Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture in Hanford will present “33 Dances: Japanese Calligraphy from the 16th to the 19th Century,” an exhibition organized under the auspices of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, from September 2 to December 6. “33 Dances” focuses on artwork from the Momoyama and Edo periods (1568-1868), when Japan was ruled […]
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of incorporation of the City of Visalia, the Arts Consortium has partnered with the Tulare County Museum, Visalia Rescue Mission at Oval Park, Main Gallery Group and the Urbanists Collective for a special event celebrating the rich and vibrant culture of our city. On Saturday, August 23, from 10am […]
The Northside Boxing Club of Visalia will host its biannual youth amateur boxing event “SNF:56,” also known as “Saturday Nite Fights,” on August 30, starting at 3pm at the Wittman Community Center, 315 W. Pearl St., Visalia. The event is sanctioned by Central California USA Boxing. Local amateur boxing clubs from throughout the Valley will […]
Summer Jubilee, a fundraiser for Tulare Hospital Foundation will be held Saturday, August 23, at Kumar/Gupta Tulare Estate. The event is presented by Katye and Manuel Mancebo. Major sponsors include Healthcare Conglomerate Associates and Kluger Architects. The generosity of 50-plus sponsors puts this year’s event on track to raise more than $100,000. Proceeds are used […]
“Nunsense,” which opens at The Barn Theater in Porterville next week, had one of the more unusual beginnings of any play – it began as a line of greeting cards. Playwright Dan Goggin created a line of cards featuring actress Marilyn Farina dressed as a nun. When Farina took to making appearances in costume at […]
Sound N Vision Foundation marks its 10th anniversary this month with shows headlined by Woods, The Mattson 2, Helio Sequence and Man Man. The schedule includes the first ever SNV all ages show at the Cellar Door on August 17. On Tuesday, August 12, Woods and Skygreen Leopards perform a 9:30pm (21+) show at the […]
The non-profit Mighty Oak Chorus will present its annual “All You Can Eat Spaghetti Event” on Saturday, August 9, from 2-7pm at the Moose Lodge, 3360 S. Fairway St., Visalia. Chorus members, who come from cities throughout Kings and Tulare Counties, do all the cooking, serving and singing. The live entertainment features Broadway show tunes, […]
The Sound N Vision Foundation, which creates and promotes culturally diverse events in the Visalia area, marks its 10th anniversary this month. During that time, Sound N Vision has provided the community with shows featuring national touring artists from around the world, and created events to put the spotlight on local performers. The many acts […]
The final day of the Tulare County Fair, Sunday, September 14, will feature the signature horn-driven “urban soul music” of Tower of Power on the Budweiser Stage. The band has been touring, recording and performing since 1968, and is currently touring with Journey. Fair week kicks off with Metalachi, offering heavy metal and comedy on […]
It’s been 35 years since the Rawhide last won the California League championship. And the spirit of a key reptilian figure is to blame. Over the past three-and-a-half decades, Visalia’s professional baseball club has suffered a litany of misfortunes. They’ve reached the Cal League Finals seven times. They’ve lost all seven. They reached four consecutive […]