Wednesday June 27 thru Wednesday August 29
CCBA CLASSROOM TRAINING
9:00 am, Homeland
$1,699 per person. The Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA™)is a professional certification for business analysts. Improve your competencies and grow your career in business analysis at any stage along the business analysis career path. Class meets June 27, July 25 and August 29. (713) 518-1852. [website]
Saturday July 7 thru Saturday August 25, 2018
EVANESCENCE ART SHOW
11:00 am – 5:00 pm, Diamond Valley Arts Center, 123 N Harvard St
Free admission. Watercolor and mixed media by Kjersten Jeppesen. Artist reception Saturday July 14, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, light refreshments, drinks, and live JazzFusion performed by Nathan Jrock. (951) 652-3822.
Friday August 3 thru August 31, 2018
WEEKLY GOLF FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY PANTRY
Golden Era Golf Course, 19821 Gilman Springs Rd, San Jacinto
8:00 am, Complimentary breakfast – pastries, coffee & water
Twilight Golf 4:00 pm until dark, must be off course by 7:30 pm
$10 9 holes ($15 with cart), $20 18 holes ($25 with cart)
For information contact Jim Lineberger (951) 816-5443.
Tee Times for Friday mornings must be reserved by Thursday at 5 pm.
For tee time contact Bobby Neff (951) 654-9156. [am flyer] [pm flyer]
Wednesday August 15, 2018
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE® OF HEMACINTO DINEOUT
7:00 am – 9:00 pm, Polly’s Pies, 2204 W. Florida Ave, Hemet
Cost varies. Polly’s will donate 20% of your food ticket to Assistance League® of Hemacinto for philanthropic programs. Flyer MUST be presented. Dine in or carry out. [flyer]
KOOL AUGUST NIGHTS: MODERN RACKET
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Estudillo Mansion, 150 S Dillon Ave
Free. The City of San Jacinto presents the summer concerts at the Estudillo Mansion. Bring your own blanket or low-back chairs. No pets. No alcohol. Food available for purchase. (951) 487-7330.
Thursday August 16, 2018
WHODUNIT: THE KIM CARLISLE AFFAIR
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave
$20 single / $35 couple. The Troupe of Lost Souls presents a live interactive murder mystery. Watch as the crime unfolds and the witnesses and suspects are revealed. Then use your investigative skills to question everyone involved and solve the crime! Don’t miss this unique entertainment experience. A series of three mysteries will be presented on June 21, July 5 and August 16.
Friday August 17, 2018
SLEEP WELL, BE WELL
11:00 am, Inter Valley Vitality Center, 214 E Stetson Ave
Free. Join this discussion of common sleep disorders such as Restless Leg Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, Insomnia and night leg cramps. The causes and treatments are also discussed to help you get a good night’s sleep! Space is limited. RSVP required. (800) 886-4471.
Saturday August 18, 2018
DIA DE LA FAMILIA – FAMILY DAY AT MSJC
8:00 am, MSJC San Jacinto Campug, 1499 N State St, San Jacinto
Free admission. You are invited to a Dia de la Familia or Family Day at Mt. San Jacinto College. Come to faculty, staff, and administrators to learn about what it means to be a successful college student. We welcome all families and students. (951) 672-6752.
ROBOTICS WORKSHOP
9:30 am – 11:30 pm, Sylvan Learning Center, 1505 W Florida Ave, Suite A
$49/session. Grades 1-6. A hands-on introduction to robotics! Kids build cool models out of LEGOs and animate them with award-winning WeDo software – while learning basic programing skills. Third Saturday of each month. (951) 765-1171. [website]
TRIBUTE TO ABBA
7:00 pm, Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave
$22 presale, $25 day of show. This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 1970’s and 1980’s including monster hits such as Waterloo, Fernando, Honey Honey, Dancing Queen and countless others. From the earliest hits to Mamma Mia, ABBAFAB will take you on an ABBA journey that is unmatched. (951) 658-5950. [webpage]
Wednesday August 22, 2018
PAIN MANAGEMENT THERAPY
1:00 pm, Inter Valley Vitality Center, 214 E Stetson Ave
Free. Are you worried about opioid use but still have chronic pain that you want to be rid of? SiFu Ford Edwards, owner of the little Tao Dragon Studio, instructs you in the ancient Chinese Healing Art of Chi Kung, a complementary pain management method that may reduce your pain medication needs. Try something new, you might be glad you did! Space is limited. RSVP required. (800) 886-4471.
