FREETHEATER • ARTS • EVENTS • FAMILY FUN • CASINOS EE NTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENT E Inland Los Lobos Performs At Pala Casino Shopping In Downtown Riverside REVIEW Inland Empire What To Do Section Pala Casino Offers Free COVID Tests SB Symphony's 92nd Season The Inland Empire’s Guide to Fun January, 2021 ALL THAT WITH CLEAR BLUE SKIES, CRISP COLD, AND LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL SNOW, ALPINE SLIDE IN BIG BEAR IS A FAMILY WINTER WONDERLANDPlayin’ Safe * Subject to change. 11AM – 3PM* Call for an appointment (760) 292-6111 FREE COVID-19 & ANTIBODY TESTING AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC 11154 HWY 76, PALA, CA 92059 | 1-877-WIN-PALA palacasino.com Please Gamble Responsibly. Gambling Hotline 1-800-522-4700ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT The Inland Empire’s Guide to Fun REVIEW Inland January, 2021 Editor In Chief Tana Pigeon Publisher Word Mill Publishing WWW.INLANDREVIEW.COM Inland Entertainment Review is published monthly and can be found online at www.inlandreview.com, as well as on social media through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, reaching about 20,000 people locally in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Inland Entertainment Review brings you the best in Inland Empire Entertainment. Inland Entertainment Review is not responsible for incorrect pricing or information listed or for loss or damage of unsolicited materials. Opinions expressed by writers and advertisers are their own and do not necessarily represent those of the publisher. Redistribution in whole or in part is prohibited. Copyright 2021 by Word Mill. All rights reserved. CONTACT US For mail correspondence: Inland Entertainment Review 5055 Canyon Crest Dr., Riverside, CA 92507 Advertising or Editorial inquiries (951) 686-7575 IER@InlandReview.com www.InlandReview.com Word Mill Publishing, creating quality publications since 1992 ABOUT THE COVER ALPINE SLIDE IN BIG BEAR is ready for wintery fun with snowy slide runs making for fun outdoor adventure days. Read about it on page 7. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Free COVID-19 & Antibody Testing PAGE 5 Lots Of Snow Means Lots Of Fun PAGE 7 Support Downtown Businesses While Keeping Safe PAGE 9 Concerts At Pala Casino PAGE 11 San Bernardino Symphony Unveils 92nd Season ... And More PAGE 13 Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru Extended PAGE 14 What To Do PAGE 15 January, 2021 Inland Entertainment Review 3Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain ALPINE SLIDE 1/4 Mile Track YEAR ROUND FAMILY FUN Video Games Snack Bar & Old Fashioned Ice Cream Counter At Alpine Slide You only pay if you play! Winter Fun & Snow Play Hop aboard our Magic Carpet for an easy ride to the top and a fun packed day of tubing! TUBING November ‘till Easter Covered Magic Carpet NO MORE WALKING! SNOW MAKING www.AlpineSlideBigBear.com WINTER: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-Dusk EVENINGS: Friday, Saturday & Holidays 5-9pm 909-866-4626P ala Casino Spa Resort is providing free COVID-19 and Antibody Testing. Offering quick and convenient testing to the general public is part of Pala’s commit- ment to Playing it Safe. All tests are conducted at the drive-up testing location adjacent to the Pala RV Resort. The drive-up testing facility has been administering tests for Pala Team Members for weeks. The capacity has now expanded to make these services available to everyone. Testing will be conducted by appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling (760) 292-6111. Normal operating hours are 11am-3pm, subject to change. Both tests are being offered free of charge, and there is no limit as to how many times a person can be tested. Results are available within 72 hours, and can be accessed via yourgotolab.com. All information is confidential. “Pala Casino Spa Resort is committed to ‘Playing it Safe’ and we are happy to provide these services free of charge to our Team Members and now the general public,” said Coley McAvoy, spokesperson for Pala Casino Spa Resort. “These are just part of the precautions and safety measures we have designed and implement regularly to do our part in limiting the spread of COVID-19.” The health and safety of the valued guests