Past Stories
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/5/16
RALPHIE MAY
Ralphie May is one of those guys who just knows how to make you laugh. Doesn’t matter if you’re black, white or green, he’s seen and done it all. He knows what it’s like to enter the…
7 Day Stretch
Thurs/5/9
INSPIRING WOMEN
Women! The other half of the planet. They don’t get as much consideration as they deserve, which is why the Today’s Women Foundation is holding a luncheon this Mother’s Day to empower and embolde...
7 Day Stretch
Thurs/5/2
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
The theater is the best way to take in the classic sights and sounds of a Stephen Sondheim play. This particular story is about a middle-aged lawyer, his young wife and his former mistress (who&he...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/4/25
OCEAN GLAPION
With a first name as far reaching as the ocean, you would expect big things. Ocean Glapion is a comedian who’s originally from New Orleans and brings a tsunami of laughter to the stand-up comedy ci...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/4/18
SWEET CHARITY
The greatest love story that never was? Sweet Charity is a musical that defies musical conventions: the dancing is sensual and passionate, reality plays a major part in the story, and there is no such...
7 Day Stretch | Coachella Party List
So you’re one of the lucky few who snagged Coachella tickets. Good for you. We didn’t get any. While you’re out in the middle of nowhere trying your best not to pass out from waiting in line for what you…
Seven Day Stretch
Thurs/4/4
TEACHING EVOLUTION
If anything can be said of America, it’s that it has issues and evolution is one of the biggest. Amnesty International even made a film about going into the heartland (a.k.a. Kansas) and seeing th...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/3/28
STEVE TREVINO
A new generation of comics is always aiming for the top, and Steve Trevino has hit the mark. You may not be familiar with his name because he’s worked behind the scenes on Mind Of Mencia, The Lat...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/3/21
MOON
One actor, one robot, one very claustrophobic location and you’ll be in for a movie unlike any other. Sam Rockwell plays a contract employee left to gather lunar soil on the moon but it gets way more intense&h...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/3/14
“THE LOVEMASTER” CRAIG SHOEMAKER
Raunchy, insane and hilarious . . . all of these describe Craig Shoemaker and his ridiculous character “The Lovemaster.” The man is known for adopting a deep baritone and goin...
7 Day Stretch
Thurs/3/7
GEENA DAVIS
What better way to wrap up awards season than to meet an Oscar winner herself? Geena Davis will be talking to students (and anyone else in attendance) about “Gender Equality and the Modern Media.” Holl...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/2/28
MAYOR’S NIGHT OUT
Mother, should I trust the government? Ask them yourselves; they’re going to be fielding questions from the people. It seems like everyone will be there—the City Council Members, the City ...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/2/21
THE SHADY REST BAND
“Keep it Shady,” that’s the motto for this self-proclaimed folk-stompin‘ skiffle-grass band. Although we aren’t really sure what skiffle-grass means, the music is much akin to that of up...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/2/14
NHRA WINTERNATIONALS
Dude, hot rods. Hot rods racing each other. If you need more motivation, ponder this: it’s the season opener. New cars and drivers are at the ready to show off the latest moves, tricks and engi...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/2/7
PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES
Ever take something life-changing for granted? The Claremont Heritage Foundation will help you discover a newfound appreciation in the film People in Glass Houses; you’ll never look at local h...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/1/31
OZOMATLI
Rebels who fight to see change will enjoy this LA based hip-hop and salsa band even more knowing that the formation of the band was in preparation for an LA labor protest 10 years ago. Since then the…
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/1/24
FOREVER PLAID
The classic story of doo-wop, harmonies and coming back from the dead has hit Palm Desert. The Plaids, a squeaky-clean quartet from the 1950s, miss their shot at fame when they get hit by a tour bus&hel...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/1/17
THE NEW YORK TENORS
Opera, classical music and booming voices! Yes, The New York Tenors are in town and they’re ready to enchant and delight the people of Palm Desert. See Daniel Rodriguez, Michael Amante and Andy ...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/1/10
DIAL “M” FOR MURDER
Nothing like a little 21st century Hitchcock to ring in the New Year. This classic mystery is coming back to life at the Redlands Footlighters Theater to tantalize and shock audience...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/1/3
T.A.P. INTO THE ARTIST
The Tattoo Artist Perception Sideshow is a new approach to art walks. The traditional paintings, photos and sculptures are limited to where they can be viewed, but a tattoo can always be seen; i...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/12/27
“THE MEMBER SHOW”
New and emerging artists for a not-for-profit gallery invite you to view their art one last time. Twenty three member artists will have their closing ceremony in downtown Pomona. The ga...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/12/20
LUMINARIA NIGHTS
Looking for a romantic, moonlight stroll by candlelight? We can’t promise the moon, but we can give you a night with luminaries on the street, hot cider, live acoustic music and more at the Botani...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/12/13
SILVER SNAKES
Stop listening to the likes of Spotify or Pandora and support some locals. Bands like Silver Snakes will give you a much needed new world of alternative indie rock, you poor hipster. Prepare to be grac...
The 7 Day Stretch
>>Thurs/11/29
LEWIS BLACK
If there’s something that our mothers, fathers or teachers taught us at a young age it’s “If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” Too bad Lewis Black didn’t seem ...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/11/22
FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER
Sure it’s nice to get together for a quiet, thankful dinner—except when families are crazy. Face it, yours is, too. Make Thanksgiving less of a hassle with free food and a performanc...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/11/15
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Bargains at every corner, red and green decorations flooding department store aisles no matter where you turn—let’s face it—Santa Clause is coming to town. There’s no better way to celebrat...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/11/8
SPIRIT OF ENLIGHTENMENT
Want to see your previous understanding of certain aspects of science textbooks go out the window? Well UCR Professor Robert Clare is currently working as a particle physicist at the Large Had...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/11/1
NOCHES CON RITMO
Dancing has de-evolved quite a bit since the heyday of “couples” dancing, but a few styles still keep it alive. Latin dances for instance are the perfect way to groove with someone else a...
