Halloween is just around the corner, and as you look for kid-friendly events that have Fall fun without the fear factor, look no further than Halloween at the Underground Gardens, happening on October 26 at Fresno’s historic Forestiere Underground Gardens. This event is perfect for the whole family, especially the kids.
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.
Do you speak French? if you do, you will enjoy Confessions of a French Interpreter, because Natacha Ruck is French. If you do not speak French, you will enjoy Confessions of a French Interpreter, because Natacha Ruck is a French interpreter. She travels far and wide, translating questions from reporters to French filmmakers, and translating answers.
What if William Shakespeare wrote Hamlet in the 1990s? And some of the actors were drinking on the job? It would probably look like The Fools Collaborative Presents S’Will: The Emo Prince of Denmark.
I drive past the Selma Arts Center almost every day on my way to work. And yet, I had never been inside. I had always been curious about the building with its imposing modern facade. Selma, CA is not the first city that pops into my head when I think of theater, art, and performance. And yet, here was the Center, and here was my chance to jump in, just like Alice down the rabbit hole. And how glad I am that I jumped.
There is something about Fresno, California that I am sure most of us can agree on: it could definitely use more independent bookstores. While Fresno has a handful of local used bookstores (and I certainly love a good used book!), like Bookish in the Tower District and Book Barn in Clovis, who also carry a few new books by local authors, our city has a severe lack of non-chain bookstores that sell all new titles. Thankfully I have some good news: we have a new indie bookstore in downtown Fresno. It is extremely charming, and it only sells new titles.
“It really is a maiden voyage,” sums up my conversation with Robert and Irene Vasquez about their newly opened Selma coffee shop, Maiden Voyage Coffee Roasters. They have brought downtown Selma its first specialty coffee shop, and their flavorful house-roasted coffees have definitely set a new standard in the Valley coffee scene. I met recently with them to get the low-down on their story, on their tasty menu, and on what they plan on doing next.
Mark your calendars for October 11 and prepare for a night filled with music, community, and Halloween spirit. It’s Scary On The Surface Part 3 is entering its third year, featuring live local music, food and drink, trick-or-treat bags for kids, face painting, and more. This Halloween-themed event will be hosted at the Selma Arts Center in downtown Selma on Friday, October 11. With tickets priced between $12 and $15 (children 10 and under get in free), this night promises fall fun the whole family can enjoy.
I sat my father down recently to get the scoop on his upcoming free show slash record release show party.
My dad is Blake Jones, that one local musician who won’t quit, leader of Blake Jones & The Trike Shop, thereminist extraordinaire, Beatles fanatic, chocolate enjoyer, and all-round good guy.
