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Things to Do: The Old Town Flea in Clovis this Mother’s Day Weekend

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Natali Carrera is a devoted coffee addict who also loves her nine-year-old son, husband of 14 years and bargain hunting at Target. She works full time with ValleyPBS as their Director of Educational Services and is also a freelance writer and YouTube vlogger (as a hobby). She's been told "bubbly" is the best descriptor of her personality, though she wonders if what people really mean is that she talks too much. Natali is a lifelong Fresno resident and Fresno State grad.
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Looking for a wonderful way to spend time with your mom this Mother’s Day weekend? If your mom enjoys shopping, vintage goods, supporting small businesses and tasty street fare you’ll want to snag a pair of tickets for the two of you to this weekend’s Old Town Flea Market!

The Old Town Flea Market was started in 2013 by Foundry Collective (and now Home Design and Co-Op businesses, too!) owner, Karen Chisum. In its first year, The Old Town Flea hosted 45 vendors and last year, it had grown to over 100.

This year’s two-day event, hosted at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds, will begin Saturday, May 11th with early bird gates opening at 8 am and general admission beginning at 10 am. Vendors will remain open until 4 pm on this first day. On Sunday, May 12th, gates will open for everyone at 9 am and the event will wrap up at 3 pm. For directions to the event, click here.

General admission is just $5 per person and early bird admission is $10. Tickets can be purchased online, in advance here.

Each vendor who participates in the Old Town Flea commits to offering visitors “amazing antiques, re-purposed items, and handmade pieces”. This year’s offerings include providers of home décor, handmade jewelry, beautifully arrange florals, baked goods, clothing, antiques and re-purposed furniture, succulents, candles, hand-monogrammed items, artisan soaps, natural beauty products and much, much more.

Food trucks and coffee booths will be present to fuel shoppers as they browse over 100 booths and boutiques. There are also usually multiple opportunities to take photos in front of prepared backdrops or with photo booth props – this is a very “Instagram-friendly” event, so be sure to snap lots of pics with your mom or friends!

The current list of vendors scheduled to participate is listed below. Check out The Old Town Flea’s website for updates and any additional event information you may need. My mom and I will see you there!


Map provided by The Old Town Flea Market

Have fun!

-Natali

Jingle Jam in the Park will get your family in the holiday spirit

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Natali Carrera is a devoted coffee addict who also loves her nine-year-old son, husband of 14 years and bargain hunting at Target. She works full time with ValleyPBS as their Director of Educational Services and is also a freelance writer and YouTube vlogger (as a hobby). She's been told "bubbly" is the best descriptor of her personality, though she wonders if what people really mean is that she talks too much. Natali is a lifelong Fresno resident and Fresno State grad.
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It can be tricky to get into the holiday spirit when Thanksgiving is still ahead of us, and up until the past week or so, flip-flops were still our weekend shoe of choice. However, if you have kids, odds are they’re already stalking the holiday toy catalogues, asking you about Santa’s list, and counting down the days until Winter Break.

If you want to support their enthusiasm and witness a little winter wonderland magic for yourself, Sierra Vista Mall’s Jingle Jam in the Park event is offering your family the perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit. 

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Sierra Vista’s Jingle Jam in the Park is happening THIS Friday from 6-8 p.m.! (Image via Sierra Vista Mall)

Your favorite Christmas activities all in one place

This Friday, Nov. 16, from 6-8 p.m., the Sierra Vista Mall community park (located in front of the movie theater) will be bustling with Christmas activity in celebration of Santa’s arrival. As Santa makes his grand entrance, Fresno and Clovis residents will get to experience a snow show right here in the valley!

Following the show, there will be horse-drawn carriage rides, Christmas crafts, and a tree-lighting ceremony. Plus, all those who are ready to bust a move will get to dance the evening away during a big, park-wide holiday dance party.

This entire event is completely free, including the horse-drawn carriage rides, and is being put on by Sierra Vista Mall for the community to enjoy. Sierra Vista Mall is located at 1050 Shaw Ave. in Clovis.

