Fresno Flyer Vol 7 No 8

Earth Day Happy

Here's a refresher of Fresno's three-cart (green, gray, blue) program that is part of an ongoing effort to meet and exceed state-mandated goals of landfill reduction and waste diversion.

Gray is for Garbage

-Rubber/Vinyl Hoses

Styrofoam

-Diapers

-Food

-Carpet

-Soiled Napkins, Tissues, Paper Plates

-Animal Waste (bagged)

-COLD Coals/Fireplace

Ashes

Green is for Yard Clippings

-Grass/Leaves

-Live Holiday Wreaths

-Trees/Branches (cut in 3' lengths)

-Palm Fonds

-Garden Plants

-Fruit/Veg Garden Clippings

-Wood (untreated)

Blue is for Recycling

Plastics

-Food/Beverage Containers

-Laundry Detergent & Bleach Bottles

-Shampoo Bottles

Paper

Metal/Aluminum

-Cans (empty)

-Paint Cans (empty/dry) Glass

Bottles/Jars (empty)

-Books/Magazines/Newspapers -Cardboard

Please donate all clothes and other usable household items to your local charities.

No!

Batteries

Hot Coals

Concrete/Rocks

Broken Glass

Call

Tires-TVs

CFLs

Plastic Bags

Used Motor Oil

Toxic Chemicals

Pesticides/Poison

Medications/Sharps

Fluorescent Tubes

Electronics/E-Waste

If you’ve followed us for a while, you know I’ve explained several times that it is not the Flyer’s function to serve as a newspaper. Instead, we present the collective culture of the Central Valley - illuminating the uniquely separate parts that combine into the eclectic quilt portraying what it truly means to live here. The news we leave to the reporters and the investigative journalists. However, to cover the culture adequately requires having ears on the ground and many fingers on the several pulses in our community. We’re fortunate to have nonprofits such as CalMatters and Fresnoland tackle the political and economic issues, locally and statewide. It allows us to cover a broad range of topics while we focus on the arts, community, and local businesses. Yet, even with the assist, we know we haven’t covered everything. Frankly, I’m almost positive we’ve missed some key players, issues, events, or other contributions to our community. For example, I’m a CSU Fresno alum, and it wasn’t until a few years ago (long after I graduated) that I learned the university had a highly competitive and successful rodeo team - the Bulldoggers. Less than five years ago, I discovered we had our very own law school whose alums sit on judicial benches and fuel the vast legal profession in Central California with attorneys. And I’ve lived in the Central Valley

since I was ten.

The point is, we know there’s more out there, but we need some help uncovering it all. You know the saying - “we don’t know what we don’t know.” Every month, the team sits down to discuss possible topics to include in the next Flyer. However, we’re limited to our personal experiences and general interests. Even if we dig around the internet, we won’t be able to uncover every worthwhile topic simply because of how algorithms work. Hyper-localized content is extremely difficult to stumble across unless you know exactly what you’re looking for.

This is where our readers can play a more active role in our decision-making process. We’re heavily invested in developing content that not only highlights our multifaceted community but that which our readers value. We encourage you to reach out and let us know what we’ve missed because the truth is, it’s impossible for us to be everywhere all at once. We want to know who’s giving back, making a difference, or simply doing something awesome. And don’t worry about whether it’s “newsworthy” or not - again, we’re not the news. The only requirement is that it be local and not a solely self-serving enterprise.

So, send me an email, and show me the way. I’d love to hear from you.

Vaqueros: California’s First Cowboys

just the competitive showcase of the generations of riding and roping that helped to tame the wild west, they are a celebration of the rich and diverse history of the people who developed these skills and turned them into an art form.

Hundreds of years before the first American cowboys hit the trail, vaqueros were wrangling cattle and herding livestock all across the southwest. Vaqueros - Spanish for “cowboy” - were highly-skilled cattlemen and expert riders, composed largely of men from the indigenous tribes in what is now the southwestern US and Mexico. When Spanish colonists arrived in Mexico in the early 1500’s, they brought with them livestock, including sheep, longhorn bulls, and horses. The animals thrived and multiplied quickly in their new home, and soon the Spaniards began enlisting the help of the local indigenous population to maintain the growing herds. The Spanish colonists were all adept horsemen, and they taught young indigenous men how to ride and also how to use braided ropes, called reatas, to catch cattle that often broke free.

In 1769, when Spanish Franciscan missionaries began colonizing California, they arrived with roughly 1,000 head of cattle and horses. Less than a hundred years

ly 300,000 head of cattle, including about 23,000 horses. The Franciscan missionaries were woefully short handed when it came to managing the massive herds of cows, sheep, oxen, and mules. They began training the young men and boys from the Native tribes in the area, with the help of vaqueros that had traveled west from Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico to find work in the new California territory. By learning these equestrian techniques, the young Native riders became an integral part of creating the agricultural communities that were the foundation of Franciscan expansion across the state. However, they also attracted the attention of military leaders, who felt that these highly-trained Native riders posed a threat to the safety and security of Spanish settlements. Indigenous people were considered primitive and savage by Spanish colonists, who kept the young men of the tribes in quai-slavery under the guise of “servitude” to their Christian God. Therefore, any knowledge or training that might put them on an even footing was considered dangerous. However, despite the protests from both the military and the governor, Franciscan missionaries nevertheless continued to train Native vaqueros. The missionaries reasoned that the shortage of available labor to manage the massive live-

The militar y soon found justification for its concerns when some Native vaqueros began to flee the forced servitude of the southern and central coastal mission communities on horseback, riding up to Native territories in the Central Valley. These escaped Indian horsemen passed their knowledge on to the young Native men in the Central Valley, and soon they formed bands that would frequently raid the Franciscan settlements, stealing horses and cattle. The same roping and wrangling skills that were so effective for recovering loose cattle proved extremely useful for quickly catching and riding off with livestock from the mission ranches.

While California’s livestock industry was flourishing, there were very few production facilities in the state at the time for commodities such as meat, hides, and tallow. Mule trains routinely ran from California ranches down to Mexico City, where livestock would be processed into these goods and brought back. Mexican vaqueros were in great demand to lead these trains, manage the herds, and provide security against raids from the Indigenous riders.

By the mid-1800’s, California’s leadership had declared the Indigenous pop-

ulation to be a threat to the safety of the growing Anglo population in the state. A number of discriminatory laws were passed, and local militias were armed and provided with bounties for Indian lives by the federal army, giving them license to drive Native people from their lands by any means necessary. Roughly 16,000 Native Americans died in the resulting genocide, and the Indigenous vaquero all but disappeared, replaced by their Mexican counterparts.

With the completion of the transcontinental railroad and the growth of the shipping industries in San Francisco and San Diego, the demand for Mexican vaqueros and Anglo-American cowboys dwindled. While most Anglo-American cowboys were well-paid and able to purchase land to farm, or open businesses when their cowhand services were no longer needed, Mexican vaqueros weren’t as lucky. Discriminatory laws prevented them from owning property and having the same opportunities to transition into new industries.

A number of the vaqueros in California headed north to help settle the Pacific Northwest. Many others found work as farm laborers and became an essential part

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HEARTS ON FIRE: THE CENTRAL VALLEY’S ONLY ROCK ‘N ROLL CHOIR

By Dave Fountinelle | dave@fresnoflyer.com

“Rock ‘n Roll” and “choir” - two words most people would probably never expect to hear in the same sentence. However, much like the legendary pairing of peanut butter and chocolate, the duo actually makes for quite a tasty combination. Likewise, the story of Fresno’s first and only rock ‘n roll choir is both sweet and serendipitous.

