Michaels is offering in-person arts and crafts activities at its store located at 655 Fairfield Drive in Merced. Some are exclusively for children. Cathy Bailey, the store manager, told the Times, “The activity changes every week. “If the craft is fairly involved, Stephanie, who leads the activities, does a very simple…

Tea Noelle, a 26-year-old singer/songwriter from Turlock, entertained the crowds at The Mainzer recently with her lovely voice and…

This 20th season is a busy time for Merced Shakespearefest! Not only are directors and editors, dramaturgs and composers working on post…

Summer is the best time to try really messy art projects, so join The Carnegie Arts Center for an energetic evening spent spraying and splattering with paint. The Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock on Friday, July 23, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., will hold a free Family Friday event entitled “Say Yes To the Mess!” They will have several art stations…

From more than 200 entries, jurors have selected 84 works that will be on display in the annual Carnegie Art Showcase exhibition taking place this summer at…

The latest exhibition at Kreepy Kawaii Designs in downtown Merced is a collection of colorful lettering and architectural graffiti artwork created…

Mercedians were able to once again come together and enjoy the sights and sounds of classical music — live and in-person! — as the Merced Symphony held their 2021 Season Finale concert on Saturday, July 3, at 7:30 p.m. inside of the Merced Theatre. Entitled “Reconnecting,” the show marked the group’s return to live concerts;…

In the coming days, if you happen to see someone downtown with a spray paint can in hand as they eye a street utility box — don’t call the police…

Merced’s world-class symphony joins in the celebration of America with “Reconnecting” — a powerful season finale that marks the Symphony’s return to live,…