The Atlantic makes a stop in Fresno by Donald Munro

James Fallows, a high-pedigree writer for The Atlantic, the high-pedigree magazine, has been having a grand time with a couple of other writers traveling to medium-sized and smaller cities i…

SOURCE: fresnobeehive.com at 9:03pm on March 10, 2015☆⚑

OPERA REVIEW: 'Carmen' by Donald Munro

I had performances and obligations for seven out of the last eight nights, and I was so swamped I allowed one review to slip through the cracks. But I still want to post it. I saw the openin…

SOURCE: fresnobeehive.com at 8:07pm on March 6, 2015☆⚑

Five weekend picks by Donald Munro

I’m going to chime in with five weekend picks — besides, of course, the last weekend of the Rogue Festival: KEYBOARD CONCERTSThe Fresno State Philip Lorenz Memorial Keyboard C…

SOURCE: fresnobeehive.com at 3:48pm on March 6, 2015☆⚑

Rogue Roundup for Friday, March 6 by Donald Munro

Welcome to the last installment of our Rogue Roundup series following the daily progress of Fresno’s 14th annual Rogue Festival. We kick things off with a very special treat — an…

SOURCE: fresnobeehive.com at 3:07pm on March 6, 2015☆⚑

Rogue Roundup for Thursday, March 5 by Donald Munro

The Rogue’s Heather Parish unveils her Rogue Festival SECOND WEEKEND STRATEGY: During the second weekend of Rogue, the pressure is on to SEE ALL THE SHOWS! With over 60 acts performing…

SOURCE: fresnobeehive.com at 6:09pm on March 5, 2015☆⚑

ArtHop focus: Neil Chowdhury's 'Burdens and Dreams' at Corridor 2122 by Donald Munro

In Thursday’s Life section I highlight the work of Neil Chowdhury, who joined the Fresno State art department this academic year to teach photography. His new show at Corridor 2122, &#…

SOURCE: fresnobeehive.com at 2:42am on March 5, 2015☆⚑

Opening tonight: 'Guys & Dolls' by Donald Munro

The national tour of the classic musical “Guys & Dolls” is making a two-night stop at the Saroyan Theatre. I got the chance to interview Todd Berkich, who plays Nicely-Nicely…

SOURCE: fresnobeehive.com at 2:38pm on March 4, 2015☆⚑

Rogue Roundup for Wednesday, March 4 by Donald Munro

We’ll kick off our daily Rogue Roundup with a rave. Beehiver Rick Bentley writes: The awards are in, and in the category of best performance by two Canadians and a New Yorker managing …

SOURCE: fresnobeehive.com at 2:28pm on March 4, 2015☆⚑

Rogue Roundup for Monday, March 2 by Donald Munro

Pictured: Members of Megill & Company perform “Sleep Cycles Dream State” at Cal Arts Academy/Severance. Photo credit: Victor DesRoches. Funny thing about the first weekend o…

SOURCE: fresnobeehive.com at 8:30pm on March 2, 2015☆⚑

Matt Black: an intense and highly talented photographer by Donald Munro

If you missed Sunday’s paper, you missed my long profile starting on the front page about Exeter photographer Matt Black, whose latest national honor was Time magazine’s designat…

SOURCE: fresnobeehive.com at 7:13pm on March 2, 2015☆⚑

'House of Cards' Season 3: Oh, what a twisted season opener by Donald Munro

I couldn’t wait for Season 3 of “House of Cards” to start streaming on Netflix. Neither could my Beehive colleague Traci Arbios. We aren’t binge watchers — not …

SOURCE: fresnobeehive.com at 3:41pm on March 2, 2015☆⚑

Rogue Roundup for Sunday, March 1 by Donald Munro

Welcome to Day 3 of the 2015 Rogue Festival. And thanks for finding these festival roundups back here on the Beehive, which has stopped its two-day technological tantrum. (Fingers crossed.) …

SOURCE: fresnobeehive.com at 4:39pm on March 1, 2015☆⚑

A chat with 'Iris' by Donald Munro

Here’s a great theater option for families: Fresno City College is opening what sounds like a charming play suitable for third graders and older.  “Still Life with Iris”…

SOURCE: fresnobeehive.com at 1:08am on February 27, 2015☆⚑