One evening in 2012, Debi Ruud and her husband were in Sonoma having dinner with friends when near the end of the meal, a friend excused herself saying, “I have to go to choir practice.” Curious, Debi asked which church she attended. “Oh, it’s not a church choir,” her friend replied. “It’s a rock ‘n roll choir.” Intrigued by the concept, Ruud asked if she could tag along and see for herself what a rock ‘n roll choir was all about.

“I was really blown away by their performance,” Ruud recalls. “Everyone was having so much fun and there was such a great, positive energy in the room.”

Ruud returned to Fresno determined to start her own rock ‘n roll choir in the Central Valley. One year of hard work and recruiting later, Hearts on Fire was born.

Steeped in the world of music, Ruud has built a well-rounded career as both a musician and entrepreneur since her time studying vocal performance at CSU Fresno. Teaching music and voice since 1992, Ruud went on to establish Fresno Music Academy & Arts’ first brick and mortar location in 1998. No stranger to either musical groups or performing as a solo artist, Ruud has also brought her talents to both The Voice Shop and Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater over the years. This vast experience and deep love for rock ‘n roll music led her to recognize the immense potential in what she witnessed at her friend’s rehearsal. Out of that inspiration came her vision to create an open, inclusive

choir for people of all talent and experience levels.

“Many of the people who wanted to join the choir had no formal training or experience at all,” Ruud explains. “So, to accommodate everyone, we don’t teach the songs with sheet music.”

Instead, Ruud teaches the choir to learn their notes by ear and how to harmonize naturally with the rest of the ensemble by having participants sing along to the recorded versions of their vocal parts. Teaching a largely inexperienced choir is a challenge, but it’s one Ruud has been happy to take on.

“Something I always say is, this is rock, not Bach,” Ruud smiles.

The first Hearts on Fire performance featured about 15 members in the choir. Ten years later, there are over 60 members rehearsing for the upcoming performance on April 29th at the Tower Theatre. Ruud credits the swell in membership to positive word-of-mouth and great song selection.

“ We’re doing the entire Abbey Road album by the Beatles for our performance this year,” Ruud relates. “It’s really going to be an amazing show.”

Providing the musical accompaniment to the choral group will be a live band, led by musical director Nate Butler.

This year’s performance at the Tower Theater is a special one. Hearts on Fire has partnered with the Tower District Preservation Association (TDPA) and the Valley Music Hall of Fame for the event, which will also feature an exhibit from Spectrum Gallery and a live auction. Proceeds will go to support the TDPA in its efforts to maintain the rich cultural identity of the Tower District. Some of the TDPA members are part of the Hearts on Fire ensemble, including

TDPA Vice President Joe Catania and Michael Birdsong, who sits on the Board of Directors. Both Catania and Birdsong are thrilled to be putting on this year’s performance at the historic Tower Theatre, something they confess wouldn’t have been possible without financial support from the City of Fresno, courtesy of former district council member Esmerelda Soria and current council members Analisa Perea and Miguel Arias.

“Esmerelda, Miguel, and Analisa have all been so supportive of what we’re doing here,” Catania explains. “They provided the funding for us to be able to hold this event at the Tower Theatre, which wouldn’t have been possible otherwise.”

Adds Birdsong, “It would be amazing to continue to see this kind of financial commitment from the City, so that we can host the Hearts on Fire event at the Tower Theatre every year.”

In addition to the performance by Hearts on Fire, “Just the Two of Us” featur-

ing Ruud and her daughter will be dueting a set of songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The Fresno Music Academy & Arts children’s choir will also perform a Beatles song to open the show.

Hearts on Fire featuring Nate Butler and the Rockin’ All-Star Band, performing the Beatles’ Abbey Road album in its entirety, will take place at the Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts, located at 815 E. Olive Ave in Fresno, on Saturday, April 29th, at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at the Tower Theatre box office and Fresno Music Academy & Arts, at both their Tower District and North Fresno locations. All proceeds will benefit the Tower District Preservation Association.

For more information visit the Hearts on Fire Facebook page, or www.towertheatrefresno.com. If you are interested in joining the Hearts on Fire Rock ‘n Roll Choir, sign up at either Fresno Music Academy & Arts location.

Break Out Brunch Favorites for Spring Celebrations

(Family Features) Deck your kitchen, dining room or patio with bright decor and fun, festive springtime frills – brunch season is here. Whether your weekend morning meal is shared with that special someone or friends, family and neighbors, warm, sunny days can bring out the best of brunch.

Impress your loved one with these Mini Banana Rice Pancakes for two, a healthy and satisfying meal made with Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa Cups. x recipe allows for more moments together at the table because the whole-grain combination is ready in just 1 minute and prep time is minimal.

Pairing the crunchiness of red quinoa with the chewy texture of brown rice, these cups earned a spot on the “Men’s Health” Best Foods for Men Awards in 2022. Plus, packed in single-serve portions, you can eat the grains right out of the BPA-free cup for a simple lunch or snack that provides a good source of fiber with 55 grams of whole grains in each serving.

If you need a dish that feeds a crowd, put this Hearty Bacon and Egg Breakfast on the menu. Ready in 35 minutes, it can satisfy brunch cravings for a group of up to 12 as a main course that easily pairs with other morning favorites.

As an ideal complement to the eggs, bacon and cheese, Minute Rice & Quinoa can make this family-style recipe a breeze.

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In just 10 minutes, the tasty blend of brown rice, red rice, wild rice and quinoa cooks up light and fluffy for a slightly chewy, nutty flavor. It’s also a dependable replacement for oatmeal in other breakfast dishes so you can complete your mission to make meals quick and enjoyable. Not to mention, the bag is BPA-free and recyclable via store drop-off in most communities, while the carton is recyclable curbside.

Find more brunch inspiration for spring celebrations at MinuteRice.com.

Mini Banana Rice Pancakes

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

1 cup Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk

2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 bananas, divided

1 egg, beaten

1/4 cup pure maple syrup, divided

4 teaspoons butter, melted

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Heat rice and quinoa according to package directions.

In large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In medium bowl, whisk milk and lemon juice. Let stand 5 minutes.

Mash 1/2 banana. Transfer to milk mixture. Add egg and 1 teaspoon maple syrup; stir to combine. Stir in melted butter. Pour milk mixture over flour mixture. Whisk just until combined; do not overmix. Fold in rice and quinoa. Let batter rest 10-15 minutes.

Preheat large nonstick skillet over medium heat; brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Once skillet is hot, reduce heat to mediumlow. In batches, adding oil as necessary, scoop 1 tablespoon batter per pancake into skillet and cook 3-4 minutes, or until bubbles start to form. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes until golden on bottom.

Slice remaining half and full bananas. Serve pancakes with remaining maple syrup, banana slices and cinnamon.

Hearty Bacon and Egg Breakfast

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 12

Nonstick cooking spray

1 1/2 bags Minute Rice & Quinoa

9 eggs, lightly beaten 5 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt black pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 325 F. Coat 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare rice and quinoa according to package directions.

In medium bowl, combine rice and quinoa, eggs, bacon, cheese, salt and pepper, to taste.

Divide batter between prepared cups and bake 18-20 minutes, or until eggs are just set.

