Tuesday, July 12th 2011
Sherlock Holmes A Game of Shadows trailer released
Just released today from Warner Brothers, check out the trailer for the new Sherlock Holmes film, A Game of Shadows. The film is set for release on December 16th.
The film stars Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law, Noomi Rapace, and Jared Harris.
Filed Under: Movies
Wednesday, June 29th 2011
MEET THE NEW CAST MEMBERS OF LAW AND ORDER SVU!
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" has found its new detectives.Kelli Giddish and Danny Pino are cast on the drama series to joinMariska Hargitay, who has asked for a reduced role in the upcoming season to focus on her family.
"Kelli and Danny are two great actors who will join a proven cast headed by Mariska Hargitay as this exceptional series heads into a very promising 13th season," NBC Entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt says in a statement released on Monday, June 27.
"I'm very pleased that we have two amazing actors joining the cast," executive producer/creator Dick Wolf adds. "I know this combination will give us the opportunity to explore the world of SVU with new eyes."
Details about Giddish and Pino's roles are still under wraps, but it is believed that Giddish takes the role which was reportedly offered toJennifer Love Hewitt. Pino, meanwhile, will essentially replaceChristopher Meloni who decided not to return to the show this year.
Kelli Giddish appeared on long-running soap opera "All My Children" and short-lived NBC's series "Chase". The 31-year-old actress has also guest starred on "SVU" as well as "Law & Order: Criminal Intent", which recently aired its series finale.
Filed Under: Movies
Sunday, June 26th 2011
FREE SUMMER FUN
O.K. SO EVERY SUMMER MY FAMILY AND I HEAD OUT TO THE REDLANDS BOWL FOR THEIR SHOWS!!! IT'S ABSOLUTELY AMAAAAAAAZING!!! WE'VE SEEN EVERYTHING FROM BALLETS TO MUSICALS!!! IT'S FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY...ALL AGES... AND IT'S FREE!!! (SEE BELOW FOR THE ENTIRE PROGRAM SCHEDULE)
YOU CAN BRING COOLERS/PICNIC BASKETS AND BLANKETS/LAWN CHAIRS/ETC!!!
GET THERE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE PARKING IS RIIIIIIIIIIDICULOUS!!!
P.S. I'M REALLY EXCITED TO RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S "CINDERELLA" PLAY THIS SUMMER (JULY 28, 29, & 30)!!!
2011 REDLANDS BOWL SUMMER
MUSIC FESTIVAL
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
All artist programs begin at 8:15 p.m. and run on Tuesdays and Fridays, with some select Saturdays added. The Community Sing begins prior to most Tuesday evenings at 7:15 p.m.
Special Note: Marine Corps Band Program on August 6 has been cancelled.
Fri., June 24 THE SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY: “Pop Dreams 2011,” conducted by Frank Paul Fetta. Film, television, and recording star James Darren brings a touch of romance to the Bowl with his mellow, smooth-as-silk vocals in a performance showcasing great American standards and his own pop hits. Co-sponsored by Clara Mae Clem.
Tues., June 28 WINNERS OF THE 60TH ANNUAL YOUNG ARTISTS AUDITIONS. Pre-concert performance by the Youth Ensemble of Strings, directed by Karen Thurman-Palmer. No Community Sing. Sponsored by the Associates of the Redlands Bowl.
Fri., July 1 Dark in observance of the national holiday.
Tues., July 5 HIGHLAND WAY. Led by the charismatic Brian Caldwell from Glasgow, Highland Way presents a rousing Celtic experience with a Scottish flair. From “kick up your heels” high energy reels and jigs to wistful ballads and sly humor, this program promises great fun for all. Special guest appearance by the Kevin R. Blandford Memorial Pipe Band. Co-sponsored by Victor & Lisa Marabella.
Fri., July 8 LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS. Considered one of the nation’s leading children’s choirs, this group of energetic young performers inspires audiences with their joyful singing. Their exceptional artistry shines on works from classical to jazz, spirituals, and world folk music. Co-sponsored by The Kiwanis Clubs of Redlands.
Tues., July 12 UNITED STATES COAST GUARD BAND. Their stirring patriotic arrangements, inspiring marches, virtuosic solos, and swinging jazz charts have earned the USCG Band a reputation as one of the finest professional concert bands in the world. Co-sponsored by Paul & Joann Barich in loving memory of Phyllis Barich.
Fri., July 15 PACIFICO DANCE COMPANY. California’s premiere Mexican-American folklorico company thrills audiences with its unique and impressive repertoire, colorful costumes, and lively choreography. Co-sponsored by La-Z-Boy West.
Tues. July 19 BARRAGE: “Sound Track of the World.” In an electrifying tribute to the versatility of the violin, the young, hip cast of Barrage delivers a high-octane fiddlefest with elaborate choreography, amazing energy, and musical virtuosity that will take your breath away.
Fri. July 22 REDLANDS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: “Beethoven Reveries,” conducted by Frank Paul Fetta. Featuring guest pianist Esther Keel performing Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto. Co-sponsored by Glenn Vernet.
Tues. July 26 Dress Rehearsal – Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” No Community Sing.
Thurs., Fri., Sat. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “CINDERELLA.” A magical fairy tale is reborn
July 28, 29 & 30 with all the originality, charm and elegance that are the hallmarks of a Rodgers & Hammerstein production. Adapted for the stage with great warmth and much hilarity, this enchanting story transports the audience to a miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, where the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits. Wayne Scott, producer/director. Co-sponsored by The Physicians of Beaver Medical Group.
