‘Die Meistersingers’ rescheduled to Oct. 14
First billed as the grand finale of the Merced Symphony’s historic 65th anniversary season, the much-anticipated opera concert “Die Meistersingers” was postponed in June due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
Now the date is set for Saturday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m.
And this one will be worth the wait.
Guests will enjoy an evening of some of…
Berner’s dispensary changing way locals buy cannabis
In a bold departure from industry norms, Berner’s Cannabis Dispensary in downtown Merced is making some big changes for customers.
For those…
Sophia Lomeli is new Miss Atwater for 2023
Sophia Lomeli, a student at Atwater High School, was crowned Miss Atwater 2023 on Saturday, Sept. 9.
“I’m very honored, and I’m excited for…
Atwater Hosts Annual 9-11 National Day of Remembrance
The anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on our nation was marked by a somber ceremony at the Atwater Community Center on Monday morning.
The National Day of Remembrance ceremony took place on the lawn adjacent to the flagpoles alongside Bellevue Road, where local agencies gathered for the annual payment of respects of lives…
Hilmar girl embraces celebrity status, kids world record
Johanna Lawler of Hilmar is getting used to standing out — on and off the court.
The volleyball player stands 6 feet tall, and she’s only in…
Coats Speaker Series premieres at UC Merced
The Coats Speaker Series for Careers in the Arts and Media at UC Merced is a new way to offer invaluable firsthand advice to aspiring artists, as…
September and October events at West Side Theatre in Newman
The West Side Theatre in Newman has announced its September & October events. The venue is a beautifully restored 1940s movie house, now a non-profit arts center, at 1331 Main Street in downtown Newman. Tickets are available online at: WestSideTheatre.org, or call (209) 862-4490.
Monty Python's Spamalot
Sept.…
Help Merced’s Kiwanis Bring A New Train To Kiddieland
Editor’s Note: Publisher John Derby will be traveling abroad for the next few weeks on a trip in search of more information about his family roots. He hopes…
Hoover School dedicates theater to beloved teacher
Hoover Middle School’s Greek theater now boasts the name of one of their most celebrated teachers. During a ceremony last Wednesday, the outdoor…
Author, actress Karyn Parsons visits Bellevue School
Author and actress Karyn Parsons, best known for her role as Hilary Banks on the TV series “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” visited Bellevue Elementary School in Atwater to share her passion for literature and encourage a love of reading for students.
Her school day visit on Sept. 1 was attended by more than 800 students in three…