By Nancy Zanicchi-Bobb newbeginningconsulting11@gmail.com

Every April, the history of counseling awareness is recognized as a monthlong observance of mental health, highlighting mental health for all ages while

mindfulhonoring mental health professionals in all specialties. This field requires dedication and commitment to assisting, guiding, and advocating for the emotional needs and well-being of individuals and communities. This work also requires years of study, internships, and training to balance and maintain quality, compassionate, and empathetic public service. Counseling techniques trace back through the generations when people gathered to share their life experiences, strife, and hope. However, it wasn’t until the late 1900s that a scientific approach to problems surfaced, and Sigmund Freud introduced the concept of psychology. Soon, psychology became a global study, and psychoanalyzing developed what we now understand as the service of therapy or counseling. Whether for behavior, substance abuse, or self-care, counseling is no longer a stigma as significantly more individuals seek professional

help to obtain balance, meditation, guidance, and healing.

Thought for the day: “Learn to differentiate between your intuition guiding you and your traumas misleading you.”

Sixty-five percent or more of the population have experienced adverse experiences which can lead to trauma, loss, grief, and anxiety. Many times, our efforts to do the right thing are often lost in translation due to our lived trauma, and we end up circling back to the drawing board, beginning again and again because of unresolved angst. Self-care and self-awareness, being mindful and connected, help to establish more clarity and direction. The moral compass will always let you know which direction to go. Usually, it is the road less taken, but listen to the voice inside your heart; this is a gift of intuition. Perhaps you connect with this as being a higher power, the Universe, or your

Soul. Whatever it is, pay attention because it never fails.

April is the month of new beginnings in nature as the flowers blossom, the trees bud with new life, and the bulb pops up from the garden with crocus and hyacinth. It is fragrant, colorful, and divine. It inspires the thought - how perfect is the planet with every season?

Take a deep breath, open your eyes, and connect with the world around you. You are so blessed.

Happy April!

Nancy Zanicchi-Bobb, M.A. Counseling Psychology, author & narrator,

“I Only Paint in Watercolors, Changing the Landscape, A Relationship with Self”, speaker for transition, loss & grief

Fresno City Council approves construction of 26 tiny houses for unhoused people

By Jackie Schuster, Fresnoland

[This story was originally published by Fresnoland, a nonprofit news organization]

At its Feb. 23 meeting, the Fresno City Council approved a grant of $964,482 in federal pandemic relief funds for the Poverello House to construct 26 tiny houses that will become permanent housing for unhoused people.

This grant comes from State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, received as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. Once established, the houses will be developed in a cottage-home community that’s owned and managed by the Poverello House.

The community will be located in Council District 5, with one potential location at Cedar Avenue and Heaton Avenue, per the project’s report. Although the exact location is undecided, the community will ultimately be placed on land owned by the city and leased to the Poverello House.

What will the houses look like?

Each tiny house will be a minimum of 288

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of California’s agricultural industry. Mexican migrant labor continues to be the backbone of agribusiness in the state to this day.

Of the remaining vaquero population, some found work in a new form of entertainment born from post-expansion romanticism, called the “Wild West Show.” Entertainers such as Wild Bill Cody toured the country with a variety of performers whose acts revolved around various aspects of frontier and cowboy life. Sharpshooters like Annie Oakley, cowboys like Will Rogers, Bill Pickett, and Pawnee Bill, and other skilled shooters and riders like Calamity Jane, Tilly Baldwin, and Geronimo were part of Wild Bill’s famous touring show, performing all over the United States and Europe until the 1920’s. Both on stage and behind the scenes, Mexican vaqueros were a fundamental part

square feet in size and will include a living room, kitchen and bathroom.

The living room will have space for one bed. Kitchens will include a refrigerator, stovetop and oven, or kitchen range. They also must have space for preparing, storing and serving food. Bathrooms will have a tub or shower, sink basin and flushing toilet. Houses will have appropriate heating and cooling as well as doors that lock. One to two people can be housed in each unit.

Am I eligible for a spot?

Eligibility for these houses will be determined through the Coordinated Entry System (CES), a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mandated process that is designed to prioritize housing assistance based on an individual’s needs and preferences. The Poverello House has not yet determined the exact requirements to be eligible for a spot with this project.

The Poverello House is the management entity of the CES. Sara Mirhadi, Poverello House chief programs officer, said

of the cowboy entertainment industry. Their riding and roping skills were in high demand as they trained performers, worked as extras, and starred in their own productions.

By the end of the 1920s, the touring wild west shows had lost their popularity with American audiences. Television westerns, dubbed “horse operas,” sated America’s obsession with tales of the old west instead. The cowboy entertainment industry found itself at a turning point, it needed to find a new way of attracting an audience to stay alive. Once again, the vaquero culture would come to the rescue.

It was common for vaqueros to engage in friendly competition with each other as a way to pass the time and blow off steam during and after long rides. The men would challenge each other’s riding and roping skills for money and bragging rights. These competitions became the foundation of the

that, ultimately, the CES is “a uniform way to receive supportive and mainstream services.”

The CES process first determines if you are eligible to receive services based on if you are actively homeless, at risk of soon becoming homeless, or attempting to escape domestic violence.

You can use a variety of evidence to prove you are experiencing a housing crisis, including an eviction notice, a referral from a service provider or written documentation that you do not have the financial resources needed for permanent housing.

Once you are identified as eligible for services, staff will work with you to determine and document your housing needs and preferences; then your needs will be prioritized based on vulnerability. Your needs will be compared to the eligibility requirements for various permanent and temporary supportive services offered. You will then be placed with available resources that are determined to be an appropriate match.

You may begin the CES process at an access site. In Fresno, access sites are lo-

modern rodeo, and many of them are still part of today’s competitive rodeo events.

Despite the importance of vaquero culture to the cowboy/western entertainment industry, vaqueros themselves were omitted and whitewashed, particularly in Hollywood, where cowboys were exclusively portrayed by white men and both Mexicans and Native Americans were vilified as bandits and savages. Despite their marginalization in pop culture, vaqueros continued to be essential to both entertainment and agriculture. The horse riding skills of the vaquero, including the use of horse bits and the braided lasso (from the Spanish lazo, meaning “rope”), are still fundamental to modern riding and roping training. Likewise, vaquero ranching techniques are employed by modern cowhands around the world.

For as long as a cattle industry exists in America, the vaquero legacy will endure.

cated at:

• Poverello House, 412 F St.

• Golden State Triage, 1415 W. Olive Ave.

• The Welcome Center, 2904 E. Belgravia Ave.

• Fresno EOC, 1046 T St.

• Marjaree Mason Center, 1600 M St.

• Clinica Sierra Vista, 302 Fresno St., Suite 106

• Fresno Home, 2550 W. Clinton Ave. Unit 213

A complete list of the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care access sites can be found at fresnomaderahomeless.org.

You must be matched with this project through the CES, but beginning the CES process does not guarantee a spot.

“There’s no way to go to an access site and say, ‘I want to be a part of that tiny home project,’” Mirhadi said. “You might be matched to several services at the same time and choose what the best fit for you is.”

Everything from saddles and chaps (from chapperas, meaning “leather leggings”), to the practice of roping horses, to the use of spurs and branding, and even the existence of rodeos as we know them today, all come from the vaquero culture. Many California missions, including Mission San Juan Batista, honor vaquero cultural history with displays, while touring events like Fiesta Del Charro bring the traditional Mexican rodeo experience to California state fairs and festivals.

Still, there’s nowhere else that showcases just how much the vaquero legacy has endured like the modern rodeos that continue to tour the US. From the competitive events and the equipment used, even to the clothes the cowboys wear, vaquero culture is the heart of modern rodeo - which beats as strong today as it did during California’s infancy and the dawning west.

