Fresno Flyer Vol 6 No 4

EDITOR’S NOTE “Someone needs to do something about all the homeless people.”

You’ve heard this. I’ve heard this. And while I’ve always understood it to mean that we need to find viable solutions to an ongoing problem, it almost always means - “I just want them gone.”

When I learned that ugly truth, my heart sank. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people view the homeless as if they were things… something to be swept into a bin and thrown away.

I recently went with the Flyer’s publisher, Kalian, to a charitable event. We were in downtown Fresno - between E and G St, just south of Chinatown. (if you’ve never been there, I invite you to take a drive through the neighborhood - and don’t turn away, really look) The area was littered with garbage, stray dogs roamed the streets, and rows of tents were set up along the sidewalks.

A group of incredibly generous folks pooled their resources together and set up an outdoor food kitchen, giving away a hot meal and a mountain of warm clothes to people in need.

Some people lived in tents nearby. Others had homes but not much more than that. Some were young; some were elderly. And far too many people had a mental illness that was going untreated.

The common misconception about the homeless is that some people make poor choices and, as a result, put themselves on the street. However, people fail to realize that

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those particular scenarios make up a tiny fraction of reality. A vast number of the homeless are a result of untreated mental illness cases and those suffering from addiction. But yet, somewhere along the way, we all decided to turn the other cheek and accept the practice of tossing out some of our most vulnerable citizens - those who cannot care for themselves, people who need help - and allowing them to live in squalor.

We complain about the smell, but we don’t provide public bathrooms or showers for people. We don’t like seeing the homeless encampments but fail to provide a place for everyone to go with long-term solutions.

December is often dubbed ‘the season of giving.’ Most of us typically think of our families during this time, but I invite you to think about those who desperately need your kindness and generosity. I encourage you to go beyond canned goods and sweaters by finding a way to support the fight for permanent answers. Because the reality is, we’re all one emergency away from being in the exact same situation, and a human being suffering unfortunate circumstances is not suddenly less worthy of dignity.

We should demand better for our unhoused population because we’re in a better position to be heard. We should expect better because we’re more than capable of doing better. And we should want better because our compassionate and empathetic humanity requires it.

LOCAL GIFT

GUIDE SHOP LOCAL

By Dave Fountinelle dave@fresnoflyer.com

SIFU Skate Shop 707 N Fulton St, Fresno (559) 375-1613 facebook.com/SIFUSKATE IG: @sifuskateshop

“A skate shop by skaters for skaters!” is the tagline for SIFU Skate Shop. It’s that genuine passion for skating shared by true enthusiasts that separates SIFU from the competition. “We are all skaters ourselves,” co-owner Ray Bartlett says. “We understand our customer’s needs because they’re our needs too.”

Bartlett has been skating for over 20 years. Growing up in the scene, he had always been disappointed with the lack of “core” skate shops in Fresno - places that catered specifically to skaters, focusing primarily on skateboards and accessories. “All we really had in Fresno were mall shops and corporate chains,” Bartlett explains. “There wasn’t a place that just sold boards and parts, with people behind the counter who actually skated and understood the scene.”

SIFU opened its doors in 2015 to fill that unmet need for a skater-owned, skater-focused shop. For the last six years, they have been providing high quality boards and accessories to the Fresno skate community. SIFU is a true “core” skate shop, with a pinpoint focus on decks, trucks, wheels, and everything a skater needs to keep that skate sesh going. SIFU features a selection of decks from Santa Cruz, Creature, Real, and Antihero, as well as local brands such as Pizza and Bus. SIFU also carries shoes, hats,

and clothing from a variety of companies, including local favorites, Lurk Hard.

For holiday shoppers, SIFU is offering a variety of deals from now through Christmas Eve. All hats and clothing are 25% off, boards and accessories are 20% off, and their various shoe brands are on sale as well.

SIFU is open Tuesday through Saturday, 1pm-7pm, and will be open until 5pm on Christmas Eve. Blue Shell Gaming and Collectibles 2150 Minnewawa, Clovis (559) 460-7440 1731 Bullard Ave, Fresno (559) 777-9028 1501 Howard Rd, Madera (559) 395-4114 www.blueshellgaming.com/ facebook.com/blueshellgaming IG: @officialblueshellgaming Kiara Gonzales says one of her favorite things about working at her father’s business is watching parents introduce their kids to the games they loved growing up.

“My dad always had a love for gaming and has been an entrepreneur his whole life,” she says. “He and his friends realized a lot of other people had an interest in retro games too, and they saw a perfect opportunity to open a business and fill that need.”

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The popularity of retro video games has exploded in recent years.

To meet

that demand, the market has been flooded with a variety of different emulator devices, which offer dozens to hundreds of popular 8-64 bit retro titles pre-loaded in a simple plug-andplay console. While emulator devices are cheap and easy to set up and use, the quality of sound and graphics on many of them is often sub-par. Also, despite boasting as many as 600 games on some units, retro fans have been disappointed by the lack of A-list titles available due to licensing issues. Hunting for hidden gems in thrift shops or negotiating through a variety of collector sites online are the most common ways for retro gamers to find their favorite titles. Blue Shell Gaming wants to make it easy for customers to find everything they’re looking for under one roof.

In addition to boasting the largest selection and widest variety of retro games and gaming consoles in the Central Valley, Blue Shell Gaming also offers repair and restoration services. Customers can bring in their old gaming consoles collecting dust in the attic and Blue Shell will return them to

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like-new condition, ready to provide hours of fun and nostalgia.

Playstation 2 systems are one of the most popular items Blue Shell Gaming sells, due to their backwards compatibility with original Playstation games. Nintendo 64 units are also big sellers with fans of popular titles such as Super Mario 64 and Goldeneye 007. But it’s the Pokemon games for the GameBoy and DS hand-held systems that are currently the hottest products in demand this holiday season.

Blue Shell Gaming will be announcing some big holiday sales in the next few weeks on their facebook page. They are open 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, and 12pm-6pm on Sunday.

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...‘Gift Guide’ cont’d from pg 3 Crazy Squirrel Games & Toys 7711 N First St, Fresno (559) 431-0188 https://shopthesquirrel.com/ facebook.com/crazysquirrelgamestore IG: @crazysquirrelgamestore

Crazy Squirrel Games & Toys recently celebrated their 11th anniversary bringing the best premiere board games, tabletops, and card games to the Valley. Like most small businesses, the shutdown in 2020 was a huge financial blow. The impact was particularly devastating for Crazy Squirrel, however, because one of the standout features of their business has been hosting instore gaming sessions, something that is still limited due to ongoing restrictions on capacity in businesses.

“We used to host multiple D&D sessions every day, for example,” store employee Nick explains. “Now we only do a couple sessions a week. But things are slowly returning to normal and that’s definitely something to look forward to and get excited about.”

In addition to hosting gaming sessions, Crazy Squirrel carries one of the Valley’s largest selections of board games, tabletop rpgs, and card games.

Pokemon is, of course, the most popular title in the store, but they also feature Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, Warhammer, Magic the Gathering, Digimon, Yugioh, and scores of board games from Triple-A and independent companies.

They also carry all the gaming peripherals, including dice, table mats, and supplies to help customers host their own gaming sessions at home.

Crazy Squirrel Games & Toys is

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open 11am to 7pm, Monday through Saturday, and 11am to 5pm on Sunday.

Ammons Design and Home Decor 3087 W Bullard Ave, Fresno (559) 801-5163 http://www.ammonshomedecor.com/ facebook.com/Ammons-Design-andHome-Decor IG: @ammonshomedecor

Keynan Ammons opened his business in 2019, two months before the COVID pandemic shutdowns started. Fortunately for him, those two months included the holiday shopping seasons, and his fledgling business got enough positive word of mouth to sustain him while he quickly worked to adapt to the restrictions on retailers. One of those adaptations was offering interior d e -

sign c o n sulting, and it was such a popular feature that it’s now one of the many services Ammons offers in addition to selling some of the most beautiful and stylish vintage and hand-made furniture and accessories in the Valley.

“As challenging as the pandemic has been, in a lot of ways it’s also been a blessing for the business,” Ammons says. “I

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wouldn’t have ever started offering interior design or in-home consulting services if the shutdown hadn’t happened, and now it’s a huge part of the business and one of the most in-demand things I do.”

In fact, Ammons recently completed a full-spectrum design job for a Woodward Park property, including flooring, paint, and furnishings.

