Yucaipa Music & Nightlife: June 27-July 3

Last night my husband and I headed over to Beaumont for the free Smash Mouth concert, which was excellent (thanks for the tip Jessie!). It made me wish that Yucaipa had a summer concert series with bands I've heard of. I know, there's no place for them to play here, and too expensive, yada yada yada. But a gal can dream. . .

Anyway, here's what's goin' on in Yucaipa in the last week of June. There should be a lot more in next week's edition for the Independence Day holiday weekend. Note: all entries subject to change. Call to confirm the bands and cover price.

Buy tickets for upcoming events:.

• July 4: The Spirit of America July 4th Freedom Fest Event @ Yucaipa High School, Adults $5, Seniors (55+) $4, children age 3-17 $3, children under 3 free. Parking $5. Tickets on sale now at the Yucaipa Chamber of Commerce, PFF Bank and Citibank.
• July 5: Hometown Jamboree @ Los Rios Rancho. Buy Tickets.
• July 19: Big Band Night @ Riley's Farm. Buy tickets.
  

This Week in Local Theater :

• everyone's on vacation!
  

Friday, June 27

• Art on the Boulevard (Civic Center Park): 32 local artists from VisionQuest will be displaying their work, 4pm-8:30pm, live music by Yucaipa Music from 5pm-6pm
  
• Paradigm (Set Free Church, 13700 Calimesa Blvd): Wolf and the Weather, Run Lola Run, Grant Me Justice, She Screams, Areange, A Dreadful Fall, Choose Your Stance, $5 all ages 7PM
  
• Hickory Ranch Steakhouse: karaoke
• Angel's Roadhouse: The Sleeping Sea King, with Second Fall, Out of Gas, Occupant City, Juke Joint, $10 21+

Saturday, June 28

• Set Free Church (13700 Calimesa Blvd): eXtreme Tour with The Luminous, My Second Chance, The Prophet X, Fatal Formality, Altar'd, Die to Yourself, Radical Classical, $5 all ages 5PM
  
• Oasis Botanical Sanctuary (12393 1st Street - between Ave D & Ave E): Gemini Rising , $5 details
  
• Shorter's Bar & Grill: karaoke with KJ Karaoke Scott, 9pm-midnight
  
• Angel's Roadhouse: Club Devious w/ DJ Miracle Whip, , 21+

Sunday, June 29

• Set Free Church (13700 Calimesa Blvd): eXtreme Tour with The Luminous, My Second Chance, The Prophet X, Fatal Formality, Altar'd, Die to Yourself, Radical Classical, $5 all ages 5PM
  

Monday, June 30

• nope
  

Tuesday, July 1

• Angel's Roadhouse: karaoke
  

Wednesday, July 2

• Bailey's: karaoke

Thursday, July 3

• Shorter's: karaoke with KJ Karaoke Scott, 8pm-midnight

Where to find Yucaipa music and nightlife this week (MAP)

• Angel's Roadhouse:32464 Dunlap Blvd. (map) web site, MySpace, SoCal Rocks Listings
• Bailey's (14th St. Grill & Lounge): 12131 14th St. (map) , MySpace, SoCal Rocks Listings
• Hickory Ranch Steakhouse : 32971 Yucaipa Blvd. (map), web site,SoCal Rocks
  
• Shorter's Bar & Grill (Iggy's Roadhouse): 34536 Yucaipa Blvd. (map), So Cal Rocks Listings

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Yucaipa Music & Nightlife: June 20-26

So it's officially summer this week - and HOT! I recommend finding someplace air-conditioned to hang out (or at least cooler than here in the valley). Note: all entries subject to change. Call to confirm the bands and cover price.

Buy tickets for upcoming events:.

• June 21: Bluegrass on the Green @ Los Rios Rancho. Buy tickets from the Desi Geestman Foundation.
  
• July 4: The Spirit of America July 4th Freedom Fest Event @ Yucaipa High School, Adults $5, Seniors (55+) $4, children age 3-17 $3, children under 3 free. Parking $5. Tickets on sale now at the Yucaipa Chamber of Commerce, PFF Bank and Citibank.
• July 5: Hometown Jamboree @ Los Rios Rancho. Buy Tickets.
• July 19: Big Band Night @ Riley's Farm. Buy tickets.
  

