The upbeat, airtight, three-part family harmonies of the Sons of the San Joaquin are being heard in a lot more places these days. This sound has carried Joe, Jack and Lon Hannah from church and community gatherings to places like Switzerland, where traditional cowboy music is even more revered than modern country music. In the […]
Local author Ron Hughart has written a new book, Déjà Vu of a Skeptic. The book is a departure from The Place Beyond the Dust Bowl, his book about the plight of his migrant family who fled the Dust Bowl to make their way to a new life in California. Déjà Vu of a Skeptic […]
The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s “Images of America” series is Tulare from local author Sésar A. Carreño. The book, released on Monday, boasts more than 200 vintage images of the early days of Tulare. Tulare was originally founded by the Southern Pacific Railroad as the terminal for its southern division. The railroad billed Tulare […]
Foot of Feathers, which will headline The Cellar Door in downtown Visalia on Saturday, December 21, is made up of Kent Stahl (vocals/guitar), Aaron Estes (guitar/vocals), Eric Abbott (bass/vocals) and Matt Sampietro (drums/vocals). The group is known for its four-part vocal harmonies, including a spot-on cover of the Beach Boys’ “Sloop John B” the last […]
Former Major League catcher Robby Hammock will manage the 2014 Visalia Rawhide, the Arizona Diamondbacks announced last week. Arizona also sends former Tampa Bay Devil Rays outfielder Bobby Smith back to Tulare County as the Rawhide hitting coach, while 10-year Major League veteran Gil Heredia will serve as pitching coach. Hammock, 36, played in parts […]
Teams of friends, families and co-workers are currently being formed for the Winter Adult Volleyball League organized by the Visalia Parks & Recreation Department. Coed leagues are offered in both intermediate and open divisions, and games will be played six-on-six, with a maximum of 12 players per team. All matches will be played indoors in […]
“The Central Valley’s most popular DJ is, hands down, DJ Ren Rock,” said Aaron Gomes, owner/operator of Sound N Vision Foundation, which is bringing the popular DJ back for his annual December 31 show. “Every year, his New Year’s Eve Black & White Ball is a sold out event at the Cellar Door.” DJ Ren […]
Nearing the end of its international tour, Three Rivers’ own High Sierra Jazz Band is back home to gear up for a holiday performance at the Veterans Memorial Building in Three Rivers on December 21. The High Sierra Jazz Band was formed in 1976 and has seen only a few changes in its long history. […]
Michael’s Custom Jewelry in downtown Visalia may be one of your favorite places for beautiful jewelry and unique jewelry designs, cleaning and repair. Now it may also become a favorite place for viewing art and meeting local artists as well, since Michael’s has joined the growing number of businesses that are enhancing the community and […]
Bank of the Sierra will host its 2nd Annual Resolution Run on January 1 to help enhance the quality of life for Central Valley citizens in need. All proceeds from this event will go directly to help change lives in at the Visalia Rescue Mission. “Many struggling Central Valley community members rely on the services […]