It’s the biggest job he’s completed so far, and something he would have never even considered if the pandemic hadn’t interrupted his storefront business.

It was Ammons’s lifelong love of style and interior design that led him to starting his own business. “My parents were both artists,” he explains. “I grew up surrounded by art and creativity and I found myself drawn towards furniture, home decor, and interior design.”

After completing a major design project for a friend, they encouraged him to turn his passion into a business. The overwhelming support Ammons received from his friends gave him the confidence to take a chance and the results have exceeded his expectations. Since opening in 2019, Ammons Design and Decor has grown so much that Ammons expanded into the space next door previously occupied by a gym that closed due to the pandemic.

Ammons Design and Home Decor features an eclectic assortment of vintage, unique, and bespoke furnishings, as well as custom chandeliers. Many of the pieces are designed and created by Ammons himself.

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“About 40% of the products in the store are my own designs,” Ammons says.

The most popular style with customers this season is “romantic industrial” which combines “industrial” elements such as weathered wood, exp o s e d brick, concrete, metal, and utilitarian fixtures with “romantic” elements that include natural fabrics, soft pastel colors, flowers, and houseplants. Ammons offers a variety of other popular styles as well.

Ammons says that it’s his genuine interest in making sure his customers get exactly what they’re looking for that sets him apart from the competition. “For me, this has never been about making the sale and all about making my customers happy,” he explains cheerfully. “The best designers listen to their clients, and help them discover the style or the pieces that bring the most peace, comfort, and joy.”

Ammons takes the time to talk to his customers, listen to what they like and the feeling they want their space to convey, and always makes sure they’re happy with the finished product.

The holidays are the busiest time of year for Ammons, and he helps customers get into the spirit with both holiday pricing

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Masks For Dummies XVII

a reason for the season

By I. Smiley G. Calderón | smileygcalderon@gmail.com

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o, here we are, dear reader - the last month of another incredibly tough year. Can you believe that we’re finally in December?

Are you ready to say goodbye to 2021? Honestly, haven’t we been ready since January?

Back then, we had only 350,000 American Covid deaths. Today, we’re at the incredibly unthinkable statistic of 790,000 (by the time you read this, we will be well over 800,000).

When will this nightmare stop?

Well, according to models from the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), not any time soon. In fact, we should expect somewhere in the order of 820,000 total American Covid deaths by the end of the year - that’s about 30,000 more tragedies to brace ourselves for before the new year.

Believe it or not, but in the past 30 days, we’ve had more than 1,000 people die from Covid in the U.S. every day. Every. Single. Day.

In Fresno County alone, we’ve had 139 Covid related deaths - about five every day - since this time last month, a 6.5% increase. And, as of the writing of this publication, we’ve had a total Covid infection tally of 144,734 and a total death toll of 2,270 - which is a 1.6% mortality rate. That means, for every 100 positive Covid infections here in the Valley, about two people will die; on average, for every 1000 infections, 20 people die. Over this past month, we’ve had 7,833 new Covid cases, which explains the resulting 139 deaths. This dismal average Covid mortality rate has pretty much been consistent throughout the entire pandemic.

And, sadly, it is in line with the national trend too. Across the country, we’ve had 49,057,988 total U.S. Covid cases.

Compared with the nation’s total death toll, this comes out to a 1.6% mortality rate - just like here in Fresno County. So our simple Central California county is pretty much a spot-on reflection of the national trend.

For every 100,000 Covid infections, about 2,000 people die; for every million, about twenty thousand die.

Yet, can you believe that, at the beginning of this pandemic, idiots couldn’t

stop trying to convince us that Covid wasn’t worse than the ordinary flu? These fools politicized the coronavirus so much and downplayed its danger so radically, mischaracterizing science and mocking our best collective efforts to mitigate community spread that many were led astray. Imagine if we had listened to these buffoons and didn’t take precautions by wearing our masks, social distancing, and getting vaccinated? Our death toll would be much worse than the atrocity it already is.

But we didn’t listen to these blockheads or bend to their stubborn stupidity.

Instead, we took on these anti-mask and anti-vax agitators head-on by staying focused on the evolving science at hand and then taking heed.

For example, the big Covid news is that a new emergent coronavirus variant from South Africa, B.1.1.529, known by the Greek alphabet letter ‘Omicron,’ is now an official ‘Variant of Concern’ (VOC). You may recall back in summer when we discussed emergent variants and their new naming system, but this new strain is very concerning even though no one has died from it just yet (something that is likely to change this month). Despite its zero death count, Omicron is concerning because its transmission rate is some three to six times more contagious than the infamous Delta strain.

And it is currently the dominant strain in the U.S. and across the globe.

You see, on average, about 2% of every Covid infection leads to death. So, if Omicron infects more people more rapidly, we will, unfortunately, see that a higher Covid death toll is imminent.

The coronavirus is surprising everyone with its efficient evolution and clever mutations. Omicron has figured out a way to outsmart our immune system so that even Covid survivors with antibody protection are still at risk for reinfection and sickness.

Scientist Prof Francois Balloux, director of the Genetics Institute at University College London, made it clear: “From what we have learned so far, we can be fairly confident that - compared with other vari| FRESNOFLYER.COM |

ants - Omicron tends to be better able to reinfect people who have been previously infected and received some protection against Covid-19...That is pretty clear and was anticipated from the mutational changes we have pinpointed in its protein structure. These make it more difficult for antibodies to neutralize the virus.”

University of Cape Town immunologist Wendy Burgers clarified: “Many of the mutations occur in the hotspots on the spike protein, which we know are important for antibodies to bind.”

And, back at home in the United States at Rockefeller University in New York, virologist and laboratory researcher Theodora Hatziioannou echoed the same idea: “We can be quite confident that this new spike is going to be rather resistant to neutralization by antibodies.”

Experts and officials around the globe again sound the alarm for community N-95 and KN-95 respirator/mask usage - something that we’ mask dummies’ have been urging since the pandemic first emerged. Dr. Julian Tang, clinical virologist and an honorary professor at the University of Leicester in the U.K., an expert in respiratory viruses, reminded the public: “We have been through all of this before with the Alpha and Delta variant,” he said. “But the main difference is that the scientific evidence for the effectiveness of masks and social distancing has increased….”

Professor Tang doubled down: “There is more conviction now amongst scientists that these measures do work to reduce the spread of the virus...”

We’ve already known this for quite some time, dear reader - isn’t it about time for everyone else to get with the program?

--I. smiley G. Calderón is a Gen X Chicano and lifelong educator who spent a career in academia in Southern California, but is most proud of being a father.

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By Nancy Zanicchi-Bobb newbeginningconsulting11@gmail.com The holidays are upon us, and as wonderful a time of year it is, it can be especially sad for those of us experiencing loss and grief. Reminiscing past celebrations can be overwhelming. You may inevitably be triggered with emotions and possibly feel like you are reliving a moment of despair.

The holidays can be challenging.

Coping Skill #1 Consent to gather with friends and family to share memories. Be grateful for the gift of life and all opportunities you have been blessed with. Embrace the heartfelt goodness of Christmas past and allow it to transition into today as you celebrate, share, and love the season.

It is all good. There is, after all, a reason for the season.

Christmas Eve for families and couples is most special. Loss and grief are not necessarily a physical death, missing the past or childhood, missing grown children, parents, grandparents, best friends. Time marches on as we all transition through life, and sometimes the journey separates us by miles. Send a beautifully decorated holiday card; it may be just what is needed. We never know what other people are going through, and sending something a little special can be the icebreaker for a new chapter. Include something inspirational, a prayer card, or a parable from the Bible. Be mindful of the faith and tradition they embrace.

Coping Skill #2 Mediate to Meditate. First, mediate your thoughts, write your thoughts in a letter, express how you feel. After you write the letter, write another letter back to yourself from that person expressing what you need to hear them say if they were still here. Place the two letters in an en-

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If you build it, they will come and take it away from you and no one will stop them

By Jaguar Bennett | jaguarbennett@gmail.com

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n May, I chanced on a Twitter conversation between two giants of Fresno revitalization, great men whom I greatly admire.

One great man shared his vision of improving Fresno’s quality of life: “I want a city with taco trucks on every corner; more parks; walkable shopping; schoolyards open to the neighbors; planners who don’t worship strip malls; govt. that treats the south end the same as the north end; What do you want?”

