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arts&cultureTHE CALENDAR

‘DANIEL’ THROUGH SEPT. 29 – Biblical stories and prophecies from the book of Daniel. LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands; 909-335-3037; www.lifehousetheater.com. Also: “Man of La Mancha,” Oct. 12-Nov. 10; “Scrooge!” Nov. 23-Dec. 29; “Revelation,” Jan. 11-Feb. 2.

‘THE 39 STEPS’ THROUGH SEPT. 29 – This combination of a Hitchcock-type thriller and juicy spy novel, mixed with a dash of Monty Python, follows an average Joe as he encounters more than 150 zany characters. Redlands Footlighters, 1810 Bar ton Road, Redlands; 909-793-2909; www.redlandsfootlighters.org. Also: “The Uninvited,” Nov. 7-24.

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MUSEUM THROUGH NOV. 24 – Special events include Ear th Science Week, Oct. 13-19; National Fossil Day, Oct. 16; Great California ShakeOut, Oct. 17; Flights of Fancy, Nov. 22-24. 2024 N. Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; 909-307-2669; www.sbcountymuseum.org.

APPLE SEASON THROUGH NOVEMBER – Visit orchards, taste fresh apples and cider, enjoy hot apple pie at one of the several family restaurants. Oak Glen, east of Yucaipa and nor th of Beaumont, off Interstate 10; www.oakglen.net.

ART IN THE ALLEY 7 SEPT. 15 – Art show featuring works by more than 20 ar tists, live acoustic music, poetry readings and more. Augie’s Coffee House, 113 N. Fifth St., Redlands; noon to 6:30 p.m.; free admission; 909-798-2255, www.augiescoffeehouse.com.

FREEDOM-UP FALL FEST SEPT. 22-OCT. 27 – Six-week Sunday night concer t and worship series. Packinghouse Outdoor Amphitheater, 27165 San Bernardino Ave., Redlands; 6-8 p.m.; www.thepackinghouse.org.

THE RIDES SEPT. 24 – Featuring Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Barry Goldberg. Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside; 951-779-9800; www.foxriversidelive.com. Also: Colbie Caillat, Sept. 27; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Sept. 28; Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, Oct. 11; “Stomp,” Oct. 12-13; Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, Oct. 18; Sheila E. and Jessy J Lakin, Oct. 26; Anjelah Johnson, Nov. 1; “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,” Nov. 8-9; “Million Dollar Quartet,” Nov. 22; Abba Mania, Nov. 23; La Sierra University Sounds of the Season, Dec. 7.

CAR SHOW OCT. 6 – 23rd annual Memorial Veterans Car Show, produced by Volunteers for Veterans Foundation. Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center, 11201 Benton St., Loma Linda; 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; www.veterancarshow.com.

JOHN WITHERSPOON OCT. 10 – With Don “DC” Curry and Michael Colyar. San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; 800-359-2464; www.sanmanuel.com.

REDLANDS SYMPHONY OCT. 12 – Violinist Svetlana Kosakovskaya joins the symphony for the 63rd season opener on Brahms’ Violin Concer to and other works. Jon Robertson conducts. Memorial Chapel, University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave.; 8 p.m.; 909-748-8018; www.redlandssymphony.com. Also: Connect with an Old Friend, with three works by Mozar t, Nov. 23.

FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE OCT. 12 – Tours, demonstrations, hot dogs and punch; par t of Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6–12. Redlands Fire Station,

525 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 909-798-7600.

ART FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE OCT. 18-20 – Annual ar t show and sale features works from more than 60 ar tists in a variety of media, including acrylics, oils, watercolor, jewelry, photography, pottery, metal sculpture and stained glass. Redlands United Church of Christ, 168 Bellevue Ave.; free admission; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 20; 909-793-3520; www.ar tforheavenssake.org.

MAVTV 500 INDYCAR OCT. 19 – IndyCar f inale featuring the Firestone Indy Lights, followed by the IZOD IndyCar Series under the lights. Auto Club Speedway, 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana; 909-429-5060, www.autoclubspeedway.com. Also: Fastrack Riders, Oct. 4-6; IndyCar qualifying, Oct. 18.

QUILT SHOW OCT. 19-20 – Presented by Citrus Belt Quilters, the event will feature entries between 50 inches and 200 inches in diameter. Theme: “Nature in the Orchard.” Yucaipa Community Center, 34900 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa; www.citrusbeltquilters.org.

