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PLAYHOUSE MERCED SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM
In June and July of 2009, Playhouse Merced will once again offer its long-standing summer theatre program to the youth of Merced County and beyond! For a fun-filled summer theatre experience that builds confidence, trains young actors and motivates youth to succeed, Playhouse Merced is your one-stop program in downtown Merced! This year, students ages 5-11 will be performing in "101 Dalmatians KIDS," and teenagers from 12-19 will have the opportunity to put together their own live version of "High School Musical 2!"

"101 Dalmatians KIDS" is a 30-minute musical extravaganza filled with highjinks, heists and polka-dotted puppies. Students will attend classes and rehearsals from 9am-12pm daily, Monday-Friday, with the opportunity for theatre-themed pre-care and after-care available. At the end of the three-week session, students will perform a full weekend run of shows, consisting of one Friday night, one Saturday night and one Sunday matinee. June 8-26, performances June 26, 27 & 28. $175 for the entire 3-week session (pre- and after-care extra). Get your kids excited for summer with all their favorite lovable characters from "101 Dalmatians!"

"High School Musical 2," the second in the well-loved contemporary musical series, is a summer experience your teen will never forget! Even students who've never been involved in theatre will find themselves making friends and gaining confidence during this five-week summer camp extravaganza! Students will attend classes and rehearsals from 1pm-5pm, Monday-Friday, for a five-week period of study and rehearsal wherein they'll learn songs and vocal technique, acting exercises and methodology, as well as choreography and a good dance basis for future study. After the five-week period, the cast will be involved in a full weekend run of shows, consisting of one Friday night, one Saturday night and one Sunday matinee. Students may be asked to provide some costume pieces. June 8- July 10, performances July 10, 11 & 12. $300 for the full five weeks. Give your students a chance to be a star this summer, right here on the Main Stage at Playhouse Merced!

Don't wait another moment to bring out the star potential in your kid, your teen, or anybody in between! Please contact Noelle Chandler in the Education Department at 209-725-8587 or Noelle@playhousemerced.com for more information or to register your student for the summer program today!

The Downtown Merced SummerFest
kicks off its eight week run of fun at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 18.
The street faire, food festival, fun-a-thon will feature artisans, crafts, farm-fresh produce, music, food booths and kids’
stuff.
The rhythm and blue band, Juke Joint Jokers, will be performing at the Bob Hart Square between 5 and 7 p.m. as part of the SummerFest festivities. A jazz band will be playing at Fernando’s Bistro from 7 to 9 p.m. for the enjoyment of festival-goers.
Other SummerFest activities include Guitar Hero competitions, Wii games, bounce houses, face painting.
SummerFest will take place on Main and Canal streets, and Bob Hart Square from 5 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by The City of Merced,
the event will run through Aug. 20th, skipping July 2 (Independence Day) and July 23 (Fair Week).
For information, go to http://www.mymerced.com/mp_mercedsummerfest.html or call Maria Mendoza at 385-6827.

HooD RoC Dance Productions
Hip- Hop Dance Class Every Thursday!!
Location: Multi-Cultural Center 645 W. Main Street Merced, CA 95340
Ages: 6-11 years old 4-4:45pm
12 years old and up 5-6:00 pm
Racquel Miranda is founder and director of HooD RoC Productions. She has worked as a dancer and a choreographer in Los Angeles and New York. Her experience includes working with choreographers such as Shane Sparks, Alex De Silva, and Jamie King.
Racquel’s dance classes encourage students to experience the joys of self expression and movement through music and dance. HooD RoC is designed to educate, inspire, and enhance the quality of life for students.
Contact us at (209) 769-2137 or hoodroc@yahoo.com
You Tube Search: hoodroc dance competition

The Merced County Arts Council is now registering for its Summer 2009 arts classes.
Ages 3-5 (must be potty trained) Young ones will love these open-ended art experiences. Each session will introduce children to drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media and printmaking. A wide range of materials and processes will be used all based around the theme of the session and the idea of allowing children an opportunity to explore and create.
LOCATION: Merced Multicultural Arts Center
DAY/TIME: Mon. – Thur. 1pm – 2pm
SESSION 1 Splash a Summer Art Bash July 6 – July 9
SESIION 2 Colors and Shapes of the Circus July 13 – 16
FEE: $49 per student per session
Youth ages 6-8 will enjoy these hands on art experience as they are introduced to various art materials and ideas. Students will be introduced to a range of processes including mixed media, painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking. Each session will have a different theme for kids to wrap their minds around and create.
LOCATION: Merced Multicultural Arts Center
DAY/TIME: Mon. – Thur. 3pm – 4pm
SESSION 1 Gadgets and What-nots July 6 – July 9
SESSION 2 Green World - Re-new, Re-use, Re-value July 13 – 16
FEE: $49 per student per session
For more information or to register your student, please contact the Merced County Arts Council at 209-388-1090

