Antiques are having a moment. Everything from bright and bold textiles, garments, and weavings are sought after items at antique stores. Other trends in the antique market include statement-making lamps and chandeliers. Not only are they functional in adding light to a room, but they add glamour and create a WOW moment. Fresno is proud to have a huge selection of antique and collectible stores.

Just because an item is old does not make it an antique. Items identified as antiques are purchased and acquired for personal use, gifts, and in the case of dealers and brokers, for profit. It is characteristic to define an antique as being at least 100 years old. However, in reality, an object does not need to reach an age of 100 years to be labeled as an antique. One example is an automobile because cars that are 50 years of age (or less) are typically identified as antique automobiles.

Antiquing has grown in popularity over the years, and today it’s especially popular among millennials. This can be attributed to awareness and a commitment to sustainability today. Young people are choosing to buy pre-owned items to decorate their apartment and homes, over brand new items. The antique market was once dominated by older men, but that’s shifted to young women who can’t buy enough vintage clothing and want to reduce their carbon footprint. In addition to the sustainability reasons, the younger generation finds antiques to be a thrifty option and appreciates their level of quality. There’s truth to the saying, “they don’t make them like they used to.”

Part of the appeal of shopping in an antique store is that you never know what treasure you’re going to find. You might discover mid-century modern tables, art deco lamps, vintage dresses, a typewriter, artwork, or jewelry.

There are some items that are consistently top sellers in an antique store, including vintage toys and kitchen items. Recently there has been a greater interest in boho decor, metal items, and farm signs.

One of Fresno’s popular antique shops is Chesterfield’s Antiques and Consignments, boasting 12,000 square feet of showroom space. High-end brands such as Lalique and Tiffany can be found at Chesterfield’s and furniture of every finish can be found, including Mahogany, cherry wood, American pine, and walnut.



Owners of Palm & Olive Vintage & Antiques, Eric Ram and George Huddleston, have been in the antique business for decades. Located at 302 E Olive Ave. on the southeast corner of Palm and Olive Avenues, Palm & Olive sells all kinds of antiques, ranging from 1762-1980s. Their buyers come from near and far to shop Palm & Olive Antiques.

Modern design is less about following the “rules” and more about showing off items that you connect with. Mixing and matching are in! Disparate pieces can be combined to make an individual, unique look. So visit the antique stores in Fresno and purchase the items that you’re drawn to, rather than the pieces that you think will make you money in the future, or the experts tell you to buy. You’re the one living in your home with the purchase, so it’s important to find an antique you love.

Are you familiar with KLSD? If you love awesome, locally-made apparel, supporting women-owned businesses and generally positive and empowering people – it’s time you get to know this business stat.

KLSD was started five years ago in the garage of founder Alexandra Register. She was searching for a way to satisfy her need to create as well as escape the trappings of a corporate work environment. The brand became known for awesome apparel such as hats, and also tanks and t-shirts with empowering or localized phrases and cool designs. 

Since 2014, KLSD had grown and the business moved from a garage to an office of its own and from a one-woman show to a team of seven fantastic women. The brand also expanded to offer home décor and custom party favors. 

KLSD is more than just a provider of well-designed goods – it has grown to become a presence in the Central Valley seeking to connect, empower and motivate women. Each week, Register publishes awesome content online such as delicious dinner recipes with step-by-step walkthroughs in partnership with Chef Shayna Telesmanic and fitness tips from fitness instructor Christine Brown. 

The KLSD website also features stories of women and mothers who have overcome difficult things in life – told firsthand with the intent to inspire and reduce isolation for others experiencing similar challenges such as infertility and post-partum depression or the stress of being married to a first-responder or coping with anxiety.

Having a larger, retail shop in Downtown Fresno and being able to connect in new ways with local women have been goals for Register for some time, and earlier this Spring at an ArtHop held in the Peerless Building, she was able to share that she was making that dream a reality and moving KLSD into the building in the coming months. 

The new Downtown location opened with a grand opening celebration that was held on Friday, August 16^th 5-9pm. It featured Brick Loven (wood-fired pizza) Tacos Jacinto and Sno Café food trucks as well cold-brewed coffee and tea from Fulton Street Coffee and cocktails from D’S House Fresno. There was also music from DJHunnitK and chances to win shop discounts through playing games. The event and the shop are family-friendly and you’ll be able to shop KLSD merchandise for the first time in its new home. The new KLSD is located at 1755 Broadway Street in Fresno, 93721. Even if you couldn’t make the grand opening event – you’ll want to make time to visit KLSD soon! Shop their awesome goods in advance online here.

