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Local Events in Fresno
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Aug 05, 2004
1:00 AM |
Art Hop at the Fresno Art Museum |
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Time is running out to visit the Fresno Art Museum’s summer exhibition, which closes August 15. The exhibition features four distinguished local artists: Michael Garcia: North of Center; Poetics of Space: The Architecture of Arthur Dyson; Piet Ogata: A to Z; and Lylia Forero Carr: Scripts and Scrolls. Also displayed is the Elisabeth Dean Collection of French Prints. Docent tour available and free admission from 5 to 8 pm for Art Hop on Thursday, Aug. 5. |
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Location: Fresno Art Museum 2233 N, First St. Fresno, CA 93703 |
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Aug 27, 2004
7:30 PM |
Star Search at Arte Americas |
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Our judges select among the plaza performers to date some of Fresno area’s outstanding local talent and bring them back for an encore competing for prizes. Come out to express your opinions and to support our local talent. |
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Location: Arte Americas - 1630 Van Ness |
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Aug 02, 2004
5:30 PM |
Concerts in the Park |
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The Larry Keyes Band (Country/Variety) |
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Location: Woodward Park |
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Aug 05, 2004
7:00 PM |
Brad Praisley |
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Brad Praisley will be at The Palace Casino on August 5 at 7 p.m.. Ticket Prices are $20, $25, and $35. For more information call (559) 924-7751 |
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Location: The Palace Casino |
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Aug 11, 2004
7:30 PM |
Incubus with The Vines |
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Incubus with The Vines will be at The Savemart Center on August 11 at 7:30 p.m.. Ticket Prices are $34. For more information call (559) 485-8497 |
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Location: The Savemart Center |
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Aug 14, 2004
7:30 PM |
Van Halen |
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Van Halen will be at The Savemart Center on August 14 at 7:30 p.m.. Ticket Prices are $95.50 and $66.50. For more information call (559) 485-8497 |
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Location: The Savemart Center |
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Aug 14, 2004
7:30 PM |
Van Halen |
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Van Halen will be at The Savemart Center on August 14 at 7:30 p.m.. Ticket Prices are $20, $25, and $35. For more information call (559) 485-8497 |
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Location: The Savemart Center |
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Aug 15, 2004
5:00 PM |
Jamaica My Weekend 2004 |
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Tower's annual reggae music festival with food, drinks, and dancing. 5pm to 10pm Cost: $15 advance $20 day of show. |
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Location: Southwest corner of Maroa and Floradora |
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Aug 16, 2004
5:30 PM |
Concerts in the Park |
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Mariachi Garibaldi (Mariachi/Tejano) |
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Location: Woodward Park |
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Aug 27, 2004
5:00 PM |
Jamaica My Weekend 2004 |
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Tower's annual reggae music festival with food, drinks, and dancing. Southwest corner of Maroa and Floradora. $15 advance $20 day of show. 5pm to 10pm |
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Location: Across from St. Therese Church |
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Aug 28, 2004
6:00 AM |
Richard Greene and the Brothers Barton with Jeff Pekarek on bass |
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An evening of outdoor dining and music at the Sierra Summit Inn with Grammy winning fiddler Richard Greene and the brilliant bluegrass duo the Brothers Barton and Master Bassist Jeff Pekarek. Tickets are $40 per person, $75 per couple, $350 table of 10. Hotel packages are available. |
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Location: Sierra Summit Inn |
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Aug 28, 2004
8:30 PM |
Live Salsa music with Conquista Musical |
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with DJ: "El Toro de la Salsa" Ramfis Nunez plus Dancer's Talent Show |
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Location: 833 N. Fern-Tower District, Next To Liviingstone's |
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Aug 06, 2004
5:00 PM |
An Evening of the Arts: A Tribute to Greek Composers and the Spirit of Opera in Song |
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The St. George Greek Church, the California Opera Association and the Fresno Art Museum present “An Evening of the Arts: A Tribute to Greek Composers and the Spirit of Opera in Song.” A reception will be held at 5 pm at the Fresno Art Museum. Enjoy music by cellist Boris Nixon while touring the museum’s exhibitions. At 6 pm, cross the street to St. George’s Church for an icon tour and hors d’oeuvres. The concert begins at 7:30 pm in the Church Hall, where dramatic soprano Ioanna Sfekas-Karvela |
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Location: Fresno Art Museum |
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Aug 06, 2004
7:30 PM |
La Peña: Waddama & Richfield |
