Local Entertainment News

What's On Tap

05/17/12

 Thursday Senior Dance, doors open at  6 p.m., every Thursday at the Veterans Hall, 1900 W. Olive Ave. Dancing starts at 7 p.m., with music by Jerry Hall and Trick Shot.  Pot luck refreshments will be served at 9 p.m.  Admission ... Full story

Cowboy boots

By Amy Witt

They are a must have! From wins to loses, love, fun, and even heartbreaks, they are with us every step of the way. They can make us feel on top of the world and frankly we cannot function without them.It’s fun to try to figure out why some fads... Full story

'Plaid' songbirds have roosted at the Barn

JAMIE A. HUNT

The Barn Theatre proudly presents the sublimely funny and entertaining musical “Forever Plaid” at 7:30 p.m. today. This play celebrates the music of the Doo-wop and harmony “guy groups” who sang throughout the 50s and early 1... Full story

A Texas odyssey

Trends and Fashion

By Amy Witt

As you all know, I was in Stephenville, Texas for three weeks for a designing adventure — a trip which felt like a year. All I know is I am so happy to be back home to beautiful Porterville. Leaving the state always makes me appreciate Californ... Full story

Welcome to Texas

Trends and Fashion

By Amy Witt

“Welcome to Texas. Now go Home” — As we drove from Dallas to the infamous town of Stephenville, that sign was one of the first things I noticed. Stephenville, in which I will be calling my home for the next two weeks, while I am the... Full story

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ opens tonight at Lindsay Theater

JAMIE A. HUNT

LINDSAY — The Lindsay Community Theater presents the outstanding Broadway hit “Little Shop of Horrors” for its spring musical, which opens at 7 tonight. With five performances of the play beginning Thursday through Saturday, April ... Full story

Fitness fashionista

By Amy Witt

Sweat, energy, the addiction, the sounds of weights banging, and the aroma we all know…besides fashion, I dedicate my life to being healthy, exercising, and Zumba! The gym, my second home which I dedicate 5-6 days out of my week, dancing and w... Full story

The Fallen Skystone

By Amy Witt

I am obsessed with turquoise jewelry. It is not an obsession really… it holds beauty and signifies who I am. German, Dutch, Mexican, and some Cherokee Indian is the makeup of who I am while I feel like my Indian heritage is my soul and spirit.... Full story

Porterville Pets

By Amy Witt

Horses, guinea pigs, dogs, birds….I am probably the biggest animal lover you will ever meet. My mom always says if I could have a zoo I would…maybe a petting zoo.I don’t have any children so my animals are my children. Pearl, a Ch... Full story

Designer for less

By Amy Witt

As a fashion major, blogger, lover, and designer, I am constantly keeping up to date with designers’ runway and couture collections. It always excites me when high-end designers design affordable collections for department stores. Feb. 5, Targe... Full story