Culture is more than an exercise of the mind. It exercises the smile as well, and in the art, music, theatre and assorted Cal State San Bernardino events in this calendar, smiling goes with the territory. Share and enjoy. All numbers are in the 909 area code. Parking is $1.50.

december

NOW through 03.05.05
ART EXHIBIT.
Three shows: “Between Wonderlands and Realities: Best in Children's Book Illustration, 1537-1940.” Through March 5, 2005. Also, “Ponds, Gardens and Paths,” Jay Willis, and “Kamikaze,” Misty Burruel. Through Feb. 12, 2005. Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum. Museum hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. 537-7373.

january

01.05.05
MUSIC.
First Wednesdays presents “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” A children's holiday opera by the Riverside Little Opera. 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Building Recital Hall. General admission $15, Alumni Association members, senior citizens $10, students $5. 537-7516.

01.21.05
PERFORMANCE BASKETBALL.
The Harlem Globetrotters at CSUSB. 7 p.m., Coussoulis Arena. Gold Circle seating $50, reserved $30, general admission $22.50, CSUSB general admission $18.50. Service fee per ticket $1. Parking $5. 537-7360.

february

02.02.05
MUSIC.
First Wednesdays presents Cancryn/Carlisle Duo, soprano and piano. 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Building Recital Hall. General admission $15, Alumni Association members, senior citizens $10, students $5. 537-7516.

02.05.05
JOB FAIR.
The annual Education Job Fair will have more than 85 school districts throughout California seeking candidates for teaching, counseling or administrative positions. Bring resumes. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Coussoulis Arena. Free. 537-5250.

02.09.05
MUSIC.
CSUSB Symphonic Band and Chamber Winds. 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Building Recital Hall. General admission $8, Alumni Association members, senior citizens $6, students $4. 537-7516.

02.25.05 & 02.26.05
THEATRE.
“Ethel.” The return of the successful one-woman CSUSB musical starring alumna Val Limar-Jansen, portraying the mother of the “sophisticated blues," Ethel Waters. Feb. 25 and 26, both shows 8 p.m. Performing Arts Building Recital Hall. Theatre fundraising event for Ronald Barnes Scholarship Endowment. Tickets $50. 537-5884.

march

03.02.05
MUSIC.
First Wednesdays presents M-Pact, Contemporary Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Performing Arts Building Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. General admission $15, Alumni Association members, senior citizens $10, students $5. 537-7516.

03.11.05
THEATRE.
OPENING NIGHT.
Shakespeare's “Macbeth.” After a noble warrior learns he is destined to rule Scotland, he and his wife murder the rightful king and a downpour of blood and destruction ensues. Ronald E. Barnes Theatre. March 11,12, 17, 18, 19 at 8 p.m. and March 13, 20 at 2 p.m. General admission $10, Alumni Association members, senior citizens $8, students $5. 537-5884.

03.11.05
MUSIC.
CSUSB Concert Choir. 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Building Recital Hall. General admission $8, Alumni Association members, senior citizens $6, students $4. 537-7516.

03.15.05
MUSIC.
CSUSB Jazz Ensemble and CSUSB Vocal Jazz/Show Choir. 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Building Recital Hall. General admission $8, Alumni Association members, senior citizens $6, students $4. 537-7516.

03.18.05
MUSIC.
CSUSB Symphonic Band. 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Building Recital Hall. General admission $8, Alumni Association members, senior citizens $6, students $4. 537-7516.

03.20.05
MUSIC.
CSUSB Chamber Winds and Chamber Singers. 4 p.m., Performing Arts Building Recital Hall. General admission $8, Alumni Association members, senior citizens $6, students $4. 537-7516.