Much of the music college students consume is produced partially or entirely with digitally produced sound. With a little practice and the right tools, they can make similar music themselves. There are simple tools and approaches students can take to jump right into producing their own tunes in no time. An understanding of music theory […]
Joshua Tree National Park reopens
Joshua Tree National Park officially reopened its doors Jan. 28 after the end of the five-week partial U.S. government shutdown. Although parts of the park were open during the shut-down, all workers except select rangers were sent home on furlough. Entrance into the park was free and Joshua Tree experienced a significant amount of visitation. […]
Inland Empire sends students to train at CBU
The Inland Empire Musical Arts program has introduced the Young Musicians program at California Baptist University to promote musical development among high school students in the local community. Students from ninth to 12th grades participate in bands such as Honor Symphonic Band, Honor String Orchestra and Encore Honor Choir. Michelle Elliot, Inland Empire Musical Arts […]
Wildfires continue to blaze during historic season
Families have been affected by fires up and down the state of California. The most prominent wildfire near the California Baptist University community was the Holy Fire, which started Aug. 6 The fire began in Holy Jim Canyon and Trabuco Canyon, and it then spread throughout the mountain cities in the Inland Empire. Forrest Gordon […]
Riverside Community Unites for Women’s March
Hundreds of colorful signs bounced in the air in front of the Old Riverside Courthouse Jan. 20, where approximately 3,000 women, men and children shouted, “This is what Democracy looks like,” during the Inland Empire Women’s March. The people who attended the march in downtown Riverside celebrated the one-year anniversary of the 2017 Women’s March, […]
City lights festival celebrates 25 years
This year marks the 25th anniversary of a Riverside tradition held at the historic Mission Inn Hotel and Spa that brings the city’s community together through holiday spirit, sweet treats and plenty of illuminated decorations. Since 1992, the Festival of Lights has brought people of all ages together to celebrate the start of the holiday […]
Riverside Food Lab to arrive downtown in 2018
With a broad array of small businesses and community events and entertainment, Riverside Food Lab, a future food hall, will make its debut in Downtown Riverside by early spring 2018. Located in an industrial-style building with trendy public art and warm outdoor fireplaces, Riverside Food Lab, soon to open at 3605 Market St. is a […]
Air force museum commemorates centennial with celebrations
March Field Air Museum in Riverside is launching the Centennial celebration of March Air Reserve Base with its “March of Flight” kickoff fundraiser Oct. 21. The event will commemorate an upcoming century of service in honor of March Air Reserve Base, engaging the community and enabling guests to get involved in supporting the museum and […]
New Día de los Muertos exhibit opens in Ontario
Local museum showcases art from local artists, honors Mexican ways. In honor of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, Ontario’s Museum of History and Art is showcasing different artwork from Oct. 5 – Nov. 12 by local artists that exemplify the meaning behind one of Mexico’s oldest traditions. This exhibit was created to educate the community […]
Vocademy provides a space for creativity
Gene Sherman, CEO of Vocademy:vthe Makerspace, created a space in Riverside where failure is not punished, it is a lesson. There is no grading system; if the creator of the project is happy with the outcome, then the project is a success. Open to anyone 14 years and older, the Makerspace is an office- type […]