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California's official outdoor play, started in 1923, is one of the
longest running outdoor plays in the United States. Since 1923 "Ramona" has delighted audiences of
all ages. Entering the Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre for a performance of "Ramona" is like taking a
journey back through time.
The natural landscape of the Ramona Bowl remains almost as it was
during that first performance, April 13, 1923. The romance and the tragedy of Ramona &
Alessandro transfixes the crowd as they watch it unfold, offering a glimpse, though fictional, of
the history of southern California.
Hemet has been named a Tree City USA for 20 years by the Arbor Day
Foundation for its dedication to the local forest. The city is home to the Hemet Valley Medical
Center, a 320-bed general hospital.
All within local distance...
Entertainment:
The city of Hemet is expanding upon its entertainment venues. The
two largest venues are the Ramona Bowl, an outdoor amphitheater, and a Regal Cinemas. The city is
planning two projects that will contribute to entertainment offerings for residents.
The largest is the proposed, and in planning stages, "Garrett
Ranch" will be a new outdoor lifestyle entertainment center located at the corner of Florida Avenue
and Warren Road in west Hemet. Plans for it include a new state of the art multiplex, as well as
rows of shops, cafes, and botiques. It is to be modeled somewhat after the downtown area of a city,
with boulevards,and pedestrian friendly streets.
Another development being planned for the area is a downtown
transit village, with the center of it being a Metrolink station. It will be north of the downtown
core, and will consist of residences, shops, as well parks. The station itself, could feature a
Railroad museum, heritage trail, as well as a farmers market and market hall.
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