Another holiday season is upon us and as always the Valley has so much to offer for all ages! Here is just a small sampling of what's out there to enjoy, and some of it is even free! If you have another event you would like to tell people about, feel free to add in the comments below!
by Sarah Peterson-Camacho
The wolf woman and the vampire melded effortlessly that night—two monsters become one. And with kohl-rimmed eyes and a dark little heart of a pout, she was indeed a stunner.
Covering the arts and those who make it is one of KRL’s core purposes. Earlier this year I met local filmmaker Marcos Villarreal at one of my booksignings in Visalia for my Tower District Mystery series and began chatting about his filmmaking. We connected more recently so he could share with KRL more about what it is he does. The timing of this was perfect, as he is currently involved in a horror film which is perfect for Halloween month!
Buying a cello is a major decision. This is regardless of whether you’re just a beginner or a returning musician, because buying is really a big deal. But you can do something about it. This is what we call smart shopping. You can smart-shop for cellos for sale near me instead of purchasing online (with full risk).
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If you were given a pencil and asked to draw a planet, any planet, my guess is your picture would consist of a circle bisected horizontally by curved lines. In other words, Saturn. With it’s rings and multiple moons, Saturn is iconic. A classic.
Clovis resident and hardrock musician Slate Wilder is on a mission: to bring back the high-energy, guitar-driven sound of 80s rock, right from the heart of the Central Valley. His new project, Vice After Midnight, debuts this September with the release of the single “Hot City Nights,” a track that channels the riffs, solos, and electrifying spirit of the classic rock era while adding Wilder’s own modern edge.
Brujoz, a grunge-inspired punk band, has been gaining a following in the tri-county area over the past several years. The band consists of Brandon, a singer and guitarist from Avenal; Darian, a drummer from Reedley; and Mikey, a Fresnan who plays bass. While Brandon does most of the songwriting, the band has begun collaborating on their material. Darian describes their sound as being heavily influenced by '80s and '90s punk and hardcore, as well as '90s grunge and early '00s garage rock.
Let’s say you have skills in the field of performance. Maybe you sing, tell jokes, write and recite poetry, or dance. You’ve practiced in front of a mirror, taken videos, posted them on social media and gotten plenty of likes. But that isn’t the same kind of feedback you’d get from a live audience. So where do you go from here? An open mic night might just be the answer.
The Kingsburg City Band was founded in 1887 and is one of the oldest community bands in the United States. The Band is still going strong, providing free music for your summer enjoyment every year. I recently chatted with Dale Engstrom, who has been the Kingsburg City Band Director for 48 years, to learn more.
“How many times have I told this story?” Erika MacDonald asks this question repeatedly in her Rogue Festival show The Barn Identity. Each time she tells it, another tiny piece of the story falls into place. Is it about swirling leaves? Barns falling down? Going to a movie? An old woman in a bed? Losing identity? Architecture? Poetry?
