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REDLANDS MAGAZINE
VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1
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There must be something in the water because Redlands produces some top-notch swimmers. Three members
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EXIT INTERVIEW
MUSIC HOT SPOTS
GINO AND ALLAN
WITH A PRESIDENT
ADD TO NIGHTLIFE
RUN THE TABLE
Summer Olympics.
16
U of R’s Appleton
not the retiring kind
28
No matter the genre,
bands come to play
38
5 places that pair
food, wine perfectly
DEPARTMENTS
FROM THE EDITOR
Conservation before the world
went “green” 6
SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Workshops broaden
understanding of the Bard 36
EVENTS
Celebrating the Fourth of July 8
Redlands Bowl Summer
Music Festival 9
TASTE
Meet Loren Lawe, executive chef
at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa 45
Dining guide 46
CALENDAR
Arts and culture 10
SEEN
Loma Linda University Medical
Center PossAbilities, Redlands
Art Association 49
REFLECTIONS
Summer memories that last 24
LEARNING & FUN
Avoid brain drain
while school’s out 33
TONI MOMBERGER
Thoughts of Fourths past 50
ON THE COVER University of Redlands President Dr. James R. Appleton
Photo by John Valenzuela
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ommunity. Values. tradition.
a friend recently reposted what
i might describe as an “online rant.”
it told the story of an older woman who got
a dressing down from a grocery store clerk for
using plastic bags at the checkout counter.
“We didn’t have this green thing in my
earlier days,” the woman explained.
“your generation does not care enough
to save our environment for future generations,”
the young clerk said.
that no doubt apocryphal exchange served
as a kicking off point for what people did before
the “green” movement.
milk, soda and beer bottles were used then
returned to stores to be sterilized and used again.
lawns were cut with push mowers. People used stairs instead of escalators.
Groceries were put in brown paper bags (which were then reused, often to cover
school books).
Clothes were washed and hung to dry on clothes lines. diapers were cloth
and washed as opposed to being disposables which are dumped in landfills.
items were packed for shipping with old newspapers instead of packing
foam. Cups were washed, not tossed.
People walked and took public transportation, bought razor blades, not just
razors, and drank from water fountains as opposed to water bottles, and used
fountain pens instead of ballpoint pens. ... (Families had one car, and likely
people didn’t go to the gym because they didn’t need to, i might add.)
so what happened? one might say that through wealth, life became easier.
Change, modernization, and ease of and “better” quality of life came about as
people chose to spend their income and time in ways that made their days
more pleasant — likely unaware of any significant or future impacts.
interestingly enough, values likely didn’t change, but they probably were overrun
by a rapidly growing and changing environment. thrift? Conservation? manual
labor? they just weren’t all that popular. ...
But perhaps today, they aren’t lost. Perhaps today, those values still resonate,
at least with people who take a moment to reflect.
so this summer, as we pause for Fourth of July events, concerts in the park
and grilling in the back yard, we might also want to consider pulling out some
old traditions and dusting them off too — not necessarily the things we can’t
change, but the things which we should preserve.
a week-night dinner with friends, a picnic, a face-to-face conversation,
a hand-written note, an evening walk and a look at the stars. there’s a lot
out there to savor and enjoy. it wasn’t all discovered by our generation,
but it certainly is worth passing along.
in this issue, our extended summer events calendar, a look at places to find
live music in redlands, a conversation with dr. James r. appleton, outgoing
president of the university of redlands, and a tasting tour with allan Borgen
and wine aficionado Gino l. Filippi. enjoy!
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events | fourth of july & summer music festival
July 4 elsewhere
ANAHEIM
Disney’s Celebrate America! fireworks show,
July 4. Disneyland, 1313 S. Disneyland Drive;
9:30 p.m.; 714-781-4565, www.disneyland.com.
CARLSBAD
Red, White and Boom!, with musical
performances and family picnic games and other
activities star ting July 4 at 10 a.m. Fireworks show
at 8:30 p.m. Legoland California, 1 Legoland Drive;
760-918-5346, www.legoland.com.
Go Fourth in Redlands
LONG BEACH
• Red, White and Blues, July 4. Tour the Queen
Mary during the day, stay for a fireworks show in
the evening. 1126 Queens Highway; 877-342-0738,
www.queenmary.com.
•Fireworks cruise, July 4 from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Harbor Breeze Cruises hosts annual celebration
in Long Beach Harbor. Depar ting at 8 p.m. from
Dock No. 2, 100 Aquarium Way; 562-983-6880,
www.2seewhales.com.
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LOS ANGELES
Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds and Military
Appreciation Night, July 4 at 6:10 p.m. Fireworks
after the game. Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian
Park Ave.; 323-224-1500, www.dodgers.com.
he annual celebration at Sylvan
Park has food, games and music by
the redlands 4th-of-July band
starting July 4 at 9 a.m. a parade will
march around the park at 10:30 a.m.
Park activities wrap up by 3 p.m.
at 6 p.m., gates open at the university
of redlands’ ted runner Stadium for
what is being billed as one of the
largest 4th of July celebrations
in the state. Show begins
at 7 p.m. with a flag
ceremony, four-jet
flyover and
skydivers. Pyro
Spectaculars by
Souza fireworks
show at 9 p.m.
Sylvan Park, East Park Avenue at
North University Street. Ted Runner
Stadium, University of Redlands,
East Brockton Avenue at North
Grove Street. 909-748-0637.
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conductor of
the Redlands
4th-of-July Band
PALM SPRINGS
Minor league baseball, Palm Springs Power vs.
Casa Grande Cotton Kings, July 4 at 6:05 p.m.
Fireworks after the game. Palm Springs Stadium,
1901 E. Baristo Road;
www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com .
PASADENA
86th annual Four th of July Celebration, with
music, food and fireworks, July 4. Festival begins
outside the stadium at 2 p.m., with evening
performance in the stadium star ting at 7:15 p.m.
Pyro Spectaculars by Souza fireworks show at
9:05 p.m. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive;
626-577-3101, www.rosebowlstadium.com.
RIVERSIDE
Mt. Rubidoux fireworks show July 4 at 9 p.m.,
presented in sync with patriotic music on
KOLA 99.9-FM. www.riversideca.gov/park_rec.
SAN DIEGO
Summer Nights celebration with special
nighttime-only shows all summer and an extended
fireworks spectacular set to patriotic music on
July 4 at 9:30 p.m. 500 Sea World Drive;
619-226-3901, www.seaworldsandiego.com.
The Redlands Bowl lights up every summer for both Shakespeare and music.
‘Oliver!’ ... and more, please
By MICHEL NOLAN
I
t’s not officially summer
unless that little music festival at
the redlands Bowl is in full swing.
and it wouldn’t be the redlands Bowl
unless the summer’s centerpiece musical
production was part
of the lineup.
so the redlands
community music
association is
bringing the classic
“oliver!” to the
redlands Bowl
summer music
festival.
the musical
adaptation of
charles Dickens’
Paul Jacques
“oliver twist” will
be presented in late
July for the first time on the Bowl stage.
Keeping with this year’s theme, “music,
Glorious music,” the festival will offer
a lot of it, starting with the June 22 season
opener — a symphony concert led by the
Bowl’s longtime conductor, frank Paul
fetta. other musical highlights include
a performance by the winners of the
young artists auditions on June 26, and
celtic music by Golden Bough on July 17.
“oliver!” first was staged in london,
then Broadway, and became a hit musical
film in 1968. the script, music and lyrics
were written by lionel Bart, who won
a tony award for best original score.
Paul Jacques of riverside will be the
producer/director of the redlands
Bowl edition.
“Paul loves and understands the Bowl,”
said marsha Gebara, redlands community
music association program director.
an award-winning actor, director,
producer, writer and scenic designer,
Jacques has more than 150 productions
to his credit. His experience includes
stage, film, commercials, television
and radio.
now in its 89th season, the summer
music festival attracts more than 100,000
people every year. no admission is
charged, and guests give what they
can to support the program.
Redlands Bowl
Summer Music Festival
June 22 — San Bernardino
Symphony concert, conducted
by Frank Paul Fetta
June 23 — Navy Band Southwest
June 26 — Winners of the 2012
Young Artists Auditions
June 29 — Benny Goodman
tribute
July 6 — California Guitar Trio
July 10 — The Four Preps
July 13 — Carpe Diem String
Quartet
July 17 — Golden Bough, Celtic
music
July 20 — Redlands Symphony
Orchestra, “Glorious Classics”
July 24 — “Oliver!” dress
rehearsal
July 26-28 — “Oliver!”
July 31 — Tizer, contemporary
jazz ensemble
Aug. 3 — Glories of Opera
Aug. 7 — Tlen-Huicani, folk music
of Veracruz
Aug. 10-11 — State Street Ballet
of Santa Barbara
Aug. 14 — The Armory Band
Aug. 17 — Redlands Symphony
with fireworks
Where: Smiley Park, 100
Parkwood Drive, Redlands
Information: 909-793-7316,
www.redlandsbowl.org
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arts&culture
T H E C A L E N DA R
‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’
THROUGH JULY 1 – Dorothy journeys
“down that dusty road” from Kansas to Oz
in a LifeHouse take on the popular story.
LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St.,
Redlands; 909-335-3037,
www.lifehousetheater.com.
Also: “The Sound of Music,” July 14-Aug. 19;
“Job: A Modern Man,” Sept. 1-30.
SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY MUSEUM
THROUGH AUG. 3 – Summer day camps: Fun
and Games Around the World, June 25-29
and July 30-Aug. 3; Activate Fun, July 9-13;
Expressions in Ar t, July 16-20; Investigating
Animals in the Lab and Field, July 23-27.
San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 N.
Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; 909-307-2669,
www.sbcountymuseum.org.
‘ROOTS AGAINST THE SKY’
– Explorations of the
natural world by David Whitmire Hearst Jr.
In the photographs, Hearst utilizes the tools
available in the digital process to produce
highly expressive prints. UCR/California
Museum of Photography, 3824 Main St.,
Riverside; 951-827-4787, http://cmp.ucr.edu.
Also: “Home” by Matt Lipps, through June 30;
“Pasos,” a video installation by Marsia
Alexander-Clarke, through June 30.
THROUGH JULY 14
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
THROUGH JULY 20 – Friday evening concer ts
in the day-use picnic area. Bring lawn chairs,
blanket and your own picnic or purchase a
snack. No alcohol. California Citrus State
Historic Park, 9400 Dufferin Ave., Riverside;
6-8 p.m.; 951-780-6222, Ext. 14.