Jingle Jam also a chance to give back

Want to enjoy the event and help your kids get into the spirit of giving? Sierra Vista Mall, Les Schwab Tires, and FOX26 are partnering for the 5th year in a row to host a big toy drive for children in need.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy to Jingle Jam and it will be wrapped and distributed December 22 at the Poverello House. The Poverello House partners with dozens of local service providers and charities to match the gifts to children’s needs and wishes, so you know every toy donated will bring a big smile to a little one’s face this holiday season.

“One Enchanted Evening” kicks off the holiday season in Old Town Clovis

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Old Town Clovis will kick off the holiday season this Thursday, Nov. 15, with a special event titled “One Enchanted Evening.” 

This is the 15th year for this annual holiday event. It’s like one big Christmas open house, with over 30 stores and restaurants taking part. Classic cars will line the streets, and there will be horse-drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate, and carolers. Madeleine’s Bridal will host a fashion show of bridal and special occasion dresses.

“People can expect to find Old Town Clovis decked out in its holiday best to ring in the season,” says Kellie Hustedde, media coordinator for Old Town Clovis. “Many of the stores are fully decorated for Christmas and ready to help shoppers find a gift for everyone on their list.”

One Enchanted Evening

Stores in Old Town Clovis will stay open late this Thursday for One Enchanted Evening.

This year, the Business Organization of Old Town is hosting a social media photo contest. The first prize winner will receive a $150 gift certificate to be used in the area.

“Old Town Clovis is even more enchanting during the holidays,” Hustedde says. “Many stores are fully decked out with snowmen, garlands of pine, and twinkly lights.”

If you miss out on a horse-drawn carriage ride at Thursday’s event, they will also be offered on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from Nov. 24 to Dec. 23.

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Horse-drawn carriage rides will be offered Thursday night. They will also be available weekends this holiday season.

One Enchanted Evening

Classic cars will line the streets during One Enchanted Evening.

Big things happening for Old Town Clovis

2018 has been a year of expansion for Old Town Clovis. The new “So-Fi District” features popular restaurants like House of JuJu and Blast and Brew. It’s also the home of The Foundry, a boutique that features clothing, jewelry, and houseware items from Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia line.

“So-Fi” stands for South of Fifth, as in 5th Street. Old Town Clovis reaches from 3rd Street to the north to 7th Street to the south. The majority of shops and restaurants are on Pollasky and Clovis avenues.

Two must-stop places on my personal shopping list are Revival 23 and Peyton’s Attic. Both shops are stocked with stylish women’s clothing and accessories. (For a full list of shops and restaurants, visit the Old Town Clovis website.)

One Enchanted Evening

One Enchanted Evening is free to attend this Thursday in Old Town Clovis.

More info about One Enchanted Evening

There is no cost to attend “One Enchanted Evening,” which runs from 5 to 8 p.m. 

More details can be found on the Old Town Clovis Facebook page.

 

Photos via Old Town Clovis

Valley Sweat Life presents Behind the Scenes: Old Town Yoga with Desiree Heckman

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I grew up in Fresno. Relaxed in its calm breezes, listened with my dad to the crack of the bat at little league baseball games when I was a kid and now take my son to do the same at minor league games. I broadened my mind at its schools (I went to high school right here at San Joaquin Memorial, and to college at Fresno State!) I love that if I drive for two hours in one direction, I can be in the mountains. For two hours in another, luxuriating on a California beach. I can enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of San Francisco or Los Angeles, but still be able to come home to relaxation, calm, and quiet.

I love where I live, and I also love what I do. I'm lucky to be able to work in a profession in which I get to build relationships; one that has me meeting new people each and every day and helping them to build new lives in my beloved city. I'm lucky enough to work in a profession in which I can marry cutting-edge technologies and marketing techniques to good, old-fashioned, nose-to-the-grindstone work. I am lucky enough to work in a profession that allows me to work as an advocate for my clients; to use every tool at my disposal to get a job done well for them, and with as little stress and expense as possible.

I love my city. I love my job. One inspires my excellence for the other.

