Ramon Ayala has been an accordionist, vocalist and songwriter for more than 40 years. Along the way, he has defined norteño music with signature songs and definitive instrumental styling that have made him a superstar on both sides of the Rio Grande. Ramon Ayala y sus Bravos del Norte – Fidencio Ayala, Jose Luis Ayala, […]
Tesla and KIX will rock the stage at Tachi Palace in Lemoore on July 31st. Tesla is a multi-platinum-selling rock band from Northern California known for their melodic songs and down-to-earth appeal. Thanks to their die-hard, loyal fan base and their offspring, Tesla continues to tour to sold-out crowds around the world. KIX performs shows […]
The night sky in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is nationally recognized. Darkness not only adds to the aesthetic qualities of the wilderness, but it is important to the health of park wildlife. The Dark Sky Festival aims to educate visitors about the importance of this park resource and inspire them to take action […]
Foxygen, the bi-coastal songwriting duo of Sam France and Jonathan Rado, will play at The Cellar Door in Downtown Visalia on Friday, August 8. France, a 22-year-old vocalist is from Olympia, Washington, and Rado, also 22, is a guitarist and keyboardist from New York City. Together they are the raw, de-Wes Andersonization of The Rolling […]
Tracy Harris and the Wyndfall Flute Orchestra have won bids to perform, present and conduct at the prestigious National Flute Association Convention to be held August 7-10 in Chicago. This convention draws from the international flute and music community, with the attendance this year expected to exceed 10,000. Harris, who lives in Exeter, is a […]
Dal Henderson is among the San Joaquin Valley’s most respected and accomplished visual artists. His work, known for its energy, vibrancy and humor, has been featured in many solo and group exhibits throughout the Western United States. His work will be featured in the Marcellus Gallery at Kings Art Center from August 2 to September […]
On July 20 of last season, the King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series had one of its toughest nights in recent memory when popular driver Peter Murphy suffered injuries during a main event crash at the Antioch Speedway. The result of the accident ultimately forced Murphy to retire from Sprint Car racing as […]
Sequoia Natural History Association and Sequoia Field Institute are planning five group hikes in Sequoia National Park this summer, including: Alta Peak Backpack, July 24-27 The scenic trail covers both mesmerizing geology and extremely diverse plant and animal communities. This four-day trip covers about 20 miles, 3,900’ in elevation gain, and is a world away […]
The Tulare County Fair is seeking local entertainers to perform during the fair, September 10-14. The application form and details about available sound equipment are available on the entertainment page of the fair’s website, tcfair.org. Applications are due by August 1. Acts must be appropriate for fair-goers of all ages, and may include performers ranging […]
The Tulare County Fair’s entertainment lineup this year offers everything from metal-meets-mariachi to country, R&B and classic rock favorites. The schedule includes: Wednesday, September 10: Metalachi – This band is known for sombreros and extended classical violin solos sandwiched between covers of Guns ‘n’ Roses, Led Zeppelin and Metallica. Thursday, September 11: Morris Day and […]