The historic Merced County Courthouse is our greatest community landmark — in terms of architecture, by way of law, order and justice, due to local government, for its most eloquent gathering space, and as a history museum that provides a meaningful connection between past, present and future generations.   On Saturday, Oct. 4, the…

The leadership of Playhouse Merced appears to be stuck in a bitter standstill one week after police officers responded to an attempted Board of…

UC Merced’s La Galería art gallery has opened the show, “20 Years of UC Merced Art and Architecture,” to celebrate the design, development, and…

Kraken Theatre Company will present Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) for one weekend only, Sept. 5 through Sept. 7.  On a rural estate, tensions rise as long-buried frustrations, unrequited desires, and bitter disappointments collide. Vanya, his niece Sonya, the disillusioned doctor Astrov, and…

The Multicultural Arts Center (The MAC) in downtown Merced — nearing its 30th year of serving the community — is enjoying an impressive run of…

The growing Downtown Merced art scene will experience another leap and bound with the grand opening of Studio 99 on Saturday, March 8.  The space…

Cien Ojos Studio — a unique gathering and collaboration spot for local artists — is approaching its one year anniversary on March 22.  The studio is located at 1740 Canal Street in an upstairs, quintessential art studio flat. It’s a multi-use space where painters, photographers, and ceramic artists gather to discuss their work and…

The Merced Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) continues its efforts to support local artists and expand the community’s access to fine arts with its…

To celebrate the start of 2025, the Merced Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) is excited to host a solo exhibition of artist Li Ching Accurso, which displays a…