This Week in Local Theater :

• nada
  

Friday, June 20

• Los Rios Rancho: Gospel Night. The Riley family, guest singers and musicians lead the crowd in the old packing shed in gospel music. Bring your old hymnal to make requests if you like! Free (donation if desired).
• Hickory Ranch Steakhouse: karaoke
• Angel's Roadhouse: RPM, free (?), 21+

Saturday, June 21

• Set Free Church (13700 Calimesa Blvd): Celebrate Set Free's 15th anniversary Car & Bike Show, with classic cars and motor cycles, live music, and BBQ. 10am-3pm. Registration is $20 online or $25 at the event. The public can attend free.
  
• Los Rios Rancho: Bluegrass on the Green with the O'Brien Family Band and Riley's Mountaineers. Preshow activities 2pm-5pm, show starts at 5pm. Reservations are $20 for adults, $10 for children 3-12, and include the concert plus an outdoor BBQ Chicken Supper (adults) or hot dog (children). Proceeds benefit the Desi Geestman Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides support to pediatric cancer patients & their families. Buy tickets from the Desi Geestman Foundation.
• Shorter's Bar & Grill: karaoke with KJ Karaoke Scott, 9pm-midnight
  
• Angel's Roadhouse: Part Like a Rockstar with DJ Miracle Whip, 21+

Sunday, June 22

• beat the heat
  

Monday, June 23

• nuthin'
  

Tuesday, June 24

• Angel's Roadhouse: karaoke
  

Wednesday, June 25

• Bailey's: karaoke

Thursday, June 26

• Angel's Roadhouse: Biker night with music by Judge Jackson, 21+, $5 Donation (proceeds go to downed bikers)
  
• Shorter's: karaoke with KJ Karaoke Scott, 8pm-midnight

Where to find Yucaipa music and nightlife this week (MAP)

• Angel's Roadhouse:32464 Dunlap Blvd. (map) web site, MySpace, SoCal Rocks Listings
• Bailey's (14th St. Grill & Lounge): 12131 14th St. (map) , MySpace, SoCal Rocks Listings
• Hickory Ranch Steakhouse : 32971 Yucaipa Blvd. (map), web site,SoCal Rocks
  
• Shorter's Bar & Grill (Iggy's Roadhouse): 34536 Yucaipa Blvd. (map), So Cal Rocks Listings

Tags: Yucaipa, nightlife, music, Angel's Roadhouse, Bailey's, Hickory Ranch Steakhouse, Shorter's Bar & Grill, Los Rios Rancho

Yucaipa Music & Nightlife: June 13-19

Wow, mid-June already. It's almost officially summer! (I'm not looking forward to the hotter weather). Note: all entries subject to change. Call to confirm the bands and cover price.

Buy tickets for upcoming events:.

• June 14: Father's Day Barn Dance at Riley's Farm (there are still tickets left)
  
• July 4: The Spirit of America July 4th Freedom Fest Event @ Yucaipa High School, Adults $5, Seniors (55+) $4, children age 3-17 $3, children under 3 free. Parking $5. Tickets on sale now at the Yucaipa Chamber of Commerce, PFF Bank and Citibank.
  

This Week in Local Theater :

• all quiet
  

Friday, June 13 (it might be your lucky day!)

• Hickory Ranch Steakhouse: karaoke
• Angel's Roadhouse: Gut Wrench (classic rock), $, 21+

Saturday, June 14

• American Legion Post 426: Father's Day dinner dance. Pot luck dinner 5pm-7pm; music by Bob Hernandez and Back Track, 8pm-closing.
• Riley's Farm (Oak Glen): Father's Day Barn Dance
• Shorter's Bar & Grill: karaoke with KJ Karaoke Scott, 9pm-midnight
  
• Angel's Roadhouse: Razner, Downcreek, Singlefaze, Katastrophik, Another Breed, Zen Tonic, Slover $10, 21+

Sunday, June 15 (Father's Day)

• Watch the Celtics take the NBA championship!
  

