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The 28th Annual A Celebration Of Wine™
Enjoy an afternoon of tasting great wines, sampling delicious foods and participate in Central California's premier silent wine auction!
Delaney Boling - May 11, 2010
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Quantum of Solace Movie Review
With "Quantum of Solace", the grittier, tougher and less-gadgety take on the Bond universe has been thankfully continued, and for the most part, has been ratcheted up in intensity.
Todd Murphy - Nov 24, 2008
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Carrie Underwood in Fresno
Carrie Underwood Rocks Fresno |
Carrie Underwood came to Fresno on May 28, 2008, and had her valley fans in a frenzy when she appeared on stage to promote her latest album.
Angela Turbin, - Jun 13, 2008
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Setting Up for Pelco Kid's Day
Pelco and its employees are gearing up for the 4th Annual Kid's Day at Pelco.
Eddie Cadena, Valley411.com - Apr 11, 2008
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Big Hat Days -- A Big Hit
The 69th Annual Big Hat Days was a big success! This event kicked off Western Heritage Month and started the Clovis Rodeo Season.
Vera Jones - Apr 04, 2008
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A Look Inside the Menu at Pangea
Opening up the menu at Pangea is always a treat |
Whether you're looking for a full meal or some appetizers, Pangea is Fresno's most unique dining experience.
Eddie Cadena, Valley411 - Mar 18, 2008
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Cloverfield: Fun, Scary Stuff
Cloverfield: In Theatres Now |
There's no clovers, not many fields ... but this movie comes complete with a decapitated Statue of Liberty, a nasty monster and some kickin' scenes.
Eddie Cadena, Valley411.com - Feb 01, 2008
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Fresno Art Museum's Carnival: THE Party of 2008
Carnival: Search for the Lost Kingdom |
It's the party of the year -- to support a good cause. But how can you get in without paying the $100 entry fee? Read and find out!
Eddie Cadena, Valley411.com - Jan 22, 2008
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| Strait to Fresno |
Country superstar George Strait must love Fresno 'cuz he's been year so many times that he should just buy a home here. |
| Eddie Cadena, Valley411.com - Jan 03, 2008 |
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Here's the Beef ... and the Bar-B-Q
Allee Brand Texas Bar-B-Q & Catering |
I've found a little bit of Texas right here in the Central Valley
Eddie Cadena, Valley411.com - Dec 20, 2007
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| LO DEL CORAZÓN |
Fresno Artist, F. John Sierra's Exhibition Opening |
| Arte Américas - Dec 10, 2007 |
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Dan In Real Life
This may not be a film that you will want to rush to the theater to see, but it is one you will not want to miss.
Tammy Ree - Nov 29, 2007
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Across the Universe
In a similar vein to films like "Moulin Rouge" and "A Knights Tale", "Across the Universe" includes pop music as not only the soundtrack, but also as another character in the story.
Paul Heingarten - Oct 12, 2007
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WAR
This role is definitely different for Li, he’s just come back from saying that Fearless was his last martial arts movie, and ended up not explaining how or why, which made people very confused after the announcement of WAR...
Jacob Madigan - Sep 18, 2007
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Arte Américas presents 20/20
Arte Américas presents 20/20, an exhibition of 20 artists who
conceived works to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Arte Américas
Maria Ortega, Director - Aug 17, 2007
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Surf's Up!
They've been portrayed as gung-ho military commandos, tap-dancing ecologists, and fatalistic slaves to nature. Now animated penguins can add wobbly wave-riders to the list.
Michelle Kung - Jun 11, 2007
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The Smog City Roller Grrls
ROLLER DERBY HITS FRESNO AS THE SMOG CITY ROLLER GRRLS HOST FIRST HOME BOUT AT FAIRGROUNDS!!
Chad Ivie - Jun 11, 2007
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Wine Styles!