Each tiny house will be a minimum 288 square feet in size and will include living room, kitchen and bathroom.

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH THESE GREEN CANNABIS PRODUCTS

By Veronica Lemos, The Artist Tree

There are so many days to go green this April. 4/20 is everyone’s favorite day to blaze, but did you know that Earth Day is just two days later on April 22nd? At The Artist Tree, we promote sustainability through our wide selection of eco-friendly brands that reduce their impact on the environment. Below are our favorite earth conscious products to help you be green while going green.

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Calendar Events

Arts

Merced River Fest. Saturday, April 15th, 4pm. The Grove House, 4993 5th St, Mariposa. Join the Upper Merced River Watershed Council as we celebrate 35 years of a forever free-flowing Merced Wild & Scenic River! Enjoy a showing of the WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL featuring 10 short films and pay tribute to the inspiring folks who helped save the Merced in 1987. All proceeds support the Upper Merced River Watershed Council and its Holly Warner Memorial Watershed Steward Scholarship.

A Grand Night for the Arts. Saturday, April 15th, 6pm. Sierra Meadows, 46513 Opah Dr, Ahwahnee. Join us for a semi-formal evening of great food by Willow Creek Catering, dancing to live music by jazz combo Blue Skies Trio, and auctions to benefit the Vision Academy of the Arts Scholarship Fund. Enjoy performances and presentations by scholarship applicants and see the wonderful talent that your generous donations support.

10th Annual Arts Alive in Agriculture: A Juried Exhibition. Thursday, April 27th, 5:30pm. San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, Inc. 11605 Old Friant Rd, “The Barn,” Fresno. “Arts Alive in Agriculture,” a juried art show, is an annual competition that honors the agricultural roots, resources, and traditions of the ethnically diverse communities that produce our food in the Central Valley. The Fresno Arts Council seeks to highlight the Central Valley’s agricultural industry by exhibiting original works of art created by Central Valley-based artists for our 10th annual exhibition.

Theater

Just The Tips Comedy Show Headlining Jon Lehre. Wednesday, April 12th, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Jon Lehre is a comedian and storyteller who has performed all over California including at The Punch Line and Cobb’s Comedy Club, participated in the Savage Henry Comedy Festival, the Sacramento Comedy Competition and the San Diego Comedy Competition. He has been featured

on the Moth storytelling radio program and runs a popular monthly comedy open mic in Sebastopol. A married father of two, his mid-life crisis is going better than expected. He can be found on all the social things and at jonlehre.com.

FPU Theater Presents: Godspell.

Thursday, April 13th, 7pm. FPU Warkentine Culture and Art Center, Lin Family Performance Studio, 1717 S Chestnut Ave, Fresno. Journey with a small group of people who are led and guided by Jesus Christ as they tell parables through games, storytelling and hefty doses of comedy. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life is told on stage. $15 General Admission / $5 FPU Community

Sleeping Beauty. Friday, April 14th, 7pm. Robert Stanton Theatre, Division and Broadway, King City. Monterey County Dance Foundation and Monterey County Dance Theater present Sleeping Beauty. Plus a Rennaisance Faire & Market.

Death On The Cutting Room Floor. Friday, April 14th, 7pm. The Century, 927 10th St, Modesto. Welcome to glamorous Old Hollywood! With your table, you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner while watching the Mayhem Mystery Players’ premiere production: “Murder on the Cutting Room Floor”. Can you solve the mystery and crack the case? The 3-course meal will include a house salad, an entrée, and dessert, so be sure to book your ticket today!

Slice of Comedy Headlining Chris Cope. Friday, April 14th, 8pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Comedian Chris Cope is a Florida transplant living in Los Angeles,

African American Museum Monthly Open Mic. Saturday, April 15th, 7pm. 1857 Fulton St, Fresno. Join us every 3rd Saturday for our monthly open mic night! We invite visual and performing artist to join us and share poetry, music, comedy, spoken word, and performance art every 3rd Thursday at the African American Historical and Cultural Museum in Fresno, CA. Doors open and signups begin at 7pm

Shindig Show comes to Mammoth Brewing Co. Saturday, April 15th, 9pm. Mammoth Brewing Company, 18 Lake Mary Rd, Mammoth Lakes. Jimmy Shin- is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian and actor. A regular in the LA comedy scene, Jimmy has been on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel, and the Carson Daly New Year’s Special. He made his debut on the HBO Series Luck. He recently released his one-hour comedy special entitled, “Wok of Shame” streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.

Just The Tips Comedy Show Headlining Danny Minch. Wednesday, April 19th, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Danny Minch a Nationally touring comedian, Started his full-time comedy career later in life at 39 and has been working on the road for over a decade.

Movie Night: Up In Smoke. Thursday, April 20th, 6:30pm. The GardenShoppe, 364 7th St, Hollister. Join us for a 4/20 classic: Up in Smoke, a movie night on our patio! This is a free event, and we will have snacks available for purchase (but also feel free to bring your own munchies! Please note, this is a 21 and older event, no outside beverages are allowed on the property; we have a large selection of beer, wine, cider, seltzer & non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Smoking on the property is also not allowed. See you there, man!

City Dance SNEAK PEEK FUNDRAISER. Thursday, April 20th, 7:30pm. Fresno City College Dance Studio G101, 1101 E University Ave, Fresno. Join us as we celebrate the FCC dance students! All funds go to support scholarships, future guest artists and performance opportunities.

Slice of Comedy Headlining Danny Minch Birthday Bash. Friday, April 21st, 8pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis.

Tokers and Jokers. Saturday, April 22nd, 5:30pm. Marlo’s Club and Mexican Restaurant, 468 N Palm Ave, Fresno. 420 Friendly comedy show. After the show we will showing the Davis vs Garcia fight. It is a 21 and over event

Chicas Chingonas, Saturday, April 22nd, 7pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. Central Valley, get ready to laugh until your sides hurt! Our headliner Luz Pazos is a hilarious comedian who has been making audiences laugh all over the country.

Just The Tips Comedy Show Headlining Matt Cole. Wednesday, April 26th, 7pm. DiDicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis.

Slice of Comedy Headlining Jono Zalay. Friday, April 28th, 8pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis.

Just The Tips Comedy Show Headlining Tony Le. Wednesday, May 3rd, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Tony Le is the kind of comedian that your high school math tutor would be, except he’s funny. Being an Asian that grew up in the South with a British mother has given Tony a unique insight into things like race and statistics.

Slice of Comedy Headlining Jen Murphy. Friday, May 5th, 8pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Jen Murphy is a nationally touring comedian who’s innocent looks paired with a sharp and witty delivery landed her headlining gigs at comedy clubs and comedy festivals across the country.

Just The Tips Comedy Show Headlining Josh Edelman. Wednesday, May 10th, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis.

Henry Phillips Headlines DiCicco’s Old Town Clovis. Friday, May 12th, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Nationally touring comedians every Friday from BET,NETFLIX, Comedy Central, BOB N TOM, HBO, and more.

Comedy Special Taping - Jeremiah Nation. Saturday, May 13th, 6pm. The Lil’ Brick Theater, 119 N Douty St, Hanford. For over 10 years, Jeremiah Nation has been honing his craft as an edgy stand-up comedian. With persistence, hard-work, and booze, he is finally ready to capture his material on camera. Join the spectacle of live comedy with a comedian that is regarded one of the best in California.

