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Cultural Arts Programs

Resident Artist - Sylvia Alva

Mexican farm labor program started in 1942 diplomatic accords between Mexico & the United States allowing Mexican men to work in the states legally on short term labor contracts.
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“My father was an orange picker along with his brothers. Also, my mother and her family worked as harvesters of fruits and vegetables. My grandfather recruited for Bracero program in the 1940’s. I have created five paintings of harvesters that are on display.”
Sylvia Alva

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rocks painted by Sylvia Alva as part of the project Trabajadores de la Tierra

"Corazón de Timoteo" Hearts

Heart of Timoteo Hearts

"The inspiration behind the Corazón de Timoteo Hearts comes from my dad, Timothy Farmer, who was the General Manager of Redlands Foothill Groves during my childhood. I have fond memories of my dad and his friend John picking cactus. They would clean them, scrape the thorns, cut and then boil them. My mom and John’s wife Mary would cook seasoned pork with onions, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and add the cactus. It made the most delicious burritos."
Wynee Farmer Orland

A heart-shaped painting of an orange tree and cactus

Día de los Muertos

The Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. A blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion and Spanish culture, the holiday is celebrated each year from October 31-November 2. While October 31 is Halloween, November 2 is All Souls Day or the Day of the Dead. According to tradition, the gates of heaven are opened at midnight on October 31 and the spirits of children can rejoin their families for 24 hours. The spirits of adults can do the same on November 2.

Community

Community Programs

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Postponed until 2022.

Programs and spaces providing a sense of place and belonging catering to families and multi-generational use of the downtown.

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Every Thursday from 6 pm to 9 pm.

new years eves beach ball drop in redlands

Santa

Letters to Santa

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Postponed until 2022.

Fosters a sense of community and holiday spirit encouraging families to visit the downtown area to drop off their letters creating a fun festive experience for children and adults alike.

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Every Thursday from 6 pm to 9 pm.

A cute toddler leaving a letter to Santa

Children

All Abilities Downtown Redlands Children’s History Tour

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Postponed until 2022.

This Neurodivergent tour is the country’s first! The tour will begin in late 2025 and is free to all children 5-12 years. We thank Lappert's Ice Cream for providing free ice after the tour.

“For a lot of kids with disabilities and challenges, the world is not set up for them, and so they are oftentimes left out,” says Wittman the OT Tour Guide. “My goal is to just make it something for all children, for all brains, for everybody and give everyone something fun to do. No child should be excluded while their peers and family engage in a downtown history tour.”

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Every Thursday from 6 pm to 9 pm.

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Donations provided by corporations and businesses allows for the development and implementation of community programs, projects and resources. Donations make it possible to create Downtown family friendly events and provide resources to Redlands visitors and residents. The Redlands Visitor Center connects people to authentic experiences that inspire them to stay in our exceptional community, for a day or lifetime.

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