Renowned Chicano artist, tattooer visits downtown gallery
Chuco Moreno, a renowned Chicano artist and tattoo specialist, led an artist talk with an audience of fans recently as part of a series of art exhibitions, classes, and talks at the art studio of Kreepy Kawaii in downtown Merced.
At the evening event, the small studio quickly became packed with residents eager to learn more about…
Get Ready Merced: First-ever Queer Film Fest Coming To Town
The first-ever Merced Queer Film Festival will run from Thursday, May 19 to Sunday, May 22, at multiple locations in town, organizers say.
More than 70…
‘Your Welcome’ — Island dancers treat Merced once again!
Dancers from across state and the Pacific Ocean gathered inside of the Golden Valley High School gym in Merced last weekend to celebrate the 41st…
Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete, island dancers return to Merced
It’s to time open our arms, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the sunny skies along with some magnificent dance talent provided by the the 41st annual Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete — one of the largest such competitions held outside of the Pacific islands, and unique to Merced.
This year’s event will be held at Golden Valley High School on March…
Readers invited to join search for the best taco truck in…
At first, we were happy when Times contributor Tom Frazier turned in his latest column known as “Searching For What’s Happening.”
The column dealt with a…
Rainbird set to debut inside El Capitan Hotel
Rainbird, a new dining experience in El Capitan, which is part of the JdV by Hyatt brand, is set to make its opening debut on…
Abracadabra: Downtown Shop Suddenly Reappears
A new year is always a great time for change and an even better time for a grand reopening.
With a little over a year in its location, Abracadabra in Downtown Merced celebrated its official grand re-opening last Friday, Jan. 7, at its location, 1731 Canal St.
“I was super happy seeing people coming in, especially those that I…
Details emerge for big MLK Day
Committee members for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in Merced are planning for multiple activities that will culminate on Jan. 17 with the 25th…
Kreepy Kawaii moves across Canal
Kreepy Kawaii is moving! The art studio and store currently, currently located at 1731 Canal St., is moving right across the street to 1742 Canal St as of…
Day Of Dead Comes Alive At Arts Center
The Merced Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) unveiled numerous colorful alters, paintings and displays last Saturday for the opening reception of the “Lagrimas de Amor” exhibit and the annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration.
The local tradition, which started in 1999, brought together dozens of residents who took…