Community Theater “Newsies,” the stirring Broadway musical where turn of the century newsboys strike again unfair conditions, runs March 28-April 13 at the Barn Theater, 42 S. Plano, Porterville. 559 310-7046 or www.portervillebarntheater.com “Alice by Heart” reimagines Alice in Wonderland in a musical WWII setting where Alice escapes the war in a whimsical wonderland. Runs […]
The Visalia Players at The Ice House Theater proudly welcomes the world premiere of an original musical “ THE 50 STATES – A Musical Trip Around The Country” written and composed by east coast to west coast transplant, Andrew Hink and directed by JJ Pestano. Show times run through April 4 – 13 “After visiting […]
The Tulare Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back one of the community’s most beloved spring traditions — Cars on K, taking place on Saturday, April 5th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Downtown Tulare. Cars on K has deep roots in Tulare, originally running for about a decade before evolving into Cars […]
Crystal Cave is reopening after a four-year closure, inviting visitors to marvel at its underground splendor. Tickets for guided tours of this marble cave will go on sale on March 31, 2025, at 10 AM PDT. Crystal Cave, located within Sequoia National Park, offers a captivating glimpse into a world of stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and intricate […]
University Preparatory High School (UPHS) Drama Club is preparing to perform “Disco Inferno,” a comedy set in a discotheque with characters borrowed from the 70s sitcom, “Three’s Company” – Jack, Crissy, Janet, Ms. Roper, and Mr. Furley. “Disco Inferno” was inspired by the 17th century French comedy entitled “Scapin the Schemer,” by Molière. Scapin constantly lies […]
After two years of closure due to severe damage from the floods in March 2023, Bartlett Park has officially reopened to the public. The beloved community Park east of Porterville has undergone extensive restoration efforts to bring it back to life, along with significant upgrades, improved amenities, modernizations, and new additions. Bartlett Park has long […]
For over a year, Visalia Heritage, the non-profit group dedicated to preserving historic structures, has been hosting tours of interesting vintage homes and buildings. Their next venture is a tour of the 8,000 sq. ft. Dudley home at 1300 W. Main St. from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 22. The beautiful mansion at Main and […]
Community Theater “Ghost of a Chance” is a family comedy about a ghost trying to prevent his widow from remarrying and a kooky psychic. Runs March 1-23 at the Temple Theater, 514 E. Visalia St., Hanford. 550 584-7241 or www.kingsplayers.org “Shrek, the Musical,” the story of an ogre and Donkey on their daring quest to […]
Reposted from the Porterville College newspaper The Crow’s Nest Veiled Voices (The Least of These) is an exhibition featuring reproductions of drawings by Afghan women living under Taliban rule. It will be on display at the Porterville College Art Gallery from March 5 to March 27, 2025, coinciding with Women’s History Month. The exhibition highlights the urgent struggle for women’s rights […]
A reception for the third annual Museum Masterpieces: Youth Art Show will be held Thursday, February 27 to debut nearly 400 pieces of student artwork from Porterville area small schools. The opening reception for the student artists will be held from 3:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Porterville Historical Museum, located at 257 North […]