BUSINESS EXPO
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Hemet Valley Mall, 2200 W Florida Ave
Free admission. The Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Business Expo. More than 100 local businesses on display. Open to the public. (951) 658-3211.
KOOL AUGUST NIGHTS: NITRO EXPRESS
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Estudillo Mansion, 150 S Dillon Ave
Free. The City of San Jacinto presents the summer concerts at the Estudillo Mansion. Bring your own blanket of low-back chairs. No pets. No alcohol. Food available for purchase. (951) 487-7330.
Friday August 24, 2018
MOVIE IN THE PARK
Dark, Valley-Wide Recreation Center, 901 W Esplanade Ave
Free. free popcorn and juice provided. Call for more information (951) 487-9234.
Saturday August 25, 2018
DIAMOND VALLEY WRITERS GUILD POETRY EVENT
9:30 am, Hemet Public Library, 300 E Latham Ave
Free. Special poetry event. Poets are encouraged to sign up and bring two poems to read at the event. Contact Howard Feigenbaum at feigenbaum@sbcglobal.net.
INTERNATIONAL TACO FESTIVAL
11:00 am – 6:00 pm, Lake Skinner Park, 37701 Warren Rd, Winchester
$20 over 21 (includes 2 beers), $10 under 21. 20 different food vendors offering tacos of all kinds! Street Tacos, Hard Wired Tacos, Fried Tacos, Stuffed Tacos, Rolled Tacos, Shredded Tacos, Papa Tacos, Thai Tacos, and every other taco out there … COME, INDULGE and CONQUER. There will be plenty of live entertainment, Margaritas, tequila tastings, and Lagunitas Brewing Co craft beer! Over 30 different vendor booths, plenty of onsite parking and lots of room to move around and enjoy the International Taco Festival! [website]
Monday August 27, 2018
NAMI COMMUNITY EDUCATION SPEAKER
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Spirit of Joy Church, 3126 W Johnson Ave
Free. The National Alliance on Mental Illness San Jacinto presents its monthly speaker forum. Jessica Oakes is an LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker and will be sharing information on mental health with the group. http://www.namimtsanjacinto.org
Thursday August 30, 2018
YOUR PURPOSE AFTER STROKE OR BRAIN INJURY
1:00 pm, Inter Valley Vitality Center, 214 E Stetson Ave
Free. This presentation is for survivors, caregivers, family members or friends of someone who has had a stroke or brain injury. Celeste Palmer of Bridging the Gap discusses goal setting and the courage to make it happen! Space is limited. RSVP required. (800) 886-4471.
Friday September 7, 2018
MASTER GARDENER SERIES: WINTER TIPS FOR YOUR GARDEN
1:00 pm, Inter Valley Vitality Center, 214 E Stetson Ave
Free. A Riverside Master Gardener discusses some easy ways that you can use to winterize your garden. Which plants do best in this climate is also discussed. Space is limited. RSVP required. (800) 886-4471.
TIERRA
8:00 pm, AC’s Lounge, Soboba Casino, 23333 Soboba Rd
$25 general admission. Latin R&B band Tierra performs in the AC’s Lounge at Soboba Casino. Tickets available at TicketMaster.
VALLE VISTA MOVIE IN THE PARK
Dusk, Valle Vista Community Center, 43935 E Acacia Ave, Valle Vista
Free admission. Enjoy a free movie in the park. Bring your own chair. Popcorn & drinks while they last. (951) 927-6673.
Saturday September 8, 2018
FELINE FANCIERS CAT SHOW
9:30 am – 4:30 pm, Valley-Wide Recreation, 901 W Esplanade Ave
$5 admission, Age 8 & under free. The 43rd Annual Cat Show is September
8th at the Valley-Wide Sports Center. This show displays 6 Rings All breed &
Household Pet Competition. (951) 787-6260.