The other great man shared his similar vision: “I’d like to have a community where we all went out of our way to support our local businesses, makers, artists. I’d like us to embrace our ability to grow food in our yards and public spaces. I’d like to see cultural celebrations in our downtown at least monthly.”

I love the way these guys dream. I want to live in their Fresno. But I couldn’t help replying, “I don’t see the point of making big plans if the City won’t defend what we already have. I want a city that will resolutely defend the Tower District.”

We can’t have nice things if the City passively sits by and lets what is good in Fresno be destroyed. And that is precisely what Mayor Dyer and the Fresno City Council allow by not enforcing zoning at the Tower Theatre.

The conservative, homophobic Adventure Church has illegally squatted in

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the Tower Theatre in open violation of zoning laws for nearly a year now. Yet, the Fresno city government has not lifted a finger to stop it. And if the City will allow a Fresno icon and the heart of its arts and nightlife district to be destroyed, how can we expect the City to defend anything else here, ever? What is the point of trying to improve Fresno when anything you build can be destroyed at one man’s whim?

Fresno by rights ought to be one of the great American cities. Fresno isn’t just the fifth-largest city in the United States; it’s the 34th largest city in the nation — bigger than Atlanta, Minneapolis, New Orleans, and Cleveland. Moreover, Fresno is the natural capital of the San Joaquin Valley, an area with more population than several states. I don’t expect Fresno ever to be New York or Paris. Still, it does not seem unreasonable to expect that Fresno should have the same amenities as other cities its size. If Visalia can summon the civic self-respect to defend their historic theater from a takeover by a church, why can’t Fresno?

As the great man asked on Twitter, what do you want for Fresno? What kind of city do we want Fresno to be? If we ever want to be anything other than an overgrown hick town, we need to elect a city government

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that has the guts to stand up to a fundamentalist church.

Many people have dreamed of a better Fresno: a Fresno with a deep commitment to the arts and culture, sensible city planning, improved public transportation, cleaner air and water, economic opportunities for all. The stumbling block has always been finding the collective will to make this happen. Generations of Fresno leaders have chosen temporary expediency, short-term economies, and appeasement of entrenched interest over true leadership.

I have a curious object from a bygone age in front of me — a January 2006 report to then-mayor Alan Autry titled “Making the Grass Greener.” Prepared by the Mayor’s Creative Economy Council, “Making the Grass Greener” represents the last time anyone in Fresno dreamed big. The report recommends that the City protect and nurture culture and quality of life to attract more knowledge workers and stimulate economic development.

This report makes for wistful reading today. It features pictures of the Tower Theatre and Hardy’s Theatre (now owned by a church that gutted its historic interior). It recommends promoting local cultural events like Reel Pride and the Rogue Festival, both of which announced this year that they

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would not hold events at the Tower Theatre while a homophobic church owns it. The report has an earnest naivete that the Fresno city government will heed its vision and build a better community. All of the report’s recommendations were forgotten after the economic downturn of 2008 when the City once again decided to economize rather than invest.

It is doubtful that the Fresno city government will ever embrace the goal of making Fresno a world-class city. But it would be nice if the City would defend the cultural amenities that Fresno currently has.

The restoration of the once rundown Tower Theatre by Dottie Abbate and the renaissance of the Tower District that culminated in the Tower District Specific Plan of 1991 represent Fresno’s most successful attempt at urban revitalization. But, unfortunately, now all of Dottie’s work is about to be destroyed because of her son’s inexplicable decision to sell his mother’s theater to a church.

The ongoing threat to the Tower Theatre proves that the accomplishments of the past can’t survive without a city government in the present that is willing to preserve and defend our cultural heritage. In 2022, Fresno will hold a city council election. The critical question we must ask every candidate is: “Will you protect the Tower Theatre?”

MORE LOCAL SHOPS deals and special services. Ammons offers custom tree and wreath decorating, customers can bring in their own tree or wreath or choose one of his designs in store. He will also provide in-home holiday interior design consulting by appointment. Ammons is currently offering 15% off all Christmas inventory until Christmas Day.

Ammons Design and Home Decor is open from 12pm to 6pm through the holidays.

JD’s Boutique & Thrift 4838 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno IG: @jdboutique_thrift Owner Janet “JD” Vilhauer quit her job as a bookkeeper and opened JD’s Boutique & Thrift, selling a variety of new and used furniture, including dining sets, sectionals, bathroom vanities, and more. Many of the new pieces she sells are “scratch and dent” pieces from high-end retailer Wayfair, offered at a greatly reduced price often due to small flaws or damage sustained after leaving the warehouse.

Beyond home furnishings and decor, JD’s also carries a large selection of clothing, purses, shoes, and accessories. Many clothing items and shoes are priced at $5 or less, so there’s sure to be something there to fit any gift-buying budget. Holiday decor is very popular at JD’s and they carry a large assortment to fit any application.

JD’s Boutique & Thrift is open Monday through Friday, 12pm to 6pm, and Sunday, 10am to 2pm, or by appointment.

Clay Hand Studios 660 Van Ness Ave, Fresno (559) 999-7974 http://www.clayhandstudios.net/ facebook.com/www.clayhandstudios.net IG: @clayhandstudios Clay Hand Studios is both a ceramics-focused art gallery and a working studio space.

A fellowship of artists, working together to create an environment of creativity and expression. Clay Hand offers classes and workshops, taught by Ren Lee. They also offer a three-tiered membership program for those

who wish to take their art to the next level and join the Clay Hand community. Both the gallery and the gift shop are open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm.

Dragon’s Treasure 816 E Olive Ave, Fresno (559) 266-9295 http://www.dragonstreasure.etsy.com/ facebook.com/Dragons-Treasure One of the oldest jewelry making methods is lost wax casting. It is a process that dates back to the 3rd century BC, and has been lost and redis-

Enzo’s Table 1959 N Willow Ave, Clovis (559) 298-8290 http://enzostable.com/ facebook.com/enzostable IG: @enzos.table In 1946, Pat Ricchiuti returned home from World War II and decided to open a small roadside stand called Bella Frutta to sell freshly harvested vegetables and fruit locally grown on the family farm. Over the years, Bella Frutta has become a popular, local retail favorite with a wide variety of goods including fresh and dried fruit, assorted nuts, candies, firewood, and specially created gift boxes and baskets, eventually evolving into Enzo’s Table. Their speciality is their locally-famous olive oil and balsamic vinegar, but Enzo’s Table is also well-known for almond butter, biscotti, chocolates, nuts & dried fruit, jams, and more.

Enzo’s Table offers a variety of packages that make a perfect holiday gift. Enzo’s Table is open 7 days a week, 9am to 5:30pm, and all of their products can be ordered online through their website.

Bentley’s Drum Shop 4477 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno (559) 222-5011 https://linktr.ee/bentleysdrumshop facebook.com/gobentleysdrumshop IG: @bentleysdrumshop

covered many times throughout history. Jeweler Robert Spickard has been using the lost wax process to create beautiful and unique pendants, earrings, buckles, clasps, and tacks from sterling silver and solid bronze since he was 16 years old. Preserving this ancient process and showcasing his skill and talent both at his Tower District location and online on his Etsy store. Spickard uses only real gemstones in his pieces as well. His work is high quality and meticulously finished. Spickard casts original designs and historic reproduction pieces as well. His Olive Ave store is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 12pm to 4pm, and all of his pieces are available on his Etsy store.

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Owner Dana Bentley has been playing the drums since the 5th grade. In 1992, Dana moved to Fresno and opened Bentley’s Drum Shop to provide the highest quality drums, percussion, and accessories with the passion and knowledge that discerning drummers appreciate. Today, Bentley’s Drum Shop is an award-winning, 5-star drum shop with customers all over the world. In addition to the largest selection of premium drums and percussion in the Valley, Bentley’s sells pro audio and recording equipment, keyboards and synthesizers, guitars, effects, and orchestral instruments. Bentley’s also offers instrument restoration and repair, and they buy and sell used instruments. Bentley’s Drum Shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm and is closed on Sundays.

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...A Reason cont’d from pg 5 velope and tuck them away with all your saved holiday cards. You can reflect on it next year. You may consider speaking the words aloud and releasing them to the Universe. This practice can bring relief and comfort. Meditate afterward for 15 to 30 minutes, focus on your breathing, connecting with mind, body, and spirit.