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Fresno’s own multicultural group with a sound of their own and a goal that encourages audience participation. The group Richfield will join in and, as usual, La Peña is followed by open mic. Come and enjoy funky worldfusion music, food, drink, and live-art! ''La Peña '' is a monthly gathering of artists and musicians from the Central Valley and beyond. For decades in Latin America, Peñas have been spaces for the culturally radical to come together and share their art with one another. Sponsore |
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Location: Arte Americas - 1630 Van Ness |
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Aug 08, 2004
6:00 PM |
Summer Blues Concert |
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The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Departments presents a Night Under the Stars Summer Blues Program with Papa Bear at the Hinton Community Center. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and ice chests and enjoy great music. For more information call 621-6630. |
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Location: Hinton Community Center - 2385 S. Fairview |
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Aug 09, 2004
7:00 PM |
The Joy of Cooking Naturally! |
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Discover the joy of making (and eating) natural food that is nutritious and delicious too! Bring a friend and learn how to be healthy while you eat. |
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Location: 2370 Helm Ave., Clovis, CA 93727 |
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Aug 14, 2004
8:00 AM |
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Fresno Walk-a-Thon |
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3rd Annual FSS Fresno Walk-a-Thon "Mountain View Shelter" in Woodward Park August 14, 2004 Walk Begins: 8:15 a.m. Hot Pankcale breakfast will be served by Fresno Airport Rotary Club Support economic self-reliance in our community! For questions regarding the walk-a-thon or to donate funds directly to FSS Fresno, please contact Mary Rodriguez (559) 445-8941. |
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Location: Woodward Park |
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Aug 20, 2004
7:00 PM |
Families Are Forever |
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Nancy VanPelt, internationally known speaker and author of 26 books on family relationships, invites you to her seminar. Friday's topic is Love, Sex and Lasting Relationships. Is your family worth one weekend? |
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Location: 2370 Helm Avenue Clovis, CA. 93612 |
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Aug 21, 2004
2:00 PM |
Pampering and Prosperity Gathering - Warm Spirit! |
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As featured in "Essence" (Aug. '04) Enjoy the fellowship of sisters. Learn about Rest, Relaxation, Renewal, and Restoration. Sample a luscious array of nature-based body care products. Explore an empowering opportunity that can change your life. Order nature-based body care products. Massage therapists will be on-site. FREE Please call 559-259-3273 or email maya@warmspirit.org to RSVP by Thursday, August 19th. |
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Location: 958 N. Fulton |
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Aug 21, 2004
7:00 PM |
Families Are Forever |
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Nancy Van Pelt, internationally known speaker and author of 26 books on family relationships invites you to her seminar. Saturday night's topic is Why Can't My Partner Understand What I Say? Is your family worth one weekend? Suggested $10 donation. |
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Location: 2370 Helm Avenue Clovis, CA. 93612 |
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Aug 22, 2004
5:00 PM |
Families Are Forever |
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Nancy Van Pelt, internationally known speaker and author of 26 books on family relationships invites you to her seminar. Suday's topic is 7 Stupid Things Parents do to Mess Up Their Kids' Lives (part 1). Is your family worth one weekend? |
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Location: 2370 Helm Avenue Clovis, CA. 93612 |
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Aug 22, 2004
7:00 PM |
Families Are Forever |
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Nancy Van Pelt, internationally known speaker and author of 26 books on family relationships invites you to her seminar. Sunday night's topic is 7 Stupid Things Parents do to Mess Up Their Kids' Lives (part 2) Is your family worth one weekend? |
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Location: 2370 Helm Avenue Clovis, CA. 93612 |
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Aug 27, 2004
7:00 PM |
McLane H S Annual Kick-Off Dinner |
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McLane High School Cheerleaders are preparing for the Annual Kick-Off Dinner , being held on August 27, 2004 at 7:00pm, which will be held in McLane High School cafeteria located at 2727 N. Cedar Avenue, to help with the cost of their Pro Bowl Hawaii trip. All Fall Sports will be introduced (Football, Volleyball, Tennis and Cross-Country) They are selling pre-tickets for the food. The cost is $6.00 per person. The menu consists of Enchiladas, beans, rice, beverage and dessert. Tickets can be |
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Location: 2727 N. Cedar Avenue |
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Aug 28, 2004
5:00 PM |
Texas Hold-Em Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament |
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Join us at Club One Casino 5pm - Saturday, August 28th. 100% of all proceeds will go toward the construction of the Valley Animal Center, a progressive no-kill animal shelter and low cost spay & neuter clinic for cats and dogs. $50 Buy-In. |
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Location: Club One Casino |
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