July 6th, 2013 marks the return of The Hootenanny, California’s premier rock music and kustom car festival. Orange County’s Oak Canyon Ranch will host the annual festival on it’s 19th run. The Hootenanny will showcase Southern California’s hottest kustom cars, with performances by Social Distortion, Face to Face, Murder By Death, Old 97’s, Nashville Pussy, and more. Fullerton, California’s own Social Distortion will headline this year’s lineup.

The festival will feature hundreds of local vendors, classic car clubs, the Hootenanny Battle of the Bands winner, and the Hootenanny Pinup Contest. On display will be hundreds of kustom cars, kustom kulture artists, pinstripers, and a live chop top demo at the car show.

Pre-sale tickets will be available on May 21 at 10:00am through KROQ. General admission tickets will be available on May 21 at 10:00am via FRONT GATE TICKETS.

Don’t miss out on the Southland’s most anticipated music and kustom car festival!

The Hootenanny Stage Schedules:

MAIN STAGE A

1:00 – 1:30 Gamblers Mark

2:00 – 2:30 Lindi Ortega

3:00 – 3:30 Wheeler Brothers

4:00 – 4:30 Nashville Pussy

5:00 – 5:30 Old 97’s

6:15 – 6:16 Gretsch Giveaway

6:16 – 7:30 Social Distortion

MAIN STAGE B

12:30 – 1:00 The 454’s

1:30 – 2:00 Bloodshot Bill

2:30 – 3:00 Roger Alan Wade

3:30 – 4:00 Phil Alvin & Exene Cervenka

4:30 – 5:00 Murder By Death

5:30 – 5:35 Miss Hootenanny Contest

5:35 – 5:36 Gretsch Giveaway

5:35 – 6:15 Face To Face

SIDE STAGE

1:00 – 1:30 Seven Year War

2:00 – 2:30 Red Devil Squadron

3:00 – 3:30 Vinnie & The Hooligans

4:00 – 4:30 Not In The Face

5:00 – 5:30 Custom Made Scare

6:00 – 6:30 Battle For Hootenanny Winner

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It may have taken over two years but friends Nik Alsop, Aileen Garcia and Hazel Delgado made good on their dream by opening Redlands newest restaurant, The Lounge 22, Friday, May 17th. Delgado and Garcia have backgrounds in home health services while Alsop holds both ownership and operational roles with UK International Soccer Camp. Together with their families, Delgado and Alsop have been exploring the food scene of the greater Inland Empire for over a decade. Originally from the Philippines, Garcia lived in LA for 14 years and recently moved to Highland. The three of them, connected by a passion for food and fine dining, decided they wanted a local spot unlike anything else in Redlands.

The restaurant is located at 22 Vine Street, just a few blocks from downtown Redlands bustling State Street. The location places them within a cluster of boutique shops anchored by the historic Fox Theater. This is the third time someone has given the location a shot as a bar or eatery in the last two years. Most recently the space was home to The Wine Lounge and before that it was a South American style Café.

The three have faith that they have brought all the pieces of the puzzle together to make the location a success. Their distinctive concept combines a relaxed and inviting atmosphere and quality French-American cuisine at competitive prices.

The new space is extremely warm and welcoming and no expense was spared to give it this feeling. Renovations are evident in every corner. Walls were removed to expand the restaurant and bar to seat 50. Wall murals, fresh paint, chandeliers, a baby grand piano and French themed art complete the transformation.

The last piece of the puzzle was finding the right chef to bring their vision to reality. In a twist of fates, Chef Jonathon Weiner, who specializes in New American and Northern California style cuisine, had returned to Redlands when this opportunity fell his way. They set up a tasting and within minutes they knew he was exactly what they were looking for.

I have personally been a fan of Wiener’s for a few years now. He prepared some of the most mind-blowing food and wine pairings I have ever tasted. Always sourcing the best ingredients available his dishes showcase remarkable flavors with simple elegance.

Wiener will obtain the majority of his organic produce and humanely raised meat and poultry from local family ranches and farms like Three Sisters, Niman’s and Pitman’s.