4 THE GOOD TIMES: OUR 70’s SHOW
12:00 pm & 6:00 pm, Seven Hills Members Club, 3050 Jacaranda Way
$10 general admission. The Seven Hills Members Club presents the latest musical show by 4 The Good Times. “Our 70’s Show” is a groovy salute to the music of the 1970’s. Open to the public. Lunch or dinner served prior to show, $7. (951) 658-2234. [flyer]
SCIENCE UNDER THE STARS: THE SCIENCE OF MEDICINE
5 pm, Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Pkwy
$125 per seat, $1000 for a table of eight. The Western Science Center presents an evening of Science, Epicurean Delights & Museum Adventures. Fine food and beverages, exclusive auction items. (951) 791-0033, ext. 221 [website]
TRIBUTE MANIA: SUPERTRAMP
7:00 pm, Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave
$22 presale, $25 day of show. HHT hosts top tribute bands in this award-winning venue. Fools Logic presents an original performance inspired by the music of the iconic mega musical group, Supertramp. Fools Logic recreates the original sound of the 1970’s when Supertramp was at the height of their popularity, with hit songs played by radio stations around the world. (951) 658-5950. [website] [eventpage]
Tuesday September 11, 2018
SAGE SOCIETY: GENEALOGIST LARRY BOWLES
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Ramona Room of the Miller Jones Mortuary, 1501 W Florida Ave
Visitors free. The SAGE Society of Hemet will host a local genealogy expert. Professional genealogist Larry Bowles will provide insights into the technique of researching family history, tracing lineages through oral interviews, historical records, genetic analysis and other records to obtain information about a family and to demonstrate kinship and pedigrees of its members. Enter from the rear parking lot. Visitors welcome. [Facebook] (951) 357-4206.
Wednesday September 12, 2018
DON’T BE A VICTIM OF MEDICARE FRAUD
10:00 am, Inter Valley Vitality Center, 214 E Stetson Ave
Free. Open Enrollment is just around the corner. Learn how to protect your Medicare benefits as well as how to recognize waste, fraud and abuse. Presented by California Health Advocates, Senior Medicare Patrol. Space is limited. RSVP required. (800) 886-4471.
Friday Sept 14 thru Sunday Oct 2, 2018
VALLEY-WIDE RECREATION OLDLYMPICS
Valley-Wide Recreation presents 20 fun events for men and women 50 and older. Events include a wide variety of activities from Bench Press and Tennis to Texas Hold’em and Bingo. (951) 927-6673. [website]
Friday Sept 14 thru Sunday Sept 16, 2018
SOBOBA INTER-TRIBAL POW-WOW
Soboba Arena, 23333 Soboba Rd
Free parking and admission. 22nd Annual Event. Come experience the pageantry and rich heritage of our local tribes. Activities include Gourd Dance, Bird Singing and Dancing, and Peon. Everyone welcome. Open to the public. (951) 654-5544 option 2. [flyer]
Friday September 14, 2018
2ND ANNUAL NAMI MT SAN JACINTO GOLF TOURNAMENT
9:00 am, Golden Era Golf Course, 19871 Gilman Springs Rd
$50 per person. Come one come all. Registration 8:00 am. Coffee Juice & Donuts & Lunch. Shotgun Start 9:00 am – Men’s & Ladies Flights. 4 Golfer Scramble Format. The Golden Era Golf Course is setup for us to enjoy 9 holes played twice in a tournament filled with prizes, gift bags, entertainment and a chance to help NAMI fulfill it’s mission of providing support, education and advocacy for mental health & wellness.
Saturday September 15, 2018
THEMED ROBOTICS WORKSHOP
9:30 am – 11:30 am, Sylvan, 1505 W Florida Ave
$49 per class, $135 for 3 classes. Themed Robotics Workshops, every 3rd Saturday
Cool, hands-on activities for grades 1-6! Experience with programming to animate their robotic creations, creative exercises that develop critical thinking skills and encourage an early love for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). (951) 765-1171.
Sunday September 16, 2018
RED, WHITE AND BARD!
