CHRISTMAS BLOCK PARTY DEC. 12 – Redlands Police Depar tment and the city of Redlands Quality of Life Recreation Division hosts 17th annual event. Toys, food, bicycles, games and crafts will be provided for children. Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave.; 10 a.m. to noon; 909-798-7572. CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD DEC. 12-13 – Inland Master Chorale performs “An International Celebration in Song” with a chamber orchestra. First United Methodist Church, 1 E. Olive (at Cajon), Redlands; 909-798-4462; www.inlandmasterchorale.org. CHRISTMAS TEA – Tea and treats served on authentic china. The Eating Room, 107 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands; 4-6 p.m.; $30; 909-792-5400; www.allmar thagreen.com/theeatingroom.html.
DEC. 16-17
‘AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS’ – Shor t, family-friendly opera about a boy and his mother who receive a special visit from three Magi on their way to visit the Christ child, presented by Redlands Opera Theatre. First Congregational Church of Redlands, 2 W. Olive; 909-653-5677; www.redlandsoperatheatre.com. JAN. 2-3
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HARVEST HOEDOWN NOV. 28 – Old-fashioned hoedown featuring music by Riley’s Mountaineers. Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho, 39611 Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen; 6-9 p.m.; $30 adults, $20 ages 3-12; 909-797-1005; www.losriosrancho.com. AUDITIONS NOV. 30-DEC. 1 – Seeking performers and others for an upcoming production of “Radio Gals.” Redlands Footlighters Theater, 1810 Bar ton Road, Redlands; 909-793-2909; www.redlandsfootlighters.org.
‘12 ANGRY JURORS’ JAN. 9-13 – What begins as an open-andshut case of murder erupts into a fiery clash of character in the jury room. LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands; 909-335-3037; www.lifehousetheater.com. Also: “Alice in Wonderland,” Feb. 13March 20. ‘RADIO GALS’ – With book, lyrics and music by Mike Craver and Mark Hardwick, this local production of the play is directed by Mia Mercado. Redlands Footlighters Theater, 1810 Bar ton Road, Redlands; 909-793-2909; www.redlandsfootlighters.org.
FEB. 6-28
TURKEY TROT NOV 26 – Thanksgiving Day 5K and 1K Kids Fun Run. Race check-in at 6:30 a.m. Sylvan Park, 601 N. University St., Redlands; 7:30 a.m. for 1K, 8 a.m. for 5K; $15 and $30 with canned food donation, $20 and $35 without donation; www.redlandsturkeytrot.com. Also: “Bus Stop,” April 2-24; “A Little Murder Never Hur t Anybody,” June 4-26. SONGS OF THE EVENTIDE FEB. 20 – Concer t of night-themed music by Redlands Opera Theatre. Mission Gables Bowl House, 168 S. Eureka St., Redlands;
68th annual
Feast of Lights MEMORIAL MEMORIA CHAPEL | UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS | DECEMBER 4, 5, 7 8PM | DECEMBER DE 6 4PM WWW.REDLANDS.EDU/FEASTOFLIGHTS | TICKET OFFICE: 909-748-8116
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