HANK WILLIAMS JR.
JUNE 28 – In concer t. San Manuel Indian
Bingo & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd.,
Highland; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $70$90; 800-359-2464, www.sanmanuel.com.
SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
JUNE 22-AUG. 17 – The oldest continuously
running music festival in Southern California
returns with performances by various groups,
productions and a presentation of the classic
“Oliver!” Highlights include winners of the
2012 Young Ar tists Auditions, June 26;
Golden Bough (Celtic program), July 17;
and closing symphony with fireworks,
Aug. 17. Redlands Bowl, Smiley Park,
off Brookside Avenue between Eureka
and Grant streets; concer ts star t at
8:15 p.m.; 909-793-7316,
www.redlandsbowl.org.
BIG SEARCH AMERICA
– Finals of a talent competition that
judges four categories: singing, dancing,
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FOX
Performing Arts Center
Riverside, California
Bill
Engvall
American Comedy
Award Winner
Blue Collar Comedy
Film and TV Star
“Peter Pan sparkles with fairy dust!”
— Washington Post
June 23
June 29–July 1
Bogart Friday Film Fest
Casablanca (1942)
July 13
The Treasure of Sierra Madre (1948)
To Have And Have Not (1942)
July 20
The Big Sleep (1946)
August 10
The Maltese Falcon (1941)
July 27
Key Largo (1948)
August 17
Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Hans Conreid.
Set in unoccupied Africa during the early days of World War II:
An American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen
complications.
Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and Walter Brennan.
Expatriate American Harry Morgan helps to transport a Free
French Resistance leader and his beautiful wife to Martinique
while romancing a sexy lounge singer.
Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor and Gladys George.
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with
three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar, and their quest for a
priceless statuette.
August 3
Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Walter Houston and Tim Holt.
Fred Dobbs and Bob Curtin, two Americans searching for
work in Mexico, convince an old prospector to help them
mine for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountain.
Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and John Ridgley.
Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a rich family.
Before the complex case is over, he’s seen murder,
blackmail, and what might be love.
Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and Edward G.
Robinson. A man visits his old friend’s hotel and finds a
gangster running things. As a hurricane approaches, the
two end up confronting each other.
Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside
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arts&culture
T H E C A L E N DA R
rapping and best DJ. Citizens Business Bank
Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway,
Ontario; 909-244-5600,
www.cbbankarena.com. Ringling Bros.
and Barnum & Bailey Circus, July 20-24;
American Idol Live, July 25; Kellogg’s Tour
of Gymnastics Champions, Sept. 9.
BILL ENGVALL
JUNE 23 – Observations about everyday
situations from the stand-up comedian.
Fox Performing Ar ts Center, 3801 Mission Inn
Ave., Riverside; 8 p.m.; 951-779-9800,
www.foxriversidelive.com.
CHAKA KHAN
JUNE 23 – In concer t. Primm Valley Casino
Resor ts, Interstate 15 at the California/
Nevada state line; 8 p.m.; 800-745-3000,
www.primmvalleyresor ts.com. Also: Sax
in the City, June 30; Pedro Fernandez, July 7;
Jerry Lewis with Les Brown Jr. and the Band
of Renown, July 14.
SOUTHEAST ASIAN WOMEN
IN THE DIASPORA
JUNE 30-OCT. 7 – Exhibition and conference
featuring the writings and ar twork by women
of Cambodian, Laotian, Filipino and
Vietnamese descent and by women who
identify as the often stateless Mien, Hmong
and Cham. Culver Center of the Ar ts,
3834 Main St., Riverside; 951-827-3755,
http://culvercenter.ucr.edu. Also: “The Kid with
a Bike,” June 8-9; “Cafe Coexistence,” June 14;
“Elena,” June 15-16; “Paul Goodman Changed
My Life,” June 22-23; “The Loneliest Planet,”
June 29-30; “Mexico at the Hour of Combat,”
Oct. 20-Dec. 31.
RON WHITE
– Moral Compass tour, with a par ty
after the show. Agua Caliente Casino Resor t
Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage;
888-999-1995, www.hotwatercasino.com.
Also: Rick Springfield, July 28; Hear t, Aug. 10;
Jethro Tull, Oct. 19.
JULY 7
CELEBRATE AMERICA
JUNE 30 – Patriotic musical journey across the
U.S.A. California Theatre of the Performing
Ar ts, 562 W. Four th St., San Bernardino;
909-885-5152, www.californiatheatre.net.
REDLANDS THEATRE FESTIVAL
– “Company,” “Marvelous
Wonderettes,” “Hot L Baltimore,” “God
of Carnage” and “Waiting for Godot” are
performed in reper tory under the stars.
JULY 13-AUG. 25
HISTORICAL GLASS MUSEUM
ONGOING – More than 7,000 items —
dating from the 1800s to today — made
by American glass makers and ar tists are
available for display. 1157 N. Orange St.,
Redlands; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, group tours weekdays by
appointment; 909-793-3333,
http://historicalglassmuseum.com.
Prospect Park, Cajon Street at West Highland
Avenue, Redlands; 8:30 p.m. showtime;
$20, $16 student rush; 909-389-3292,
909-792-0562, www.r tfseason.org.
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your guide to the hottest concerts, shows & events
Playboy Jazz Festival Hollywood Bowl, June 16-17 • Dodgers vs. Angels Angel Stadium,
June 22-24 • X Games Staples Center, June 28-July 1 • Willie Nelson and Family Pacific
‘SILVERADO SARAH’
JULY 12-15 – Summer Children’s Theater
Workshop performances of a western musical
by Pat Adeff, directed by Mia MercadoBennett. Redlands Footlighters,
1810 Bar ton Road, Redlands; 909-793-2909,
www.redlandsfootlighters.org.
BOGART FILM FESTIVAL
– Screening Humphrey
Bogar t classics: “Casablanca,” July 13;
“To Have and To Have Not,” July 20;
“The Maltese Falcon,” July 27; “The Treasure
of the Sierra Madre,” Aug. 3; “The Big Sleep,”
Aug. 10; “Key Largo,” Aug. 17. Fox Performing
Ar ts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave.,
Riverside; 951-779-9800,
www.foxriversidelive.com.
JULY 13-AUG. 17
RINGO STARR
AND HIS ALL STARR BAND
JULY 19 – In concer t. Pechanga Resor t
& Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, near
Temecula; 877-711-2946, www.pechanga.com.
Also: Kellie Pickler, July 28; Jay Leno, July 28;
Smokey Robinson, Aug. 3-4; Gipsy Kings,
Aug. 17; Steve Mar tin’s band The Steep
Canyon Rangers, Aug. 24; Dierks Bentley,
Sept. 2.
AL GREEN
JULY 20 – In concer t. Morongo Casino Resor t
and Spa, 4955 Seminole Drive, Cabazon;
8 p.m.; 888-667-6646,
www.morongocasinoresor t.com.
Also: Thunder From Down Under, July 7;
B.B. King, Sept. 8.
ROUTE 66 RENDEZVOUS
SEPT. 13-16 – The 23rd annual salute to the
historic “Mother Road” features pre-1975
classics, muscle cars, hot rods, trucks
and any year Corvette. Food, live music
and enter tainment, activities for the kids in
Meadowbrook Park, rides, BMX stunt shows
and more. Contests include Neon Light,
Poker Run, Open Header and Model Car.
Downtown San Bernardino; 909-388-2934,
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Amphitheatre, July 13 • Angels vs. Rangers Angel Stadium, July 20-22 • Teen Choice
Awards Gibson Amphitheatre, July 22 • Sheryl Crow Pacific Amphitheatre, July 25
• Gladys Knight, Natalie Cole Greek Theatre, July 28 • Victoria Justice Pacific
Amphitheatre, Aug. 2 • Dodgers vs. Cubs Dodger Stadium, Aug. 3-5 • Norah Jones
Hollywood Bowl, Aug. 10 • Red Hot Chili Peppers Staples Center, Aug. 11-12 •
Neil Diamond Greek Theatre, Aug. 11, 16, 18, 23 and 25; Honda Center, Aug. 21 •
Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil Staples Center, Aug. 14-15
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cover story | profile
The
Appleton
perspective
A ch At w ith outgoing uni v e rSit y of re dl A n dS
pre Side nt dr. JA m e S r. A ppleton
By DON SPROUL
S
OME TIME SOOn, Jim Appleton ought to be catching up on
his sleep. And if you ask him, he might say he deserves it.
At 75, and moving toward his second “retirement,” Dr. James
R. Appleton, the outgoing, two-time president of the University
of Redlands, likely deserves a rest — but more likely, at least in appearances
to everyone else concerned, that “rest” will be but a brief moment to shift
gears. The casual observer might not even notice Appleton slowing down.
And no wonder, he’s got a Fulbright waiting for him and lots of interests
and vigor, as was apparent when he gave us some time recently just prior
to U of R’s 2012 commencement.
He blasted through the standard career-end questions.
Appleton congratulates a student at commencement.
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Q: What was the best advice you
ever got?
A: Treat others like you want
to be treated.
Q: Who gave that advice?
A: I guess it’s even scriptural. My
parents, my family, lots professionals. ...
And if you always tell the truth you never
have to remember what you say. And if you
treat people like you want to be treated
yourself it creates an evenness with people.
And I very much like the concept of
allocentrism. It’s a big word, but it’s the
opposite of egocentrism. I can hold very
highly established values, and you might
have very different values, but if I not only
tolerate them but I really respect them,
then that puts us on an even plane. And
there’s something about that in both
personal and professional work that makes
a difference, I think.
Q: Do you have an iPod? What’s on it?
A: iPhone. Email, drafts of professional
memos and lots of personal writings that
I slip in at various times that might find
their way into publications someday.
Q: What was the last book you read?
What’s the next book you plan to read?
A: “Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the
Two Halves of Life,” by Richard Rohr. It’s
a book very much related to the second
half of one’s life. Of course I’m 75. I maybe
haven’t got the full second half, but it has
to do with thinking more about not just
James R. Appleton
Photo by John VAlenzuelA
production, but reflection. It’s a great book.
“The Innovative University: Changing
the DNA of Higher Education from the
Inside Out,” by Clayton M. Christensen,
who is kind of a guru on where universities
have to head. That’s now sitting over there
on my desk, and I have to get to it.
Q: Are you really “retiring”?
A: Yes, from being president of U of R.
No, from an active professional and
personal life — Fulbright Scholar
upcoming, trustee at two universities,
consulting, travel with Carol (his wife),
adult children, grandchildren, and,
lots of golf.
