Live Theater
Icehouse Theatre presents “Into the Woods,” the Sondheim musical that intertwines various fairy tales, March 6-21. 410 E. Race. 559 734-3900 or www.visalilaicehouse.com
The Kings Players are putting on “The Vultures,” a dramady in the vein of Agatha Christie located in a gloomy haunted house for the reading of a will. Runs March 6-22. 514 Visalia St., Hanford. 559 584-7241 or www.kingsplayers.org
College of the Sequoias Music Theatre presents “Cinderella,” the Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musical with new script full of humor and heart. Plus live orchestra. Runs March 12-21 at the COS Theatre, 901 S. Mooney, Visalia. 559 730-3907 or www.cos.edu/theatre
Art shows
Arts Visalia exhibits a show by Ruth Soderlund with Nancy Youdelman that explores the frustration women face in a male-dominated society in March. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-5:30 p.m. 214 E. Oak, 559 739-0905 or www.artsvisalia.org
Arts Consortium displays “The Loudest Voice in the Smallest Room,” fun ways to see and hear poetry by Michael Jasso, the Art Consortium’s Artist of the Year. 340 E. Oak, Visalia. Open Tuesdays-Fridays 10-3. www.artsconsortium.org
Brandon-Mitchell Gallery is showing the Artnook Annual Art Show, many different genres created by Artnook students ages 7-adult. Plus interactive art activities. Open during First Friday Art Walks in Downtown Visalia in March and April, after service at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays and by appointment. 117 S. Locust, Visalia. 559 625-2441 or www.brandonmitchellgallery.com
College of the Sequoias Gallery hosts “Changing Conditions,” art by COS alumni Marty Azevedo and David Hicks through March 6. Open Tuesdays-Thursdays 10-4 and Fridays by appointment. Kaweah Building, Room 214 (downstairs) at the corner of Meadow Lane and Mooney. Free 20-minute parking in the circle drive. Facebook: College of the Sequoias Art Gallery
College of the Sequoias Learning Resource Center shows the Pathway to Museums Club’s “Collaborative Project” March 3-June 26. Open Mondays-Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays 10-2. LRC Gallery, Lodgepole Building. Facebook: College of the Sequoias Art Gallery
The Oval Gallery is featuring Diego Ortega, who is showcasing some of his favorite portraits taken on a Polaroid Big Shot. 808 N. Court. Open Thursdays and Fridays from 5-8 p.m. and by appointment if requested through Instagram, www.instagram.com/theovalgallery
Tulare City Historical Museum hosts a Student Art Exhibit by young artists in Tulare City Schools Feb. 26-March 28. Open Thursdays-Saturdays 10-4. 444 W. Tulare in Tulare. 559 686-2074 or www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org
Tulare City Historical Museum has on display “Vintage Vogue: Retrospective of Women’s Fashion” from the late 1800s, January through March 28. 559 686-2074 or www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org
CACHE (Center for Art, Culture & History Exeter) is showing “Beneath the Surface,” a group exhibit featuring Visalia abstract artist Kristine Vogt, from Jan. 24-March 29. 125 South B. 559 592-5900 or www.cach-exeter.org
Lindsay Museum & Gallery shows “Art is a Verb: The Practice of Lisa Tomczeszyn,” a retrospective of watercolors, costume designs and sculptures of the multifaceted artist, from Feb. 28-March 28. Open Fridays 12-4 p.m. 165 N. Gale Hill Ave. www.lindsayarts.com
The Porterville College Art Gallery shows “Quality Pleasures” by the Dancing Threats Art Quilt Club Feb. 23-April1. Open Mondays-Thursdays 12-4. 100 E. College Ave.
The Pierpoint Bar & Grill & Gallery is showing “Heaven in the Sierras” by local photographer Trish Logan. Open 10-6 daily. 801 Highway 190, Springville. 559 483-9110 or liz.pierpointgallery@gmail.com
Events by date
Monday, Feb. 23
- Toddlers aged 1-4 and their parents can “Reach for the Stars” at the Office of Education Planetarium, from 9-11 a.m. Explore the Milky Way and watch the stars. 11535 Ave. 264, Visalia. Facebook: Reach for the Stars
Wednesday, Feb. 25
- Choirs of Golden West High School and Valley Oak Middle School. 7:30 L.J. Williams
Saturday, Feb. 28
- 23rd Annual Chinese New Year’s Celebration for the Year of the Horse from 12-4 p.m. at the Center for Integrated Medicine, 816 W. Oak, Visalia. Lion Parade, cultural events, food, games, children’s events. Facebook: Center for Integrated Medicine
- The Sequoia Symphony performs “From Brass to the Blues” at 7:30 p.m. with music by Gershwin, John Williams, Artie Shaw and Duke Ellington. Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 732-8600 or sequoiasymphonyorchestra.com
- Tulare County Library Book Festival from 10-2 at the Visalia Library, 200 W. Oak. Authors, storytelling, vendors, food trucks, book sale. visitvisalia.org/calendar
- Richard Crowe, nephew of Tulare’s famous native, Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, will discuss and sign his book about his family history at 5 p.m. Tulare City Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare. 559 686-2074 or tularehistoricalmuseum.org
- An artist reception for “Art is a Verb: The Practice of Lisa Tomczeszyn,” a retrospective exploring the life and work of the multifaceted artist, will be held from 3-6 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Lindsay Museum and Gallery, 165 N. Gale Hill.
