Opening Day at The Cheech: Where Chicano art has found its home
On Saturday, Cheech Marin opened the museum that bears his name, inviting the community to enjoy his collection.
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From Carnegie to mid-century modern to The Cheech: A history of Riverside’s downtown library
Riverside's Public Library has come a long way from its origins in John W. North's parlor.
Tio, I Don’t Think We’re in Riverside Anymore
Local artist and Tio’s Tacos owner Martin Sanchez has created Riverside’s very own “Oz,” where a horse of a different color might be the most normal thing on the property. Walking into Tio’s gives you the feeling you’re not in Riverside anymore. Which is exactly what Sanchez wanted. An escape from t
Historic White Park Tribute to Riverside Mothers of WWI Soldiers
In 1919, Riversiders from 'the French colony' dedicated a tablet in White Park to honor the mothers of soldiers who served in World War I
Reserved admission tickets to summer entry at The Cheech available on-site
Opening Day tickets to the center are sold out. Regular summer admission tickets may still be purchased at either Riverside Art Museum location.
Behind the scenes: CBU Theatre Arts Department gears for third night of Dorothy, Toto and Oz
Production director, Stacee Tweedlie Willis, details the process from auditions, to dress rehearsals, to opening night and her involvement with the university's current production.
A Redwood planted in Low Park more than 100 years ago tells an unknown story about Riversiders and Major League Baseball
In 1914, the Chicago White Sox played a game in Riverside's Evans Park against the Los Angeles Angels. Riversiders asked the winning team to plant a tree in remembrance of the rare event.
Booker T. Washington was known to captivate a crowd. His special visit to Riverside proved no different.
The respected Black educator drew in hundreds of listeners during his famously eloquent speeches. Riversiders remained upfront and center.
Three receptions, one night: The RAM celebrates Winter exhibitions
The museum hosted opening ceremonies for three separate exhibits Saturday to celebrate its current on-display artwork.
Celebrating Black History Month: Your event guide for February
The Gazette rounded up events celebrating Black culture across Riverside this month.
Annual Riverside Lunar Festival to return to downtown this weekend with more vendors and festivities
After being postponed in 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions, Panana Events is bringing the Lunar Festival back to Riverside to kick off the Lunar New Year.
New RAM exhibit to feature work from Azusa Pacific University art professor
The clay sculptures, by artist William Catling, will go on display this weekend at the museum.