Welcome to the weekend Fresno! If you’re looking for something to do this weekend we have you covered with our weekly weekend events guide:

Friday 

• Feel Good Friday with DJ Burns & Bawmbeats- Full Circle Olympic Tower District: 1426 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 @7:30pm-11:30pm Event Link
• The Shop at KLSD Grand Opening!- The Shop at KLSD: 1755 Broadway Street #105, Fresno, CA 93721 @5pm-9pm Event Link
• Paint & Sip “Dusk on the Docks”- Pinot’s Palette: 6763 N Palm Avenue, Fresno, CA 93704 @7pm-9pm Event Link
• Caravanserai- Engelmann Cellars: 3275 N Rolinda Ave, Fresno, CA 93723 @7pm-10pm Event Link
• Friday Night Farmers Market- Old Town Clovis: 456 Clovis Ave, Ste 2, Clovis, CA 93612 @5:30pm-9pm Event Link
• Tony’s Tacos at Clovis!- Tactical OPS Brewing: 1131 Railroad, Clovis, CA 93612 @5pm-9pm Event Link
• Reptile Show: Family Happy Hour- Moravia Wines: 3620 N Bishop Ave, Fresno, CA 93723 @6pm-9pm Event Link

Saturday 

• BOOTS IN THE PARK Chase Rice, Raelynn & Clare Dunn- Woodward Park Amphitheater: 7775 North Friant Road, Fresno, CA 93720 @3pm-10pm Event Link
• Clear the Shelter!- Central California SPCA: 103 S Hughes Ave, Fresno, CA 93706 @10am-4pm Event Link 
• Taco Truck Throwdown 9- Chukchansi Park: 1800 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721 @3pm-12am Event Link
• 2 Year Anniversary Party!- The Revue: 620 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 @10am-2pm Event Link
• Race the Peak Trail Run & Brew Fest- China Peak Resort: 59265 Highway 168, Lakeshore, CA 93634 @7:30am-3:30pm Event Link
• Her Greater Joy Gathering- Peerless Building: 1755 Broadway Street, Fresno, CA 93721 @2pm-4pm Event Link
• Fall Kids Fest!- Bowlero Fresno: 6450 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93710 @10am-2pm Event Link
• Jason Cade LIVE- Sequoia Brewing Company Tower: 777 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 @9pm-12am Event Link
• Kids Yoga (ages 5-12) W/ Ashley- Old Town Yoga: 325 Clovis, Ave, Clovis, CA 93612 @11:15am-12:15pm Event Link
• The Super Run- Woodward Park: 7775 N Friant Rd, Fresno, CA 93720 @8am-11am Event Link

Sunday 

• Jackson Browne- Warnors Theatre: 1400 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721 @8pm Event Link
• Bring Your Own BBQ Day- Island Waterpark: 6099 W Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA 93723 @11am-7pm Event Link
• Back to School Woga- The Local: 401 Clovis Ave, Clovis, CA 93612 @4:15pm-5pm Event Link
• Big Fresno Fair “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive- The Big Fresno Fair: 1121 S Chance Ave, Fresno, CA 93702 @5am-5pm Event Link
• Se.Lah- Fulton 55: 875 Divisadero, Fresno, CA 93721 @8pm-11pm Event Link
• Sunday Brunch- THE POINT Patio Bar & Bistro: 2940 E Nees Ave, Fresno, CA 93720 @10am-12:30pm Event Link

-Jason

The northeast corner of Herndon and Marks Avenues in northwest Fresno is experiencing a renaissance and those who live nearby are not at all sad about it.

It began with the return of Starbucks into the red brick building where it once existed, (but later left due to the sheer volume of Starbucks locations that opened during too short a period of time to support business during economic downturn) and continued with the addition of beloved artisan ice cream shop Ampersand’s second location on the other end of the building. 

This past week, saw the kickoff of another exciting era for the corner as Mad Duck neighborhood tap house opened their third Fresno location with a bang just across the driveway from Ampersand in a brand new custom building with space for both their brewery functions and their largest restaurant yet. 

Mad Duck officially opened its new location’s doors on July 31^st, and this weekend my family and I visited in honor of my “29^th” (give or take a few years) birthday. This new location opens to a large dining room with an additional back room that holds more tables, and a large bar is located on the right-hand side as you enter. The brewery is behind that and can be seen through large windows. 

The Herndon and Marks Mad Duck also features an expansive patio (similar to the one across from Maya Cinemas) which will be really enjoyable as the weather cools this fall. 

