the Bowl, and we want to take advantage of that.”

The winner of eight Tony Awards when it first played on Broadaway, “Hairspray” is an entertaining message-musical set in 1962

Baltimore about a plus-sized white girl who has the moves to make it onto a segregated TV dance series, and once there she launches a campaign to integrate the show.

For the Bowl performances, which start July 29 with a dress rehearsal, there will be a cast of about 50 mostly local actors and actresses and a 15-piece orchestra.

One of the biggest challenges in staging “Hairspray” will be the rapid-fire set changes, given the jumps from location to location.

“It’s a lot like ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,’ ” he says. “It’s

written in a way there’s really no extra music, so what you have for a scene change is 10 or 15 seconds of very quick transition to go from one song to the next.”

That means it will take extra work and coordination between Jacques, music director Rick Hoglund, stage manager Cheryl Starr and the set crew during the rehearsals, which last two months, to ensure everything works just right.

Then on opening night, Jacques says, “We’ll be ready to rock ’n’ roll — literally and figuratively.”

– Jerry Rice

Choreographer Hollee Cool, right, leads dancers through a “Hairspray” routine.

we’re really excited about giving it a try.”

Those who have always counted on the Bowl to deliver a season filled with a diverse array of entertainers will not be disappointed, Massimiano says.

Besides The Glenn Miller Orchestra, there also will be performances by renowned violinist Roberto Cani, the Air Force Band of the Golden West, Redlands Symphony and the Marcus Roberts Trio.

“The season will please everyone who enjoys music, regardless of what genre it is,” Massimiano said. “The Bowl is such a rich part of Redlands’ cultural history.

Not only do people respect what we do, but they also have a desire to keep coming back year after year.

“Hopefully, we will be successful at widening our demographic to include more young people. That is so important because they are the ones who will be taking us into the future.”

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Carly Carlstrom, with Tim Martin, shows her stage presence during the audition.

rcma | leaders & volunteers

Board of Directors Front, from left: Marilyn Bunnell, Program Director Tracy Massimiano, Treasurer Joan Benson, VicePresident Jan Hudson, Corresponding Secretary Susan Sequeira, Brenda Bean, Hospitality Ensemble Chair Bea Brown and Paul Barich; back row, from left: Melodee Seccombe, Chairman of the Board Jeffrey Waldron, Marvin Hudson, President Robert Dawes, Robin Maupin and Dick Larsen. (Not pictured: Member-at-Large Bryan Hartnell, Ardyce Fowler, Patty Holohan, Susan Irving, Shelli Stockton, Lisa Topoleski and Associates President Susan Martinez.

Photos by Eric Reed

Advisory Committee From left: Liz Sillers, Marvin Hudson, Nan Emmerson, Sandy Wallace, Barbara O’Keefe and Alex Ranciglio. (Not pictured: Beth Allevato, Josiah Bruny, Molly Burgess, Sheila Cannon, Lee Cochran, David Diver, Laura Fenster, Allan Griesemer, Glenrae E. Jenks, David Maupin, Pam Null, Myra Patterson, Jessie Powell, Lisa Purcell-Rorick, Sam Racadio, Joi Richardson, Sally Robertson, Janet M. Weder and Maria Saucedo-Whitaker)

The strength and vibrancy of the Redlands Community Music Association is the product of a sustaining network of community leaders and volunteers who give their time, talents and support to ensure free access to music and the arts in the community.

RCMA staff Redlands Community Music Association, Inc.

Beverly Noerr, executive director

Kristi Marnell, office manager

Jerri Graham, communications

Tim Mahoney, technical director

Nathan Prince, stage manager

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rcma | associates & hospitality

Bowl Associates 2014 Board of Directors: Susan Martinez, President; Robyn Evans, Vice President; Penny Lundgren, Treasurer; Terri Proctor, Recording Secretary; Alexis Spencer, Suzi Sternberg, Randi Taube, Benefit Chairs; Marina Parke, Tracy Topoleski, Cooking Class; Lisa Topoleski, Underwriting; Becky Shook, Lorie Byers, Membership; Mary Churchill, Parliamentarian; Marie Bunke, Historian/Publicity; Chrissy Fitch, Devon Wyman, Hospitality; Myra Patterson, Limited and Sustaining; Lisa Davis, Christine Rentz, Special Events; Chris Gallacher, Corresponding Secretary; Denise Hertel, Web Manager; Barbara O’Keefe, Children’s Workshop.

Photo by Marie bunke

Hospitality Ensemble Front, from left: Parliamentarian Kathy England, Vice Chairman Kristi Marnell, Corresponding Secretary Kaye Sheffield, Membership Chairman Maria Rossi.

