Chelsea Jones

Rogue Festival Reviews: Confessions of a French Interpreter/The Ins and Outs—Sides of Teaching/Brian’s Beard Improv/Prescription Blues

by Terrance McArthur
& Chelsea Jones


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.

Alice By Heart On Stage at Selma Arts Center

by Chelsea Jones


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.

New Indie Bookstore Doesn’t Judge

by Chelsea Jones


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.

Popular New Coffee Roaster In Selma Begins Its Maiden Voyage

by Chelsea Jones


“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.

It’s Scary On The Surface Promises a Spooktacular Evening For the Whole Family

by Chelsea Jones


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.

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