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“THE
KING AND I”
begins
a three-weekend run at Playhouse Mercedon
Friday, February 3rd at 7:30 pm
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ENTERTAINMENT
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PLAYHOUSE MERCED
February
3 - 19, 2012
“THE
KING AND I” TO OPEN AT PLAYHOUSE MERCED
Classic
musical tells of Anna and the King of Siam “The
King and I,” a musical about a British schoolteacher
and her adventures with the King of Siam, begins
a three-weekend run on the Playhouse Merced mainstage
Friday, February 3 at 7:30 pm
“The
King and I,” is based on the true story of
Anna Leonowens, who left England in 1861 to act
as governess for the children of the King of Siam.
With music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar
Hammerstein II (“The Sound of Music,”
“Oklahoma!,” “South Pacific”)
“The King and I” features a tuneful
score that includes popular songs like “I
Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Getting to Know
You,” “Hello, Young Lovers” and
“Shall We Dance?”
The
show was a hit on Broadway in 1951, starring Yul
Brynner as The King of Siam and Gertrude Lawrence
as Anna. It won five Tony awards, including Best
Musical.
Playhouse
Merced’s production is directed by Noelle
Chandler, musically directed by Patrice Stribling
Nelson and features Tammy Borges as Anna and Valiant
Reyes as the King of Siam. The cast also includes
an ensemble of over 25 performers who play supporting
characters, wives, and dancers. In addition, over
a dozen young people have been cast to play the
King’s children.
Costumes
for “The King and I” are designed by
Cindy Strauss with set design by Corey Strauss.
This show is rated A = All Ages “The King
and I” opens February 3 and plays three weekends
through February 19, 2012. Tickets are on sale now
for Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday
matinees at 2:00. Tickets prices: Adults: $20.00;
Seniors: $18.00; Students: $10.00; Children: $8.00.
Purchase tickets by calling (209) 725-8587, or visiting
the box office at 452 West Main in downtown Merced,
Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00 – 5:00.
Playhouse Merced is a community-based, non-profit,
501 (c) 3 organization seeking to entertain, educate
and enlighten our audiences. |
The King (Valiant Reyes) and Anna (Tammy Borges)
see the world quite differently in
Playhouse Merced’s production of “The
King and I”
For
more information about Playhouse Merced,
please go to our website
http://www.playhousemerced.com
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February 2, 2012
The Merced
County Arts Council is pleased to welcome two new exhibits
to the Merced Multicultural Arts Center.
In the Main Gallery, Tamar Assaf underscores the unique
and significant role that animals play in the Old Testament—the
base of three major monotheistic religions. In the Skylight
and White Box Galleries, high school students from throughout
Merced County will show off their amazing talent through
an array of mediums, including watercolor, pastel, graphite,
mixed media and more.
Tamar Assaf’s, “Animals of the Bible”
will be displayed in the Main Gallery. Not just a collection
of paintings, “this project is an exploration of
the intricacies and complexities associated with the role
animals play in the Old Testament, investigating linguistic
and translation influences relating to how the meaning
of animal references changed and evolved, over time and
across cultures,” says Assaf. The exhibit is at
once thoughtful and whimsical—perfect for all ages
and interests.
On the second floor of the Arts Center, Merced Union High
School District’s visual art students exhibit some
of their finest work. Keeping the Arts Center’s
tradition to showcase the community’s up-and-coming
artists, this show is most of the students’ first
opportunity to show in a professional gallery, as well
as to interact with a wider public audience. This show
would not be possible without the cooperation and dedication
of the high school art teachers, who work tirelessly to
keep theis students engaged in the community. |
“Animals
of the Bible” and Merced Union High School District
students artists’ reception Thursday, February 16,
5:30 to 7pm at Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W
Main Street in downtown Merced. Open to the public beginning
February 8, Wednesday – Thursday 11am – 7pm
and Friday – Saturday 10am- 5pm. Entrance is free.
For more information contact the Arts Council at (209)
388-1090 or www.artsmerced.org. |
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MERCED
HAPPENINGS
The Merced Multicultural Art Center
has new Gallery hours - Now Open Later
W-Th 11am - 7pm
F-Sa 10am - 5pm
Special hours Feb. 14: 4pm - 8pm
SAVE
THE DATE--CASINO NIGHT
Saturday, March 10
visit us on Facebook to get the upper hand on black jack,
roulette, and other great games to be played that night.
Merced
Library Launches Adopt-A-Book Program
Beginning in December of 2011, the Merced County Library
will launch its first ever Adopt-A-Book program, in which
members of the community can support the library with
a $25.00 donation that will go toward the addition of
a new book or DVD to any of the 16 Merced County libraries.
A bookplate with an inscription of the donor's choosing
will be placed inside the cover. The adoptee will receive
a thank-you letter, receipt (the donation is tax deductible)
and a picture of the bookplate in the mail. Adopt-A-Book
forms are available at all Merced County libraries, and
may be downloaded and printed from the Merced County Library
website at www.mercedcountylibrary.org. For more information,
please contact the Merced County Library Adopt-A-Book
program at (209) 385-7311 ext. 4085.
