Recently in Pala Category

Classic soul and R&B comes to Pala Casino Spa and Resort when Gladys Knight and The O'Jays hit the stage Sunday, Aug. 4.

Knight is a true music legend whose resume includes hits like "I Heard it Through the Grapevine (which she recorded before Marvin Gaye), "Midnight Train to Georgia," "Best Thing that Ever Happened to Me" and "If I Were Your Woman."

Her emotion filled vocals make every song a personal statement. I dare you to listen to "Neither One of Us" post break-up, it's devastating.

Knight is a nine time Grammy winner and an actress who has appeared in "JAG." "The Jamie Foxx Show" and "The First Family."

When the funk tinged bass and tight R&B groove comes on there is no mistaking an O'Jays song.

Eddie Levert and Walter Williams have been singing together since 1958. They were later joined by Eric Grant, continuing to perform around the world.

The O'Jays many hits include "Love Train," "Back Stabbers," "Forever Mine" and "For the Love of Money."

Tickets are available Friday, May 17 at the Pala box office, by phone at 1-877-946-7252 and Star Tickets for $50, $65 and $75.

The Miss Vietnam Global beauty pageant is scheduled to take place in the Infinity Showroom at Pala Casino Resort and Spa Sunday, July 14 at 3:30 p.m.

The competition features Vietnamese beauty contestants and entertainers from around the world.

Interested applicants can go to www.missvietnamglobal.com.

Tickets are $45, $70, $100, $200, $300, $500 and are available at the Pala box office, by phone at 1-877-946-7252, Star Tickets and Vietnamese entertainment outlets.

The world's best known male revue show Chippendales is back in the Inland area with a show at Infinity Showroom at Pala Casino Resort and Spa Friday, July 27.

Founded in 1979, the troupe has performed around the world in Central America, Europe, Asia and South Africa.

They make their regular home at the Rio All-Suites Hotel in Las Vegas.

Chippendales were recently discovered by a new set of fans when two of their performers appeared on "The Amazing Race," finishing in second place.

Tickets are on sale Friday, May 17 at the Pala box office and www.startickets.com for $22 and $32.

There's plenty of entertainment at Inland casinos this weekend. Here's a few of the best of the weekend's headliners.

Thursday, May 2:

Aziz Ansari at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30, $40 Location: San Manuel

Friday, May 3:

Ron White at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $65, $75, $85, $199 Location: Pechanga

Saturday, May 4:

PBR at 2 p.m. Tickets:$28, $48, $58 Location: Pala

Gabriel Iglesias at 8 p.m. Tickets: $45, $55, $65, $75 Location: Agua Caliente

Pepe Aguilar at 8 p.m. Tickets: $39, $59, $79 Location: Fantasy Springs

Jo Jo Jorge Falcon at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 Location: Spotlight 29

Mayweather vs. Guerrero at 6 p.m. Location: Broadcast at most casinos

Sunday, May 5:

PBR at 2 p.m. Tickets:$28, $48, $58 Location: Pala

Mariachi Divas at 3 p.m. Tickets: $10 Location: Morongo

Gabriel Iglesias at 6 p.m. Tickets: $45, $55, $65, $75 Location: Agua Caliente

Conjunto Primavera at 7 p.m. Tickets: $40, $50, $65 Location: Pechanga

Rock singer Rick Springfield makes his long awaited return to the Inland area with a show the Infinity Showroom at Pala Casino Resort and Spa Friday, Aug. 2.

Springfield rocketed to fame in the '80s with the classic "Jessie's Girl," as well as "I've Done Everything For You," "Don't Talk to Strangers" and "Love Somebody.

He is also an accomplished actor who is best known for playing Dr. Noah Drake on "General Hospital" He recently combined his two worlds for the first time when he performed "Jessie's Girl" on the soap as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.

I've seen Springfield in concert a few times and he always puts on a great show for his fans. The added bonus of seeing him in an intimate venue like Infinity makes this a must see show.

Tickets are on sale Friday, April 26 for $47 and $57 at the Pala box office, by phone at 1-877-946-7252 and through www.startickets.com.

Filipino comedian/TV presenter Vhong Navarro has a special show at Pala Casino Resort and Spa Thursday, May 9.

Navarro is a frequent contributor to the variety show "It's Showtime" and was the lead voice in Cartoon Network Asia's "Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens."

He will be joined at Pala by comedians Kakai Bautista and Osang.

Tickets are available at the Pala box office, by phone at 1-877-946-7252 or through www.startickets.com for $35, $50 and $60.

There's plenty of entertainment at Inland casinos this weekend. Here's a few of the best of the weekend's headliners.

