“Lagrimas de Amor” — the 2021 Dia de los Muertos exhibition at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) — is now open for viewing until Nov. 14. The annual reception for the Dia de los Muertos exhibition will be held Saturday, Oct. 30, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the MAC, located at 645 W Main St. The free event welcomes residents of all ages.…

Well aren't you all in for a fun treat! Kreepy Kawaii is hosting their second annual Halloween Art Show next Friday, Oct. 29,  from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.,…

Dragaret — a cabaret experience — is coming to Merced’s Multicultural Arts Center next Saturday, Oct. 23. The 21 and older Halloween event is being held…

It’s “last chance Sunday” on Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — the last day for community members to spot and purchase an art-related treasure for a low price at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center (MAC), located at 645 W. Main Street in Merced. “From Arts Closet to Yours” had such a great turnout last weekend that it was extended…

Pops of color meets anime characters meets current events in Goku Mcafee’s latest collection of work. The Merced artist is set to debut the exhibit “Goku…

With a major gift from the estate of June Jane Ripley McVey, the Carnegie Arts Center Board of Directors is pleased to announce the naming of the…

This week, the Times received a press release from the Merced ShakespeareFest with the following news: “With much sadness and disappointment, the local Shakespeare festival, Merced ShakespeareFest, has canceled this year’s production in Applegate Park.” When artistic director, Heike Hambley, and the Board of Directors planned the festival…

With the cast of Shrek The Musical in town and rehearsals underway, new COVID precautions are being put in place to ensure that each performance…

The latest artist to be showcased at Kreepy Kawaii Designs in downtown Merced is no other than Stephen Schertz of High Quality Arts. A…