A New and Hip Way of Socializing in Fresno
Suzanne Nielsen - Jun 08, 2007
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| Artists and Writers Wanted |
Valley411.com is always looking for skilled writers to post and submit articles, reviews and even columns. |
| grichburg - May 15, 2007 |
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Inner Ear Poetry Jam's 5 Year Anniversary
Bryan Medina (middle) and Diana Pierro (right) co-hosts of Inner Ear |
This One-of-a-kind event featuring artists, musicians, poets, and more will take place at Full Circle Brewery
Vera Jones - May 10, 2007
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| Lennys Bistro Deli |
Go to Lenny’s Bistro Deli and eat like a New Yorker!
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Art Hop at Tower Mosaic
This will be the largest single exhibit for Art Hop this month. A huge show, featuring some of the best art Fresno is yet to see. Along the best music yet at an Art Hop with great refreshments
- Apr 27, 2007
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Kickin' it Old Skool
He may have worn hi-tops and parachute pants instead of a top hat and tails, but 12-year old Justin “Rocket Shoe” Schumaker and his killer moves could dance his way into just about any girl’s heart.
- Apr 27, 2007
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Black Snake Moan
Black Snake Moan is an improbable, sometimes potentially disastrous film about sex, race, religion and redemption.
Michael Bannon - Apr 26, 2007
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| A Band called HateFX |
A fairly new act to Fresno is taking the spotlight very quicky |
| Karly - Apr 26, 2007 |
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Premonition
Movies on time travel never cease to fascinate. When they are backed up with a great screenplay, and commanding performances, then they just can't be beat. Unfortunately that is not the case with Premonition
Vera Jones - Mar 19, 2007
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Soul2Soul Tour 2007
TIM McGRAW & FAITH HILL's "Soul2Soul Tour 2007" Visits SaveMart Center Aug. 7th
Greg Terlizzi - Mar 19, 2007
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The Project is in Full Force
The Jay Rossette Project is a force new to the Fresno Scene...but you have probably heard much about them. Although the 'Project' or JRP is new to the area, Jay is no newbie to the scene
- Feb 27, 2007
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Rhythm & Food
Rhythm & Food offers a fantastic blend of dining and entertainment.
Vera Jones - Feb 13, 2007
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The Number 23
It’s no accident that the release date for the film “The Number 23” is February 23. In fact, in the world of Walter Sparrow (Jim Carrey), nothing about 23 is a coincidence: Everything he sees, hears, and especially reads relates to that cursed number.
Leslie Halpern - Feb 01, 2007
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Thaiphoon Restaurant
Excellent addition to Fresno. Great Atmosphere also! This will definitely be one of my favorite hangouts.
Vera Jones - Jan 31, 2007
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Bean Dip Rocks Fred!
About 2 weeks ago I happened to catch part of Bean Dips show at Club Fred. I was quite impressed, pleasantly surprised. With a hardcore feel reminiscent of the old Suicidal Tendencies and The Exploited,
grichburg - Jan 29, 2007
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Mommy Matters
Sister Team Gena Kirby and Sabrina Consolascio |
Learn, Connect, and Refresh at Mommy Matters, an Oasis for Mothers
Vera Jones - Jan 10, 2007
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Gallery Lea
Gallery Lea announces its Grand Opening in Downtown Fresno.
- Dec 29, 2006
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The Holiday
Only time will tell if Writer-Director Nancy Meyers new film “The Holiday,” will become a holiday classic, but it is a classic film just the same.
Brian Simpson - Dec 13, 2006
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University Chicken
The 7 levels of hotness |
"Home of the dreaded 911 Challenge!"
Vera Jones - Dec 05, 2006
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Casino Royale
Bond is back! Unfortunately in the new film, “Casino Royale”, he’s just a name and a number that doesn’t add up.
