# art notes (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover art notes. Page: Feed: --- ## [Q&A: Three friends and 30 years of history create natural laughs in ‘The Cemetery Club’](https://munroreview.com/2026/08/26/qa-three-friends-and-30-years-of-history-create-natural-laughs-in-the-cemetery-club/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=qa-three-friends-and-30-years-of-history-create-natural-laughs-in-the-cemetery-club) _2026-08-27 · Heather Parish · THE MUNRO REVIEW_ 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 . ## [Reader’s Journal: The glittering, dangerous adoration of visual art](https://munroreview.com/2026/08/17/readers-journal-the-glittering-dangerous-adoration-of-visual-art/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=readers-journal-the-glittering-dangerous-adoration-of-visual-art) _2026-08-17 · Heather Parish · 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 . ## [Culture Bucket for August 2026: From ArtHop to the River, arts events worth taking the heat for](https://munroreview.com/2026/08/05/culture-bucket-for-august-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=culture-bucket-for-august-2026) _2026-08-05 · Heather Parish · 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 . ## [‘Tis the season… for local theater season announcements](https://munroreview.com/2026/07/31/tis-the-season-for-local-theater-season-announcements/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tis-the-season-for-local-theater-season-announcements) _2026-07-31 · Heather Parish · 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 . ## [Rare private collection comes to Fresno Art Museum for sweeping handcraft exhibition](https://munroreview.com/2026/07/29/rare-private-collection-comes-to-fresno-art-museum-for-sweeping-handcraft-exhibition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rare-private-collection-comes-to-fresno-art-museum-for-sweeping-handcraft-exhibition) _2026-07-29 · Doug Hoagland · 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 . ## [Theater Review: Ten things to like about an eminently likable “Annie”](https://munroreview.com/2026/07/28/review-10-things-to-like-about-annie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=review-10-things-to-like-about-annie) _2026-07-28 · Doug Hoagland · 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 . ## [Now broadcasting: ‘The Arts Angle’ on Valley Public Radio. Listen for my one-minute segments.](https://munroreview.com/2026/07/24/now-broadcasting-the-arts-angle-on-valley-public-radio-listen-for-my-one-minute-segments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=now-broadcasting-the-arts-angle-on-valley-public-radio-listen-for-my-one-minute-segments) _2026-07-25 · Donald Munro · 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 . ## [Weekend pick: ‘The Birds,’ directed by Diego Sosa. Watch my interview on the latest episode of ‘The Munro Review on CMAC.’](https://munroreview.com/2026/07/24/weekend-pick-the-birds-directed-by-diego-sosa-watch-my-interview-on-the-latest-episode-of-the-munro-review-on-cmac/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekend-pick-the-birds-directed-by-diego-sosa-watch-my-interview-on-the-latest-episode-of-the-munro-review-on-cmac) _2026-07-24 · Donald Munro · 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 . ## [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 of experience](https://munroreview.com/2026/07/21/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-of-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=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-of-experience) _2026-07-21 · Doug Hoagland · 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… ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bnAL0KhBBXuL) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [In a case of the stage colliding with life, Chase Stubblefield tackles a role with a deeply personal connection in ‘Good Night, Oscar’](https://munroreview.com/2026/07/15/in-a-case-of-the-stage-colliding-with-life-chase-stubblefield-tackles-a-role-with-a-deeply-personal-connection-in-good-night-oscar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-a-case-of-the-stage-colliding-with-life-chase-stubblefield-tackles-a-role-with-a-deeply-personal-connection-in-good-night-oscar) _2026-07-16 · Doug Hoagland · THE MUNRO REVIEW_ The veteran Good Company Players actor opens up about his extraordinary performance and his own struggles with mental health and addiction. 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