Self-Improvement

A County Fair Affair. Friday, April 14th, 5:30pm. San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, Inc, 11605 Old Friant Rd, Fresno. Win big with us as we raise funds in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! Grab your hats & your boots because we’re off to the races! If you enjoy a day at the races or a night out at the fair then join us for a night of fun and frivolity as we spend the night racing for a cure! With all of your fair favorites: food, drink, live DJ and more you won’t want to miss this event!

24th Annual Harry Specht Memorial Symposium. Friday, April 14th, 8:30am. University Dining Hall, Campus Dr, Fresno. Resiliency: The Power of One will expose participants to their conscious and unconscious biases related to diverse learners, provide tools to adjust automatic patterns of thinking, causing a mindset shift and ultimately empowering participants to first seek to understand, separate facts from feelings and cultivate high expectations and positive relationship with diverse learners.

Drum Journey Circle. Saturday, April 15th, 10am. Sacred Spirit Den, 1749 North Arthur Ave, Fresno. Join us for an afternoon of self care and spiritual recentering, with drumming and journey work.

Paint & Sip. Saturday, April 15th, 2:30pm. Center for Spiritual Living Visalia, 117 S Locust St, Visalia. No painting experience necessary. Come and enjoy! While you’re there, check out our wonderful art show. Our gallery is open during every First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Visalia.

Casino Night! Fundraiser for Fresno Kiwanis Foundation. Friday, April 21st, 6pm. Piccadilly Inn Airport, 5115 East McKinley Avenue, Fresno. The Kiwanis Club of Fresno Foundation’s first annual “Casino Night” Fundraiser is Friday, April 21, 2023 at the Piccadilly Inn Airport. Join us for “casino” action and more! Your ticket includes, dinner, dancing, “casino” script, entertainment and and evening of fun!

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Roughstock Events

The first thing to know is that all Rodeo competitions fall under one of two categories: roughstock and timed events. In roughstock events, the score is determined by both the rider and the animal’s performances. To earn a qualified score, the rider - using only one hand - must stay on a bucking horse or bull for eight seconds. If the rider’s free hand touches the animal, themselves, or any of their equipment, they’re disqualified.

Bareback Riding: Without question, the toughest and most dangerous of all the roughstock events is the bareback competition. Bareback riders are subjected to more abuse, earn more injuries, and suffer more long-term damage than all other cowboys.

To stay on their horse, referred to as a “bronc,” the bareback rider uses a rigging made of leather and constructed to PRCA safety specifications. The rigging resembles a luggage handle on a strap, and it’s placed atop the horse’s withers and secured with a cinch.

As the bronc and rider burst from the chute, the rider must have both spurs touching the horse’s shoulders until its feet hit the ground after the initial move from the chute. This is called “marking out.” If the rider fails to do this, they are disqualified.

Completing a qualified ride and achieving a money-winning score requires more than just strength. A bareback rider is also judged on their spurring technique, the degree to which their toes remain turned out while spurring, and their ability to endure whatever might come during the ride.

Saddle Bronc Riding: Saddle bronc riding is a classic rodeo event. Less dangerous and extreme than bareback or bull riding, the saddle bronc competition requires strength, to be sure. It also demands style, grace, and

precise timing. The technical skill necessary to master saddle bronc riding makes it arguably the most challenging of all roughstock events.

Every move a saddle bronc rider makes must be synchronized with the horse’s movement. The rider’s objective is a fluid ride, which puts it in contrast to the wilder, less-controlled bareback rides.

Saddle and bareback bronc rides both require the rider to “mark” the horse out of the chute. However, unlike the leather handle rigging used in bareback, saddle bronc riders use only a thick rein attached to the horse’s halter. The rider tries to stay securely seated in the saddle using one hand. As with bareback, if the rider touches any part of the horse or their own body with their free hand, they are disqualified.

Bull Riding: The bull riding competition is a product of the fearless and somewhat foolhardy nature of the «cowboy» persona.

Timed Events

In timed events, riders compete against the clock and each other. Each contestant’s goal is to post the fastest time in their event. For example, calves and steers are given a head start in the roping events. The riders must then catch up to and successfully rope them in the shortest time possible.

Steer Wrestling: The objective of the steer wrestler, known as a «bulldogger,» is to use their strength and technique to wrestle a steer to the ground as quickly as possible. Speed and strength are everything in steer wrestling. With a world record of only 2.4 seconds, steer wrestling is the fastest event in rodeo.

While that may sound simple enough, the steer typically weighs more than twice as much as the wrestler, and they’re both often traveling at 30 miles per hour. So speed and precision are of paramount importance and make bulldogging one of rodeo’s most

challenging events.

Tie-Down Roping: Like many rodeo events, the roots of tie-down roping can be traced back to the working ranches of the Old West. When calves were sick or injured, cowboys had to rope and immobilize them quickly for veterinary treatment. Ranch hands prided themselves on the speed with which they could rope and tie calves, and they soon turned their work into informal contests.

In modern tie-down roping, the mounted rider starts from the “box,” a three-sided fenced area adjacent to the chute holding the calf. The fourth side of the box opens into the arena. The rider’s success in tiedown roping depends largely on the precise teamwork between them and their horse. The calf receives a head start determined by the length of the arena. One end of a breakaway rope barrier is looped around the calf’s neck and stretched across the open end of the box. When the calf reaches its “advantage point,” the barrier is released. If the roper breaks the barrier before the calf reaches its head start, they are assessed a 10-second penalty.

The horse is trained to stop as soon as the rider throws their loop and catches the calf. The rider then dismounts, runs to the calf, and throws it by hand, a maneuver called “flanking.” Once the calf is flanked, the roper ties any three legs together with a “pigging string” - a short, looped rope held in the rider’s teeth during the run.

After tying the calf, the roper throws their hands in the air to signal that the run is completed. The roper then remounts their horse, rides forward to create slack in the rope, and waits six seconds to see if the calf remains tied. If the calf kicks free, the roper receives no time.

Barrel Racing: In barrel racing, the goal of each competitor is to see who can complete the course in the fastest time. The course consists of three barrels placed in a triangle at

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the center of an arena. The rider enters the arena with the horse at full gallop, and the clock starts when they cross the starting line. The horse and rider must complete a cloverleaf pattern around the barrels and then race back to the starting line. If any barrels are tipped during the run, a 5-second penalty is assessed for each one.

Success in barrel racing requires a strong relationship between the rider and the horse. Excellent horsemanship and athleticism are essential for a winning run.

Now that you’re up on the basics of pro rodeo competition, you’re ready to enjoy the thrilling events that make rodeo such an exciting sport to watch. And, if you’re still hungry for more high-octane pro rodeo action after the Clovis Rodeo ends, you can follow all of the PRCA events all over the state for the rest of the rodeo season.

MORE CALIFORNIA RODEO EVENTS

Riverdale Rodeo

Riverdale | May 1st

Mother Lode Round-Up

Sonora | May 7-8

Gold Country Pro Rodeo

April 28 - April 30

74th Annual May Rodeo

Scott Valley Pleasure Park | April 30

Santa Maria Elks Rodeo

June 1 - June 4

Livermore Committee

Jr. Rodeo

Livermore | June 17

Folsom PRCA Rodeo

Folsom | July 1 - July 3

4th of July Silver Buckle Rodeo

Taylorsville | July 4.