Back, from left: Recording Secretary Beth Allevato, Treasurer Joan Benson, Social Chairman Christine Nicoloff, Provisions Chairman Lori Powell, Hospitality Chairman Caroleen Cosand, Chairman Beatrice Brown; not pictured, Kathy Cencirulo, Communications and Tracy Massimiano, Publicity Chair.

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For 64 years, the Associates of the Redlands Bowl have served as a fundraising organization in support of the Redlands Community Music Association. The Associates mix old traditions, such as staffing the information booths at every performance, with new ones, by constantly working to raise money for the Bowl. They proudly fund the Caroline S. Pike Scholarship for Young Artists by awarding $5,000 every year to the winners of the Young Artists Auditions. This year Associates were introduced to a new “fun-raiser,” the Redlands Bowl Associates Tea. For more information about the Associates of the Redlands Bowl and their fundraising efforts, visit associatesoftheredlandsbowl.com.

Hospitality includes making sure that all the artists who perform during the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival have fresh, ice-cold lemonade, a snack before a performance, or a delightful post-performance reception.

The Hospitality Ensemble also meets monthly from April through September. They distribute Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival season brochures to the community and usher and picnic one night at the Bowl with their families.

For membership information, please call Maria Rossi at 909-801-9186.

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‘A Night in Black and White’ June 28 benefit gala planned at Esri Café

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he Associates of the Redlands Bowl will hold their annual Redlands Bowl Benefit, “Gala 51, A Night in Black and White,” on Saturday, June 28.

Alexis Spencer, Suzi Sternberg and Randi Taube are the benefit chairs of this year’s event.

With a black and white theme, guests will be ushered into the venue, red carpet style, with a photo opportunity as they arrive.

The gala will be held at the beautiful Esri Café and will move under the stars with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner featuring a menu prepared exclusively by Chef Kevin of Esri’s Eurest Catering as dueling piano players serenade the audience.

All of the proceeds will benefit the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival, as well as the Carolyn S. Pike Scholarship Young Artists Audition winners. Caroline S. Pike established this scholarship in 1952 to encourage young talent, many of whom have gone on to become world famous entertainers.

Martha Green will entertain as she auctions fantastic trips to places such as Napa, Cabo San Lucas, Palm Desert and even a private villa in Tuscany, Italy.

Also included in the live auction are gourmet dinners at the Burrage Mansion, Monarch Bay, as well as Lakers and Angels tickets and a Staples suite!

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Raffle tickets are available now — one for $5 or five for $20.

Patrons need not to be present to win.

To attend the gala, you may purchase tickets at $95 per person or $1,200 for a patron table of eight guests. For ticket reservations please contact Mary Churchill at 909-239-4816.

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bowl | outreach

Irvine Foundation grant helps expand RCMA’s reach

By LUANNE J. HUNT

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reative inspiration, coupled with a two-year, $130,000 grant from the James Irvine Foundation, has resulted in several new and exciting programs by the Redlands Community Music Association, the presenters of the Redlands Bowl’s Summer Music Festival.

The grant is titled “Exploring Engagement” and will fund programs that encourage audiences to participate in the cultural activities presented by the RCMA, according to Valerie Peister,

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Valerie Peister, left, talks with a reporter at the Broadway Block Party in May.

who oversees community outreach programming.

“The goal of the Irvine Foundation’s grant is to encourage all Californians to participate in the arts,” she said. “With that in mind, the RCMA will work across a broad, socio-economic spectrum to reach out to the community on a diverse multigenerational level.”

The organization has already used grant funds to stage two shows — “Broadway Block Party” and “Many Voices, Muchas Voces” — and there are more to come.

“We have presented ‘Broadway Block Party’ twice at Market

‘The goal of the Irvine Foundation’s grant is to encourage all Californians to participate in the arts.’

Night in Redlands and will be doing it there again,” Peister said. “It’s a very exciting venue and audiences just love the music. The last time we were there, people started a conga line and everyone was singing along. I can’t think of a more fun place to hold the event.”

Another grant-funded, interactive production that the RCMA hopes to stage again is “Many Voices, Muchas Voces.” It is led by renowned music artist Ana Gonzales and provides audiences with the opportunity to sing along with many popular Latin American songs, such as “Besame Mucho,” “Cielito Lindo” and “La Bamba.”

In addition to the sing-along, the show also features folklorico dancing, a traditional costume display and children’s activities.

“This show is very important to us, as it allows the Bowl to reach out to our Latin American population,” Peister said. “And it really offers something for everyone. Ana teaches dance steps before the show starts in front of the stage. And we also provide songbooks so the crowd can sing with the performers.”

Peister said the show has been done four times in the community and once at Mission Gables where all the seats were filled.

The RCMA has had a long, successful relationship

with the James Irvine Foundation, says Beverly Noerr, the Redlands Bowl executive director, adding that the partnership has been a dream come true.

