This week, Dysfunction, an original musical written by local playwright Ke’Lea Flowers, premiered at the Selma Arts Center. According to Claudio Laso, Producer and Selma Arts Council Member, this is the first time an original musical has been performed in full at the Selma Arts Center. KRL interviewed Ke’Lea about this show, and right then I decided that I had to see it, which I did this past weekend.
If you are looking for great mysteries set in other countries, Acorn TV is the place to find them. While most are set in the UK, there are also ones set in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. A Remarkable Place to Die is a new show just recently up on Acorn and it is set in Queenstown, New Zealand.
This week, Dysfunction, an original musical written by local playwright Ke'Lea Flowers is premiering at the Selma Arts Center. According to Claudio Laso, Producer and Selma Arts Council Member, this is the first time an original musical has been performed in full at the Selma Arts Center. KRL took a moment to chat with Ke'Lea about the show.
Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse Mysteries are one of my favorite mystery series. Not only are the stories and characters interesting, but the coffeehouse atmosphere is heavenly! Each time I pick up one of these books I feel like I’m visiting friends at my favorite coffee shop. I couldn’t wait to pick up the latest book, No Roast For the Weary, and zoomed right through it.
With spring now here, and Earth Day just around the corner, this seemed like the perfect time to interview a group I have been interested in since discovering them a couple of months ago while doing research in the Tower District for my next mystery novel--the Fresno County Bicycle Coalition (FCBC).
I have been a big fan of Jeri Westerson’s writing ever since I discovered her Crispin Guest series, which is one of my all-time favorite mystery series. While I was sad to see that one end (though it had a perfect ending), I was happy to discover her new King’s Fool Series with the release of the second book, The Twilight Queen, last year. I look forward to one day having time to go back and read the first book.
KRL is taking a vacation this week as sort of a Spring Break! My book tour is finally official over and I am taking this time not only to take a break, but also to spend some time playing catchup! Watch for our reviews and a new issue will be back next weekend!
Fresno Lexus Broadway in Fresno is presenting SIX at the Saroyan in Fresno April 1-6. Recently, KRL had the opportunity to interview cast/crew member Kelly Denice Taylor who plays one of the Queens, Jane Seymour.
It’s almost time for Ani-Me Con in Fresno again and I can hardly wait! It is a fun weekend of cosplayers, voice actors, special guests, music, food trucks, and a ton of booths filled with art, anime merchandise, and more! This year’s Con will be taking place at the Fresno Fairgrounds on March 15 and 16. Each year we interview one of the local artists with a booth at the current year’s Ani-Me Con and this year it is Fresno artist Christopher Cayco. Also, we have been covering the Rogue Festival this past week and Christopher designed one of the past Muse's.
“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?