If you decide to go check out Mad Duck’s new digs, there are some great specials going on that will make it extra worth your while! On Mondays, they are featuring $4 Mad Duck brew pints, Tuesdays are Happy Hour all day long, Wednesdays offer Happy Hour and Street Tacos from 8pm to close, Thursday’s special will be $3 (select) cocktails, Fridays select whiskeys and Mad Duck pints for just $3. On the weekends, if it’s Saturday you can fill a Mad Duck growler for just $12 and on Sundays you can enjoy $4 Mimosas or Bloody Marys. Mad Duck is open 7 days a week from 11am to midnight, and their new location is on the northeast corner of Herndon and Marks. If you have questions, their website is here or you can give them a call at 325-3825.

From the Clovis Community Fair to Woodstock Night at Chukchansi Park, there’s so much to do this weekend. Here’s our definitive guide to what’s hot & happening this weekend:

Friday

• Double Birthday Bash!- Yogi Berry: 8951 N. Cedar, Fresno, CA 93720 @6pm-11:30pm Event Link
• Clovis Community Fair- Grace Place Clovis: 375 5th St, Clovis, CA 93612 @4pm-9pm Event Link
• Christian Fellowship Night- Fresno Grizzlies: 1800 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721 @7:05pm-10:05pm Event Link
• IRATION LIVE From Paradise! W/ Fortunate Youth & Katastro- Woodward Park Rotary Amphitheater: 7775 North Friant Road, Fresno, CA 93720 @4:30pm Event Link
• Preparing for Havasupai Falls- Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company: 745 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721 @6:30pm-8pm Event Link
• Clovis Farmers Market Blood Drive- Clovis Farmers Market: 433 Pollasky Ave, Clovis, CA 93612 @5pm-8pm Event Link

Saturday 

• Pre-Season: Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49rs- Elite Tailgate Party @11am Event Link
• Moonlight Honky Tonk Summer Celebration- The Vineyards California Armenian Home: 6720 E. Kings Canyon, Fresno, CA 93727 @6pm-12am Event Link
• Woodstock Night- Chukchansi Park: Fresno, CA 93721 @7:05pm-10:05pm Event Link
• Cumbia | Sound: Very Be Careful- Full Circle Brewing Co.: 620 F St, Fresno, CA 93706 @8pm-1am Event Link
• Cheesecake!- Tactical OPS Brewing: 1131 Railroad, Clovis, CA 93612 @5pm-9pm Event link
• Metallica Tribute Masters of Puppets- ApCal: 32749 Avenue 7, Madera, CA 93637 @5pm-11pm Event Link
• Pupsicles & Ice Meows W/ Rita’s Ice Cream- Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard: 1102 E Champlain Dr, Ste 108, Fresno, CA 93720 @12pm-9pm Event Link

Sunday

• Fresno Chaffee Zoo Aazk’s 6th Annual Bowling For Rhinos- Bowlero Fresno: 6450 N. Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93710 @5:30pm-8:30pm Event Link
• Namaste at the Beer Garden- Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company: 745 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721 @1pm-4pm Event Link
• CU At Bobby’s Tower!- Bobby Salazar’s Tower District: 725 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 @8pm-11pm Event Link
• Fantastic Wine and Music in Fresno- Engelmann Cellars: 3275 N Rolinda Ave, Fresno, CA 93723 @1pm-4pm Event Link

-Jason

Try and name a better feeling than escaping the scorching heat than jumping into a cold pool. You can’t, right? That’s because swimming is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day; you can just float around and relax or you can get your exercise in and play games with your friends. 

Not everyone has a pool in their backyard, but we’re lucky to live in the Central Valley where we have two major waterparks: Wild Water and Island Waterpark. 

With school starting in a few weeks now is the perfect time for a last-minute vacay and to spend your last few days of fun in the sun with friends and family. A waterpark is the perfect one-day getaway because it’s only a couple minutes away and you don’t have to deal with the added stress of packing for an overnight trip. All you have to decide is which water park will you go to. 

Wild Water Adventure Park is out in Clovis on Shaw Ave and is definitely more of a park for a family day at the pool. You can rent a cabana and innertubes for the day, so you have something to float on in the pool and when lunch rolls around, you don’t have to worry about finding a table in the crowded lunch areas. They have a huge kid’s area with slides, a shallow pool, and even a small playground all built just for the little ones. For the older kids, there is a wave pool and kids can choose how deep they want to swim, depending on how confident of a swimmer they are. In addition to the pools, they also have numerous rides that vary in size and caliber. But the newest and craziest attraction is bringing in all the thrill-seekers and is not a ride for just anyone. The Drop Zone just opened last year, but hundreds of people have already braved it. To start the ride, you step in an enclosed glass capsule and once you are ready, the worker pulls and lever that opens the floor under you, and launches you down a tube at unbelievable speeds. This ride is a perfect way to show your friends and family how brave you are! 

