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The Kearney Mansion Museum is all decked out for Christmas.

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett and rapper Post Malone in a picture posted on Twitter.

about 1 week ago In a photo on his Twitter account, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett is seen backstage with rapper Post Malone. The photo was posted with the hashtag #metinfresno, which was used at the band’s concert Dec. 9, 2018 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA.

Metallica’s James Hetfield, right, with Lars Ulrich, left, as the band appeared at Save Mart Center on its WorldWired Tour Sunday night, Dec. 9, 2018 in Fresno.

about 1 week ago Metallica is on the second leg of its WorldWired tour, which stopped at the Save Mart Center arena in Fresno, CA, Dec. 9, 2018. It is one of the last shows of the 2018 for the metal band and its first in Fresno since 2008.

John McVie plays bass as Stevie Nicks sings vocals with Fleetwood Mac during their concert An Evening with Fleetwood Mac at the Save Mart Center in Fresno on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018.

about 1 week ago Fleetwood Mac was at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA, on Dec. 6, 2018. The two-plus hour concert was part of a tour featuring the band’s new lineup that includes guitarists Mike Campbell of the Heartbreakers and Neil Finn of Crowded House.

Justin Timberlake performs at Rupp Arena in Lexington, VA, in this file photo. The pop star has rescheduled his Fresno show to March 13.

about 2 weeks ago Justin Timberlake reschedules show in Fresno, CA: March 13, 2019. The Save Mart Center, where the pop star will perform on his “Man Of The Woods” tour, announced the new date.

Comedian Jim Breuer performs Dec. 8, 2018 at Fulton 55 in Fresno, CA. The following night he plays the Save Mart Center with Metallica on the band’s WorldWired tour.

about 2 weeks ago Jim Breuer opens for Metallica on the metal band’s WorldWired tour, which stops Dec. 9, 2018 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. The comedian will also perform the night before at Fulton 55.

Ohio rock band Hawthorne Heights plays Dec. 3, 2018 at Fulton 55 in Fresno, CA.

about 2 weeks ago Hawthorne Heights was part of the “emo” scene that drove the Vans Warped tour in the early 2000s. The Ohio band, touring in support of it latest album “Bad Frequencies,” plays Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 at Fulton 55 in Fresno, CA.

Fleetwood Mac’s new lineup performs Dec. 6, 2018 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA.

about 2 weeks ago The Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA, is heading into a big week of concerts highlighted by Fleetwood Mac Dec. 6 and Metallica Dec. 9. Justin Timberlake was in the mix, too, until he postponed his show.

With the kids on holiday break, you need something to do. Here are a few ideas

about 3 weeks ago Parents looking for family friendly entertainment options in advance of holiday break will find plenty to do in the central San Joaquin Valley. Here are a few suggestions.

The Cellar Door celebrates its grand reopening weekend with a show from 190s cover band The Box.

about 4 weeks ago The Cellar Door in Visalia, CA, celebrates its reopening with live music from The Box. It’s one of seven entertainment options in the central San Joaquin Valley for Nov. 23-29.

Ty Segall lighing up Cellar Door in Visalia, CA. The indie guitarist is one of many who passed through the venue over the years. The venue could reopen as soon as Nov. 21, 2018.

about 1 month ago The Cellar Door existed for 15 years and was a pillar of the music scene in Visalia, CA, before shutting down in August 2018. The nightclub and music venue will be reopened under new ownership, possibly in time for the Thanksgiving weekend.

Tachi Palace unveils new Coyote Entertainment Center

about 1 month ago A 90,000-square-foot entertainment complex opens Nov. 30, 2018 in Lemoore, CA. The Coyote Entertainment Center is located next to Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino and includes a movie theater, bowling alley, billiard tables and arcade and restaurant.

Jenny Toste is the new CEO for Valley PBS. Her first day in Dec. 3, 2018.

about 1 month ago Jenny Toste was named CEO of ValleyPBS Nov. 8. 2018. Toste was a reporter and an anchor at both KSEE24 and CBS47 before working as a social media specialist at Fresno State. She also hosted the local reality show “Realty Rescue.”

Fatty Cakes and the Puff Pastries includes Victoria Crow, Audrey Johnson, Amber Fargano, Staci McDowell and Vishinna Turner.

about 1 month ago Fatty Cakes and the Puff Pasties is a queer-centric body-positive grrl-gang punk band from Fresno, CA. The band hosts an LP release show Nov. 18, 2018 at Strummer’s. It is one of 7 top entertainment choices in Central Valley, CA, this week.

Five Finger Death Punch singer Ivan Moody on stage at Rupp Aren earlier this year. The band plays Nov. 12, 2018 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA.

about 1 month ago Five Finger Death Punch perform Nov. 12 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. It’s one of several concert options for the second week of November 2018.

A crew from Full Circle Brewing Company outside of what used to be Audie’s Olympic Tavern in Fresno’s Tower District. The craft brewery will open a tap room in the location.

about 1 month ago Full Circle Brewing Company, which operated in downtown Fresno, CA, will expand in 2019. The craft brewery is opening a tap room in the Tower District in the spot that once housed Audie’s Olympic Tavern. The spot was empty for two years.

Rock band Cake performs at Andrew Janz benefit concert in Fresno

about 1 month ago Rock band Cake played a benefit concert for Democrat Andrew Janz at Crest Theater in Fresno, CA, Friday night, and encouraged the audience to embrace its political frustrations by voting out Devin Nunes.

Bob Seger comes to Fresno on his final tour with the Silver Buillet Band.

about 1 month ago Detroit, MI, rock and roll legend Bob Seger added seven shows to his final tour with the Silver Bullet Band. That includes a stop, Feb. 12, 2019, at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. Tickets are on sale Nov. 9. 2018.

John McCrea, lead vocals for the band Cake, performing in 2011 at the Buzz Under the Stars concert series in Kansas City’s City Market.

about 1 month ago Sacramento, CA, rock band Cake is back with new music and playing political events in advance of the mid-term elections. Singer John McCrea is interviewed in advance of the band’s Nov. 2 performance at the Crest Theatre in Fresno, CA.

Paul Stanley, center, is framed by monitors projecting KISS bass player Gene Simmons during the KISS concert at the Save Mart Center on Dec. 20, 2003 in Fresno.

about 1 month ago Kiss, the over-the-top rock band from Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, is heading out on its End of the Road tour. It includes a stop Feb. 8 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. Tickets are on sale Nov. 2.