Fortuna Rodeo

Fortuna | July 10 - 16

California Rodeo

Salinas | July 20 - 23

Sonoma County Fair

Santa Rosa | August 3-13

Del Norte County Fair

Crescent City | August 3-6

Ventura County Fair

Ventura | August 11-13

Gilroy Rodeo

Gilroy | August 12-13

Tehachapi Mountain Fest

Tehachapi | August 19-20

Truckee Championship Pro Rodeo

Truckee | August 25-26

Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo

San Juan Capistrano | August 26-27

Mounted Posse PRCA Rodeo

Norco | August 26-28

Ramona Rodeo

Ramona | August 26-28

Mariposa County Rodeo

Mariposa | September 3

USRRA Cowboy Classic

Ranch Rodeo

Squaw Valley | September 10-11

Freedom Rodeo Hayfork | September 16-18

Marysville Stampede PRCA Rodeo Marysville | September 16-17

Fort Bragg CCPRA Rodeo Fort Bragg | September 17-18

Poway PRCA Rodeo Poway | September 23-24

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s PRCA Rodeo San Bernadino | September 23-24

Brawley Cattle Call PRCA Rodeo

Brawley | November 12-13

CCPRA Finals Daly City | November 23-24

Brunch Paint N’ Sip! Saturday, April 22nd, 11am. 3245 W Figarden Dr, Fresno. This event is truly like no other Paint N’ Sip. Professional Artist, Mads Labbe’ will walk each guest through creating your own Art Masterpiece! Guiding using simple steps and techniques to make your very own piece of work! We will be offering each guest 2 signature speciality cocktails.. or mocktails of your choice! Accompanying the delicious drinks, we will be offering decadent hors d’oeuvres. Tickets Information:

*Early Bird Specials from 03/2103/26: Single Tickets: $49.00 + Couples Tickets: $89.00

Study Skills. Thursday, May 4th, 3pm. College of the Sequoias, 915 S Mooney Blvd, Kaweah 203, Visalia. Sharing our tips and expertise in studying for finals.

Senior Day in the Park 2023. Friday, May 5th, 9am. Mooney Grove Park, 27000 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia. CSET is proud to host the 51st annual Senior Day in the Park (Senior Day) on Friday, May 5, 2023. Senior Day is the social event of the year for hundreds of seniors in Tulare County. The annual event takes place 9 AM–2 PM at Mooney Grove Park in Visalia and is open to the public. This year’s theme is “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” To celebrate, seniors and their guests can expect an exciting lineup of activities and entertainment, along with informational booths from local agencies. Back by popular demand is fan-favorite, Jeremy “Elvis” Pearce, and other activities including a cake walk, bingo games with raffle prizes and much more. A lunch for seniors and their guests will be provided.

Family

Cen Cals Truck Takeover. Saturday, April 15th, 7am. We’re back to The Big Fresno Fairgrounds!!! Truck and auto show. Check out some of the baddest rides competing for Top 50 and Best OF Awards. As always Live Music , Cruising , Prizes , giveaways, big bounces and activities for the kids and while family.

Free Disney, Anime, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Marvel Art Con. Friday, April 21st, 4pm - Sunday, April 23rd, 6pm. The Big Fresno Fair, 1121 South Chance Ave, Fresno.

Kids Day. Saturday, April 22nd, 9am. Hanford Mall, 1675 W Lacey Blvd, Hanford. In honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month, we are inviting the community to join us in celebrating Kids Day on Saturday, April 22nd from 9:00am-2:00pm at the Hanford Mall. There will be FREE and FUN activities such as pony rides, train rides, a petting zoo, face painting, and so much more!

Beatrix Potter’s Ball. Saturday, May 6th, 5pm. Carden School of Fresno, 6901 N Maple Ave, Fresno. Step into the delightful world of Beatrix Potter‘s Ball at Carden School of Fresno May 6th, 2023 from 5:00 to 9:00pm. Held on the CSoF campus, you will be transported to the whimsical world of Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, and their friends.

Music

Ouija Macc at Full Circle. Tuesday, April 11th, 5:30pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. Ouija Macc more TBA! All ages / $15 ADV / $20 DOS

PALADIN, Exvamon, JNX, Split Lip, Tuesday, April 11th, 7pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. All Ages. $10 advance $12 day of show. Presented by Numbskullshows.com

THE RARE OCCASIONS, Hotel Mira. Wednesday, April 12th, 7pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. All Ages. Presented by Numbskullshows. com

Jesse Daniel. Thursday, April 13th, 6:30pm. Dying Breed Brewing, 963 Shepard Ct, Oakdale. It is no secret that Jesse Daniel puts on one hell of a live show. With his top notch band, he’s been touring the country for years and earning fans the old fashioned way; with honest songs played well. The California native is blazing the trail for a new wave of traditional artists, bringing his hard core country music to stages all over the US.

MOONSHINE BANDITS Pour Decisions Tour with Good Ol’ Boyz, GOAT, Brandon Hart. Thursday, April 13th, 8pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave. Fresno. All Ages. Presented by Numbskullshows.com

Vampires Everywhere! Friday, April 14th, 5:30pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. Vampires Everywhere! Saving Vice Scythe Gang 666 More TBA! All Ages / $15 ADV / $20 DOS

Sadie Bass LIVE! - Small Town Loud Tour. Friday, April 14th, 8pm. Riverdale Rodeo Grounds, 3369 W Mount Whitney Ave, Riverdale. Sadie Bass just competed on the hit TV show The Voice. She has been on tours with Brantley Gilbert and many other national acts, released four studio singles and aspires to pave the way for other bad-ass female artists in country music! Her newest song Oh Sun just debuted recently... check it out! $10 tickets on-line. $15 at the door. Sponsored by Top Hook Realty! All proceeds going to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Show at 8 pm.

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XENO & Oaklander, Martial Canterel, Catacombs Goth Night DJs. Friday, April 14th, 9pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. Xeno & Oaklander are a minimal electronics duo (Liz Wendelbo and Sean McBride of Martial Canterel) based in Brooklyn, New York..

Musician Retreat. Saturday, April 15th, 12pm. Colonel Allensworth State Park Campground, Palmer Ave, Earlimart. From an idea in a jam session to becoming reality in this physical realm.

Jacked Up Country Music Fest. Saturday, April 15th, 1pm. The Tarmac, 1930 Airdrome Entry, Atwater. We are so pumped to announce our first big concert of the year: Jacked Up Country Music Fest 4.15.23! Several local musicians & bands & an amazing trio all the way from Nashville! This event will take over the entire venue & will include All Live Music, Line Dancing, Swing Dancing and DJs.

Until I Wake. Saturday, April 15th, 5:30pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. All Ages / $17 Adv.

Sadie Bass LIVE! - Small Town Loud

Tour. Saturday, April 15th, 8pm. Dying Breed Brewing, 963 Shepard Ct, #Suite B, Oakdale.

WIG WAM. Saturday, April 15th, 8pm. Tower Theatre, 809 E Olive Ave, Fresno. WIG WAM was founded in 2001 and quickly became one of Norway’s most popular live bands. Prior to WIG WAM the band members were already active in the music business, playing in bands like Dream Police, Artch, Sha-Boom, Ole Evenrud, Alien and as solo artists.

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Music

The Pure Drop. Irish Flute and Bodhran. Traditional Irish instrumental. Sunday, April 16th, 1pm. Bog House Pub, 7089 North Marks Ave, #109, Fresno.

Clovis Community Choir Concert“Once Upon a Time” Fascinating Stories Told In Song. Sunday, April 16th, 2:30pm. Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall, 2770 E International Ave, Fresno. Clovis Community Choir’s spring concert - admission is FREE!

