OAKHURST–November 13 and 14 mark the next dates in a series of art and author exhibits taking place at Bodys by Boyd in Oakhurst, site of the home gallery of Oakhurst artist Sheila Boyd. This time the exhibit focuses on children’s literature, with several well-known local authors displaying and reading their work. Bring the kids, parents and grandparents to meet ...
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How Art Shapes Our Lives: Street Art
By Sal Maccarone Created for public areas, Street Art is usually quite thought provoking. Where some forms of defiant, and vandalistic graffiti are offensive, there are other forms of street art that can be very uplifting. As the most hybrid form of artistic expression in the world, street art can change the entire character of an otherwise drab, or dismal ...
Read More »The Week’s Events – Nov. 2 through Nov. 7
OAKHURST–There are always new activities popping up in our area. Check out the **ADDED EVENTS** listed below in case you’re still investigating weekend (or weekday) plans. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Morning Yoga with Sarah 8:30 am – 9:30 am Oakhurst Community Center 39800 Road 425B, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone 559/642-4448 Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until December 14, 2021 View ...
Read More »The Week’s Events: October 26 – 31
OAKHURST — Loads of events take place this week and the coming weekend, which includes Halloween. Don’t miss the 24th Annual Coarsegold Tarantula Awareness Festival. Get out there and celebrate the season, the milder temps and the long-awaited moisture! ARTober in Oakhurst – 31 Days of Art This is your last week to score Art the Bear. Watch for daily ...
Read More »FAM Announces that A Grave Affair and The Killer Dueling Pianos are Postponed Until Spring
FRESNO — FAM regrets to inform you of the cancelation of A Grave Affair with such short notice but they must reschedule The Killer Dueling Pianos for another time and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. FAM holds these types of events to help raise funds to support all the programming and exhibitions at the Fresno Art Museum. They ...
Read More »FAM Offers Mexican Sugar Skulls & The Killer Dueling Pianos All in the Same Week!
FRESNO — The Fresno Art Museum (FAM) has two great events coming up soon! The first will be a Zoom event on Oct. 24, where you get to create your own Day of the Dead Mexican sugar skulls. Ages 11 and up. Click here for more information. For tickets, click here. The next will be A Grave Affair, with The ...
Read More »The Week’s Events – October 19 – October 24
OAKHURST–Everyone seems to be resting up for Halloween. But ART the BEAR, the iconic symbol of ARTober in Oakhurst, is still appearing throughout the town every day. Follow the ARTober in Oakhurst Facebook page for clues on Art’s next hideout. He’s a real cutie. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Morning Yoga with Sarah 8:30 am – 9:30 am Oakhurst Community Center 39800 ...
Read More »The Week’s Events – October 11 through October 17
OAKHURST–Sierra Art Trails is over, and Oakhurst Fall Festival has ended. Things have slowed down slightly, but don’t forget. This is not only October; it is also ARTober. Follow ARTober in Oakhurst on Facebook for clues to find your very own Art the Bear. He’s the most popular guy in town. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 Morning Yoga with Sarah 8:30 am ...
Read More »Chukchansi Kicks off Pow Wow 2021
O’NEALS – Native American culture will flourish this weekend at the Minarets High School, as the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians kicks off its 2021 Pow Wow in a celebration of song and dance with the theme “Healing.” Presented by Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino, the Tribe’s largest cultural event of the year takes place Oct. 8-10 and will feature a remarkable ...
Read More »Jazz and Trains in the Forest
FISH CAMP — Jazz in the forest? Who knew! With a Steinway, no less. The last few years have not been easy for iconic destination Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. In March 2017, railroad owner and local legend Max Stauffer passed away. Later that year, the eponymous Railroad Fire encroached on its perimeter and singed some of its land and ...
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