DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Nov. 26–Jan. 2 Millions of lights and decorations
adorn the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. Downtown Riverside
also has outdoor ice skating, carriage rides, entertainment and Santa
Claus. 3649 Mission Inn Ave. and Main Street pedestrian mall.
Weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays.
RiversideFestivalofLights.com, FestivalofLightsCa.com
WINTER WONDERLAND JUNIOR LEAGUE BALL Dec. 3 The Junior
League of Riverside presents its 55th annual charity ball with dinner
and dancing. Benefits projects like fitRiverside, a community health initiative.
Black tie. Mission Inn, 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. 6 p.m.
Tickets $125. juniorleagueriverside.org, (951) 683-0622
CHRISTMAS TREE LANE Dec. 3 Dinner, dancing, Macy’s fashion show,
auctions, boutique. Proceeds provide Christmas gifts for underprivileged
children. Black tie preferred. NOS Events Center Orange Pavilion,
689 South “E” St., San Bernardino. 6 p.m. Tickets $125. (909) 886-
2528.
“FEAST OF LIGHTS” Dec. 3–6 Celebrates Christmas in spoken word,
tableaux and song. University of Redlands Memorial Chapel, 1200 E.
Colton Ave., Redlands. Friday, Saturday, Monday at 8 p.m., Sunday at
4 p.m. Tickets $20 and $25. (909) 748-8116, redlands.edu
CHRISTMAS TREE LANE LUNCHEON Dec. 4 Luncheon, Macy’s fashion
show, auctions, boutique. Proceeds provide Christmas gifts for underprivileged
children. NOS Events Center Orange Pavilion, 689 S. “E” St.,
San Bernardino. 10 a.m. doors open. Tickets $65. (909) 886-2528.
YMCA ART & GIFT BOUTIQUE Dec. 4–5 Shop for jewelry, art, gifts. 500
E. Citrus Ave., Redlands. Free admission. (909) 798-9622, ymca eastvalley.
org
YMCA HOME TOUR Dec. 5 Tour five homes and cottage that houses
Historical Glass Museum. 500 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands. Tickets $25
advance, $30 at door. Patron tickets $60; include champagne brunch
and front-of-the-line entrance. (909) 798-YMCA (9622), ymcaeast valley.
org
A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BRUNCH Dec. 5 Brunch, entertainment, auctions.
Benefits Assistance League of the Foothill Communities projects
for children and families. DoubleTree Hotel, 222 N. Vineyard Ave.,
Ontario. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets $95. (909) 985-8698.
THE JUDDS Dec. 17 Mother-daughter duo on their Last Encore tour.
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage.
8 p.m. Tickets $65 to $125. 1-800-585-3737, hotwatercasino.com
SPORTING LIFE
AXES AND AXLES: ART OF BUILDING CARS AND GUITARS through
Jan. 31 Cars and guitars from Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Brian Setzer, and
more. Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, Fairplex, 1101 W.
McKinley Ave., Pomona. Wed.–Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $8,
discounts for children and seniors. (909) 622-2133, museum.nhra.com
ONTARIO REIGN HOCKEY Dec. 1-26 Minor league hockey. Dec. 1, 17
and 18 vs. Bakersfield Condors; Dec. 8 and 26 vs. Las Vegas
Wranglers; Dec. 10 vs. Utah Grizzlies. Citizens Business Bank Arena,
4000 E. Ontario Center Pkwy, Ontario. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $10. (909)
244-5600, www.cbbankarena.com
ARABIAN HORSE SHOW Dec. 5 Cal Poly’s prize-winning Arabians on
display. Cal Poly, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona. 2 p.m. $4. (909) 869-
2224.
SANTA TRAIN Dec. 11–12 Train ride with Santa. Orange Empire
Railway Museum, 2201 S. “A” St. Perris. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $12
for adults, $8 for children 5-11, under 5 free. (951) 943-3020,
oerm.org
THE GREAT TRAIN EXPO Dec. 18–19 National traveling show with
operating model railroad and toy layouts, train dealers and more.
Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission
$7, kids under 12 free. trainexpoinc.com
MOTORCYCLE TOY RUN Dec. 19 Starts at Quaid Harley-Davidson,
2516
CELEBRITY CONCERTS
ANDRE RIEU HOLIDAY SHOW Dec. 2 Citizens Business Bank Arena,
4000 E. Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario. 8 p.m. Tickets $39 to $139;
$300 and $1,500 packages available. (909) 244-5600,
www.cbbankarena.com
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JON ANDERSON Dec. 3 Acoustic evening with Yes lead singer. Pala
Casino Resort & Spa, 11154 Hwy. 76, Pala. 8 p.m. Tickets $37.50 to
$55. 1-877-946-7252.
NEIL SEDAKA Dec. 4 “Breakin’ Up Is Hard to Do” singer. Pechanga
Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. 8 p.m. Tickets
$45 to $70. 1-877-711-2946, www.pechanga.com
JOHNNY MATHIS Dec. 11 “Chances Are” you know his ballads.
Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. 8
p.m. Tickets $80 to $125. 1-877-711-2946, www.pechanga.com
RITA COOLIDGE Dec. 18 Hits and holiday favorites from “All Time
High” singer. California Theatre, 562 W. 4th St., San Bernardino. 2 and
8 p.m. Tickets $38.50 to $75. (909) 885-5152,
www.californiatheatre.net
ANDY WILLIAMS Dec. 21–22 Christmas show with classic tunes. Agua
Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage. 8
p.m. Tickets $65 to $110. 1-800-585-3737, hotwatercasino.com
MIRANDA LAMBERT Dec. 30 Country singer known for pink guitars
and hits like “The House That Built Me.” Pechanga Resort & Casino,
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. 8 p.m. Tickets $70 to $100. 1-
877-711-2946, www.pechanga.com
BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA Dec. 30 Swing and jump blues music.
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho
Mirage. 9 p.m. 1-800-585-3737, hotwatercasino.com
HOLIDAY THEATER
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES Nov. 26–Dec. 26 Candlelight Pavilion Dinner
Theatre’s annual holiday show. 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont.
Luncheon and dinner shows Wed. 1:45 and 6:45 p.m., Thurs. and Fri.
6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets $48
to $68. (909) 626-1254, candle lightpavilion.com
HOLIDAY FOLLIES Nov. 26–Dec. 28 Dinner theater by Center Stage,
8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana. Fri.–Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Dinner and
show $57.95; seniors $55.95; 12 and under $31.95. (909) 429-7469,
centerstagefontana.com
PLAID TIDINGS Nov. 27 The boys from the 1950s-themed musical
“Forever Plaid” return with classic holiday tunes. Lewis Family
Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 2 and
7:30 p.m. Tickets $28. (909) 477-2752, www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.
com
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Dec. 2–12 Old Town Temecula Community
Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula. Evening and matinee performances.
Tickets $20 to $28. 1-866-653-8696 or tickets.
temeculatheater.org
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Dec. 3–12 Grove Theatre, 276 E. Ninth St.,
Upland. Evening and matinee shows. Tickets $20 to $25. (909) 920-
4343, grovetheatre.com
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Dec. 10–12 Riverside Community Players, 4026
14th St., Riverside. Evening and matinee shows. Tickets $8. (951)
686-4030, riversidecommunity players.com
USOH NO! Dec. 10–12 Christmas musical.
Christian Arts and Theatre,
815 W. 6th St., Corona. Evening and matinee shows. Tickets $13
adults, $11 child/student/senior. (951) 279-2298, catcorona.org
SCROOGE Dec. 11–15 Clock Auditorium, 840 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands.
Evening and matinee performances. Tickets $15 to $20; ages 3 to 11
$7 to $15. (909) 335-3037, lifehousetheater.com
MUSIC, DANCE & COMEDY
KINETIC CONVERSATIONS Dec. 3–4 Riverside Community College
dance faculty perform. Landis Performing Arts Center, 4800 Magnolia
Ave., Riverside. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets $15. (951)
222-8100, landispac.com
FALL FORWARD Dec. 3–4 Mt. San Jacinto College dance faculty perform.
MSJC, 1499 State St., San Jacinto. Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 and
7:30 p.m. Tickets $10. (951) 487-3790, msjc.edu
HOTEL CALIFORNIA Dec. 4 Eagles tribute band. Sturges Center for the
Fine Arts, 780 North E St., San Bernardino. 8 p.m. Tickets $29 to $45.
(909) 885-5152, ticketmaster.com
MASTERS OF HARMONY Dec. 4 Barbershop harmony. Fox Performing
Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. 3 p.m. $25 to $35.
(951) 779-9800 or ticketmaster.com
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