The Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) will perform its 19th annual Festive Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m., in the auditorium of the First Baptist Church of Mariposa. Online ticket purchasing and downloadable in-depth program notes by MYSO Founder/Conductor  Les  Marsden are now available at:…

After many months of work, gracious donations and assistance, Forrest Johnson of Merced Scout Troop 88 has completed his Eagle Scout Project and…

The Merced College Jazz Ensemble will present “The Very Best of Big Band Swing Hits” on Friday, Dec. 15, starting at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Ken Taylor, this…

The Merced College Community Chorus is bringing holiday cheer to the Merced community with their annual "Let it Snow!" holiday concert and sing-along on Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 2 p.m., inside the campus theater. This performance will feature many familiar holiday selections such as "Winter Wonderland," "The Christmas Song," and…

Ring in the holidays and experience the magic of The Nutcracker — the beloved holiday classic for all ages. The Merced Academy of Dance has…

Merced’s Courthouse Museum was packed with people for the 39th Annual Christmas Open House. More than 800 people showed up for the event,…

A group of passionate humanities students from UC Merced have been working hard to produce and perform an original play: “Fire, Water, Poison, Hope: California in 2023.” The play is a collection of monologues and scenes that are based on a series of research conducted over this past summer of people from across San Joaquin Valley…

When Frank Alcazar hit the gas in pursuit of a voice acting career about a year ago, he knew it was something to be taken seriously, and there was no…

Bobby McFerrin — winner of 10 Grammy Awards and creator of the No. 1 global hit “Don’t Worry Be Happy” — will bring his musical creativity to the Merced…