On the other side of Fresno, Island Water park is just off of the 99 and is a perfect day of fun for you and your friends. Similar to Wild Water, you have the option to rent a seating area as well as inner-tubes for the pool. While both rentals are optional, you need to rent a floaty to fully appreciate the lazy river, which is a great way to relax and cool off from the heat. Just hop on an inner tube and float around the river for as long as you want. But once you’re ready for some action, you can make your way over to the rides and get some fun on! They have just your basic water slide, but they also have racing slides. Up to four people get foam mat and test who’s truly the fastest on the slide. 

Now that we’ve told you all about the two water parks, it’s your decision of which one you want to spend the day at before school starts up again in mid-August. 

Written by FresYes Guest Writer Gianna Triplett

The Riverstone – Madera County real estate development bursting with opportunities at the ground level.

This new subdivision outside of Fresno offers a unique award-winning open space community.  

Riverstone – Madera County Real Estate Development Near Fresno Overview

Back in 2016, the Fresno Bee newspaper reported an emerging real estate boom coming to Madera County. The upcoming Riverstone development area as the largest approved subdivision in the last 25 years. 

Around 18,000 homes received county approval. Over the next 30 years, more than 30,000 homes expected. 

This puts Riverstone in competition with northwest Fresno, southeast Fresno, southeast Clovis, and a new development near Clovis North High School for home buyers.

Expectations that Riverstone can dwarf the city of Madera and exceed the current population of 159,000 in Madera County.

The subdivision with eight districts each having a community center with pools, kitchen areas, and exercise rooms. Also, small parks with trails. A working farm on the property’s southern edge maintains the community’s farming heritage.

Riverstone contains a 1 million gallon drinkable water tank. Also, it will retrieve more water through its recharge and water treatment system for landscaping.

Initially, 6,578 homes proposed for Riverstone on 2,100 acres. 

Riverstone – Madera County Real Estate Location

The Riverstone subdivision located north and west of the San Joaquin River on the Rio Mesa. 

Specifically, north and south of Avenue 12 on the west side of Highway 41.

Riverstone Wins Awards

During the 2018 Nationals in Orlando, Florida Riverstone was named America’s Best Master-Planned Community.

Also, in February 2019 the Fresno Bee reported: “Riverstone named the CVLUX 2019 Luxury Award Winner for Community of the Year”. Source  

Inside the Madera County Riverstone Real Estate Development

Its first district, the Lodge District, contains new stylish homes with parks and trails. Upon completion, the Lodge District will contain 860 single-family units. 

Another three districts will support new homes and commercial retail locals. 

The Civic District with 771 homes will provide a metropolitan feel with day-to-night businesses. Includes several parks and a community clubhouse. The 43-acre Market District will provide office spaces, retail businesses, and a grocery store. 

The Town Center with 575 homes expects charm and style to connect commercial space with parks. All these connected with a Main Street for shops and restaurants with a mixed-use central plaza. 

The Urban District provides a 45-acres zone for commercial usage. This includes dining, shopping, and live concerts in its central plaza. 

Riverstone Debut

The Business Journal in January 2017 declared the debut of the first neighborhood in the Riverstone development. 

Beginning with low $300,000 prices, the Santerra Collection featured one and two-story floor plans and sizes ranging from 1,600 to 2,880 square feet. Up to 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths and large covered patios called “outside rooms” combines indoor with outdoor entertainment.

Just the first of new homes in the Riverstone 2,000 acre community eventually maintaining 6,500 homes. Featuring 200-acres of open space and parks in walkable neighborhoods. Several community clubhouses and biking and hiking trails, including a dog park landscaped with citrus and olive groves and a community farm.

Lots of mixed-use and commercial space including retail, office, and service uses.

Madera County Sees Big Changes

The Riverstone development along Highway 41 changes Madera County forever claims Valley Public Radio. They expect Riverstone to become a city the size of nearby Clovis. 

Madera County never experienced a real estate development the size of Riverstone. In essence, a rural county getting a typical north Fresno subdivision.

Yet, the Madera County Planning Commission sees increased tax revenues from road impact fees benefitting the entire county. 

When completed, Riverstone residents won’t have to drive to Fresno to get gas and groceries as this will become a self-sufficiency community.

