Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Happy New Year!

I know you can't tell from my blogging, but I just got back from visiting my parents up in the Bay Area for Christmas. I had a lovely holiday, but it's nice to be home. Tonight we are going over to a small party at a friend's house. We might drop into a local drinking establishment to see a couple of other friends who are playing in the band. Nothing too fancy or flashy, just ringing in 2009 with people we care about.

I hope you and yours have a fun and safe New Year's Eve!

See ya in 2009!

Saturday, December 27, 2008

New Year's Eve in Yucaipa

Wednesday night we move from 2008 to 2009, and there are lots of ways to celebrate. You can gather together with your family and friends or you can go out for an end-of-the-year party. Casual or dressy, loud music or quiet cheer, there is something for everyone.

Below I've listed a few of the local options for live music on New Year's Eve. There are fewer than I expected that I could find details for so I went a bit further afield than Yucaipa - feel free to add more listings in the comments.

Events for December 31, 2008
I'll update if I come across more listings.

Confidential to the people who make up the adverts: please look up how to spell champagne and hors d'oeuvres before printing and/or posting your ad. Proofreading is a good thing!

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Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas dear readers!

I'll have the local New Year's Eve events posted either tomorrow or the next day.

Happy Holidays!

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Shop Local

So Christmas has almost arrived - have you finished your shopping yet? If you haven't, you could head out to Target or Barnes & Noble or one of the department stores down in Redlands or San Bernardino. Sure you'll find something there, but why not pick up something local? Something that is uniquely Yucaipa? And as a bonus you won't have to deal with traffic or parking.

A few suggestions:

Chocolates

Most people would welcome a gift of fine candy - I know I would - and Granlund's is the place to get it. Or perhaps a gift certificate that could be used for ice cream when the weather gets warmer.

Pie, pie, pie

As long as there isn't snow, it's a quick drive up to Oak Glen to buy a pie or other applacious goodies.

Phat Choppers Gear

If bikes are your giftees thing, she or he might like gear from Phat Choppers.

Handmade Jewelry or Art

It's too late to place an order to be shipped, but the handmade items created by Yucaipa's Etsy sellers might be available for direct purchase. I especially like bshaw's sterling sliver paisley pendent and this screen print by BlackDogInk.

There are lots of other options of course - gift certificates to local restarants; lessons, instruments, or sheet music from Yucaipa Music; or items from one of our other shops. Shop local and have a very merry Christmas!

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Friday, December 19, 2008

Yucaipa Music & Nightlife: December 19-25

Christmas is coming! And Hanukkah too! So many lights and presents and good cheer. I love it. And it didn't hurt that we had a dusting of snow.

Note: all entries subject to change. Call to confirm the details and cover price.

Buy tickets for upcoming events:.
  • December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20: A Christmas Carol @ Riley's Farm
  • December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20: Christmas In the Colonies @ Riley's Farm
  • December 19-20: Calimesa Community Concerts Presents A Christmas Spectacular, tickets available at Adventist Book Center in Loma Linda, Berean Christian Store in Redlands or Loma Linda University Office of Student Affairs, or call 795-4960
  • January 3: Hometown Jamboree @ Los Rios Rancho
This Week in Local Theater :
  • December 19, 20: Dance Dreams Studio presents Nutcracker 2008, 7pm Friday and 2pm Saturday
Other Events:

Friday, December 19
Saturday, December 20
  • Riley's Farm (Oak Glen): A Christmas Carol (sold out)
  • Riley's Farm (Oak Glen): Christmas in the Colonies - costumes required tonight!
  • Calimesa Seventh-Day Adventist (4th and Myrtlewood): Calimesa Community Concerts Presents A Christmas Spectacular with Steve Darmody, Rudy Micelli, Jennifer LaMountain and Angela Bryant-Brown. Advance ticket purchase only. 4pm.
  • Calimesa Community Church (3430 Ave. J):
  • American Legion Post #426 (12167 California): Deja Vu, 6pm-10pm.
  • Shorter's Bar & Grill: karaoke with KJ Karaoke Scott, 9pm-midnight
  • Angel's Roadhouse: Texas Flood (Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn) with
Sunday, December 21
  • Angel's Roadhouse:
Monday, December 22
  • finish your shopping today!
Tuesday, December 23
  • Angel's Roadhouse: karaoke
Wednesday, December 24
  • Bailey's: karaoke
Thursday, December 25 (Merry Christmas!)
  • everything is closed for Christmas
Where to find Yucaipa music and nightlife this week (MAP)
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas . . .

