After a busy summer of ministry and travel around the U.S., France and Guatemala, Celebrant Singers return to Visalia for their 37th Annual Grand Homecoming Concert at 7pm on Saturday, August 9, at L.J. Williams Theater, 1001 W. Main St., Visalia. Admission is free and a love offering will be taken. Celebrant Singers will hold […]
As we wind down the month of July, and with it our summer art programs for youth, Arts Visalia shifts gears for the month of August, when we present the kids’ artworks in our annual Young At Art exhibition. Every summer, we offer a six-week series of art classes for children and youth ages five […]
The ninth annual “Shakespeare in the Plaza” presents the timeless comedy “As You Like It.” Show dates are August 7, 10, 14 and 16 at dusk (about 8pm). The location is the stage at Sweet Brier Plaza in Downtown Lindsay. Admission is free, and refreshments will be available. “As You Like It” is set in […]
On Saturday, August 23, the Visalia Fox Theatre will host a “Light Up The Fox” benefit concert to launch a capital campaign to restore the theater marquee to its original look. The Historic Visalia Fox Theatre recently announced plans to restore the marquee to the original design from 1930, an effort that will require financial […]
Over the years, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow have been immortalized in books and movies. Now their story of romance and escapades is live on the Ice House stage, supported by rockabilly, country and gospel music that will have your toes tapping. “Bonnie & Clyde: A New Musical” goes beyond the excitement of their notorious […]
During its July 15 meeting, the Porterville City Council appointed Adrian Monte Reyes to fill the spot left open after Councilmember Pete McCracken’s passing. The city’s charter required the council to agree upon and appoint a replacement within 30 days of a vacancy; after 30 days, the mayor could have directly appointed a replacement. The […]
The Environmental Health Division of Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency is forming a stakeholder Community Temporary Event Committee in order to continue improving communication and outreach to community and business stakeholders and to help develop strategies to further meet their needs. Environmental Health held a series of outreach meetings last year to hear and address the concerns of […]
Summertime, with its longer days, warmer nights and no school for a couple of months, seems like a great time of year. But there is a rise in some types of crime in the summer, and those longer days, warmer nights and no school have a lot to do with it, said Sergeant Osvaldo Dominguez, […]
Reclamite pavement street maintenance projects, which began July 12-13, will continue from 7am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20 and July 26-27, in the Industrial Park area of Visalia, from Shirk west to Camp Drive, and Highway 198 north to Avenue 320. Reclamite seal consists of an application of an asphalt rejuvenating agent, […]
On July 9th, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law AB 2488 by Assembly Member Marc Levine (D-San Rafael). The bill immediately allows limited wine and cider tasting at certified farmers’ markets. AB 2488 takes effect immediately to allow sales during the current season. The new privilege is subject to a number of safeguards. Market managers […]