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July 4, 2009 7:00 AM July 3, 2009 12:12 PMIt's been more than a week since Michael Jackson's passing -- and the tributes are still rolling in, including here in Fresno. Here are four Fresno MJ tributes that caught my eye:
1. Here's the Drag Kings, the Fresno Grizzlies' dancing groundskeepers, doing their best MJ impression over the weekend:
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Welcome to another week of Post No Bills. Below you'll find the biggest collection of Fresno event fliers and posters anywhere on the whole entire Internets Concerts, clubs, community events -- it's all right here.
Give your browser a second to load, grab your calendar and start planning. As always, we welcome contributions from bands, artists, venues, promoters and regular joes. Send links to mosegueda@fresnobee.com.
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A little bit early, because I'm off tomorrow
1. DON'T GET TICKED: My big music pick of the weekend is Deer Tick, recently picked as the No. 1 breakout band at South By Southwest by Rolling Stone. They're also really, really good. You can see them at 9:30 p.m. Friday at The Cellar Door in Visalia for a mere $5. Here's a sample:
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We got more news about The Big Fresno Fair's concert schedule -- which now includes Dwight Yoakam, Barenaked Ladies and a few more. (We're still most excited about MC Hammer!)
Tickets will go on sale starting at 9 a.m. July 15. There are still a few dates open and I'm holding out for at least name that will wow me. For now, Fresno, what do you think?
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First Thursday Rundown: ArtHop, post ArtHop and moreFirst Thursday Rundown: ArtHop, post ArtHop and more
It's time for the July edition of Fresno's Busiest Day, where ArtHop collides with a usually busy evening of entertainment. Happens every month. So if you're braving the heat today and checking out either art or music, we've got your rundown:
ARTHOP
You can check out a full list of ArtHop happenings at FresnoArts.net, but here a few that caught our eye:
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Since it's now July, I'm in full-on anticipation mode for new "Entourage." My favorite HBO show (now that "The Wire" is R.I.P.) returns July 12. If this minute-and-a-half clip is any indication, looks like Vinny Chase and the gang are doing pretty well for themselves as we start Season Six.
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We already told you about the Spinners 20-year anniversary party tonight at Audie's -- and that's at the top of our list tonight. But if you're a 20-year-old looking for a party, you might consider the following all-ages shows:
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Fresno businessman/Granite Park dreamer Kirk Vartanian was officially arraigned today on assault charges. The Bee's Craig Kohlruss snapped this picture of Vartanian, who looked none too happy to be there:
No offense to Craig, but I thought the photo could be livened up a bit, so I went over to Blingee.com and came up with this:
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Don't say we never did anything for you, loyal readers. Today, we're helping those of you who are either unemployed or looking for a second job. We've found a few cool jobs in Fresno that might be worth getting your resumé ready.
1. Do you have experience making tacos? Want to work at one of the wildest places in town? Chris Meat Market is looking for help.






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