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Kristin Lyn Crase discusses directing lifelong friends playing lifelong friends in this Good Company Players production. The post Q&A: Three friends and 30 years of history create natural laughs in ‘The Cemetery Club’ appeared first on THE MUNRO REVIEW .
Three books on what makes art obscene, what makes it healing, and how it illuminates larger forces at work in the world. Heather Parish recommends. The post Reader’s Journal: The glittering, dangerous adoration of visual art appeared first on THE MUNRO REVIEW .
Quick picks for August cultural events, featuring ArtHop exhibitions, a free opera performance, and an evening of poetry by the river. The post Culture Bucket for August 2026: From ArtHop to the River, arts events worth taking the heat for appeared first on THE MUNRO REVIEW .
From “Les Mis” to “1984,” here's every announced Fresno-area theater season for 2026-2027 (thus far), plus a quick take on each from TMR’s theater critic Heather Parish. The post ‘Tis the season… for local theater season announcements appeared first on THE MUNRO REVIEW .
Featuring 65 artists working in clay, wood, fiber, glass and metal, the "Heralding" handcraft exhibit offers a unique view of an eclectic American form. The post Rare private collection comes to Fresno Art Museum for sweeping handcraft exhibition appeared first on THE MUNRO REVIEW .
TMR's Doug Hoagland offers some fun tidbits on the things he likes in Good Company Players' latest "Annie" The post Theater Review: Ten things to like about an eminently likable “Annie” appeared first on THE MUNRO REVIEW .
The spots will air Thursdays through Saturdays. You can also listen to them online. The post Now broadcasting: ‘The Arts Angle’ on Valley Public Radio. Listen for my one-minute segments. appeared first on THE MUNRO REVIEW .
Guests are Diego Sosa, Seren Lake and Doug Hoagland. The show runs just one weekend, through Saturday, July 25, at Sunnyside High School. The post Weekend pick: ‘The Birds,’ directed by Diego Sosa. Watch my interview on the latest episode of ‘The Munro Review on CMAC.’ appeared first on THE MUNRO REVIEW .
As has been typical since the Measure P scandal broke, the arts council board of directors is not doing a good job of communicating with the public it's supposed to serve. The pattern continued with the rollout announcement introducing Nikkel. The post Analysis: As Lauren Nikkel moves into the executive director role at the embattled Fresno Arts Council, our reporter asks if she has the right kind…
The veteran Good Company Players actor opens up about his extraordinary performance and his own struggles with mental health and addiction. The post In a case of the stage colliding with life, Chase Stubblefield tackles a role with a deeply personal connection in ‘Good Night, Oscar’ appeared first on THE MUNRO REVIEW .