BRYAN ADAMS OCT. 20 – In concer t, with a par ty following the show. Agua Caliente Casino Resor t Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; 888-999-1995; www.hotwatercasino.com. Also: Lewis Black, Oct. 25; Wanda Sykes, Nov. 1; The Moody Blues, Nov. 2; Neil Sedaka, Nov. 16; Aaron Lewis, Nov. 30.

HAUNTED GROVE EXPERIENCE OCT. 25-27 – Wine, food, classic haunts, live music, and vignettes featuring the Bard’s most notorious villains, monsters and tor tured characters set in and about the orchards and gardens of a private Redlands estate. Adults only. Tours, which last 90 minutes, star t from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; $55; 909-335-7377, www.redlandsshakespearefestival.com.

INLAND MASTER CHORALE OCT. 26-27 – Songs of Innocence. First United Methodist Church, 1 E. Olive (at Cajon), Redlands; 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; 909-798-4462; www.inlandmasterchorale.org. Also: Season of Light, Dec. 14-15.

WINTER JAM NOV. 8 – Featuring Newsboys, Crowder and Tenth Avenue North. Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 909-244-5600; www.cbbankarena.com. Also: Give Love Tour, Nov. 9; Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Nov. 29.

ANNIVERSARY EVENTS THROUGH NOV. 26 – Several regular and special events take place this fall that are linked to the city’s 125th anniversary, including: Family Service Association’s Dinner in the Grove, Sept. 28; Smiley Library Family Day, Oct. 5; Fire Station Open House, Oct. 12; University of Redlands Homecoming, Oct. 19; University of Redlands Town & Gown 30th anniversary par ty, Oct. 26; Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Nov. 2; Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11; Annual Inter faith Council Thanksgiving Celebration, Nov. 16; Screening of the 125th anniversary f ilm at Esri, Nov. 26. Information: www.cityofredlands.org and www.redlandsdailyfacts.com.

Dinner in the Grove

Sept. 21 – Inland Empire Heart & Stroke Walk to benefit the American Heart Association. Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario; 6-10:30 a.m.; www.ieheartwalk.org, 310-424-4174.

Sept. 25 – Munchin’ at the Mansion fundraiser to support the mission of the Court Appointed Special Advocates, which appoints volunteers to mentor and be advocates for foster children. Food and drinks from local restaurants, bakeries and other establishments. Edwards Mansion, 2064 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; 909-881-6760; http://casaofsb.org.

Sept. 28 – Ninth annual Dinner in the Grove, presented by Family Service Association of Redlands in the orange groves east of Redlands at a scenic viewpoint on the property of Jack and Laura Dangermond. Proceeds benefit families in need from Redlands and the surrounding area. 5:30 p.m.; $115 and $175; 909-793-2673.

Oct. 6 — Kimberly Crest Soiree, a garden party featuring f ine food and drinks from local outlets and entertainment from local talent. Proceeds benefit the preservation of Kimberly Crest House & Gardens. 1325 Prospect Drive, Redlands; 909-792-2111; http://kimberlycrest.org/soriee.

Oct. 12 — Slice of Hope benefit golf scramble, with proceeds to benefit YouthHope. Yucaipa Valley Golf, 33725 Chapman Heights Road, Yucaipa; $100, $375 a foursome; www.youthhope.org.

Oct. 25 — Fourth annual charity golf tournament, presented by C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and the San Bernardino County Public Defenders Office. Tukwet Canyon Golf Club, 36211 Champions Drive, Beaumont; 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 909-881-6760, http://casaofsb.org.

Nov. 11 – Eighth annual Building A Generation golf tournament to benefit programs that ensure youth have a stable and healthy childhood. Entry cost include greens fees, golf cart, lunch and dinner reception. Redlands Country Club, 1749 Garden St.; $150 before Oct. 1, $175 after; 909-793-8822, www.buildingageneration.org.

Nov. 14 – “The Simple Joys of Christmas,” the annual holiday auction presented by Bonnes Meres, a nonprofit that helps at-risk children in San Bernardino County. National Orange Show Events Center, 689 S. E St., San Bernardino; $60; http://bonnesmeres.org.

Dec. 31 – Lights for Little Lives Memorial Walk, annual event to remember children who have died, presented by The Unforgettables Foundation. Walk starts at 3:30 p.m. at the Ronald McDonald House, 11365 Anderson St., Loma Linda; 909-335-1600, www.theunforgettables.com.