Thursday, March 21:

Soul Jam at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30, $40, $50 Location: San Manuel

Friday, March 22:

"The Price is Right" Live Stage Show at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $29 Location: Fantasy Springs

Leann Rimes at 9 p.m. Tickets: $59 Location: Morongo

Chicago at 9 p.m. Tickets: Sold Out Location: Agua Caliente

Saturday, March 23:

"The Price is Right" Live Stage Show at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $29 Location: Fantasy Springs

Amy Schumer at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $26, $36 Location: Pala

Arrival From Sweden at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15, $25, $30, $35 Location: Agua Caliente

Gordon Lightfoot at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25, $35, $45 Location: Spotlight 29

Sunday, March 24:

Gladiator Challenge at 4 p.m. Tickets: $40, $55 Location: Soboba

The "Long Island Medium" Theresa Caputo will appear at Pala Casino Resort and Spa Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m.

In addition to telling personal stories about her life, Caputo will offer interactive readings to audience members.

On her TLC series Caputo is seen performing readings for clients while dealing with the effects her gift has on her family and friends.

Tickets are available Friday, March 22 for $39.75 at the Pala box office, by phone at 1-877-946-7252 and www.startickets.com.

Season four of "Long Island Medium" is scheduled to premiere on TLC in May.

Staind frontman Aaron Lewis shows off his country roots with an intimate performance at Pala Casino Spa and Resort's Infinity Showroom Saturday, July 20.

Lewis burst on the scene with the rock band Staind. The honest lyrics of songs like "It's Been Awhile," "Outside" and "Right Here" made them a popular alternative to the boy bands and pop princesses of the day.

In recent years he has returned to his country roots with the albums "Town Line" and "The Road." The gold single "Country Boy" featured legends George Jones and Charlie Daniels.

Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $45 and $50 and available at the Pala box office, 1-877-946-7252 and through Star Tickets.

Johnny Mathis has been performing the great American songbook for over 50 years. He will bring all of that history to Pala Casino Resort and Spa with a show Saturday, June 22.

Mathis' signature song "Chances Are" was a No. 1 hit when it was first released in 1957 and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. His recordings of "Misty" and "It's Not For Me to Say" were also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002 and 2008 respectively.

His "Johnny's Greatest Hits" was the first ever greatest hits album released when it came out in 1958. Having sold over 350 million albums worldwide, only Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra sold more records in the 20th century.

Tickets are on sale Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m. at the Pala box office, by phone at 1-877-946-7252 and through www.startickets.com for $50, $65, $75 and $85.

There's plenty of entertainment at Inland casinos this weekend. Here's a few of the best of the weekend's headliners.

Thursday, March 14:

Gloria Trevi at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25, $35, $45 Location: San Manuel

Friday, March 15:

Rockin' Elvis Fest at 6 p.m. Tickets: $10, $15 Location: Pala

Pepe Aguilar at 8 p.m. Tickets: $85, $95, $125 Location: Pechanga

Dazz Band at 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 Location: Morongo

Saturday, March 16:

Rockin' Elvis Fest at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets: $20, $25 Location: Pala

Pepe Aguilar at 8 p.m. Tickets: $85, $95, $125 Location: Pechanga

Bob Newhart at 8 p.m. Tickets: $50, $60, $75 Location: Agua Caliente

Paul Anka at 8 p.m. Tickets: $39, $59, $79 Location: Fantasy Springs

Stayin' Alive at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 Location: Spotlight 29

Sunday, March 17:

Rockin' Elvis Fest at 7 p.m. Tickets: $30 Location: Pala

The timeless Tony Bennett returns to the Inland area Saturday, May 18 with a show under the stars at Pala Casino Spa and Resort's Palomar Starlight Theater.

Update: A Thursday, May 16 7 p.m. show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa will go on sale Saturday, March 16 at 8 a.m. at the Agua Caliente box office, www.hotwatercasino.com and www.startickets.com. Tickets are available for $76, $111 and $151.

Bennett's songs are as classic as the man himself. "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," "For Once in my Life," "The Shadow of Your Smile" and "The Good Life" are just a fraction of his extensive catalog.

His most recent release "Viva Duets" features Bennett performing many of his classics with Latin music artists like Chayanne, Marc Anthony, Thalia, Gloria Estefan and Vicente Fernandez.

Having seen him live I can attest that he's one of the greatest voices in music. Hearing him sing "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" live is a goosebump moment and "For Once in my Life" brought the crowd to their feet.

Tickets are on sale Friday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. at the Pala box office, by phone at 1-877-946-7252 and www.startickets.com for $56, $76 and $101.