LOCALS RISING The late Etta James was one of the top female singers to grace the IE, living in Riverside for many years and giving a memorable 2001 concert in front of the city’s historic courthouse. But many other female singers are making their names known.
By JEANNE BOYER
THE HOT 100 RESTAURANTS From fine dining to quick and casual, the Inland Empire dishes up plenty of great dining options.
WINGING IT Meet some California natives in the Butterfly Pavilion at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden (RSABG) from May 12 through July 30 and discover how these delicate creatures nurture the Inland Empire ecosystem.
THE HOT LIST Whoppi, Tony Bennett, Surgarland and Snow Patrol are only a few of the top acts that will be in the Inland Empire for the month of May.
TWO MINUTES WITH MARTIN SHORT Actor Martin Short appears June 1 at the Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga for an evening of comedy and song (lewisfamilyplayhouse.com). He has played a host of zany characters, including eccentric wedding coordinator “Franck” in the Father of the Bride movies with Steve Martin.
By JEANNE BOYER
THE BOND GIRL Corona’s Nancy Tiscareno talks about bailing people out, meeting Anderson Cooper, and what not to do if you land in the pokey.
By TAMMY MINN

 
SHOWTIME CHOCOLATE FANTASY Fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Redlands PARKVIEW BALL An evening of dining and dancing to benefit Parkview Community Hospital MARDI GRAS BALL Presented by the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce AN EVENING WITH OUR STARS “Beyond Imagination” themed event for Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation TRIBUTE TO COURAGE Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation honors triumphs over tragedy UNFORGETTABLES LUNCHEON The Unforgettables Foundation honors “big heart” supporters.

THREE SIXTY MUST SEE Butterflies return to Claremont’s Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden CINCO MANIA Kick off Cinco de Mayo with the perfect margarita THE HOT LIST See Tony Bennett and Whoopi Goldberg this month TALKING POINTS Question and Answer with actor Martin Short FOODSTUFF Mother’s Day is coming, so treat Mom to a cupcake made just for her NATIVE INTELLIGENCE What you didn’t know about Lake Arrowhead TALKING POINTS Corona’s Nancy Tiscareno talks about bailing people out of jail MUSIC SCENE Three local bands to hear now GOLF Playing a round at Redhawk Golf Club in Temecula MIXED MEDIA The acerbic yet popular Dr. House hangs up his stethoscope STREET SMARTS Interior Accents helps you create rooms that pop with style
 
 

Food & Wine: TABLE TALK Table for Two in Riverside TABLE TALK Union on Yale in Claremont CHEF Q & A Steve Pickell of Cafe Champagne in Temecula TABLE TALK Wild Rocket in Redlands WINE LIST Seven spring wines to try. Plus: Maurice Car’rie Winery DINING GUIDE TO THE IE Listings of more than 100 regional restaurants WINE COUNTRY Wine tasting in the I.E.

Special Sections: EN VOGUE Looking good in the IE: day spas, med spas, salons and more. Plus: Which celebrities have “the look” people want. HEALTHY LIVING New trends and treatments for back care HOME + GARDEN New trends for spring COLLEGE BOUND Ten things to consider when picking a college. Plus: The List THE GOOD LIFE The Longevity Project. Plus: The List

In Every Issue: THE A LIST Do you see your name? OPENERS Notes from the editor CHAT ROOM Readers’ comments FUNRAISERS Upcoming Events CALENDAR Music, theater, dance, events, fundraisers, art and sports SUDOKU Fun with Numbers CROSSWORD “Protection” LAST LOOK “Fashionable Preservation”