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HALL OF FAME CEREMONY NOV. 7 – The 1968 Redlands High School Bee football team — the only one to go undefeated during the program’s 50-plus years — will be inducted into the Redlands High School Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Orton Center. Coached by Don Gifford and Jim Scribner, the Terrier Pups were a dominating force during that banner season and averaged more than 30 points per game. Their nine opponents scored a combined 20 points. The Bees, all RHS students, ran the same plays as the school’s varsity squad, and players often would be called up to f ill gaps in the varsity lineup on Friday nights. This year’s Hall of Fame dinner and ceremony will mark f irst reunion of the team, and about 20 players are expected to attend. The night’s other inductees are John Butler (1968, football, basketball and track), Hank Mercado (1964, football), Randy Orwig (1968, basketball and baseball) and Jamie Vessey (2005, swimming and water polo). Orton Center, University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave.; tickets and information: 909-793-0624, www.rhsathletichalloffame.org.

APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL NOV. 29-DEC. 1 – Apple butter making demonstrations and other activities that pay tribute to the customs of pioneer families, including an old-fashioned hoedown featuring music by Riley’s Mountaineers. Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho, 39611 Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen; 909-797-1005, www.losriosrancho.com. Also: Currier & Ives Christmas, Dec. 6-8, 14-15.

CHARO DEC. 13 – In concer t. Morongo Casino Resor t and Spa, 4955 Seminole Drive, Cabazon; 9 p.m.; 888-667-6646; www.morongocasinoresor t.com. Also: Hiroshima, Dec. 20.

HISTORICAL GLASS MUSEUM ONGOING – More than 7,000 items — dating from the 1800s to today — made by American glass makers and ar tists are available for display. 1157 N. Orange St., Redlands; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, weekday group tours by appointment; 909-798-0868; http://historicalglassmuseum.com.

MARKET NIGHT ONGOING – One of the most successful cer tif ied farmers markets in Southern California features more than 150 food and merchandise booths. East State Street (between Orange and Ninth streets), downtown Redlands; 6-9 p.m. Thursdays; 909-798-7548.

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By LUANNE J. HUNT

Breast cancer survivor

cherie towers completed

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2008 after undergoing two

mastectomies in two years — and it was

one of the most positive things that ever

could have

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she says.

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the single mother

to take charge of

her own health,

and it also gave

her a renewed

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“i think the moments that smack you in

the face are good in many ways,” said

towers, the director of volunteer services at

redlands community Hospital. “it gave me

time to reflect, and i realized that i needed

to make more time for fun and also not

stress out about stuff as much.”

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through a self-examination then was

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and six months of chemotherapy, she

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although it turned out not to be cancerous,

towers opted to have a second mastectomy,

followed by reconstructive surgery on both

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“i am so relieved to be all done with

this,” she said. “But i still continue doing

self-exams and also get my blood checked

for tumor markers on a regular basis.”

towers says she experienced much less

fear than one might imagine.

“Going through breast cancer is a very

personal journey, and your decisions have

to be your own,” said towers, who has par-

ticipated in the Believe Walk Presented by

stater Bros. and the susan G. Komen race

for the cure. “it’s important to do every-

thing you can to find the right health-care

providers that will really listen to you. and

most of all, listen to your own intuition.”

Believe Walk Presented by Stater Bros.Where: Walk begins at State and Orange streets, with the finish at the Redlands BowlWhen: Oct. 6; registration opens at 6:30 a.m., the walk begins at 8 a.m.Information: www.believeie.com

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cover story | through the years

Milestone momentsAs Redlands celebrates its 125th anniversary, it’s a perfect time to recall

landmark events that built the city into the jewel that it is today

By CARLA SANDERS

Photos courtesy A.K. Smiley Public librAry ArchiveS

When redlands was a young city, residents got around via horse-drawn carriages and streetcars operated by the redlands Street railway and pulled by mules. This 1896 image also shows an early landmark: the First National bank of redlands, at the southwest corner of State and Orange streets. it was designed by T.r. Griffith, architect of A.K. Smiley library.

From early Native

americaN settlers

to the advent of high-tech

industry, redlands has

traversed a colorful and

historic road to its present incarnation

as “Jewel of the inland empire.” it’s a

nickname that few in this city of 69,000-

plus residents would consider superfluous.

“i think redlands certainly stands out

among communities in southern

california. We have many traditions

to build upon,” said Nathan Gonzales,

archivist at the a.K. smiley Public library.