“We are so excited about being a part of the Irvine Foundation’s visionary strategy to bring the arts to a more participatory level,” Noerr said. “Studies are finding that people no longer want to just sit and watch. They want to be involved.

“The grant is a great opportunity for us to meet the changing needs of the community and allow them to get involved in our productions. It’s wonderful to watch this exciting evolution happening to the arts.”

Along with its grant-funded programs, RCMA also holds free music workshops during the summer for children ages 4 to 10. This season, they will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturdays at the Redlands Community Center and at 3 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Mission Gables Bowl House.

Instructors for the classes will include many of the musical artists who appear in concert at the Bowl, such as The Kalama Brothers, Six Appeal, O Sole Trio, Deborah Brockus and California Guitar Trio.

“The children’s workshops are just one more way we are able to reach out to the community,” Peister said. “So far, they have made a big impact and we are really looking forward to pursuing more exciting opportunities in the future.”

Redlands’ “young crowd” — families with children — turned out in force for the Broadway Block Party held near the Lincoln Shrine in May. Photos by Eric Reed

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music festival | the schedule

Summer never had it so good

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he 2014 Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival is 19 nights of symphonies and songs, dance, Broadway theater and entertainment for the entire family. First-timers — particularly young couples and singles — will discover plenty to enjoy; regulars will find old friends. “We are trying some new things, while mixing in the favorites for everybody,” says Tracy Massimiano, program director of the series.

Friday, June 27

• San Bernardino Symphony, conducted by Frank Paul Fetta

Tuesday, July 1

• Winners of the 2014 Young Artists Auditions

Friday, July 4

• Dark for national holiday

Saturday, July 5

• U. S. Air Force Band of the Golden West

Tuesday, July 8

• The Kalama Brothers

2014 Children’s Summer Music Festival Workshops Tuesday, July 8 • The Kalama Brothers: Hawaiian harmonies and humor.

Saturday, July 12 • Ana Gonzalez: Learn Spanish dances and songs.

Tuesday, July 15 • Six Appeal: Zany guys show how to have lots of fun singing.

Saturday, July 19 • O Sole Trio: Make beautiful music with beautiful voices.

Tuesday, July 22 • Deborah Brockus: Using dance, creative movement and imagination to tell a story.

Saturday, July 26 • Opera with Frank Paul Fetta: No microphones needed because opera singing is loud.

Tuesday, July 29 • Stars of Tomorrow Children’s Theatre: Didi Pelev shows how to act your way to stardom.

Saturday, Aug. 2 • Paul Jacques, “Hairspray” producer and director: Learn the chorus and choreography to “Good Morning, Baltimore!”

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Tuesday, Aug. 5 • California Guitar Trio: Sizzling guitar playing with lots of wow.

Saturday, Aug. 9 • Frank Paul Fetta and Symphony for Kids: See how musical instruments work and sound, then conduct the magic invisible orchestra.

Workshops are for ages 4 to 10.

Tuesdays at Mission Gables Bowl House, 168 S. Eureka St., Redlands; 3-3:45 p.m.

Saturdays at Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave.; 10-10:45 a.m.

Youth music programs are underwritten by California Steel Industries, Horspool & Horspool, Robert and Beverly Noerr, Redlands Community Hospital, Security Bank of California, Southern California Edison

Driving and parking directions The Redlands Bowl is situated off Brookside Avenue, between Eureka and Grant streets. The best parking area is at the Redlands Mall, a short walk to the Bowl. The parking lot is open and free of charge.

For handicapped parking, drive onto Eureka Street all the way to the police barricades near the Bowl. You will be directed to the available parking areas. Come early for handicapped parking, as the available space is limited.

Performances begin at 8:15 p.m. The best time to arrive is at least one hour ahead of time.

Friday, July 11

• Adonis Puentes, Voice of Cuba Orchestra

Tuesday, July 15 • Six Appeal

Friday, July 18 • O Sole Trio

Tuesday, July 22

• Brockus Project Dance Co.

Friday, July 25 The Kala

ma Broth ers

Thursday, Friday, Saturday; July 31, Aug. 1, 2

• Broadway musical: “Hairspray”

Tuesday Aug. 5

• California Guitar Trio

• Glenn Miller Orchestra

Friday, Aug. 22

• Redlands Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Frank Paul Fetta, with fireworks

Friday. Aug. 8

• Redlands Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Frank Paul Fetta

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Tuesday, Aug. 12

• Shakespeare and Friends at the Opera

• Nancy Celeste Walker ­— A Tribute to the Legendary Women of Country Music

Tuesday, July 29

Friday, Aug. 15

• “Hairspray” rehearsal

Tuesday, Aug. 19

• Marcus Roberts Trio

Six Appeal

Community Spotlight

Mission Gables available for events

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he RCMA will showcase community talent this summer in a new pre-concert series called Community Spotlight.

