Tag: entertainment
Making movie magic
The secret to fulfilling a dream is to wake up and do it. Chelese Belmont, a native of Gilroy, is making her dream come true.
Fair attendance drops by 6 percent, but participation up
While county fair organizers were pleased with new attractions and a big boost in animal participation, paid attendance dropped by about 6 percent compared with the prior year’s numbers.
Riding the rails
Train enthusiasts climbed aboard the 20th annual Garden Railroad Tour Aug. 16, not only to get their fill of model railroads, but to help those in need as well.
Mayan story of creation told in ‘Popol Vuh: Heart of Heaven’
El Teatro Campesino’s crowd-pleasing pageant of the Mayan creation story, “Popol Vuh: Heart of Heaven,” returns, showing at 3 p.m. Aug. 23-24, 30-31 and Sept. 1 at the San Juan Soccer Field, 100 Nyland Drive in San Juan Bautista. And for the first time, the presentation will be shown in Hollister at 3 p.m. Sept. 6-7 at Dunne Park.
Guest View: Ditch the smartphones for parks
Today, it's not uncommon for both children and adults to spend hours upon hours with their heads buried in sleek, addictive electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets. We've replaced social interaction, and traditional play and entertainment with these little gadgets that constantly beep and ring, keeping us informed about what Jane had for lunch, an appointment we can't miss, an email we must respond to immediately, or even who has the highest score on Angry Birds and Candy Crush Saga.
Calendar & Briefs: Mission Fiesta set for Sunday
Find out what's happening soon in San Benito County in this week's Calendar & Briefs.
Calendar & Briefs: Hollister Airshow set for the weekend
Find out the latest events and announcements in San Benito County.
Mission San Juan Bautista plans fiesta
Take a step back in time to those thrilling days of yesteryear when the social life of the great ranchos revolved around the grand fiestas. Relive those great outdoor parties with caballeros chasing señoritas, meat cooking on an open grill, dancing and entertainment.
Cash prizes available to student journalists
Aspiring film, television, journalism and social media college students have the chance to earn cash for playing a role in changing the way people view mental health.
2013: It was a very good … it was a year
If there is anything to make you wistful for the good old days of 2012, it is the year we see today in our rear view mirrors.