“We haven’t been absorbed into the greater

los angeles basin and one major advantage

is our geography … we have the ability to

honor our natural borders.”

those borders extend for 36 square

miles, and for more than a century,

redlands has grown and thrived, and often

is seen as a model small-town community.

its residents are avid supporters of the

region that gained early prominence in

the citrus industry and has maintained

its status as one of the brightest stars

in san Bernardino county.

as the city celebrates its 125th

anniversary this year — the actual

incorporation vote was on Nov. 26, 1888

— we take a look back at some of the key

moments in the city’s history.

Early daysseveral Native american tribes first

inhabited the region. By the mid-1800s,

the area just north of the city was known

informally as lugonia, after the lugo

family, prominent early settlers. the arrival

of several railroad lines meant easier

accessibility to the region, and it became

a getaway destination for many — a great

deal of whom stayed on permanently.

in the 1880s, the city of redlands was

born, thusly named by two gentlemen from

back east: Frank e. Brown, a civil engineer

and yale graduate, and e.G. Judson, a New

york stockbroker who chose it because

of the red soil in the area. incorporation

followed in 1888 when residents favored

cityhood by a 216-63 vote, according

to Gonzales.

the booming citrus industry contributed

further to the changing landscape, and

redlands became known as the largest

navel orange-producing region in the

world. a group of settlers calling

themselves the chicago colony was key

to formation of the downtown business

district. they named the popular state

street after the chicago thoroughfare

of the same name in.

twenty-one years after incorporation,

the city welcomed the first classes at

University of redlands in the fall of 1909.

the college opened under the auspices

of the american Baptist convention with

nine faculty members, 10 courses of study

and 59 students. Degrees were conferred

on the first three graduates in 1910.

another highlight was the 1929 opening

of the new redlands community Hospital

on terracina Boulevard, where it remains

today. it was founded in 1904 on Nordina

street.

Landmarksin 1897, twin brothers from New york,

alfred H. and albert K. smiley, former

educators and well-known resort operators

who had relocated to redlands, donated

land and money to build the a.K. smiley

library and the adjacent smiley Park, both

Everyone loves a parade, and the residents of Redlands are no different. In 1910, downtown buildings were dressed up with bunting and American flags for this parade that took marchers down East State Street before they turned north onto Orange Street. The festivities attracted many of the city’s 10,000 citizens. The building on the right, which was Star Grocery back then, is Ozel Jewelers today.

President Taft’s motorcade rolls through Redlands on Oct. 12, 1909.

Industrialist Andrew Carnegie, left, came to Redlands in 1910 to visit his friend, Albert K. Smiley. Years earlier, Smiley and his twin brother, Alfred H. Smiley, donated land and money to build a library and adjacent park in downtown Redlands.

of which opened in 1898. The nearby

Lincoln Shrine, a repository and font

of history about the 16th president, joined

the neighborhood in 1932, thanks to the

generosity of Redlands’ Watchorn family.

The Redlands Bowl’s concrete

amphitheater — known by the Greek

name “prosellis” — debuted two years

earlier, a gift from Clarence and Florence

White to the Redlands Community Music

Association. That group was founded in

1923 by Grace Stewart Mullen and has

evolved into the Redlands Bowl Summer

Music Festival, which has the distinction

of being the oldest, continuous, admission-

free music festival in the United States.

Through the decades, countless acts have

performed at the venue, including the

Redlands Fourth-of-July Band, an all-

volunteer ensemble founded by Curtiss

B. Allen in 1981.

The city also is known for its preser-

vation of many older and architecturally

or historically significant homes and

structures. The ornate, 14-room Edwards

mansion was built in 1890 on Cajon Street

and used first as a boarding house then

private residence. In the early 1970s, the

Victorian structure was cut in half and

moved five miles through the city to its

current location on the site of the old

Barton Ranch. It sits next to a wedding

chapel and is used for special events.

That same year, the Morey Mansion was

constructed on lush grounds on Terracia

Boulevard, overlooking San Timoteo

Canyon. The house has been used as a bed

and breakfast and private residence.

Kimberley Crest, at 7,000-square-foot,

is referred to as a petite French chateau-

style home. It was constructed in 1897

and the expansive gardens were completed

in 1909. Both are available for public tours.

The one-room Barton School House,

built in 1901 on Nevada Street, also

traveled through town. It was moved

in 2009 to Orange Street and The Grove

School’s The Farm campus, where it is

being renovated.