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Since my transformation, during which I lost 135 pounds, fitness has become an important part of my life. So, as often as I can, I want to bring to you a bit of the motivation that drove me to change my habits.

My friend Heather McCann has started Valley Sweat Life, which is a resource for fitness information in the Central Valley. With her blessing, I post on FresYes.com some of her amazing stories and explorations of our fitness and health community. I encourage you to check out Heather’s site and follow Valley Sweat Life on Facebook and Instagram!

[The following was posted on Valley Sweat Life on May 24, 2018 and has been edited for clarity and formatting.]

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Behind the Scenes: Old Town Yoga with Desiree Heckman

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Desiree Heckman is a yoga teacher and the owner of Old Town Yoga in Clovis. She graduated from Fresno State with a B.S. in Psychology and a M.S. in Counseling. When she is not practicing yoga, you can find her enjoying time with her husband and two young children.

Tell us a little about yourself, your business, how you sweat, and what you do when you’re not sweating.

I am a wife and mama to two sweet kiddos and together our family owns and operates Old Town Yoga. I am originally from Arizona but moved to Fresno with my family when I was 17. I attended Fresno State right after high school and earned my B.A. in Psychology and my M.S. in Counseling. It was there that I met my husband and it was really the launchpad for the life we’ve created together. Now, I cannot imagine calling anywhere else home.

The main way I sweat is through yoga, although I have been exploring acro yoga and climbing lately, as well. Outside of that, I love spending time with my family. One of our favorite things to do is take a bike ride to go eat lunch together.

How did you get started in yoga and what inspired you to open OTY? How has it evolved?

It is a long story because so much happened to get me here today, but it all happened in a very short period of time. I wrote about my journey in more detail on the Old Town Yoga blog, so if you want the entire story, check it out. If you want the short version, read on.

Old Town Yoga Desiree

I discovered yoga through Tone It Up (an online exercise program) in early 2014. I was nearly one year postpartum and I wanted to get back into shape. None of the other workouts in the program spoke to me like yoga did. I tiptoed my way deeper in the practice and continued to fall in love with it. I was unable to attend any of the local studios regularly because of time and money. I was a full-time stay-at-home mom and we were living on one income.

I cultivated my home practice until I became pregnant with my second. I was unable to practice yoga for most of my second pregnancy because of a pregnancy-related injury, and it made that pregnancy more challenging than I thought I could bear. At 38 weeks I decided I wanted to pursue a yoga teacher training so I could dive deeper into the physical practice after being on such a long break. I had yet to discover the multi-dimensional quality of a yoga practice and did not know how to access the benefits I was getting from the physical practice when I was off of my mat.

I found a teacher training that I knew I wanted to take, signed up immediately, and regretted it for the following three months until it started because I was so SCARED. My training was a 10-month process that challenged and shaped me into a version of myself I never expected to be. The process was so transformative I knew I had to bring that type of yoga experience to Clovis. I was still scared out of my mind, but I knew if I didn’t do it I would regret it for the rest of my life.

What changes have you made personally to excel in this?

Attending the teacher training was a big decision, but I truly believe it is the daily small decisions done repetitively that effect the most long-term change. I wake up early 5-6 days a week, and by early I mean 5:15 a.m. I make time for my yoga practice and to continue my education constantly. The amazing thing about this internet age is the access we have to experts all over the world. I am completing a training right now with the top two meditation teachers in the world and if it weren’t for the internet, there is no way I would have been able to do it.

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How do you balance it with the rest of your life?

It’s a moving target. So much has drastically changed for my family in the last 18 months that the balance is often very difficult. Pinpointing what are my three top priorities in a given week helps me stay focused on the big picture instead of drowning in the details of everything. When I feel overwhelmed by it all I try to think about how I would shape my life to look like if I had a terminal illness and just a few months to live. That brings things back into perspective very quickly.

What is your healthy living philosophy?

Moderation. EVERYTHING in moderation.

What makes Old Town Yoga unique?

Hands down, the community. The warmth and love that our teacher and students show to each other and to new students is irresistible.