Brian Simpson - Dec 01, 2006
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Holiday Spirit Wine Trail
A Wine Trail event last year at Quady Winery |
Madera Wine Trail Welcomes Visitors to Holiday Spirit Wine Trail Weekend November 11th & 12th, 2006
- Nov 08, 2006
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| Take A Walk Down Avenue Jazz |
Dinner will be that much more enjoyable if you are sitting on any one of the patios at the Restaurants at River Park |
| Valley411 - Nov 07, 2006 |
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Día de los Muertos 2006!
Artists display at Arte Américas for the 2005 Dia de los Muertos exhibit |
Arte Américas’ Annual Día de los Muertos to honor the Valley's native and early settlers.
Maria J. Ortega - Oct 31, 2006
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A Trail of Two Cities
EYE-Q TRAIL OF 2 CITIES IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER
Eye-Q Vision Care Group - Oct 26, 2006
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Au Lac Vegetarian and Indigo Cafe
Mark Hutchison on being asked how he felt about his meal |
Au Lac and Indigo Cafe are two establishments under one roof. I had driven by it numerous times and saw people eating on the patio, and always wondered what kind of restaurant it was.
Vera Jones - Oct 04, 2006
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Oinktoberfest!!!
It's the Oinktoberfest at the Madera Fairgrounds - food, music, and fun for adults and kiddies alike!
Vera Jones - Sep 18, 2006
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Fresno Falcons Pre Season Action!
Fresno Falcons Hockey |
Fresno, Calif. – The Fresno Falcons announced today that the team will play two pre-season games in preparation for the 2006-07 regular season. Both of the pre-season contests will take place against the Stockton Thunder.
- Sep 07, 2006
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Making a spectacle of myself in the pit
I really don't care for Punk. As a matter of fact, I thought it sucked in '81 when I first heard it on a boombox (or ghetto-blaster as we used to call them back in the pre-politically correct times of old) during lunch period one day of my freshman year
Tony Holt - Aug 30, 2006
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2006 Fig Fest
A sample of The San Joaquin valley's rich bounty. |
Fig Celebration Features Gourmet Chefs, Live Jazz & Attracts Thousands!
Sienna Menlo - Aug 10, 2006
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Lady in The Water
On this Hot and Humid day the premier of ‘Lady in the water’ was shown at the Manchester Movie Theater. At Least 200 people went to try and get into the premier but seats were limited. The line started at about 4:00 pm and show time wasn’t until 7:30pm.
Gina Munro - Jul 19, 2006
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Lantana
Fresno's newest, and I think best, fine dining experience.
Vera Jones - Jul 07, 2006
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The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code - Remarkably faithful to the novel, but not nearly as ambitious a film.
Brian Simpson - May 24, 2006
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Sudz in The City
Running Iron performing at Sudz in The City |
The 12th Annual Sudz in the City Gets Ready to Brew Up Good Fun, Food and Entertainment.
Lorena Martinez - May 16, 2006
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United 93
I’ve seen thousands of movies; I’ve never left a film moved the way I was after viewing United 93…
Brian Simpson - May 10, 2006
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The Sentinel
The Sentinel |
“The Sentinel” is good fun at the movies, but a sharper knife was needed.
Brian Simpson - Apr 27, 2006
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Miss 1430ESPN.com
ESPN Hosts and the girls |
Come check out the 2006 Miss 1430ESPN Girl Contest.
- Apr 07, 2006
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Basic Instinct 2
It’s not a crime to want to watch Sharon Stone reprise her most infamous role, think of it more as a guilty pleasure. The real crime is that the film was ever made.
Brian Simpson - Apr 03, 2006
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Inside Man
Spike Lee’s “Inside Man,” features an incredible cast, but comes up short with a story that fizzles its way to a predictable ending.
Brian Simpson - Mar 29, 2006
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Failure to Launch
A top notch supporting cast is all that keeps Matthew
McConaughey’s and Sarah Jessica Parker’s high concept
comedy from being called “Failure to Succeed.”
Brian Simpson - Mar 21, 2006
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Brew Wine and Blues is Back.
The fashion show at last year's Brew Wine and Blues |
June 17th!!! And it's bigger and badder. No seriously, this event is a blast - I just wish it came around more than once a year.
