Surrounded by gardens, fountains and a waterfall, it was built on land donated by Mission Inn proprietor Frank Miller.

Events at the 1,400 seat auditorium range from charity art shows[7] to orchestral performances by the Riverside Philharmonic.

[8] George Lopez, Margaret Cho, The Whispers, Jimmy Cliff, California Riverside Ballet, Frankie Beverly and Maze, David Copperfield, The Dickens Festival, Los Lobos, Children's Theatre, and Industrial shows have all headlined the facility.

[10] The $9.5 million construction included a complete seismic retrofit, as well as new electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems.

An improved sound system, a new wooden floor in the main theater, and restored historic auditorium seats were also completed in the one-year construction.