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Greetings!

The Victoria Gardens Cultural Center has been filled with activities the last couple months with even more great performances and programs coming your way!

Interested in Improv?
Opportunity to see and learn about behind the scenes!
2nd City Comics

The Second City touring improv troupe will be performing on the Lewis Family Playhouse stage Saturday, October 17th at 8:00 pm.

Thanks to a sponsorship by the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation, this legendary troupe will offer an artist in residency lecture & workshop to share the behind the scenes and interworkings of the art of Improv.

Special Combo Package - Show Ticket & Lecture $30



Or Attend just the Lecture / Workshop for $5.00

  • Second City Comics Show & Lecture
  • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Lecture
  • 8:00 pm Performance

Space is Limited!! Call the Box Office Today for this Second City Show & Lecture Package or to add the Lecture to your Tickets! (909) 477- 2752

Don't miss this chance to spend time and hear from this troupe of talented improv artists before they hit the stage! The Second City Comics performance will feature their trademark blend of sketch and improv comedy that has made millions of people laugh over their 50 year history!

Debi DerryBerry - Baby Banana
Wee Wednesday Program - Ages 2 and up
Debi Derryberry

Ever wonder who's the face behind the voice of animated star Jimmy Neutron or Clay from Playhouse Disney plus many, many more of your animated favorites? It's Debi DerryBerry!

Debi DerryBerry will be at the Lewis Family Playhouse to entertain our Wee theatre goers - those ages 2 - 6 years old - with her award winning songs and storytelling!

Thank you to our Wee Wednesday Series Sponsor: Victoria Gardens VG Kidz. Click Here and Become a Member!

VG Kidz Members - Buy One Ticket / Get One Half Off!! (must present VG Kidz Club Card at Box Office)

The Crucible - October 24th - 31st
A Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre Production
The Crucible

Join the Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre cast as they present The Crucible, based on events of the 1692 Salem witchcraft trials, written by Arthur Miller.

Mario Sanchez leads the cast as John Proctor who's wife, Elizabeth, (Carol Grisham) is accused of witchcraft by former servant Abigail Williams, played by Jessica Puentas.

Directed by Terre Gunkel this classic is a powerful and timeless depiction of how intolerance and mass hysteria can tear a community apart.

Performances:

  • Saturday, October 24 - 7:30 pm
  • Sunday, October 25 - 2:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 29 - 7:30 pm
  • Friday, October 30 - 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, October 31 - 7:30 pm
    • Adults: $16.50
    • Seniors / Youth: $14.50

    To purchase tickets online, patrons may visit
    www .lewisfamilyplayhouse.com
    or call the Box Office at (909) 477-2752 or (877) 858-8422.

    Photo features Carol Grisham as Elizabeth Proctor and Mario Sanchez as John Proctor.

    Edward James Olmos Kicks off The Big Read
    The Big Read: "Bless Me Ultima"
    Edward James Olmos

    Friday, October 2nd, award winning actor Edward James Olmos kicked off the Library Services Fall Big Read of "Bless Me Ultima" to rave reviews

    Are you a part of The Big Read? Join the Library's Big Read Blog and share your thoughts...

    What Page Are You On?

    Photo: as appeared in Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, by photographer Frank Perez

    Gift a Gift that Lasts!
    Order before November 2nd for Installation in December!
    Brick Flier

    The Holidays are a wonderful time of year to commemorate your family, a special milestone or a special person - and what better way to do that than with a Personalized Brick in the Donor Walkway at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center!

    Order your special brick by end of business day on Monday, November 2nd for installation in December. Click HERE for a downloadable PDF form.

    Sponsorship of Personalized Bricks are tax deductible donations of $150 - -

    Search our Virtual Donor Walkway to see the bricks already sponsored!

    Other items are available for sponsorship:

    • Theatre Seats
    • Library Tables & Chairs
    • Performance Sponsorships
    • and more...

    Give us a call at (909) 477-2760 ext. 2105 for questions regarding charitable giving opportunities.

    Interested in General Giving? Use PayPal to GIVE to the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation to support Performing Arts Programs or to the Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation for Library Services and Programs.


    Francie Palmer
    Victoria Gardens Cultural Center
     
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