Quick picks for August cultural events, featuring ArtHop exhibitions, a free opera performance, and an evening of poetry by the river.

From “Les Mis” to “1984,” here's every announced Fresno-area theater season for 2026-2027 (thus far), plus a quick take on each from TMR’s theater critic Heather Parish.

Featuring 65 artists working in clay, wood, fiber, glass and metal, the "Heralding" handcraft exhibit offers a unique view of an eclectic American form.

TMR's Doug Hoagland offers some fun tidbits on the things he likes in Good Company Players' latest "Annie"

Good Company Players delivers a polished, emotionally resonant production anchored by a terrific leading performance.

Doug Hoagland got to see one of the hottest tickets on Broadway.

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.

The Munro Review's movie guy asks if original films can save moviegoing as the Hollywood franchise era cracks.

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

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

A protest poetry reading hosted by the Fresno Arts Council features notable Fresno-area poets, including Lee Herrick, recently reappointed as the state poet laureate.

The spots will air Thursdays through Saturdays. You can also listen to them online.

The veteran Good Company Players actor opens up about his extraordinary performance and his own struggles with mental health and addiction.

A community benefactor partners with Fresno Music Academy and Arts to keep the Severance Building's arts tradition going.

As has been typical since the Measure P scandal broke, the arts council board of directors is not doing a good job of communicating with the public it's supposed to serve. The pattern continued with the rollout announcement introducing Nikkel.

Organizations such as the Fresno Philharmonic, Fresno Art Museum and the Historical Society will benefit from the increased limits.

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

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