Illuminations for New Year Resolutions • • • • • • • •

Create conditions for happiness to occur Remember situations are powerless to your reaction Speak highly of others when they are not with you Keep your circle small Remember, hope never abandons us; we abandon it Life is a learning environment Never jeopardize your credibility Remember silver linings

Let us encourage one another to focus on what brings us together and connects us rather than what separates us and builds walls.

I pray we sail through 2022 with renewed hope, positivity, kindness, patience, compassion, peaceful discussions, and above all, empathy. Let us continue to take care and be our best selves. I wish all a blessed, safe holiday and a healthy New Year.

--Nancy Zanicchi-Bobb, M.A. Counseling Psychology author, consultant, speaker for transition, loss & grief. Newbeginningconsulting11@gmail.com

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DELIGHTFUL DISHES TO DAZZLE HOLIDAY GUESTS

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(Family Features) Entertaining guests during the holidays isn’t just about a main course that calls all to the table. What often makes a festive gathering more fruitful is a spread of delicious appetizers, delightful drinks and divine desserts that keep loved ones coming back to the kitchen for more.

For appetizing dishes from the first guest at the house to the last out the door, you can heighten the flavor and appearance of favorite recipes with one simple ingredient: apples. Ranging from tart to sugary sweet, finding the right balance for your palate is key. Scent can also influence taste, especially when you have a balanced sweetness with an uplifting, fresh aroma.

Turn to an option like Envy Apples this holiday season for satisfying texture and taste with a consistently balanced, refreshing sweetness coupled with a crisp, elegant crunch. They make for an easy snack when eaten fresh out of hand but are also perfect for holding over pre-dinner appetites in small plates like this Bell-Issimo Brie Melt or Apple Stuffing Bites with Rosemary Gravy.

The versatile flavor of apples isn’t just limited to foods, however. For the adults in the room, Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider with a splash of bourbon is a seasonally appropriate way to quench thirst and break the ice. Simply omit the bourbon for a kidfriendly version so the whole party can savor a sip.

Easy to spot with their crimson red skin over a golden background that practically glows, Envy Apples offer an easy, eye-catching way to try new tastes and celebrate joyful occasions together. The bright white flesh is naturally slow to brown when sliced for a fresher flavor in sweet treats like Apple Oat Crumble and Citrus Caramel Topping for a tasty way to elevate your holiday get-togethers.

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tablespoons sugar teaspoon ground cinnamon Envy Apples, diced into large cubes tablespoon lemon juice cup brown sugar cup all-purpose flour cup old-fashioned oats cup cold butter, diced small cup caramel teaspoon salt orange, zest only tablespoon orange juice vanilla ice cream

Preheat oven to 350 F. In bowl, stir together sugar and ground cinnamon.

Toss apples in lemon juice then in cinnamon sugar mixture. Spread in 9-inch pie dish.

In another bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour and oats. Using hands or fork, cut in butter until pea size crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly over apples.

Bake 40-45 minutes until mixture is bubbling and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool 15 minutes.

In small pot, whisk caramel, salt, orange zest and orange juice until warm.

Spoon apple oat crumble over large scoop vanilla ice cream and top with salted citrus caramel.

Apple Stuffing Bites with Rosemary Gravy 1 2 2 1/2

box stovetop stuffing tablespoons butter cups diced Envy Apples onion, diced small

simmering gravy to thicken.

Arrange stuffing bites in serving dish and drizzle with gravy. Serve hot.

Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider

Gravy: 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 cups beef broth 2 teaspoons kosher salt 20 turns fresh cracked pepper 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary

1 1 1 2 4

Preheat broiler.

In pan over medium heat, saute diced apples in butter and pumpkin spice 5-10 minutes.

Cook stuffing according to package directions; set aside and allow to cool slightly.

In large saute pan, melt butter saute apples and onion until tender. Set aside to cool slightly.

Stir together stuffing and apple mixture.

Spread stuffing on sheet tray and allow to cool in refrigerator.

After cooling, form stuffing into medium bites and place on sheet tray lined with parchment paper.

Envy Apple, diced tablespoon butter teaspoon pumpkin spice ounces bourbon ounces pumpkin spice apple cider demerara sugar Envy Apple slices, for garnish rosemary, for garnish cinnamon stick, for garnish

In glass, combine bourbon and pumpkin spice apple cider; top with sauteed apples.

Add demerara sugar then garnish with apple slices, rosemary and cinnamon stick.

Bell-Issimo Brie Melt 1 2 1/4 1/4

round brie (6-8 ounces) Envy Apples cup walnuts cup dried cranberries firm crackers

Broil bites until golden brown and slightly crispy.

Unwrap brie and place on microwavesafe dish. Cut off top of brie round and microwave 60 seconds until middle is soft.

To make gravy: In small pot, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook flour 1 minute, whisking frequently.

Slice apples into thick wedges.

Whisk in beef broth, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce; bring to boil, whisking frequently. Remove from heat and stir in rosemary. If desired, continue gently

Top brie with half the apples, crushed walnuts and dried cranberries.

Serve with firm crackers and remaining apple wedges.

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do not need to be a CMAC member to register.

Visalia Adult School Online Classes. https://www.vusd.org/AdultSchool. cfm The Visalia Adult School is open with many classes online! If you need your high school diploma, GED, or just want to take English as a Second Language Classes we offer them for free. Other classes such as Medical Billing, Medical Terminology, or one of our many other classes that include small fees are also available.

For more information, please, give us a call! 559-730-7646. Our office is open 9am to 3pm Monday-Friday.

Free Online Ivy League College Courses. https://www.classcentral. com/collection/ivy-league-moocs Class Central offers free, online instruction courses from Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale. Many of the classes are self-paced, and they offer personalized course recommendation and course/subject tracking with reminders.

Online Art Classes @ Arts Visalia.

Arts Visalia offers a wide array of classes for children and adults. AtHome Art kits for children are available until we are able to meet safely in the gallery. Visit our website for more details and enrollment forms.

Bruce Munro: Light at Sensorio.

Saturday, Dec 11th, 4:30pm. Sensorio, 4380 Hwy 46 E, Paso Robles. Internationally-acclaimed artist Bruce Munro premiered his largest artwork to date—an enormous multi-acre walk-through installation—at Sensorio in Paso Robles, California. Due to overwhelming public demand, Sensorio has announced the extension of this stunning outdoor art exhibit through December 2021, and the addition of a new adjacent exhibit.

Arts Visalia’s spring class enrollment forms are available at Arts Visalia and online. Spring classes start in February. There is a wide range of classes offered for both adults and children Arts Visalia’s Fall class enrollment forms are available at Arts Visalia and online. For more information on all Arts Visalia events and available classes visit our website at artsvisalia.org or call the gallery at (559) 739-0905 CMAC Multimedia, Film and Video Free Online Workshops. https:// cmac.tv/workshops/ CMAC is offering a series of online workshops that are free and open to the public. You

Art

River Park’s Art Groove Galley - Art Hop. Thursday, Dec 16th, 5pm. River Park’s Art Groove Gallery, 80 E Via Del Oro, Fresno. River Park Shopping Center will host ArtHop at River Park’s Art Groove Gallery the 3rd Thursday of every month from 5-9pm. ArtHop is one of the most active and successful programs organized by the Fresno Arts Council. Art lovers have the opportunity to meet the artists and experience their art exhibits.

Events

Harry Potter Trivia Night. Tuesday, Dec 28th, 6:30pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno.

In The Field: Creative Smartphone Tuesday December 28th, come test Photography (Yosemite Valley). Thurs- your knowledge on all things Harry day, Dec 9th, The Ansel Adams Gal- Potter. 6:30pm / All Ages / FREE / lery, Village Mall, Yosemite National Prizes / 45 Questions Park. Make the most out of the camera you always carry! Get outside in one of the most beautiful places on earth and dive into the tools and techniques to capture, edit, and pro- Comedy at The Labyrinth Art Colduce professional-level photos direct- lective. Friday, Dec 10th, 7pm. The ly from your smartphone. Designed Labyrinth Art Collective, 1470 N Van for anyone and everyone who takes Ness Ave, Fresno. Stand Up Comedy; photos with their phone, this class Headlining Josh Means, Featuring offers hands-on instruction on how to Drea Meyers. Also featuring Dave create extraordinary photos, regard- Apkarian and Eric Lopez; Hosted by less of what device you’re shooting Mike Wooten. on.