After longtime director Curtiss Allen Sr. announced he would be cutting back on the number of Community Sings he would be doing, the RCMA set about creating a new series for Tuesday evening preconcert programs.

“We are so excited to spotlight some of the amazing talent we have right in our own backyard,” says Community Spotlight chair Susan Sequeira.

“Groups such as Dance Horizons of Redlands and the Redlands Community Chorus are sure to delight our audiences,” she added.

“We invite people to come out this summer and cheer on these wonderful singers and dancers!”

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ed Shirt Ushers are an assembly of about 40 men and women who volunteer and are responsible for the enjoyment and safety of everyone who attends the bi-weekly concerts at the Redlands Bowl.

Their duties include handing out programs, guiding and assisting all patrons, especially those with special needs. Red Shirt Ushers also supervise the guest usher groups who are responsible for the freewill offering taken during each intermission. Guest ushers are volunteers from various service clubs, churches and other community organizations.

Also pitching in to help is the Redlands Police Department’s Citizen Volunteer Corps, which includes the Citizen Volunteer Patrol and the Citizen Volunteer Park Rangers. They provide traffic control for special events, among other duties.

he Mission Gables Bowl House is available as a rental venue for family events and festive holiday gatherings, or for any special events you would like to host throughout the year. The wonderful rooms at Mission Gables can accommodate everything from an intimate dinner, to business meetings, to recitals, to parties for 200 or more.

If you are interested in inquiring about hosting an upcoming event at Mission Gables, don’t hesitate to call the Redlands Bowl office. A member of the Bowl staff will be happy to provide more information and/or arrange a meeting at the house to discuss your special event arrangements.

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music festival | meet the performers San Bernardino Symphony: ‘The Music of John Williams & Andrew Lloyd Webber’

Frank Paul Fetta Conductor, artistic advisor Underwritten by Stan and Ellen Weisser

Conducted by Frank Paul Fetta Friday, June 27 Sponsored by Clara Mae Clem

Popular vocalists Haqumai Sharpe and Brooke deRosa join the San Bernardino Symphony for a powerhouse performance of award winning movie and stage hits by the most celebrated composers of today.

Program highlights include the Olympic Fanfare from Haqumai Sharpe the 1984 Los Angeles games by John Williams and “Memory” from “Cats.” “The Phantom of the Opera,” by Andrew Lloyd Webber, will be performed by deRosa and Sharpe. Musical selections for the evening also will include music from “Star Wars,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and Webber’s “Aspects of Love” musical.

Hailed by opera legends such as Mignon Dunn, Florence Quivar and the late William Warfield as “one of the most promising young American tenors,” Sharpe, a Chicago native, received his Bachelor’s of Music in Vocal Performance from Butler University, and continued his graduate studies in vocal arts at the University of Southern California.

Brooke deRosa DeRosa has performed opera and musical theater nationally and internationally. Originally from New York, she currently resides in Los Angeles and has performed with L.A. Opera, Long Beach Opera, Center Stage Opera, Opera Pasadena, Redlands Symphony, Independent Opera Company and The Pacific Symphony. She has also sung on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.”

63rd Annual Young Artists Auditions Tuesday, July 1 Sponsored by the Associates of the Redlands Bowl

Chosen by rigorous competition, these gifted young musicians display their extraordinary talent in a superb recital performance. This year, seven winners were chosen from among the 45 applicants who entered the audition process.

The competition was held at the University of Redlands’ Watchorn Hall, with four professional, expert musicians judging each applicant. The judges included Kim Hoeptner for piano, Nicholle Andrews for voice, Zlata Grekov for strings, and Frank Fetta for brass and woodwinds, with some additional voice and string contestants. Interestingly, Grekov was a 2004 Young Artists winner herself and is now a professional musician.

The competition is divided into junior and senior age groups in three music categories: piano, voice and instrumental. For piano and instrumental, the junior group ranges from 10 to 18 years of age, not yet enrolled in college, and the senior group runs from 19 to 26 years of age. The vocal category has a different age range, from 18 to 23 years of age for the

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Maestro Fetta has been the conductor and artistic advisor of the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival since 1985.

He is also the music director/ conductor for the Culver City Symphony, the Torrance Symphony, and the Marina Del Rey Summer Symphony.

Maestro Fetta is also music director and conductor of the San Bernardino symphony and the principal conductor of the Nevada Opera Theatre, and conducts the grand finals of the prestigious Zachary Foundation International Vocal Competition in Los Angeles.

