By Robert Klimper |Staff Writer| Redlands Festival of Arts created a relaxing atmosphere with several different handmade crafts on sale for festival goers, from May 27 until the 28. The festival itself was held in between the backside of the Smiley Library and the Lincoln Memorial Shrine near downtown Redlands. “I had always dreamed of having an outdoor art festival modeled after La Jolla or La Quinta where you bring in artist, professional and otherwise for the weekend”, said Shirley Harry, Chairman of the Redlands Festival of Arts board. The event itself is put on alongside the Art in Park event in Redlands, which according to Harry, used to be held on Mother’s Day. However, … [Read more...] about Redlands Festival of Arts
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Realism and Elegance in Ink
By Nicholas Linares |Staff Writer| From classic Japanese to black & gray realism, no tattoo is too big for this ink master. Inland Empire based artist Bryan Wright, is stirring up the tattoo scene with his beautiful custom ink and one-year-old shop, Reflect Tattoo Studios. Located directly on Colton Ave. in Redlands, Wright is producing legendary masterpieces over unique canvases, paper and skin for the world to enjoy. In 2006, Wright decided to take tattooing seriously as a full-time job, converting himself into his elegant Japanese style and 3D realism. “I like big pieces, the flow and progress are important in my work,” stated Wright. Between Texas and California, … [Read more...] about Realism and Elegance in Ink
A Quest into Fantasy
By Yesica Gonzalez lStaff Writerl Escaping the real world and entering the realms of your imagination can simply be done by picking up one at A Shop Called Quest. Store manager, Gloria Alva, shared her thoughts on why comics are still around and the pleasure they can give readers of any types. "Comics have been around forever and at first I want to say it was about heroes and capes, but as the years have gone by, it has expanded to stories about anything," said Alva. Alva has considered reading comic books as a way to relieve stress. "Comics have always been an outlet for people like if I had a rough day or it something, I can read, enjoy and be emerged into a different … [Read more...] about A Quest into Fantasy
Bringing beer to the community
By Janet Curiel & Alexander Douglas |Staff Writer and Community Editor| Micro Breweries have been popping up in the United States in the last few years. These breweries have created a new wave of people from the community that have switched from macro to microbrew companies and thereby are eliminating the need to rely on getting beers from macro breweries. One such brewery is Hangar 24 located in Redlands, which just celebrated its nine year anniversary this past May. The brewery offers a variety of drinks and hosts events throughout the year. “We have our fans and the public come out and help us pit all the apricots that are going to go into the beer; we give them pizza, … [Read more...] about Bringing beer to the community
The Ultimate Ghost Town
By Manny Sandoval |Contributing Writer The City of Redlands is deemed to be one of the most haunted towns in America. From apparitions of a boy swinging on a swing at Mariposa Elementary School, to hearing footsteps run across the stage at Prospect Park to an even more frightening demonic face that appears inside The Barton Mansion. There is no doubt that Redlands is the ultimate city to ghost hunt. Redland's Mariposa Elementary school is filled with happy students by day, but at night its known to be extremely quiet, dark and eerie. In the 1950s a boy named Billy was happily riding a bike and was suddenly hit by a bus in front of the school. Although Billy later died at … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Ghost Town
Hangar 24 AirFest
By Robert Klimper |Staff Writer| The air was full of excitement as planes roared across the sky at the 2017 Hangar 24 AirFest on May 20. The AirFest is a recent addition to the city of Redlands that has been put on for the past four years at Redlands Municipal Airport, which is located just across the street from the Hangar 24 Main Brewery. The first AirFest was put on was four years ago, to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Hangar 24 Craft Brewery. The event was also a celebration of the nine year anniversary of the Hangar 24 Craft Brewery. “We have been very blessed, the people that run it and the community that has embraced us as a company and as a brand, I never imagined … [Read more...] about Hangar 24 AirFest
The Small Business Experience
By Shamce Ahmad |Staff Writer| Small businesses have been growing at an accelerated rate in recent times, but that isn't to say that they do not encounter hardships. The issues that small businesses face have been a focus among local businesses. Problems and obstacles plague the typical upstart businesses, but the good ones find ways to jump through these hoops. Some of these problems include cash flow issues, retaining profitable customers, maintaining the balance of quality and cost growth, and fatigue. Rick Anaya is the owner of Pie Hole, a Los Angeles-based pie shop. He says that for them, creating a price point that is both comfortable for them and customers tends to be an … [Read more...] about The Small Business Experience
Shakespeare Lives!
By Robert Klimper |Staff Writer| A Midsummer Night's Dream, a comedic Shakespearean play, brought humor, drama and a bit of magic to the stage of Blackhawk Theatre at Citrus Valley High School, from Feb. 16 until the 25th. The play was put on by the Honor Troupe at Citrus Valley High School, which is given the name due to the actors being held to a higher standard with tougher plays. A major component of A Midsummer Night's Dream is fairies in a forest casting magic and playing tricks on humans that wander into the forest. The concept of a Shakespeare play can seem like a tough task to tackle, and for some, it can be hard to interpret what is said due to the unique language the … [Read more...] about Shakespeare Lives!
Art Exhibit
By Noe Ramos |Staff Writer| The exhibit “Beyond The Fences/Mas Alla de los Fences” opened on Jan. 17 at the University of Redlands' art gallery. CSUSB professors Thomas McGovern and Juan Delgado, along with professor Raul Acero from the University of Redlands, collaborated to make the exhibit possible. Delgado specializes in poetry, literature, translation theory and creative writing. McGovern specializes in documentaries and photography. Acero specializes in ceramics and sculpture art. “I think art has great power to portray, and illuminate at a very deep and human level, and both these artists are adept at communicating humanistic, important, and poetic ideas about … [Read more...] about Art Exhibit
Building awareness in the city
By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| A year after the San Bernardino terrorist attack, the city continues to work with the community to build awareness and ensure public safety. On Dec. 2, San Bernardino and CSUSB is partnering together to host an event called “Honor. Reflect. Rebuild,” in the Coussoulis Arena at 6 p.m., which would mark the one year anniversary of the tragic mass shooting. The terrorist attack that took the lives of 14 people while severely injuring 22 others, happened at the Inland Regional Center off of South Waterman Avenue last December. The attack was one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. soil. “Honor. Reflect. Rebuild” isn’t only an event to … [Read more...] about Building awareness in the city