Young or old, everyone has heard or can identify with music of the 1960s, woven into the American fabric by such artists as The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. “Last of the Boys,” which provides a glimpse into the lives of Vietnam vets 30 years after the war, uses the music of that era to […]
Throughout the month of May, Arts Visalia is proud to feature artworks by artist Reiko Yoshimoto in an exhibition titled “Painting with Paper.” The title of the exhibition stems from the method of art that is employed in the majority of the works on display. Known as chigiri-e, it is a collage process where the […]
The Creative Center’s Jon Ginsburg Gallery will host “The Visalia High School Art Showcase 2014,” a juried art exhibit featuring the art of Visalia high school students, May 2-18. This showcase is an opportunity for Visalia high school art students to professionally present their selected work in a public gallery setting. Five Visalia high schools […]
Sourdough Slim, the last of the great vaudeville showmen, will bring his musical act and zany deadpan humor back to Mavericks Coffee House in Visalia for a 7pm show on Friday, May 16. Slim will be joined for the first time at Mavericks by his equally talented, but more sane, Saddle Pals. Sourdough Slim has […]
Friday night, May 17, just got even better for Tulare County residents who frequent Downtown Visalia. Already a hub of activity with Blues, Brews & BBQ, the 3rd Annual Downtown Expo will take place at Church and Main Streets from 5pm to 11pm, allowing patrons to enjoy both events while raising funds for Breast Cancer […]
The 66th Annual Porterville Fair will take place May 14-18. The Porterville Fair features a wide variety of entertainment including Vorian, a “Transforming” jet dragster, monster truck rides, Noah’s Way Exotic Petting Zoo and Barnyard Racing ducks, turkeys and pigs. The Fair will also showcase J-Live’s Next Big Thing Talent Competition and a barn full […]
“Take Me Downtown,” the Thursday Night Market Place hosted by Main Street Hanford, starts this evening in Downtown Hanford. The event, which will be held from 5:30-9pm every Thursday for 22 weeks (through September 25) will kick-off its 14th year with live entertainment by the band August. Thursday Night Market Place is a weekly celebration […]
Sound N Vision will present a 9:30pm show with James Supercave and OMO on Friday, May 9, and follow that up with Gardens & Villa and Rogues at an 8pm show on Saturday, May 10. Both shows will be at the Cellar Door in downtown Visalia. Hailing from Los Angeles, James Supercave consists of Joaquin […]
Parades and cultural events will help Tulare and Kings counties celebrate Cinco de Mayo, which marks the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Over the years, the holiday has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage in the U.S., and South Valley residents will […]
Exeter, famous for its murals and known as one of America’s Prettiest Painted Places, is hosting “Full Bloom 2014,” the 11th Annual Full Bloom Garden Walk on Saturday, May 10, from 9am to 2pm. Visitors are invited to explore five beautiful and unique private gardens in and around the Exeter area. Refreshments will be hosted by […]