Q: What’s your day going to be like two
weeks after you’ve left the university?
A: Sleep.
Q: What’s your official retirement date?
A: I don’t really know because I’ve
agreed to stay until the new president
is here. (At this writing, just about a week
and a half after the interview, U of R had
announced Appleton’s successor as
Dr. Ralph W. Kuncl, a neurology professor
from the University of Rochester. Kuncl is
expected succeed Appleton in mid-August.)
Q: What are you most proud of from
your tenure at U of R?
A: Participating with trustees and my
colleagues in creating a distinctive liberal
arts and sciences university that is now
an important player in the landscape
of higher education ... and we are
becoming a spatially infused university
that takes advantage of the generosity
of our neighbor, Esri (the Redlands-based
geographic mapping and database
company).
I
T’S NO WONDER Appleton is on
a fast track; he’s been there for quite
some time.
He was a faculty member at USC for
15 years and served as vice president
of student affairs and as vice president
of development there before joining the
U of R for his first presidential stint that
began in 1987 and stretched until 2005.
While servings as chancellor, the
university trustees reappointed Appleton
as president for a two-year term in 2010,
when then-president Dr. Stuart Dorsey
resigned.
We also asked Appleton about one
of the broader issues facing education
today: student debt, especially for private
schools, where loans and debt level upon
graduation have drawn increasing attention
and, often, criticism.
What kind of thinking and changes need
to happen to ensure students access to
education without being saddled with
debt the size of a mortgage?
“It’s a very serious national problem.
I have some ideas about it. We have to see
it as a comprehensive concern that takes
into account families, institutions and
individuals. We all have to play a role,”
Appleton said.
Of course, the country needs to see
higher education as an important
obligation to the future of society, he added.
From Appleton’s perspective, what’s
occurring now is entitlements and the
After Appleton leaves the University of Redlands, he says he will miss the interaction with students more than anything else.
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| inlandlivingmagazine.com | summer 2012
What I’ve learned
From Dr. James R. Appleton
» Education is transformational when it pays attention to student
potential, and encourages graduates to become critical and
creative thinkers and responsible citizens.
» Creating vision for an organization can be a group process
— indeed it is better this way.
» That influence power driven by competency is more important
than bureaucratic power.
» That working toward consensus increases the probability
of successful implementation.
» That thinking about organizations as collections of leaders,
thus acting as if there are no followers, changes how I lead
and it empowers others.
» The old military adage — prior planning prevents poor
performance.
» Some measure of accountability is required for every project,
program, and initiative.
» That attempting to create success for others is a highly valued
leadership skill.
» Always telling the truth means you don’t have to remember
what you said.
» That I should not take myself too seriously — it helps me
to remember that the number of people at my funeral will
likely be dependent upon the weather.
» One can like the position but must love the work to be
successful. And being CEO requires a hard, life-consuming effort.
» That I love my wife Carol more today than when we were
married 52 years ago.
» Living among faculty and students has sustained both Carol
and me. We have loved every minute.
overall financial situation have created
a crisis on the government side of things.
The Cal Grant is serious jeopardy, he
noted, adding Gov. Jerry Brown has
recommended a 44 percent cut in the
program.
If California favors pensions and
entitlement programs over the needs
of future generations, the state and society
will be in real trouble, he said.
And while federal and state governments
must have a greater commitment to
provide quality higher education in this
global world, parents must play their own
roles, he said.
“We have to encourage parents to do
everything possible to anticipate this and
make a commitment in a long-term savings
program,” he added.
And, as part of the solution, universities
need to continue to do their share,
Appleton said, noting that of U of R’s
annual operating budget of $160 million,
$50 million goes to financial aid. Only
12 percent of Redlands students are able
to pay the full sticker price of the college
degree, he noted.
Universities also need to continue to
control costs, take advantage of the
Internet and technical innovations to allow
a guided mentor education in addition to
traditional point-of-contact instruction,
and institutions should quit supporting
graduate and professional programs
at the cost of undergraduates, he said.
“We’ve all got to be partners. Is there
a place for a USC and a University of
Redlands? Yes. Of course, because part of it
is maturation process: four years of this
stage is not just about the development of
intellectual capacity, it is the development
of emotional independence, writing,
reading skills ... all kinds of stuff,” he said.
It comes down to government
priorities, parent planning, and student
responsibility.
“And maybe it’s OK for a student to
work two or three years. ... (And) part of
that is realizing that higher education
is a privilege, not a right not guaranteed
for you.”
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summer games | athletes
Chlorine
dreams
U of R family’s swim tradition
reaches Olympic bid
By ANDREW BEIERLE
B
lood may indeed be thicker than water, but, in at least one University
of Redlands family, the two may be nearly indistinguishable.
In addition to red and white blood cells, the fluid that courses
through the veins of the Harp siblings — Trevor ’07, Tyler ’12, and
Summer ’15 — likely contains high levels of chlorine.
What’s more, this trio of Harps is but part of a larger ensemble — a swimming
septet that includes elder siblings Travis, Heather, Taryn and Allison.
After an impressive career of his own as a University of Redlands swimmer,
Trevor now coaches both the men’s and women’s swim teams, which include his
younger brother and sister.
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PhOtOs cOURtesy AndRew w. M. BeieRle
From left, trevor, summer and tyler harp share
in a family tradition poolside at U of R.
In March, the men’s team turned in
its best performance ever at the NCAA
division III Swimming and diving
Championships in both overall ranking
and points total. Tyler took home a
national championship in the 200-meter
freestyle, and freshman Jeff depew won
the 400 individual medley.
Surprisingly, a backyard pool was
not part of the Harp family upbringing.
Instead they first took to the water
at the Arrowhead Country Club near
their home in the foothills of the
San Bernardino Mountains, initially
for water safety lessons when eldest
brother, Travis, was 8 or 9. later-born
Harps began swimming as early as
4 years old. Trevor says convenience likely
also played a role in the family focus on
swimming.
“With a big family, it was easier for my
mother to drop us all off at the pool at the
same time, rather than to drive to the pool
and then to a soccer field and a baseball
diamond,” he said.
Encouraged by Arrowhead coaches
and practicing year-round, the Harps
soon began swimming circles around
their competition and a family tradition
was born.
The elder Harp siblings ultimately chose
colleges without swim programs and hung
up their Speedos after high school.
Trevor was the first to attend the
University of Redlands — and to take
the family avocation to the next level.
Swimming mainly in freestyle events,
Trevor excelled individually and as part
of a senior class that never lost to
a Southern California Intercollegiate
Athletic Conference (SCIAC) opponent
in four years of competition.
He also participated in the NCAA
swimming and diving championships
for four consecutive years and was named
SCIAC Athlete of the Year for Swimming
and Diving his senior year while
contributing to the Bulldogs’ seventh
consecutive conference championship.
After graduating with a degree in
biology, he enrolled in a master’s program
in education at Redlands and continued
his involvement with swimming as a
graduate assistant coach. He has served
as interim coach since 2010.
Tyler’s achievements on the Redlands
High School swim team attracted offers
from a number of Division I schools
nationwide, but ultimately he chose
Redlands because it would keep him
close to his family.
“I have a bunch of nieces and nephews,
and if I go a week without seeing them
they look like they’re older,” Tyler said.
“If I were away for a semester, they
wouldn’t remember who I was.”
Principal among Tyler’s achievements
is his status as SCIAC Athlete of the Year
for Swimming and Diving for four
consecutive years, an apparently
unprecedented sweep of the honor.
In late March, he earned his first
individual national championship when
he won the 200-yard freestyle in an
exciting come-from-behind victory at
the NCAA Division III Swimming and
Diving Championships.
In April, he qualified for the U.S.
Olympic Trials to be held in Omaha
(June 25-July 2) by swimming a 51.18
100-meter freestyle. He will be competing
to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team,
which will be headed to the London
Games this summer.
The Harp siblings say competition
within the family has never been an issue.
Their age and gender differences have
prevented them from vying directly
against each other.
“We didn’t compete for the same spots,
other than records, and Tyler has
taken care of that,” Trevor says.
Nor has Trevor’s position as
coach caused any conflict.
“That’s a common
question,” Tyler says. “It
hasn’t been too difficult.
I think we respect each other, and we
don’t fight with each other.”
“We’ve grown up with that,”
Summer adds.
In fact, Tyler has followed his older
brother’s lead outside the pool as well
as in the water, majoring in biology and
similarly pursuing a master’s degree in
education with an eye toward becoming
a middle or high school biology teacher.
As for Summer, she has not declared
a major but is thinking of studying
communicative disorders and becoming
a speech and language pathologist.
Exactly how many of her brothers’
swimming records she will shred remains
to be seen.
Andrew Beierle’s article was produced for
Och Tamale magazine and appears here
courtesy of the University of Redlands.
summer games | profile
Hey London, get ready
for Redlands-born Tyler Clary
By AMY BENTLEY
M
ichael PhelPs
may be the swimmer
getting the most attention
leading into the london
Olympics, but look for Redlands-born
Tyler clary to make some headlines
of his own.
clary, 23, already can make a claim
that few swimmers can: he broke one
of Phelps’ american records. That
happened in 2009 in the 400-yard
individual medley. The next day, clary
broke Ryan lochte’s Ncaa record in
the 200-yard backstroke.
in 2011, clary continued to churn
up the water during the world
championships, winning a silver medal
in the 400-meter iM and a bronze in the
200-meter backstroke.
a swimmer since he was 8 years old
— his family often went to the colorado
River — clary turned pro in 2010.
Preparing for his first Olympics, the
2007 graduate of Riverside Poly high
school is swimming and exercising up
to five hours a day, six days a week
at a pool in Fullerton.
We caught up with him during a break
in his training.
Tyler Clary
Photo by Mitchell Haaseth
/ NBC Olympics
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‘I actually saved my brother from drowning at home
when we were little kids. He had fallen into the pool.’
Clary started swimming
because …
“My parents wanted me to be water-safe,
and all of my relatives swim like rocks.
I actually saved my brother from drowning
at home when we were little kids. He had
fallen into the pool.”
His family lives in
Riverside …
Clary visits when he can on the
weekends. He enjoys taking his brother,
Lonnie, and sister, Lindsey, who are both
students at Poly, off-roading in his truck.
When Clary was living there, “I was always
either in school or swimming.”
London called before …
When Clary was in his early teens and
he went to visit an aunt and uncle. There
will be less of an emphasis on sight-seeing
this time, however, because of the Summer
Olympics.
