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Thu September 04 2008
The University of Redlands School of Music will introduce two new faculty members Sunday in a free concert at Memorial Chapel on campus. Jean-Se...
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The University of Redlands School of Music will introduce two new faculty members Sunday in a free concert at Memorial Chapel on campus. Jean-Sebastien Vallee, the new faculty choral conductor, will conduct Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater" and Schreker's Chamber Symphony. Anthony Suter is the new faculty composer and two of his works will receive their West Coast premieres at Sunday's concert.... read more
The University of Redlands School of Music will introduce two new faculty members Sunday in a free concert at Memorial Chapel on campus. Jean-Sebastien Vallee, the new faculty choral conductor, will conduct Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater" and Schreker's Chamber Symphony. Anthony Suter is the new faculty composer and two of his works will receive their West Coast premieres at Sunday's concert. Vallee, 29, has conducted more than 15 ensembles in the United States and his native Canada. He said he chose the "Stabat Mater" because "I really love the way the text is treated. ... And since the concert was going to be done in the chapel here, I wanted to do at least one piece which would be sacred music." The Chamber Symphony was included because its origin closely mirrors what will happen Sunday, Vallee said in a telephone interview. "The piece was written for 23 solos and that's pretty much what we've got here. ... Then we go back to what was done at the premiere of that piece, a faculty showcase in Vienna in 1916. Then we're going to do the same thing on Sunday here," he said. Suter's new works on the program are the first movement from his first string quartet and "a hymn for forgotten moons," a lyrical piece for cello and piano inspired by the British rock band Radiohead. The string quartet is built around the idea of each movement being a showcase for the different instruments. The first movement features the violins and later movements showcase the viola and cello. "The piece just starts with the two violins sort of making beautiful music together and then the other guys sneak in so that they all end up together," said Suter, who is also 29, by phone. The quartet has never been performed in its entirety. The first movement had its first performance in Vermont in summer 2007, Suter said. As for "hymn," he said, "Radiohead has a way of filling up the sonic space with this sort of very lush sound that sort of is in the background. And for me that's what the piano does. These are very thick chords, but at the same time they allow a space for the cello to really sing. ... So it's that kind of clarity in the midst of complexity that I was kind of interested in." Suter said "a hymn for forgotten moons" had its premiere in Austin, Texas, two years ago. Reach Mark Benoit at 951-368-9418 or mbenoit@PE.com
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Thu September 04 2008
Artist trading cards, which cross a work of art with a playing card, offer a miniature version of an artist's creative vision. The Redlands Art ...
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Artist trading cards, which cross a work of art with a playing card, offer a miniature version of an artist's creative vision. The Redlands Art Association is planning an October show of the collectible cards, which represent a relatively new art form. Entries will be accepted from around the world, said Sandy Davies, who is coordinating the show with Cindy Lantier. "These cards began in... read more
Artist trading cards, which cross a work of art with a playing card, offer a miniature version of an artist's creative vision. The Redlands Art Association is planning an October show of the collectible cards, which represent a relatively new art form. Entries will be accepted from around the world, said Sandy Davies, who is coordinating the show with Cindy Lantier. "These cards began in 1997 with a Swiss artist who was protesting the high price of art," said Lantier, a Redlands mixed media artist who led a recent art association workshop on making artist trading cards. They showcase a multitude of art forms, from collage to photography to rubber stamping. The only requirement is that they measure 2½ by 3½ inches, the same size as a playing card. Sometimes playing cards are used as the base, Lantier said. The cards are intended for exchange among artists, not necessarily for sale. "Unique ATCs are called originals, while sets of identical cards are called editions," Lantier said at the workshop. When a set of cards is based on a single theme, it is called a series, with appropriate numbers indicating each card's position in the grouping. "Some people put as much effort into decorating the back as they do producing the front," Lantier said. At the very least, the back includes the artist's name or signature; the date the card was produced; its original, edition or series number; and the artist's contact information. Some artists gather for card swaps. There is one at 3:30 p.m. the third Saturday of each month at the Stamp Your Heart Out store, 141-C Harvard Ave. in Claremont. Others trade online through dedicated Web sites. For the art association show, each card must be in a plastic sleeve for protection, said Davies. Entries will require a registration form with a $10 fee for as many as 10 cards. Davies will advertise the show on international Web sites. Cards must be brought or mailed to the Redlands Art Association by Oct. 11. Entries will be hung from the ceiling in the East Gallery from Oct. 11 to 18, with a swap planned on the final day of the show. "Local artists who participate can come in and choose the cards they want, after which we will send off trades to the artists who live farther away," Davies said. The gallery will keep a 20 percent commission on cards that are sold. A group of six artists spent a recent Saturday morning creating their own show entries at a workshop led by Lantier. Most were discovering the medium. "It was fun to come with no preconceived notions about the cards," said Redlands artist Sandra Meichsner, who teaches many of the association's classes for children. "I love the challenge and creativity of choosing from a plethora of materials to create little pieces of art." Redlands artist Laura Bowden said the medium suits her. "I love little things and love that I can use all kinds of scraps for this project, which doesn't take up a lot of space," she said. "Our mission at the gallery is education so we are excited to be introducing this new art form to Redlands," said Davies.
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Thu September 04 2008
SAN BERNARDINO - An 18-year-old Riverside man was sentenced to six years in prison Thursday morning for his role in the robbery and assault on a Re...
