Fresno Famous

This was a last-minute add for us, one of those a-band-dropped-out, can-you-play? Of course we said yes.

I have recently been involved in a class where I have had the opportunity of learning about the downtown area as well as the revitalization projects that are currently underway.

The historical downtown Fresno

This coming Saturday, October 24, from 11am-3pm at The Discovery Center at 1944 N. Winery (between Clinton & McKinley).

A great city needs a great downtown. Some may disagree, arguing that Fresno has wonderful areas to shop and dine; River Park and the Fashion Fair mall to name a few.

Paying for quality and not for quantity? Visit some local restaurant in downtown.

How does a downtown become successful?

I just recently attended the Re:fuse event in downtown and had a blast there. Then I got to thinking... What if our downtown was always like this?

To start, you can get yourself educated. From our friend, Elliot Balch, the city's Downtown Revitalization Manager: What's the latest with the Downtown Specific Plan?

(image) This is me eating some crazy-ass chocolate covered bacon. What will they think of next?