Sour Milk is not only a gift shop but a venue where bands perform and where Sonny Angel fans can get together for trading. (Sarah Delgado/Flourishing Fresno) By Sarah Delgado Fresno Zine Fest has been uniting zine creators in the Central Valley for the past eight years. Artists and art enthusiasts can band together forContinue reading “Sweet zines! Fresno Zine Fest returns to Sour Milk”
Category Archives: Tower District
Celebración del Día de los Muertos en el Zoológico de Fresno
Exhibición de aventuras africanas en el zoológico Fresno Chaffee. (Foto cortesía El Zoológico Fresno Chaffee) Por Carlos Rene Castro El Zoológico Fresno Chaffee, en asociación con Binational of Central California, organiza un evento del Día de los Muertos de 10:00 a. m. – 3:00 p. m. el Domingo 5 de Noviembre. Los participantes pueden esperarContinue reading “Celebración del Día de los Muertos en el Zoológico de Fresno”
Roger Rocka’s Good Company Players presents Pirates of Penzance a third time, for a reason
Cast of GCP Production of “Pirates of Penzance,” at Roger Rocka’s , courtesy of kingsriverlife.com By Tere Joyce Randolph Craving a night out for dinner and theater for two in Fresno? Look no further than Roger Rocka’s Good Company Players’ production of Pirates of Penzance. The comedy opera opened on September 14, 2023, and closesContinue reading “Roger Rocka’s Good Company Players presents Pirates of Penzance a third time, for a reason”
Boys do cry: emo night returns at Strummer’s
By Melanie Rubio and Yesenia Zepeda Emo Night is back next Friday, September 15 at Strummer’s Bar and Grill. Come listen to your favorite bands from your angsty years among emos of all ages at 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM. “Your favorite emo and pop punk classics all night long,” said Strummer’s. Strummer’s is locatedContinue reading “Boys do cry: emo night returns at Strummer’s”
Tower on Tower: Local residents share their hopes & dreams for the neighborhood
Student journalists from Flourishing Fresno went to the Tower District location of Component Coffee to speak with community members. We asked them a handful of questions to get a sense of their experiences in the area, how they feel about their neighborhood, and what their dreams are for Tower’s future. By James Pewthers and AliContinue reading “Tower on Tower: Local residents share their hopes & dreams for the neighborhood”
Why Tower residents (and more) love Tower District
The Tower District radiates throughout the Olive strip, and connects from business to business. It develops a spirit that creates an atmosphere that is even warmer than the weather of Fresno. From great eats to historic staples, the businesses and people here cherish their community. By Ali Harshaw and James Pewthers The main question: whyContinue reading “Why Tower residents (and more) love Tower District”
The Tower District Preservation Association: A History
Featured Image: The Tower Theatre pictured at nighttime, from Visit Fresno County. By James Pewthers The Tower District, one of the most easily recognizable neighborhoods in Fresno, started off as a streetcar suburb in the early 20th century. As car-focused development became more commonplace, especially outside of major cities, the area remained and was appreciatedContinue reading “The Tower District Preservation Association: A History”
Tower District Implements Farmers Market
Strawberry Inspired foods, desserts and much more to encounter. By Ali Harshaw Invitation Guaranteed! The warm night atmosphere finally gets jump started with a family friendly evening event that you can even bring all your friends to. Spreading the landscape of Olive Avenue is a community of vendors ready to remind of where home isContinue reading “Tower District Implements Farmers Market”
FUSD hosts series of spring family engagement events
Featured Image: FUSD officials and volunteers who helped put on the “Hope and Healing” event at Hoover HS on Monday, Apr. 17. (FUSD Instagram) By James Pewthers Fresno Unified School District, Parent University, and FUSD Board President Veva Islas kicked off a series of themed family engagement events, starting with a “Community Wellness Festival” atContinue reading “FUSD hosts series of spring family engagement events”
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