3,600 Miles Later, The Bowl Opens & The Museum Takes Shape

I'm back in town just in time for Redlands Bowl opening night, plus a look inside the new Museum of Redlands store

I just got back from a 3,600-mile road trip up to the Northwest. Liz and I drove everywhere from San Francisco to Ashland, Oregon, to Seaside, to Astoria, up to Seattle, back down to Sacramento, and finally back home to Redlands.

We got back on Wednesday, which is why this newsletter is hitting your inbox a few hours late.

As beautiful as it was up there, I was completely shocked by how hot it was. I'll be honest, I'm super happy to get back into Redlands with the nice cool weather and the low 80s.

We've got a massive weekend ahead. The Redlands Bowl opens its 103rd season tonight, the new Museum of Redlands is making moves, and Juneteenth takes over Sylvan Park tomorrow.

Let's get into it.

🏛️ COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

The Museum of Redlands Takes Shape

I had a request this week to talk about the new Museum of Redlands (MOR) and the Museum Store.

If you've driven past Center Street and Brookside Avenue, you've seen the construction. The Redlands Historical Museum Association is building a massive, interactive facility to preserve and celebrate our city's heritage.

The main museum isn't open yet, but the Feldkamp Family Museum Store is officially open for business.

Located right inside the museum building at 1 N Center Street, the store is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. They've got unique gifts, work from local artists, historically themed books, and custom floral services.

Every purchase supports the museum. Right now, they're running a "Celebrate America Summer Savings" event with 20% off all inventory through June. Stop by and support the history of this city.

Full details at themor.org →

🎶 REDLANDS BOWL

The 103rd Season Opens Tonight

The longest continuously running free summer music festival in the United States is back. The Redlands Bowl opens its 103rd season tomorrow, Friday, June 19, at 8:00 PM.

They're kicking off the summer with the Yacht Rock Symphony, featuring Ambrosia and John Ford Coley. If you want a seat on the benches, you know the drill—get there early and drop your blanket. Otherwise, bring your lawn chairs and grab a spot on the grass. The season runs every Tuesday and Friday night through August 14.

Full season schedule at redlandsbowl.org →

🎉 COMMUNITY EVENT

9th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Sylvan Park

The city is hosting its 9th annual Juneteenth Celebration this Saturday, June 20, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Sylvan Park (601 N. University St).

It's a free community event packed with live music, entertainment, games, and food vendors. One of the standout features this year is the FamilySearch experience presented by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where attendees can explore family history and historical records.

Full story at Community Forward Redlands →

🛒 Whole Foods Coming to North Redlands

The city has approved a new Whole Foods market for the north Redlands center. Read more.

🏫 Redlands Unified Proposes $369M Plan

The district is looking at a massive budget focused on attendance, academics, and student support. Read more.

🎬 Free Summer Movie Series at U of R

ANCA is hosting a free screening of the climate change documentary "The Human Element" this Saturday from 6-8 PM in Gregory Hall. Read more.

Friday, June 19

Yacht Rock Symphony at the Redlands Bowl (8:00 PM ) Opening night of the 103rd season featuring Ambrosia and John Ford Coley. 📍 25 Grant St, Redlands 🕐 8:00 PM 🎫 FREE Details →

Live Music at September's Restaurant (8:30 PM ) The regular Friday night live music slot. Check their socials for tonight's performer. 📍 1002 Brookside Ave, Redlands 🕐 8:30 PM 🎫 No cover

Live Music at Tartan of Redlands (Evening) Weekly live music with dinner. Reservations recommended. 📍 24 E Redlands Blvd, Redlands 🕐 Evening 🎫 No cover

Saturday, June 20

Live Music at Ritual Brewing Co. (7:00 PM) The regular Saturday night live music slot. Check their socials for tonight's performer. 📍 1315 W. Colton Ave, Redlands 🕐 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 🎫 No cover

Live Music at Tartan of Redlands (Evening) Weekly live music with dinner. Reservations recommended. 📍 24 E Redlands Blvd, Redlands 🕐 Evening 🎫 No cover

Sunday, June 21

Live Music at Hangar 24 (Midday) Sunday midday live music. Check their socials for the performer. 📍 1710 Sessums Dr, Redlands 🕐 Midday 🎫 No cover

(Note: Check Three Stags Irish Pub's Instagram @thethreestags.irishpub for their weekend lineup).

GRATITUDE & COMMUNITY

One last thing before I let you go.

It feels good to be back from 3,600 miles on the road, but there's nothing quite like coming back to a city that's firing on all cylinders.

Between the Bowl opening tonight, the new Museum of Redlands taking shape, and a packed weekend of events, this is exactly why we live here.

If you only do one thing this weekend, get down to the Bowl tomorrow.

→ Redlands Bowl Opening Night — Redlands Bowl, Friday June 19 at 8:00 PM

That's everything for this week. Stay gritty, Redlands
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That's all for this week! Thanks for reading, and we'll see you around the groves.

Stay connected, stay local,
Carlos Samaniego, EA

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