Self-Improvement

Theater

One Eleven Holiday Paint Night.

Friday, Dec 10th, 6pm. One Eleven Coffee, 111 W 7th St, #103, Hanford.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Michelle Stevens from Coat of Many Colors guides you as you create your masterpiece. Invite some friends for coffee (or tea!), fun and painting!

Cost: $35/person, includes canvas, paint supplies and a large One Eleven drink.

Pop-up Dance Class. Friday, Dec 10th, 7pm. 1415 7th St, Sanger.

Pop-up dance class December 10 7pm-8:30pm $15/per dancer 1415 7th street Sanger, CA Street parking.

Limited spots available. Class will consist of a warm up, guided improv and combination. Class will be filmed & groups will be filmed doing combination. $15/per dancer — pay @ door.

Must sign liability waiver upon arrival.

Slice of Comedy Headlining Kris Rubio. Friday, Dec 10th, 8pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Nationally touring Comedians every Friday. LA-based comic Kris Rubio uses his musical comedy style to cast an ever-expanding net amongst the stand up community, constantly touring and creating viral content for the world to enjoy.

& Cantina, 1310 19th Street, Bakersfield. La Fonda is bringing you another hilarious night of the best local Latino comedians as well as the hilarious headliner El Gordo Mamon.

Full Circle Presents: The Downtown Beat Down Comedy Showcase. Every Sunday, Dec 12th, 19th, 26th, and Jan 2nd, 7pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. Live comedy at Full Circle Brewing is back!

We’ll be showcasing some of the very best comedians California has to offer every Sunday night. And stick around after the show for the open mic. Its your chance to see some of Fresno’s up and coming comedians.

And maybe sign up yourself and give that stand up dream of yours a go.

JUST THE TIPS Comedy headlining Chris Cope. Wednesday, Dec 15th, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Headlining Comedy with comics from all over with open mic to follow. Comedian Chris Cope is a Florida transplant living in Los Angeles, La’s been great to Chris thus far, In his short time in town, Chris has appeared on The WHCC Presents Ballet Folklorico Jimmy Kimmel Show, Laughs on Fox , Mexico Danza:Nutcracker Pinata. Tosh.0 and “Grey’s Anatomy”.

Saturday, Dec 11th, 6pm and Sunday, Dec 12th, 12pm. West Hills Slice of Comedy Headlining DarCommunity College - Coalinga, 300 ren Capozzi. Friday, Dec 17th, 8pm.

W Cherry Ln, Coalinga. Please join DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 CloWest Hills College Coalinga this hol- vis Ave, Clovis. Nationally touring Coiday season. Experience the beauty medians every Friday. In 2016, TBS and professionalism of Ballet Folklor- named Darren Capozzi one of the top ico Mexico Danza’s cast of dancers 101 Best Comedians Working Today. in the Nutcracker Piñata, a national His stand up comedy can be seen holiday tradition with a fusion of Mex- nationally and all over Los Angeles ican folklore. Join us for this all-ages including at the Laugh Factor and the fun-filled event.

Comedy Store.

Stories and Standup Tour! with Andre Covington. Saturday, Dec 11th, 7pm. Landing 13, 152 N Hockett St, Porterville. Stories And Standup Tour. Headliner “Dre” From The Greg And Dre Morning Show! “This comedy show is part of a tour I’m doing to celebrate 20yrs on my radio morning show. Its titled “Stories and Standup” w/Andre Covington! I’m sharing funny behind the scenes stories of my life in the entertainment industry. From Hollywood to Fresno! Plus Standup comedy that has gotten me on HBO, BET, MTV and Comedy Central.”

Chrismas Creampies Comedy Show hosted by Chris Cruz. Saturday, Dec 18th, 7pm. Mint, 1140 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno. Chrismas Creampies Comedy Show hosted by Chris Cruz.

Performances by Justin Rupple, Audrey Stone, Eduardo Contreras + Special Guests. $20 cover gets you in.

JUST THE TIPS Comedy headlining Sammy Obeid. Wednesday, Dec 22nd, 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Headlining Comedy with comics from all over with open mic to follow. Lebanese-Palestinian-Syrian-Italian-AmerLa Fonda Comedy w/ El Gordo Ma- ican, born in Oakland, California, mon + DJ After Party. Saturday, Dec Sammy Obeid is best known for his 11th, 7pm. La Fonda Mexican Grill 1,001 day streak of consecutive com-

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Darren Carter”The Party Starter” Stand-up DiCicco’s Old Town Clovis.

Thursday, Dec 23rd, 7:30pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. The Rooster Is Back. Party is gonna get started. From The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to Be Cool with John Travolta, to Comedy Central, BET and Showtime, the aptly named “Party Starter”, and sometimes even “Rooster”, gets recognized on the daily by his many adoring fans. See what all the fuss is about and join the party! Darren Carter style.

an, actor, and recording artist. Vince has been featured in VH1, CBS, ABC, GSN, MTV, various commercials, independent films, and soap operas.

Family REC Instrumental Winter Concert.

Thursday, Dec 9th, 6pm. Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall, 2770 International Ave, Fresno. Join us on Thursday, December 9th, for a wonderful evening of music in the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall (Clovis North Educational Center)! The concert will begin at with the orchestras at 6:00pm and then the bands at 7:30pm. Concert admission is free. Donations accepted at the door.

and the Gospel Whiskey Runners!

You’ll be able to buy some delicious, warm dinner from a couple local food vendors. Beer, wine, and water will also be available for cash purchase.

Christmas treats, as well as coffee and hot drinks, will be provided. Kids 13 and under get in *free*

Christmas in the Park. Friday, Dec 10th, 5pm. Valley Animal Center, 3934 N Haystone Ave, Fresno. Valley Animal Center invites you to participate in our first annual “Christmas in the Park” event. This is a THREE day event to raise funds for our animals and celebrate the holiday season with our community! FREE entry but donations are always appreciated. We’ll have the following: VENJUST THE TIPS Comedy headlining DORS/ CHRISTMAS TREE WALKWAY/ Joe Dungan. Wednesday, Dec 29th, Home for the Holidays. Friday, Dec BAKE SALE/ OPEN HOUSE TOURS 7pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 10th, 5pm. The Johnson Homestead, and many more! If you’d like to take 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Headlining 21201 Road 132, Tulare. A fami- part of our event by being a vendor, Comedy with comics from all over ly-friendly outdoor Christmas con- sponsoring a tree, or donating baked with open mic to follow. An L.A. native, cert featuring Moonsville Collective goods, please contact us at info@valJOE DUNGAN has been performing or writing comedy for decades. He’s appeared in numerous festivals, including The Seattle International Comedy Competition and four appearances in The World Series of Comedy, and he was crowned the winner of The Clean Comedy Challenge at the legendary Ice House in Pasadena, CA.

leyanimal.org For more information: concessions available for purchase. https://valleyanimal.org/citp-2021/ Full theatre concessions availabel including popcorn, candy, hot dogs, naPancakes & Pictures with Santa at chos, pizzas, chips and more will be Ducey’s on the Lake. Every Saturday available! Lawn Chair/Blanket - Bring and Sunday before Christmas, start- your own seat. ing Dec 11th, 8am. Ducey’s on the Lake, 39255 Marina Dr, Bass Lake. Storybook Christmas. Saturday, Dec Bring your little ones to Ducey’s on 11th, 5:30pm. Children’s Storybook the Lake on Saturday or Sunday Garden & Museum, 175 E. Tenth St, mornings in December to meet the Hanford. Enjoy a wintery night at the white bearded man from the North Garden with family friendly activities Pole. Enjoy a brief visit with Santa, and have a chance to meet Santa! followed by a nice, family breakfast Please call (559)500-9966 for more with a view of Bass Lake. Each child information. will receive a free pancake breakfast.

Make sure to bring your own camera Country Christmas at Ford Farms to capture those precious memories! with Santa! Saturday, Dec 11th and Saturday, Dec 18th. Ford Farms, Home Alone Movie Night. Satur- 22827 Road 180, Lindsay. Country day, Dec 11th, 5pm. The Woodlands, Christmas at Ford Farms with Santa, 4211 W Goshen Ave, Visalia. Join us Mrs. Claus & The Grinch! Come enfor a magical evening with some of joy a Family Fun Country Christmas your favorite Christmas classics. Our Event on the Farm! Come meet The events include photo booth back- Grinch! Santa & Mrs. Claus will be drops, hot coco bar and fire pits with stopping by so you can take photos

Rene Vaca’s Pre New Year BASH Live @ Fulton 55. Thursday, Dec 30th, 8pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. Get ready as Rene Vaca and Friends perform live at Fulton 55!

