$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…
Postponed MLK march set to proceed this Saturday
After being delayed due to January’s devastating rainstorms, the 26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity March & Celebration will be held this…
Black History Month series ends on another high note
The Multicultural Arts Center in downtown Merced concluded its insightful and entertaining Black History Month Lecture Series last Saturday with a…
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…
Mother Patricia Continues Beat of Black History
The Black History Month Lecture Series at the Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) in Merced continued for a second weekend by giving the spotlight to…
Preparations begin for 2023 Portuguese Festival
The Carlos Vieira Foundation will host the fourth annual San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival presented by PFSA, the Portuguese Fraternal Society of…
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…
Local Habitat for Humanity Affiliates Merge
Habitat for Humanity Stanislaus County and Habitat for Humanity Westside Merced County have merged and will be called Habitat for Humanity Merced/Stanislaus…
Hit thrift market to make comeback in 2023
Popular downtown flea market Superflea has crammed a lot of things into one over the past seven months. Craft fair. Art show. Thrift-heaven.…
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…