The Man Behind the Makeup

September 25, 2018

Filed under Entertainment, Film, LGBTQ, Tower

“The Life of Lei: The Man Behind the Makeup” showcases the many obstacles Paul Hernandez, the man behind the makeup himself, faces in his personal life. Hernandez’s drag persona goes by the name of Leilani Price, who, in particular, has stood out with her creativity, entertainment and fun personality. Fresno...

Fresno Reel Pride Film Festival Thrills

Story By: Toni Woodruff, Reporter

September 25, 2018

Filed under Entertainment, Film, LGBTQ, Tower

The five day Reel Pride Film Festival returned to Tower District on Sept. 19 - 23 with more than 40 films celebrating the LGBTQ community. “It’s the only place where the gay is the star,” Tiana Perez, former member of the board of directors of Fresno Reel Pride, said. This year, Fresno Reel...

Fresno Film Festival Celebrates 13th Year

Story By: Marco Rosas, Entertainment Editor

November 29, 2017

Filed under Entertainment, Film, Tower

Fresno’s Tower District is known for its art. The murals, poetry, dance performances and music are ingrained into Tower District’s identity through the multitude of events held throughout the neighborhood. The Tower Theater is often the venue for many artistic events such as this year’s Fresno...

Hi-Top Coffee — the New Coffee Place in Tower

Story By: Melissa Moua, Reporter

October 11, 2017

Filed under Entertainment, Food, Tower

Hi-Top Coffee made its grand entrance in the Tower District recently, taking over what was Café Corazón. The menu offers a variety of items such as coffee, teas, pastries and bread spreads. Its specialty drink is a two-cup drink called Low-Top -- a double shot espresso cup and a chilled mixt...

Tower District Welcomes Back The Revue

Story By: Paige Cervantes, Reporter

August 29, 2017

Filed under Community, Fresno, News, Tower, Tower District

The local business owners of Ampersand Ice Cream and Lanna Coffee Company have taken over the former Mia Cuppa Cafe space in Fresno’s Tower District, now known as the Revue.   Before Mia Cuppa, the location was named The Revue for 16 years, and the name is now making an appearance once ag...