HANFORD -- The gallery at Kings Art Center will be closed Jan. 1-24 for repairs. Information: 584-1065.
Fresno Dixieland Society
FRESNO -- The Fresno Dixieland Society presents the Blue Street Jazz Band from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 11 at the Radisson Hotel, 2233 Ventura St., Fresno. Price is $12. Information: contact Carolyn at 251-8179.
Tule Gem & Mineral Society
EXETER -- The Tule Gem & Mineral Society presents the 53rd Annual Gemboree, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Exeter Veterans Memorial Building, 324 N. Kaweah Ave., Exeter. Free admission. Information: call Margaret at 739-0401.
'Guitar Hero' competition
VISALIA -- The City of Visalia Parks and Recreation Department will be holding the first Live Guitar Solo Competition on Friday, Jan. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Main Street Theater, 307 E. Main St. Box office opens at 5:30 p.m.
Over 20 contestants auditioned in November for the opportunity to perform in the finals. Only 10 finalists were selected. The community is invited to come and enjoy the talents of Visalia's finest youth guitarists.
Tickets are on sale now for just $5 and may be purchased at the Anthony Community Center, 345 N. Jacob or at Whites Music, 100 E. Caldwell. Tickets will also be sold on the day of the event for $7.
For more information, contact Ramsey at 713-4508 or email
rochoa@ci.visalia.ca.usOpening reception
VISALIA -- Brandon-Mitchell Gallery, located at 117 South Locust St., is hosting a reception for artist Sharon Banister. The reception will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday. The exhibit will run from Dec. 20 through Feb. 1. The exhibit is titled "The Next Chapter."
Scotland Concerts
FRESNO -- Scotland Concerts presents A Peter White Christmas with Rick Braun and Mindi Abair, at 8 p.m. today at the Tower Theater in Fresno.
Information: For reserved seats, call 485-9050.
China Alley Museum
HANFORD -- Hanford's 19th Century Taoist Temple Museum will be open Saturday from noon until 6 p.m. for the holidays.
The museum gift shop, staffed solely by volunteers, features unique gifts under $30, including Chinese folk arts and crafts, books for children and adults about Chinese culture, Chinese teapots and toys.
The museum is on the National Register of Historic Places. Information: call the museum at 582-4508.
Winter 2008/09 exhibition
HANFORD -- The Winter 2008/09 exhibition, "Generosity in Clay: Modern Japanese Ceramics from the Natalie Fitz-Gerald Collection," will run until Jan. 30 at The Clark Center for Japanese Art & Culture, 15770 10th Ave. The exhibition will incorporate tiny incense boxes as well as over 6-foot-high wall installations. For information call 582-4915.
Concert
HANFORD -- Eric Genuis, a world renowned composer and musician, is coming to St. Brigid Catholic Church tonight to give a powerful and moving concert with talks on music, culture and our youth. The concert starts at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Admission is free.
Information: call Mark at 381-2762.
Central California Ballet's The Nutcracker
FRESNO -- Lively Arts Foundation presents Central California Ballet's "The Nutcracker" from 2 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the William Saroyan Theatre. Reserved seats will be $50 for adults, $35* Premium Orchestra; $40 for adults, $27* Orchestra & lower balcony center and rows A-G; $30 for adults, $22* Orchestra rear & lower balcony sides rows H-L; $20 for adults, & $15* Upper Balcony. (*Student 18 years and under. All children must have tickets; no babies in arms, please). $1.75 Convention Center fee added to each ticket. Charge by phone: 877-608-5883 or by fax: 510-522-3948.
Information: Ticketmaster, 485-8497 or Convention Center Box Office at 445-8200.
KC Art League Winter show & Young Master's Show
HANFORD -- The Kings County Art League newest exhibits "Winter Show" as well as the 15th annual Young Master's Show are now open at the Kings Art Center through Jan. 3.
Local residents are encouraged to come view the 234 works of art by the community's youngest artists -- as well as Kings County Art League's Winter Show -- at the Kings County Art Center.
The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday, from noon to 3 p.m. and admission is free.
The focus of this event is to offer members the opportunity to show and sell their work in the Marcellus Gallery. Artwork pickup will be during business hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 5.
Information: call Richard at 582-4531.
Tulare Historical Museum
TULARE -- The Tulare Historical Museum presents the 6th exhibition of "Tulare County: Varied Impressions" from 5:30 to 7 p.m., now through Dec. 28. Information: Terry Brazil at 686-2074.
Friday Night Jam
LATON -- Friday Night Jam is held every Friday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Laton Lions Hall on the rodeo grounds, 6345 Nares. It includes open mic night, country-Western music and dancing. There will be a potluck; bring a dish. Donations welcome at the door. Information: 901-8336 or visit
www.latonrodeo.comBingo
LEMOORE -- Lemoore Senior Center, 789 S. Lemoore Ave., offers bingo every Wednesday night starting at 6:30 p.m. Everybody 18 years and older is welcome. Snack bar is available. Information: 924-9737.
Kings Symphony Orchestra Christmas
The Kings Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Leonard Ingrande, will present its annual Christmas Concert this Sunday at 4 p.m.
Guest artist, vocalist Mary Pedreiro, will sing several holiday selections. The audience will join in on the carol sing-along and the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah.
The concert will be held at the Hanford High School Presentation Center on the corner of Grangeville Boulevard and Douty Street.
Tickets are available at the door. $12 Adults, $10 Seniors $5 High School and College Students.
(Dec. 19, 2008)
