Mike Penny has received numerous awards for his innovative compositions and performances using the Tsugaru Shamisen. He first studied in Santa Cruz, CA with Kevin Kmetz, and later received the Japan Foundation’s Uchida Fellowship which allowed him to study in

Paul Olives has paved his way as one of the area’s most inspiring musicians. A self-taught guitar virtuoso, street performer & one man band, he is often hailed as a local legend and ambassador for the local music scene. Many

From his rather unglamorous beginning as a street singer, Bryan Bowers has become a major artist on the traditional music circuit. He has redefined the autoharp and is also well known as a singer-songwriter. Bryan has a dynamic outgoing personality

Smiley Library is excited to announce Library Day 2025, happening on Saturday May 10th from 11-2! This year’s theme, “Drawn to the Library,” is a playful celebration of both the artistic spirit and the many reasons people are inspired to

At A.K. Smiley Public Library, March 17 means more than St. Patrick’s Day- it’s Patron Saints’ Day, the birthday of Redlands’s best-known benefactors, Albert and Alfred Smiley! Join Director Emeritus Larry Burgess and Archivist Nathan Gonzales as they honor the