This Saturday, the Downtown Fresno venue Arte Américas is hosting “Hecho en Fresno,” made in Fresno, presented by Danzas Dé Libertad. The event, celebrating Mexican American identity, will feature musicians Omar Naré and Patrick Contreras alongside dancer Jasmin La Carís. Omar joined us in our studios to preview the event …
Read More »Education Matters: Spark Initiative Bringing Arts to the Classroom
What does this child playing a recorder at McCabe Elementary School in Mendota have in common with students working on an art project at Baldares Elementary in Fresno? How is that all connected to a music program at Westside Elementary School in Five Points? "In most of these schools, there would …
Read More »Sanger Business Boom Bringing Hundreds of Jobs
Business is booming in Sanger, and it’s bringing hundreds of jobs to the city of about 25,000 people, according to city leaders. At the site of the former Savemart Supermarket, the shelves have been empty for years. But by early June, Statefoods Supermarket will open its doors. City leaders have …
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