Although they anticipate a seasonally rotating menu, The Lounge 22’s owners seek a French influence to tie together the theme of their cuisine. Naturally they offer crepes, but also feature a fantastic rustic baguette sandwich as well as tarts and pot de cremes for desserts.  I most enjoyed some of Jonathon’s signature dishes such as a yam soup poured tableside over Greek yogurt and sourdough croutons, Scallop’s served with cauliflower, Bartlett pears and shaved almonds and the Roasted Mary’s chicken with heirloom carrots and house bacon.

(Clockwise from top) The Lounge 22′s country toast with di Stefano burrata and market tomatoes, fried Brussels sprouts with smoked goat cheese and Niman Ranch pork belly with Three Sisters Farms apples and radishes.

Portobello Fries with truffle aioli and Niman Ranch pork belly with apple butter were also among my favorites. The Bello fries transported me back to a fried mushroom sandwich I often ate at a dive bar as a child growing up in Texas. I actually closed my eyes to savor the flavor and recall the memories. The pork belly was some of the finest and richest I have ever tasted and so perfectly complimented by the apple butter and fresh diced apple and radish garnishes. Jonathon’s technique uses minimal ingredients that are thoughtfully incorporated into a dish in as natural a state as possible. This allows each unique flavor to shine rather than become muddled by the others.

Known for finding and pulling herbs considered inedible by most; Jonathon prides himself on cooking with the freshest local ingredients available. Wiener is collaborating with other local chefs as well. Chef Ryan Berk will make special batches of his la minute ice cream for The Lounge 22 and Augies coffee is on the menu as well.

The owners want to make sure when people come to the restaurant they feel relaxed and want to stay a while. They hope the bar, stocked with local craft brews and great wines, as well as certified Sommelier Wilson Turley, will encourage this. Live music on weekends and food and wine tastings should bring in a diverse group of foodies as well. They most definitely have all the ingredients for a successful enterprise and I wish them nothing but success and happiness in the coming years.

Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 am -2:30 pm for lunch. Dinner is 5 pm-9 pm with hours extended to 1 am on weekend evenings. They will also offer brunch from 10 am-3 pm on Sunday only.

Tabetha Wittenmyer is a Redlands area food writer, home cook, blogger and restaurant reviewer. A graduate of the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies at the University of Redlands, her training includes culinary arts in Milan, Italy through IES Abroad and further international tourism studies throughout Greece with the School for International Training. She has since worked as a caterer, food blogger, writer for the Redlands Daily Facts, About Redlands and InlandEmpire.com. Wittenmyer welcomes questions and comments at bethjoyjohnson@gmail.com or ask here.

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Along with great beer, they’ll also be serving up some great food & entertainment. Rude Awakening Sushi, Pandini, Freddy Rays BBQ, CJ’s & Sons, and Sebrings catering will be on hand along with great entertainment from “The Tom Cats”, “Blue Distortion”, “Sorry for the Inconvenience”, and “Friend of the Devil.”

The celebration will be held June 1^st from 1-5pm. IF you get the VIP pass, you can get in 1 hour early! General Admission is $45.00, VIP is $55.00. Proceeds will be donated to the Cops for Kids of riverside county. Mention the poster in this link and get $10.00 off tickets. Admission is 21 and over.

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“The Cave will help anchor the local economy and bring new life to Big Bear’s entertainment industry in ways it simply wasn’t capable of in the past,” said the Cave’s owner, Dave Stone.

Stone has completely transformed the former movie theater into a state-of-the-art live entertainment venue that will host concerts, comedy shows, and other guest performances that are scheduled weekly year-round.

The theater will kick off its grand re-opening with a performance by Jim Curry, a John Denver tribute vocalist. Curry and his band are scheduled to rock the house at 7 p.m. on Fri., June 7 and at 7 p.m. on Sat., June 8 at the Cave, located at 40789 Village Drive in Big Bear Lake.

“The upscale theater will be the pinnacle of the community and is sure to become the entertainment venue not just for Big Bear, but the entire region,” said Stone.

