Community theater
“Bare: A Pop Opera” is a coming of age rock musical about high school students and their struggles at a private Catholic boarding school. Runs March 9-26 at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race, Visalia. 559 734-3900 or www.visaliaplayers.org
Rogers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” a new Broadway adaptation of the classical musical. Runs March 17-April 1 at the Selma Arts Center, 1935 High St. 559 891-2238 or www.selmaartscenter.com
“Ann of Green Gables,” the beloved coming-of-age story about the adventures of an inquisitive orphan girl. Runs March 24-April 8 at the Barn Theater, 42 S. Plano, Porterville. 559 310-7046 or www.portervillebarntheater.com
Art shows
South Valley Art Tour, the Arts Consortium’s annual studio tour, this year featuring artists south of Highway 198—in Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Lindsay and Porterville. 10-5 March 25 & 26. Get your free tickets and keepsake magazine with maps to each studio at www.artsconsortium.org/events/acsvat
Arts Visalia features” Identity—A juried Community Art Exhibition” of 38 local artists answering: What do you think of when you think of identity? On display March 1-31. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays from 12-5:30 p.m. 214 E. Oak, Visalia, 559 739-0905, www.artsvisalia.org
Brandon-Mitchell Gallery is showing the artwork of four artists in their 80s who have been painting at Arts Visalia for many years. On display March 3-April 30. Open during the First Friday Art Walks in Downtown Visalia, after service at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday and by appointment. 117 S. Locust, Visalia, 559 625-2441, www.brandonmitchellgallery.com
Tulare City Historical Museum, exhibit of the life and achievements honoring local women who have had a significant impact on the City of Tulare. On display Jan. 26-April 1. Open Thursdays-Saturdays 10-4., 444 W. Tulare in Tulare, 559 686-2074 or www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org
Tulare City Historical Museum hosts the “35th Annual Tulare Student Art Show” from March 2-31. Open Thursdays-Saturdays 10-4., 444 W. Tulare in Tulare, 559 686-2074 or www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org
Exeter Courthouse Gallery, “Locals only ” features art by talented Exeter artists. Runs March 4-April 28. Open Saturdays 10-4 & Sundays 12-4. 124 B St., Exeter. Facebook: Center for Art, Culture and History Exeter
Orange Blossom Festival Art Show featuring local artists runs March 31-May 5 at the Lindsay Museum & Gallery, 165 N. Gale Hill Ave. Open Fridays 10-4 and by appointment. 559 310-4109 or www.lindsaymuseumandgallery.org
Kings Art Center features Fresno artist Daniel Van Gerpen’s landscapes, both wild and civilized, from March 11-April 15. 605 N. Douty, Hanford. Open Wednesdays-Fridays 12-5, Saturdays & Sundays 12-3. 559 584-1065 or Facebook: Kings Arts Center Hanford
Events by date
Saturday, March 25
- “March on Main” kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month. Gather at Wells Fargo Bank on Main Street at 9 a.m. and walk down Main Street to Garden Street Plaza for activities and food.
- COS cabaret choral night, 7:30 p.m. at the COS Theatre, 915 S. Mooney, Visalia. Facebook: College of the Sequoias Music Department
- Authentic Elvis Experience by Jim Anderson and the Rebels, 7:30 p.m. at the Lindsay Community Theater, 190 N. Elmwood. 559 284-2223 or lindsaycommunitytheater.com
- Chalk It Up Festival from 12-4 at the Kings Art Center, 605 N. Douty, Hanford. Participants will receive a square of the courtyard to create an art piece with chalk. Open to all ages. Prizes. 559 584-1065 or kingsartcenter.org/public-events.html
Sunday, March 26
- Sequoia Winds Community Band and the Tulare Brass Band perform at 2 p.m. at the COS Theatre, 915 S. Mooney, Visalia. Facebook: College of the Sequoias Music Department
- Reception for the “Locals Only’ art show at the Exeter Courthouse Gallery featuring talented Exeter artists from 2-4 p.m. 124 B St., Exeter. Facebook: Center for Art, Culture and History Exeter
Wednesday, March 29
- Nomadland (2020), the story of a widow traveling around the U.S. in her van, will be shown at 6 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. Visalia Frances McDormand won an Oscar for her performance. Drawing to win two tickets to the Freestyle Diva show on April 1.
Friday, March 31
- Orange Blossom Festival Art Show reception from 5-7 p.m. at the Lindsay Museum & Gallery, 165 N. Gale Hill Ave. Attending will be the Orange Blossom Queen and her court and Lindsay’s Honored Couple. 559 310-4109 or lindsaymuseumandgallery.org
Saturday, April 1
- Annual Orange Blossom Festival in Lindsay kicks off with parade at 10 a.m., followed by carnival, food, music, bake-off, car show and queen’s coronation. lindsayorangeblossom.org
- 1st Saturday in Three Rivers. Visit art studios and venues, 11-5. Pick up maps at Kaweah Arts, 41841 Sierra Dr. (Highway 198) or the Historical Museum, 42268 Sierra Drive. 1stsaturdayTR.com
- Divas of Freestyle at 8 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. Singers inspired by Donna Summer, Natalie Cole, Madonna and Janet Jackston. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
- Woodies in the Valley, an all-Woodies car show from 9-1 on the Redwood High front lawn, 1001 W. Main, Visalia. www.norcalcarculture.com/events
- Tulare Car Show “Cars on K” from 9-2 in Downtown Tulare with music, food and entertainment. Awards to top 30 cars. tularechamber.org/events
Friday, April 7
- Downtown Visalia First Friday Art Walk from 5-8 p.m. Pick up a map at Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak, or the Brandon-Mitchell Gallery, 117 S. Locust and visit venues with art, music and snacks. artsconsortium.org
- Tim Shaghoian Quartet performs at 7 p.m. at Encore Theatre, 324 South N St., Tulare. Saxophonist Tim Shaghoian and some of L.A.’s hottest musicians will play original jazz. A portion of proceeds benefit Encore Theatre. 559 686-1300 or encoretulare.org