Art educators showcase work at Multicultural Arts Center
The Merced Multicultural Arts Center kicked off National Women History Month with the exhibition Women in Arts Education: Past and Present. The exhibition, which showcases artwork created by local female art educators throughout time, is currently showing at the MAC until April 6. Entry is free to the public.
Louisa Benhissen, one…
Weaver Arts building strong art community for students
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Dazzling pink and blue star wands filled the crowd as the cast of Mary Poppins Jr. belted out to their final song, “Anything Can…
Extraordinary performance, competition at Merced High
The Merced High School Marching 100 hosted the 2019 Winter Guard International (WGI) - Fresno Regionals on campus last Saturday drawing in hundreds of young…
Dream Big conference inspires, educates, commends parents
“If you can believe it . . . you can achieve it!” was the theme of Merced County Parent Institute’s sixth annual Dream Big Conference which took place on March 2 at Golden Valley High School in Merced.
The Parent Institute, the first for Merced, is intended for parents, grandparents, guardians and caregivers. It has a 20-week training…
Full house for Merced College photography show
The Merced College Art Gallery was filled to capacity last Friday as local photographers Jay Sousa and Roger Wyan opened the doors to their exhibit “One…
Event raises more than $35,000 for arts, outdoor education
Nearly 150 people enjoyed dinner theatre with student performances and a virtual tour of Camp Green Meadows, while supporting arts and outdoor education…
Peterson students celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Allan Peterson Elementary School honored author Dr. Seuss’ birthday by inviting community role models to read his charming children’s books to students last Friday, March 1.
The event was part of the National Education Association’s “Read Across America Day,” a nationwide reading celebration.
Dozens of Community Readers included retired…
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…
Local supporters celebrate magic of Merced County Fair
County Fair advocates marked the official kick-off of the 2019 season during a “pre-party” fundraiser at the fairgrounds last Friday, Feb. 22.
More than…
Competitive cyclists take over downtown for big race
The 32nd Annual Original Merced Criterium took to the streets of Downtown Merced last Sunday, displaying high-speed action, and racing thrills.
As one of Merced’s longest running bike races, the Original Merced Criterium hosts a dynamic street course that comes in at just under a mile. Riders made their way down M Street to 18th Street,…