2:00 pm, First Church of Christ Scientist Idyllwild, 25970 Cedar St, Idyllwild
$10 general admission. A special performance by the Stratford Players for those who love, hate or are indifferent to Shakespeare! [website]
Friday Sept 21 thru Sunday Sept 30, 2018
ANGEL STREET (GASLIGHT)
Fridays & 1st Saturday 7:30 pm, Sundays & 2nd Saturday 2:30 pm
Ramona Hillside Playhouse, 27402 Ramona Bowl Rd
$15 reserved seating, $10 opening night. First Saturday is a fundraiser for a local charity. Angel Street (GASLIGHT) focuses on a seemingly normal couple, the Manninghams. It turns out that the suave Jack Manningham is slowly torturing his wife, Bella, into insanity under the guise of kindness. Soon, Bella is visited by Roughy, a Scotland Yard inspector. He convinces her that her husband is a maniacal criminal wanted for a murder committed 15 years ago. Bella gains confidence in herself as she and the inspector work together to build up evidence against Jack. (951) 658-5300. [website]
Friday September 21, 2018
CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH MID-STAGE ALZHEIMER’S (a 3-part series)
10:00 am – 11:00 am, Hemet Public Library, 300 E Latham Ave
Free. In the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. Join us for this 3-part series to hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s. Part 2 of this series provides information on effective ways to manage challenging behaviors, how to maximize safety at home, Signs of unsafe driving and tips to stop driving, and preparing for and preventing wandering. Register by phone: 800-272-3900 or at: www.alz.org/socal.
UNRAVELING THE MYSTERY OF MEMORY
1:00 pm, Inter Valley Vitality Center, 214 E Stetson Ave
Free. World Alzheimer’s Day is near. Learn about memory and what can go wrong. The discussion includes Alzheimer’s disease, tips on what you need to know if a loved one shows signs of dementia, better ways to communicate and deal with issues, and how to prepare for the future. Space is limited. RSVP required. (800) 886-4471.
Saturday September 22, 2018
TRIBUTE MANIA: THREE DOG NIGHT
7:00 pm, Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave
$22 presale, $25 day of show. HHT hosts top tribute bands in this award-winning venue. There are lots of tributes to Three Dog Night touring the nation, but there is only one 3DN featuring Dave Alcantar, Bradley Ford and John Gebhart. Joy to the World, Shambala, Black and White, One, Easy to be Hard, and Mama Told Me Not to Come are just a few on the long list of Three Dog Night hits. (951) 658-5950. [website] [eventpage]
MATT COSTA IN CONCERT
7:00 pm, Hemet Valley Art Association, 144 N Harvard St
$25 general admission. “The Road to Santa Rosa Fangs” is an original and intimate fan hosted concert by Matt Costa featuring the stories from his new album and music spanning his career. All concerts have limited tickets. (951) 652-4592.
Wednesday September 26, 2018
AGE WELL, DRIVE SMART
10:00 am, Inter Valley Vitality Center, 214 E Stetson Ave
Free. The senior population values their independence, in which driving plays an important part. Deputy Meyers from the California Highway Patrol speaks about an education program designed to help seniors sharpen their driving skills.. Space is limited. RSVP required. (800) 886-4471.
Friday September 28, 2018
FLOWER POWER KARAOKE
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Soboba Springs, 1020 Soboba Rd, San Jacinto
$35 per person. V.I.P. Tots presents their First Annual Karaoke Fundraiser. Contestants will be performing hits from the 60’s, competing for $2000 in cash. Admission includes hors d’oeuvres and the show. [flyer] [website]
AT THE HOP
7:00 pm, American Legion, 124 N Ramona St
$15 per person includes spaghetti dinner. “4 the Good Times” presents a fun-filled musical review, featuring hits from the 50’s and 60’s. Dinner served 5:00 pm, Showtime 7:00 pm. Limited seating, advanced sales only. Ticket information (951) 658-2436. [flyer]
MOVIE IN THE PARK
Dark, Valley-Wide Recreation Center, 901 W Esplanade Ave
Free. free popcorn and juice provided. Call for more information (951) 487-9234.
Saturday September 29, 2018
RAMONA BOWL CRUSADE
9:00 am – 7:00 pm, Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd
Free. New Beginnings International Crusades is about spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ! They are committed to taking the message of Jesus Christ outside of the Church in venues that people from all walks of life feel the Power and Love of Jesus! Matt. Free food giveaway. [website]
DOWNTOWN HEMET MUSIC FESTIVAL
12:00 pm – 2:00 am, Harvard Street Music Exchange, 134 S Harvard St
Multiple downtown venues
Free admission. Harvard Street Music Exchange presents the annual Downtown Hemet Music Festival featuring dozens of bands, food vendors, an art walk and much more. Stop by the Harvard Music Exchange for a schedule of performers and venues. (951) 925-6200.
