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 […]
The Visalia Fox Theatre’s Independent Film Series continues with “Cutie and the Boxer” at 7:30pm on Thursday, May 15. The film won the 2013 Sundance Film Festival’s “Best Director Award” and was a nominee for 2013 Academy Award for “Best Documentary Feature.” A reflection on love, sacrifice and the creative spirit, this candid New York […]
Professor Toy and drummer Eric Anderson will be leading fun-filled adventures during Science Saturdays at 1pm at ImagineU Children’s Museum in May. May 3 — Learn the Science behind Gum! According to The Guinness Book of World Records, the biggest bubble gum bubble was roughly the size of an extra large pizza. Professor Toy will […]
The Twin Suns, in association with the Tulare Library Foundation, will present Tulare Sci-Fi Con at the International AgriCenter, 4500 S. Laspina St., Tulare, from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, March 29. The event is a fundraiser to benefit the Tulare Library Children’s Section. The science fiction convention is believed to be the first of […]
Creedence Clearwater Revisited, a project started by bass player Stu Cook and drummer Doug Clifford of the legendary group Creedence Clearwater Revival, will headline Eagle Mountain Casino on March 29 at 8pm. Creedence Clearwater Revisited began in 1995 when Clifford invited Cook to spend a week at his home in Lake Tahoe, and possibly reconsider […]
Three Rivers Artists’ Studio Tour Eleven is a self-guided, biennial studio tour event scheduled for March 21-23, from 10am-5pm each day. Starting at the Three Rivers Historical Museum on Highway 198, visitors will be given a descriptive guidebook and map to find the studios tucked in the rolling foothills of the small town. Visitors will […]
“Life is circular. Country just came back to me. It’s like the acoustic thing. I did that before the band [Staind]. This is full circle because this was the first music I was ever exposed to as a child.” – Aaron Lewis If you want to get to know Aaron Lewis, who headlines the Visalia […]
The Arts Consortium has announced a contest to design the poster for this year’s “Taste the Arts” event, which will take place in downtown Visalia on October 11. All Central California artists are invited to submit a poster that embodies the theme of Taste the Arts. The poster design may complement artwork that has already […]
CASA is hosting two events to bring attention to and help the 1,500 children in Tulare County who are in the juvenile court dependency system, all victims of abuse or neglect. The mission of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is to speak up for the innocent children who are victims of abuse and neglect, advocating […]