A hesitant Cinderella? A bloodthirsty Little Red Riding Hood? Two Prince Charmings with roving eyes? A Witch who raps? A vengeful Giant? A neurotic Rapunzel? Two blind stepsisters? All of these are among the eccentric characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s fractured musical fairy tale, Into the Woods. The Lindsay Community Theater presents Into […]
George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein are two of America’s most famous composers. The Sequoia Symphony features music by both of these talented musicians in its concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Visalia Fox Theatre. Two of the pieces were themes in iconic films. “On the Waterfront” is famous for Marlon Brando’s […]
Ginny Wilson and Beckie Ballew Nava both have long histories of taking captivating pictures. Wilson has taken photos on her travels all around the world and loves to work with light. Nava has a passion for nature, capturing local beauty. The photographers have joined forces to present “The Valley and Beyond” at the Brandon-Mitchell Gallery, […]
Mothers, fathers, siblings and grandparents. All of these people are affected by the unexpected death of an infant. For families in Tulare County, hope and healing can be found in a support group called A Legacy of Love. The group’s annual event honoring their babies will be Sunday, Oct. 14 in Exeter. The event is […]
Broadway star Betsy Wolfe returns to her hometown to sing with the Sequoia Symphony on Saturday, October 6 at the Visalia Fox Theatre. “Having sung now with over 45 symphonies and pops orchestras across the world, I can honestly say it’s about time I add the fabulous Sequoia Symphony Orchestra to the list!” Wolfe said […]
Grace Lutheran is presenting its 25th Annual Holiday Craft Boutique event to kick off the holiday shopping season Saturday October 20th. Grace Lutheran would like to invite everyone to join them as they celebrate 25 years of providing handmade gifts and bakery items. Invite your family and friends to shop our wide assortment of handmade […]
Hands in the Community announces their upcoming night of laughter — Comedy Blast — on January 25, 2019, 8:00pm, featuring the off-the wall duo of comedian Ken Davis and ventriloquist David Pendleton. This will be a night of side-splitting hilarity for the whole family presented at Visalia First Assembly’s newly opened, 2600-seat state-of-the art auditorium, […]
Local fans of musical theater in for a rare treat. A Night with Janis Joplin–the full Tony Award-nominated Broadway production–launches a 14-city tour of California with an opening night at the Fox Theater Visalia next month. “It’s mind-blowing,” said David Shaw, president of Turnaround Productions, which is presenting the tour. The single-night production is at […]
Susan Mathews, well known in the local theater world for her acting, directing and philanthropy, will be presented with the Marjorie Brandon Award Friday, Sept. 29 at the Marriott Hotel, hosted by the Brandon-Mitchell Gallery. Marjorie Brandon, who turns 106 this month, is one of the namesakes of the gallery. She is a long-time artist […]
The Sequoia Union Elementary School Parent Guild invites the community to attend its annual fall carnival, set for 5:30-9pm Saturday, Oct. 6. This year’s “Barnyard Bash”-themed event will deliver traditional family fun, including bingo, a delicious deep-pit beef dinner, mechanical bull, blow-up obstacle course, cake walk, carnival games a photo booth and more. A vast […]