- Wildflower Walk at Lewis Hill Preserve in Porterville. See rare plants and wildlife. This protected site is only open one day a year. Must RSVP. 559 738-0211 or sequoiariverlands.org/events
- End of the Trail Half Marathon and 10K Race at 8 a.m. at Mooney Grove, 27000 S. Mooney, Visalia. Facebook: End of the Trail Half Marathon
Thursday, March 5
- An Evening with author and podcaster Jen Hatmaker, sharing lessons from her New York best-selling book, “Awake.” At 6:30 p.m. L.J. Williams Theatre, 1001 W. Main, Visalia. Facebook: An Evening with Jen Hatmaker
Friday, March 6
- Downtown Visalia First Friday Art Walk from 5-8 p.m. Pick up a map at the Arts Consortium, 340 E. Oak, Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak, or the Brandon-Mitchell Gallery, 117 S. Locust, and visit venues with art, music and snacks. artsconsortium.org
- The Artnook Annual Art Show from 5-8 p.m. at the Brandon-Mitchell Gallery, 117 S. Locust, Visalia. Many different genres created by students ages 7-adult. Plus interactive art activities. brandonmitchellgallery.com
- Proud Tina, a tribute to Tina Turner, takes the stage at 8 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
Saturday, March 7
- Miss Tulare County Scholarship Competition at 5:30 p.m. at L.J. Williams Theatre, 1001 W. Main, Visalia. Includes Miss City of Visalia, Miss Central Valley and teen contests. Facebook: Miss Tulare County Scholarship Competition
- 1st Saturday in Three Rivers features open studios, food and art shows from 11-5. Pick up a map and schedule at Kaweah Arts, 41841 Sierra Dr. (Highway 198) or the Three Rivers Historical Museum, 42268 Sierra Dr. 559 799-1473 or 1stsaturdaytr.com
March 7 & 8
- Grand reopening of Dry Creek Preserve Nursery with a plant sale from 10-11 a.m., marking the transformation of a local nursery into a hub for conservation, workforce development, and community-powered restoration. 35220 Dry Creek Drive, Woodlake. visitvisalia.com/calendar
Tuesday, March 10
- Job Training and Development, educating and training the next generation, is the topic of Tulare County Voices at 210, a monthly forum on local topics, at 7 p.m. at 210 W. Center, Visalia.
Saturday, March 14
- Annual Irish Fest in the Park from 1-5 p.m. at Recreation Park, 345 N. Jacob, Visalia. Beer, wine and food. 21 & over. Hosted by the Breakfast Lions.
- Patrick’s Day in Ireland at 7:30 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. Music and dance, featuring Riverdance veteran Cian Porter. 559 625-1369 or www.foxvisalia.org
- Toy-Anime-Comic Con from 11-4 at the Visalia Veteran’s Memorial Building, 609 W. Center, Visalia.
- An Evening of Music, Storytelling and Community Building begins from 5-7 p.m. at Veritas Art Center, 248 N Sweetbriar, Lindsay, with an art show by local artists Olivia Chavez, Gabby Santos, Mikayla Gutierrez and Silvia Rodriguez-Bryant. Followed at 7:30 p.m. with a live acoustic performance by two members of the Grammy award-winning band, Quetzal: Dr. Martha Gonzalez, acclaimed scholar, musician and feminist; and founder Quetzal Flores at the Lindsay Community Theater, 190 N. Elmwood, Lindsay. veritasartcenter.net/events/
Sunday, March 15
- “Assembly,” an afternoon of classic rock, 70s, 80s and new wave music by members of acclaimed local bands, at 1 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, 117 S. Locust, Visalia. 559 625-2441 or cslvisaliaorg/events
Saturday, March 21
- Downtown Visalia Spring Market from 11-2 at Garden Street Plaza at Main. Craft vendors, food, music, kids’ activities. 559 732-7737
- Downtown Kiwanis 5K donut Run/Walk at 10 a.m. at Mooney Grove, 27000 Mooney Blvd, Visalia. Benefits Kiwanis children’s projects. 559 697-3163
- Tea with the Directors of Arts Visalia from 11-12 at the art gallery, 214 E Oak, Visalia. Informal discussions on any art topic. Learn about Arts Visalia. artsvisalia.org/education/adult-classes
Saturday, March 29
- The Sequoia Symphony plays the best-known music from opera overtures, dance suites and entr’actes, including “The Barber of Seville” and “Carmen,” at 7:30 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. 559 732-8600 or sequoiasymphonyorchestra.com
March 28 & 29
- Annual South Valley Art Tour hosted by the Arts Consortium from 10-5. Visit artists in their homes, garages and wherever they do their art. Free. Map at artconsortium.org or 559 772-0001