Most people don’t know …
Clary is a computer/tech geek who
is interested in how the brain learns,
computers and artificial intelligence. He
also likes to work as a DJ and he produces
his own music.
Always the joker …
“There have been several times I’ve told
people the wrong times for practices. One
of my favorites is coming up behind people
and scaring them or saying stuff while
they’re doing an interview.”
After the Olympics …
“My plan is to come back and try to get
into auto racing. I’m trying to set things up
so I have a smooth transition from
swimming to auto racing.”
After high school …
Clary attended the University of Michigan
for three years, and this fall he plans to
return to earn a computer science degree.
Pop culture favorites …
“Family Guy,” “American Dad” and “Blue
Mountain State” on television, and on the
big screen, “Top Gun” and the Transformer
flicks. Those movies, he says, have great
sound.
A major influence was …
Kevin Perry, who coached Clary in
Fullerton. Perry died from cancer in 2008
at the age of 56. “He was the person who
took me from being an average swimmer
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summer | reflections
Special memories that last
By CATHERINE GARCIA
Barbecues, trips to the beach, fireworks – some of life’s most lasting memories are made during the
summer, when school’s out and the long days are filled with fun. In Redlands, summer activities include the
community’s 4th of July celebration and concerts at the Bowl. A few residents shared their fondest memories.
James Appleton
Mark Davis
President, University
of Redlands
Vice president, Boys & Girls Club
of Redlands
We often have some or
all of our three adult children,
spouses, and six grandchildren here on the Fourth
and enjoy a typical holiday
barbecue on our back deck
that overlooks the Redlands
Country Club. The fireworks
display at dusk from the club
is spectacular and a fitting
conclusion to lots of pool
time and fun.
Summer is a time to just be
able to relax and take it easy.
You always remember
summertime when you were a
kid. The school year was very
long, and when summer hit,
there were so many activities —
going camping, spending the
week at camp, going fishing
and to just getting out and
experiencing the wilderness and
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The first time I came to a Redlands Bowl show was in 1981
for “My Fair Lady.” I had lived in New York City for many
years, and I remember sitting around thinking, “Oh my gosh,
look at this.” It is definitely one of the most fun things to do
in the summer. Families can come, bring a picnic and sit in
the grassy area, and just give what they can. Then the stars
come out, both on stage and in the sky. It’s truly a beautiful
thing to do.
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I have many special summer memories
with my children at the Redlands Bowl.
It’s so much fun watching them run up
on stage to salute the flag, and meet up
with their friends from school to enjoy
performances together. I feel very blessed
that they are growing up with all this
beautiful music and tradition. It is a very
precious time.
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of Redlands to watch the fireworks. I like that there are
so many different colors and shapes. My favorite fireworks
are the clusters and ones that look like waterfalls. I always
run into people I know. During the summer, I always go
to Point Mugu with my Nana and Pop Pop, and we see
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area, but we can still see them. I like watching them, and
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comes to them. It’s a continuum
of care between the two, as
Visiting Angels in assisting
clients is able to call Dr. Chiong
when any issue arises.
“We provide transportation
to doctor’s appointments for
our clients. There are situations
when a client may have had
surgery and is in a lot of pain,
or they simply don’t want to
leave home,” said Sara JohnsonHector, Visiting Angels
director.
“These are situations where we
call on Dr. Chiong. He is very
patient, and gives his undivided
attention.”
Dr. Chiong is a cardiologist
and makes home visits
equipped with a portable EKG/
ultrasound machine and his
iPad, which has electronic
medical records capability.
He also writes electronic
prescriptions. The doctor is able
to do most things he would
do at the office, including
collecting blood samples.
“I bring my clinic to them,” he
says.
In the near future, Dr. Chiong
will be able to video conference
and have an online portal where
families can access medical
information.
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“It will have information on
visits and allergies, so if they
need to go to the hospital they
can print the records and bring
them,” he explained.
Because Visiting Angels care
providers know their patients
so well, they are able to
communicate with Dr. Chiong
on a patient’s current health
status.
“That is a major benefit for
someone who lives alone,” said
Johnson-Hector.
“We see signs and symptoms
of health issues and are able to
notate them, so the doctor can
easily make a diagnosis. This
is imperative for a client who
may have dementia and cannot
communicate health issues
accurately,” she added.
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venues | live music
Musical
playgroun s
Local showcases for talented acts have fans responding
By GEORGE A. PAUL
O
n a recent
Saturday night,
dozens of people
watched intently
as chris thayer (front man for
acclaimed local blues band Big
Papa and the tcB) performed with
his solo pop/rock group at the
Vault Martini Bar’s intimate
outdoor brick courtyard.
Patrons congregated around the
main and secondary bars, sipped
Purple dragonfly martinis and
chatted in the cozy upstairs
lounge. established in 2003,
the Vault was started by
Michael rouse.
“We’ve always tried to be the
local musicians’ hangout and
provide a space where the local
live scene can flourish,” he said.
Over the years, various staff
members at the Vault have been
involved in the ie music scene.
talent booker Spiro nicolopolous
of the Paper crowns is a current
example. he tends to seek out
indie rock, blues, country blues
and hip-hop musicians with at
least 50 percent original music.
“We try to keep away from loud
ones” because of neighboring
businesses, he said.
a musician tunes up as fans await a performance
at the Vault’s cozy lounge.
in addition to
popular artist
spotlights and
open mic nights,
nicolopolous
believes an
overall sense
of camaraderie
helps the Vault
stand out.
“the bands
are treated nice
and like to play
here,” he said. “the bartenders
get to know people. you see your
friends and feel safe compared to
other places. We’re not seen as an
aggressive environment.”
thayer compared the Vault to a
workshop — an ideal place to test
out new material live. “For me,
it’s a loyalty thing and my scene.
a lot of top local musicians have
played here, and they’re still
coming back; it’s like an artist
community. We lost that a few
years ago” when the clientele
became unruly.
“We musicians started
supporting each other again and
made it more artist friendly,”
thayer continued. “(undesirables)
The Packinghouse in Redlands
routinely attracts nationally known
Christian rock bands, including
the Newsboys, below.
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Hangar 24’s tasting room celebrates the brewery’s
early traditions by lining up bands, including the
alt-rock group Cracker.
still show up late in the night, but
at least they don’t take up all the
spots where real music fans
watch. I play for people who are
only concerned with the music.
They arrive early and it makes
a big difference. You know that
no matter who comes, it’s going
to be good.”
According to The Vault owner
Rouse, a revamped bar menu has
met with much approval and a
planned expansion into the space
next door will “give us more room
inside for music in the winter
when weather is a factor.”
Hangar 24 Craft Brewery,
located near Redlands Municipal
Airport, is another happening
spot for live music. The recent
fourth anniversary celebration
was headlined by local native/
successful alt-rock band Cracker,
making a rare area appearance.
The aviation-themed craft
brewery was launched by pilot
Ben Cook, who used to meet
friends at the airport’s own
Hangar 24.
“They would gather, talk
aviation, tell stories, drink Ben’s
home brewed beer and play
music,” said Kerry Roush,
marketing manager.
“Since music was a big thing
that happened in the original
hangar, bringing that over to the
brewery was really important to
Ben. He was excited to offer live
music here.”
Located in the Tasting Room,
the main weekly local band
performances on Wednesdays
began last winter. They run the
stylistic gamut, from Americana,
indie and jam rock to ska, funk
and jazz.
“It’s going really well,” said
Cory Elgin, tasting room events
and music coordinator.
“When we started, it was a little
slow, but then people started
coming back every week just to
see who we were booking. We’re
trying to book the best local talent
possible.”
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Brian “head” Welch played at the
Packinghouse in 2010. Welch left the platinumselling hard-rock band Korn to change his life
and pursue a deeper faith.
For a decidedly different atmosphere,
high school students and their families
make up a high percentage of attendees at
the Redlands Packinghouse. Full-fledged
concert productions by nationally touring
Christian pop and rock music acts, like the
recent performance by Thousand Foot
Krutch, are usually held every few months
on a Friday night.
“There’s really nothing that compares to
it in the Inland Empire. The closest things
are in Ontario (at the Convention Center or
Citizens Business Bank Arena),” said Jason
Dean, youth pastor at the Packinghouse.
“People never really get a chance to see
the 2,400-seat capacity of the redlands Packinghouse enables it to draw nationally known
christian rock bands.
Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Newsboys
or RED out here.
“Every week, there’s also a special guest
artist that comes to our regular Saturday
night and Sunday morning service. Some
of the musicians are national acts.”
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Headline Christian music events started
three years ago in the 2,400-capacity
venue, which Dean said was modeled after
the Hyperion Theater at Disney’s California
Adventure. “Bands love the size of it, and
the crowds are glad to be there.”
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vault Martini Bar
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Mona Lisa’s Italian
by Allan Borgen
Reprinted from Redlands Daily Facts
September 11, 2010
As good as these sauces are, my favorite sauces
are only available on certain days of the week.
Finding a restaurant that serves tasty fresh food
at extremely reasonable prices can be a difficult
task, but not if you dine at The Originals Mona
Lisa Italian Restaurant in Redlands.
Every day the restaurant offers a different
daily special.
This small unpretentious restaurant features
very good Italian subs, pasta and salads at prices
you will find very friendly to your budget.
You can either eat in their small dining room
or go to the drive-through window and order
your food in the comfort of your car. All of their
items are made to order so you can count on the
food being piping hot and fresh when it arrives.
Another important thing to know is that
once you order and pay for the food at the
front counter, the food comes to you in round
aluminum pans with plastic utensils. At first, I
wanted real plates and real metal forks however
considering the low prices and the good quality
of the food, I would rather have it served this
way and save some money.
Most great Italian dishes start out with tasty
sauces, and both the marinara and meat sauces
served at Mona Lisa are very tasty.
The marinara sauce is made with tomatoes, basil,
garlic, oregano and olive oil, while the meat sauce
features lots of ground beef, tomatoes, carrots,
celery, red wine, garlic, oregano and basil.
On Thursdays, their eggplant with marinara
sauce is featured with spaghetti for $6.95, while
the alfredo sauce with linguini for $6.95 is only
served on Fridays. The rich, creamy and buttery
alfredo sauce is made with manufacturing cream,
and the sauce sticks to the linguini like no other
alfredo sauce I have ever experienced. This sauce
is a big hit among loyal fans that swarm the
restaurant every Friday. If you are going on a diet
soon, make sure you order this dish beforehand.