A CRUISE THROUGH THE INLAND PASSAGE
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Golden Era Productions, 19625 Gilman Springs Rd
$75 per person. Valley Restart presents a fun-filled fundraiser aboard the lovely Star of California Clipper Ship docked on the grounds at Golden Era Productions. Gourmet dinner buffet, live entertainment, silent and live auctions. Cruise casual attire. Limited to 300 reservations. (951) 544-9573.
Saturday October 6, 2018
TRIBUTE MANIA: THE CARS
7:00 pm, Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave
$22 presale, $25 day of show. HHT hosts top tribute bands in this award-winning venue. Named for one of the Cars biggest selling albums, Heartbeat City faithfully re-creates the look and sound of the Cars. From the 80’s clothing style to the stunningly accurate voices and instrumentation, Heartbeat City is as close as you can come to seeing an 1980’s Cars concert. (951) 658-5950. [website] [eventpage]
Saturday October 13, 2018
C.A.S.A. COMMUNITY AWARENESS CONFERENCE
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Watch for details
Sunday October 14, 2018
JARABE MEXICANO
2:00 pm, Crossroads Baptist Church, 433 S San Jacinto St
$30 general admission, Age 22 & under free. This accomplished, charismatic and musical group goes beyond mere Mariachi with stunning harmonized vocals in Spanish and English. Along with traditional Boleros, Huanpangos, Sones, and Rancheras, audiences thrill to their upbeat Cumbias, revamped Doo Wop and other American classics. Doors open 1:30 pm. Sponsored by the Hemet Community Concert Association. [website]
Saturday October 20, 2018
FESTIVAL OF FRIGHTS
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Hemet Public Library, 300 E Latham Ave
$25 per person. Hemet Sunset Rotary presents a fun-filled Halloween event. Appetizers, music and dancing, a murder mystery play, no host bar and lots more. Proceeds are used to fund Rotary projects in our local community. (951) 708-1355.
TRIBUTE MANIA: FOREIGNER
7:00 pm, Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave
$22 presale, $25 day of show. HHT hosts top tribute bands in this award-winning venue. The Foreigner Experience is an explosive show with an uncanny ability replicate Foreigner’s powerful repertoire. 4NR is one of the AXS TV’s “World’s Greatest Tributes.” Back by popular demand for their third appearance! (951) 658-5950. [website] [eventpage]
Friday October 26 thru Sunday October 28, 2018
BOO AT THE BOWL
Friday & Saturday 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm, Sunday 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 27400 Ramona Bowl Dr
$5 presale, $6 at the door, $2 parking. $0.25 carnival tickets (1 to 8 tickets for each activity). Annual Halloween celebration with candy trail, spooky walk-through, carnival games, jumper land, mini golf, magic show, spin art, and more. (951) 658-3111.
Saturday October 27, 2018
NAMI WALKS INLAND EMPIRE
8:30 am – 10:30 am, Diamond Valley Lake Marina
Annual 5k walk. Watch for details.
Saturday October 31, 2018
HEMET VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION’S POP-UP ARTS SHOW
10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Hemet Valley Mall
Free. Artists of all ages will display their art for sale, including jewelry, sculpture, oil paint, water color, paper mache and more. Contact Steve Howey or Laura Ryan for information on showing. (951) 652-4592.
Saturday November 3, 2018
TRIBUTE MANIA: CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
7:00 pm, Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave
$22 presale, $25 day of show. HHT hosts top tribute bands in this award-winning venue. Fortunate Son is back for an encore appearance, combining timeless CCR favorites and legendary Fogerty solo hits. Brad Ford & Fortunate Son truly personify the spirit and grit of America’s Favorite Rock & Roll Band. (951) 658-5950. [website] [eventpage]
AUTUMN ELEGANCE
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm, Soboba Springs, 1020 Soboba Rd
$50 per person. Wine & food tasting experience. Come enjoy one of the valley’s premier fundraising events. Food and wine from dozens of local businesses. Activities include a live band, dance floor. (951) 665-8261
Sunday November 11, 2018
T.H.E. CENTER VETERAN’S DAY CLASSIC CAR SHOW
9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Gibbel Park, W Latham Ave at Kirby St
Free admission. Entry fee $20-25. Classic car show sponsored by the Therapeutic Horsemanship Equestrian Center (T.H.E), providing therapeutic horseback riding to children with disabilities and Veterans struggling with PTSD. Proceeds provide riding scholarships for children and Veterans, as well as horse care for therapy horses. (951) 658-7790. [registration form]
Saturday November 17, 2018
FALL FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON
11:30 am, Salvation Army, Palm Ave.