Fetta’s zeal for new music has found him conducting several premieres, including Sinfonia Concertante by Damion Montano, music by Kentaro Sato, and Pacific West by Sir John Dankworth.

2014 Redlands Bowl Young Artists Auditions Winners Front, from left: Kyle Orth, senior piano; Matthew Yee, junior violin; and Emily Collins, senior voice. Second row from left: Konrad Rudowicz, senior violin; Melissa McCann, senior voice; Liam Glendening, junior trombone; and Wenfang Han, junior piano.

juniors and 19 to 26 for the senior group.

Each winner receives scholarship money from the Associates of the Redlands Bowl to help support the winners as they continue their music studies.

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music festival | meet the performers U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West Saturday, July 5 Sponsored by Norma J. Nesbitt

“Off we go . . .” into a musical flight of military marches, jazz, pop, Broadway, patriotic arrangements, and traditional concert band classics.

From Travis AFB in Northern California, the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West is a select group of professional airmenmusicians who support the global Air Force mission by providing outstanding musical products and services for official military functions and recruiting.

Under the direction of Capt. Jason Plosch, the Band of the Golden West Concert Band, the largest ensemble within the organization, represents the professionalism and excellence found every day throughout the Air Force. Touring the

western United States, the Concert Band performs a variety of music from standard concert band literature and military marches to jazz and pop arrangements, Broadway standards and, of course, patriotic music complete with instrumental soloists and featured vocalists.

During a concert, you are likely to hear stirring works from contemporary composers as well as the familiar sounds

Kalama Brothers Tuesday, July 8 Co-sponsored by Ken & Judith Stanford and the Kiwanis Clubs of Redlandsऀ

The Kalama Brothers, Ryan and Kai Kalamaare, are multi-talented musicians and singers who write and perform their own original music, as well as classics that audiences of all types enjoy.

Whether you are drawn to sweet harmonies, comedic stories, musical talent on guitars (bass, acoustic and electric), ukulele and keyboards, or just music to clap along with or dance to, you’re sure to enjoy these two brothers.

On Ryan and Kai’s first Hawaiian-style CD, “Keau,” released in 2012, they tell stories of inspiration through original lyrics.

of John Philip Sousa or Major Glenn Miller.

Its wide and varied programs offer something for everyone and make an excellent choice for family entertainment.

The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West has performed for thousands of listeners during live concert appearances and for millions worldwide via its numerous recordings and television and radio broadcasts.

They have played as the opening act for top musicians throughout Hawaii, California and Washington.

The Kalama Brothers take their audiences on a journey as they entertain all ages, often sharing the stage with hula dancers.

The Kalamas come from a family full of talented musicians. Their father, Ron Kalama, and their uncle, Baldwin Nainoa Kalama Jr., were the original Kalama Brothers from Oahu, Hawaii.

Ryan and Kai learned to sing in their mother’s choir and learned to perform on the stage watching their father and uncle and as well as joining in with them through the years. Today, they keep themselves busy playing music for audiences across Southern California. Information: www.kalamabrothers.com

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music festival | meet the performers Adonis Puentes and the Voice of Cuba Orchestra Friday, July 11 Co-sponsored by the University of Redlands and the University of Redlands Town & Gown

The world of Cuban music is opened to the audience the moment they hear the rich voice of Adonis Puentes. Fronting an allacoustic orchestra, his vocals are surrounded by syncopated Cuban rhythms, deep bass lines, jazzy horn arrangements, and melodic piano or guitar.

Puentes is a Cuban sonero for our times.

On March 29, 1974, he was born into an atmosphere charged with Cuban music. His family lived 45 miles southwest of Havana, Cuba, in the town of Artemisa.

His father, Valentin Puentes, taught music and played guitar, and he wasted little time before passing his gifts to the young Adonis and his fraternal twin brother, Alexis (aka Alex Cuba).

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he was singing and writing his own music.

Though his musical talents were undeniable, his ability to shine as a performer emerged later still. At 21, Puentes entered and became one of the finalists of “Mi Salsa,” a salsa/son singing competition that was televised throughout Cuba. His performance caught the attention of the nation and his notoriety began to soar.

Three years after an initial tour of Canada with his brother and father in 1995, Puentes came back to start a new life as a proud Cuban-Canadian. Along with his brother Alexis (now an accomplished multiinstrumentalist), The Puentes Brothers would record their first CD called “Morumba Cubana.” The disc caught the ears of the Canadian music industry that rewarded the brothers in 2001 with a Juno Award nomination (the Canadian Grammy), as well as a West Coast Music Award and a Canadian Independent Music Award.

After such a warm reception in his adopted home, Puentes was ready to take a giant step forward toward the realization of his personal musical vision. In 2005,

he released his first solo album called “Vida” or “Life.”