and team members is paramount to Pala Casino Spa Resort. Pala Casino is committed to following the guidelines and recommen- dations issued by the Centers for Disease Control for businesses. Guests are asked to wear facial coverings and practice safe social distancing throughout the property. All guests have their temperature screened at the entrance to the casino. IER For a full list of the property updates and safety protocols at Pala Casino, please visit www.palacasino.com. About Pala Casino Spa Resort Pala Casino Spa Resort includes a Las Vegas- style casino with 2,000+ slot machines, 70+ table games, and a 15,000-square-foot smoke- free casino area including a nine-table Asian gaming area; a 507-room hotel; five swimming pools with two hot tubs and 14 luxury cabanas; a 10,000-square-foot, full-service spa and salon that features 17 treatment rooms, two cabanas and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Pala Casino Spa Resort Offering Free COVID-19 & Antibody Testing To The General Public January, 2021 Inland Entertainment Review 5Thank you for helping to keep us healthy. Downtown Riverside may not be fully open to entertain and serve you, but a number of businesses are open for delivery, pick-up, and takeout, while certain restaurants are offering outdoor dining. Treat yourself, while supporting them. And once we can reopen fully, we’ll be waiting for your visit with all Downtown has to offer. Sign Up for our monthly Events Newsletter at RiversideDowntown.org 3666 University Ave., Ste. 100 951.781.7335 www.RiversideDowntown.org FIND US ON Sut Downtown Busees Order by phone or online for delivery, pick-up, or takeout.T he weather is getting cold and crisp, and Big Bear mountain is getting ready to bring winter fun to Southern California. Alpine Slide and Big Bear Snow Play, both on Big Bear Blvd., offer a wide range of all-year and winter fun. Whether inner-tubing is your thing or being adventurous on a zipline style ride, both destinations have much to offer. ALPINE SLIDE AT MAGIC MOUNTAIN Snow fun starts soon at Alpine Slide with inner tubing running from November through Easter. As soon as the temperature allows, they start making snow with their five Lenko snow guns, blanketing the area's five runs. Save time, and energy, getting back up for your next run with the plexiglass covered magic carpet moving walkway. Snow Play sessions run daily from 10am to 4pm, and in the evenings Friday through Sunday, 5pm to 9pm. General admission is $35, small children with an adult are $20. Alpine Slide recently debuted their new Mountain Coaster, complete with two 100- foot tunnels and a mile-long track. The new Mineshaft Coaster at Alpine Slide, first ride of its kind in California, takes riders down six-tube stainless steel tracks aboard gravity- propelled carts they control, just like on the famous Alpine Slide bobsleds. Carts hit speeds up to 27 mph going through steep descents, dips, twists, hairpin turns and more. Riders cross three 200-foot bridges during their journey aboard Mineshaft Coaster, with three complete 360° corkscrews. The two rock-lined tunnels will be deco- rated to look like mines and were carved out below Alpine Slide’s cement track. Rides last between 7-9 minutes, depending on driver speed. Tickets are $20, children $10. High-tech videos with camera captures from throughout the ride are available for purchase. Soaring Eagle, also the first ride of its kind in California, serves up more thrills during a 500 ft. zipline-type descent with a couple notable differences. Riders sit instead of lie down and ride up to the top tower backwards! And what an experience Soaring Eagle is, tak- ing riders almost two football fields in distance during a 125 foot descent that reaches speeds up to 26 mph. Double seatbelts secure up to two riders who shoot to the top tower in the opposite di- rection they come down, almost as exhilarating as the descent itself. Soaring Eagle zips down above tree tops with panoramic forest and lake views. Riders hit top speed as they approach the bottom as the attraction comes to a stop. Signature Alpine Slide bobsleds are also open, as guests negotiate two quarter-mile tracks filled with banked turns and straight- aways on sleds they control for a thrilling Olympic-style ride. Order from the family-priced