"Curtains" delivers a delightful mashup of musical comedy and murder mystery, says TMR theater critic Heather Parish

Heather Parish shares her personal recommendations in the Reader's Journal, a cultural arts books column for TMR.

Jordan De La Torre coaches the quartet, which got its start at Clovis North High School. A Friday concert will feature them and the world premiere of Walter Saul's "Pneuma."

Short items about Fresno's arts scene, including ArtHop picks (Clay Mix, Spectrum Art Gallery, Armenian Museum) and summer happenings.

SAC reconsiders "Grease" with energy, humor, and a few rough edges, writes TMR theater critic Heather Parish.

Connor Barton, a Fresno native, got to perform in front of a hometown audience in the opening-night show.

Doug Hoagland reports: Fresno Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission sends new guidelines to Fresno City Council.

Also: At the May 18 hearing, a controversial proposal to divide the Measure P funds equally between emerging and established arts organizations is on the agenda.

The website picked up awards for best news story, best writing and an honorable mention for best commentary.

TMR's Heather Parish visits the festival that centers music, poetry, community, and the enduring spirit of the American West.

Booroojian is following in the footsteps of her mother, Roxie, who died in 2023.

Ryan Gosling is perfectly cast in a smart, generous crowd-pleaser, our occasional grumpy movie critic says.

Green Room Films, a filmmaking group from Fresno City College, gets the title of their film on a Friday and delivers a completed short film on a Monday. Anahid Valencia follows their journey.

TMR writer Manjot Dhanda weighs in on two recent performances. 'Wrinkle' continues through April 19.

TMR theater critic Heather Parish calls the national tour stop "a moody, gritty, often gorgeous night of theater."

Analysis by Doug Hoagland: As the details of the City takeover of the Measure P grants process are ironed out, Fresno arts organizations plead for sticking to a schedule.

Another possible change: Paying the people who sit on the Measure P grant scoring panels.

TMR reporter Doug Hoagland wants to know why the city isn't taking responsibility for its role in the Measure P embezzlement fiasco and has been asking City Manager Georgeanne White specific, revelatory questions. She has simply ignored him.

The Netflix adaptation trims and twists the stage version in all the right ways to make 'Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical' a success.