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Redlands News | Nov. 5, 2026
Arts & Culture
Explore arts and culture in Redlands, California, including local artists, theater, music, exhibitions, festivals and the creative community.
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Events
Art for Heaven’s Sake! returns to Redlands for 47th annual fine arts festival
The three-day festival at Redlands United Church of Christ will feature 69 artists, live music, food vendors and a special exhibition by landscape painter Jason Situ.
Arts & Culture
Redlands filmgoers pick different winner at 2026 Manhattan Short Film Festival
“Never Give Up” was the top choice among Redlands audiences, while the British short film “Life Goes On” took home the festival’s global gold medal.
Education
University of Redlands hosts second annual banned books event
Librarians, authors and community members discuss growing challenges to books and the importance of protecting access to literature.
Redlands Art Association
Debbie Mount, art teacher at Redlands gallery, is featured artist
Longtime art teacher Debbie Mount explores nature, light and personal experiences in her featured exhibition at the Redlands Art Association, on display through Oct. 30.
Events
‘The Haunting of Hill House’ opens Oct. 9
Stage adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s classic horror novel runs through Oct. 25, with an opening-night gala.
Events
Museum of Redlands to open Oct. 24 after 26-year effort
The free museum inside the former Redlands Daily Facts building will debut with 13 exhibits exploring the city’s history, from citrus and Chinatown to film and firefighting.
Redlands Symphony
Redlands Symphony opens 75th anniversary season at Clock Auditorium
‘Shostakovich’s Fifth’ will launch the Symphony’s milestone season Oct. 3 as performances temporarily move from the University of Redlands.
Redlands Symphony
Redlands Symphony Purse Party returns Sept. 24
Annual fundraiser will auction more than 200 purses and accessories to support free music education for local students
Events
Friends of A.K. Smiley Library hosts September book sale
The Friends’ monthly bag sale returns Sept. 5, with shoppers invited to fill a bag with books for $5 for members or $8 for non-members.
Redlands Art Association
Redlands Cinema Classic returns with international film lineup
Preview the films before you go: Watch trailers for this fall’s international lineup, featuring films from Italy, Lebanon, Brazil and Japan, plus the Manhattan Short Film Festival.
Events
Footlighters Theatre opens season with Ken Ludwig's 'Leading Ladies'
Comedy of mistaken identity runs Aug. 7–23 under the direction of Hedley Duncan.
Events
Prickly Pears bring cowboy songs to Smiley Live!
The Pioneertown duo will perform classic 1940s Western music, yodeling melodies and close harmonies at a free Aug. 12 concert.