Tranquillity
Tranquillity, CA · Arts & Culture
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The Wizard of Oz On Stage at the Reedley Opera House
Who would imagine the Yellow Brick Road would lead to Reedley, California?. Grab your Munchkins and get to the Reedley Opera House for a lively, tuneful production of The Wizard of Oz that will revive your memories of the 1939 MGM musical, running through October 11. Unlike earlier film-to-stage adaptations...
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Liza Soberano returns to Visalia for ‘Forgotten Island’ family screening | Exclusive
It was a full-circle moment for actress Liza "Hope" Soberano as she stepped into Visalia's Regal Cinemas on Sunday, Sept. 27. The first movie Soberano said she saw as a child was at the downtown theater. "On the way here, I realized this is the first theater I went to as a child," she said. "It was when Shrek 2 came out. That's probably why it's a core memory." The 28-year-old international celebrity smiled in front of the "Forgotten Island" movie poster as she posed for photos with friends, family members and community supporters. Soberano voices Raissa Molina in DreamWorks' new animated film , which follows two childhood best friends as they fight to save their friendship while stranded on the mythical island of Nakali. Soberano is a Filipino American actress who was born in California and spent part of her childhood in Visalia. She is a widely recognized star in the Philippines, where she has appeared in numerous television shows and films. She made her American film debut in 2024's "Lisa Frankenstein." Her latest U.S. film, "Forgotten Island," opened nationwide Friday, Sept. 25, and is currently playing at Regal Visalia . On Sunday, the theater hosted a special screening
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As city, union leaders mount opposition to library privatization, Fresno County delays debate
Fresno County’s efforts to study privatizing their library system appear to be caught in a holding pattern. Not only does the move lack the required supermajority of the board to push any future efforts forward this year — they’ve now backed away from a public workshop, letting the new crop of supervisors take it up after the November election.
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Sanger Depot Museum gets on board for vendor fair
SANGER — The Sanger Historical Society Depot Museum will open its doors for a morning of hometown shopping and history at the upcoming All Aboard Vendor Fair. Happening on Oct 3. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the fair will feature vendors including Vicky’s Western Ware, Mixed Messages Art and Gifts — which expanded in Sanger earlier this year — Mia Bella The Label and The Grounds Coffee, among others.
munroreview.com
Culture Bucket October 2026: Art and Shakespeare, outdoor festivals, and food for thought coming this month
October tends to be a busy season in the local arts scene. The temperatures are falling and social calendars are filling up. This month, we’re highlighting a few options that are perfect for enjoying the autumnal outdoors, experiencing collaborative art, or providing some food for thought. Pair with spiced cider or a spicy red wine (your choice!)
Madera Tribune
Madera High School: A short history
In the summer of 1893, two women with an abundance of public spirit, Mrs. R.P. Mace and a Mrs. Wear, circulated a petition calling for an election to determine the public will in the matter of a high school in Madera. The efforts of these two ladies brought forth immediate results among the Board of Supervisors and the electorate, all of whom affirmed the measure.
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Meet our new FOX26 News anchor, Vanessa Villafuerte
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — On Monday, FOX26 Great Day introduced our viewers to the newest member of the FOX26 family. Vanessa Villafuerte is joining FOX26 News at 10 as a Reporter/Anchor. She is from Southern California and has family there, so living in Fresno makes it easy to visit.
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FOX26 Reporter Alexis Govea says goodbye to Central Valley after 4 years
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — After four years of telling stories across the Central Valley, FOX26 reporter Alexis Govea is saying goodbye. Friday marks Alexis' final day at FOX26, where the Visalia native has covered everything from breaking news to community events throughout the Valley. “To everyone who trusted me...
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‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’ dazzles Selma audiences
SELMA – The Selma Arts Center was filled with laughter, “awes” and applause as cast members brought its newest production to life. On Sept. 25, the Chimerical Cast opened up SAC’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” With a run time of 1 hour and 40 minutes, this newest show took audiences on an emotional roller coaster with phenomenal acting, quirky musical numbers and active audience participation.
YourCentralValley.com
‘Very bad idea’: County, city officials pushback against library privatization
Community leaders and officials expressed opposition to the potential privatization of the Fresno County Library, citing concerns over accessibility, accountability, and service quality while a formal proposal against the move is scheduled for introduction on October 8th.
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Hot air balloons rise for ClovisFest weekend
CLOVIS, Calif. ( ) – The 51st annual ClovisFest is underway this weekend, shutting down 12 blocks of Old Town Clovis and bringing the community together for two days of festivities. As the sun came up early Saturday morning, so did the hot air balloons for the annual ClovisFest...
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GALLERY: Stride for Hope draws crowd to support donor families and transplant patients
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Nearly 300 people gathered at Woodward Park to participate in the annual Stride for Hope on Saturday. The Stride for Hope event raises funds for organ donor families and transplant recipients. The event included a 5K walk, a kids’ dash, music, guest speakers, and so...
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26 Miles with Kevin: Kearney Mansion
Why did M. Theo. Kearney leave the mansion to the University of California?. In this episode of 26 Miles with Kevin, Kevin Miller takes a journey to the Historic Kearney Mansion west of Fresno. Kevin learned about the history of Kearney Mansion from Candice Pendergrass, VP of Museum Services. Candice...
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ClovisFest this weekend in Old Town Clovis
CLOVIS, Calif. (FOX26) — Thousands of people will be out this weekend in Clovis for the annual ClovisFest & Hot Air Balloon Fun Fly. Look up because hot air balloons will lift off from the Clovis Rodeo Grounds at first light. After you enjoy the balloons, head across the...
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Festive Friday, 09/25/26 - Puppet
Local Darkwave artist Puppet performed in Great Day's Studio B for Festive Friday on September 25, 2026. See Puppet performing live Friday night at Procreations Brewery in downtown Fresno and Saturday night at Pine and Palm Brewery in Fresno. Follow Giovann Najeh Mena of Puppet on Facebook and Instagram. ....