Memorable momentsRedlands has a distinction that few cities

its size can claim: It has been visited by

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was in Redlands in 1940 and visited with Elam J. Anderson, the fourth president of the University of Redlands, right, and Harold C. “Bud” Harris, an owner of the Harris Company department store chain.

Richard Nixon came to Redlands in 1950 to campaign for the U.S. Senate.

President McKinley’s carriage passes in front of the A.K. Smiley Public Library on May 8, 1901.


The shaping of a city

Two events, more than anything else, helped form the foundation for the modern-day city of Redlands, according to

Don McCue, director of the A.K. smiley Library.

one was the spirit of philanthropy instilled by the actions of the smiley brothers. the pair felt so strongly about the community that they actually borrowed the money that was used to build the library and purchase the adjacent land in the late 1800s.

“they set the groundwork for the history of philanthropy in Redlands that continues to this day,” McCue said. “People have so many ways to be involved in their community, and Redlands started out with a strong sense of giving back.”

the other event occurred a little more than 100 years ago. In January 1913, a terrible freeze killed many of the city’s orange trees, a devastating blow to a region where the citrus industry was the economic engine, according to nathan Gonzales, archivist at the smiley Library. “It took a long time to recover,” he said.

the freeze was so bad and affected so many people that many who had pledged money to help support the University of Redlands, for example, were unable to make good on those pledges. this in turn put the university — a mere four years old at the time — in a perilous position as well.

“Almost every person in town was touched by the citrus industry in some way,” Gonzales said. “the aftermath of the freeze changed Redlands’ perception of itself.”

the crisis, he said, forced the city to diversify its economy — a strategy that seems to have paid off, as both the city and the university have continued to evolve and thrive for more than a century.

— Carla Sanders

three sitting presidents — William

McKinley in 1901, Theodore Roosevelt in

1903 and William Howard Taft in 1909

— and one future president — Richard

Nixon in 1950, during his senatorial bid.

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt also came

to town, speaking at the University of

Redlands convocation in 1940.

The city’s first airmail delivery was in

1938, when pilot Evelyn “Pinky” Brier

landed a plane on old Highway 99 (now

Redlands Boulevard) as a stunt for the

50th anniversary celebration.

In the late 1950s, a controversy erupted

in the city when the route for Interstate 10

through Redlands was finalized. The route

opened in 1962, effectively splitting the

city in half — an event that still

reverberates today.

The mid-1970s saw yet another change

when the 175,000-square-foot Redlands

Mall opened downtown. About 50 percent

of the old downtown buildings were

demolished to make room for the mall.

“Back then, they thought modernization

demanded installing mega chain stores and

a mall would help Redlands economically

and be a service to consumers in town,”

said Don McCue, director of the A.K.

Smiley Library. “But what was lost were

classic downtown structures.”

The mall languished in recent years

and closed in 2010. As of early September,

a possible sale was pending.

For decades, Redlands was at the center of the world’s largest navel orange producing region.

The Redlands Fourth-of-July Band, conducted by Curtiss B. Allen, performs at Ed Hales Park during the city’s centennial celebration on Nov. 22, 1988. Then-Mayor Carole Beswick offers the vocal accompaniment.

The Redlands Bowl, which hosts the long-running Summer Music Festival, provides the backdrop for these cyclists in 1938.

Originally built for one of the city’s pioneers, Cornelia Hill, the Kimberly Crest House & Gardens through much of its history was owned by John Alfred Kimberly, a co-founder of the Kimberly-Clark paper company, and his family. Today, it’s open for tours and special events, including the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in early December.

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Grab a camera and head downtown. No wait — it’s too late to submit images for the aboutredlands.com

fourth annual photo contest, this year themed “The Colors of redlands,” but it’s not too late to see entries at local shops. This year’s contest drew almost 50 submissions, and strollers could vote for their favorites using mobile devices as well as online at the site’s Facebook page, according to organizer Deborah O’Hara. The photos, a few of which are featured here, include scenics, offerings by professional photographers as well as snapshots taken by locals. The event ties in nicely with art in the alley at augie’s Coffee House on Sept. 15.

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Fourth of July celebration, 2012 | Francis Chan

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Ryan Berk has taken a cool idea and turned

it into a hot redlands business.

à la minute, which Berk and his wife, Cassi,

opened in March 2012, serves handcrafted ice cream

out of a 220-square-foot storefront in the historic Cope building

downtown. at any given time, it’s not unusual for a dozen

or more customers to be patiently waiting for their

delicious desserts.

