🍊 Thursday Gazette: August 21, 2025

Thursday Gazette: August 21, 2025

Hello Riverside, and Happy Thursday! Today’s featured photo takes us back to Saturday at the ballpark, where the Riverside Smudge Pots faced off against the Perris Prospectors. It was a great day to sit in the sun, cheer from the stands and enjoy America’s pastime. Did you make it out to the game? Let us know.

COMMUNITY

Arts Academy Students Perform at National Festivals

Five musicians selected for prestigious LA Philharmonic event; mariachi ensemble competes at nationals.

Five Riverside Arts Academy students performed at the prestigious YOLA National Festival, while the academy's mariachi ensemble competed at the 2025 Mariachi Nationals.

Driving the news: The students joined 180 top young musicians at Walt Disney Concert Hall for a week-long festival led by conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

• Jakob Saffi, Liam Membreno, Tobias Membreno, Jasmine Yang, and Donnie Vasquez were selected through a competitive national audition process.

Why it matters: The students' participation showcases Riverside's musical talent on a national stage, proving local musicians can compete at the highest levels.

• Adam Karelin, the academy's executive director, called it "a moment of pride for all of Riverside."

The big picture: Riverside Arts Academy is expanding its reach and impact in the community.

• The nonprofit is currently enrolling students in grades 2-12 for fall programs, with a deadline of Aug. 31.
• • 97% of students receive financial assistance to participate in orchestra, mariachi, choir, band, and guitar programs.

What's next: The academy aims to continue fostering musical talent and providing opportunities for young musicians in the Inland Empire.

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What's Happening in Riverside

Today

• Architectural Walking Tour of Downtown Riverside at Mission Inn Foundation & Visitor Center ($21.20)
• AT&T Connected Learning Center Launch at Janet Goeske Center
• Women's Soccer vs. UTEP at UCR Soccer Stadium

Tomorrow

• Goeske Talent Show at Janet Goeske Foundation ($10)
• DJ GALLIXC Presents: LIMEWIRED a 2000's Dance party (21+) at Riverside Municipal Auditorium
• Noche de Cumbia at The Hideaway Riverside!at The Hideaway Cafe & Lounge

Save the Date

• August 23: Bingo at the Janet Goeske Center at Janet Goeske Center ($20- $100)
• Sepember 10: Beginning Square Dance Lessons with Line Dancing at Cowtown Square Dance Center ($5- $7)
• October 18: The Riverside Citrus Classic Bike Ride at Riverside Plaza ($15- $80)

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