FresnoBee.com: Theater & Arts

Soloist Bailey to heat up Fresno Philharmonic

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:44:58 PST

The Fresno Philharmonic tackles a powerhouse program this weekend, and it's hard to narrow down just one piece as the biggest draw. Here's a look at the top two contenders: Read comments

Jury's in on '12 Angry Men'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:46:32 PST

Not that I'd ever want to disparage the personal hygiene of the hardworking cast members in Theatre Ventoux's "12 Angry Men," but thanks to director Lisa Taber's intimate staging and the play's evocative description of the cramped and heated quarters in this theater classic, I felt as if I was close enough to smell each and every one. Read comments

Playhouse Merced brings 'The Bible' to life

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:56:39 PST

Theater and arts notes and reviews: Read comments

Lessons of '50s-era '12 Angry Men' resonate today

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:56:40 PST

The title gives a big clue: "12 Angry Men" is not of this era. We've moved long past the idea of all-male juries meting out justice. But there's plenty about Reginald Rose's 1950s-era play, which is about a jury deliberating the fate of a 19-year-old man accused in the stabbing death of his father, that still resonates. Read comments

Musical collaboration for children

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:03:15 PST

It's a big weekend for classical music with three prominent local organizations -- the Fresno Philharmonic, the Fresno Community Chorus and the Philip Lorenz Memorial Keyboard Concerts series -- hosting concerts. But the Philharmonic's event veers the most from its standard fare. It's designed for children. Read comments

Historic home tour illuminates Fresno's architectural variety

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

If you know where to look, evidence of Fresno's history is as big as a house. That's been the driving force behind Fresno Historical Society's annual tour of homes and neighborhoods over the past 30 years. Read comments

Community Chorus, pianist will perform

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:11:23 PST

A couple of other classical music picks this weekend: Read comments

'Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter' a difficult re-entry

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:32:39 PST

"Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter," which continues through Saturday, premiered at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2008. Read comments

Society tours historical homes by candlelight

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:10:02 PST

If you know where to look, evidence of Fresno’s history is as big as a house. That’s been the driving force behind Fresno Historical Society’s annual tour of homes and neighborhoods over the past 30 years. Read comments

Hop, skip and jump over to the latest Fresno ArtHop

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:09:02 PST

Looking for somewhere new and different to visit for tonight's monthly Art- Hop event covering downtown and the Tower District? Read comments