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$4.2 million grant program to support artists in region

The Heartland Creative Corps intends to support art by individual artists and organizations in Merced, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties with a $4.2 million program to increase the awareness and power of the arts within communities. The United Way of Merced County is the administering organization, and the Merced County Arts Council will serve as…

Playhouse Merced surprising audiences with Sondheim tribute

Playhouse Merced finally premiered its anticipated production of “Sondheim On Sondheim” last weekend, and there is only one weekend left, so you should definitely grab tickets while you still can. Shows are scheduled for Feb. 9 to Feb. 11, starting at 7:30 p.m., and tickets can be bought in person at the Box Office, 452 W. Main…

Congrats To Newest CASA Volunteers

The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Merced County group celebrated the combined swearing-in ceremony for Class 45 and Class 46 this week. A CASA volunteer is a trained community citizen who advocates for the best interest of children in the foster care system. Currently, there are over 700 children in foster care, so the need for more…

Yosemite’s Symphony Orchestra Returns To Stage

The Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) — formerly the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra — returns to live public performances this April, following a three-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. The concerts (specific April weekend to be announced) will be offered as a 7 p.m. Saturday evening event in the Fiester Auditorium at…

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