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 $3 beginning July 1.

may

Now through 05.27.05
Art Exhibit.
“The Artists, Their Muses and the Glitter Covered Roses” at Arts on 5th Gallery in downtown San Bernardino, 468 W. 5th Street. Show captures flamboyant and obsessive personality of region’s art and its collector, Sabato Fiorello. Exhibition presents about 30 works from Fiorello’s collection, in part donated to and on extended loan to Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum at Cal State San Bernardino. Through May 27. Arts on 5th Gallery open Monday-Friday, 12-5 p.m. More information from Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum at (909) 880-7373. Free.

05.26.05
Music Gala.
Gala and scholarship fundraiser features CSUSB music groups – Vocal Jazz/Show Choir, Chamber Winds, Chamber Singers, ensembles for guitar, percussion and saxophone and Tuba Quartet. Big band dancing with CSUSB Jazz Ensemble follows performances.. Includes heavy hors d’oevres, 7:30 p.m. concert, and dessert, dancing and silent auction. CSUSB Performing Arts Building Recital Hall and courtyard. $30 per person, $50 per couple. Reservations or more information: (909) 880-5859.

june

06.01.05
Music.
First Wednesdays presents The Arthur Moorefield Memorial Recital, CSUSB Faculty and Friends. 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Building Recital Hall. General admission $15, Alumni Association members, senior citizens $10, students $5. 880-7516.

06.03.05
Theatre: Opening Night.
“Man of La Mancha.” Based on the story by Miguel de Cervantes, the bittersweet musical sees unlikely heroes Don Quixote and his namservant, Sancho Panza, wage fierce battles against even more unlikely foes. June 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 at 8p.m.,with matinees June 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 2p.m. Ronald E. Barnes Theatre. General admission $10, Alumni Association members, senior citizens $8, students $5. 880-5884.

06.08.05
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. 880-7516.

06.13.05
Music.
CSUSB Concert Choir and Chamber Singers. 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Building Recital Hall. General admission $8, Alumni Association members, senior citizens $6, students $4. 880-7516.

06.17.05 — 06.19.05
Commencement.
CSUSB’s annual Commencement ceremonies. Palm Desert Campus, June 17, 6 p.m. at McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert. College of Education, June 18, 9 a.m. College of Arts and Letters Liberal Studies, June 18, 2 p.m. College of Arts and Letters, June 18, 6 p.m. College of Business and Public Administration, June 19, 9 a.m. College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, June 19, 2 p.m. College of Natural Sciences, June 19, 6 p.m. All ceremonies, except Palm Desert Campus, at CSUSB in Coussoulis Arena. 880-5024.

july

07.06.05
Music.
Summer Wednesdays, a four-week long music series for the whole family, opens with the Latin Society, singing such tunes as “Guantanamera” and “Hot, Hot, Hot.” . Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Outdoors in Lower Commons Plaza, 7 p.m. Free. Parking $3. 880-7360.

07.13.05
Music.
Summer Wednesdays continues with Gregg Young and the Second Street Band playing jazz, R&B, reggae, rock and Latin jazz. Lower Commons Plaza, 7 p.m. Free. Parking $3. 880-7360.

07.20.05
Music.
Summer Wednesdays presents The Basix, famous for its renditions of songs by Aretha Franklin, James Brown and The Steve Miller Band. Lower Commons Plaza, 7 p.m. Free. Parking $3. 880-7360.

07.27.05
Music.
The Bootie Shakers close the Summer Wednesdays music series with ‘70s tribute songs such as “Disco Inferno,” “Get Down Tonight” and “Staying Alive.” Lower Commons Plaza, 7 p.m. Free. Parking $3. 880-7360.