Unfortunately for us, once the specials are gone,
you have to wait until the following week.
From the sandwich side of the menu came
the 10-inch Italian sub for $5.95, and the special
6-in hot meatball sub for $3.95. The Italian sub
consisted of a warm crusty Italian roll filled with
salami, turkey ham, lettuce, tomatoes, provolone
cheese and pickles with a homemade Italian
dressing with oregano, garlic, basil and wine.
The hot meatball sub featured sliced meatballs,
marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. It should
be noted that when ordering a sub or pasta dish,
you can order the items with marinara or the
meat sauce.
Next came the lasagna for $6.50 and the
baked mostaccioli for $7.50.
The lasagna featured two layers of lasagna pasta
layered with a delicious ricotta and mozzarella
seasoned mixture and plenty of meat sauce. It was
then topped with mozzarella cheese and baked
until it was nice and bubbly. I really enjoyed the
ample portions of the ricotta-mozzarella mixture
and the entire dish. It may not look all that large,
but it sure is filling. You also get two pieces of
toasty garlic bread with all of their pasta and
salads.
The baked mostaccioli consisted of a large
portion of pasta with lots of sauce and mozzarella
cheese. Simple, yet oh so good.
The classic eggplant parmesan for $6.95 and
antipasto salad for $5.50 rounded out my meal.
Imagine lightly breaded and fried eggplant
topped with your choice of marinara or meat
sauce, topped with lots of mozzarella cheese and
baked until hot. The eggplant was not bitter like
Italian eggplant can sometimes be and was a hit
with my family as well.
The antipasto salad consisted of sliced
provolone cheese, salami and turkey ham, served
on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, peperoncinis
and your choice of dressings. I suggest the
homemade Italian dressing.
Overall, I enjoyed Mona Lisa very much and
feel that this is one restaurant that you and your
family can comfortably dine at more than once a
week for lunch or dinner.
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summer fun | learning experiences
Avoid the summer brain drain
By AMY BENTLEY
W
ith the arrival
of summer vacation, what
can parents do to prevent
summer “brain drain” and
keep their children involved in engaging,
educational activities? here are some fun
and creative ways to approach summer
learning and plenty of free or low-cost
options for families with kids of all ages.
Fun activities
Keep your kids busy around the house
or in the neighborhood doing fun and
educational things they enjoy.
• Get unplugged and keep the kids
physically active — have them attend
a sports camp, a children’s gym program
or go swimming. let the kids play
basketball or volleyball at the park or
accompany them on a bike ride or hike.
• Start a flower, herb or vegetable
garden at home — Plant seeds or
transplant small starter plants into a dirt
plot in the backyard or in a large pot.
teach your kids how to care for the plants
each day. Use materials and pictures you
and the kids download from the internet
for guidance and tips or get help from
a local nursery.
• Document your summer vacation —
Use a scrapbook with photos from an
inexpensive digital camera and have the
children write captions that describe trips
or events. this keeps their story-writing
skills fresh and helps children practice
their penmanship and photography skills.
• Volunteer — the kids can participate
in a park clean-up event or help at an
animal shelter. this promotes physical
activity while teaching the kids the
importance of helping others.
• Play together — Use board and card
games, charades and any family fun
activities to spend time together, both
parents and children. Consider inviting
neighborhood kids to join in the fun.
Reading & writing
there is no better time than summer to
catch up on some good books. With the
proliferation of e-readers, it’s easier than
ever to get kids interested in reading and
writing during their long summer break.
Downloading a digital book from
Overdrive’s Southern California Digital
library is easy with card number and PiN
from the a.K. Smiley Public library.
Many children and teens prefer to
choose their own reading material rather
than reading books their parents select for
them. The Twilight series, Harry Potter
books, the Percy Jackson and Hunger
Games series, The Avengers, Spiderman,
Diary of a Wimpy Kid and John Carter are
some popular options.
To make sure there’s enough reading
time, set aside a family reading hour on
some days each week where everyone
reads.
To keep a child’s writing skills sharp,
a parent may suggest the youngster work
on a summer journal or write a picture,
comic book or joke book. Buy your child
a nice notebook or journal and set aside an
hour each week for writing. Children can
read their entries aloud to parents and
share them with friends.
If your child likes writing on the
computer, have her start a blog with book
reviews, short stories or poems. Encourage
youngsters to look up words they don’t
know from an online dictionary such as
Dictionary.com or Merriam-Webster.com.
Visit WordPress.org and Google’s
Blogspot.com to find free templates that
kids can use for blogs and personalize.
Finally, put the A.K. Smiley Public
Library high on the list of must-visit places
this summer.
125 W. Vine St., Redlands. Information:
909-798-7565, www.akspl.org
advanced intercultural understanding
through the arts of Asia and the Pacific
Islands. The museum’s landmark building
and garden reflect a northern Chinese,
palace-style architecture found nowhere
else in the United States, and the
permanent collection of more than 15,000
artworks tell stories about the lives of
people across Asia and the Pacific region,
from ancient times to today.
46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena;
626-449-2742, www.pacificasiamuseum.org
• Los Angeles County Natural History
Museum. Huge fossil dinosaur skeletons,
life-sized animal dioramas, a dazzling
selection of gems and minerals, rare pieces
of ancient Latin American art, and
California history artifacts are on display.
Visit by Sept. 3 and experience the
Butterfly Pavilion, a must-see for children
who can wander among the more than
53 different butterfly and moth species
that flutter around this unique living
seasonal exhibit.
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles;
213-763-3466, www.nhm.org
• Los Angeles Zoo. The 133-acre Los
Angeles Zoo at Griffith Park features more
• Descanso Gardens. Located in
La Canada Flintridge, Descanso
Gardens is an urban retreat with
pretty botanical collections and
seasonal horticultural displays on
160 acres of gardens, woodlands and
chaparral. Descanso Gardens recently
started a new storytelling program for
toddlers and preschoolers, free with
admission, called Little Owls Reading
Nest. It’s at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and
Saturdays.
1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada
Flintridge; 818-949-4200,
www.descansogardens.org
than 1,100 mammals, birds, amphibians
and reptiles representing more than 250
different species (29 are endangered). The
zoo welcomes more than 1.5 million
Places to go
There are plenty of other ways for kids to
keep learning during the summer than
from a book. Schedule family outings and
day trips to interesting places with
educational value, such as museums,
science centers, zoos and fabulous gardens.
Here are several worth visiting:
• San Bernardino County Museum.
There’s a popular series of family activities
every Wednesday and Friday from June 27
to Aug. 3 (except July 4). Kids can create
and build something, draw and get
involved with many other activities.
2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands;
909-397-2669, Ext. 271;
www.sbcountymuseum.org
• Pacific Asia Museum. Since 1971, the
Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena has
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• Chinatown and Olvera Street. Enjoy ethnic fun and an infusion of culture at the
historic Chinese and Mexican neighborhoods in downtown Los Angeles. Both offer
plenty of curio shops, restaurants, cultural events and holiday celebrations, and are
home to more than two dozen historic buildings and landmarks.
www.olvera-street.com, www.chinatownla.com
This is a
• Griffith Park. There’s more to do
here than any family can do in a day:
Visit the observatory and
planetarium, rent bikes, ride a pony
and miniature train, or visit the
Museum of the American West
(formerly the Autry Museum of
Western Heritage), where the
American West comes to life.
4730 Crystal Springs Drive,
Los Angeles; 323-913-4688,
www.laparks.org/dos/parks/griffithpk/
index.htm
visitors per year. Interesting animals and
attractions include a beautiful pair of rare
Sumatran tiger cubs, elephants of Asia and
The LAIR (Living Amphibians,
Invertebrates and Reptiles) exhibit, which
houses unique and endangered amphibian,
invertebrate and reptilian species.
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles;
323-644-4200, www.lazoo.org
• California Science Center. Check out
fun and interactive exhibits that teach
about human inventions and innovations,
ecosystems and the life processes of living
things. There’s an IMAX Theater and a Fun
Lab with online games.
700 Exposition Park Drive,
Los Angeles; 323-724-3623,
www.californiasciencecenter.org
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stage | summer arts
Shakespeare,
Photos By GreG Vojtko
up close
Annual workshops offer
a fuller view of the Bard
By CATHERINE GARCIA
Drama explained for young and
old — Priscilla spellman enjoys
a discussion at a recent redlands
shakespeare Festival workshop.
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F
or members of the redlands shakespeare Festival, it’s
not enough to bring the bard’s work to an audience at the
redlands bowl; it’s also important to interact with the public
in a more intimate setting.
As part of its annual outreach tradition, Festival participants recently
came to the A.K. smiley Public Library and presented six workshops
on a variety of topics — including “shakespeare for Kids” and “Let the
Punishment Fit the Crime,” which featured an expert who talked about
penalties for scofflaws during the elizabethan era.
‘Acting is
90 percent
what you do
... and only
10 percent
what you say.’
— Steven Sabel,
Festival artistic
director
Some popular workshops make a
regular appearance. “Every year, we have
a swords workshop with the weapons
we use,” said Steven Sabel, Redlands
Shakespeare Festival artistic director.
“We also have our annual Meet the Leads.
We have workshops every season, and
have had over 50 different ones.”
During the Acting Shakespeare
workshop, Sabel tailored the presentation
to be informative for both the children
and adults who filled the Smiley Library’s
Assembly Room. He explained how
Elizabethan actors prepared, and translated
Elizabethan terms like “doth” and
“wherefore” into modern English.
Three actors from the Festival discussed
how they prepare for performances, from
reciting tongue twisters to perfecting
master gestures.
“This is part of what makes us a true
festival,” Sabel said. “We not only have
three plays every year, but we also have
other Shakespeare-themed activities.”
The free workshops have always been
a vital part of the Festival, even in the
early days.
“It was very important for all of us to not
just have performances, but educate as
well,” Sabel said. “The plays themselves
can be educational, but we thought
it should be supplemented through
a workshop series.”
The library regularly opens its
doors for the workshops, which Sabel
appreciates. “They have always supported
our activities,” he said.
This summer, the Festival celebrated
its eighth season, and several milestones
were reached.
“We had our first historic play, ‘Richard
III,’ and we will be doing more of those
now going into future seasons,” Sabel said.
“We are also at the halfway point of our
goal of producing all 37 plays. We’ve done
20, and we are excited about that.”
For 2013, it will be The Season of
Gender, with an all-male cast putting
on “The Taming of the Shrew,” as it was
done in the traditional Elizabethan manner.
