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The Phantom of the Opera September 23 thru October 17
For his final overture in Los Angeles, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA returns to the Pantages Theatre to take your breath away. Andrew Lloyd Webber's international award-winning phenomenon directed by Harold Prince has woven its magical spell over standing room audiences in more than 100 cities worldwide and is now the longest running show in Broadway history. Don't miss your last chance to experience this timeless story of seduction and despair and the one show The London Sunday Times called “God's gift to the musical theatre.” Pictured: TIM MARTIN GLEASON as The Phantom. Photo credit: Joan Marcus
• The Pantages Theatre — (323) 468-1770 — www.broadwayla.org


Rain A Tribute To The Beatles September 24 thru 26

Rain is a multi-media, multi-dimensional experience...a fusion of historical footage and hilarious television commercials from the 1960s lights up video screens and live cameras zoom in for close-ups. “A thrilling bit of time-warping nostalgia…Boomer Heaven!” raves The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Uncanny!" 

• Fox Performing Arts Center – (877) 308-2929 – www.broadwayinriverside.com

The 9th Tango A Stage Dance Drama October 14 thru 17

The 9th Tango™ storyline is electrifying and you'll feel yourself tingle! The dancing is absolutely flamboyant, exquisite, sensual and exotic! These world acclaimed dancers were discovered by the previous lighting director of Cirque Du Soleil Las Vegas. Dance, romance, passion and forbidden pleasures grace the stage. You'll see the chemistry between the dancers and feel the heat 27 rows back! The ongoing sensual story is told by a young woman who shares the steamy details of her heart. Brilliant analogies and parallels in relationships are drawn from the dancer's experience. Now you can see this amazing acceleration of dance and passion featuring the exquisite Argentine Tango, sassy, sultry West Coast Swing and sensual stiletto heels Exotic Pole Dancing. Dazzling, Ultra Feminine, Ultra Masculine, Visually Stunning! The wildest ride of your life...and then you won't want it to be over yet! Featuring smooth jazz guest artist Will Donato — The Sensual Sax Man of 'Art of Sax.' Doors open 1 hour before for viewing of the awesome Maserati Gran Turismo sports coupe, the enviable dance shoe collection display and the "live" sax man setting the mood. Then later see him use his saxophone to set the stage on fire with an exotic pole dancer! Buy your seat now!

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com

Randy Travis October 22

Randy Travis is a three-time Grammy Award-winning country music singer, songwriter and actor whose success helped country music's transition from the backyard to the front porch, and paved the way for the new wave of country performers. Photo by Eric Swanson 2007. www.ericswanson.com

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com

Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan October 24

Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan has literally been in existence for 100 years and has been credited with revolutionizing their style of music. They've recorded albums, starred in over 200 movies, and performed all over the world; all the while cementing their status as the premier Mariachi group in existence.

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com

The Color Purple October 29 thru 31

The Color Purple is a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world. Nominated for eleven Tony® Awards, The Color Purple is a landmark theatrical event, a celebration of love, and a Broadway phenomenon. With a joyous GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, The Color Purple is capturing the hearts of young and old, uniting audiences in a community of joy. 

• Fox Performing Arts Center – (877) 308-2929 – www.broadwayinriverside.com

Kenny Loggins October 30

Kenny Loggins' impact on the music business has been extraordinary with twelve of his albums going to Platinum and beyond. A supremely talented singer-songwriter and guitarist, Kenny believes in the power of song to communicate.

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com

Soup-er-Stars of Service Luncheon, Friday, November 5

Soup-er-Stars of Service Luncheon, Friday, November 5 th , 12-1:30 p.m. held at The Salvation Army Downtown Riverside Corps at 3695 1 st Street, Riverside. Soup-er-stars of Service Honorees: Riverside's Mayor Loveridge, City Council Members, new Police Chief, Fire Chief, Henry Coil of Tilden and Coil, Emmy award winning journalist Mary Parks, and celebrity chef Martha Green, will be serving up Martha's 3 delicious hearty soups in your all-you-can-eat jumbo souvenir soup mug, along with Martha's toppings bar, freshly baked bread & the Victoria Club's Chef Jaimes homemade dessert.  Opportunity tickets will also be sold for an IPad for $5 each. Donations will make Thanksgiving Dinner & Holiday Food Boxes & Toys possible for your neighbors in need. $200 for a table of (8), $30 pre-sell tickets, $35 tickets at the door.  951-784-4490 for reservations or mail check, to the address above, made payable to The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary.

