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It’s almost here – and chocolate lovers can’t wait. The 20th annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival – known now as ‘Cowboys and Chocolate’ – will be staged in downtown Oakdale on Saturday and Sunday. This longstanding festival serves up something for everyone in the family and draws thousands of visitors annually to the Cowboy Capital of the World. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on ... Read More
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Registration is open for art, dance, and theater camps being offered at the Carnegie Arts Center and a beginning modeling class through the City of Turlock Recreation Department. Read More
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For Marylin Hayes-Martin inspiration struck on a flight to the Gulf Coast. Having turned the last page on “Cane River,” a family saga of four generations set in Louisiana, Hayes-Martin’s thoughts turned to her Cherokee-born great-grandmother and the line of women that grew in her wake in the Ozarks of Arkansas. “I knew I had all these great stories about these women and the hardships they endured,” Hayes-Martin said. “I said to ... Read More
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Spring has sprung, and for local gardeners and plant fanatics, there is nothing like taking a stroll through a perfectly manicured garden. In an effort to highlight the outdoor arts of Turlock, the Turlock Garden Club will present its first annual “The Joy of Gardening Tour,” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The tour consists of four different home gardens, each representing a unique theme based on accessories and floral ... Read More
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The creative endeavors of visual artists, poets, musicians, and the like will be showcased Monday in the Blue Owl Event. The Blue Owl Event is bringing together local artists of multiple genres and letting them create their works while guests walk through the venue and informally interact with performers and other community members. “It’s easy to forget what’s available in your community when ‘mainstream’ tells us what’s actually art,” said CSU Stanislaus ... Read More
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California State University, Stanislaus' production of “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare opened Tuesday and will run through May 5, with free admission to students and the public. The gates will open at 6:30 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheatre and pre-show entertainment starts at 7:30 p.m. The play will start at around 8:30 p.m. each night. The play is directed by CSU Stanislaus Professor of Theatre Jere O’Donnell with special guest, Chicago-based professional actor ... Read More
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When San Francisco 49ers quarterback and hometown hero Colin Kaepernick kissed his bicep after a touchdown run during the team's NFC Championship season, he started a Niner Nation sensation called "Kaepernicking." Although football season is over, Kaepernick's iconic pose is still inspiring fans. One of those fans is local designer T. Michael Alcordo, also known as "Kimo." "I'm a 49er fan; I was challenged to do a 49er water wall," Alcordo said. ... Read More
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Some of California State University, Stanislaus’ finest musical talent will take the stage Thursday in a Gala Concert event. The collaboration between the Turlock Concert Association and the university’s music department will feature traditional and contemporary music performances by CSU Stanislaus faculty and students, including the choral, wind and jazz ensembles. “This concert truly serves as a showcase for the Department of Music in that it will feature all of our major ... Read More
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Turlock Youth Performing Arts' newest show, "Once on the Island Jr.," will transport audience members to a tropical paradise through colorful costumes and songs. An adaptation of the popular fairy tale "The Little Mermaid," "Once on the Island Jr." tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the ... Read More
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