Puentes thrives on the growth and acclaim for his original sonero sound. As he puts it, “I feel like a messenger of my roots and tradition, blessed that with me I have taken my music and heritage to many different places in the world. My mission is to make you dance and enjoy my melodies and rhythms.”

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music festival | meet the performers Six Appeal Tuesday, July 15 Sponsored by the Hospitality Ensemble of the RCMA

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Swearing off instruments, Six Appeal uses a cappella singing to span decades of classic oldies, current chart toppers, and catchy original tunes. Featuring vocal dexterity and adventurous song selection, the group explores all genres with a farreaching repertoire that will surprise and captivate audiences regardless of the setting.

Despite their cheeky group name, the antics of these six young gentlemen provide a good natured atmosphere for their electrifying performance. A Six Appeal show will split your sides, feed your musical sweet tooth, and leave you wondering how in the world they pulled it off just with voices.

With members formally instructed in singing and musical composition, and over

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music festival | meet the performers O Sole Trio

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Delivering a tour-deforce performance with music ranging from Puccini to Doo Wop, Caruso to Mancini, film scores to songs made famous by Connie Francis and Frank Sinatra, O Sole Trio’s vibrant musical journey reveals how Italian-Americans influenced the popular music scene through the decades.

O Sole Trio is a vibrant musical ensemble that has brought their exhilarating and unique show capturing the essence of the Italian-American songbook to numerous venues throughout North America and beyond. It has garnered rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. Their most recent credits include a standing-room-only engagement at their Lincoln Center début.

The New York based ensemble features the lush voices of soprano Erin Shields and baritone Giuseppe Spoletini, as well as the versatile and virtuosic David Shenton on piano and violin.

O Sole Trio’s shows are both touching and humorous, featuring a program that showcases a cornucopia of beloved Italian opera arias, Neapolitan songs as well as jazz and pop standards made popular by such singers as Louis Prima, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Connie Francis and Andrea Bocelli. They breathe new life into these familiar favorites with their unique and innovative arrangements.

O Sole Trio headlined the Mercer County Festival in Trenton, N.J. in 2012, performed in Great Britian in 2013, and is scheduled to make their Carnegie Hall début in June.

Ten dancers take you on the journey of excitement, heartbreak and joy of LOVE, choreographed to popular music in American culture.

Experts in contemporary, modern, jazz, ballet and musical theater dance, the company is known for high energy and entertaining shows filled with artistry.

Deborah Brockus has made her mark in many ways in the dance field of Southern California. She is a dancer, choreographer, showcase producer, teacher, studio owner and pre-professional school director.

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music festival | meet the performers Shakespeare and Friends at the Opera Friday, July 25 Sponsored by Esri

Bravo to the Bard! In celebration of the 450th anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare, the program will offer songs that portray the romance of Romeo & Juliet, the intensity of Macbeth, the drama of Hamlet and more.

Combined with many more of the most captivating opera arias composed by the great masters, this unique concert offers eloquence, drama and lightheartedness delivered by the beautiful voices of the singers — Haqumai Sharpe, Brook deRosa, Ralph Cato, Candace Bogan, Nandani Maria Sinha and Erin Wood. The orchestra will be conducted by Frank Paul Fetta.

Cato’s rich baritone has fronted concerts by symphonies and ensembles overseas in Estonia and Germany and here in the States, in Chicago and Los Angeles. He also teaches applied voice and diction to singers at UC Riverside.

Bogan is an elegant lyric-soprano who routinely holds recitals in Southern California. She has a Master’s of Music degree in vocal performance from San Diego State University.

Sinha’s resume includes appearances with the Los Angeles, Long Beach and Pasadena operas, and the Repertory Opera Company. She studied voice at the Juilliard School of Music and Cornell University.

Wood is fresh off her San Francisco Opera debut as Amelia

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music festival | meet the performers ‘Hairspray’ Thursday, July 31; Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1 and 2 (Dress rehearsal Tuesday, July 29) Sponsored by The Physicians of Beaver Medical Group

In “Hairspray,” it’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable, expressive teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire — to dance on the “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to star, and must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network — all without denting her ’do!

The show’s producer/director, Paul Jacques, is an award-winning writer, actor, fight choreographer, scenic designer, producer and director with more than 200 stage, film, radio, television and commercial credits. As a director, Jacques has been honored by the Inland Theatre League for his work on two separate productions of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and was

privileged to direct Broadway’s original Joseph, Bill Hutton, in a production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

Other directing credits include “Fiddler on the Paul Jacques Roof,” “I Hate Hamlet” (ITL Award, scenic design), “Celadine” (ITL Award), “Glengarry Glen Ross” (ITL Award), “The Tempest,” “The Taming of the Shrew” (ITL Award), “Little Shop of Horrors” (ITL Award), “The Music Man” and “Godspell.”