I can't believe it's snowing - and even sticking a bit! It sounds like the kids down the street are having a blast, even though it's pretty damp, rather than fluffy. Good for icy snowballs, that.




According to weather reports tomorrow's high temperature is supposed to be about 50, so I supposed it will all be gone by mid-morning. Oh well.

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Thursday, December 11, 2008

Yucaipa Music & Nightlife: December 12-18

There's lots to do this weekend!

Saturday is the annual Yucaipa Christmas Parade. It starts on California street at noon, and will head down Yucaipa Boulevard to City Hall. Santa will be on the last float.

Saturday is also Operation Santa Claus, run by the Yucaipa Police Department. Kids are welcome at any of five locations to meet Santa and receive candy from the PD's float (I guess no tossed candy during the parade this year).
The stops:
  • 5:20 PM at Dunlap Elementary School
  • 6:00 PM at Von's Parking Lot
  • 6:45 PM at the Bryant & Oak Glen Road Stater Bros.
  • 7:30 PM at Sail Drug
  • 8:15 PM at the County Line Road 99cent Store parking lot.
The VFW (12235 California St.) will hold it's annual party for children immediately after the parade. Santa will appear at 3pm. The pulic is welcome.

Note: all entries subject to change. Call to confirm the bands and cover price.

Buy tickets for upcoming events:.
This Week in Local Theater :
  • December 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14: Scrooge - A Family Series @ Yucaipa Little Theatre
  • December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14: The Journey, "A Christmas Musical For the Whole Family" @ Heartland Players Theatre Co.
Friday, December 12
Saturday, December 13
Sunday, December 14
  • First Baptist Church (34784 Yucaipa Blvd): "Joy, Joy, Joy" Christmas music, "both light and serious in tone, modern and traditional music", at the 9am service.
  • Los Rios Rancho (Oak Glen): Currier and Ives Christmas (sold out)

  • American Legion Post #426 (12167 California): Deja Vu, 2pm-6pm
  • Angel's Roadhouse: Hell's Angels 16th Annual Berdoo Toy Run with live music by Judge Jackson (?). Prizes, drawings, food. Admission $20 and 1 toy. 21+
Monday, December 15
  • Faith Lutheran Church (12449 California St.): Mesa Grande Academy Christmas Concert, including the chamber choir, concert choir, handbell choir and band. 7:30 pm.
Tuesday, December 16
  • Angel's Roadhouse: karaoke
Wednesday, December 17
  • Mesa Grande Academy McAnally Center: elementary choir Christmas Concert, 7pm
  • Angel's Roadhouse: live music by Hooligen J, 21+
  • Bailey's: karaoke
Thursday, December 18
  • Shorter's: karaoke with KJ Karaoke Scott, 8pm-midnight
  • Yucaipa High School Winter Concert: Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Bands, 7pm*
Where to find Yucaipa music and nightlife this week (MAP)
*Not clear if open to the public beyond friends and family. There was no mention on the YHS web site (at least when I originally posted this) and the only mention was in the same-day edition of the News-Mirror.
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Thursday, December 04, 2008

Yucaipa Music & Nightlife: 5-11

The holiday season is now in full swing. There's lots of Christmas cheer to be had around town!

Note: all entries subject to change. Call to confirm the bands and cover price.

Buy tickets for upcoming events:.
This Week in Local Theater :
Friday, December 5
Saturday, December 6
Sunday, December 7
Monday, December 8
  • nada
Tuesday, December 9
  • Crafton Hills College: Choir Concert in the PAC, 7pm, $5
  • Angel's Roadhouse: karaoke
Wednesday, December 10
  • Angel's Roadhouse: live music by Hooligen J, 21+
  • Bailey's: karaoke
Thursday, December 11
Where to find Yucaipa music and nightlife this week (MAP)
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Monday, December 01, 2008

Conjunction Junction


Here's a photo I took on Sunday at sunset that shows the spectacular conjunction of the moon, Venus and Jupiter. Spectacular!

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