The number one correlating factor to happiness is having a sense of belonging. That surpassed education, location, income, religion, and a number of other tested factors. Our world has become very disconnected from human to human interactions and having a place to feel that you are part of is a priceless gift. Our instructors are highly skilled, but their greatest strength is their ability to shower our students with love and connection.

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What’s next for you personally? What’s next for OTY?

A lot of personal self-work. I have been exploring my meditation practice more deeply, and learning to befriend yourself is some tough sh*t. I want to deepen that element of my yoga practice and continue spreading yoga in its entirety to as many people as possible.

I am co-teaching the next 200-hour teacher training that we are offering early next year, and I will be participating as a student in an advanced teacher training that we are starting this August. Continuous education is the name of the game for me. I find when I am doing that, the direction of my path continues to appear and guide me where I am supposed to go.

What advice do you have for someone wanting to come in to Old Town Yoga for the first time?

Don’t overthink it! If there is something in you that has wanted to try yoga, just do it. Find a class, commit to it and just get yourself to walk through our doors. Within five minutes you will know you made the right decision. I promise.

Enjoy island vibes at the 5th annual Aloha in the Park

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Fresno in October might not make you immediately think of tropical islands and refreshing ocean waves. But, this Saturday, you can forget fall for a second and enjoy a taste of all things Polynesian at the 5th Annual Aloha in the Park!

Aloha in the Park

photo by Maricela Velasquez

Free event for the whole family

Aloha in the Park is hosted by Hālau Hula I Ka Lā, Fresno’s hula school. It’s a free event for the whole family, with music and entertainment as well as food. You can wave goodbye to summer with some shaved ice from Leilani while enjoying performances from Usos (Samoan dance) and Hula Ohana of Fresno. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. with a Kino Hana Stretch, which is basically cardio hula. I honestly can’t think of a better way to exercise.

Aloha in the Park

photo by Maricela Velasquez

Bread and Butter will be there to dole out Filipino breads and cakes, and food trucks like Nay Nay’s Filipino Flavors and Bowlzeye will have delicious dining options.

Vendors include tattoo artists like Island Ink Tattoo, as well as goods like Honuvibe sandals. Basically you can find pretty much anything, especially if it’s Polynesian themed, so bring your Christmas shopping list (yeah, I said it!).

You’ll want to stay to the end of the event because there will be Siva Afi/fire knife which is a Polynesian fire dance. Central Valley sunsets are beautiful, but if you add fire, you have an even more winning combination.

Aloha in the Park

How to attend Aloha in the Park

To attend Aloha in the Park, head to Dry Creek Park on the northeast corner of Nees and Clovis. You can bring a blanket or lawn chair (or both) and enjoy island vibes in October. The event runs from 10 a.m. to sunset.

If you find yourself enjoying the art of hula, you can check out future offerings from the Polynesian Club of Fresno (No Te Here O Te Hiroa) or try out lessons at the Hālau Hula I Ka Lā hula school. Click here for more information.

Visit these local coffee spots in Fresno and Clovis

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Don’t want to hit up that chain coffee spot? No problem! The Fresno and Clovis area has more than enough local coffee spots to suit your needs wherever you are in town.

If you see something I’ve missed, let me know and I’ll add it to the list.

Tower District

local coffee spots

Revue in the Tower District [photo: Natali Carrera]

Revue
620 E. Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728
M-Sat 7a-9p, Sun 8a-8p
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Hi-Top Coffee
1306 N. Wishon Ave, Fresno, CA 93728
M-F 7a-8p, Sat-Sun 8a-8p
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Kuppa Joy
1900 N. Echo Ave, Fresno, CA 93704
M-Sat 7a-9p
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Café Van Ness
3204 N Van Ness Blvd, Fresno, CA 93704 (at Gazebo Gardens Nursery)
M-F 7a-2p, Sat-Sun 8a-2p
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Downtown Fresno

local coffee spots

Fulton Street Coffee co-founder, Octavio Vargas, and manager, Elizabeth Moreno [photo: Natali Carrera]

