Pala Casino Spa Resort to present Spyro Gyra & Peter White Feb. 17

PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort will present Spyro Gyra and world-renowned prolific acoustic guitarist Peter White Friday, Feb. 17, performing live indoors at the Events Center. The show will start at 8 p.m., and general admission tickets are $45. The show is one of a lineup of headliner and tribute concerts that will be held at the Events Center and Starlight Theater.

Spyro Gyra has long been known to its peers in the contemporary jazz world as a “well-oiled road machine” due to its relentless schedule of 48 years of performing. To date, they have logged more than 10,000 shows on six continents and released 35 albums, garnering platinum and gold records along the way. Spyro Gyra rose from humble beginnings in Buffalo, New York, in 1974 to their current international prominence in the jazz world. Every year, they continue to exhibit how to remain among a relative handful of artists who could say that they have worked constantly in their 50-year career in the year 2024. Their energy and joy in concert match their unmatched musicality.

Over the years, Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Armed with an unparalleled combination of lyricism and energy, he combines elements of jazz, pop and classical guitar to create a sound that is singular and at the same time accessible to a broad audience. In a career that spans nearly four decades, over a dozen solo recordings and countless performances, White insisted that it’s the faces in the crowd and the fans that keep the experience fresh.

“I’ll play a live show, and someone will come to me afterward and say, ‘Oh, I loved this CD,’ or ‘This song helped me through a bad time,’” he said. “Or I get emails from people saying, ‘Oh, I love the way you covered one of my favorite songs on your record back in 1994.’ The idea that someone can write me an email and tell me about something I did on a record that was released fifteen years ago – you can’t buy that. That’s priceless. That’s what keeps me going – the idea that people out there really care about what I do, the idea that I’ve made a difference for someone.”

Tickets are on sale now, with no service charge, at the Pala Box Office, http://www.palacasino.com and 877-946-7252). Tickets are also available at http://www.etix. com and 800-514-3849. Must be 21 or older to attend.

Submitted by Pala Casino Spa Resort.

Learn to make long lasting paper flowers at the Temecula Public Library

TEMECULA – Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the library and join the fun during the teen program, Forever Flowers, Monday, Feb. 13, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road.

Participants will use paper to create flowers that will never wilt and die. Keep them for yourself or give them away to that special someone.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula

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Alessandros dating back to Dynell

Leigh and Tom Lancaster in 1982 were invited on stage. Those who previously starred in the title role were Kathi Anderson, Patti Berman, Cesaria Hernandez, Nancy Julian, Morgan Lester, Debradawn Shockey, Monica Reichl, Terry Ott, Sharon Torres (Swenson) and Jehnean Washington. Alessandros were Frank Ferro, Brent Howard, Duane Minard, Brian Smith, Crist Thomas and Vince Whipple.

The gala, presided by Ramona Past President Lori Van Arsdale, brought forth the rich history of the Ramona Outdoor Play that began with the first play 100 years ago. She explained that a donor, during the COVID epidemic, helped improve the amphitheater’s grounds and gift shop. A large walled fresco by famed California watercolorist Milford Zornes, showcasing scenes of the Ramona play, was uncovered and restored inside the museum and proclaimed a “National Treasure.” It can now be seen by all visitors. Even more improvements to the seating in the amphitheater were promised in the future. VanArsdale invited everyone to come to the produc- tion’s 100th season and enjoy the many events leading up to it in the spring.

Libraries, this program is for grades 7-12 and is limited to 25 participants. Advanced registration begins two weeks before scheduled programs and events. Register at the library reception desk or by calling 951-693-8900.

For a full list of programs and offerings at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, visit http://TemeculaCA.gov/Library and follow @TemeculaLibrary on social media for updates.

Submitted by city of Temecula.

Shockey, the 2008 Ramona, is in charge of the special events leading up to the performances on April 22, 23, 29 and 30 and May 6 and 7 at the Ramona Bowl Amphitheater, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road in Hemet. She thanked all those attending with most being volunteers or past cast members of Ramona.

The gala, upstairs at the Hemet Public Library, provided the nearly 200 in attendance with a catered prime rib, salmon or chicken dinner and desserts. A silent auction, with gifts provided by local businesses and Ramona play supporters, helped raise funds for the nonprofit.

Sponsoring the gala were Bill Shinkle, City of Hemet, Tranquil Heart Winery, Bharati Patel, Quality Inn, Russ Brown, Joe and Shirley Grindstaff, Linda Krupa with table flowers by Anthony Villarreal.

For tickets and more information about the Ramona Outdoor Play, www.RamonaBowl.com , 951-658-3111 or Ramona@Ramonabowl.com

‘Sonja Henie: Queen of the Ice!’ documentary to play for Sons of Norway Vinland Lodge

TEMECULA – The public is invited to view “Sonja Henie: Queen of the Ice,” a documentary filmed about Olympic ice skater Sonja Henie, Saturday, Feb. 4, for Sons of Norway Vinland lodge at Heritage Mobile Park clubhouse, 31130 S. General Kearny Road, in Temecula.

The daughter of a fur wholesaler, Henie received her first pair of ice skates when she was six. Eight years later, she was the Norwegian skating champion. And at 15, she won the gold medal in skating at the 1928 Olympics. She held the record for youngest Olympic skating champion for 70 years. For more information, call 949-661-6089. Submitted by Sons of Norway Vinland Lodge.