Youths aged 9 to 18 will shine in “Disney’s High School Musical Jr.”, to be performed on Aug. 9, 10 and 11 at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center in Merced. The Aug. 9 and 10 performances of “High School Musical” will start at 7:30 p.m., and the Aug. 11 performance will start at 2:00 p.m. The cost of tickets for adults is $10 and for…

The Merced Multicultural Arts Center has opened two exhibitions running concurrently in the downstairs and upstairs galleries. “Stories of War” is a visual…

Students in the Merced City School District’s Summer Academy had a chance to share their work with family members this week. Nearly one thousand students…

A new art studio has opened up at 523 Main Street in downtown Merced for local residents of all ages. Smartypants Art Studio plans to bring the world of art to young children and their parents through a variety of programming and classes. At the helm of the new outlet for creative learning and experimentation is Dawn Bankson, who is…

The Merced Art Hop once again filled the streets of downtown with art last Saturday afternoon. Bringing local artists and businesses together, and…

With the Art Hop just around the corner on Saturday, July 20, businesses and artists throughout Merced’s Downtown Entertainment District are gearing up for…

Students from Merced County Office of Education’s special education programs was scheduled to put on a free public performance on Wednesday, July 3 at 10 a.m. at the Golden Valley High School theater. It’s called the Very Special Arts program and has been held for 22 years. The showcase of talent is well-received by an enthusiastic audience…

The Multicultural Arts Center in downtown Merced has opened its doors for a new, ground-breaking exhibit entitled Identity. Organized by local artist and…

Agatha Christie’s classic mystery 'Murder on the Orient Express' was performed live on stage at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center June 28 to June 30, and…