Fundraiser for Assistance League® of Hemacinto. Save the date. Watch for details.
TRIBUTE MANIA: NEIL DIAMOND
7:00 pm, Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave
$22 presale, $25 day of show. HHT hosts top tribute bands in this award-winning venue. Dean Colley and his Hot August Night band is the best Neil Diamond sound-alike and look-alike tribute act currently performing. Relive the past as they present everything from the 60s classics to contemporary Neil Diamond hits. Hot August Night salutes the best of Neil Diamond with unparalleled music artistry and signature vocalist Dean Colley! (951) 658-5950. [website] [eventpage]
Friday November 30 thru Sunday December 9, 2018
BUYING THE MOOSE
Fridays & 1st Saturday 7:30 pm, Sundays & 2nd Saturday 2:30 pm
Ramona Hillside Playhouse, 27402 Ramona Bowl Rd
$15 reserved seating, $10 opening night. First Saturday is a fundraiser for a local charity. Rob’s wife picked the most inconvenient moment to come home from a business trip. While strains of Tchaikovsky’s Waltz of the Flowers play, Betty finds him wearing a tube top and awkwardly canoodling with an inflatable doll. She assumes the worst and turns to her sister-in-law, Cheryl, for comfort while his brother, Greg, comes over to set him straight. The resulting hilarious fallout brings two brothers and two couples closer together…and tattooed! What could easily be a simple dumb sex farce instead becomes an entertaining character-driven ensemble comedy piece. Wilmot’s script is funny above all, but also perceptive, pointed, and, on occasion, even insightful. (951) 658-5300. [website]
Saturday December 8, 2018
TRIBUTE MANIA: QUEEN
7:00 pm, Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave
$22 presale, $25 day of show. HHT hosts top tribute bands in this award-winning venue. Queen Nation recreates the image, sound, and stage persona of vintage Queen. Fans will be amazed at the retrospective journey… We Will Rock You… Bohemian Rhapsody… We Are The Champions… Crazy Little Thing Called Love… You’re My Best Friend… Another One Bites The Dust… and many more. (951) 658-5950. [website] [eventpage]
Friday December 7, 2018
ROTARY HOLIDAY FILM FESTIVAL
Annual fundraiser sponsored by local Rotary club. Watch for details.
Saturday December 8, 2018
TRIBUTE MANIA: CASH, KILLER AND THE KING
7:00 pm, Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave
$22 presale, $25 day of show. HHT hosts top tribute bands in this award-winning venue. Cash, The Killer and The King is a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll tribute to the music of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley! Johnny Cash is portrayed by Neil Morrow, Jacob Tolliver performs as Jerry Lee Lewis, and “The King” Elvis Presley is portrayed by Scot Bruce. This production features the hit music of these three legendary icons. The show covers the 1950’s Sun Records era, and beyond. Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley were a major part of the historic jam session the took place on December 4th, 1956 known as “The Million Dollar Quartet!” (951) 658-5950. [website] [eventpage]
Sunday January 13, 2019
CRISTINA MONTES MATEO
2:00 pm, Crossroads Baptist Church, 433 S San Jacinto St
$30 general admission, Age 22 & under free. A vivacious performer of classical pedal harp music, her program will feature music from France and Spain. She will be joined by a flutist for several numbers. A winner of last year’s Beverly Hills Auditions, she has been commended by Placido Domingo himself! Doors open 1:30 pm. Sponsored by the Hemet Community Concert Association. [website]
Friday January 25 thru Sunday February 3, 2019
INHERIT THE WIND
Fridays & 1st Saturday 7:30 pm, Sundays & 2nd Saturday 2:30 pm
Ramona Hillside Playhouse, 27402 Ramona Bowl Rd
