The 12th Annual Shakespeare in the Plaza summer play is The Tempest, presented by the Lindsay Community Theater. Show dates are August 10, 12, 17, and 19 at the Sweet Brier Plaza stage in Downtown Lindsay. Shows start at Dusk (about 8pm) and admission is free. The play centers around the magician, Prospero (Chris Shepard), […]
On July 27, the Tachi-Yokut tribe celebrated a ground-breaking ceremony for a new entertainment complex at the Tachi Hotel and Casino in Lemoore. The complex is slated to open September 2018. The complex will be an all-encompassing 88,350 square feet of fun featuring an 8-screen movie theater, a 30-lane bowling alley, an arcade equipped with […]
In the San Joaquin Valley, kids grow up showing livestock. Some adults continue on exhibiting cattle, dairy cows and horses. But, showing cats? Is that a thing? Yes, and The International Cat Association (TICA) Southwest Regional Awards Show will take place August 5-6 at the Wyndham Hotel in Visalia. The show will be open to […]
When astronaut Don Thomas misses the crystal-clear, starry sky he saw in space, he comes to Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks to remember how it looks. A mission specialist, Thomas spent 44 days circling the Earth as part of the crew for four different Space Shuttle missions. Thomas orbited the planet nearly 700 times, traveling more […]
By her own admission, Dolly Levi is a meddler. The principal character in the classic musical “Hello, Dolly!” is a schemer, a matchmaker, an entrepreneur and a woman who loves life. This month, the Theatre Company is preparing to perform “Hello, Dolly!” – its 20th summer production since the founding of the program. “The timing […]
Correction: It has been brought to our attention that Karen Cary had indeed been employed prior to the couple purchasing their first franchise, and the article now reflects that fact. While A&W’s corporate headquarters prepares for its 100th Anniversary in 2019, some locals are celebrating the milestone of owning a franchise for 50 of those years. In 1967, […]
Tickets are now on sale for the seventh annual Freedom Fest taking place on July 1 at the Porterville Sports Complex. Sponsored by the City of Porterville, Tule River Indian Tribe and Sierra View Medical Center, this community event is said to be a BLAST for the entire family. The festival showcases live musical entertainment, […]
The Kings County Fair opens Thursday, June 15 with the special ticket price of $1/adult and free for seniors, students and children. Carnivals rides that day are $1/ride. This year’s theme is Pigs & Piñatas, and the carnival area includes most of the same great rides as last year and more, along with games and […]
The marquee lights on the Lindsay Community Theatre may just be switched back on, soon. It’s been more than a year, since the marquee succumbed to age, weather and vandalism – while the theatre inside remained busy, the landmark marquee was dark. While originally repairs only had been in mind, the idea of “going green” […]
With a shake, a rattle, and a little rock and roll, over 1,000 Tulare County senior citizens were celebrated May 12 at the 48th Annual Senior Day in the Park. The yearly event, held from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Mooney Grove Park in Visalia, provides local seniors with an opportunity to enjoy a […]