Vera Jones - Feb 23, 2006
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Match Point
Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Match Point |
Woody Allen does Hitchcock in “Match Point,” serving up a sinister blend of sex and suspense, but he could have taken a few more lessons from the old master.
Brian Simpson - Feb 07, 2006
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| Ranking Fresno State's Recruiting Class |
The 2006 recruiting class is very impressive. It may not garnish national attention, but Coach Pat Hill signed 7 all-state players. |
| Mario D. Gomez - Feb 02, 2006 |
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The Matador
Pierce Brosnan in |
Bond is not back, in Pierce Brosnan’s latest foray as a well-paid, highly neurotic assassin who befriends a down-on-his-luck salesman in “The Matador.”
Brian Simpson - Jan 30, 2006
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Munich
Mathieu Kassovitz and Eric Bana in Steven Spielberg's |
Arguably, the birth of Modern terrorism began during the ’72 Olympic Games when a group known as “Black September” stormed the athlete’s village, taking the Israeli Olympic team as there hostages.
Brian Simpson - Jan 09, 2006
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Rumor Has it.
Kevin Costner’s “Mr. Robinson”, does nothing for Jennifer Anniston’s “Benjamin Braddock” in Rob Reiner’s wholly uneventful, role reversing attempt of a remake of the 60’s classic, “The Graduate.”
Brian Simpson - Jan 03, 2006
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20 for Seven
Great Show. Great Live
Vera Jones - Jan 03, 2006
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Lion, Witch, Wardrobe, and Gospel: Narnia as Christian Allegory
The Chronicles of Narnia, a seven-volume saga for children by C. S. Lewis, reveals a world that exists parallel to our own, populated by men and women, dwarves and talking animals, giants and merpeople, centaurs and fauns, and ruled by a kind but awesomel
Steve Singleton - Dec 22, 2005
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Artist Anne Olsen Daub
Franchesca |
Anne Olsen Daub, a featured artist at the Last Art hop in Downtown Fresno talks with Valley411 about her work, primarily oil painting, although she does love to work in other mediums...
Vera Jones - Dec 08, 2005
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Can a DJ really save the day or in this case the night?
D J Hecktick at FTK |
I woke up last Friday when my alarm clock went off surprisingly blasting an old favorite of mine by Bell Biv Devoe called Poison. I hadn’t heard the song for a while but it immediately put me in a depressing mood being that Poison was the song playing wh
Salem Athens - Dec 08, 2005
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The Entity
Barbara Hershey in The Entity |
This is a movie filmed in the late '70s. It is the only movie that was so scary I had to sleep with my light on for at least two weeks. I swear - Vera
Bill Knell - Dec 07, 2005
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Fresno Cycling Club
(Always wear your helmet!) |
If you are burned out on the gym, try a different way to get in shape that never gets boring - Join the Fresno Cycling Club
Valley411 - Nov 23, 2005
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The Brothers Grimm
Do you know the real story behind the Brothers Grimm?
Valley411 - Nov 21, 2005
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Sequoia Brewing Company
Hey Northenders, the drive just got shorter for great beer and food.
Suzanne Nielsen - Nov 11, 2005
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Spa411
Che Bella Day Spa and Salon |
No Time for a Vacation? Then Visit one of Fresno’s Pampering Day Spas
Suzanne Nielsen - Nov 11, 2005
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A day in the Life of a Working Actress
Tammy Alison |
Tammy Alison weaves a tale of woe and intrigue as she discusses what it's like to work in Hollywood. OK maybe not..
Vera Jones - Oct 21, 2005
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FTK
FTK online logo |
FTK, an urban apparel store that specializes in underground hip hop music and apparel opened up this past year at Shaw and Blackstone across from Mor Furniture.
