Merced artist Monika Modest this week completed the installation of a new 10-foot mosaic square on the sidewalk next to the Merced Theatre along MLK Way. The square — recognizing UC Merced and the university’s contributions to the community — joins with others on the sidewalk as part of the venue’s fundraising and beautification efforts.…

If you’ve enjoyed some of the Gallo Center Repertory Company productions over the past several seasons, including such outstanding presentations as The…

The 13th annual “California Centered: Printmaking Exhibition” opened this week at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center in downtown Merced. The…

The Merced Art Hop held its spring Art Hop in Downtown Merced on Saturday, attracting local families and residents to the Main Street area for an opportunity to interact with artists and take part in fine art activities. This quarter’s theme was ‘Art for Animals’ and encouraged those in attendance to examine their relationship with the furry…

Merced College Art Gallery will present an exhibition of painting by California artist Brett Melliar from April 1 to April 18. The public is invited to a…

The Merced Women's Club will host its annual Spring Fashion Show on April 2, in its clubhouse at 707 W. 22nd Street, Merced. The purpose of the event is…

Angelica “Jelly” Soza will be presenting her lecture, “The Impacts of Music on Children’s Academic Performance,” on Thursday, April 18, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center in downtown Merced. There is a longstanding claim that music makes people smarter, but does it really? Join music supporters for an engaging…

A loyal Times reader sent in these pictures after being really impressed with all the unique table settings at the annual luncheon for the California Women…

“Sex & Taipei City,” by Yu-Han Chao, is now available from Red Hen Press, Amazon, Target, and the Merced College Bookstore, among other booksellers.…