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'The Jungle Book,' at Junior University

Last chance to see this summer's Junior University production of 'The Jungle Book,' at the Roosevelt Bowl, in Perris Hill Park, on Highland Avenue, in San Bernardino. For more details, check here.

The Wizard of Oz

   

A sneak peek from the dress rehearsal of The Wizard of Oz, at the Redlands Bowl.

If you'd like to go somewhere over the rainbow to escape the summer heat - just follow the yellow brick road down to the Redlands Bowl, this Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening, July 24 -26, 2008, when the local production of "Wizard of Oz,' starts at 8:15 p.m.

However, keep in mind, the annual musical production is one of the nost popular events at the Bowl, so come early for best seating (try for at least half an hour before - even earlier if you can!) - for either the stadium seating or for BYOB - 'bring your own blanket,' for the small, grassy areas.

Though I've enjoyed all of the produtions I've seen at the Bowl over the years, I was particularly impressed by this year's dress rehearsal on Tuesday night. The costuming and staging are exceptional for a local production of this size. It has all that you've come to expect from having seen the iconic movie version - plus some fun musical numbers that you didn't get to see in the movie. The kids I viewed it with, definitely enjoyed it -- we liked it so much, we're going back again...

Cost: Whatever you can afford - donation bowls are passed at the beginning of the show. Though there isn't an admission charge - producing the play does cost money for costuming, lights and so much more - so please consider giving as generously as you can afford.

Visit the Redlands Bowl website, for additional information.

Redlands Footlighters

The Redlands Footlighters kicks off its 2007 season with a little mystery, Agatha Christies'  The Spider's Web, beginning September 6th through the 23rd. Adult tickets are $14 and students with ID, $10, for this production. The theater has arena-style seating (looking down on either side of the stage), so pretty much any seat has a good view of the action on stage.

Click on their link to find out more about the current play, the volunteer theater group, and this season's upcoming productions.

The theater is located at 1810 Barton Road, between California Street and Terracina, in Redlands. Box office info, (909) 793-2909.

(to give you a visual frame of reference, the theater shares a

parking lot with this historic building - the Asistencia) . 

Junior University

Tonight is the last chance to catch Junior University's  2007 season production of "Alice In Wonderland," at the Roosevelt Bowl, Perris Hill Park, 1001 E. Highland Avenue, San Bernardino. Curtain time is 8:15 pm - but get there early, the stadium seating fills up quickly - especially on closing night - better hurry!

Tickets are $8 adults; $4 children; $20 family. Click here for some quick answers to FAQ's about the performance and venue.