El Diamante High School and La Joya Middle School kick off the school musical season with a production of Big, the musical version of the hit Tom Hanks movie.
The musical and the movie its based on tell the story of 12-year-old Josh (La Joya student Jonathan Jones), who wishes he could be big so he wouldnt be nagged by his mother (Whitney Lawson-Hunt). Josh wakes up one morning to find out his wish has been granted and hes been transformed into an adult (James Yokley).
El Diamante High School and La Joya Middle School kick off the school musical season with a production of Big, the musical version of the hit Tom Hanks movie.
visalia adult school Best Bets: Local schools present stage version of Big,Editors note: Todays story on whats in season is part of a monthly series on local produce from...
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy This expertly acted adaptation of John le Carrs spy thriller features a frustratingly confusing plot and deliberate pacing. Still, its worth seeing for Gary Oldmans performance as the iconic spy John Smiley.
On Sunday,visalia adult school Rabbi Larry Friedman will introduce a 21-panel Holocaust photo display as part of Congregation Beit Shaloms programs revolving around the Holocaust around Visalia over the next several weeks.
Shame -&8224;An expertly crafted and brutal depiction of a addict drowning in a sea of debauchery. Michael Fassbender gives a searing, brilliant performance. Not pleasant, but compelling nonetheless.
There is no charge and the event is open to the public. A donation of buttons will be accepted for the Congregations six million button drive to represent the victims lost during the Shoah.
Whats worth seeing this weekend at the cineplexes? Here are my suggestions in order of quality:
Newly formed Visalia-based Fox Teeth -&8224;Nick Hernandez, Rob Dudley, Ryan Ratzlaff, Josh Powell, Keith Crain and Matt Sampietro makes its debut Saturday at The Cellar Door.
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The Artist This delightful tribute and re-creation of the silent-movie era is a pure joy from start to finish.
On Sunday, acclaimed Exeter-based flute soloist Tracy Harris wivisalia adult school Best Bets: Local schools present stage version of Bigll lead a group of musicians in the first concert of the 2012 Wyndll Chamber Series.
Flautist Christina Bellotta and pianist Svetlana Harris will also perform.
War Horse Steven Spielbergs sprawling, [adult school] adultschool Adult school offers diploma program (0) 2011-12-26 9:3:33 old-shioned epic about a boy who vows to reunite with his horse during World War I is unabashedly sentimental but always compelling. Highly recommended.
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Your guess is as good as mine at this point. Being a brand-new band its hard to know what to expect, he said. Were going to play to have fun and because we enjoy it. I think thatll come through in the show.
Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol -&8224;The fourth film in the Mission: Impossible franchise is full of terrific action scenes and has a sleek, no-nonsense plot. Its a must-see.
The Adventures of Tintin The popular European comic book comes to vibrant and exciting life in this rollicking childrens adventure. Its a must-see holiday film.
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The Dirt Daubers play an eclectic mix of Appalachian, ragtime and hot jazz standards and original music.
Two survivors of the concentration camps, Henry Ebstein and Jack Bulwa, will tell their stories and answer questions.
Details: The Dirt Daubers and Fox Teeth perform 8 p.m. Saturday at The Cellar Door. Admission: $5. 21 and older.
The message of both the movie and musical is that its not a bad thing to hold on to both the innocence and exuberance of youth.
When Choices asked Hernandez what audiences should expect, he had a refreshing answer.
James Ward is the entertainment and lifestyles editor of the Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Advance-Register. Email him [email protected]
Other cast members include Zachary Bland and Laura Castro.
Details: Wyndll Chamber Music Series at 3 p.m. Sunday at Spiritual Awareness Center, 117 S. Locust St., Visalia. Tickets: $25; $15 for students or seniors. Information: 592-9592.
The Descendants a beautifully acted, directed and written drama-comedy about a Hawaiian (George Clooney, in a brilliant performance) struggling to raise his daughters after his wife is seriously injured.
Details: Big plays at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26-28 and 2 p.m. Jan. 21-22 and Jan. 28 at L.J. Williams Theatre on the campus of Redwood High School. Tickets: $10. Information: 735-3501 or
You can check out more about congregation Beit Shaloms Holocaust programs at
You can witness the birth of a new Visalia band and also see interesting-sounding Nashville-based The Dirt Daubers play.
Joyful Noise -&8224;Terrific musical numbers and charming performances by Dolly Parton and Queen Latih make this musical comedy/drama worth seeing. Its a whole lot of fun.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo The English-language version of the best-selling novel features strong performances by Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig and a compelling story.
The event is at 6 p.m. Sunday at Congregation Beit Shalom, 115 E. Paseo Ave., Visalia. Seating is limited.