8th Notch Coffee & Gifts
744 P St. #102, Fresno, CA 93721
M-F 7a-4p, Sat 9a-1p
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Fulton Street Coffee
2011 Tuolumne St, Fresno, CA 93721
M-F 8a-5p
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Cornerstone Coffee
1463 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721
M-F 7a-5p, Sun 7a-1p
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USBean Brew Station
700 Van Ness Ave. (at Bitwise South Stadium)
M-Th 8a-7:30p, Fri 8a-5p
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Central Fresno

Collect Coffee 
3142 E. Campus Pointe Dr, Fresno, 93710
M-F 7a-8p, Sat 9a-9p, Sun 10a-6p
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North Fresno

local coffee spots

Yellow Mug employees dressed as Luke from “Gilmore Girls” during a special event [photo: Joanne Lui]

Yellow Mug Coffee
1137 E. Champlain, Fresno, 93720
M-Sat 6a-6p, Sun 6a-7p 
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Clovis

Kuppa Joy
518 Clovis Ave, Clovis, CA 93612
M-Sat 7a-9p
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Two Cities Coffee Roasters
608 4th St, Clovis, CA 93612
M-F 6a-10p, Sat 7a-10p
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On The Edge Coffeehouse
412 Pollasky Ave, Clovis, CA 93612
M-W 6:30a-5p, Th 6:30a-9p, Fr-Sat 8a-10p, Sun 8a-5p
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Brew Your Own

Lanna Coffee Co.
617 Broadway St, Fresno, California 93721
M-F 8:30a-4p
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13 Prime Steak officially opens in Clovis

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Recently I got the chance to check out a new steakhouse. Located in Clovis, 13 Prime Steak has been doing soft openings for the last two weeks and is now ready for the public to check out its aged beef, artisan cocktails, and cool, steampunk vibe. 

13 Prime Steak

13 Prime Steak, located in Clovis, is now open to the public.

An elegant but not stuffy atmosphere

13 Prime Steak is owned by John Marihart, who grew up working in the food industry. Years ago, he took a break from the restaurant business to start a family and to work in the technology field. The name “13 Prime” is a reference to Marihart’s return from that 13-year hiatus to follow his true passion: creating what he says is the only locally owned and operated prime steakhouse in Clovis.

Marihart’s intention with 13 Prime Steak was to create an elegant but welcoming place, not formal or intimidating like some steakhouses. The restaurant is very open, and includes a display kitchen where you can see Executive Chef Tommy Chavez creating seasonal and signature dishes such as Root Beer Glazed Bacon, Roasted Tomato Salad, and Shrimp & Grits.

A Chef’s Table that seats six is available for reservations and has an up-close look at the kitchen. Still under construction is a banquet room that seats 28 and features a private patio facing the Clovis Old Town Trail. This will be completed at the end of September. 

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The open and inviting dining room at 13 Prime Steak with bar in the background

13 Prime Steak

The Chef’s Table gives guests a look at the display kitchen and its 1,500-degree broiler

Prohibition-era and contemporary drinks

When you walk into 13 Prime Steak, you see its very well-stocked bar, which features a selection of California and international wines, beer including sour ales, lagers, and IPAs, and the restaurant’s mixologists, who are ready to create one of about a dozen signature drinks on the bar menu. If you’re into creative cocktails, 13 Prime definitely has you covered. The summery “Thank You Please” features navy strength and sloe gins, Aperol, lemon, agave, mint, and strawberry cream cheese, believe it or not. There are also dessert wines and after-dinner drinks like fernet, scotch, and cognac.

But the bar’s true star is the Tomahawk Manhattan, a drink that includes tallow—aka rendered prime beef fat—which is infused into whiskey for three days. You can actually see small droplets of fat on the surface of the drink.

13 Prime Steak

A number of sour beers are available at the steampunk-inspired bar

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From left to right: The Last Word, a Prohibition-era gin cocktail; Thank You Please, featuring gin and strawberry cream cheese; and the Tomahawk Manhattan, made with tallow-infused whiskey

Aged steaks and more

The Tomahawk Manhattan shares its name and inspiration with the Tomahawk Steak, 13 Prime’s signature dish, a 40 oz., bone-in ribeye the restaurant says can easily feed a party of four. Also on the menu are 16 and 20 oz. ribeyes and New York strips, an 8 oz. filet mignon, and the 13 Prime Burger featuring caramelized onion, white cheddar, and horseradish mayo.