In a twist, “Julius Caesar” will be
performed strictly by women, with
everyone coming together for “Love’s
Labour’s Lost.”
Sabel already is planning the
accompanying workshops.
“Looking at next year, we’ll have
a workshop on Rome — the history
of Rome,” he said.
For Sabel, there’s no better place than
Redlands to offer both the Festival and
workshops.
Sabrina Billings demonstrates a grand
theatric gesture.
“It’s such a unique community in
so many ways,” he said. “What truly sets
Redlands apart is the level of culture.
Think of the great civilizations and
societies throughout history; it has always
been culture that set them apart.”
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taste | wine & light fare
ohhh, pairing
Gino L. Filippi and Allan Borgen run the table:
One night, five locations
s
by AllAn borgen and gino l. Filippi
photos by gAbriel luis AcostA
Summer nights beg for savory and light treats, appetizers to please the
palate and wines to accompany them. To kick off the season and to whet your
appetites, we commissioned food writer Allan Borgen and wine aficionado
Gino L. Filippi to do a one-night tour of pairings at wine bars and wine-oriented
establishments to taste the most tantalizing treats and delicious pours.
Five establishments agreed to take part in the venture, and, accompanied
by photographer Gabriel Luis Acosta, the team made stops in Claremont and
Redlands before heading to Riverside and concluding at the landmark Mission
Inn Hotel & Spa.
paula negron makes guests feel welcome
at time in a bottle in redlands.
Time in a Bottle
344 ORange St., RedlandS; 909-307-9463,
WWW.tImeInaBOttleWIne.cOm
Hours: tuesday–thursday, 3-11 p.m.; Friday-Saturday,
3 p.m. to 1 a.m.; closed Sunday and monday
Located in a building that dates to 1898,
Time in a Bottle is the brainchild of owners
Angel and Paula Negron. Paula, who attended
the Cordon Bleu Culinary School in Pasadena,
oversees the kitchen while her husband Angel
is responsible for all of the woodwork found
in this stylish and trendy wine bar. They’ve
also come up with some innovative food
creations.
Gino
2010 Parducci Pinot
Noir Mendocino,
Small Lot Blend
Tasting notes:
medium-bodied Pinot
with aromas of juicy,
ripe raspberries and
strawberries. Berry
flavors are full and rich
on the palate.
Hint of cedar on the
finish. tasty with the
duck confit tacos.
Cost: $9 per glass
2010 St. Supery
Sauvignon Blanc Napa
Valley
Tasting notes: this
delicious white exhibits
brilliant hues of light
yellow with aromas of
exotic grapefruit and
green lime. Hints of
fennel and lemon zest.
Flavors of grapefruit,
citrus, kiwi and guava
through a crisp finish.
this Sauvignon Blanc
and the shrimp crostini
was my “best of the
night” pairing.
Cost: $10 per glass
2010 Blüefeld Riesling
Germany
Tasting notes:
medium-sweet, yellow
in color Riesling from
the mosel Valley wine
region in germany
offers inviting aromas
of citrus, peach and
floral notes. the
delicious mineral and
flinty fruit flavors and
balanced crisp acidity
make this a perfect
match with the spicy
Bottle Rockets. Wow!
Cost: $7 per glass
Call them Bottle Rockets, or call them tasty —
baby bell peppers stuffed with a spicy shrimp
Melt-in-your-mouth shrimp crustini
at Time in a Bottle
Allan
In addition to a full bar
and a large selection of
wines, martinis, beers,
infused vodkas and
other popular alcohol
beverages, customers
enjoy one of the largest
selections of delicious
and creative appetizers
and small plates,
paninis, pizzas and
desserts that may be
found in the area.
We sampled several
items including four
shredded duck confit
tacos laid on corn
tortillas topped with
crisp cabbage and a
delicious fresh
cherrychuri; shrimp
crostini, with three
crisp baguette slices
each topped with two
succulent shrimp that
were sautéed in a
garlic and herb butter;
and five Bottle Rockets,
fresh baby bell
peppers stuffed with a
tasty spicy shrimp
mixture with celery,
dill and herbs.
Appetizer prices:
$5-$18
Wonderfully satisfying duck confit tacos topped with crisp cabbage
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Vino Veritas Wine Bar
285 E. AlEssAndro Blvd., no. 7F, rivErsidE;
951-789-2965, www.vinovEritAswinEBAr.com
Hours: sunday-wednesday, 4-11 p.m.; thursday–
saturday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Dan Bear, the managing partner of Vino
Veritas, has found the right mix of comfort
and modern technology in this wine bar
that allows guests to self serve pours from
high-tech wine dispensers while they enjoy
relaxed seating and savory flavors in a calm,
muted environment.
Gino
2010 Houge Riesling
Columbia Valley
Tasting notes: this
slightly sweet
washington state
grown riesling offers
fragrant aromas of
apricot, peach, melon,
lemon-lime, and a bit of
honey. delicate flavors
of apricot and
tangerine, with a
pleasing mineral edge.
crisp, refreshing
acidity. this most foodfriendly white was an
excellent choice with
the fresh Ahi Poke.
Cost: $7.50 per glass
2009 Bogle Petite Sirah
California
Tasting notes: Bogle’s
“heritage” varietal, this
red is big, deep and
full-bodied with
aromas of black
currants and plums.
Jammy and inky in
appearance with
concentrated fruit.
tones of pipe tobacco,
leather and cocoa on
the palate. Finish is
long and lingering.
Excellent with the
flavorful bruschetta.
Allan
some of my favorite
appetizers include the
fresh Ahi Poke, diced
Ahi tuna tossed with
sesame oil with fresh
chives, diced avocado,
Asian sea salt and
stacked on four layers
of crisp wonton skins;
a unique bruschetta
with diced tomatoes,
spanish olives, fresh
basil and mozzarella
cheese piled high on
delicious rosemary
focaccia squares and
drizzled with balsamic
vinegar; and the
popular lettuce wrap,
with 15 or so romaine
lettuce leaves served
around a large mound
of a delightful tasty
chicken mixture with
sesame seeds, hoisin
sauce, ginger, garlic
and lemon grass.
Appetizer prices:
$3-$13
Soft ambient lighting and live music make for an intimate atmosphere at Vino Veritas in Riverside.
2010 Brassfield Pinot
Grigio High Valley
Tasting notes: medium
body white from lake
county with flavors
and aromas of passion
fruit, coconut and hints
of creamy lemon. vivid
minerals with a rich
and elegant mouth feel
made a most enjoyable
pairing with the
chicken lettuce wraps.
Fresh Ahi tuna seasoned with sesame oil is stacked in single
servings on crisp wonton skins.
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The alluring scent of basil and garlic wafted
from this bruschetta.
Primm Valley Resort & Casino
weekend getaway
presents
the perfect
Primm Valley Resort & Casino is the premier boutique escape, located 25 minutes
south of Las Vegas on Interstate 15 at the Southern Nevada/California state line.
Primm Valley’s 624 hotel rooms underwent major changes, giving each
a makeover to reflect its upscale boutique style. Contemporary furniture
replaced the existing, including new beds with leather upholstered
headboards and chic linens as well as complimenting bedside tables.
New fixtures and decorations were added to accent the deep red textured
walls, rounding out the room’s exquisite design.
While on vacation everyone deserves a little rest and relaxation and
The Spa at Primm offers a 13,000-square-foot tranquil retreat. The
state of the art sanctuary is decorated in calming neutral colors that
extend throughout the reception area, treatment rooms, steam room,
dry sauna and jacuzzi area, accented with rich mahogany furniture and
glowing candles. A variety of different services are offered at The Spa
including skin care, massages, spa body treatments and waxing services
as well as access to the fitness center, which includes various cardio and
strength equipment. After the spa, guests can make their way to the
Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas to revamp their wardrobes with great deals
on designers goods.
As the sun begins to set, visitors can kick off the evening festivities
at one of Primm Valley’s divine eateries. The original vibe of the 1930’s
country club scene is revived and celebrated every evening inside
GP’s. The restaurant offers steak and prime rib aged to perfection and
tempting live-action desserts like Flaming Cherries Jubilee, Bananas
Foster or Crepes Suzette. Those looking to grab a quick beer and enjoy
a night of live music should head to O’Mulligans offering a full menu
of delicious pub food.
Just a short venture across to sister property, Buffalo Bill’s Resort and
Casino, is the Star of the Desert Arena where vacationers can enjoy a wide
variety of entertainment. Last spring, a Latin music series was initiated
bringing top Hispanic acts to the venue. Continuing the run on May 5,
Los Tigres Del Norte will return to fill the arena with its Hispanic tunes.
On May 19, Creedence Clearwater Revisited will take over the concert
venue bringing its rock and country flair. The month rounds out with
a packed Memorial Day Weekend line-up including Country Superstar,
Reba McEntire on May 26 and The Temptations on May 27.
Primm Valley Resort & Casino presents the perfect weekend getaway,
offering great deals on vacation packages for travelers and a wide variety
of amenities for those looking to relax or enjoy a little adventure away
from home. For more information or to make a reservation call 888PRIMM-NV (888-774-6668) or visit www.primmvalleyresorts.com.
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Tutti Mangia Italian Grill
102 Harvard ave., Claremont; 909-625-4669, www.tuttimangia.Com
Hours: monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch; monday-thursday, 5-9 p.m.;
Friday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 4-9 p.m. for dinner
Located in Claremont Village, this popular multi award winning
restaurant features an impressive array of traditional as well as
original Italian dishes plus a large selection of appetizers that pair
extremely well with award-winning wines that may be enjoyed
by the glass or half and full bottles.
Gino
2010 Laetitia Arroyo
Grande Pinot Noir
Tasting notes: this
100 percent Pinot noir is
elegant and medium
bodied with rich
aromas of plum and
spice. Hints of clove and
cedar to accent the
nose. the black cherry
notes on the palate with
velvety tannins give this
wine nice depth. long,
smooth finish. great
match with the flavorful
melted Fontina.
Cost: $18 per glass
2008 Valpolicella D.O.C.
Zenato Italy
Tasting notes: excellent
red with mocha-rich
aromas with dark
cherries and ripe plum.
lovely, full-bodied and
smooth. Paired well
with the steamed
manila clams and
flavorful sauce.
