Christmas

Dec 2022 7

Christmas Legends On Stage at the Reedley Opera House

2022 Articles, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance McArthur

Looking for that warm, cozy, Christmas-y feeling on a cold, dark night? Head for the historic Redley Opera House and the River City Theatre Company’s Christmas Legends, playing through December 18.
This show is different than earlier Legends shows in Reedley, where performers paid tribute to musical artists by emulating the styles and singing classic hits. This time, you are invited to a slightly rowdy Christmas party where fun is had by almost all, and holiday tunes run rampant . . . with a storyline.

Dec 2022 3

More Christmas Mysteries!

2022 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy, Terrance V. Mc Arthur

by Cynthia Chow, Terrance McArthur,
& Sandra Murphy

This week we have reviews and giveaways of even more Christmas mysteries-A Christmas Candy Killing: A Killer Chocolate Mystery by Christina Romeril, Dashing Through the Snowbirds: A Meg Langslow Mystery by Donna Andrews, High Spirits: A Haunted Haven Mystery by Carol J. Perry, It Came Upon A Midnight Shear: A Riverbank Knitting Mystery by Allie Pleiter, and Christmas Scarf Murder by Carlene O’Connor, Maddie Day and Peggy Ehrhart.

Dec 2022 3

Christmas Mystery Short Story: Police Navidad

2022 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Josh Pachter

Behind the apartment door, Eartha Kitt was singing “Santa Baby” about twenty-five decibels louder than was sexy. No wonder a neighbor had called in a complaint.

Dec 2022 3

Pipe On the Hob Bringing Celtic Holiday Music to Woodward Library

2022 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Music

by Lorie Lewis Ham

This Valley is filled with talented artists of various kinds--painters, musicians, actors, writers, etc. Here at KRL we enjoy putting the spotlight on them and this week we chatted with Karana Hattersley-Drayton who is the lead singer/keyboard/bodhran and business manager for local band Pipe On the Hob from Fresno, who happen to be performing a Christmas concert at Woodward Library next weekend.

Nov 2022 26

Christmas Mysteries For Your Holiday TBR

2022 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Cynthia Chow
& Sandra Murphy

This week we have reviews and giveaways of 3 Christmas mysteries, with several more to come in the next few weeks-Bones of Holly: A Sarah Booth Delaney Mystery by Carolyn Haines, A Dark and Snowy Night: A Seaside Knitters Society Mystery by Sally Goldenbaum, & Blackmail and Bibingka: A Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mystery by Mia P. Manansala.

Nov 2022 26

December Coming Attractions: Homicide for the Holidays

2022 Articles, Coming Attractions!, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sunny Frazier

by Sunny Frazier

It's Christmas in Holiday Bay, Maine. Abby Sullivan, the owner of a mansion turned into an inn, is busy checking in guests. Among them is a Santa with a secret, a social worker with an orphan in tow, a new widow, and a scrooge of a travel writer. Ho-Ho-Hmm, what could possibly go wrong?

Nov 2022 12

BooBoo Bean Bakery and Café

2022 Articles, Food Fun, Lorie Lewis Ham

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Here at KRL we love to find unique places whether they be shops, cafes, or coffee shops. Recently we discovered one that also had a very unique name—BooBoo Bean Bakery and Café located in Fresno. It opened in January of 2018. I took some time to chat with the Café’s owner Jenny Rivera and the timing couldn't have been more perfect as they also offer holiday meals you can take home for the family--all of the great home cooking without any of the work.

Jul 2022 13

Christmas is Always in Season

2022 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Leslie Budewitz

On the hot days of summer, it’s a treat to cool off with a nice glass of iced tea or an icy cold-brew coffee—just finished one myself, thanks. A good friend watches Christmas movies—nothing like White Christmas or The Polar Express to lower the temperature a few degrees.

Dec 2021 25

Happy Holidays from KRL!

2021 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Lorie Lewis Ham

We are on vacation this week for the holidays since our issue would have fallen on December 25. But don't worry we will be back January 1 for a small issue, and then back to normal on January 8. We will still be posting some midweek articles next week.

Dec 2021 18

Frosted Yuletide Murder By Kim Davis: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post/Recipe

2021 Articles, Food Fun, Kathy Eide Casas, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa
& Kim Davis

Mystery client. Private yacht. Annual Christmas boat parade. It’s a great opportunity for Emory and her unique cupcakes and cocktails to be noticed, but first impressions are blemished by messages not relayed resulting in a tight schedule for set-up. The relationship between the chief steward and her assistant are strained along with some unfriendly attitudes among the rest of the crew.