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Fulton Live Takes place on the 3rd Friday of every month in Downtown Fresno.

The future of music in Fresno is beginning…

Every month a specific genre of music will be selected. Bands who play the selected genre of music will be featured at “Fulton Live Venues”. Supporters will come out to eat, drink, socialize and enjoy the live music at multiple locations on Fulton St.

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FULTON LIVE DATES

| May 18 | June 22 | July 20 | August 24 | September 21 | October 19 | November 23 | December 28 | January 25, 2019 | February 15, 2019 | March 15, 2019 | April 19, 2019 |

CURRENT VENUES

| Frank’s Place | Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company | Los Panchos Mexican Restaurant | Broadway Event Center | Hop PK | Joes Steak House | Chicken Shack | Pacific Southwest Building | Take 3 |

Check out the Spotify playlist of Fresno artists

Rachel Howard, a Clovis High grad of ’94, has a new novel coming out on April 9, The Risk of Us. It’s about a couple trying to adopt a child out of foster care, and not intended as light entertainment, but as a story that brings readers into the simultaneous pain and beauty of the difficult foster care experience. Rachel Howard will be reading from her book on Saturday, April 27th at 11am at Petunia’s Place Bookstore in Fresno.
View her full book tour here.

The Fresno Art Museum staff and Board of Trustees partner with craft cocktail purveyor Lucy’s Lounge to present The Grand Gatsby Speakeasy: Casino Night at the Museum, a fun and lively fundraiser to be hosted on the evening of Saturday, April 27, 2019. The event will take place throughout the Museum and Sculpture Garden, incorporating gaming tables, specialty craft cocktails, a cigar bar, passed light hors d’oeuvres, silent films, and musical entertainment with a 1920s flair.

The Fresno Art Museum will be transformed into 1920s period rooms, so come in costume to complete the experience!

Guests purchase casino chips and play roulette, blackjack, and other traditional casino games. Winning chips can then be redeemed throughout the evening for raffle tickets or drinks.

Lucy’s Lounge, a leader in the Valley’s craft cocktail movement, enlists some of Fresno’s top mixologists to serve up traditional and custom-crafted specialty drinks. Beer, wine, and specialty non-alcoholic options will also be available.

To add to the speakeasy vibe, Perfect Blend Fine Cigars will be situated outdoors in the Museum’s gorgeous Sculpture Garden. Folks will be able to order an Old Fashioned, purchase a quality cigar, and support the museum all at the same time.
Buy Tickets Here!
When: April 27 from 7-11pm
Where: Fresno Art Museum – 2233 N. First Street, Fresno
Cost: $40

Join Fresno Master Chorale for a single performance of J. S. Bach’s “St. John’s Passion” on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall at Clovis PAC. Soloists Maria Briggs (soprano), Julie Miller (alto), Brian Thorsett (Evangelist), Lim Forgey (bass), and Terry Lewis (Jesus) are featured. Lewis is well-known locally for his acting gifts, and Forgey a frequent presence in the Central Valley. Thorsett, as the Evangelist, carries the biggest role and has sung the role numerous times. A full orchestra completes the ensemble. This seldom performed masterpiece will be presented in English.
Buy Tickets Here
When: April 28, 2019 – 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall – 2770 E International Ave, Fresno, CA 93730
Cost: $15.00 to $25.00

ArtHop occurs every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. It’s one of the most active and successful programs organized by the Fresno Arts Council. Art lovers and enthusiasts from all walks of life flock downtown Fresno and the Tower District on the first Thursday of each month, and the rest of ArtHop venues in the Fresno metro areas on third Thursdays, to meet and greet with the artists and enjoy the reception and music. Museums, studios, galleries and other venues open their exhibitions to the public at 5:00 p.m. and run the free event until 8:00 p.m.

ArtHop has received a remarkable response from the Fresno community. Over 50 participating artist studios, galleries, museums, and other venues exhibit art and artists reception during ArtHop, and it has become both a cultural and special event for the community with a great deal of media coverage.

Join Valley Animal Center and many other incredible rescues from the Valley as we work together to find homeless animals their forever homes all in one location!
This community event will be full of HUNDRED’S of adorable adoptables, vendors, food trucks, a kid’s zone, & raffle prizes!
Last year between 8 rescues, we had 82 ADOPTIONS and hope to top that this year! If you have been looking to add a new furbaby to your family but not sure where to look, there is no better place for variety than at SUPER ADOPTION all while helping save another animals life!
*Entrance to the event is FREE!!
**ALL PARTICIPATING RESCUES WILL HAVE THEIR OWN ADOPTION POLICIES & PRICING FOR THE EVENT**
If you are interested in participating as a rescue, vendor, food truck or even have an item you would like to donate to our raffle, please contact Casey Nagle at casey.nagle@valleyanimal.org
When: Saturday, May 4th from 9 AM – 2 PM
Where: Valley Animal Center – 3934 N Hayston Ave, Fresno, California 93726

It’s time for the Taste and Toast of the Tower District!

Don’t miss the 2019 Taste and Toast of the Tower, Fresno’s Oldest Wine and Food Walk. Stroll through the Tower District stopping at up to 20 locations for a wide variety of wine and food samples from 10 local wineries and 12 restaurants. Wine Tasting. Your ticket and souvenir wine glass will grant you access to wine samplings from Cru Wine Co., CSU Fresno Winery, Engelmann Cellars, Toca Madera Winery, Quady Winery, Idle Hour, Cardella Winery, Moravia Winery, Nonini Winery and Kings River Winery. Eats. Enjoy a variety of delicious food samples from Cuca’s, Bocca, Irene’s Cafe, Sequoia Brewery, The Painted Table, Bobby Salazar’s, Richie’s Pizza, Casa Tamales, Lincoln, Mama Mia’s, Piemontes and Tower Sushi. Come out with friends or bring a date for a unique and memorable experience in the Historic Tower District. Must be 21 years old to participate.
When: Thursday, May 9th from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Tower Theatre – 809 E Olive Ave, Fresno, California 93728
General Admission costs $30

ArtHop occurs every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. It’s one of the most active and successful programs organized by the Fresno Arts Council. Art lovers and enthusiasts from all walks of life flock downtown Fresno and the Tower District on the first Thursday of each month, and the rest of ArtHop venues in the Fresno metro areas on third Thursdays, to meet and greet with the artists and enjoy the reception and music. Museums, studios, galleries and other venues open their exhibitions to the public at 5:00 p.m. and run the free event until 8:00 p.m.

ArtHop has received a remarkable response from the Fresno community. Over 50 participating artist studios, galleries, museums, and other venues exhibit art and artists reception during ArtHop, and it has become both a cultural and special event for the community with a great deal of media coverage.

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