Comedians as seen on HBO, Netflix and more! Multiple headliners in one night. A great way to end the new year. Show starts at 8.

NYE Comedy Show with Danny Minch & Friends. Friday, Dec 31st, 9:30pm. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant, 408 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Have a great Dinner and a Comedy Show to ring in the New Year, including a Champagne Toast at Midnight. Doors open at 930pm. Danny Minch nationally touring comedian, From the Monsters of Comedy, will be headlining with many of his friends do not miss this show, Great food, killer comedy, and a party to boot.

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with them from 10-2pm! We will have food vendors & FREE crafts for the kids! Admission $15 at the door, kids 2 and under FREE.

availabel including popcorn, candy, hot dogs, nachos, pizzas, chips and more will be available! Lawn Chair/ Blanket - Bring your own seat.

popcorn, candy, hot dogs, nachos, pizzas, chips and more will be available! Lawn Chair/Blanket - Bring your own seat.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Movie Night. Sunday, Dec 12th, 5pm.

The Woodlands, 4211 W Goshen Ave, Visalia. Join us for a magical evening with some of your favorite Christmas classics. Our events include photo booth backdrops, hot coco bar and fire pits with concessions available for purchase. Full theatre concessions

Elf Movie Night. Monday, Dec 13th, 5pm. The Woodlands, 4211 W Goshen Ave, Visalia. Join us for a magical evening with some of your favorite Christmas classics. Our events include photo booth backdrops, hot coco bar and fire pits with concessions available for purchase. Full theatre concessions availabel including

WhoVille Grinchmas. Tuesday, Dec 14th, 5pm. River Park Pl, Fresno. Brighten up your holidays at River Park Farmers Market in Fresno with our spectacular Christmas tree, fantastic outdoor dining, and fun holiday shopping. Handmade imaginative gifts. Snap that perfect holiday photo with our grande Christmas tree, festive décor, and the GRINCH! Frost Fest 2021. Friday, Dec 17th, 4:30pm. 2700 W Teapot Dome Ave, Porterville. A Walk-through light park featuring Santa Photos, a Christmas Marketplace, local food vendors, community stage, snow zone, and much more! Frost Fest will take place at the Porterville Fairgrounds Dec 17th- January 1st. Closed Christmas Eve, and will feature large “light” displays, a Community Christmas tree, Snow Zone every 30 minutes, Community Stage with entertainment, Photos with Santa and his helpers, Unique “Selfie” displays for photo-ops, a Christmas Tree Decorating contest, Holiday Gift booths featuring Local Artists, Food and Drink, and much more!

Valley PBS Presents: Winter Wonderland at Storyland. Saturday, Dec 18th, 9am to Sunday, Dec 19th, 5pm. Storyland, 890 W Belmont Ave, Fresno. Valley PBS, with support from First 5 California, is happy to present the inaugural Winter Wonderland, an opportunity for families to experience an interactive, educational, and magical day. • You will have a chance to meet PBS’s beloved monkey, Curious George! • Free photo opportunity with Santa Claus! • A snow hill for sledding! • A snow yard to play around with friends and family! • Craft Vendors offering great last-minute gifts! • Craft areas for families to create special keepsakes! • LIVE music from The Morris Brothers Band!

Polar Express Movie Night. Saturday, Dec 18th, 5pm. The Woodlands, 4211 W Goshen Ave, Visalia. Join us for a magical evening with some of your favorite Christmas classics. Our events include photo booth backdrops, hot coco bar and fire pits with concessions available for purchase.

Full theatre concessions availabel including popcorn, candy, hot dogs, nachos, pizzas, chips and more will be available! Lawn Chair/Blanket - Bring your own seat.

Christmas In Concert. Saturday, Dec 18th, 7pm. Moments-Blessing House-Prayer, 378 W Fallbrook Ave, Fresno. Come and enjoy some wonderful Christmas classic music performed by some amazing talent! The evening will also feature a special appearance by the “Rat Pack”

Rejoice! A Christmas Concert. Friday, Dec 17th, 7pm. University Presbyterian Church, 1776 East Roberts Avenue, Fresno. Celebrate the season with the UPC Chancel and Bell Choirs accompanied by strings, organ, and piano. Enjoy some hot cocoa and a sing-along!

The Nightmare Before Christmas Movie Night. Sunday, Dec 19th, 5pm.

The Woodlands, 4211 W Goshen Ave, Visalia. Join us for a magical evening with some of your favorite Christmas classics. Our events include photo booth backdrops, hot coco bar and fire pits with concessions available for purchase. Full theatre concessions availabel including popcorn, candy, hot dogs, nachos, pizzas, chips and more will be available! Lawn Chair/ Blanket - Bring your own seat.

Cruise Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas. Sunday, Dec 19th, 6:30pm. The New Manchester, 1901 E Shields Ave, Fresno. -Cruise NightJoin RMHC for a Nightmare Before Christmas Cruise Night. We will have a meet and greet prior to cruising (Please follow traffic and safety protocols as there are no escort services).

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A Bad Moms Christmas Movie Night.

Monday, Dec 20th, 5pm. The Woodlands, 4211 W Goshen Ave, Visalia.

Join us for a magical evening with some of your favorite Christmas classics. Our events include photo booth backdrops, hot coco bar and fire pits with concessions available for purchase. Full theatre concessions availabel including popcorn, candy, hot dogs, nachos, pizzas, chips and more will be available! Lawn Chair/Blanket - Bring your own seat.

Winter Camp. Monday, Dec 27th, 8:30am to Friday, Jan 7th, 11:30am.

Children’s Storybook Garden & Museum, 175 E Tenth St, Hanford. A Winter Break experience for children!

The Garden is preparing for 2021-22 Winter Camp and registration is now available! You can call or text Maryse (661)379-4202 you can also register on our website. Kids will have fun creating crafts, playing games, and cooking!

A Magical Cirque Christmas.

Wednesday, Dec 29th, 7pm. William Saroyan Theatre, Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 M St, Fresno. A Magical Cirque Christmas (Touring). There is an 8 ticket limit.

Prices are subject to change.

Music Red Jumpsuit Apparatus at 1933.

Thursday, Dec 9th, 5:30pm. 1933, 7900 Downing Ave, Bakersfield. Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Eyes Set To Kill Dead American The Wildfires Projekt The 08 Orchestra Me 2nd Moya All Ages $20 Adv / $25 Dos Shawn Colvin • Marc Cohn • Sara Watkins: Together In Concert. Thursday, Dec 9th, 7pm. Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo.

Shawn Colvin • Marc Cohn • Sara Watkins: Together In Concert will be live at the Fremont Theater in downtown SLO on Thursday, December 9, 2021! All Ages. Proof of Vaccination required.

ATCK Feat. AJ McLean, Chris Kirkpatrick, Jeff Timmons, DJ Lux. Friday, Dec 10th, 2pm. The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St, Bakersfield. One ticket price gives you access to both the Meet and Greet as well as The VIP Afterparty! VIP meet and greet at the Fox Theatre East Lobby Lounge. Afterparty at THE WELL, Bakersfield’s hottest new concert venue

and after party spot. Come meet and Norteno Fest. Friday, Dec 10th, Jazz Composers Orchestra. Monparty with members of ATCK. A.J will 8pm. Rainbow Ballroom - Empresa day, Dec 13th, 7:30pm. Fresno City NOT be present at after party.

Valdivia, 1725 Broadway St, Fresno. College Theater, 1101 E University Codigo FN | Elementos de Culiacan | Ave, Fresno. Enjoy the musical stylings of the Jazz Composers OrchesExhorder at 1933. Friday, Dec 10th, Banda La Fantastica tra, directed by Paul Lucckesi. Tickets 5pm. Speakeasy Bar and Grill at 1933 Event Center, 7900 Downing The Blizzard. Friday, Dec 10th, will only be available online. $10 GenAvenue, Bakersfield. Exhorder Take 9pm. Azteca Theater, 838 F St, Fres- eral - Students receive $5 discount Offense Extinction AD Plague Years no. Come join us for an action packed with promo code STUDENT For the Dead Rabid Assault Bare King night! Tickets $10.

