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A New Era for the Symphony + Beat the Heat This Week
A New Era for the Symphony + Beat the Heat This Week
The Redlands Symphony just made a major announcement. Plus this weekend's best events, a tax season reality check, and your Good Trouble guide.
Redlands Now
Mar 19, 2026
A New Era for the Symphony + Beat the Heat This Week |
The Redlands Symphony just made a major announcement. Plus this weekend's best events, a tax season reality check, and your Good Trouble guide. |
What's Good, Redlands?Thursday, March 19, 2026 | RedlandsNow.com Big news in the local arts scene this week. The Redlands Symphony just named their new music director and conductor. only the ninth in their nearly 75-year history. But before we get into that — the weather. Mother Nature apparently forgot what month it is.
We're looking at temperatures pushing 100 degrees through the end of the week. Twenty to thirty degrees above normal for mid-March. Drink water. Check on your neighbors. Keep the dogs off the hot pavement.
Let's get into what's happening around town. |
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Trending 🍊 GROVE STREET HEADLINES🎭 ARTS & CULTURE A New Era for the Redlands SymphonyThe Redlands Symphony Orchestra has officially named Deanna Tham as its ninth music director and conductor. She'll take the podium starting July 1 for the 2026-2027 season, which also happens to be the orchestra's 75th anniversary. Tham comes to Redlands with an impressive resume. She's currently the music director of the Union Symphony Orchestra in North Carolina and has held conducting positions with the Oregon, Omaha, and Jacksonville symphonies. The board noted they were specifically drawn to her "captivating and tenacious spirit" and her focus on community-centric musical events and education. The Symphony is a massive part of what makes Redlands unique — not many towns our size can support a professional orchestra of this caliber. Bringing in fresh leadership ahead of a milestone anniversary is a big deal for the local arts scene. Full story at the San Bernardino Sun →🌡️ WEATHER & COMMUNITY A March Heat Wave Nobody Asked ForThe National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory through Friday evening. Redlands is expected to see highs in the upper 90s to 102 degrees — roughly 20 to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year. Forecasters say there's a 60-69% chance of breaking monthly temperature records in the Inland Empire before the week is out. The city has cooling centers open for anyone who needs relief. The Gonzales Community Center (111 W Lugonia Ave ) is open Monday–Thursday 1-9 PM, Friday 2-7:30 PM, and Saturday 9 AM–3 PM. The Joslyn Senior Center (21 Grant St) is open Tuesday–Friday 9 AM–3 PM. Both locations have air conditioning, water, and activities. No cost, no appointment needed. 📅 Cooling Centers Open: Gonzales Community Center & Joslyn Senior Center · Check hours before heading over. 💼 FINANCIAL WISDOM — UPDATE As tax season hits its peak, a reminder from our sponsor Tax Debt Consultants: If you owe the IRS and can't pay, file anyway. The failure-to-file penalty is ten times more expensive than the failure-to-pay penalty. Get in the system, then set up a payment plan or explore an Offer in Compromise. Don't hide. Triage your situation → |
🌳 AROUND THE GROVES |
🍗 Batter & Butter Kitchen Opens on Nevada St. — April 3 After much anticipation, they're officially opening at 721 Nevada St. (take-out only ). Cajun Butta Wings, Carnival Waffles, and Nashville Hot Chicken. Grand opening is Friday, April 3 from 3-9 PM. 🏍️ Good Trouble Bike Night — Friday, March 27The 4th Friday monthly tradition at 922 New York St. Food trucks, live music, slow races, games, and raffles. Runs 6-9 PM. This is one of those events where you show up not knowing anyone and leave with three new friends. 🚶 Downtown Redlands Walking Tour — Saturday, March 21The Redlands Area Historical Society leads this one-hour guided tour starting at 10:00 AM at Ed Hales Park. It's $15 cash. One of the best ways to understand why downtown looks the way it does. 🤠 Boots & Bling Fundraiser — Saturday, March 28The Redlands Sunrise Rotary Club takes over The Gardens of Wild Oak Farms at 5:00 PM. Texas BBQ, line dancing, and live music by The Marvels. Tickets are nearly sold out. 🚲 Bicycle Classic Is Three Weeks Out — Register NowApril 8–12 — the pros roll through our streets. The Legends' Fondo returns April 11 — 4 route options, 15 to 67 miles. Ride like the pros do. Registration is open at redlandsclassic.com. |
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Trending 🍊 Live Music Events🎸 LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND Your ears deserve a good weekend too. Here's what's playing in and around Redlands. Thursday, March 19Bren Holmes at The Three Stags (8:30 PM)Kick off the weekend early with a free solo show by Bren Holmes. Grab a proper pint, grab a booth, and settle in. It's the right way to spend a Thursday night in downtown Redlands. 📍 Three Stags Irish Pub, 328 Orange St., Redlands 🕐 8:30-11:30 PM Friday, March 20Rend Collective Live! (7:00 PM)The Northern Irish Christian folk rock worship band brings their high-energy tour to Redlands. Expect a packed house and an incredible atmosphere. 📍 Packinghouse Christian Fellowship, Redlands 🕐 7:00 PM 🎫 Ticketmaster Saturday, March 21Hilary Watson at Strada Rossa 12 (1:00 PM )Catch alternative folk and soul artist Hilary Watson performing a daytime set during the Strada Rossa 12 event in Bryn Mawr. Good music, good vibes, perfect Saturday afternoon pacing. 📍 Redlands Strada Rossa 12, Bryn Mawr 🕐 1:00 PM Three Stags Live Music (8:00 PM)Saturday nights at the Stags. Live performance, good crowd, Orange Street atmosphere. Arrive early. It fills up for a reason. 📍 Three Stags Irish Pub, 328 Orange St., Redlands 🕐 8:00 PM Sunday, March 22Redlands Symphony: Recital Series (2:30 PM)Principal Bassoonist Jon Stehney and friends close out the Recital Series with a rompin' and rollickin' good time focused on music for bassoons. A perfect, refined Sunday afternoon. 📍 First Presbyterian Church of Redlands 🕐 2:30 PM 🎫 redlandssymphony.com One Year Anniversary Weekend at RPM (12:00 PM )Redlands Public Market is celebrating their one-year anniversary all weekend long. Sunday brings House Music from 12-5 PM and Techno & Bass from 5-8 PM. 20+ eateries, drinks, and nonstop energy. 📍 Redlands Public Market, 330 3rd St., Redlands 🕐 12:00-8:00 PM |
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One last thing before I let you go.
That Don't Tell Comedy show on Saturday — if you've never been to one of these, I'm telling you right now: grab your tickets. You will not be disappointed. Liz and I caught one the last time they came through town and we had an absolute blast. The whole concept — secret location, surprise comics, BYOB, intimate crowd — just works. It's one of those nights where you walk in not knowing what to expect and walk out saying "we need to do that again." Get the tickets. Bring someone you like. Thank me later. → DontTellComedy.com — Redlands, Saturday March 21 That's everything for this week. Stay cool, Redlands. Drink your water. Check on your neighbors. And yes — I mean stay cool literally. It's 100+ degrees out there. — Carlos Samaniego, EA RedlandsNow.com is your weekly insider guide to Redlands, California. Want to reach thousands of engaged locals? Reply to this email to ask about sponsorship opportunities. |
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