Servings are made to order, whisked in a bowl under an

electric mixer, then seemingly flash-frozen with liquid nitrogen

at a temperature of minus 321 degrees Fahrenheit.

eighty percent of the ingredients — navel and Valencia

oranges, strawberries, honey, and more — are grown or

produced within a 12-mile radius from à la minute. The always-

evolving menu features six to eight flavors and weekly specials,

depending on what’s in season.

There’s a lot of creative design that goes into each of those

flavors, which include Strawberry Balsamic, espresso Chip,

Olive Oil Vanilla Bean and Chocolate Lavender. avocado ice

cream with wafers — Berk’s take on chips and guacamole —

is a recent addition.

“The menu is not too big or too broad because we don’t

want to overwhelm people,” he says. “We want to accentuate

and really exploit those products that each flavor is

designed around.”

Some items are imported from out of the area. The nitrogen,

for example, is purchased from a supplier in Los angeles, and

dairy products come by way of Straus Family Creamery north of

San Francisco. and get this: The 860 cows at the organic Straus

dairy lead a relatively lush life, grazing during the day in a 900-

acre pasture overlooking beautiful Tomales Bay and sleeping at

night on cushioned mats and natural bedding in an open barn.

The ice cream is served in paper cups or hand-rolled waffle

cones, and prices range from $4 to $10. Ice cream sandwiches,

prepared with cookies from Sugarbird Desserts in redlands,

also are available for $5.

If you’re counting calories, it might be best to save à la minute

for special occasions. But if you love ice cream — and who

doesn’t? — and are willing to set the diet aside for a short time,

you’ll be richly rewarded.

Says Berk: “We always use the best possible ingredients

to produce the best possible product.”

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PHOtO by JOHn Valenzuela

By LUANNE J. HUNT

Julio Carrillo Batta and

Peter tuPou, who play two

of the three wise men in the

“Feast of lights” at the university

of redlands, are proud to be involved

with the annual holiday production.

“to me, the ‘Feast’ is deeply spiritual

and unifying,” said Batta, who graduated

from u of r in 2006 with a bachelor’s

degree in music. “i love

seeing people come together

through the celebration of

an event as powerful as the

birth of Christ.”

Said tupou: “anyone can

walk in and feel like they

are taking part in the

Christmas tradition, which

is all about love and peace

on earth. everyone seems

to get the sense of being a

part of something bigger

than themselves.”

“Feast of lights,” dec. 6-9

in the university’s Memorial

Chapel, is a worship service

that celebrates the nativity

and the events surrounding

it, including the wise men’s

journey to bring gifts

to the newborn savior,

Jesus Christ.

the service opens with a

candlelight procession, after

which three tableaux are

formed by actors in biblical

costume representing the

annunciation, the birth

in Bethlehem and the

revelation to the shepherds.

the program continues

with liturgical readings

and musical selections

presented by the u of r

choir, directed by

dr. nicholle andrews, the

university’s director of choral activities.

during their scene, tupou presents the

baby Jesus with frankincense and Batta

presents him with gold. after the giving

of gifts, the wise men join in song for one

chorus of “We three Kings of orient are.”

“the biblical events that happened

2,000 years ago become very real to us,”

tupou said. “We really get lost in the

moment of it all.”

as the “Feast of lights” comes to its

conclusion, there will be

a Ceremony of Candles,

which symbolizes the

spreading of Christ’s

message throughout the

world. audience members

will then be invited to sing

“Silent night” as they exit

the chapel.

this will be the 66th

annual performance,

and Charlotte Burgess,

vice president and dean

of Student life at the

university of redlands, says

it’s much more than simply

a Christmas recital.

“the tapestry that’s

woven throughout the

program is meaningful

to people on a number of

different levels,” she said.

“But it’s so hard to put

into words, which is why

i encourage people to come

out and experience it for

themselves.”

‘Feast of Lights’Where: University of Redlands, Memorial Chapel, 1200 E. Colton Ave.When: Dec. 6, 7 and 9 at 8 p.m., Dec. 8 at 4 p.m.Tickets: $25; $15 for seniors 65 and older; $10 for studentsInformation: 909-748-8116, www.redlands.edu/FeastofLights

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PhoTo by John ValenzuelaPeter Tupou and Julio Carrillo batta in the u of R Memorial Chapel

JennIfeR GReMChuCkScene from a past “feast of lights”

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