This Weekend, Another Great Slate of Western Talent

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Big Bear Lake, CA, June 19, 2013 - Cowboy poetry and music has been a part of western heritage for over 100 years, and this weekend, the 14th Annual Big Bear Cowboy Gathering will present the public with some of the country's top cowboy entertainers:  Sourdough Slim, Gary Robertson, The Open Range Trio and Nancy Lee. The Cave will host the … [Read more...]

The Cave hosts “Vivaldi to Viva la Vida”

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Big Bear Lake, CA, June 18, 2013 - MountainTop Strings is a youth orchestra from the San Bernardino Mountains under the direction of cellist Sharon Rizzo, with talented students from Crestline to Baldwin Lake. The ensemble is about to embark on a performance tour of Italy and Austria, but before they go, they're offering a series of Bon Voyage … [Read more...]

Film Festival honors Tim Wood

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Big Bear Lake, CA, May 29, 2013 - The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival is pleased to announce that Tim Wood will accept the 2013 Community Appreciation Award at this year’s festival, set for September 20 - 22. Tim’s long history with Big Bear began nearly 40 years ago, when he left his job as a journeyman printer at the Long Beach … [Read more...]

Open Sky Music Foundation offers school seminar

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Erwin Lake, CA - May 19, 2013 - Songwriter, actor, raconteur Jake La Botz will present a Performance Workshop for students at Chautauqua High School on Monday, May 20, bringing a sample of strikingly original, acoustic folk blues to Big Bear Lake. The Open Sky Music Foundation, Inc. is presenting the event at no cost to the high … [Read more...]

So you think your kids can dance?

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 7, 2013 - The Kidz Bop production company will be shooting a commercial and music video in Big Bear on May 14 and 15, and they're looking for kids between the ages of 8 and 14. The video and ad will air on Disney, Nickelodeon, and the Cartoon network. If your child can dance, send an email to kidzbop24casting@gmail.com … [Read more...]

KBHR staff changes and a restructure

Big Bear City, CA April 21, 2013 - Jay Tunnell, who has spent the last 17 years in the radio business at KBHR Radio and Outdoor (and prior to that, many years at the now defunct KTOT/KBBV), has decided to take up full-time residence in his second home in Lake Havasu.  He and his wife Debby are excited for the opportunity to live near their son and … [Read more...]

Interact Club hosts Cinco de Mayo party for Seniors

Big Bear Lake, CA, April 14, 2013 - The local Interact Club will sponsor its 11th annual Cinco de Mayo party for seniors on Saturday, May 4th at 2 P.M. at the Big Bear Valley Senior Center. Bear Valley residents aged 55 and up are welcome to attend this free event, which will feature catering by Hacienda Restaurant, door prizes, and music ranging … [Read more...]

April deadlines for screenwriters

Big Bear Lake, CA, March 24, 2013 -  Key dates are approaching for the 14th annual Big Bear Lake International Film Festival (BBLIFF). The remaining entry deadlines are as follows: SCREENPLAYS April 1, 2013: Late Deadline, Entry Fee $50 April 7, 2013: Withoutabox.com Extended Deadline, Entry Fee $60 Big Bear Locals Entry Fee … [Read more...]

Rolling the dice for Singing Pines

Big Bear Lake, CA, March 3, 2013 - Local St. Patrick’s Day celebrations include the 2nd annual Luck of the Irish Casino Night on Saturday, March 16 at the Convention Center.  The event is the key annual fundraiser for Singing Pines Education Center, Big Bear’s only private school. A Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament with a $25 buy-in is … [Read more...]

Big Bear Idol Winners Announced

Big Bear Lake, CA, February 7, 2013 - The 14th Annual Rotary District 5330 Music Competition provides a platform for high school musicians to perform and, for many, advance their career opportunities. The competition is created for three categories - pianist, vocalist and instrumentalist. Prizes of up to $1,000 are awarded in each category at the … [Read more...]