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The Tower Theatre is home to a variety of entertainment events.

‘The Big Tell’ shines a spotlight on Central Valley voices

By Alexa Barraza, Social media editor
Apr 22, 2024
John Waters performs his stand-up comedy act "Devil's Advocate" at the Tower Theatre on March 29.

Prepare for the dark, funny world of John Waters’ ‘Devil’s Advocate’ at historic Tower Theatre

By Alexa Barraza, Social media editor
Mar 26, 2024
Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio in “Killers of the Flower Moon.” The production worked with the Cherokee Nation Film Commission on casting and filmed some days on Cherokee Nation land. (Melinda Sue Gordon/Apple TV+/TNS)

Three cinephiles predict stacked Oscar nominations

By Alexa Barraza, Cesar Maya, and Diego Vargas
Feb 1, 2024
The 13 selected filmmakers sit for a Q&A session after the showing.

The Big Tell showcases 13 documentaries that capture Central Valley stories

By Alexa Barraza, Social media editor
Dec 6, 2023
The Tower Theatre hosts a variety a different shows ranging from live performances to movie screenings.

After 15 years, Swede Fest makes its final goodbye at the Tower Theatre

By Alexa Barraza, Social media editor
Nov 21, 2023
Alexander Payne’s direction in ‘The Holdovers’ provides a comforting approach to a new holiday classic

Alexander Payne’s direction in ‘The Holdovers’ provides a comforting approach to a new holiday classic

By Alexa Barraza, Social Media Director
Nov 15, 2023
Crest Theatre is a historical landmark located in Downtown Fresno. (Alexa Barraza/The Collegian)

Central Valley cinephiles prepare for a fall full of local film screenings

By Alexa Barraza, Social Media Editor
Sep 27, 2023

Fresno’s emo-rock ‘hometown heroes’ Mom Jeans return for Sad Summer Tour

By Alexa Barraza, Social Media Editor
Aug 4, 2023
Left to right are Marshall Glaze, Irina Solomonov, Nick Lachey, Micah Lussier, Vanessa Lachey, Paul Peden, Tiffany Pennywell, Brett Brown, Chelsea Griffin, Kwame Appiah, Zack Goytowski, Bliss Poureetezadi at Sunset Bronson Studios for the "Love is Blind" season 4 reunion. (Adam Rose/Netflix/TNS)

Spoilers ahead: For two fans, Season 4 of ‘Love is Blind’ is complicated

By Alexa Barraza and Diego Vargas
May 3, 2023
After the set, frontman Vic Fuentes performs "Stained Glass Eyes And Colorful Tears" as an encore. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Pierce The Veil plays intimate acoustic set at Frank’s Place in Downtown Fresno

By Alexa Barraza, Social Media Editor
Mar 20, 2023
Syd, played by Ray Liotta, and his crew sets out to find Cocaine Bear. (Universal Pictures/TNS)

Review: ‘Cocaine Bear’ is an eighth out of 10

By Alexa Barraza, Social Media Director
Feb 28, 2023
Harris Dickinson, left, and Charlbi Dean in "Triangle of Sadness." (Plattform Produktion/Album/Entertainment Pictures via Zuma Press/TNS)

Review: ‘Triangle of Sadness’

By Alexa Barraza
Nov 15, 2022
Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer in Netflix's Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. (Netflix/TNS)

Netflix, stop exploiting Dahmer’s victims

By Alexa Barraza
Nov 8, 2022
Fresno State's Mariachi Orgullo guitarist tuning their instruments before their performances at the Bienvenida in front of the Kennel Bookstore on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. (Carlos Rene Castro/The Collegian)

La Bienvenida celebrates Hispanic cultures at Fresno State

By Alexa Barraza
Sep 27, 2022
Javier Forero is the Bass Guitarist and a vocalist for the band, Divino Niño (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Divino Niño performs at Strummer’s along with other indie artists

By Alexa Barraza
Sep 19, 2022
Aspiring writers from multiple high schools attended the hybrid event. (Wyatt Bible/The Collegian)

Young Writers’ Conference debuts its first hybrid event

By Alexa Barraza
May 2, 2022
Dean of The College of Arts and Humanities, Dr. Honora Chapman, alongside MCJ department chair, Dr. Betsy Hays, welcomes guests. (Wyatt Bible/The Collegian)

MCJ Student Film & Video Showcase held in-person for the first time

By Alexa Barraza
Mar 28, 2022
While previous films screened in the Peters Education Center Auditorium, COVID-19 has moved the screenings online. (Julia Espinoza/The Collegian)

CineCulture promotes cultural awareness through virtual screenings

By Alexa Barraza
Mar 15, 2022
The Contemporary Dance Ensemble performed their concert "Not What It Seems" at John Wright Theatre. (Wyatt Bible/The Collegian)

Contemporary Dance Ensemble premieres in-person show

By Alexa Barraza
Feb 19, 2022
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