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SAN BERNARDINO - An 18-year-old Riverside man was sentenced to six years in prison Thursday morning for his role in the robbery and assault on a Redlands paraplegic man in 2007. Ronn James Odom was sentenced in San Bernardino County Superior Court after accepting a plea agreement July 31. He pleaded guilty to charges of home invasion robbery, dependent adult abuse and theft from a dependent... read more
SAN BERNARDINO - An 18-year-old Riverside man was sentenced to six years in prison Thursday morning for his role in the robbery and assault on a Redlands paraplegic man in 2007. Ronn James Odom was sentenced in San Bernardino County Superior Court after accepting a plea agreement July 31. He pleaded guilty to charges of home invasion robbery, dependent adult abuse and theft from a dependent adult. He was among four young males who burst into the Redlands apartment of Steven Kile on April 22, 2007, after meeting him via the Internet. Kile, who cannot speak, was thrown from his wheelchair and beaten. Electronic equipment, including a device Kile uses to communicate, was stolen. All four defendants have accepted plea agreements. Deputy District Attorney Tristan Svare has said that Odom received the longest prison term because he was the one who beat Kile. All three adults are from Riverside. Deshon Lamar Matthews, 15, of San Bernardino, accepted a plea agreement Nov. 28 and was sentenced to three years in prison on Jan. 4. Reach John F. Berry at 909-806-3058 or jberry@PE.com
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Thu September 04 2008
REDLANDS - Redlands police on Thursday began vacating Safety Hall on Brookside Avenue because of safety concerns with the 47-year-old building. ...
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REDLANDS - Redlands police on Thursday began vacating Safety Hall on Brookside Avenue because of safety concerns with the 47-year-old building. The city jail has been temporarily closed and the records bureau, patrol division and other services are moving to locations across the city, officials said. "It's going to be cumbersome for people for a while, but we'll keep the level of servic... read more
REDLANDS - Redlands police on Thursday began vacating Safety Hall on Brookside Avenue because of safety concerns with the 47-year-old building. The city jail has been temporarily closed and the records bureau, patrol division and other services are moving to locations across the city, officials said. "It's going to be cumbersome for people for a while, but we'll keep the level of service as high as we can," Police Chief Jim Bueermann said. The move comes after structural engineers and contractors discovered asbestos and other problems during preliminary work to make the aging building earthquake-safe. Structural engineer Weiquan Tan, a principal with San Bernardino-based W Tan Engineering, noted in a letter to the city that he had observed cracks indicating structural failure of concrete panels. Tan suggested the city "take measures to prevent bodily injury or death from possible collapse of the structure." The building at 212 Brookside Ave. houses much of Redlands' police operations, including the city jail, records bureau and patrol division. The records department, fingerprinting and most other public operations will move to a west substation at 1150 Brookside Ave., Suite J-1A, said Carl Baker, Redlands spokesman. Some services may not be immediately available. Redlands residents wanting to file a police report or obtain a vehicle release can do so at the west substation from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Baker said. The Police Department's jail is temporarily closed. Prisoners will be booked into San Bernardino County jail facilities in San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga, Bueermann told City Council members during Wednesday's regularly scheduled meeting. Jail booking logs will be available at Redlands' police annex at 30 Cajon St., Baker said. The watch commander, support services and forensics will move to the police annex building across from City Hall on Cajon Street. The city's drug court and Police and Corrections Team offices will move to a north substation at 1568 N. Orange St. A compete list of new locations for various police services is available at www.ci.redlands.ca.us/police , on the city's Web site. City Council members, meanwhile, have authorized an engineering study to further evaluate the building's safety. On Wednesday, the council authorized as much as $280,000 for possible removal and reconstruction of the building's roof and additional engineering evaluation and inspection of the building. The building houses the city's aging communications equipment, which likely will need to be updated within the next two years, City Manager N. Enrique Martinez said.
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Wed September 03 2008
What's new: Cali Clothing Outlet in Redlands. What it is: A women's clothing store. What it offers: Discount designer clothing for wome...
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What's new: Cali Clothing Outlet in Redlands. What it is: A women's clothing store. What it offers: Discount designer clothing for women. The store carries a variety of mid-range and high-end labels, including Jones New York, Kasper, Tahari, Anne Klein and Calvin Klein. There are also a few runway dresses from designer Badgley Mischka. Cali Clothing Outlet is family owned and o... read more
What's new: Cali Clothing Outlet in Redlands. What it is: A women's clothing store. What it offers: Discount designer clothing for women. The store carries a variety of mid-range and high-end labels, including Jones New York, Kasper, Tahari, Anne Klein and Calvin Klein. There are also a few runway dresses from designer Badgley Mischka. Cali Clothing Outlet is family owned and operated. The business is the outgrowth of a hobby that store co-owner Denise Kennedy picked up about five years ago while looking for inexpensive office wear. As a fan of designer women's clothing, Kennedy said she found herself searching online because of "the incredible discounts that were offered." Eventually, buying and selling women's suits online became an enjoyable pastime and, later blossomed into a profitable cyber business. "I love women's designer clothing," said Kennedy. The 1,000-square-foot retail space features dresses, suits and accessories in a variety of styles ranging from casual to formal. Inventory comes from store stock that Kennedy buys directly from major department stores, she said. She purchases the items at extreme discounts because some are from last year or were excess, she said. As a result, Cali Clothing merchandise sells for about 80 percent less than retail, she said. "Business has been good," she said. "I think everybody is looking for a discount." When it's open: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. When it opened: February Where it is: 461 Tennessee St., Suite E, Redlands. Who owns it: Denise and Dan Kennedy About the owners: Denise Kennedy has a background in human resources. Her husband is an information systems professional. Their two youngest sons, Patrick and Nathaniel, work at the store. The family lives in Redlands. How many employees: Four. What's next: Expanding Cali's Internet business. Find out more: on the Web, www.CaliClothingOutlet.com or call 909-798-3151. Is your business new in town? Expanding? Celebrating a significant milestone? You can share that news with the community every week in The Press-Enterprise's Business Scrapbook. Go to www.PE.com/business/scrapbook to submit an item for consideration.
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