• The Salvation Army Downtown Riverside Corps – (951) 784-4490

Eric Burdon & The Animals November 7

Eric Burdon's life has been a musical journey matched by few other performers in rock-music history. He has gone from the driving force of the grittiest British Invasion band, to pioneering the San Francisco psychedelic rock scene, to fronting WAR - the biggest funk band of the 1970's, to cutting an LP with an early influence, jazz-blues great Jimmy Witherspoon, to forming a new group of "Animals."

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com

Point of Grace November 10

The McCallum welcomes this Contemporary Christian trio that has sold over five million albums, won 9 Dove Awards, gotten two Grammy nods, written 8 books and garnered two Platinum and five Gold records as well as 27 consecutive #1 singles.

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com

Thirteenth Annual Dance Under The Stars Choreography Festival November 13 thru 14

Featuring both professional (Division I) and pre-professional (Division II) dancers, this popular festival offers you exciting choreography in various styles from ballet to modern to hip-hop. Experience the best of what's new in dance.

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy November 18

Calling all hep cats ... Opening night of The Desert Symphony's "Encore" Season features the return of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performing with The Desert Symphony. Put on your zoot suit, daddy-o, and come swing with us.

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com

Michael Feinstein & Christine Ebersole November 19

Broadway star Christine Ebersole won the 2007 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her work in Grey Gardens, a role which won her numerous additional awards and honors. She also won a 2001 Tony for Best Actress in a revival of 42nd Street and was nominated for a Tony for her work in 2003's Dinner at Eight. Pictured: Christine Ebersole.

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com

An Evening with Bill Bryson November 21

With a wacky worldview — and wanderlust — that garners him comparisons to everyone from Chaucer to Dave Barry, Bill Bryson entertains audiences around the world with his travelogues and insights into the intricacies of language. His best-selling books include: The Lost Continent, A Walk in the Woods, I'm A Stranger Here Myself, and In a Sunburned Country. Bryson's presentations provide a whimsical look at his travels, writings and the people he has met along the way as he illustrates the role travel plays in bringing people and societies together.

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com

Keyboard Conversations with Jeffery Siegel November 22

An exciting evening of memorable melodies and jazzy rhythms. Gershwin's rarely heard solo piano version of Rhapsody in Blue, his little known Novelette in 4ths and Sleepless Night, as well as music of Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, and the King of Ragtime, Scott Joplin.

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com

Blue Man Group November 28

Blue Man Group will thrill Palm Desert with its high-octane theatrical experience. Escape the ordinary and surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music, and technology. If you've never seen Blue Man Group, it's a must-see. If you're already a fan, don't miss it.

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com

Gloriana December 4

Gloriana is a four-member vocal group featuring brothers Tom and Mike Gossin along with Rachel Reinert and Cheyenne Kimball. See this electrifying young band that was nominated for the 2010 Academy Of Country Music Top New Vocal Group.

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com

Dave Koz & Friends - A Smooth Jazz Christmas 2010 December 12

With Special Guests Jonathan Butler, Brian Culbertson and Candy Dulfer

Dave Koz & Friends 2010 Smooth Jazz Christmas tour will be extra-special as South African singer/guitarist Jonathan Butler, keyboardist Brian Culbertson and Dutch saxophone star Candy Dulfer join the multi-GRAMMY® nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire in celebrating the joys of the season. This will be Dulfer's first tour with Koz, while favorites Butler and Culbertson are back by popular demand. The tour has become a cherished tradition for fans and 2010 marks its 13th anniversary. The foursome will perform hits from their respective catalogues and join together on a variety of holiday standards for a high-energy, soul-inspiring show the whole family will love. Koz, who recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, has released three classic holiday albums — December Makes Me Feel This Way, A Smooth Jazz Christmas By Dave Koz & Friends, and Memories of a Winter's Night. The Dave Koz & Friends 2010 Smooth Jazz Christmas Tour with Special Guests Jonathan Butler, Brian Culbertson and Candy Dulfer will run Thanksgiving to Christmas 2010.

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com

The Nutcracker December 14

Bring the entire family and celebrate the holidays with the beauty and wonder of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet.

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com

Holiday Spectacular December 17

Come join The Desert Symphony in its annual family tradition. This concert is a festive celebration of seasonal favorites. Among the highlights will be the Palm Desert High School Chamber Singers and a special guest narrating a holiday favorite. And of course Santa will be there with his bag of goodies.

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com

The Debby Boone & John Davidson Christmas Show December 18

Television and Broadway musical star John Davidson and singer Debbie Boone present a song-filled tribute to the magic of the holiday season.

• McCallum Theatre — (760) 340-ARTS — www.mccallumtheatre.com