Did you know Fresno has a chile named in honor of Fresno? I didn’t. Fresno Chiles are very similar to jalapeños, but are typically hotter, especially when fully matured as a bright red pepper. As the name suggests, Fresno Chiles can/are grown in the Valley. I’ve first heard the term from cooking shows, which seem…
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Closet Ball 2024: Welcome to the Circus
This year’s Closet Ball, presented by the Imperial Dove Court of Fresno, is just around the corner. In fact, it’s this weekend, January 20th, at 5pm. Time & Location Jan 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM Fresno City College-Cafeteria, 1101 E University Ave, Fresno, CA 93741, USA
No more TGI Fridays in the Valley
Just a few days ago on Tuesday, the only TGI Fridays in Fresno closed. This is also the only TGI Fridays in the entirety of the Central Valley! Shockingly, there is only one TGI Fridays, a bit north in the Bay Area. The majority of the locations appear to be in Southern California now. The…
Fresno Philharmonic: Mahler Here and Now
Music of Heaven and Earth. Music Director Rei Hotoda’s exploration of the symphonies of Gustav Mahler continues with his Fourth Symphony. This delightful evocation of childhood innocence was strongly influenced by Schubertian lyricism and German folk poetry. It culminates in a song for soprano describing a child’s view of Heaven. The devastation of nature from…