Promises Listening Party. WednesAll Ages / $17 Adv / $22 Dos The Mediocres. Saturday, Dec 11th, day, Dec 15th, 6:30pm. Saint JoaRock En Espanol. Friday, Dec 10th, 6pm. Intermountain Nursery, 30443 quin, 1755 Broadway St #106, 6pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Auberry Rd, Prather. Local Bluegrass Fresno. Join us for our end-of-year Fulton St, Fresno. DJ Murdock Pres- band based out of Oakhurst, CA. Fea- listening party at Saint Joaquin. This ents: Rock En Espanol at Full Circle tured instruments includes banjo, one is a biggie and we really can’t Brewery. All Ages. Admission Free. guitar, mandolin, violin, and wash- wait to share this recording in our ““Higher education board! Music starts at 6:00pm and sonic sanctuary.

NLFT Fest. Friday, Dec 10th, 6pm. will run till 8:30pm. Tickets are $20 has set me free from Azteca Theater, 838 F St, Fresno. and will also be available at the door. Chelsea Grin @ Full Circle Brewing the cycle of poverty, crime, District. Thursday, Dec 16th, 5:30pm.

The Boombox Club & NLFT Presents: NLFT Fest (Bankroll Raedoe Live W/ A-WAX / The Hoff Twins - Live In Full Circle Brewery District, 712 F St, and family violence. I am no longer imprisoned by the Special Guests) Hosted By: Yvnng The 559. Saturday, Dec 11th, 8pm. Fresno. Chelsea Grin live at Full Cirstereotypes and stigmas. I have chosen a different life and Ecko. Sounds By: DJ Banx All Ages Lindsay, 18383 Ave 232, Lindsay. cle, w/ Brand of Sacrifice, Kingdom created opportunity here at SJCL.” Doors Open @ 6pm A-Wax live in the 559 with special of Giants, and Filth. Tickets $22 adv, guest appearances from The Hoff $25 DOS. All Ages.

– Rosie Palomino Conjunto ROMO, Califas, & DJ KT. Twins, Pie-Rx & also some of the best Fresno Pacific University, Criminology Jeffrey Martin + Sam Doores at The Friday, Dec 10th, 7:30pm. Marlo’s Valley artist. Tickets $30.

2022 Juris Doctor Candidate Grove House. Thursday, Dec 16th, Club & Mexican Restaurant, 468 N Palm Ave, Fresno. Conjunto ROMO, We Hunt Like Wolves LIVE @ Gold- 6pm. The Grove House, 4993 5th Conjunto CALIFAS, & DJ Kazzy Teja- stein’s. Saturday, Dec 11th, 9pm. St, Mariposa. Two of the very best no, Save the day! $35 Advance $45 Goldstein’s Mortuary & Delicatessen. live at The Grove House. Tickets $15.

At the door. Call (559) 709-1706 1279 N Wishon Ave, Fresno. We Hunt http://www.jeffreymartinmusic.com for Tickets, pay in advance includes Like Wolves performing live at Gold- https://www.samdooresmusic.com Livewire Thizz Christmas Bash Feat FREE table reservation & FREE Chips stein’s Mortuary & Delicatessen. & Salsa in your table. Que siga LA ONDA TEJANA!!!

LMC Presents Doc Martin. Satur- J Stalin & J Diggs. Friday, Dec 17th, day, Dec 11th, 9pm. Fulton 55, 875 8pm. La Maison Kabob, 1243 Fulton WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 12:00-1:00pm Overdrive Shreds Sequoia Tower. Divisadero St, Fresno. DJ Doc Martin Mall, Fresno. Come see J Stalin and J Friday, Dec 10th, 8pm. Tioga Sequoia performing live at Fulton 55 with local Diggs live in Fresno along with a lot of You’re invited to this free informational webinar Brewery, 777 E Olive Ave, Fresno. legends P-Rez. & introducing DJ Dis- special guests. to learn about the legal profession and OVERDRIVE-Music that SHREDS in covery/ Preston Ernest. Tickets start receive a step-by-step guide to a complete application.

Too Short. Friday, Dec 17th, 9pm. the state of excessive activity. We @ $15.

Azteca Theater, 838 F St, Fresno. Too are a San Joaquin Valley based band Register at www.sjcl.edu or 559/323-2100. that offers Crowd Pleasing, high en- Night Heat Rocks Sequoia Brew- Short live at the Azteca Theater w/ ergy live hits with genres ranging ing North. Saturday, Dec 11th, 9pm. J-Diggs, AP-9, Savvy Yola, Tru Threat, from Classic Rock, Modern Rock, and Sequoia Brewing Company, 1188 E Poo Don I, Twistello, Shawn Eff, Cioo, more! authentic sound and profes- Champlain Dr #107, Fresno. Night + more TBA. Tickets start @ $50. sionalism make us an incredible live Heat performing live at Sequoia Coldfront. Saturday, Dec 18th, 8pm. music experience. OVERDRIVE per- Brewing Company.

Azteca Theater, 838 F St, Fresno. Bon forms at a variety of venues large and small, public and private.

Impending Doom / Bury Your Dead Voyage Entertainment is back in Fresat Full Circle. Sunday, Dec 12th, 4pm. no! Come join us for a night filled with Yngwie Malmsteen. Friday, Dec Full Circle Brewery District, 712 F St, local Dj talent ranging from trance to START YOUR APPLICATION BEFORE 10th, 8pm. The Tower Theatre, 809 Fresno. Impending Doom, Bury Your different styles of House music. You THE END OF THE YEAR AND THERE E Olive Ave, Fresno. Yngwie Johann Dead, Ov Sulfur, Foreign Pain, Crush- do not want to miss out on this ColdWILL BE NO APPLICATION FEE. Malmsteen is a world-renowned ing the Deceiver, Reminitions, Hell- front journey! guitarist from Stockholm, Sweden. Heart. All Ages / $22 Adv / $27 Dos Hyde Syde Invades Barrelhouse Yngwie Malmsteen’s career has spanned over 40 years with over Davey & The Midnights @ The Grove Fresno. Saturday, Dec 18th, 8:30pm. twenty albums to his name. Drawing House. Sunday, Dec 12th, 6pm. The Barrelhouse Brewing Co, 145 Paseo SJCL ADMITS influence from classical composers Grove House, 4993 5th St, Tulare. del Centro, Fresno. Central Valley STUDENTS OF ANY such as Bach, Paganini, and Vivaldi, Davey And The Midnights make Rock Cover band featuring Top notch RACE, COLOR, AND Yngwie is responsible for birthing the music for the soul. For the last half vocals , shredding Guitar, thumping NATIONAL OR neo-classical genre to the world of decade they’ve been criss-crossing bass and hard and heavy drums.

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21 + Next Level Breakin’ Jam 2022. Saturday, Jan 1st, 12pm. Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 Chance Ave, Fresno.

Hmong Cultural New Year Celebration Presents “Next Level Breakin Jam 2022.” This is our annual end of the year/beginning of the year event hosted by HCNYC. It is an event held within the Fresno HCNYC Hmong New One Step Closer, Modern Color, Spy Year at the Fresno Fairgrounds. 3v3 and Dare. Monday, Dec 20th, 6pm. Prize- $1000 plus trophy. Judges- TBA Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Ful- DJs- TBA MCs- TBA Open to everyone ton St, Fresno. One Step Closer Mod- (all age event) Family centered event ern Color Spy Dare *TBA* All Ages / $15 Adv / $18 Dos Coast By Coast Entertainment Presents: Before Xmas Bash. Sunday, Dec 19th, 5pm. Full Circle Brewery District, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. Enjoy the night of live music, dancing, food and more!!! All unwrapped gifts will be donated to the kids and young adults of Aspiranet.

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Best of The West Presents: All The Way. Saturday, Dec 11th, 6pm. BotW Studios, 5766 E Fountain Way Ste 101, Fresno. Best of The West Wrestling returns to Fresno as we present All The Way! We film our next set of Episodes at our home studio in FresResolution NYE 2021. Friday, Dec no ! Featuring the return of Funny31st, 8pm. Rainbow Ballroom, 1725 UFC 269 Fight Night. Saturday, Dec bone, CLAS, Jordan Cruz, Sky High, Broadway St, Fresno. Fresno’s Larg- 11th, 5:30pm. The Tarmac, 1903 The Stoner Bros, Christina Von Eerie, est New Year’s Eve Celebration! Fea- Airdrome Entry, Atwater. Saturday Lisa Lace, Steven Tresario and many turing GHASTLY, KAIVON & YETEP! December 11th, we will be showing more!