Monday, June 16

• Rest and recover from the weekend
  

Tuesday, June 17

• Angel's Roadhouse: karaoke
  

Wednesday, June 18

• Bailey's: karaoke

Thursday, June 19

• Angel's Roadhouse: Biker night with music by Johnny on the Spot, 21+, $5 Donation (proceeds go to downed bikers)
  
• Shorter's: karaoke with KJ Karaoke Scott, 8pm-midnight

Where to find Yucaipa music and nightlife this week (MAP)

• Angel's Roadhouse:32464 Dunlap Blvd. (map) web site, MySpace, SoCal Rocks Listings
• Bailey's (14th St. Grill & Lounge): 12131 14th St. (map) , MySpace, SoCal Rocks Listings
• Hickory Ranch Steakhouse : 32971 Yucaipa Blvd. (map), web site,SoCal Rocks
  
• Shorter's Bar & Grill (Iggy's Roadhouse): 34536 Yucaipa Blvd. (map), So Cal Rocks Listings

Tags: Yucaipa, nightlife, music, Angel's Roadhouse, Bailey's, Hickory Ranch Steakhouse, Shorter's Bar & Grill

Yucaipa Music & Nightlife: June 6-12

Here's the roundup of music, theater and other entertainment for the second week of June. If you know of any other events, feel free to leave a comment. You can find more information in the links at the the end of the post. Note: all entries subject to change. Call to confirm the bands and cover price.

I've included the Beaumont Cherry Festival this week, because it's the closest we've had to big-name bands in the immediate area. Next week back to Yucaipa only!

Buy tickets for upcoming events:.

• June 6: "A Spaghetti Feast" at Kopper Kettle Kafe, with an Italian dinner (duh) and comedy entertainment by the Yucaipa High School Theatre Department, who will be performing scenes from "Shakespeare Abridged." $10 adults, $5 children 11 and under, 5pm-8pm. Reservations required for parties of six or more. Call 797-2932. The event is a fundraiser for the YHS Theatre Department and travel to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
  
• June 7: Hometown Jamboree with Riley's Mountaineers at Los Rios Rancho
  
• June 5-8: Cherry Festival in Beaumont. Check out this week's News Mirror for $5 off the price of wristbands. There will be lots of music all weekend! Presale tickets available through June 7 at the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, Beaumont Civic Center, The Record Gazette and Arrowhead Credit Union.
• June 14: Father's Day Barn Dance at Riley's Farm
• July 4: The Spirit of America July 4th Freedom Fest Event @ Yucaipa High School, Adults $5, Seniors (55+) $4, children age 3-17 $3, children under 3 free. Parking $5. Tickets on sale now at the Yucaipa Chamber of Commerce, PFF Bank and Citibank.
  

This Week in Local Theater :

• May 22-June 8: Yucaipa Little Theatre presents Little Mermaid opening May 22, 7:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays May 23-June 7 7:30 pm , Sundays May 25, June 1 and 8 at 3:30pm
• June 7: International Order of Rainbow Girls of Yucaipa presents a magic show at the Masonic Center (13669 California St) with magicians Jeff Parker and Chris Paul. $5 per person, $15 per family. Tickets available presale (795-8353) or at the door.
  

Music

Friday, June 6

• Cherry Festival in Beaumont: The Basix, 6pm-8pm; Cowboy Crush, 8pm; Three Dog Night, 9pm-11pm
• Hickory Ranch Steakhouse: karaoke
• Angel's Roadhouse: Alibi, Jason Fox, and guests, $, 21+

Saturday, June 7

• Cherry Festival in Beaumont: Survivor 3pm-5pm, Berlin 6pm-8pm, Superfreaks (70s Disco), 9pm-midnight
• Los Rios Rancho (Oak Glen): Hometown Jamboree with Riley's Mountaineers
• Shorter's Bar & Grill: karaoke with KJ Karaoke Scott, 9pm-midnight
  
• Angel's Roadhouse: LaGrange (Ultimate ZZ Top Tribute), $10, 21+

Sunday, June 8

• Cherry Festival in Beaumont: The Basix noon-2pm, The Spinners, 3pm-5pm, Friends of Distinction, 6pm-7:30pm

Monday, June 9

• Nope, nada
  

Tuesday, June 10

• Angel's Roadhouse: karaoke
  

Wednesday, June 11

• Bailey's: karaoke

Thursday, June 12

• Angel's Roadhouse: Biker night with music by Johnny on the Spot, 21+, $5 Donation (proceeds go to downed bikers)
  
