SEPT CALENDAR CONT.

DAVID BENOIT September 19 Jazz pianist. With Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele virtuoso. Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula. 4 p.m. Tickets $55; with meal $120. (951) 699-3021, thorntonwine.com/jazz

FOREIGNER Sept 24 Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. 8 p.m. Tickets $75, $60, $50. 1-877-711-2WIN, www.pechangacom

EPICENTER 2010 Sept. 25–26
Headliners include Kiss, Eminem and Blink–182. Auto Club Speedway, 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana. 11 a.m. Single day tickets $79.50. 1-800-944-RACE, www.epicenterfestival.com

PETER WHITE Sept. 26 Jazz guitarist. Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula. 4 p.m. Tickets $60; with meal $125. (951) 699- 3021, thorntonwine.com/jazz

WILLIE NELSON Sept. 26 Harrah’s Rincon, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center. 8 p.m. Tickets $45. 1-877-777-2457, www.harrahsrincon.com

THE GREATEST HITMAKERS Sept. 26 Rey Valera, Rico J. Puno, Marco Sison, and Nonoy Zuniga, one of the Philippines’ most popular singing groups, Pala Casino, 11154 Hwy 76, Pala. 3 p.m. Tickets start at $38. 1-877-WINPALA, www.palacasino.com

MERCY ME Sept 29. California Theatre,
562 W. 4th St., San Bernardino. Call for time. Tickets $19 to $49. (909) 885-5152, www.californiatheatre.net

ON STAGE “THE LITTLE MERMAID” Through Sept. 4 A re-telling of the classic tale aimed at children. At the Grove Productions, 276 E. 9th St., Upland. Sat. 2 p.m. Tickets $10, children $8. (909) 920-4343, www.grovetheatre.com

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF” Through Sept. 5 The classic tale about maintaining family and traditions. Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula. Thursday & Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets $20 to $28. 1-866-OLD TOWN, www.temeculatheater.org

“DANCING ON THE CEILING” Through Sept. 19 A celebration of the music from the ’60s and ’70s. Center Stage Theater, 8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana. Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets $25. (909) 429-SHOW, www.centerstagefontana

“PURSUED” Through Sept. 19 The story of Jonah, before and after the whale. LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:15 p.m. Admission $18, $14; children ages 3 to 11, $9, $7. Same day tickets $1 more. (909) 335-3037, www.lifehousetheater.com

WILL ROGERS FOLLIES” Through Sept. 26 A revue of the famed performer. Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theatre, 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Dinner and luncheon shows Wednesday at 1:45 and 6:45 p.m., Thursday and Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets $48 to $68. (909) 626-1254, www.candlelightpavilion.com

THE ANSWER Sept. 3
Classic rock covers. Lake Arrowhead Village, 28200 Hwy. 189, Lake Arrowhead. 5:30 p.m. Free. (909) 337-2533, LakeArrowheadVillage.com

ANTONIO PONTARELLI Sept. 4 Jazz violinist from Temecula. Lake Arrowhead Village, 28200 Hwy. 189, Lake Arrowhead. 5:30 p.m. Free. (909) 337-2533, LakeArrowheadVillage.com

COUNTRY AT THE MERC Sept. 4–25 Local country music performers. Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula. Sat. at 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets $15. 1-866-OLD TOWN, www.temeculatheater.org

THE ANSWER Sept. 6
Classic rock covers. Memorial Park, N. Indian Hill Blvd. and W. 8th St., Claremont. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free. (909) 399-5460, www.ci.claremont.ca.us

PARIS BY NIGHT Sept. 9 A variety show featuring top Vietnamese acts. San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $55, $45, $35. 1-800-359-2464, www.sanmanuel.com

“AND THEN THERE WERE NONE” Sept. 9–26
Redlands Footlighters, 1810 Barton Road, Redlands, presents the Agatha Christie mystery. Opening night at 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $15. (909) 793-2909.

“BLITHE SPIRIT” Sept. 10–26 Riverside Community Players, 4026 14th St., Riverside, presents Noel Coward’s supernatural comedy. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets $15. (951) 686-4030.

“HAMLET” Sept. 11–Oct. 3 The sixth annual Southern California Shakespeare Festival takes a modern perspective on Shakespeare’s great tragedy. Cal Poly Pomona’s Studio theater, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona. Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. Tickets $15. (909) 869-3900, www.class.csu pomona.edu/th/scsf

GEORGE LOPEZ Sept. 16 & 17 Comedian. Pechanga Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula. 8 p.m. Tickets $80, $90, $110. 1-877-711- 2WIN, pechanga.com

“JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT” Sept. 17–26 A modern twist on the rock opera depicting the bibilical story. Landis Auditorium, 4800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside. Fri. at 8 p.m., Sat. at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets. (951) 222-8100, www.performanceriverside.org

DEPOT JAZZ SERIES Sept. 17–Oct. 15
Jazz concerts. Depot Transit Center, 200 W. First St., Claremont. Fri. 7 p.m. Free. (909) 399-5490, www.ci.claremont. ca.us

DENNIS MILLER Sept. 17 Comedian and TV host. Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. 8 p.m. Tickets $35 to $99. (951) 779-9804 or ticketmaster.com

 

“THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK” Sept. 17 The songs and sounds of blues percussionist John Bigham. Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula. 8 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 1-866-OLD TOWN

www.temeculatheater.org MARIACHI DIVAS Sept. 18 Grammy award winning female mariachi group. Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga. 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets $26.50. (909) 477-2752, www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com

“SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS”
Sept. 18–Oct. 3 A woman falls in love with her dance instructor. Rialto Community Players, 150 E. San Bernardino Ave., Rialto. Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $15. (909) 873-8514, www.rialtocommunityplayers.org

“BOB HOPE ROAD SHOW” Sept. 19 A 90-minute recreation of a 1940s radio program. Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga. 2 p.m. Tickets $20.50. (909) 477-2752, www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com

MISSION INN ORGAN CENTENNIAL Sept. 19
A concert in the Mission Inn’s Music Room celebrates the 100th birthday of the restored Kimball pipe organ. Mission Inn, 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets: (951) 781-8241, missioninnmuseum.com BOB SAGET Sept. 24 Comedian and actor. California Theatre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. 4th St., San Bernardino. 8 p.m. Tickets $19 to $49. (909) 885-5152, ticketmaster.com

“FOREVER PLAID” Sept. 24–Oct. 17 A musical comedy about a band from the 1950s. Center Stage Theater, 8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana. Fri. at 7 p.m., Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. Tickets $25. (909) 429-SHOW, www.centerstagefontana

MARIACHI FESTIVAL Sept. 25 A showcase of Mexican music, ballet folklorico, and food. $12 presale, $15 event day. 3 to 9 p.m. Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount Blvd., Riverside. (951) 826-2031. RAIN Sept. 24–26 A tribute to the Beatles. Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. Call for times and ticket prices. (951) 779-9800, www.foxriverside live.com

KATHY GRIFFIN Sept. 25 Comedian of “D-List” fame tapes show for Bravo. Pechanga Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula. 6:30 and 9 p.m.; no late seating or refunds for late arrival. Tickets $90, $75, $60. 1-877-711- 2WIN, pechanga.com

EVENTS APPLE SEASON Throughout the Fall Apple harvest time gets underway Labor Day weekend. Visit orchards, taste mountain-fresh apples and cider, enjoy hot apple pie, and browse the country shops. For information, visit www.oakglen.net.

STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION: WHERE SCIENCE MEETS SCIENCE FICTION Through Feb. 28 Explore Star Trek adventures; pose for pictures on the bridge of the starship Enterprise; see Star Trek ships, sets, costumes and props from TV series and films. Metropolitan Showcase, 3800 Main St., Riverside. Noon to 8 p.m. daily. Admission $15, students and seniors $12. Purchase at the door. Photo concessions are available for an extra cost. (951) 826-5273, riversideca.gov/museum.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA QUAKES Sept. 1–2 Minor league baseball. 8408 Rochester Ave. Rancho Cucamonga. Home games: Sept. 1–2 vs. High Desert. Tickets $6 to $12. (909) 481-5000, rcquakes.com

NORCO FAIR Sept. 2–6 Rides, food, entertainment and parade. See the Web site for event times. Ingalls Equestrian Center, 3737 Crestview Ave., Norco. Fair admission pass $5 advance, $10 at gate. norco.ca.us

LAKE ELSINORE STORM Sept. 3–6 Minor league baseball. 500 Diamond Dr., Lake Elsinore. Home games: Sept. 3–6 vs. High Desert. Tickets $8 to $10. (951) 245-4487, stormbaseball.com

FIGHTERS OF THE RED STAR Sept. 4 Story of the WWII Russian air war against Germany. Demonstration of Yak-3U fighter. Planes of Fame, 7000 Merrill Ave., Chino. 10 a.m. $11 adults, $4 ages 5-11. (909) 597-7576, planesoffame.org

ONTARIO MARKETPLACE Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 Certified farmers market, food, designer clothing, arts and crafts, jewelry, cosmetics, auto accessories, flowers, furniture, sporting goods, antiques, health and wellness services, travel. Entertainment and kids fair. Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario. Every Sat. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission; preferred parking $5; free parking available on nearby lots and streets. (909) 472-3377.

L.A. COUNTY FAIR Sept. 4–Oct. 3 Rides, food, racing pigs and chickens, horse racing and shows. Entertainment includes Gretchen Wilson, Darius Rucker, Rick Springfield, Lifehouse. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Wednesday–Friday noon to midnight, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to midnight. Admission $17 adults weekends; $12 weekdays. (909) 865- 4590, www.lacounty fair.com

AXES AND AXLES: ART OF BUILDING CARS AND GUITARS Sept. 4–Jan. 31 Cars and guitars from Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Brian Setzer, and more. History of Fender guitars. Wally Parks Motorsports Museum, Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Admission $1 with paid L.A. County Fair admission. (909) 622-2133, museum.nhra.com

STAGECOACH DAYS Sept. 9–12 Parade, carnival, rodeo, kids zone, contests, food, entertainment. Dysart Park, 22nd Street, Banning. banningstagecoachdays. com

TEMECULA VALLEY INTERNATIONAL FILM AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Sept. 15–19 Kenny Loggins is one of the honorees at this event. Feature films, shorts, and documentaries from around the world. Opening festivities Sept. 15, 5 p.m, Tower Plaza, 27531 Ynez Rd. MusicFest Sept. 17–18. Marketplace Sept. 18. Workshops Sept 18–19. Awards gala Sept. 19 5 p.m., Pechanga Casino. Temecula. Films $10 each. All Access Pass $200 includes all events. tviff.com

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