Jacques last appeared on stage as Elliot in the West Coast premiere of Charles Evered’s “Class” (ITL Founder’s Award). Other roles include Petruchio (“The Taming of the Shrew”), Mortimer Brewster (“Arsenic and Old Lace”), Pseudolus (“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”),

Edmund (“King Lear,” ITL Award), Matt (“The Fantasticks”), Cornelius (“Hello, Dolly!”) and Curly (“Oklahoma!”).

As a writer, Jacques has had 20 scripts staged and has written for the City of Riverside on projects such as the Grier Pavilion and the Fox Performing Arts Center opening.

He has worked with organizations such as Ordinance 14 Films, Syfy Channel and the Ruskin Theatre of Santa Monica. He is on the theater faculty at San Bernardino Valley College, Mt. San Jacinto College, California Baptist University and Cal State San Bernardino, is an Artist in Residence with the Riverside Arts Council, holds an AA in Music from Riverside City College, a BA in theater from UC Riverside, and an MFA in Writing for the Performing Arts from UCR. Jacques also portrays Charles Dickens for the Riverside Dickens Festival and is a co-founder of 3 Theatre Group of Riverside. He lives in Riverside with his wife, Sarah, and their two daughters.

California Guitar Trio Tuesday, Aug. 5 Sponsored by John & Sally Robertson

They’re back! The popular trio returns for another sensational performance at the Bowl. Their technical wizardry is breathtaking, as is their wide range of instrumental music — everything from unique originals to dazzling, cleverly arranged interpretations of jazz, classical music, and even surf rock.

The California Guitar Trio’s relentless passion for following the muse has served them well. The acoustic group’s fearless multi-genre explorations have driven 14 albums and nearly 1,500 gigs during a 22-year career. They also have proven that a zero-compromise musical approach can yield an ever-expanding audience.

Comprising Bert Lams of Affligem, Belgium; Hideyo Moriya of Chiba, Japan; and Paul Richards of Utah, the group crisscrosses the universes of rock, jazz, world, surf, and classical music.

CGT’s most recent album, “Masterworks” [CGT 2011], focuses exclusively on the classical side of the house, featuring works by composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Arvo Pärt, Shubert and Vivaldi.

Accompanying the trio on the project are Tony Levin on upright

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bass and cello and Fareed Haque on classical guitar.

The trio met in 1987 while participating in Robert Fripp’s Guitar Craft courses. In 1991, they founded the California Guitar Trio, which initially gained notoriety opening for the likes of King Crimson, John McLaughlin and David Sylvian.

They have fans in high places too: the crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavour used their pieces as wake-up music.

music festival | meet the performers Redlands Symphony Orchestra: ‘Virtuosity Plus’ Conducted by Frank Paul Fetta Friday, Aug. 8 Sponsored by Glenn Vernet

Acclaimed violinist Roberto Cani performs Mendelssohn’s Concerto for Violin in E minor (Op. 64). Also on the program are Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro and Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1 (Op. 25) “Classical Symphony.”

Known throughout the music world as not just a performer, but an “artiste,” Italian violinist Roberto Cani has been hailed by critics as “… a violinist of high caliber following the great Italian tradition of the virtuoso violinist, Paganini.”

Cani launched his concert career when he won the prestigious Paganini International Competition in Genoa at the age of 21. That same year, he won the Courcillon International Competition in France, and the Jeunesses Musicales International Competition in Belgrade, where he also captured a special prize for the best performance of a contemporary work. He also won the national Minetti Prize in Italy and top honors at the Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow.

In addition to his native Italy, Roberto Cani performs throughout the United States as well as Germany, Belgium, Austria, Spain, Russia, Croatia, Poland, Serbia, France,

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Taiwan, Japan and South Africa. He is a frequent soloist with orchestras and has performed, most notably, with the Moscow Philharmonic, La Scala Orchestra, RAI Symphony (Italy), Haydn Orchestra of Bolzano, Orchestra Cantelli, Belgrade Orchestra, Zagreb Orchestra and Missouri Chamber Orchestra. Roberto Cani has performed in major music halls worldwide including Los Angeles’ Royce Hall, Belgrade’s Lisinski Hall, Milan’s La Scala, Paris’ Gaveau Hall, Tokyo’s Suntori Hall and Moscow’s Bolshoi Zal and Tchaikovsky Zal.

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music festival | meet the performers The Marcus Roberts Trio: ‘I’ve Got Rhythm’ Friday, Aug. 15 Sponsored by Paul and Joann Barich

Nancy Celeste Walker: ‘A Tribute to the Legendary Women of Country Music’ Tuesday, Aug. 12 Co-sponsored by HUB International Insurance Services, Inc., and Peter and Serena Davis

Nancy Walker and her fabulous country band pay homage to various iconic singers such as Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline — women who had a huge impact on country music and paved the way for the female country singers of today.