Tues., Aug. 2 DR. JACK POSTER: A Tribute to Harry James & Friends. Master trumpet artist Dr. Poster leads his band in a swingin’ tribute to the very best music of the Big Band era. Featuring vocalists Troy Clarke and Cassie Miller, and clarinetist Ken Dahleen. Co-sponsored by Carol Baker, Baker’s Drive-Ins.
Fri., Aug. 5 A DREAMY NIGHT OF OPERA. Frank Paul Fetta, conductor. The glorious voices of four virtuoso opera singers soar in a rich potpourri of opera’s most beautiful solo and ensemble arias. Performed with orchestra. Co-sponsored by Esri.
Sat., Aug. 6 CANCELLED.
Tues. Aug. 9 LISA HALEY AND THE ZYDEKATS. Described as the most joyful American/Cajun/Zydeco act on tour today, Lisa and her all-star band serve up a zesty musical feast of original tunes and Louisiana Bayou rhythms seasoned with boundless energy, spirited instrumentals, and compelling vocals. Co-sponsored by Ken & Judith Stanford.
Fri.& Sat. STATE STREET BALLET OF SANTA BARBARA: “Jungle Book.”
Aug. 12 & 13 The ballet follows the adventures of Mowgli, a "man cub" who was lost in the jungle and saved from the evil tiger Shere Khan by a pack of wolves. They raise the boy as their own with the help of the loveable bear Baloo and the panther Bagheera, but eventually Mowgli must find his way back to humans. Rodney Gustafson, Artistic Director. Co-sponsored by David & Robin Maupin of Maupin Financial Services to celebrate the children of Micah House.
Tues., Aug. 16 DALLAS BRASS. One of America’s foremost musical ensembles returns to the Bowl with a repertoire that includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood, and patriotic music blended with wit, humor and a whole lot of fun. As a special feature of the concert, Dallas Brass will invite Redlands middle school and high school band students who participated in a residency clinic to perform with them on stage. Co-sponsored by Norma Nesbitt.
Fri., Aug. 19 REDLANDS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: “Finale Visions,” conducted by Frank Paul Fetta. Featuring virtuoso violinist Roberto Cani performing “Scottish Fantasy” by Max Bruch. Fireworks will accompany the orchestra finale.
Programs subject to change
FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO http://www.redlandsbowl.org/
Filed Under: Art
Tuesday, June 7th 2011
MARK WAHLBERG AND JUSTIN BIEBER SET TO STAR IN BASKETBALL FILM!
In April we told you Mark Wahlberg and Justin Bieber were going to be working on a new film together. Now we know what the film is about: Basketball!
Mark Wahlberg gave scant details to MTV News - including the fact that he thought he was going to be the young character, not Bieber!
"Wait till you see me and Bieber in the flick. Think of like 'The Color of Money,' " he teased. "So I get this call from Paramount [where they tell me about the story about] an old guy and a young guy. I'm like, 'Cool, let's get Jack [Nicholson]. Let's get Robert De Niro. Let's get Robert Duvall.' And they go, 'What about Garrett Hedlund?'
"I'm like, 'For what?' " he further recalled. "They're like, 'For the young guy.'"
Justin Bieber was also thin on the details, "You'll have to see. I can't really reveal too much about it."
Filed Under: Sports
Wednesday, May 11th 2011
FORMER MICHIGAN AND NBA STAR ROBERT "TRACTOR" TRAYLOR FOUND DEAD IN APARTMENT IN PUERTO RICO AT AGE 34!
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Robert "Tractor" Traylor, the former Michigan star whose brief NBA career fizzled after seven unspectacular seasons, was found dead in his oceanfront apartment in Puerto Rico, his Puerto Rican professional team confirmed Wednesday.
The 34-year-old Traylor died of an apparent heart attack. He battled lingering weight problems throughout his NBA career and underwent surgery in fall 2005 to repair an enlarged aorta discovered when he failed an offseason physical with the New Jersey Nets.
While Traylor never averaged more than 5.7 points per game in the NBA and made just 73 starts in seven seasons in Milwaukee, Cleveland, Charlotte and New Orleans, it's his college career at Michigan that will be his legacy. The Detroit native averaged 13.3 points and 8.2 rebounds in three seasons with the Wolverines, but he was best known for his gregarious personality, massive girth and colorful nickname.
Traylor lived up to his "Tractor Traylor" moniker at Michigan, using his 300-pound frame to impose his will on defenders on the low block yet showing nimbleness and athleticism unexpected from a player of his size. His best season came as a junior when he was named MVP of the Big Ten's inaugural conference tournament in 1998, playing well enough to lead Michigan to the second round of the NCAA tournament and get taken sixth by Dallas in the NBA draft.
What tarnishes Traylor's legacy at Michigan is that every game he played has since been stricken from the record books.
The McDonald's All-American was one of the players involved in a highly publicized rollover car accident in 1996 during a recruiting visit by future Michigan State star Mateen Cleaves. That triggered a six-year NCAA investigation into the Michigan program that uncovered payments from booster Ed Martin to Traylor and other players and resulted in the program landing on probation.
That Traylor made it to Michigan at all was an achievement in itself considering the rough childhood he endured in Detroit's tough West side. Traylor lived with his grandmother during high school while his mother battled drug problems, and he often served as a father figure for his younger brother.
Traylor's generosity toward his family and childhood friends landed him in financial and legal trouble as Dan Wetzel describes in this 2007 column, but he overcame that to continue his basketball career overseas. Traylor played in Turkey, Italy and Puerto Rico, earning defensive player of the year in his Puerto Rican league last year.
Filed Under: Sports