Calling All Playwrights
Have you written a short play? The Playhouse is holding its first ever One Act Play Festival in June. If you are a playwright or you are just starting, we are accepting all submissions for local writers. Simply send your script in to us:
ATTN: Robert Hypes
Playhouse Merced
452 West Main St. Merced, CA 95340
Each play will be evaluated in April and May and the top six entries will get their plays produced in June. For further information, call our Box Office.

Merced Speedway
Home of Central California Motorized Racing.
Merced County Fairgrounds
900 S. Martin Luther King Junior Way, Merced, CA
(209) 383-7799 HOT-LINE or (209) 383-3802

The Partisan

Merced Multicultural Arts Center
645 W Main St., Merced, CA 95340
(209) 388-1090

Merced Symphony

Cyberstation
717 Merced Mall, Merced, CA 95348
(209) 725-2904

Kiwanis Kiddieland
Applegate Park, Merced, CA 95340
(209) 723-8307

Oh Wow Nickel Arcade
100 W Olive Ave., Merced, CA 95348
(209) 383-1880

Arbor Gallery
645 W Main St., Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-8338

Delicate Touch
1347 W 18th St., Merced, CA 95340
(209) 723-6791

Merced College Art Gallery

Merced Multicultural Arts Center
645 W Main St., Merced, CA 95340
(209) 388-1090

Regert Gallery
6480 N Highway 59, Merced, CA 95348
(209) 722-2525

Kolligian Library at U C Merced
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM – Midnight
Saturday - Sunday 11:00 AM – Midnight

Ferroni's Golden Cue Billiard
2223 Yosemite Park Way, Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-9429

Merced Billiard Club
1822 Canal St., Merced, CA 95340
(209) 726-0730

Bellevue Bowl
785 Bellevue Rd., Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 358-6466

Castle Lanes
1 Castle Air Force Base, Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 723-7454

Agricultural Museum
4498 E Highway 140, Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-1912

Bright's Pioneer Exhibit
5246 Plainsburg Rd., Le Grand, CA (209) 389-4511

Castle Air Museum
5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater, CA 95301-5154
(209) 723-2178

Castle Science & Technology Center
3553 Challenger Way, Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 726-0296

Courthouse Museum
21st. St. & N St., Merced, CA 95340
(209) 723-2401

Fruit Basket
4498 E. Highway 140, Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-1912

Gustine Museum
397 Fourth Street
Highway 33, Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-2344
Open Thursday - Sundays : 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Admission FREE

Wilbur and Irene Gomes
Gustine History Center
323 Sixth Street, Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6455
Open Thursday - Sundays : 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Admission FREE

Merced College Performing Atrs

Merced Multicultural Arts Center
645 W Main St., Merced, CA 95340
(209) 388-1090

Merced Shakespearefest
Heike Hambley, Artistic Director
28 West 27th Street, Merced, CA 95340
(209) 723-3265 - Fax: (209) 357-6111 or (209) 723-3265
Email: hhambley@sbcglobal.net

Merced Symphony

Playhouse Merced
(Merced Center For Performing Arts)
452 West Main St., Merced, CA 95340
(209) 725-8587

Main Place Stadium Cinema
403 W Main St., Merced, CA 95340
(209) 725-3456
Showtimes

U A Regency
635 Fairfield Dr., Merced, CA 95348
(209) 722-8000
Showtimes

Los Banos Cinemas
963 West Pacheco Boulevard, Los Banos, CA, 93635
Showtimes

Premiere Cinemas - Los Banos
245 N. Mercey Springs Road, Los Banos, CA, 93635
Showtimes

Comcast Merced

Comcast (Digital) Merced

Broadcast Merced

DIRECTV (Local Fresno)

Dish Network (Local Fresno)