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Big Bear’s Smooth Jazz Festival Extends to Three DaysThe second annual JazzTrax SummerMusic Festival in Big Bear Lake isthe only music festival in SouthernCalifornia where its attendees ride aski lift to the concert grounds. Thefestival, only in its second year, has already grownfrom a one-day event to a three-day event andtakes place at two venues this year.The festival is Father’s Day Weekend Friday,June 16 to Sunday, June 18.“It’s a no-brainer! JazzTrax tickets make agreat Father’s Day gift, especially for those dadswho want to escape the dreadful ‘June Gloom’,”Big Bear Lake Resort Association CEO KenBrengle said. “Big Bear is high above the greymarine layers with lots of sunshine. Not only willyour eyes be thankful, but your ears are in for atreat, too!”Acoustic Alchemy from London will kick offthe festival with an unplugged set at the Big BearDiscovery Center Amphitheatre Friday, June 16at 7pm. The festival moves to Snow SummitMountain Resort’s natural amphitheatre Saturday,June 17 and Sunday, June 18, from noon to5pm. Each day features top name acts.Saxophonist Richard Elliot, who had threestraight number one hits in 2006, will headlineSaturday’s event; supporting acts for Saturday aresaxophonist Mindi Abair, the hottest new talenton the smooth jazz circuit and Detroit guitaristTim Bowman. Sunday’s headliner is GrammyAward winning guitarist Norman Brown;Sunday’s supporting acts are keyboardist BrianCulbertson and saxophone phenomenon EricDarius.Snow Summit’s natural amphitheater, whichoverlooks Big Bear Lake, is divided into two sections.The club section consists of 28 rows ofassigned seats and general admission seating is onthe lawn area. Ticket prices are: club seating $65,and general admission $35. Friday night’s performanceat Big Bear Discovery Center is $35 forgeneral admission. Tickets are available online,including full series tickets at www.tix.com or800.4.BIG.BEAR (800.424.4232). Concert timesand locations are: Friday, June 16 at Big BearDiscovery Center, doors open at 6pm and theperformance starts at 7pm. Saturday and Sunday,June 17 and 18 at Snow Summit, the chairliftoperation begins at 10am, amphitheatre opens at11am and the performance starts at Noon and togoes to 5pm each day.A variety of vendors will sell goods fromclothing to CDs and food. Fans will have anopportunity to meet their favorite artist, too.Performers will autograph CDs at the JazzTraxCD store located at the festival site immediatelyfollowing their performance.On Saturday, June 17 Big Bear Village revs upfor the night’s sessions of live jazz. The Catz inthe Hatz, a Big Bear local favorite, play at TheMandoline Bistro located at 40701 Village Drive.The band performs classic jazz standards startingat 8pm.For more information log ontowww.jazztrax.com, or call 1.800.4.BIG.BEAR(1.800.424.4232). R12Come join us for our popularTwilight Cruise Nights here at theWally Parks NHRA MotorsportsMuseum presented by AutomobileClub of Southern California.Our Cruise Night season kicksoff Wednesday, May 3rd. Walkamong hundreds of pre-1970s hotrods and nostalgic vehicles, enjoya free visit through the Museumand stay for the festivities andgive-aways.In addition to over 80spectacular historic and milestonevehicles, the Museumhouses one of the country’s finestcollections of racing memorabilia,original art, and photography.Gate 1 • Fairplex Pomona1101 W. McKinley Ave., Building 3APomona, CA 91768 • (909) 622-2133Check out the web for more info and other Cruise Night datesMUSEUM.NHRA.COMJune, 2006 INLAND ENTERTAINMENT REVIEWFriday, June 9, at 4pm, Saturday, June 10, 7am to 4pmDowntown Rialto • Up to 500 Vehicles!The Answer Band • cruising • food • vendorshot rods • street rods • cruisers • classics • antiquesspecial interest vehicles • custom motorcycle display(909) 421-2236
Mountain concert seriesLake Arrowhead Center Stage heats up for 4th and beyondFrom sun-up to well into the night,Lake Arrowhead Village has a fiveday4th of July weekend celebrationthat will keep visitors busy with greatfamily entertainment, five specialfree concerts, attractions, shopping and dining.In addition, Lake Arrowhead Village is celebratingits 25th Anniversary throughout 2006.While the “new” Village is celebrating 25 years,Lake Arrowhead Village has been in existence,and the center of the mountain communities,for about 85 years.This special weekend begins officially onFriday, June 30, with the weekly Farmer’sMarket starting at 5pm. Fresh produce andgreat shopping are all part of Lake ArrowheadVillage’s Farmers Market experience.The Center Stage Concert Series is in fullswing and features 17 weeks of concerts onFriday, Saturday, and Holiday nights, with 40concerts in all. The series features some of thetop bands playing in California, and all concertsare free to the public.New this year is the opportunityto reserve tables for each CenterStage concert. Tables seat 10, thecost to reserve a table is $100, andthat includes 10 complimentarybeverages (beer, wine or non-alcoholicdrinks). All concert performancesbegin at 5pm and end at8pm.Friday, June 30th features thePop band Person to Person onCenter Stage. Person To Person hasbeen entertaining audiences inSouthern California and Las Vegasfor the past 15 years. Their play listis incredible – Dance, Disco, Latin,Top 40, Alternative, Classic Rock,Country, and Reggae.Saturday July 1st brings live music to themusic to Center Stage during the afternoonfrom Noon to 4pm. Also Mr. Twister will bethere to entertain children with his balloonOn July 3, at 5pm, The Answer takes Center Stage at LakeArrowhead Village.creations. Of course, what would the 4th ofJuly be without Uncle Sam who will beContinued on page 15lanning • Party Planning • Party Planning • Party PlanninMobile Arcadewe bring the games to you!Current computer, X-box,Play-station and dancemachine games✣ Packages available ✣✣ monthly specials ✣call for details(909) 307-3795For more Party Planning ideas, see:Alpine Slide page 9Orange Empire Railway Museum page 21Fiesta Village page 22TWIT Mystery Theater page 24A Mobile Zoo For AnySpecial Occasion(760) 288-4455www.mobilezoo4u.comFor Fun orFundraisingCalifornia’sFinest CasinoParties andEvent PlanningSince 1977From 5 to 5000 guests800 321-7909www.fantasycasino.netJune, 2006 INLAND ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW 13
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