For five years, from 1968 to 1972, Creedence Clearwater Revival was about the hardwest working band in rock ‘n’ roll. Bad Moon Rising, Born on the Bayou, Down on the Corner, Proud Mary, Lodi, Commotion, Green River, Run Through the Jungle, Up Around the Bend, all these original Top 40 hits and more, enough to […]
Spirit and Bravo Farms are excited to announce the first of a series of authentic evenings at Bravo Farms Smokehouse in downtown Visalia. You won’t want to miss this evening of local flavors and inspiration, happening tonight from 6-8pm! Spirit and Bravo Farms will host this exclusive event of tasting locally inspired foods presented directly […]
The Kings County Fair opens Thursday, June 9 with the special ticket price of $1/adult; free for seniors, students and children. Carnivals rides that day are also $1/ride. This year’s theme is Flowers, Feathers and Fun and the carnival area includes most of the same great rides as last year and more, along with games […]
One of the questions often asked of performers in interviews is, “Why do you involve yourself in community theatre?” “A recurring response from the cast of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” the upcoming production from the Visalia Community Players, was surprising. While responses such as, creative expression, artistic exploration, invention, or fantasy are […]
After 56 years, the Tulare County Symphony is proposing to change its name. The board of directors is proposing a name that would reflect the regional nature, professionalism, and artistic excellence of the orchestra today. The board will discuss the idea with association members at the annual meeting at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, May 18 […]
Since February of 2016, Green Acres Middle School students who participate in The PULSE Afterschool Program have been volunteering their time once a week to feed the homeless at the Visalia Rescue Mission. This community service has been part of a leadership project initiated by their participation in the 5th Annual Tulare County Step Up […]
Sequoia Shuttle will celebrate ten years of transporting passengers to and from Sequoia National Park with a 2016 season kick-off event, at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, featuring a press conference with representatives from Visalia Transit, the City of Visalia, Sequoia National Park and the Disability Advisory Committee. The event will culminate in a […]
Next Fall, which opens at the Ice House Theatre in Visalia May 13, is at heart a play about real people with differing points of view trying to make their relationships work in spite of or perhaps because of their beliefs. Luke and Adam, rather unlikely lovers since Luke is a devout Christian and Adam […]
The heavenly sounds of the University Preparatory Handbell Choir will perform, along with the UPHS choir, dance and guitar classes, at the COS Theater Thursday, May 19 at 6pm. Some 27 members of the choir will fill the theater with the uplifting sounds of their bells during the performance. Handbell choir and music instructor Patty […]
Next to the “Soldier’s Cross”, in the shadow of the “Med-a-vac” Helicopter, Hot Rods, Classic’s and bikes will roll into Porterville’s Veterans Park. The Rollin’ Relics Car Club of Porterville 16th Annual Car & Motorcycle Show will take place Saturday May 14th, corner of Henderson and Newcomb. Car show registration is from 8-10am; the show […]