The Fine Arts Guild has scheduled two upcoming events. Back by popular demand, Jay White will return to Canyon Lake on March 24 in an impersonation of "America's Neil Diamond Live." Jay got rave reviews the last time he performed in Canyon Lake.
On June 23, the popular singing group Kulayd will be serving “Kulayd in the Park” at Holiday Harbor. This annual Hollywood Bowl style event features entertainment and dancing, plus table decorating, picnic dining and opportunity drawings.
Riverside County Fair
The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival will run from February 17 to 26, presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, 82-503 Hwy 111. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Headliner entertainment in the Fantasy Springs Concert Pavilion includes LeAnn Rimes, Banda Los Recoditos, Hot Chelle Rae, Uncle Kracker and Super Fiesta, featuring Lorenzo de Montecarlo. All headliner entertainment is included with the price of admission.
General admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $6 for youth. Children under 5 are free.
Opening Friday, February 17, the first five hours of the fair are free – from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fairgoers will be able to walk through the gates at no cost.
Kids Day is Wednesday, February 22 – With each paid adult admission, one child can get into the fair at no charge.
Fantasy $5 Friday is on February 24. As the presenting sponsor, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino set admission at just $5. To learn more, visit datefest.org or call 1-800-811-FAIR.
Welk Resort Theatre
The Welk Resort Theatre is featuring "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," a musical comedy for the whole family. It will run through February 26. This is the story of a young entrepreneur who works his way from window washer to VP of the company, all with the help of a book of tips.
There are 1 p.m. matinee performances Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday; an 8 p.m. evening performance on Thursdays; and a 6:30 p.m. showing on Sundays. Tickets start at $44, plus $15 for an optional buffet (no buffet Sunday evenings). For tickets, contact 888-802-7469 or www.welktheatresandiego.com.
'Of Mice and Men'
Canyon Lake resident Bo Linton plays the role of Boss in the Temecula Valley Players' production of “Of Mice and Men” at Old Town Temecula Theater, 42051 Main St. in Temecula. The show runs February 16, 17, 18, 24, 25 at 7:30 p.m., and February 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20-28 by contacting the ticket office at 866-653-8696 or temeculatheater.org.
Here's a lineup of upcoming performances. For details, visit temeculatheater.org or call 866-OLD-TOWN.
• Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band will give a benefit performance Thursday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in Town Square Park. Presented by the Gary Sinise Foundation and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, this concert is a key part of the fundraising effort to build a specially-equipped “smart home” in Temecula for Cpl. Juan Dominguez, who became a triple amputee as a result of injuries sustained in Afghanistan.
• Grady Champion, February 10
• The Lincoln Trio, February 11
• For Your Ears Only: James Bond and other Spies, February 12
• Luna Negra Dance Theater, March 3-4
• Heart and Soul, March 10
• Broadway and Beyond, March 11
• Smokin' Joe Kubek and Bnois King, March 30
• Shake, Rattle & Roll, March 31
• Dance Moves, third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Dance Moves is an innovative forum for dancers and choreographers to promote themselves to the community and create awareness of their work.
• Jazz at the Merc is held every Thursday, at 7:30 p.m., (except February 9) featuring a different jazz group.
• Classics at the Merc is held every Sunday, at 3 p.m., featuring chamber performances by the region's best professional musicians