Arts panel gets to work on city plans
Merced’s first-ever Arts and Culture Advisory Commission reached its first major milestone during a special meeting at City Hall.
While news from the meeting last Thursday is not earth-shattering, it does indicate the advisory body on public art projects is kicking into gear at the right time — just before budget talks, and at a time when…
Lao New Year comes to Downtown Merced
The Laotian community of Merced filled Main Street with color, cheer, and holiday fun as they celebrated Lao New Year with residents, community…
Rural Justice Summit rocks Multicultural Arts Center
The Merced Multicultural Arts Center was filled with UC Merced students and residents alike last Saturday as UC Merced’s 2019 Rural Justice Summit got…
Easter In Mexico
Editor’s Note: This column was first published on March 31, 2005.
Although we have spent many years in Mexico, we had never been here during Easter vacation. We had been warned that all of Mexico takes to the road during this time of the year, and people pack the beaches from Cabo San Lucas to the border.
Our little Mexican house is far…
Powerful Pastels on show at Carnegie Arts Center
The Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock is presenting the exhibition “The Fine Art of Pastels” in the Ferrari Gallery from March 27 to May 26.
The public is…
Tahitian dance, culture celebrates 40 years
The Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete, which took place at Golden Valley High School from March 22 through 24, drew hundreds of people to Merced who were there to…
Luck of the almost Irish
Members and supporters of the American Legion Post #83 were serving up great dinners of corned beef and cabbage for the entire community on St. Patrick’s Day last Sunday in Merced.
Next Up: Post 83 is serving Menudo and Pozole this Sunday, March 24, 9 a.m. to noon. $9 for large bowl, $6 for small. All donation go to support the Legions…
1979 – 2019 — Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete to celebrate…
The annual Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete — one of the few authentic Tahitian dance competitions outside of the Pacific Islands — will celebrate its 40th…
Dance Kaleidoscope showcases dancers from local studios
Top dancers trained by local dance studios performed brilliantly at the annual Dance Kaleidoscope presented last Saturday at Merced College Theater.
The…
Hmong New Year Fills Fairgrounds With Friendship
Thousands of residents gathered at the Merced County fairgrounds to celebrate the Hmong New Year. Guests were greeted with the sounds of multiple live acts and activities ranging from volleyball and soccer games to the annual Miss and Mr. Hmong Central Valley Pageant. Those looking to find a special something for loved ones were able to peruse…
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