What’s not to like?  Good theater, tasty Hors d’oeuvres, wine, cookies and coffee.  The RMA is hosting a fundraiser November 10, 2016 with a viewing of the Community Players’ production of “The Lion in Winter”, a wonderful complex play.  Many will remember the classic movie depicting the personal and political conflicts of Henry II of England and his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine set at Christmas time, 1153, played in the movie by Peter O’Toole and Katharine Hepburn, respectively.  Now you can see a live presentation of this classic.  Tickets are only $35 and are going fast, so add this to your calendar and join us at this special presentation.

If you are interested in getting to know the Riverside Metropolitan Museum a bit better,  join us for our RMA Lecture Series.   We kick off the new season of lectures on Wednesday, October 12th with a special look at the newest exhibit at the Museum, “Rising Above, Entertainment and the Struggle for African American Identity.”  Dr. Norman Towels, a retired local educator and noted collector of African American history is the featured speaker.  Since much of this exhibit is on loan from Dr. Towels, this is a unique opportunity to explore the exhibit and subject.  The presentation starts at 10:00 a.m. in the second floor Museum gallery.  Refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m.  Admission is free and no reservations are required.

Future lectures include “A Morning at the Heritage House” (November 3rd), “The Ameal Moore Nature Center at Sycamore Canyon Park” (January 4th), “The Museum’s Next Door Neighbor, the First Congregational Church” (February 1st), “Ching Ming, the Chinese Grave Sweeping Ceremony” (March 1st), and “RCC’s Newest  Buildings:  A Tour and Lunch!” (April 5th).  If you would like to be on the email reminder list, send a message to “Volunteers” on the contact page of this website.

Do you like getting out of town without having to fight the traffic?  Do you enjoy visiting museums, historic homes and botanical gardens throughout Southern California?  Are you always ready for a delicious lunch in a new setting?  If your answers are “yes”, the RMA Trip Committee has an exceptional schedule of trips planned for you starting in November.  The trips are open to members and non-members alike and are guaranteed fun for all.  Join us this “season” for trips to the Huntington Library and Gardens in San Marino, the Gamble House in Pasadena, the Sam Maloof Home and Studio in Alta Loma, the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, the Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Springs, and the Hollywood Museum in the Max Factor Building in Hollywood.  Trip mailers with the details have been sent to all RMA members.  Didn’t get one?  They are available in the foyer of the Museum.  You can also send a message to “Volunteers” on the Contact page of this website (or use any one of the other contact options).  You’ll be glad you did!