Two well-written non-fiction books, each crafted by an acclaimed author make for absorbing reading. Jeannette Walls, The Glass Castle: A Memoir following its initial publication in 2005 appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list for an incredible 261 weeks. Wall’s non-fiction account recently reemerged as a best seller in the wake of the […]
The Visalia Convention Center inaugural “Holiday Movie Magic” movie day at the Visalia Convention Center will take place Sunday, December 10. This event will be fun for the whole family, and is open to all ages. The children’s classic movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” will be featured on two big screens; with the first […]
In December, Arts Visalia is pleased to host its Annual Holiday Show & Sale. It’s a most wonderful time of year when Arts Visalia’s gift shop spills over into the entire gallery, featuring a wide variety of unique works of art, hand-crafted by local artisans. This season of giving, support the arts in your community […]
The Hanford Fox Theatre holds special movie afternoons and evening – year round. For the holidays, it will be showing the following: Friday, Nov. 24 @ 2:pm – Mickey’s Christmas Carol with Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas – Mickey’s Christmas Carol is rated G and the running time is 26 minutes. Mickey’s Christmas Carol is […]
For 40 years The Creative Center has served the South Valley community by offering visual and performing arts classes to those who might not otherwise have had the opportunity. It was the vision of Violet Ginsburg that brought about the facility, helping adults with developmental disabilities further their passions and bring their goals to fruition. […]
The latest Porterville Arts Association exhibit features the work of Bill Bishop, Susie Bishop and Ron Zanini. The exhibit is currently open, however, the artist reception is Sunday, Dec. 3 from 2-4pm. Bill Bishop’s expertise in reproducing both fish and birds from wood stems from a true love for fly fishing and watching birds. He […]
Considered one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, pickleball now has an outdoor facility in Porterville. One of the two tennis courts at Zalud Park was converted to accommodate pickleball, with open play taking place on Saturdays or by appointment. Haven’t played the sport yet? No problem! A local pickleball enthusiast has […]
This year’s Exeter Fall Festival will continue many fun traditions from the past 104 years – games, contests, arts & craft, food and entertainment that is guaranteed to be fun for the whole family. October 1 – 31st Exeter Scarecrow Contest. The Exeter Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Scarecrows are Returning to Exeter […]
The Tulare City Historical Society and Tulare Historical Museum will present its latest ‘Sundays @ 2’ program on October 15. Tulare’s own Pat Hillman will offer a fascinating presentation close to her heart, The Donner Party: A Family Legacy. Hillman is the great, great granddaughter of George Donner, the party Captain. Hillman loves the community […]
The Kings Art Center is celebrating its 25 year anniversary this month with a “Past to Present” exhibit open from September 23 to November 11 in the center’s Marcellus Gallery. In the Members Gallery, the center will exhibit “Internment 1942,” the 75th anniversary of the Japanese-American Internment with the work of Henry Sugimoto, a Hanford […]