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Tower District Events 2010 |
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Date: |
Sunday, February 14, 2010 |
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Event Title: |
Tower District Grand Mardi Gras Parade |
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Location: |
Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
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Time: |
Parade Starts at 1:00 p.m. |
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Description: |
Themed floats, krewes, bands, and all sorts of merriment and |
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revelry! Celebrations throughout the Tower District. |
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Contact: |
(559) 497-8362 |
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Date: |
March 4-13, 2010 |
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Event Title: |
The Rogue Festival |
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Location: |
Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
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Time: |
Show times vary - see www.roguefestival.com
for schedule |
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Description: |
A local arts festival celebrating independent performers and artists. This
annual |
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celebration is made up of theater, music, dance, film, performance art, |
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puppetry, spoken word, storytelling, visual arts, and more! |
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Contact: |
(559) 709-1464 John |
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Date: |
Saturday, April 10, 2010 |
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Event Title: |
Tower Classic Car Show |
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Location: |
Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
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Time: |
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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Description: |
Over 500 classic cars on display. Everything from hot rods |
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to vintage makes & models. Live music, food, and fun for the whole family! |
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Contact: |
(559) 497-8362 |
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Date: |
April 16-18, 2010 |
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Event Title: |
Fresno Filmworks Film Festival |
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Location: |
Tower Theatre (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
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Time: |
Film times vary |
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Description: |
Three-day film festival featuring independent, experimental and foreign
movies. |
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Contact: |
Jim Piper (559) 227-8183 |
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Date: |
Thursday, May 13, 2010 |
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Event Title: |
Taste & Toast of the Tower |
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Location: |
Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
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Time: |
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. |
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Description: |
A walking tour of the Tower District offering food, product, and beverage |
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samplings at more than two dozen locations. Wine tastings at select
locations. |
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Contact: |
(559) 497-8362 |
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Date: |
Saturday, June 5, 2010 |
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Event Title: |
Rainbow Pride Parade & Festival |
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Location: |
Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
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Time: |
10 a.m. Parade, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Festival |
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Description: |
A celebration of the GLBT community with floats, cars, |
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walking groups, singers and dancers. |
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Contact: |
(559) 486-3464 |
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Date: |
Sunday, August 8, 2010 |
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Event Title: |
Jamaica My Weekend Caribbean Music Celebration |
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Location: |
Fresno, St. Therese Lawn (Floradora & Maroa Avenues) |
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Time: |
5:00 to 10:00 p.m. |
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Description: |
Reggae and Caribbean music, arts and crafts booths, |
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Jamaican food, children's activities, and the famous |
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Beverage Oasis. |
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Contact: |
(559) 497-8362 |
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Date: |
September 16-20, 2010 |
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Event Title: |
Fresno Reel Pride Film Festival |
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Location: |
Fresno, Tower Theatre (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
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Time: |
Film times vary |
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Description: |
One of the largest gay and lesbian film festivals in the U.S. |
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A celebration of gay and lesbian cinema and a premiere cultural event. |
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Contact: |
(559) 497-8362 |
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Date: |
Sunday, September 26, 2010 |
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Event Title: |
Central Valley Craft Brewers Oktoberfest |
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Location: |
Fresno, Behind Tower Theatre (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
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Time: |
Noon to 5:00 p.m. |
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Description: |
Taste samples from dozens of micro-breweries and local wineries and learn |
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how they are produced from the brewers and vintners, themselves. Plus, live |
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music, food and product vendors. |
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Contact: |
(559) 497-8362 |
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Date: |
Saturday, October 30, 2010 |
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Event Title: |
Pooch Parade, Canine Carnival & Costume Contest |
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Location: |
Fresno, Behind Tower Theatre (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
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Time: |
1:00 to 5:00 p.m. |
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Description: |
Prizes for Best Dog Costume, Best Dog/Owner Costume Combo, |
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Cutest Dog, and Ugliest Dog. Dog-oriented booths, canine entertainers |
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and demonstrations, Beer & Bone Garden and lots of furry fun! |
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Contact: |
(559) 497-8362 |
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Date: |
Friday, December 10, 2010 |
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Event Title: |
Holiday Fun in the Tower |
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Location: |
Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues) |
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Time: |
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. |
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Description: |
Be serenaded by carolers while enjoying dinner at your favorite |
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Tower restaurant. Take a free ride on a holiday pedicab through |
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the neighborhood. Visit Santa in front of the Tower Theatre. |
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Contact: |
(559) 497-8362 |