The Cave will feature a dance floor, VIP seating, and a concession stand that will serve a wide selection of beer and wine. Starting in June, the theater will host a number of tribute bands that will memorialize such musical legends as: Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Mötley Crüe, Billy Idol, Metallica, AC/DC, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones.

To purchase tickets to the Jim Curry show, or for more information, call the Big Bear Lake Reservation Center at 877-825-4388 or visit EventBrite.com.

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The festival will kick off in the Inland Empire at San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, California on September 7 and 8. and make its way to Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California on September 14 and 15. To round out the tour, Rock the Bells will be establishing new festival sites at RFK Festival Grounds in Washington D.C. on September 28 and 29, and at Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 4 and 5.

Chang Weisberg (owner and founder of Guerilla Union) explains, “For the first time ever, the majority of acts have or will be releasing new music. From Tyler the Creatpr’s Wolf, Kid Cudi’s Indicud to Talib Kweli’s Prisoner of Conscious, Schoolboy Q’s Oxymoron, and Directors of Photography by Dilated Peoples, we have curated a multi-generational line-up that includes the best and brightest artists in the genre. It is not just great Hip Hop music, its great music period. Its a collection of artists who represent, respect, and recognize everything that Rock The Bells 10 has accomplished in its storied history.”

This year marks Rock the Bells’ tenth anniversary, and to celebrate and commemorate the premier hip-hop festival, Weisberg promises fans an once-in-a-lifetime experience. Rock the Bells will have original virtual performances of iconic hip-hop legends Ol’ Dirty Bastard performing with Wu-Tang Clan and Eazy-E performing with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Weisberg states: “This is not only a dream come true for the fans, but for me as well. I would have never dreamt of the day, nor the technology, for this to come to fruition. Thanks to Dr. John Acunto and his team at Gig-It, they are going to help bring these two legendary rappers back to life. But, we will set the standard only approved by Cherry Jones and Tomica Wright. This virtual performance is especially important for the legendary New York crew. The first year of Rock the Bells in 2004 was the last major performance all Wu-Tang Clan members had together before Ol’ Dirty Bastards’ untimely passing. Now, 10 years later, they will be reunited on the same stage at Rock the Bells for their 20 year anniversary.

Rock the Bells artist ambassador and famed emcee Nas states: “I’m proud to have been a partner with Rock the Bells for the past five years. This year, RTB X, will mark a significant time in hip hop. Today’s announcement is a celebration of several historic moments in the past, with a keen eye for the future. Today is only the beginning, and the future announcements that Chang and team will make will serve as proof of a genre that is as vibrant and rich as it ever was.”

John Acunto (founder and CEO of GIG-IT) states, “We are honored to be apart of Rock the Bells history-making tenth anniversary, especially with the privilege of bringing back two incredible legends to the stage. Our company has created animation and avatars for over 70 major artists for our game GIG-IT, the largest music game in history. This evening marks a beginning of the way the future was supposed to be. Furthermore, our most sincere and humble thanks to the families for their belief and support of Rock The Bells and GIG-IT.”

For the first time ever, Guerilla Union mailing lists subscribers will get the first chance to purchase specially priced tickets during an Early Bird Pre-Sale with the exclusive password. Fans are encouraged to sign up for the mailing list to receive this exclusive pre-sale password. Check www.rockthebells.net for information per market.

The next announcement of artist additions will be made in June at a New York Press Conference and Launch Party.

For more info, visit:

www.rockthebells.net

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For the first time, Select-a-Seat has a new element, Select-a-Brew.   Local breweries; Ritual Brewing Co., Dale Bros. Brewery, Kat Daddy Brewery, Bootlegger’s Brewery, Off the Grid Brewing Company, PackingHouse Brewing Company, Craft Brewing Company, and Goose Island Beer Company, will be set up on the arena floor of Citizens Business Bank Arena providing craft beer tastings.

Each tasting is just $2 to the Hope Reigns Foundation; the Reign’s charitable branch which works to enhance the health, education, and recreational opportunities of children and families within the Inland Empire. You must be 21 years of age or older to participate in the Select-A-Brew fundraiser, drink tickets for tastings are $2 each (cash only).

