Archive for the ‘ Arts & Entertainment ’ Category

“Snakebit” sweeps the 48 Hour Film Project awards ceremony in Temecula

Toni McAllister 11:52 PM September 1, 2010

During Wednesday night’s ceremony, the Work and Play Productions short, “Snakebit,” garnered the most awards, including Best Film, Best Directing, Best Actor, and Best Cinematography. The film also tied with the GrippNDoerr film, “575,” for Best Writing.

Lifehouse, Kris Allen join Pechanga’s fall lineup

Kerri S. Mabee 12:14 PM September 1, 2010

Lifehouse will be joined by special guest, American Idol winner Kris Allen at 8 p.m. on Nov. 20. Tickets go on sale Sept. 3.

‘The Clean House’ premieres in Idyllwild

Kerri S. Mabee 11:04 AM August 31, 2010

Directed by Howard Shangraw, the play is set to debut at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 3-5 at The Caine Center, located at 54385 Pine Crest Ave. in Idyllwild.

Raquel Welch to be honored at Temecula Film Festival

Kerri S. Mabee 10:27 AM August 31, 2010

Welch will receive the award in person at a star-studded, black tie gala on the closing night of the festival on Sept. 19 at Pechanga Resort & Casino.

Temecula wine growers ready to celebrate California Wine Month

By Toni McAllister 6:10 PM August 30, 2010

California Wine Month celebrates the Golden State’s wineries, grape growers and regional associations.

Doobie Brothers are ready to rock Pechanga

By Kerri S. Mabee 8:24 AM August 29, 2010

“We’ve been at this awhile, so we know how to get the crowd on their feet and dancing,” said Johnston, adding that upbeat, rock-hard tunes will feature prominently in the Sept. 10 performance.

Gospel Fest returns to Temecula

By Kerri S. Mabee 8:12 AM August 29, 2010

A portion of all proceeds from the event will benefit the Performing Arts program at Oak Grove Center for Treatment, Education & The Arts.

No national record, but 1,257 show up for ‘Thriller’ dance in Riverside

Staff 8:13 PM August 28, 2010

Today’s mass dance set the record for California since it was the first of its kind in the state, but it fell short of the national record of 1,820 people.

Old Town Temecula going Hollywood for independent film events

By Toni McAllister 5:22 PM August 28, 2010

On Aug. 30 -31, the theater will screen works produced during the recent 48 Hour Film Project/Inland Empire.

Paris Hilton arrested in Las Vegas

Staff 9:41 AM August 28, 2010

Hilton was found with an unspecified amount of cocaine in her purse. Boyfriend Cy Waits, 34, who was driving was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, according to broadcast reports.

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