On Sunday, July 15, Redlands Bowl of Performing Arts and Mansion Memories partnered at the beautiful Burrage Mansion to make life long memories for the Magical Day kids and families that Mansion Memories serves.
The event was a "Hoe Down" where 158 guests enjoyed the lively talents and music of Branson On The Road ensemble. Branson On The Road had played the previous Friday evening on the Redlands Bowl stage.
Debbie Horton leader of the band said, “It was an honor for Branson On The Road to be part this special event with the Redlands Bowl and Mansion Memories! It touched our hearts to see the happy faces and those precious children who stood in line to visit with us after the show. This was a day we’ll never forget!”
Hoe Down guests were also able to enjoy the magic that Mansion Memories is known for with fun cowboy games, activities, icepops and visits with two service dogs from the Inland Empire Therapy dogs.
Through the Redlands Bowl Arts Education Impact Initiative program they were able to bring Branson on the Road to the beautiful Burrage Mansion for a private concert for the families furthering its mission of music for everyone.
A significant percentage of the young people impacted by RBPA programs are underserved and/or have low-income. As with all Redlands Bowl programming, no admission for any youth programs is ever charged!
“The RBPA was thrilled to bring a fun evening of music by Branson On The Road to Mansion Memories families. It was so gratifying to see everyone laughing, singing, dancing, and enjoying themselves,” said Valerie Peister, RBPA Program Director.
For Mansion Memories this is a perfect way to continue making memories with the kids in crisis and their families who are nominated and attend our Magical Day events, also at no cost. It was said best by one of the volunteers, Megan Negrette:
"Hearing how thankful these families were to have two amazing organizations support them was so heart warming. I am so glad I was able to help with this event, it was an amazing opportunity and it truly filled my heart with joy to hear how much this meant to all of the kids and their families."
If you are interested in more information about The Redlands Bowl of Performing Arts call (909) 793-7316.
Nominations for Mansion Memories on September 22 Magical Day are open up to the public on Thurs. July 26. If you know a child going through crisis please go to the Mansion Memories web site and nominate them to attend. If you would like to help support our events or you want more information about Mansion Memories contact Executive Director Dianna Lawson at: MansionMemoriesmm@gmail.com.