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'Head Over Heels' featured many talented performers and amused audiences at Stan State's Mainstage Theatre. (Signal Photo/Kimberly Horne)

Stan State Performers Reflect on ‘Head Over Heels’ Musical

Kimberly R. Horne November 9, 2021

Stanislaus State’s theatre department is back and thriving with the lively performances of Head Over Heels, directed by Carin Heidelbach. The showings were the college’s first live performances...

Vintage books for sale. (Signal Photo/Katherine Walls)

Modesto’s Vintage at the Yard Offers Variety of Antique and Homemade Goods

Katherine E. Walls November 8, 2021

Vintage at the Yard at The Fruit Yard located on Yosemite Blvd. in East Modesto provided an interesting mix of craft and antique vendors during the seasonal event. The event...

Stan State gamers have had to resort to their own at-home setups during the pandemic in place of their weekly in-person meetings at the Stan State campus, which has resulted in a loss of members and student engagement. (Signal Photo/Esteban Pimentel Martinez)

Gaming Club Struggles Amid Pandemic Woes

Esteban Pimentel Martinez November 5, 2021

Prior to Covid-19, the idea of a global pandemic was just a concept relegated to video games and fictional stories. Now, the gaming club is one of those hit hardest by the pandemic as fiction becomes reality. Attendance...

Board Game Extravaganza logo courtesy of Niki Miligan.

Board Game Extravaganza Aims to Raise Money for Stanislaus Boys and Girls Club

JC Aguirre October 29, 2021

There's a new event coming to the Modesto area this November that promises to bring excitement and entertainment to the whole community, while at the same time supporting the...

The schedule of events for Free RPG Day at BlackRowan Games. (Image courtesy of BlackRowan Games)

Free RPG Day at Blackrowan Games Serves Customers Throughout the Valley

Rob Van Tuinen October 28, 2021

Despite the lack of game stores in Turlock, there are game stores in Modesto and Tracy. Utopia Games and Collectibles in Modesto may provide gamers with a closer outlet for their interests but...

Actors Luke Gonzales and Chris Hayhurst rehearsing their sword fighting scene. (Signal Photo/Angela Gonzalez)

Stan State Theater to Welcome Back Live Audiences as New Musical Debuts

Angela Gonzalez October 22, 2021

In wake of Stanislaus State’s theater department debuting their musical, Head Over Heels, the performance also marks the return of live audiences.  Director Carin Heidelbach had just been...

Photo courtesy of Stan State Penumbra.

Submissions Now Open for Penumbra’s 2021 Fall Call

Allison R. Westlund October 8, 2021

Submissions for Penumbra's Fall Call are now open until October 25. Penumbra is an online and physical collection of works such as poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction, reviews and art that are published...

Christine Duval & Jordan Jones

25-Year Art Veteran Inspires Stan State Art Majors

Shakeea T. Smith October 5, 2021

Stanislaus State art majors were able to realize that their dreams of opening their own art galleries or showcasing their own art exhibits are attainable goals during the latest Stan State Zoom Artist...

The Winners of the Costume Contest Line Up For Photos With the Judges. (Signal Photo/ Rob Van Tuinen)

California Republic Comic Con Makes a Successful Return

Rob Van Tuinen October 2, 2021

California Republic Comic Con returned to the Merced County Fairgrounds on September 18 after a year of hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The returning convention has been a staple at the Merced...

A variety if pumpkins on display and for sale at Dutch Hollow Farms' Fall Crafts Fair. (Signal Photo/Katherine Walls)

Fall Craft Fairs Provide Outlet for Stanislaus County Creatives

Katherine E. Walls September 23, 2021

Fall festivities are in full swing in Stanislaus County as local craft fairs begin to take place and provide affordable ways to get into the spooky spirit of the season. September 18 marked Dutch Hollow...

Many theater enthusiasts await the return of live performances at the amphitheater at Stan State. (Signal Photo/Kimberly Horne)

Lights, Camera, and Action to Get Back Onstage at Stan State

Kimberly R. Horne September 21, 2021

As 2021 slowly comes to an end, the future for theater and performing arts at Stanislaus State looks bright. When Stanislaus County went into lockdown back in March 2020, plays that were in production...

California Republic Comic Con logo. (Photo courtesy of California Republic Comic Con)

Previewing the Return of California Republic Comic Con

Rob Van Tuinen September 17, 2021

Pop culture conventions are returning after more than a year on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are several upcoming events to look forward to that will be held before the end of 2021, including...

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