$15 reserved seating, $10 opening night. First Saturday is a fundraiser for a local charity. Inherit the Wind is a fictional version of the 1925 Scopes Trial. Scopes was convicted for teaching evolution to a high school class. In Tennessee, state law prohibited teaching evolution. The play is meant to criticize the anti-Communist investigations that took place in the U.S. The authors used the Scope’s trial as a platform to explore threats to learning and intellectual freedom. One of the most outstanding dramas of our time. (951) 658-5300.[website]
Sunday February 24, 2019
DUO TURGEION, 1 PIANO 4 HANDS
2:00 pm, Crossroads Baptist Church, 433 S San Jacinto St
$30 general admission, Age 22 & under free. This husband and wife duo from Canada performed for HCCA in 2012, which inspired many requests for a return visit. First-rate musicians and performers, they will present a varied program sure to please everyone. Doors open 1:30 pm. Sponsored by the Hemet Community Concert Association. [website]
Friday March 15 thru Sunday March 24, 2019
DEATH BY GOLF
Fridays & 1st Saturday 7:30 pm, Sundays & 2nd Saturday 2:30 pm
Ramona Hillside Playhouse, 27402 Ramona Bowl Rd
$15 reserved seating, $10 opening night. First Saturday is a fundraiser for Assistance League® of Hemacinto. When an escaped convict, an anxious bride, a scheming new husband, and a suspicious attorney all convene at Grandpa’s house–it doesn’t take long for Grandpa to realize he has to reschedule his golf game. This lively combination of uproarious comedy and terrifying murder mystery revolves around the uncanny resemblance between escaped convict Tony and recent bridegroom Prescott (both played by the same actor). Newlywed Ashley’s desperate attempt to figure out who is the real murderer is sometimes helped and sometimes hindered by her golf-fanatic grandfather and a mysterious visiting attorney named Muriel. As the suspense mounts and the violence intensifies, Ashley slips into increasing hysteria, Muriel discovers the murderer’s evil agenda, and Grandpa, drawing upon an unsuspected hidden reserve of inner strength, fine-tunes his stroke. (951) 658-5300.
For ticket information for the Assistance League® of Hemacinto performance on Saturday March 16, contact Barbara Carrington at (951) 925-4799. [website]
Sunday March 24, 2019
CAMARADA
2:00 pm, Crossroads Baptist Church, 433 S San Jacinto St
$30 general admission, Age 22 & under free. This acclaimed chamber music ensemble featuring flute, violin, oboe, bassoon, an piano will present Meet the Americans: works by both classic and contemporary masters, including Chick Corea, Aaron Copland, Libby Larsen, George Gershwin, and Leonard Bernstein. Doors open 1:30 pm. Sponsored by the Hemet Community Concert Association. [website]
Sunday March 24, 2019
DIDEROT STRING QUARTET
2:00 pm, Crossroads Baptist Church, 433 S San Jacinto St
$30 general admission, Age 22 & under free. Based in Oberlin, Ohio’s prestigious music school, this award-winning young quartet brings a fresh approach to both familiar and lesser-known music of the 17th and 18th centuries, superbly and vibrantly played on period instruments. Doors open 1:30 pm. Sponsored by the Hemet Community Concert Association. [website]
Friday May 17 thru Sunday May 26, 2019
BLACK-EYED SUSAN
Fridays & 1st Saturday 7:30 pm, Sundays & 2nd Saturday 2:30 pm
Ramona Hillside Playhouse, 27402 Ramona Bowl Rd
$15 reserved seating, $10 opening night. First Saturday is a fundraiser for Hemet Woman’s Club. Black-Eyed Susan, or All in the Downs is a comic play in three acts by the father of nautical melodrama, Douglas Jerrold. The drama revolves around William, a sailor who returns to England after fighting in the Napoleonic Wars for three years. He finds that his wife, Susan, has fallen on hard times and is being harassed by her cruel landlord and uncle, Doggrass. She is also being pursued by the smuggler Hatchett, who devises a plan to falsely inform Susan that William is dead so that he can make advances upon her himself. Music will be interwoven within the production for this sure to be a crowd pleaser. (951) 658-5300. [website]
For ticket information for the Hemet Woman’s Club performance on Saturday May 18, contact Maria Miller at (951) 315-5524.
