Tulare County Weekly Calendar

Community theater

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” a musical showing all the foibles of the characters created by cartoonist Charles Schultz in his comic strip “Peanuts,” runs March 1-17 at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race, Visalia. 559 734-3900 or www.visaliaicehouse.com

“Zombie Maker” runs March 1-10 at the Lindsay Community Theater, 190 N. Elmwood. Dr. Norman Bates, inheritor of the infamous Bates Motel, operates his property as a B&B. His magic foot powder claims to revive the dead. His cellar holds zombies and other monsters. 559 284-2223 or www.lindsaycommunitytheater.com

“Leading Ladies” by the Kings Players is a hilarious farce about two down-on-their-luck Shakespearean actors who discover an older ailing woman has been unable to find Max and Steve, who have a multimillion-dollar inheritance. They decide to pose as Max and Steve to claim portions of it. When they discover that “Max” and “Steve” are actually “Maxine” and “Stephanie,” they continue on, undaunted, in drag. Runs March 1-17 at Temple Theater, 514 Visalia St., Hanford. 559 584-7241 or www.kingsplayers.org

The Diary of Anne Frank,” the true story of a young Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis in an attic during WWII, is performed at the College of the Sequoias Theatre, 915 S. Mooney, March 7-16. 559 730-3907

“Mama Mia! The Musical” is performed by Tulare Western High School at the Tulare High School Community Auditorium, 755 E. Tulare, March 8-16. Google Tulare Western Curtain Call Players

Art shows

Arts Visalia presents a unique installation of plants, soil and clay by Jodi Connelly built right in the gallery. Also on display Feb. 29-March 30. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays from 12-5:30 p.m. 214 E. Oak, Visalia, 559 739-0905, www.artsvisalia.org

Arts Consortium now in its new location is featuring printmaker Gabriella Santos, the Arts Consortium’s Artist of the Year. On display through March. Open during First Friday art walks and Tuesdays-Fridays 10-3. At 340 E. Oak in The Lofts at Fort Visalia. www.artsconsortium.org

Brandon-Mitchell Gallery hosts artwork by father and young daughter team David and Noe Herrera. Open March & April 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

College of the Sequoias Art Gallery is showing “Darwin’s Finches” works by Eloisa Guanlao, Feb. 27-March 22. Kaweah Building Room 214 (downstairs), 915 S. Mooney, Visalia. Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-4. Free 20-parking in the front circle drive. 559 737-4861 or www.facebook.com/collegeofthesequoiasartgallery

College of the Sequoias Library has on display “Wordplay,” lithographs by Nick Satinover from March 5-June 21. Open Mondays-Thursdays 7:30-8, Fridays 7:30-4, Saturdays 10-2. Free 20-parking in the front circle drive. 559 737-6179 or www.facebook.com/collegeofthesequoiasartgallery

Lindsay Museum & Gallery shows “In Bloom,” roses painted by Julia Thornton and Shane Guffogg. Runs Feb. 23-March 22. Open Fridays and Saturdays 12-4 & by appointment. 165 N. Gale. 559 359-6393 or lindsayartassociation@gmail.com

Tulare City Historical Museum features a student art show Feb. 29-March 30. 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare. Open Thursdays-Saturdays 10-4. 559 686-2074 or www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org

The Center for Art, Culture and History in Exeter (CACHE) is showing a group watercolor exhibit “Watercolors: From Winter to Spring” Jan. 6-March 30. The show also includes woven gourds by Toni Best. Open Fridays 1:30-4, Saturdays 10-4, Sundays 12-4. 125 South B St. www.cach-exeter.org or 559 592-5900

Kings Art Center hosts “White Noise” by David Hembree, which explores cowboy imagery as it continues into the space age, from Feb. 10-March 17. 605 N. Douty, Hanford. Open Wednesdays-Fridays 12-5, Saturdays & Sundays 12-3. 559 584-1065 or www.kingsartcenter.org

Events by date

Thursday, Feb. 29

  • Opening reception for “Darwin’s Finches,” works by Eloisa Guanlao, from 12-2 p.m. in College of the Sequoias Art Gallery, Kaweah Building Room 214 (downstairs), 915 S. Mooney, Visalia. Free 20-parking in the front circle drive. 559 737-4861 or facebook.com/collegeofthesequoiasartgallery

Friday, March 1

  • 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

Saturday, March 2

  • 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 1stSaturday3R@gmail.com
  • Artist talk by Jodi Connelly, discussing her uniquely built “Embodied Terrain” show at Arts Visalia. 2 p.m. 214 E. Oak. 559 739-0905, artsvisalia.org
  • Artist talk at 1 p.m. by David Hembree, who is currently hosting his show “White Noise” at the Kings Art Center, 505 N. Douty, Hanford. 559 584-1065 or kingsartcenter.org

Monday, March 4

  • “The Stranger,” (1946) starring Orson Wells and Loretta Young, will be shown as the first film in the Classic Noir Cinema Series at The Center for Art, Culture and Historyin Exeter (CACHE), 125 South B St., Exeter. A discussion will follow. Vintage dress is encouraged. 559 592-5900 or cach-exeter.org.

Thursday, March 7

  • Heartstrings, a unique support group using music to foster healing of grief, meets from 5:30-7 p.m. every first Thursday of the month at 623 W. Willow, Visalia. Sponsored by Kaweah Health. 559 733-0642

Saturday, March 9

  • The Sequoia Symphony will perform “Banned and Boycotted” music by Sibelius, Shostakovich and Bartok at 7:30 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre. 559 73208600 or sequoiasymphonyorchestra.com
  • Walk with a Doc every second Saturday of the month at 8 a.m. at Blain Park, 3101 S. Court, Visalia. Exercise and learn about health. With healthy snacks. 559 624-2416 or walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/visalia-california
  • End of the Trail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K starts at 8 a.m. at Mooney Grove Park, 27000 Mooney, Visalia. Google End of the Trail Half Marathon

Monday, March 11

  • Carvin Jones, voted one of the 50 greatest blues guitarists by Guitarist Magazine, performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Visalia Veteran’s Memorial Building, 609 W. Center. Free for children 12 and under. carvinjones.com

Saturday, March 16

  • Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Visalia’s Main Street, 190 N. Elmwoodet, followed by the Irish Fest from 1-5 p.m. at Visalia Recreation Park, Jacob & Center streets. Fest features 20 breweries, food and live music. www.visaliabreakfastlions.org
  • “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) will be shown at 3 p.m. at the Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main. Free. 559 625-1369 or foxvisalia.org
  • Valley Liberty Band, a Portuguese/American ensemble, plays lively traditional tunes and modern favorites at 7 p.m. at the Lindsay Community Theatre, 190 N. Elmwood. Free. Donations benefit the theater’s marquee restoration. lindsaycommunitytheater.com

Sunday, March 17

  • The Kings Symphony performs their spring concert featuring their Young Artist Competition winner at 4 p.m. at the Hanford Fox Theatre, 326 N. Irwin. kingssymphony.org

Tuesday, March 21

  • Artist talk by Eloisa Guaniao, who is showing “Darwin’s Finches,” at College of the Sequoias. 12 p.m. in the Hospital Rock building, Room 133, followed by refreshments in the COS Gallery. Free 20-parking in the front circle drive. 559 737-4861 or facebook.com/collegeofthesequoiasartgallery