IE Arts and Culture Newsletter March Edition

Dear Black Voice News reader, my name is Esther Gatica, and I am happy to share this month’s IE Arts and Culture Newsletter. March is recognized as Women’s History Month in the United States, honoring the contributions of women to history, culture, and society. In addition, International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th.

Did you know that the annual, month-long observance began in 1987 following a proclamation by Congress, evolving from a local "Women's History Week" in California in 1978?

Make sure to plan a fun day at any of the listed events below and to uplift the amazing women in your life. We at Black Voice News definitely appreciate you!

This month, I want to highlight the amazing “Mayors Ball for the Arts” by our Riverside Mayor Patricia Dawn-Lockson, and also a conversation at the end of the month with our Publisher, Dr. Paulette Brown Hinds. Outstanding women achieving innovative change in our Inland Empire Region.

2026 Community Events

What: Riverside Arts Council Presents: Mayor's Ball for the Arts

When: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Where: The Box Riverside, 3635 Market St, Riverside, CA 92501

Time: starts at 5:00 pm

More info: MAYORS BALL

What: She Built This City: Women and the Making of Riverside, a panel conversation

When: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Where: Riverside Main Library, 3900 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm

More info: SheBuiltThisCity

What: Art exhibit “Black & Brown in the Inland Empire and Beyond.”

When: Now until March 15th, 2026

Where: The Cheech Museum, 3581 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501

Time: Museum hours

More info: Black & Brown in the Inland Empire and Beyond - Riverside Art Museum & The Cheech

What: Riverside Reads

When: Ongoing from March 10th to April 8th. The second event is Saturday, March 14th

Where: Multiple library locations; Orange Terrace Library, 20010-B Orange Terrace Pkwy., Riverside, CA 92508

Time: 4-5 pm

More info: Riverside Reads | Riverside Public Library

What: Lunchtime Jazz Concert Series

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays March 10th to April 2nd

Where: Center for Social Justice, 3855 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501

Time: 1-1:40 pm

More info: Lunch Time Jazz at The Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties | riversideca.gov

What: Community in Action: Clothing and Care Drive presented by The Village House and Birthing the Culture

When: Saturday, March 21st & March 28th

Where: Crossword Christian Church 21401 Box Springs Rd, Moreno Valley, CA 92557

Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

More info: The Village House

As always, please help me spread the word by forwarding this email to your friends so they, too, can receive the latest updates.

If you are an artist or organization interested in being featured in this newsletter, please email me at esther@voicemediaventure.com.

With gratitude and appreciation,

Esther Gatica

Program Manager/Reporter / Newsletter Curator

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