snack bar and gourmet ice cream counter indoors and enjoy outside social distancing on two outdoor decks. Parents never have to pay at Alpine Slide if they are not playing, many choosing to read or soak up sunshine while the kids have a blast. BIG BEAR SNOW PLAY Big Bear Snow Play, once a ski area known as Rebel Ridge, offers worldclass inner tubing on the longest runs in Southern California. As the guns continue to blast jet streams of snow, Big Bear Snow Play builds special features like whoop-di-doos and berms in addition to its traditional downhill runs. For after dark thrills Big Bear Snow Play of- fers Glow Tubing night sessions, as the runs are illuminated by changing strobe lights that turn red, blue, yellow, and even black lights. Night Glow Tubing is available on Fridays, Saturdays, and holiday periods from 5-9pm. Getting to the top of all the snow is easy thanks to Magic Carpet uphill lifts that families merely step on and off of. No uphill climb to tire parents and kids out means they save all their energy for downhill fun and get in all the runs they want. Snow gets groomed nightly at Big Bear Snow Play to ensure the best possible condi- tions for guests, who enjoy evenly-spread corduroy for their downhill adventures. When it’s time for a winter warm-up, head inside the heated base lodge for family-priced snack bar and video games and there’s plenty of paved parking. Big Bear Snow Play is open daily for inner tubing from 10am-4pm. All-day passes include tube rental and Magic Carpet lift for $35. After dark Glow Tubing sessions Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays from 5-9pm are priced at $35 as guests slide on fluorescent tubes under alterna- tive color lights. IER Lots Of Snow Means Lots Of Fun Alpine Slide and Big Bear Snow Play Offering Outdoor Family Adventures Big Bear Snow Play is in Big Bear on Big Bear Blvd. next to Motel 6. Call (909) 585-0075 or visit www.bigbearsnowplay.com for more information. BIG BEAR SNOW PLAY Alpine Slide is on Big Bear Blvd. 1/4 mile west of the Village shopping area. Call (909) 866-4626 for current operating hours or visit AlpineSlideBigBear.com. ALPINE SLIDE January, 2021 Inland Entertainment Review 7January, 2021 Inland Entertainment Review 8Y ou can support your favorite downtown Riverside businesses while observing the current stay at home order. While run- ning your essential errands, make a quick trip to your favorite retailer for that "must have" item, or grab some takeout from your favorite restaurant. Downtown businesses are ready with health and safety measures to keep you and your family safe. All customers and patrons are asked to wear face coverings and observe social distancing both in and outside of establishments. Many downtown businesses are open to some extent. Most shops are offering limited in- door shopping as well as online ordering and pick-up. And check out DragonMarsh Teas and Apothecary, celebrating 30 years in business. Dragon- Marsh is a small family-owned spiritual gift store offering loose teas, spices, oils, herbs, crystals, candles, Tarot cards, and more both in-store and through online orders. Many restaurants are offer- ing takeout and online ordering with some form of delivery to keep you safe. If you are in the mood for ramen, good news. Saku Ramen has now opened at 3643 Main Street and is open from 9am to 10pm. They offer a range of ramen and fried rice dishes that you can order online. Also offering online ordering is Riverside Food Lab, adjacent to the historic Fox Theater. Food offerings run from sushi with a twist at Maki Bomb to comfort food at Pig Pen Delicacy to unique treats at Dad’s Ice Cream and Boba. And while you are waiting for your pickup order, pick up a libation from Wilson’s or Beer Farm to go with your food. IER SUPPORT DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES WHILE KEEPING SAFE For more information, visit www.riversidedowntown.org and sign up for their monthly events newsletter as well as a weekly update on restaurants and businesses that are open to serve you. You can also find them on Facebook. FOR MORE INFORMATION SAKU RAMEN: New and now open. DRAGON MARSH: Celebrating 30 years. MAKI BOMB: Sushi with a twist, at the Riverside Food Lab. DOWNTOWN RIVERSIDE January, 2021 Inland Entertainment Review 9Next >