What the Riverstone Development Includes

The official website for the Riverstone Development provides maps, charts, diagrams, and lists its amenities as:

8 Districts totaling 6,578 residences;

Walkable neighborhoods;

Multiple community clubhouses;

Future Riverwalk with retail and walkable space;

Future schools;

115-acres of parks and open space;

Community Farm;

Biking and hiking trails with scenic views;

Dog Park;

Nearby San Joaquin River and adjacent lake; and

Sustainable water supply.

Other Riverstone Development Benefits

Besides the amenities inside this development, two others include:

Just 5 miles from River Park, an outdoor shopping center in Fresno filled with retail stores (like Target and Macy’s), restaurants, and Edwards Theatres cinema.

Only a short drive to Yosemite National Park, a 1,200 square mile park filled with beautiful waterfalls, giant sequoias, wilderness, meadows, and deep valleys.

Contact Us at FresYes Realty to learn more about the wonderful opportunities to buy a home in the Riverstone development.

Steven Rich, MBA – Guest Blogger

Menopause the Musical Sun, Aug 18, 4 PM – Tower Theatre

A musical about… menopause? Yep. “Menopause the Musical” is a highly acclaimed show that’s now been seen by nearly 15 million people across 16 countries and 500 cities. Internationally, the show has performed in Australia, Brazil, Hungary, Israel, Malaysia, New Zealand, Slovenia, and South Korea, and continues to expand into new cities. In fact, the show was voted 2015’s Best Live Show by Vegas Seven and won the Entertainers of the Year award in 2016! The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Today Show and Joy Behar of The View have all given the musical glowing reviews.

So what exactly is menopause? Menopause is the time in a woman’s life that marks the end of her menstrual cycles. It’s diagnosed after she’s gone 12 months without a menstrual period and it can happen in her 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51 in the United States. It’s estimated that approximately 40 million women are currently going through menopause. Although Menopause is a natural biological process, it’s not something spoken about openly in conversation, let alone sung about in a musical performance. However, the physical symptoms, including hot flashes, and emotional symptoms are no laughing, jovial matter. It can disrupt a woman’s ability to sleep, lower her energy or affect her emotional health. On a positive note, there are many treatments available, from lifestyle adjustments to hormone therapy.

Although it’s simply a life stage, many women going through menopause avoid talking to their doctors about their symptoms because of the social stigma surrounding this transitional period. When people think of menopause, they associate it with growing old or sickness. In recent years, celebrities have started to use their platform to bring awareness to menopause. Viola Davis told Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night show that “menopause is hell” and a “dark hole.” It’s important for young women too, to understand their bodies and what to expect. The more we discuss the process openly, the more compassion and understanding there will be.

What makes “Menopause the Musical” unique is that although it’s geared towards something that every woman experiences in her life at some point or another, the topic is still somewhat taboo. This 90-minute production is looking to change that through music, dancing, and comedy.

The show centers around four women at a lingerie sale who have nothing in common but a black lace bra and all of the classic symptoms of menopause. The production’s main characters, “Earth Mother,” “Soap Star,” “Iowa Housewife,” and “Professional Woman,” quickly create a sisterhood as they laugh at their hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, memory loss, night sweats, and endless chocolate binges. This hilarious musical parody is set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s that will have the audience dancing in your seat all night long. 

A few of the 25 parodies that you can expect to sing along to include: “Stayin’ Alive” that’s been changed to “Stayin’ Awake,” Motown favorite “My Girl” that’s been transformed into “My Thighs,” and “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” which switches to “In the Guest Room on the Sofa, My Husband Sleeps at Night.”

In March 2001, the first show took the stage in a small 76-seat theatre in Orlando. Becoming such a phenomenon around the world, “Menopause The Musical” has been translated into nine languages and holds the record for the longest-running musical in Las Vegas history.

The musical isn’t just a nice night out, either. The producers of “Menopause The Musical,” have raised more than $1 million to benefit charities and causes aimed at improving women’s lives. In addition, men are encouraged to attend and those that do, learn about the process and how they can better support their partner.

The attendees of “Menopause the Musical” may walk in as strangers, but they’ll leave as friends, bonding over shared struggles experienced during menopause.  See what millions worldwide have been laughing about for over 18 years when “Menopause the Musical” comes to town on August 18, just before Menopause Awareness Month in September. Menopause Awareness Month is an opportunity to educate women (and men) about menopause. Get your tickets for this hilarious musical at Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts today.

The Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts opened in 1939 as a 20th Century Fox Movie House but was restored as a center for the performing arts. It boasts an authentic art deco theme throughout and is considered one of the finest facilities of its kind in California. In fact, the theatre was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.