Ericka Carr, Children's Librarian
Merced County Library
Jenni
Samuelson Returns to UC Merced
Soprano Jenni Samuelson returns to UC Merced for An Evening
of Song with Jenni on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 7:30
p.m. in Lakireddy Auditorium, 5200 N. Lake Road, Merced.
The all-new, eclectic program will be filled with gems
from the world of musical theater and classical concert
halls, as well as contemporary standards and comedic cabaret
pieces.
Tickets are $20 General Admission/$10 Students and are
available at Christina's Fine Clothing (2852 G Street
- Bear Creek Galleria) or online at arts.ucmerced.edu.
For more information, please call 209.658.8118 or 209.228.4566.
Merced
College Arts
Merced College Art Gallery will feature an exhibition
of painting and drawing by Merced artist Oscar Torres.
The exhibition opens January 23 and continue to February
29. A reception for the artist will be held, Wednesday,
February 1, from 6:00-7:30pm.
Reception: Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 6-7:30 p.m.
The Merced College Art Gallery is open to the public Monday
through Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. and
by appointment. The gallery visit is free to the public;
however, parking on campus is enforced.
For more information, call Gallery Coordinator Susanne
French at 209.384.6064 or email french.s@mccd.edu.
Golden
Valley men's Barbershop Chorus
The Golden Valley Men's Barbershop Chorus is having its
annual SINGING VALENTINES event on February 14th, a Tuesday.
Want to please your Sweetie? Tired of the "same old"
Valentine ideas? For only $40, your special person will
receive a silk rose, a special card, a photo of the object
of your affection surrounded by a Barbershop Quartet singing
a very special romantic song!! We will be delivering our
"Valengrams" from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. See
our web site at gvc.org.Sound
interesting? Call 209 383-3808 for information or a reservation
for a time slot on Valentine's Day.
World
Dance Class
Beginning January 26, the Merced County Arts Council will
offer World Dance classes on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30
pm. Suggested donations are $40 for 6 weeks or $7 per
class; 2 for 1 (bring family or friend); Youth and children
(with adult) free. The class teaches basic line, circle
and couple dances from around the world. Dances progress
from beginner to intermediate level dances. No dance partner
necessary!
The class is designed to have fun, exercise, and to meet
new friends! You'll find the instruction very supportive
and non-intimidating. You'll also learn about the opportunities
to perform these dances with other California communities
- even to live music!
Sign up at class. Fun, healthy low impact exercise, and
new friends! Entrance at 6:30 pm will be through the back
of the Merced County Arts Center at 645 West Main Street.
Go up to the 3rd Floor. See you there!
For more information contact instructor Memo Keswick at
209-723-4016 or memok@saber.net.
Voice
Lessons and Fine Art Enrichment Workshop Experienced by
Cheryl Lockett
Discover you power through music!
Voice Enrichment (Lessons and Coaching)
Voice lessons from Subject Matters Expert and Master Vocalist
Vocal Recognition, discover your voice and how to resonate
your own sound with perfect pitch, intonation and quality
using proper breath support
Learn the fundamentals of using the voice and proper phrasing,
when singing and speaking.
Understand how to control the rise and fall of your voice
in order to develop a unique style.
Ages 7-Adult Levels: Beg/Int/Adv.
A Cultural Art Enrichment Experience
Shakers and Rainmakers Rhythm Experience
Create percussion instruments as Fine Art from natural
earth and recycled product.
Learn the history of the instruments
Discover rhythm patterns and how to musically apply to
the instrument.
AgesK-12 & Adults
For more information contact Cheryl Lockett @
916-529-4973
Singers
Company for children
Singers Company is a non-competitive musical dance performing
group for preschool through elementary-age girls. It provides
a fun environment to increase music and dance ability,
strengthen confidence and make friends.Through weekly
practices and seasonal performances, every girl gets the
chance to be a star!
I have been involved with musical performance my whole
life, and I love watching young girls find confidence
through music and dance. See what Singers Company is all
about in this short video clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmAHH7mr8fY
If there is anyone that would be interested in this type
of activity for their daughter, please feel free to contact
me directly.
Wendy Spencer
209-722-7897
wendy@singerscompany.com
www.singerscompany.com
Merced
Improv Club
Merced Improv Club had been performing through out Merced
County since 2006. They offer free improv lesson for people
in the community. For more information contact Stephanie
Rivero @ 617-3994 or visit www.facebook.com/mercedimprovclub
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Auto
Racing
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
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| 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 |
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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
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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 |
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Bellevue
Bowl
785 Bellevue Rd., Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 358-6466
Castle Lanes
3350 G Street, Atwater, CA 95301
Located in the old Castle Air Force Base
(209) 723-7454 |
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| 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
Milliken Museum
905 Pacheco Blvd, Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-5505
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 |
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Gunrunner
Gun Shop and Shooting Range
2040 Yosemite Parkway, Merced, CA 95340
(209) 723-3006 |
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Roller
Land
1445 W 18th St., Merced, CA 95340
(209) 723-1018 |
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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
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