• Shorter's: karaoke with KJ Karaoke Scott, 8pm-midnight
• Beaumont Cherry Festival: music by Cowboy Crush (5pm-7pm) and Restless Heart (8pm-10pm)
  

Where to find Yucaipa music and nightlife this week (MAP)

• Angel's Roadhouse:32464 Dunlap Blvd. (map) web site, MySpace, SoCal Rocks Listings
• Bailey's (14th St. Grill & Lounge): 12131 14th St. (map) , MySpace, SoCal Rocks Listings
• Hickory Ranch Steakhouse : 32971 Yucaipa Blvd. (map), web site,SoCal Rocks
  
• Shorter's Bar & Grill (Iggy's Roadhouse): 34536 Yucaipa Blvd. (map), So Cal Rocks Listings

Tags: Yucaipa, nightlife, music, Angel's Roadhouse, Bailey's, Hickory Ranch Steakhouse, Shorter's Bar & Grill

Election Results

Well, the results of Tuesday's election are in:

• Turnout was pretty bad - only 16.5% of the registered voters in San Bernardino County bothered to submit a ballot
• San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors 3rd District: challenger Neil Derry beat incumbent Dennis Hansberger by winning 52% of the vote
• Proposition 98: No (61%)
• Proposition 99: Yes (63%)
  
• 41st Congressional District:
  Democratic Primary: Tim Price (33%)
  Republican Primary: incumbent Jerry Lewis (83%)
• State Senator District 31:
  Democratic Primary: Ameenah Fuller (100%)
  Republican Primary: incumbent Bob Dutton (100%)
  
• State Assembly District 63
  Democratic Primary: Mark David Westwood (55%)
  Republican Primary: incumbent Bill Emmerson (100%)
  
• State Assembly District 65
  Democratic Primary: Carl Wood (100%)
  Republican Primary: incumbent Paul Cook (100%)
  

If you plan to vote in the November 4th Presidential Election (and you aren't yet registered), your registration form must be postmarked by October 20th.

Tags: Yucaipa, election

Election Tomorrow

I'm sure any of you readers who live in San Bernardino County's 3rd District are well aware of tomorrow's election. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has been receiving numerous campaign fliers and attack ads, and multiple robocalls every day for the past week or so. Frankly, I am sick of both of the candidates, Neil Derry (currently on the San Bernardino city council) and Dennis Hansberger (the incumbent). Apparently Hansberger is running behind in the polls - in Yucaipa pollsters found 42% going for Derry, 21% going for Hansberger and 37% undecided - which could explain the desperate campaigning.

The Press-Enterprise endorses Derry:

Neil Derry is the better choice in this race. Derry, a San Bernardino city councilman, can provide a more professional approach and a better sense of ethics. Incumbent Dennis Hansberger, who has served a total of 24 years on the board, is unlikely to offer those badly needed improvements.

Derry understands the need for the county to impose development fees to fund roads, facilities and services. And he supports a more coordinated approach to planning. However, Derry will need to demonstrate independence from the public employee unions that back him, along with other special interests, to show voters he is serious about ethics.

The San Bernardino County Sun endorses Hansberger.

Personally, I'm not overly keen on either candidate, and I'll probably decide before I head out to vote tomorrow. Now if one of them had proposed extending the no call list to political campaigners, I'd give my endorsement in a second*.

Also on the ballot are two statewide propositions on eminent domain, Prop 98 and Prop 99. Prop 98 not only would prohibit government from taking private property for private use, but would also prohibit rent control. Prop 99 focuses on protecting owner-occupied homes.

I personally don't think either proposition is the best way to stop the potential for eminent domain abuse, so I'll be voting "no" on both. The Press-Enterprise agrees, endorsing "no" both, while the Sun says "no" on 98 and "yes" on 99. If you aren't sure, check out BallotPedia's article on California Proposition 98 versus California Proposition 99.

* According to this San Diego Union-Tribune article, California law requires that a "live" person has to come on line before the recording, but I don't think any of the calls I received has a "live" person at the beginning. Unfortunately to complain I'd have to figure out who was actually making the call, and I'd rather just hang up/erase the message without having to listen to it.

Tags: Yucaipa,election, San Bernardino County