All of the steaks are certified Angus beef, aged for a minimum of 28 days. They’re cooked in a 1,500-degree Montague broiler, which General Manager Jason Quigley says allows the thick-cut steaks to cook in a reasonable time, and gives them a nice char.

Chef’s specialties include Colorado Rack of Lamb, Pan Roasted Chicken, and a Black Coffee Rubbed Ribeye. If you’re looking to go a bit lighter, there are a number of salads to choose from, such as the 13 Prime House Salad with wilted spinach, applewood smoked bacon lardon, candied pecans, parmesan cheese, warm bacon vinaigrette, and fried egg. 

Those with a sweet tooth can enjoy Chef Tommy’s Warm Bread Pudding, Bananas Foster French Toast, and Grand Marnier Crème Brûlée, or a “Last Man Standing,” which features vodka, espresso, salted caramel Khalúa, and Averna.

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Sous Chef James Gunn prepares Root Beer Glazed Bacon in 13 Prime’s display kitchen. Crispy Lobster featuring spicy aioli and housemade pepper jelly is in the forefront

13 Prime STeak

A 16 oz New York strip, cooked in the 1,500-degree broiler, is finished with herb butter

Visit 13 Prime Steak

As I mentioned above, 13 Prime Steak is open and ready for you to check it out for yourself. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday. The bar, featuring cocktails as well as a food menu, is available at 4 p.m., and dinner service begins at 5 p.m. It’s located at 1345 N. Willow Ave. #190, which is at the northeast corner of Willow and Nees.

For more information, call (559) 216-1313 or visit their website here. You can follow 13 Prime Steak on Facebook here.

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Make your musical dreams come true at Gottschalk Music Center

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“Music can change the world because it can change people”  —Bono

It’s 100 degrees so you may as well stay inside and learn a new hobby, and it’s always a good time to learn to play an instrument. Perhaps some piano playing will get you through these warm summer months. And it can always get better with a guitar! Or a harmonica. Really, any musical instrument will enhance your life, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start.

Luckily, there’s a locally owned music store that has the experience and equipment you might lack. Gottschalk Music Center is a great place to take your musical dreams.

Gottschalk Music Center

A few years ago my son asked to play the viola. What’s a viola? I sure didn’t know it’s a stringed instrument that’s larger than a violin but smaller than a cello. I also didn’t know where to turn for information on my kid’s sudden interest in it. Lucky for me there are experts who know what a violas is, and how to start playing one, at Gottschalk Music Center. There are stores in Merced and Clovis, and they’re family owned. Whenever we’ve needed an instrument, or sheet music, or random stuff like rosin for strings, Gottschalk has had it. I like going there because I trust them to steer me in the right direction, even though I don’t know what I’m doing.

Rent or buy instruments

Instruments can be expensive, so it’s always nice to have someone who knows what they’re doing guiding you through your purchase. The staff is extremely knowledgable. Not only do they help you find the right-sized instrument for your price range, you can also rent instruments from them. In less than a year my son grew out of his first viola and needed a new one, so this feature is especially nice if you have fast-growing kids who are playing music on fancy instruments.

Gottschalk Music Center

Guitars galore! These are just a few of the options available

If you want to learn to play an instrument but don’t know where to turn, Gottschalk Music also offers lessons. At the Clovis location you can sign up to study guitar, flute, piano, and even the trumpet. They’re offering a summer special for new guitar students. If you sign up before July 31, you can get 12 weekly, half-hour lessons and an acoustic guitar for half the price.

From Disney to The Beatles, there’s sheet music of all flavors

So if you don’t know what to do with yourself this summer, or if you’re looking for a new hobby, try a musical instrument. The best way to get started is to stop by Gottschalk Music Center and get some expert advice. Who knows? You might walk out of there with a ukulele.

Gottschalk Music Center is located at 328 Pollasky Ave. in Clovis. Check out their website here.