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‘Bob Marley: One Love’ visualizes the life of a mystical musician

Bob Marley was a revolutionary reggae musician that stood as a symbol of hope. Marley faced multiple obstacles during his life. He used his...

Artist Spotlight: Elidé channels cultural connection into her creative endeavors

Elidé Sanchez is a proud Chicana artist who operates within the Inland Empire. All of her art pieces are constructed from her cultural roots....

Artist Spotlight: Ron Del Cid inspires the next generation of Inland Empire artists

UCR alumni Ron Del Cid serves as the lead outreach worker for Project B.R.I.D.G.E. The acronym stands for Building Resources for the Intervention Deterrence...

Artist Spotlight: Jesus Castañeda’s paintings strengthen the roots of his family tree

Jesus Castañeda practices art out of his studio located in our very own Inland Empire. His art has been housed in museums across California...

Artist Spotlight: Mia Bruce exposes life’s fragility through artistic experimentation

Inland Empire resident Mia Bruce uses every emotion and moment to paint an uncensored representation of life. Bruce has used the canvas as a...

Vain’s Fall Runway Show exhibits fashion’s future

The team at Vain led by Austin Laniyi worked tirelessly throughout the summer to organize their fashion show. Their hard work is clearly visible...

Artist Spotlight: Nolberto Rezola uses art to elevate himself toward a higher purpose

Inland Empire native Nolberto Rezola is an artist capable of creating pieces built on grandiose elements. Born and raised in San Bernardino, Rezola was...

‘Land of Milk & Honey’ stakes a claim in The Cheech

The “Land of Milk & Honey” art exhibit curated by the MexiCali Biennial has arrived in Riverside's crown jewel, The Cheech Marin Center for...

SXSW exclusive: Boots Riley’s towering tale ‘I’m a Virgo’ shakes up SXSW

Boots Riley makes a remarkable return to the media festival South by Southwest (SXSW). The first four episodes of "I'm a Virgo," debuted at...

‘Cocaine Bear’ provides a heart-pounding high

“Cocaine Bear” is a high-concept comedy that supplies an unbeatable cinematic experience. The comedy's premise comes from a true story involving blow, a bear...