Save Ferris. Sunday, April 16th, 7pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. All Ages. Presented by Numbskullshows.com

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OMB PEEZY LIVE IN FRESNO ON THE “LE PARIS” TOUR! Sunday, April 16th, 7pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. THE “LE PARIS” TOUR STOPS IN FRESNO... COME SEE OMB PEEZY ROCK THE HOUSE!

THE HIRS COLLECTIVE, dontcryformeimalreadydead, Bulldog. Wednesday, April 19th, 7pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. All Ages. $12 advance $15 day of show. Presented by Numbskullshows.com

Dearly Beloved Prince Tribute. Friday, April 21st, 8pm. The Howlin Wolf, 920 E Olive Ave, Fresno. Come Celebrate The Life, Music and Spirit of this Musical Icon. Please Join Us at The Howlin’ Wolf Craft Cocktail Bar/

Lounge and Music Venue as we pay tribute to PRINCE & The Minneapolis sound. Music and Visuals Curated by DJ Mr. Leonard

Emerald Dream 2023. Friday, April 21st, 8pm. Rainbow Ballroom, 1725 Broadway St, Fresno. Presented by K-Lin along with Midnite & Eclectic Events. --- LINEUP --- Markus Schulz, Alpha 9, Rinaly, Mike EFEX, Neeya. 18+ | Full Bar Available for 21+ On Sale Now! EmeraldDreamFresno.com

Spring Concert Series. Saturday, April 22nd, 6pm. Yosemite Falls Café, 4020 N Cedar Ave, Fresno. Old school concert series with Bay area’s finest Tortilla Soup and welcoming back Pepe Marquez to Fresno with Raquel Ramirez.

Dirtbag Tour: Live Music with Kyle J. Glenn. Sunday, April 23rd, 6pm. Distant Brewing, 568 Old Mammoth Rd, Mammoth Lakes. Combining his love of nature and music, Kyle is heading out on the road to climb and sing songs on his inaugural “dirtbag tour!” 20% of Kyle’s tips, merch sales, and guarantees will be donated to local indigenous organizations. http:// kylejglennmusic.com

Journey & Toto. Sunday, April 23rd, 7:30pm. Save Mart Center, 2650 E Shaw Ave, Fresno. Don’t miss the Journey & Toto concert at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Paso Robles Taco Fest. Saturday, April 29th, 11am. Estrella Warbird Museum, 4251 Dry Creek Rd, Paso Robles. Stier Events is excited to bring the 1st inaugural Paso Robles Taco Fest! Our theme is “Tanks & Tacos” at the beautiful Estrella Warbirds Museum in Paso Robles, Ca. Carne Asada, Pork Carnitas, Lengua, Pollo, Al Pastor, Chorizo, fish and more will be on the menu, even dessert tacos! ling merchandise and goods as well as other vendors, car show, museum access and SO MUCH MORE!

Kay’s Porch - Tower PorchFest 2023. Saturday, April 29th, 12pm. 1249 N Echo Ave, Fresno. Come enjoy music at Kay’s Porch, centrally located near Echo and Olive, where you will find RockOn! Alex Cha band and other bands and musicians playing live music. We are hoping to make Kay’s Porch the place to be or the must see location during The Tower PorchFest in the Tower District here in Fresno.

Love Songs of Lennon and McCartney. Saturday, April 29th, 7pm. The Harmony House Van Ness, 2516 N Van Ness Blvd, Fresno. An evening performance of sixteen iconic songs composed by the most prolific composers of our times. THE LOVE SONGS OF LENNON AND MCCARTNEY will be an evening with a live music at The Harmony House Van Ness.

Hearts On Fire. Saturday, April 29th, 7:30pm. Tower Theatre, 809 E Olive Ave, Fresno. Hearts on Fire, Fresno’s only Rock and Roll Choir TowerPreservation.org.

Wind Symphony of Clovis Concert. Sunday, April 30th, 3pm. Paul Shag-

hoian Concert Hall, 2770 E International Ave, Fresno. Wind Symphony of Clovis Concert. Visit the Clovis Community Education site for more info. Giovannie & The Hired Guns. Sunday, April 30th, 8pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. All Ages. Presented by New Rock 104.1

BLACK BELT EAGLE SCOUT, Claire Glass and Adobo. Friday, May 5th, 6:30pm. Strummers, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. It is a powerful thing to return to our ancestral lands and often times the journey is not easy. Like the salmon through the currents, like the tide as it crawls to shore this is a story of return.

BOOTS IN THE RIVER COUNTRY

MUSIC FESTIVAL. Saturday, May 6th, 3pm. Bluff Pointe Golf Course and Learning Center, 8225 N Milburn Ave, Fresno. Boots In The River presents Leaving Austin , Joe Peters, JJ Brown & Deidre & Rick at Bluff Pointe Golf Course on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Experience an evening full of live music, dancing, food & drinks. Bring your chairs or blanket, this is an outdoor event on all grass driving range overlooking the San Joaquin River in Fresno, California.

Brian Davis and Josh Phillips LIVE! Riverdale Rodeo kickoff party! Saturday, May 6th, 8pm. Riverdale Rodeo Grounds, 3369 W Mount Whitney Ave, Riverdale. Nashville singer/ songwriter Brian Davis is bringing his down home, country rock to Central CA with a full band! BD has written some big time hits for Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, Jarrod Niemann, Tyler Farr, Gretchen Wilson, and many others and he is one of a kind! Come getcha some North Carolina country! Opening the show is Josh Phillips. Josh has produced multiple albums and has written hit songs for Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Brantley Gilbert, Chris Young, Cody Johnson and more. You don’t wanna miss this one! $13 online tickets. $20 at the door. All proceeds go to Central Valley Veterans! Doors open at 6:30 pm. Show starts at 8 pm.

Clovis Community Band Concert. Sunday, May 7th, 3:30pm. Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall, 2770 E International Ave, Fresno. Clovis Community Band - admission is FREE! More details coming soon!

Sports

April 11 Grizzlies vs. Stockton

6:50 pm 1800 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721 559.320.4487

April 12 Grzzlies vs. Stockton

6:50 pm 1800 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721 559.320.4487

April 13 Grzzlies vs. Stockton

6:50 pm 1800 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721 559.320.4487

April 14 Grzzlies vs. Stockton

6:50 pm 1800 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721 559.320.4487

April 15 Grzzlies vs. Stockton

6:50 pm 1800 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721 559.320.4487

April 16 Grzzlies vs. Stockton

1.05 pm 1800 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721 559.320.4487

April 25 Grzzlies vs.San Jose

11.05 am 1800 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721 559.320.4487

April 26 Grzzlies vs. San Jose

6:50 pm 1800 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721 559.320.4487

April 27 Grzzlies vs. San Jose

6:50 pm 1800 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721 559.320.4487

April 28 Grzzlies vs. San Jose

6:50 pm 1800 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721 559.320.4487

Urijah Faber’s A1 COMBAT 10 TACHI PALACE Sanchez VS Mejdeddine.

Friday, April 28th, 5pm. Tachi Palace Casino Resort, 17225 Jersey Ave, Lemoore. Urijah Faber’s A1 Combat 10 at TACHI PALACE!! Professional MMA in the Cage! Friday April 28th doors 4:00PM Prelims at 5:00PM and Main card at 7:00PM Most seating is assigned for this show. Pick your seats on the venue map at check out. Live on UFC Fightpass All bouts subject to change or cancellation.

