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‘Romeo and Juliet’ coming to Yosemite National Park

The Shakespearian classic Romeo and Juliet will be coming to Merced and Yosemite National Park for the upcoming Earth Day weekend, April 20-23. Set not so long ago in Fair Yosemite, Romeo and Juliet will face their feuding families and live to tell the tale. The mixture of the stunning setting, addition of fun modern music, and the…

Kiddieland season begins just in time for Easter

The Kiddieland amusement area inside Applegate Park in Merced opened for the spring, summer and fall seasons last Saturday. Local families with youngsters can enjoy Kiddieland Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 2 pm., through the summer and early fall. The park features the famous Kiddieland Train, Carousel, the Go-Gator roller coaster, the…

Shakespeare in Yosemite returning to park in April

Shakespeare in Yosemite returns to the Curry Village Amphitheater in 2023 for live performances of a new 90-minute adaptation of Romeo and Juliet — especially created for Yosemite National Park. The setting has been transported to Yosemite and will feature loads of music and family-friendly environmental messages. And this time, the lovers will…

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