Sunday, May 29, 2011

Karma Police

SALSATINI Visalia’s Premier Outdoor Music and Dance Block Fiesta



The Tulare County Hispanic Roundtable Presents SALSATINI
Visalia’s Premier Outdoor Music and Dance Block Fiesta
A 21+over Event

Ilegal Mezcal & Hornitos Tequila - Purveyors of Fine Mexican Spirits -
Meet in the Street to Spin Signature Martinis

-And-

Fresno's Newest All Cumbia Band-
Grupo MENNEO :: Playing the New Cumbia Sound

◙ Opens at 7pm with a Beginner Salsa Class taught by Gabi & Lupe
♫ Band Starts Playing at 9pm
♪ DJ Dean: Mixing up: ◊ Salsa ◊ Cumbia ◊ Bachata ◊ Merengue

TICKETS:
►Pre-sale: $20 | or $25 at the door day of the event
►VIP Tickets $100 | Access to exclusive full service cabanas
►Purchase ONLINE at http://www.ticketriver.com/event/1400-salsatiniHome
►Table Seating on the street on a first come basis
►Taco bars to feed the hungry
►Corona, mezcal, and tequila to wash them down

Salseros Y Cumbiamberos:
♦ Dance Floor – to protect your shoes and your shine
♦ Performances by Danza & Prodigy

Directions to SalsaTini:


FREE PARKING: See Event Map above on Google Maps

A benefit for the TCHR Scholarship Fund
♦ Corporate Sponsorship Packages
♦ Info: (559) 425-6480 or www.hispanicroundtable.us

NIGHTLIFE In VISALIA

NIGHTLIFE in VISALIA

Arroz Y Frijoles Music: Sleepy Sun w/Fierce Creatures. Live at The Cellar ...

Arroz Y Frijoles Music: Sleepy Sun w/Fierce Creatures. Live at The Cellar in Visalia ...: "San Francisco neo-psychedelic amp torturers Sleepy Sun graced the Cellar Door the night of Saturday May 14th and Arroz y Frijoles Music..."

Arroz Y Frijoles Music: MORNING TELEPORTATION (w/ Strange Vine and Tyranno...

Arroz Y Frijoles Music: MORNING TELEPORTATION (w/ Strange Vine and Tyranno...: "Up-and-coming Pacific Northwest indie-rock crew Morning Teleportation graced the Cellar Door of Visalia the night of Thursday May 19th and Arroz y..."

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Howie and Sons Pizza Minus Pizza and Add Beer

I saw in a lovely tweet today for @HowieandSonsPza (visalia) that if you buy a pint you get a copy of Celebrator magazine. I love beer and free stuff so I was off like a prom dress. I love that it's within walking distance, but it was getting late, so I drove. I am no beer connoisseur by any means but I love good beer. They were fiddling with the pull stick thing-a-ma-bob when I walked in. I waited patiently for them to finish as I began to take in the atmosphere. Nice sociable people I sat with. We started talking about beer.



Like I said, I am no beer connoisseur. I don't know the lingo or brands or nothing. I just love beer. So, when I say we start talking isn't very true. It was more like I sat and listened with wide eyed amazement at all the information and name dropping that occurred. It was awesome. Everyone new more than me and I loved it. I want to learn more about craft beers. Howie and Sons is a great place to enjoy incredible beers and excellent conversation.

TULARE COUNTY ANTHEM - Constantine ( Visalia Rap)

Fun with Fife by Jon Lake

Ryan Fife of Fife Family Farm

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Visalia Convention Center Hotel Promotes Groover to General Manager | News | Breaking Travel News

Visalia Convention Center Hotel Promotes Groover to General Manager | News | Breaking Travel News

No stranger to operations at the Visalia Marriott, Groover came to Visalia, CA in 2006 with the Presidian hotel management and development company. She played an integral part in opening the Visalia Marriott hotel by developing and implementing the hotel’s sales and marketing plan. She was also responsible for meeting revenue goals, planning client conferences and conventions, and overseeing recruitment, training and development of the sales management team.

Brad Wilson – Rockin the Blues

Brad Wilson – Rockin the Blues

If you live in central California, we will be having breakfast with you on Friday, June 3, as the band joins the cast of the #1 Fresno morning TV show. FOX-TV’s “Great Day” will feature six of my songs live. Tune in and start the day with us and then go Bluesin’ with us later on that night in Visalia. That’s right, Friday, June 3, we are in downtown Visalia for Blues, Brews and BBQ! I am very excited to bring the band to Visalia for a night on Main street at Garden Plaza! Looking forward to seeing all our hometown friends there.


One world Many Stories Visalia Branch Summer Reading Program 2011

Tulare County Library Summer Reading Program
June 9th-August 6th
One world Many Stories Visalia Branch Summer Reading Program 2011

Monday, May 23, 2011

Circus Tea Party



Music -- The Trees
Jared Klein -- Director, Director of Photography
Josh Fryou -- Camera Operator
Joey Blackburn -- Production Assistant
Aaron Roy -- 1st Assistant Director, Post Production

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Saturday, May 14, 2011

COS Library: Long overdue

COS Library: Long overdue: "I have promised Sue Gillison that I will post here her students' comments about the presentation on COS Library resources from last semester..."

Central Valley Steeze: Easley Ramp Contest Coverage

Central Valley Steeze: Easley Ramp Contest Coverage

Steven's Entertainment Odyssey: 3DS Update: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3...

Steven's Entertainment Odyssey: 3DS Update: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3...: " November 23, 1998 is a day I will always remember as a gamer, this was the day i put a gray cartridge into my Nintendo 64 that would forev..."

Jen's Happy Spot: Strawberry Jam

Jen's Happy Spot: Strawberry Jam: "7 cups of sugar!! Can you believe it?! A little on the tart side. Still early in the season. We popped open the small one for..."

The Frosted Muffin


I took my oldest daughter, Abigail, to The Frosted Muffin at 108 S. Church, Visalia. We walked into a small waiting space made smaller with tables set beside the window for those who want to stay and eat. The counter and display cases are painted black. I saw that and thought edgy, dark goth mini cakes of death. But the ladies that buy boxes and boxes of these cupcakes are far from that lifestyle and from the people I saw behind the counter, so are they. This is soccer mom, church every Sunday unless you are at the coast or up in the cabin country. I am sure they will repaint or soften the harsh contrast. I am sure newborns love the black and white room. Maybe that’s their angle. Come for the cupcakes, stay for your baby to be mesmerized.

For your first trip, you will have to take what is available. The menu changes everyday with three special flavors and some that are made daily: Cinnamon Red Velvet, Vanilla Butter, Black and White (like the store front), Triple Chocolate and Psychedelic. I came on a day when they premiered a cupcake not available previously, called the Banana Dipped Chocolate. The most memorable thing about it for me and Abby is that we could taste frosting and banana. It had a banana chunk inside the center. That was cool. The cupcake was sweet, too sweet for me. I actually like my cupcakes without frosting. Weird, I know.

Over all, I don’t get the color scheme. I think it contradicts the fanciness of the cupcakes. They are very pretty. Despite the beauty and fanciness it was still just a cupcake and a cupcake ain’t worth $2.50 or $3. Will Visalia be able to support a cupcake shop for long? I would be very interested to see if it can.