Cost: $10 per glass
2008 Dr. “L” Loosen
Riesling Mosel
Germany
Tasting notes: this
excellent value riesling
Allan
the most popular and
delicious dishes we
discovered included the
Fonduta, a small cast
iron skillet filled with hot
melted Fontina cheese
that had a mild nutty
earthy flavor with a hint
of truffle oil essence and
was served with toasted
Ciabatta bread points;
incredible fresh mussels
and manila clams in a
delicate yet assertive
tasting white wine
saffron herb broth; and
the magnificent large
lump crab cake with an
exciting red curry cream
sauce served with a bed
of mixed greens with a
sweet tangy honey
balsamic vinaigrette.
each of these small
plates of joy were nicely
plated, and when
paired with the upscale
yet casual setting makes
tutti mangia a most
enjoyable dining
experience.
Appetizer prices: $4-$15
offers typical purity with
wonderful slate/mineral
characters, balanced
acidity without a trace
of hardness. this
medium-dry style with
hint of sweetness
made it a perfect
accompaniment with
the overstuffed
crab cake.
Cost: $8 per glass
Lump crab cake with red curry cream sauce
Gino L. Filippi
takes in the color
of a pour before
he tastes during
a five-stop
tour of local
wine bars and
restaurants.
Succulent
mussels and
Manila clams
in a white
wine saffron
herb broth
Simple, yet satisfying — hot melted Fontina
cheese served with toasted Ciabatta
Packing House
Wine Merchants
540 W. FIRST ST., CLAREMoNT; 909-445-9463,
WWW.PACKINGhouSEWINES.CoM
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday,
11 a.m. to midnight; Saturday, noon to midnight;
Sunday, noon to 7 p.m.
This lovely wine store/restaurant features
a nice selection of imported and domestic
wines, with many available by the glass
to enjoy with small plates of delicious
culinary delights.
Gino
2010 Dr. Loosen Riesling
Kabinett Mosel Blue
Slate
Tasting notes:
Authentic Riesling wine
from Germany. Fresh,
delicate and lively with
crisp apple, rich citrus
and rich favors.
NV Louis de Sacy Brut
Grand Cru Champagne
Tasting notes: This
blend of 60 percent
Pinot Noir, 5 percent
Pinot Meunier and 35
percent Chardonnay
was a golden color with
fine bubbles. Complex,
subtle and wellbalanced aromas of red
fruits, citrus and spices.
2007 Stewart Russian
River Valley Pinot Noir
Tasting notes: Rich
black cherry fruit with
aromatic hints of clove
and spice. Cranberry
on the palate with a
long finish.
Cost: $14 per glass
Allan
The menu is seasonal
and offers several
creative dishes
including the baconwrapped Medijool
dates with wedges of
bleu cheese that we
paired with a fresh,
mildly sweet 2010
Dr. Loosen Riesling
Kabinett. Each of the
five dates along with
the cheese offered
a delicious blend of
sweetness, tart, smoky
and crispiness, and
paired well with the
wine.
The signature crispy
fried Brussels sprouts
tossed in a tangy red
wine vinaigrette and
topped with
Parmigiano Reggiano
was paired with a glass
of a French Louis de
Sacy Champagne that
really brought out the
flavors of this most
unique and addicting
dish.
The organic beef slider
featured crispy shallots,
apple-wood smoked
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Ev Sauceda and Sal Medina at Packing House Wine Merchants offer a wonderful selection
of light fare to complement their wines.
bacon, Dubliner Irish
cheddar cheese with
a juicy burger patty
on a toasted potato bun
with a great spicy
tomato aioli and was
served with a mixed
green salad with
balsamic vinaigrette.
This marvelous burger
was served with a 2007
Stewart Pinot Noir
(Russian River) that
stood up very well with
beefy taste of the
juicy burger.
Shop while tasting, Packing House Wine Merchants has a wide
selection of wines by the bottle.
Crispy Brussels sprouts are a seasonal favorite that pairs well
with champagne.
For more hearty fare, an organic beef slider fills the bill.
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54° at Duane’s,
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
3649 Mission inn Ave., RiveRside; 951-784-0300,
www.Missioninn.coM || Hours: Monday-Thursday,
4-10 p.m.; Friday-saturday, 4-11 p.m.
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa has long
been known as an historic resort property
with award-winning restaurants. With the
addition of this beautiful wine bar next
to Duane’s Prime Steaks and Seafood
restaurant, there is a perfect place to meet,
socialize and relax while enjoying awardwinning wines with quality small plates
and appetizers.
Gino
2007 ChassagneMontrachet Louis
Latour France
Tasting notes: Lovely,
pale golden color.
Peach, apricot and
mango on the nose
combine with subtle
roasted hazelnut notes.
The mouth-feel is full.
A beautiful white.
Cost: $10 per
3.5-ounce pour
2007 Jordon
Chardonnay Sonoma
Tasting notes: complex
chardonnay with
mineral bouquet that
reveals notes of crisp
green apple, kiwi,
honey and lightly
Allan
Featuring more than
32 wines by the glass
and a wine cellar with
more than 7,000 bottles,
the wines at 54° are
served through the
state-of-the-art cruvinet
system, a temperaturecontrolled wine
dispensing
preservation method
that ensures that each
wine is served at its
optimum temperature.
with the wine, enjoy
Hawaiian chicken,
marinated chunks of
flame-broiled chicken
breast and pineapple
served over a mound
of rice; the spicy seared
filet mignon medallions,
toasted oak. Lively
with flavors
of pear, Fuji apple
and limestone on the
palate, balanced with
toasty oak.
Cost: $10 per
3.5-ounce pour
2005 Franciscan
“Magnificant” Meritage
Tasting notes: Full,
round, richly flavored
and balanced. deep,
ripe fruit characters
with hints of vanilla and
spice. structured and
harmonious for
cellaring. Finishes with
rich but soft tannins and
sweet mouth feel from
the oak. excellent with
the delicious filet
mignon. This is one of
my all-time favorite
Bordeaux-like
red blends.
Cost: $12 per
3.5-ounce pour
Tempura lobster slices
with chili aioli
Allan Borgen
was up for an
evening of
tasting.
with a cayenne pepper
sauce with peppers and
onions; tempura lobster
slices served with a
chili aioli; and a cheese
plate with three
assorted small wedges
of cheese, fresh
strawberries, dates and
tasty crisp Lavash
flatbread.
Flame-broiled
Hawaiian
chicken
served with
chunks
of pineapple
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t
essay | toni momberger
ExEcutivE chEf
LorEn LawE
❖
by Luanne J. Hunt
·
Photo by GabrieL Luis acosta
u
nlike most children who are
playing outside, when loren lawe
was growing up he preferred to be
in his mother’s kitchen. the el monte
native fell in love with cooking about the age of 9,
and he would bake cupcakes for his friends
on their birthdays.
today, his passion for the culinary arts is
stronger than ever. he is channeling that energy
and excitement into his position as executive chef
for the mission inn hotel & spa’s four specialty
restaurants — duane’s Prime steaks and seafood,
mission inn restaurant, las campanas mexican
cuisine and cantina, and Bella trattoria italian
Bistro.
“my goal is to bring passion back to the food in
riverside,” lawe said. “i believe in taking chances
and blowing people’s minds. i think we can do
that by giving them the types of dishes they want
but find ways to make them even better.”
lawe has learned that many diners who come
to the mission inn embrace traditional cuisines,
so he plans to meet those desires by going back
to basics and
incorporating a lot
of meat and potato
dishes in the menus.
lawe also will be
introducing glutenfree meals, which he
says are a big trend.
Before being
promoted to
executive chef,
lawe was the
mission inn’s
executive sous chef
for more than a year. Prior to that, he was at
Pasadena’s ritz-carlton huntington hotel for
10 years, and he received his training at the
california culinary Academy in san Francisco.
“one thing i’ve learned along my journey is that
even though achieving perfection is very difficult,
it’s important to strive for that,” said lawe, who
also is an avid golfer. “When you reach for the
very best, wonderful things will happen.”
Kitchen secrets revealed
A preview of what Executive Chef Loren Lawe
is planning for the restaurants he oversees at
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa.
Bella Trattoria Italian Bistro
“Bella Trattoria is a contemporary Italian restaurant
with traditional flair with flavors everyone can agree
with, from our panini to calzones. We will move
toward fun foods while keeping it true to Italian.”
Duane’s Prime Steaks and Seafood
“Duane’s serves superior meats with upscale flavors.
I am trying different types of rubs to take the proteins
to a whole new dimension.”
Las Campanas Mexican Cuisine and Cantina
“The Shrimp Poblano dish is an exciting dish that will
satisfy all palates. At Las Campanas, I am looking
to maximize the flavor profile while giving people
items they know, essentially simplifying the cuisine
while putting excitement in the flavors.”
Mission Inn Restaurant
“Mission Inn Restaurant is our contemporary
American restaurant with a touch of European
influence. Here we have upscale comfort food.
I would like to introduce dishes such as Slow Braised
Lamb Shanks and Lake Superior White Fish.”
cuLinary arts
Passion
for
tHe
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dining out
W H E R E TO E AT
E
xpLORE, EAT SOMEWHERE NEW!
Our Inland Empire is home to many fine
dining spots. Offered here are a few
ideas for your next evening out. Not every
restaurant is for every taste and experiences
vary, so before you go, we suggest you talk
with friends, check out menus online and
ask servers about house specialities. We
also solicit your help in correcting errors
and invite feedback on great experiences
and instances when establishments fail to
meet expectations.
www.napoli-italian.com • Specialties include a range
of pasta, vegetarian and veal dishes, along with
several noteworthy selections including a rich
fettucine alfredo with sliced chicken, a lightly
breaded stuffed eggplant with ricotta and
mozzarella cheeses, and a roasted salmon topped
with spinach, tomato, buffalo mozzarella and white
wine cream sauce served over linguini pasta. Madeon-the-premises desserts include crème brûlée,
tiramisu, cannolis and cappuccino cake. Beer and
wine only. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
REDLANDS
ABBREvIATIONS & pRIcING
RS, reservations suggested. (While some restaurants
suggest reservations on cer tain nights, others request
them only for par ties of five or more.) FB, full bar.
$ mostly under $15, $$ mostly under $20,
$$$ mostly under $50, $$$$ above $50
Photo by Lea Reed
Cowboy burger with cheddar cheese,
shoestring onion rings, crispy bacon and
beer barbecue sauce at eureka burger
HIGHLAND
Mi CoCina 27961 Highland Ave.; 909-425-0393,
www.facebook.com/highlandmicocina • The popular
restaurant recently moved into some spacious new
digs that resemble a hacienda. Specialties include
enchiladas, fajitas and fish tacos. The Mexican cream
cheese and sour cream are from a local supplier.
Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $
LOMA LINDA
napoli 24960 Redlands Blvd.; 909-796-3770,
Photo by Lea Reed
beignets sprinkled with powdered sugar and
served in a paper bag from dhat Island
Dhat islanD 509 N. Eureka St.; 909-792-1717,
www.dhatisland.com • Traditional Haitian cuisine
combined with Southern-influenced fare thanks to
the backgrounds of owners Angela and Carlo Alce.
The charming and festive restaurant has the look
and feel of the Caribbean, and is a perfect setting
for such delicacies as Dhat bourbon chicken, djondjon rice, curry chicken and eggplant Creole. Don’t
forget the traditional Dhat beignets.
EurEka BurgEr 345 W. Pearl Ave.;
909-335-5700, www.eurekaburger.com • A dozen
gourmet burgers — the Catalina bison burger and
The ciTrus farming
heriTage conTinues
My wife, Cynthia, and I are continuing the family heritage,
passed down from my great-grandfather, of providing farm fresh
citrus at a reasonable price to the community. Currently, our
produce is available at the local farmer’s market in Redlands and
at our home stand. We also ship our deliciously sweet oranges
all over the world. We look forward to hearing from you. Please
email us at the address below or call us with your order.
email: farquharc@wwdb.org
11350 Wabash avenue, redlands, ca 92374
909-798-5710 ~ www.farquharfarm.com
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tortilla burger among them — plus signature
sandwiches, salads and desserts. Nearly all
ingredients are locally grown or produced.
Lunch and dinner daily. $
Gourmet Pizza ShoPPe 120 E. State St.,
909-792-3313, www.gourmetpizzas.com • With
more than 75 unique, unusual and traditional pizzas
— served in a relaxing Italian café ambiance —
everyone in the family should be pleased. Healthconscious diners will appreciate the whole wheat
dough and gluten-free dough and the vegan cheese.
Draft beer selections from Hangar 24. Also at
13661 Calimesa Blvd., Yucaipa; 909-795-8000.
Photo by Lea Reed
one-pound roast beef dip from Mill Creek
Cattle Co.
iSabella’S 330 N.
Sixth St.; 909-792-2767
• Northern Italian
cuisine, featuring pastas,
chicken, seafood, steaks
and veal. Made-on-thepremises desserts include
cannoli, crème brûlée and
tiramisu. Extensive wine
list has more than 50
selections, and there’s
a cozy wine bar. Private
banquet facility. Also at 534
Myrtlewood Drive, Calimesa;
909-795-3700. Lunch Mon.-Fri.,
dinner nightly. FB, $$-$$$
mill
ill Creek Cattle Co. 2087
Orange Tree Lane; 909-798-5757,
Photo by eRiC Reed
www.millcreekcattlecompany.com
Fettuccine Viviana at isabella’s
• Burgers and sandwiches (including pulled
pork), beef tri-tip, ribs, chicken and many
other hearty selections are served. Signature
is a hallmark of this restaurant. Bangkok duck
barbecue sauce is made daily on-site. Hangar 24
is a specialty, while more contemporary offerings
and other beer selections are on tap. Also at
include grilled steak and lamb chops, and several
1874 Mentone Blvd., Mentone. Breakfast, lunch
seafood options. Thai standards include pad Thai
and dinner daily. $
with chicken. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner nightly. $$-$$$
mona liSa 1405 W. Colton; 909-335-0818
oCean blue JaPaneSe biStro 347 Orange
• Italian subs, pasta and salads — all served at
St.; 909-793-5998 • Situated in the historic
budget-friendly prices. Lunch and dinner daily. $
Redlands Train Depot, this quaint restaurant
mu 309 W. State St.; 909-798-7747
features an outstanding array of sushi as well as
• Contemporary Thai cuisine with a French flair
sashimi and traditional Japanese dishes that are
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delicious. Sake and Japanese beer are served.
Romano’s 330 Orange St.; 909-798-9228,
www.romanosrestaurants.com • Full Italian menu
features many pizza combinations and a variety of
pasta dishes. Sports bar and live entertainment.
The sTockyaRd 510 E. State St.; 909-792-7775,
www.thestockyardredlands.com • Going well
beyond the average steakhouse or barbecue
restaurant, the tastes of the Old West come alive
— with a touch of class. Entrees range from a
glorious Wagyu beef burger to a meaty half-rack
of baby back ribs to Maine lobster ravioli. Steak,
chicken and pasta dishes help round out the menu.
The dining room can best be described as “modern
Western,” with large wooden tables and pictures
of steers adorning the walls, in a building that —
believe it or not — housed a radiator shop in the
1950s. Outdoor dining also available. Beer and wine
are served. Lunch and dinner daily. $$-$$$
Taco Village 1711 W. Lugonia Ave.;
909-307-1916, http://tacovillage.webs.com
• Mexican food selections, from enchiladas to fajitas
to foot-long burritos. Breakfast, lunch and dinner,
Mon.-Sa.; breakfast and lunch, Su. $
TaRTan 24 E. Redlands Blvd.; 909-792-9919
• Burgers, seafood, steaks and prime rib are served
at an establishment family owned and operated
for more than four decades. Lunch and dinner
Mon.-Sa. FB, $
TayloR’s 26787 Barton Road; 909-793-4314
• Burgers, dogs, burritos and tacos in a friendly bar
atmosphere. Steak specials Thursday-Saturday,
steak and lobster Saturday. Breakfast, Sa.-Su.,
lunch Tu.-Su., dinner Tu.-Sa.
Closed Mon. FB, $-$$
RivERsidE
mission inn ResTauRanT
3649 Mission Inn Ave.; 951-341-6767,
www.missioninn.com • Signature
“comfort foods” prepared in a state-ofthe-art display kitchen. One of four
restaurants at the historic Mission Inn
Hotel & Spa. Breakfast and dinner
daily, lunch M-Sa. $
seVilla 3252 Mission Inn Ave.;
951-778-0611, www.cafesevilla.com
• Casually elegant dining experience
featuring Spanish and coastal cuisine.
Nightclub with live music and
dancing every night, plus a flamenco
dinner show weekly. Lunch and
dinner daily. FB, Rs, $$$
YUCAiPA
la mexicana, inc. 31608 Yucaipa Blvd.;
909-794-3029 • Carnitas, barbacoa, seafood,
carne asada and more. Several Mexican beers,
including Corona, Dos Equis and Pacifico. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily. $
Photo by lea Reed
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Redlands Optimist Club
Veteran U.S. Navy
Certified in Short Sales
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Loma Linda University Medical Center
art association
nets nba great
Jerry West —
Mr. NBA Logo himself — is lending
his support to the
Redlands Art
Association for
a July 13 benefit that includes
a reception, gourmet dinner and
an autographed basketball.
During his 14-year playing
career with the Los Angeles Lakers,
West was an All-Star every season
and led the team to an NBA title in
1972. As a Lakers executive, he was
instrumental in bringing Shaquile
O’Neal and Kobe Bryant to the
team, assembling a dynasty that
earned three straight NBA titles
starting in 2000.
Besides dinner, participants also
will enjoy an inspirational and
interactive conversation with West.
Photo courtesy Loma Linda university medicaL center PossabiLities
Casa Loma Room, University
of Redlands, 1200 E.
Colton Ave.; 5:30 p.m.;
$500; 909-792-8435,
www.redlands-art.org
More than 900 physically challenged and able-bodied athletes competed recently during
the 10th annual Loma Linda University PossAbilities Triathlon. The event, presented by the
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, also marked its first year as a fundraiser, netting about
$8,000 for programs offered by Loma Linda University PossAbilities.
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essay | toni momberger
So much to love about a Redlands Fourth
T
he Fourth oF July
is my favorite holiday.
I love the story of the
American revolution. I love the
exhilaration of a John Philip Sousa march.
I love ring tosses, parades and fireworks.
And I love the celebration in redlands,
maybe more than anything else I do or see
all year.
Some of my favorite memories are from
the Fourth at Sylvan Park, celebrating the
nation’s bicentennial at 6, drinking Shasta
sodas in line for the giant and very hot
slide at 10, playing Scrabble on a blanket
with my Grama at 12, getting soaked
in the redlands Baseball for youth dunk
tank at 14, and celebrating the city’s
centennial at 17.
For many years as an adult I got to wave
at my kids in the parade. they went by
with bands, Brownies, cheerleaders. When
everybody stands up to cheer for the
veterans, I cry all over myself.
We always go to Sylvan Park.
From there we move a block over
to ted runner Stadium, and it seems
like the whole community comes.
We visit from blanket to blanket until
the flyovers are announced. these take
my breath away and I have to reach out
and take my husband’s hand.
We get skydivers who do stunts with
their parachutes and land right on the
track. I’m always sure they’ll miss their
target, but they never do.
then we dance to the cover band and
eat fried chicken and play games until the
fireworks start. All our friends and their
families are there, and I feel the celebration
of history and freedom deeply.
By the “Stars and Stripes Forever”
fireworks finale, in the dark with my back
to the ground and people I love all
around me, I’m in my happiest place.
It’s my best day of my life each time.
one year I planned a whole-family
summer trip to New orleans, because
my grandma wanted to see the city before
she died.
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Because of our
schedules and the
train’s schedule,
I had us on the
tracks for the
holiday.
When I woke up
that July 4 on the
train, I was fine. As
always, over
breakfast I made my poor children hear the
story of the signing of the Declaration of
Independence and, as always, enjoyed
the way they rolled their eyes at me
but jumped to answer when
I quizzed them.
By that evening, I was
depressed. redlands was
happening without me.
I was watching for fireworks
out the window of my sleeper
for naught.
My son, who understands me well,
sat next to me and started to sing
“Stars and Stripes Forever.”
My daughter joined in.
this is something to hear.
My children are musicians, and
when they sing a song without
words, they each sing a different
instrument’s part.
By the end of the song everyone
Patriotism and veterans draw out
emotions on the Fourth, Richard Burns
at Riverside National Cemetery.
PhoTo By ERiC REEd
had joined in. We sang “America
the Beautiful” and “God Bless America.”
My mom and Grama harmonized.
our car’s attendant sat down to listen.
She said it was lovely. It was.
I love me a traditional Fourth, and
in the end, I loved me that one too.
But this year I’ll be back at ted runner
dancing to the cover band; you can bet
your Friday boots on it.
Toni Momberger is the editor of the
Redlands Daily Facts. She is a fourthgeneration Redlands native.
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