Rent the Amphitheater

The San Bernardino National Forest Association (SBNFA) and presenting sponsor, Coldwell Banker, Mountain Gallery, Realtors, are pleased to announce it's third season of summer concert music at the Discovery Center Amphitheater beginning Saturday, May 31 through August 30, 2008 featuring 6 shows, 3 new Thursday FREE movie nights, plus the entire JazzTrax series, Friday through Sunday. The concert series kicks off a summer celebration of the Discovery Center's 10th anniversary with all proceeds benefiting Forest Aid, an SBNFA series of fund raising events to raise awareness that forest healing has begun through restoration efforts after the October 2007 wildfires.

It's widely-known that music has great healing power and the Discovery Center is delivering a knockout lineup of talent in its Music and (now) Movies in the Mountains summer series. All dollars raised will directly recruit and train additional volunteers for the SBNFA's Great Seeds Restoration Team, help fund the growing of native seedlings at the newly-opened Children's Forest greenhouse and purchase much-needed supplies and safety equipment. The Restoration Team is comprised of youth leaders and community volunteers who are executing a very ambitious project plan designed by US Forest Service botanists and Alison Bates, the SBNFA program manager. Over 4,000 seedlings have been planted this spring in the Heaps Peak area near Lake Arrowhead.

Here's the 2008 Schedule:

Saturday, June 14
The Long Run
A Tribute to the Eagles
The Long Run was formed in 1999 in Los Angeles by a group of well-rounded professional musicians with a love of harmony and a deep respect for one of the greatest rock bands of all times. They quickly became regarded as the finest Eagles tribute band in the country by consistently delivering a love of harmony and deep lush instrumental arrangements that made The Eagles an unforgettable part of rock history. The Long Run continues to successfully blend the classic Eagles sound into their own genuine live performance style, delighting audiences young and old with faithful recreations of some of the best music ever written.
$15 Adult (18+); $10 Teen (13-17); 12 & under FREE

Friday - Sunday, June 20-22
JazzTrax
Go to jazztrax.com for tickets & complete event info
The JazzTrax event returns to the Big Bear Valley, only this year, staged all three days at the Discovery Center Amphitheater.
The series will feature:
June 20; 8:00 pm start ~ Saxophonist Eric Darius
June 21; 3:30 pm start ~ Guitarist Jay Soto ~ Saxophonist Jackiem Joyner ~ Keiko Matsui
June 22; 2:30 pm start ~ Guitarist Steve Oliver ~ Saxophonist Paul Taylor ~ Euge Groove

Saturday, July 5
DooWah Riders
Cajon Country
There is no one else like the DooWah Riders and that's why they are returning to the Discovery Center stage. For over 20 years they have been riding their own patch of the musical range throughout the West. They possess the rare combination of many years of experience and youthful energy, fired by a love for what they do. The DooWahs are country, with a unique, original sound they define as "high energy country with a cajun twist". Their tight musicianship and powerful arrangements of classic and original songs have made them favorites everywhere they go.
$15 Adult (18+); $10 Teen (13-17); 12 & under FREE

Saturday, July 12
Belinda Gail & Curly Musgrave
Western
Belinda Gail and Curly Musgrave define synergy. The combination of their individual talents and careers has brought a powerful performance dynamic to Western music. This distinction has most recently earned them the coveted award of "Group or Duo of the Year" for 2006. Belinda Gail, dubbed "American's Western Sweetheart", and Curly Musgrave know to have one of the finest voices to come down the trail in a long, long time infuse electricity, energy, enthusiasm and versatility into their performance. This is reflected in their dynamic arrangements of original and traditional Western music as well as Gospel and traditional Country songs. Audiences truly enjoy their lively and humorous banter on stage. Both are skilled and articulate yodelers and routinely bring audiences to their feet with harmony yodeling and songs that run the gamut of emotions from tears to hilarity.
$15 Adult (18+); $10 Teen (13-17); 12 & under FREE

Thursday, July 17
FREE Movie Night
"Lassie Come Home"
Free Admission; 7pm Gates Open; 8pm Showtime
Seating available on a first-come basis
Bring your own beach chair

Saturday, August 9
The Answer
Classic Rock
Looking for a real blast from the past from The Stones to CCR to The Doors to Cream to The Grassroots? The Answer is Southern California's premiere classic rock experience offering an uncanny facsimile of the best 60s and 70s hits that defined a generation and culture. Their uncanny reproductions of all that's good in classic rock today sets them far above all the competition. With stage energy and witty antics, The Answer will deliver a second knock out show for Big Bear Valley residents and guests. Don't miss their final appearance at the "Amp"; after August 9, they're OUTA HERE!!
$15 Adult (18+); $10 Teen (13-17); 12 & under FREE

Thursday, August 14
FREE Movie Night
"Daniel Boone"; Season 1;
Episodes 1 & 8 with Storytelling
Free Admission; 7pm Gates Open; 8pm Showtime
Seating available on a first-come basis
Bring your own beach chair

Saturday, August 30 ~ FINALE!!
Jim Curry
A Tribute to the Music of John Denver
Jim has amazed John Denver fans with his uncanny natural ability to mirror John's clean-cut looks and crystal clear voice. Many have said "He is not an 'Impersonator,' he is so natural, now I'm a Jim Curry Fan". As a ticketholder, you will be treated to a night of heartfelt music and invited to sing along. The blending of time-tested hits along with new songs offers up a show that children, parents and grandparents can all enjoy together. Jim appeared at the Big Bear Performing Arts Center in '07; he's returning to the Valley one more time on the Discovery Center Amphitheater stage.
Don't miss this season's final show!
$20 Adult (18+); $10 Teen (13-17); 12 & under FREE

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. for all concert events; concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. Bill Knick's Café will feature sandwiches, hot dogs, snacks, soft drinks and a beer and wine bar. No outside beverages are allowed. Beach chairs are recommended. Parking is free.

Contact: Kathy Clapsaddle
(909) 382-2780 Ticket Hotline
(805) 750-2506 cell
kathyclapsaddle@msn.com