Need something to do this weekend, Southwest Riverside? Here are some ideas for you:

A local singer belts out a tune at the National Anthem auditions last year at The Diamond. (File photo: Rachael Recker)
National Anthem Tryouts at the Storm
500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore
The Lake Elsinore Storm is opening up National Anthem auditions for the 2013 season from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 14 at the Diamond.
43040 Rancho Way, Temecula
A Poker Night is planned to benefit breast cancer resource center Michelle’s Place when a newly-brewed, pink-inspired pomegranate saison will be unveiled. The event is being held from 8 p.m. – 1 a.m., Saturday March 16 at Refuge Brewery.
28780 Old Town Front Street, Unit D-7, Temecula
The Temecula Wellness Center recently announced its Grand Opening event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. The event is free and will offer facility tours, food by E.A.T. Marketplace, signature Temecula Wellness Center fresh juice drinks, entertainment and more surprises all day long.
500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore
For those who dream of getting up close and personal with the Storm, there is the Sip and Swing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mar. 17 at The Diamond. This is your opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes look at the Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium as part of its seventh annual open house event.
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
Mariachi sensation Pepe Aguilar will perform at 8 p.m. on March 15-16 at Pechanga Resort & Casino.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
The popular weekly Jazz at the Merc series gets underway at 7:30 p.m. on March 7 at the Club at the Merc at Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

The Easter Bunny greeted more than 200 kids at the Promenade Temecula at last year’s event. (Courtesy photo)
Bluegrass Festival in Old Town Temecula
Old Town Temecula
Music fans in Temecula are going to be treated to a ton of fun when the 13th Annual Old Town Temecula Bluegrass Festival kicks off March 16-17. Headlining the event will be four-person acoustic bluegrass band The Special Consensus, fresh off a Grammy nomination for its album “Scratch Gravel Road.”
5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad
Spring is in bloom with the more than 50 acres of breathtaking Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers bloom. The expanse of color will amaze you. The season runs through May 12.
Easter Bunny at Promenade Temecula
40820 Winchester Rd., Temecula
Family fun, games and exciting prizes are in store at the Promenade Mall in Temecula to herald the arrival of the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny celebration is taking place from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Friday March 15 in the plaza near Edwards Cinemas and Forever 21.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
A Gallery Reception for artist Don Roth is planned for March 8. The event is free and open to the public. Roth’s work will be on display through April 7.

Come and see the results of the winter rains as the wildflowers begin to pop and bloom at Anza-Borrego. (Courtesy photo)
Visitor center located at west end of Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs
Come and see the results of the winter rains as the wildflowers begin to pop and bloom at Anza-Borrego. The prime viewing season runs through Apr. 30.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Music is always happening at The Merc in Old Town Temecula. Classics at The Merc perform at 3 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $11.
Let SWRNN know about your future events at events@swrnn.com.
Kerri S. Mabee is managing editor of Southwest Riverside News Network. She can be reached at kerri.mabee@swrnn.com.