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The Siren, 900 Main St, Morro Bay. The legendary West Coast rapper will perform his hit “Because I Got High” and many more from his extensive catalog live at The Siren in Morro Bay. Tickets $20, 21+

Metalachi with special guests Leather Serpent and Danziggy Stardust.

Friday, Dec 10th, 9pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. Metalachi: The World’s First and Only Heavy Metal Mariachi Band Doors open at 8pm.

Tickets start @ $18. 21+ Mint w/ Lil Texas. Friday, Dec 10th, 9pm. Mint, 1140 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno. Lil Texas returns to Fresno!

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Christmas Pub Crawl Fresno.Saturday, Dec 11th, 2pm. Locations TBA, Fresno. Hundreds of us are bar hopping for the holidays in Fresno! Have a merry time with no cover charges and drink specials! We’re bar hopping all day and night from 2PM until Promote your event with us. Call, 2AM and you can arrive anytime! Extext or email us today (559)472-7182 pect hundreds of attendees and lots FRESNOFLYER.COM of drink specials!

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All White Capricorn Bash. Friday, Dec 31st, 9pm. The Fabulous Glass House, 1930 E Shields Ave, Fresno.

All White Capricorn Bash by Come C Entertainment in collaboration with Naes. Lil Blood & Lil Goofy performNew Year’s Eve at the Darling Hotel. ing live. VIP ticket holders will be seatFriday, Dec 31st, 6pm. The Darling ed at a table and are granted access Hotel, 210 N Court St, Visalia.The to the VIP Lounge to mingle with LilDarling Hotel is delighted to host its Blood And Lil Goofy. first New Year’s Eve soiree on Friday, December 31, 2021. Whether EL3MENTS NYE hosted by 808 & you’re a high-roller or keep it on the Yo Boy Dub! Friday, Dec 31st, 9pm. pass line, this black-tie/formal party Mint, 1140 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno. is sure to win the house. And once A Night of Celebration to Ring in the you’ve placed all your bets, you are New Year. Tickets $15-20, 21+ welcome to toast your New Year’s resolutions at your choice of the DAY ONE w/ Ka Lia Universe LIVE! Rooftop Afterparty or North Courtyard Saturday, Dec 1st, 9pm. Mint, 1140 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno. Ka Lia UniLounge. Tickets start @ $300. verse LIVE @ Mint Saturday Jan 1st!

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Club Cypher’s New Years and Event Neeya Presents Hmong NY AfterDebut. Fresno’s Newest NYE dance party. Sunday, Dec 2nd, 9pm. Mint, party with DJ’s spinning your favorite 1140 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno. Neeya decades including all of the top hits Presents Hmong NY Afterparty. 9pm across all genres. 21+ | Doors 8pm | 21+ | $20 advance

Hanford’s 3rd Annual Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl. Saturday, Dec 18th, 4:30pm. Downtown Hanford, 106 7th St, Hanford. Be one of the 1st to BRING THE PARTY BACK in 2021 at Hanford’s Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl!

Get your tickets NOW before they are sold out! This Holiday season, join us as we cheer up downtown Hanford Josh Ward with special guest Bren- with Ugly Holiday Sweaters, games, dan Clemente. Wednesday, Dec and prizes! You will find the partici15th, 8pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisade- pating pub crawl locations, posted on ro St, Fresno. Josh Ward performs our website:https://dothecrawl.com/ live at Fulton 55 with special guest Hanford/Ugly-Sweaterr Brendan Clemente. Tickets $15/$19 DOS. 21+ Visalia’s 4th Annual Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl. Saturday, Dec 18th, An Intimate Acoustic Evening with 4:30pm. Downtown Visalia, 531 E John Corabi. Thursday, Dec 16th, Main St, Visalia. Be one of the 1st to 7pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, BRING THE PARTY BACK in 2021 at Fresno. American Made Concerts Visalia’s Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl! Get presents: An intimate Acoustic eve- your tickets NOW before they are all ning with John Corabi. The former sold out! This Holiday season, join us Motley Crue front man sings his favor- as we cheer up Main Street Visalia ite tunes and tells tall tales from the with Ugly Holiday Sweaters, games, road. Tickets start @ $15. 21+ and prizes! You will find the participating pub crawl locations, posted on Mint Ugly Sweater Party. Friday, Dec our website:https://dothecrawl.com/ 17th, 9pm. Mint, 1140 N Van Ness Visalia/Ugly-Sweaterr Ave, Fresno. Join us at our first annual Ugly Sweater Party on Friday Dec. Western Standard time Ska Or17th! FREE w/ RSVP! Doors Open chestra w/Upside SKA. Saturday, Dec 9pm | Must be 21+ to Enter 18th, 8pm. The Siren, 900 Main St, Morro Bay. Western Standard Time Cumbia Bass “Run The Cumbia” Fri- has re-imagined music from early day, Dec 17th, 9pm. Fulton 55, 875 1960’s Jamaica with a 1920’s era Divisadero St, Fresno. DJs - Cumbia big band format. SO COOL! WestWayne/Dog Plasma/J.Chavez. Live ern Standard Time Ska Orchestra percussion - Dali Dale / Matty Segu- is a raw, powerful and in your face ra. Dancer - Dhani LLama. Visuals - musical experience. This massive Wepa Vision. Vendors, art , dancing 20-piece group of All Star musicians and cumbia cumbia cumbia! 21+ is a spectacle to both watch and hear.

Mint w/ Shogun. Thursday, Dec 30th, 9pm. Mint, 1140 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno. Shogun returns to Fresno Dec. 30th! Tickets start @ $10.

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Saturday, Dec. 18th, 4:30pm. Old Town Clovis, 401 Clovis Ave, Clovis. Be one of the 1st to BRING THE PARTY BACK in 2021 at Clovis’ Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl! Get your tickets NOW before they are all sold out! This Holiday season, join us as we cheer up Old Town Clovis with Ugly Holiday Sweaters, games, and prizes! At the Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl, you will get drink specials and no cover charge with your wristband at all locations.* Food specials will also be available with participating vendors.* There will also be contests, games, prizes, and different atmospheres at all locations. You will find the participating pub crawl locations, posted on our website:https://dothecrawl.com/Clovis/Ugly-Sweaterr

A Hawaiian New Years Featuring the Hula Girls. Friday, Dec 31st, 8pm.

The Siren, 900 Main St, Morro Bay. Aloha from Morro Bay! This year, New Years eve is all about tropical vibes, killer tiki cocktails, hula dancers, & a rocking Hawaiian band! If we can’t go on a tropical vacation for New Year’s Eve, then we are bring the vacation to Morro Bay! We’re talking about killer live music from 3 different acts, Hula dancers, smoking a WHOLE pig onsite luau style, surf videos on the tv’s and of course great vacation drinks and an authentic Hawaiian BBQ dinner influenced by island flavors from all over the world to take your mind on a tropical trip. After the bands perform, a DJ will play to let you dance the night away! ALOHA and see you at the party!

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Kasher Quon Live! Tuesday, Jan 4th, 7pm. Full Circle Brewing Co, 712 Fulton St, Fresno. V.I.P./Meet&Greet 6:30pm. Show @ 7pm. 21+ Mint Presents FrostBite. Friday, Jan 7th, 9pm. Mint, 1140 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno. Mint Presents FrostBite!

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2021 Fresno New Years Eve Party at The Standard. Friday, Dec 31st, 8pm.

The Standard Restaurant & Lounge, 9455 N Fort Washington Rd, Fresno. North Fresno’s most exclusive NYE Party 14 years running. Complimentary champagne toast, balloon drop, and live music! What’s important to us this year is that you have a great time ringing in the New Year with the people that you love.

A Night of Soul, Funk and Holiday Spirit. Thursday, Dec 23rd, 8pm. Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St, Fresno. A Night of Soul, Funk and Holiday Spirit featuring new performances and music material from Hope Garcia, Danielle Rondero and the Nitty Gritty with special guest DJ Mr. Leonard. Doors FRESNOFLYER.COM at 7, show at 8 21+ | FRESNOFLYER.COM |

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