“Nancy just lights up the stage” is what countless audience members say who have seen her perform. She has impressed thousands with her captivating vocals from the White House to audiences of musical theater to film scores to the Los Angeles and Orange County music scene.

Constantly exposed to jazz at home where she heard her parents play the likes of Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Dinah Washington and Ella Fitzgerald, Walker’s musical training began at an early age. She studied the clarinet and piano, but it was obvious to all that her charismatic singing voice was the faculty that would turn the most heads in her lifetime. She later earned her living as a torch singer in local clubs and restaurants in Orange County, where she was born and raised.

Nancy began performing at numerous restaurants and hotels in the Los Angeles area, including the celebrity hot spot “W” Hotel, Barnabey’s Hotel, Manhattan Bar & Grill and Pointe 705.

Known for highly rhythmic and melodic interpretations, the trio showcases a wide-ranging repertoire from such classic songwriters as George Gershwin and Cole Porter, to works by some of America’s most important jazz composers such as Charles Mingus. Modern works by Marcus Roberts and others also are featured.

Roberts grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, where his mother’s gospel singing and the music of the local church left a lasting impact on his musical style. After losing his sight at age five, he began teaching himself to play piano a few years later. He had his first formal lessons at age 12 and ultimately went on to study classical piano at Florida State University with Leonidus Lipovetsky.

While at FSU, Roberts won the first of many competitions and awards, including the young artist’s competition at the 1982 National Association of Jazz Educators annual conference. His many other awards include first prize at the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition in 1987.

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Roberts’ recording legacy reflects his tremendous versatility as an artist and includes solo piano, duets, and trio arrangements of jazz standards, original suites of music, large ensemble works and symphony orchestra recordings.

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Considered the greatest band of all time, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most sought after big band in the world today.

The popularity of Miller’s music lives on in his hit songs such as “In the Mood,” “Tuxedo Junction,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” and his signature “Moonlight Serenade.”

In 1998, Nick Hilscher became the featured male vocalist with the Glenn Miller Orchestra.

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Nick’s first performance as music director of the Glenn Miller Orchestra was on Jan. 12, 2012.

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While she’s a recent addition (Angst joined the orchestra in March), she developed a love for classics from the 1930s and ’40s as a teenager and later became a member of The Honeybee Trio, a vocal group that drew musical inspiration from The Andrews Sisters, Glenn Miller and other artists from the World War II era.

Redlands Symphony Orchestra: ‘Classical Favorites’ Conducted by Frank Paul Fetta Friday, Aug. 22 Sponsored by David and Robin Maupin of Maupin Financial Services to celebrate the children of Micah House

Renowned pianist Rufus Choi returns to the Bowl to perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Redlands Symphony Rufus Choi Orchestra. The concert and the 2014 Summer Music Festival season conclude with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and fireworks.

Rufus has always felt his American birth and Korean heritage imparted an international aura and underlying wanderlust to a musical career which has found him performing in all parts of the world.

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eated in front of the prosellis on a summer night waiting for an evening of Hawaiian music or Broadway standards to begin, it would be easy enough for today’s Bowlgoers — especially the youngsters — to be unaware of the living tradition they witness with each performance. The Bowl programs, begun with Grace Stewart Mullen’s vision of music for everyone, has been embraced by a broad spectrum of local residents and the broader arts community for decades and continues to this day.

A look back at moments in Bowl history.

Clockwise from center right: It wasn’t always informal at Bowl performances, as women and teenage girls wore dresses — and often gloves — to shows. Bowl founder Grace Stewart Mullen reviews material at the prosellis; and, years later, in gala finery with John Raitt, Broadway star and father of singer Bonnie Raitt, and his wife, Marjorie. Below, James Guthrie conducts the Redlands Bowl Orchestra.

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Guess who is rated one of the best hospitals in America? According to experts, we are.

Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence 2013 Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery 2012 - 2014 Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement 2012 - 2014 Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery 2012 - 2013 Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care 2013 Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for General Surgery 2013 Healthgrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award 2012-2014 Healthgrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award 2011 - 2014

Healthgrades Spine Surgery Excellence Award 2012 - 2013 Healthgrades Neuroscience 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke 2011 - 2013 Healthgrades Vascular 5-Star Recipient for Carotid Surgery 2011 - 2013 Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award 2013 Healthgrades General Surgery Excellence Award 2013 Healthgrades Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award 2011 - 2013 Healthgrades Top-10 Percentile Nationally for Gynecologic Surgery 2011 - 2012 Healthgrades 5-Star Recipient for Gynecologic Surgery 2011 - 2012

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