Vera Jones - Oct 21, 2005
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The Dirty Olive
The Dirty Olive in Fresno |
Be a part of the who's who of Fresno. Check out the Dirty Olive in the River View shopping center - across from Woodward Park
Vera Jones - Oct 18, 2005
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Yee Haw! It's Texas Holdem!
If you've never entered a poker tournament before now is the time to try. Test your skills, have a great time, and make a difference while you're doing it.
Vera Jones - Oct 10, 2005
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Tales Of Hollywood And Politics
Arnold Schwarzenegger's surprise announcement that he was seeking the California Governorship brought to mind the many times Hollywood figures have been involved in politics. Here are some related anecdotes:
Stephen Schochet - Oct 03, 2005
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Horse Racing Basics
Horse Racing is back at the Big Fresno Fair. Do you know your basics?
Mansi Aggarwal - Oct 03, 2005
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Rich McCulley Live at Tokyo Gardens
Rich McCully promo shot |
An amazing musician and a professionally lauded songwriter, Rich articulates the deepest parts of the heart in a way that we can all relate to.
Valley411 - Sep 28, 2005
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UpstairsdownTown
UpstairsdownTown (the name is not really on the front) |
Owned by Sharon and David Alexander UpstairsdownTown is a restaurant that makes everything from scratch and provides you with a delectable and ever changing dining experience.
Valley411 - Sep 20, 2005
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| Ghaleb's Kabob Restaurant and Hookah Bar |
Fine middle eastern food with great service. After a fabulous meal enjoy one of the fine flabored tobaccos offered in there hookah bar. |
| Emily Watson - Sep 19, 2005 |
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| Giulia's Trattoria |
Italian Fine Dining at its best, Giulia's is one of the reasons Fresno is known for having excellent dining establishments |
| Emily Watson - Sep 19, 2005 |
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The Cellar and ZZ Top - American Legends
Fandango! - era concert back in '76. |
ZZ Top, the quintessential Texas boogie band, was formed in 1969 in Houston from rival psychedelic bands, the Moving Sidewalks (guitarist Billy Gibbons) and the American Blues (bassist Dusty Hill and drummer Frank Beard).
Linda Vonk - Sep 18, 2005
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| Porky's Rib House |
Come Eat the Best Ribs in Town and stay to dance them off. |
| Valley411 - Sep 16, 2005 |
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| The Starline |
The Starline next to Livingstone's Restaurant is a bar and live performance venue that you can always rely on to have something going on. |
| Valley411 - Sep 16, 2005 |
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Casa Corona
Casa Corona (The House of Crowns), brings you the freshest and most authentic food in the Central Valley
Valley411 - Sep 15, 2005
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Soul Catcher Rocks Club Fred's
Soul Catcher Logo |
Soul Catcher formed in 2002 in Fresno, California with Scott McCormick on vocals and guitar, Brian Rutishauser on bass guitar, and Jason Ainsworth on drums. The band’s influences are very diverse.
Vera Jones - Sep 06, 2005
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Bombay Restaurant
Bombay Indian Cuisine Fresno |
This exotic restaurant delivers the spicy flavors of India in the surrounds of traditional interior design from the Indian culture.
Greg Richburg - Sep 06, 2005
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Fresno Shopping Evolves
Fashion Fair Mall - Fresno |
I remember when my mom would take me shopping in Fresno for clothes. Back then, we would hit all of the typical department stores such as Montgomery Ward, J.C Penney, Sears, and if I was really lucky, Millers Outpost (bet you forgot about that one huh!).
Suzanne Nielsen - Sep 05, 2005
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On The Rocks ROCKS!
On The Rocks Nightclub and Bar in Fresno |
Join us at Fresno’s best hotspot On The Rocks, featuring an exquisite nightclub and sophisticated conversational lounge. We guarantee to immerse you into an exciting metropolitan experience. And now, on Friday Night, Live Music with Mr. Rude!
Valley411 - Aug 28, 2005
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Wine Tasting
wine tasting california |
Learn the basic skills of wine tasting...
Dan Houbeva - Aug 28, 2005
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