Select-a-Seat/Select-a-Brew will be open to the public from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. admission and parking are both free.  Reign Season Ticket Holders need to contact their Ontario Reign ticket representative for their specific time as they have exclusive access before the doors open to the public.

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Journey at Pechanga is located at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, just minutes off I-15. Open from 6:00a.m. to 6:30p.m. every day, the 18-hole, par 72 Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest designed course is set upon rolling hills at the south end of the Temecula Valley. The signature hole, number 17, is a Par 3 stretching 243 yards from the back tee box and descends more than 200 feet from the tee to the green.

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This event will feature over 100 cars, 50 motorcycles, and over 100 vendors. The streets are, of course, blocked off so you won’t be dodging moving cars as you browse through the wares. Chili cook-off contestants will be set up in the middle of Van Buren and Magnolia near the main stage (in case you want to hit up that area first!)

Before you ask, yes you can bring the kids! A kids area has been set up with bouncy houses, games, and fun food options (in case they don’t like chili!). Again so you don’t forget- May 25^th!!!

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Headlining the show is Rory Scovel, who has become a favorite in the festival circuit, performing at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, Vancouver Comedy Festival, Seattle Comedy Competition, Del Close Improv Marathon, Bumbershoot Festival, Sasquatch Music Festival and Chicago Improv Festival. His CD, “Dilation,” is currently available on iTunes.

Nate Bargatze brings his homespun Tenessee-based comedy to the Barn for the first time. He has appeared on Comedy Central Presents, Conan, Bonnaroo, CMT, and has won both the  New York Comedy Festival and the Boston Comedy Festival. He has also made five trips to Iraq and Kuwait to perform for the troops.

Alice Wetterlund has performed at clubs such as Comix and Broadway Comedy Club, Upright Citizens Brigade NY and San Francisco’s Punchline, and on such critically-acclaimed shows as College Humor Live, Big Terrific, and Tigerlily, as well as at Bridgetown and Women in Comedy Festivals. She’s also starred in TV commercials for AT&T, Budweiser, BMW and Maxwell House.

Los Angeles-based Omar Nava will serve as master of ceremonies. He has performed at the Hollywood Improv, and Last Laff Standing.

Comedy Apocalypse is the longest running comedy series in UCR history. Previous presenters, including Al Madrigal (The Daily Show), Shane Maus (Comedy Central), Greg Fitzsimmons (4 Emmy Awards), Dean Edwards (Saturday Night Live), Willie Barcena (Leno), and Jesse Joyce (writer Academy Awards).

Tickets are $12 non-students, $5 for UCR students with ID purchased in advance of the show via the UCR Theater Ticket Office or via Ticketmaster. All tickets are $12 at the door the night of the show. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8 p.m. Parking is $5 in Lot 6. More information at http://rside.ucr.edu/barnseries/ or KUCR.org.

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#1 Goodwins Organic – Menu: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_uQA0PtWgcCQUVCSVgyY041SlU/edit?usp=sharing

#2 The Viking Truck – Menu: http://www.thevikingtruck.com/uploads/1/1/1/4/11149423/hot_dog_grill_menu_-_musthavemenus.pdf

#3 Rolling Sushi Van – Menu: http://rollingsushivan.com/?page_id=2

#4 Chomp Chomp Nation Truck – Menu: http://chompchompnation.com/menu.html

#5 Meat the Greek – Menu: http://www.meat-the-greek.com/index.php?page=menu

#6 Culinary Chameleon – Specialized Menu and accepting Dining Dollars/Bear Bucks

#7 Waff n Roll – Menu: http://www.waffnroll.com/#!eat/c1se

#8 Rice Balls of Fire – Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/rice-balls-of-fire-los-angeles

#9 California Grill Truck – Menu: http://californiagrilltruck.com/

#10 SoCal New Orleans Style Snoballs – Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/new-orleans-snoballs-los-angeles

Make sure to bring cash and an appetite!

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