April 29 Grzzlies vs. San Jose 6:50 pm 1800 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721 559.320.4487

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21 and Over

BALAM PICHKARI- FRESNO HOLI

PARTY. Sunday, April 9th, 3pm. Club Encore, 3075 North Maroa Ave, Fresno. Get ready for the biggest Holi Party at the biggest & hottest club in Fresno! Let’s celebrate this amazing Indian tradition with HOLIwood (Bollywood) music & Sunburn Holi vibes! New York’s top DJ BROWNY & SFO’s top DJ DEV & SUKHI Dholi will be spinning all day. The fun will be double with 2 DJs. Enjoy a great and unique collection of Bollywood & Punjabi songs.

Trivia Night at Splash Fresno. Wednesday, April 12th, 7:30pm. Splash Bar Fresno, 644 E Olive Ave, Fresno. Live multi-media trivia every Wednesday night @ 7:30pm. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players.

George Strait Tribute with Sonny Coelho Band. Friday, April 14th, 6pm. Engelmann Cellars, 3275 North Rolinda Avenue, Fresno. Get your tickets for a great evening under the stars with live music, wine, beer, frose, food trucks, lots of dancing and a few hundred of your closest friends. Grab your chairs and or blankets and find your favorite spot in the Vineyard Park at Engelmann Cellars. This is a 21+ only event we will be checking id’s at the gate.

Cumbia Bass Presents: Selena Tribute Cumbia Dance Party. Friday, April 14th, 9pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. 875 Divisadero St, Fresno, CA 93721 / starts 9pm-2am early bird tickets $10 until April 1st then $15 till day of show then $20 / 21+

OMB Peezy Performing live at the Palladium Nightclub. Friday, April 14th, 9pm. Palladium Nightclub, 950 10th St, Modesto. Come out to The Palladium Nightclub on Friday, April 14th for a live performance by OMB Peezy. This is a 21 and over event; must have valid ID. Buy your presale ticket now in order to avoid paying more at the door.

VEDO Live. Saturday, April 15th, 8pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. American RnB singer/songwriter VEDO has a smooth, and romantic style to his sound as an artist. 21+ only

American Made Concerts Presents Enuff Z’Nuff. Sunday, April 16th, 6:30pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. American Made Concerts presents Enuff Z’Nuff on Sunday April 16. With special guests Tangent and Andsoul. Get your tickets on-line at www.fulton55.com or visit our friends at Tower District Records @towerdistrictrecords (1930 N. Echo St., Fresno,) and at @calismokeshop2 The Stuffed Pipe (2377 E Shaw, Fresno) 21 & Over/Doors open at 6:00pm, 21+

Ramses Album Release Party. Thursday, April 20th, 7pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. It’s an album release show for Ramses. Event hosted by DJ Kalioner, with performances by T.A. the Handful, A Plus Tha Kid, Jay Cee, Nissh, Kingtutmosis and Masereddy. Surprise guest appearances as well! Doors at 7, and it’s a Free show!

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Marie Wilson Band - Dance Party. Friday, April 21st, 6pm. Engelmann Cellars, 3275 North Rolinda Avenue, Fresno. Get your tickets for a great evening under the stars with live music, wine, beer, frose, food trucks, lots of dancing and a few hundred of your closest friends. Grab your chairs and or blankets and find your favorite spot in the Vineyard Park at Engelmann Cellars. This is a 21+ only event we will be checking id’s at the gate.

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Demun Jones. Friday, April 21st, 7pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. Demun Jones featuring Sam Grow! Plus special guest, Big Elk. DEMUN JONES has always had a way of keeping it real when it comes to the music he has written, recorded and performed throughout his career, but, that said, JONES COUNTY might well be the most genuine collection of songs that represents who the Georgia native is and certainly illustrates the place where he’s lived his entire life.

LMC Presents OMNOM. Saturday, April 22nd, 9pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. This April we will be back Fulton 55 eating…. and eating good! Omnom one of our absolute favorites in the California House scene is returning and we could not be more excited!! Get your tickets early and get your crew ready! Opening sets to get the night right by our South Valley Family Moonlight Fiziks, Control & Johnny Geometry!

BIJOU at Fulton 55. Friday, April 28th, 9pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. All Day All Night and LMC keep the party going in 2023 with BIJOU headlining Fulton 55 on Friday, April 28th! Support by J Maxx b2b DJ One Bite + Bawmbeats b2b Brohhh-t + Mac. 21+ event | 9pm

Teenage Bottle Rocket with Broadway Calls. Saturday, April 29th, 9pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. TEENAGE BOTTLE ROCKET - SICK SESH!

CUMBIATRON | Cinco De Mayo. Friday, May 5th, 6pm. The Rosé, 820 Van Ness Ave, Fresno. CUMBIATRON returns to Fresno CA with a Cinco De Mayo party like no other. Dance Class, Drag Show, All Vinyl Set from Omar Santiago, DJs El Selector, Jalinche & Sonido Eskandalo, Decorations, 360 photo booth, Live Art, Vendors, Themed Menu, Food & Drinks & of course, LOTS of Cumbia.

The Purple Ones an Insatiable Tribute to Prince. Friday, May 5th, 6pm. Engelmann Cellars, 3275 North Rolinda Avenue, Fresno. Get your tickets for a great evening under the stars with live music, wine, beer, frose, food trucks, lots of dancing and a few hundred of your closest friends. Grab your chairs and or blankets and find your favorite spot in the Vineyard Park at Engelmann Cellars. This is a 21+ only event

Cold. Friday, May 5th, 6:30pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. Cold Divide the Fall Awake for Days Sygnal to Noise Big Elk Severed One 21+ event / $20 ADV / $25 DOS.

Cinco De Mega 2023. Saturday, May 6th, 6:30pm. Rotary Amphitheatre at Woodward Park, 7775 Friant Rd, Fresno. This year’s Cinco De Mega lineup is stacked with some of the top hit-makers from the 80’s and 90’s! Headliner - Stevie B. More Performers - Sweet Sensation, Shannon, Noel, One Way, Klymaxx, GQ, MC Shy D. Presented by Mega 97.9 & Pacific Concert Group

UN AÑO CONTIGO: Bad Bunny

Night. Saturday, May 6th, 9pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. Fresno! This May, the partiers behind Noche De Verano Sin Ti return with a one-year anniversary party to celebrate Bad Bunny’s hit record! We’ve all spent the year dancing to these songs and we can’t get enough.

Shannon & The Clams. Thursday, May 11th, 8pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. HeadlinersShannon and The Clams. More Performers - Shana Cleveland. 21+

American Made Concerts presents DELINQUENT. Friday, May 12th, 8pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. featuring The Falcon and James Johnson from Betrayel, Lee Tabor from Six Ounce Gloves and Dave Askew from Death Alley Motor Cult, Dead Garden and Vultures Over Vegas. Plus special guests: SPACEHOOKER, FRIEND OR FAUX and TRIAL BY FIRE. $10.00 Advance/15.00 Day of Show. Get your tickets on-line at: http://americanmadeconcerts.net or http://fulton55. com or visit our friends at Tower District Records and Cali Smoke Stuffed Pipe 21 & Over/o

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Central Valley Brewfest. Saturday, May 13th, 12pm. Stanislaus County Fair Grounds, 900 N Broadway, Turlock. This is a craft beer focused festival, you must be 21 years of age to gain entrance into the event. Designated drivers must also be at least 21. A photo ID is required to be admitted (no exceptions). Sorry, but NO children, toddlers, infants strollers, or pets are permitted. Celebrating our TENTH year, the Central Valley Brewfest will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds.

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