On May 18, 2021, at the age of 70, Allan Robert Davis went to be with the Lord.  He was born on September 4th, 1950, in Sacramento, California, to Del Ray and Kathleen Davis.  He grew up in the Sacramento area. In 1970, as he traveled to Texas, he made a stop in Litchfield Park, Arizona, where he met the ...

By Judi Hussain What happens to creative people when the world shuts down? They make art, of course! With local venues beginning to open up and with the acquisition of a new-to-them building for her business, airbrush artist Sheila Boyd had a grand idea. She found herself with the space, resources, connections and the vision to call together thirteen local ...

You can help them reach their financial goals with just a $21 donation! Through the month of June, they will be providing stories, testimonials and information – to remind you why Madera County Arts Council deserves your support.

The Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market (5368 N. Chestnut Ave.) will welcome back sweet corn lovers with their first chance this year to purchase the tasty treat at 8 a.m., Monday, May 31. Two outside, mobile purchase stations on the north side of the store will accommodate opening day shoppers who want to purchase pre-bagged corn in quantities of ...

A Message From the EMCSPCA: We have some really exciting news! No, your eyes have not deceived you…there is activity at the shelter site. After a lengthy delay, we have secured a construction loan to complete the shelter. Contractors are jumping back in and work is being done. We are thrilled to see progress at the construction site again. Equally ...

By Sal Maccarone After the turn of the 20th century every field of art seemed to be in flux. During this time there were several artists whose work would serve to influence, and thereby change the direction that art would take. Romain de Tirtoff, (1892-1990), simply known to the world as Erté, was one of these multi-faceted individuals. Although he ...

By Judi Hussain What a difference a year makes. Last Memorial Weekend we were still reeling to our new circumstances. What had always been the biggest weekend of our year suddenly became either non-existent or virtual. Businesses were mostly shuttered, and outdoor events evaporated. Thanks to constantly lowering COVID numbers and increasing vaccinations, the Weekend (with a capital W) is ...

Local craft beers from Yosemite National Park gateway towns of Mariposa and Oakhurst are now available on tap near the base of Yosemite Falls. YOSEMITE VALLEY, CA –  Rock climbing inspired Mountain Room Lounge at Yosemite Valley Lodge now offers craft beer from two local breweries. The lounge is one of those places that feels impossibly cool. The room has ...

Golden Chain Theatre Brings Back Summer Melodramas at their Outdoor Drive-In Theatre A nostalgic way to carry on a 54-year tradition of summer melodramas at Yosemite’s South Gate! OAKHURST, CA (MAY 24, 2021) – In recent times, many stories you might read begin with the sentiment, “the past year has been a challenge for all of us.” Readers shouldn’t fault ...

This new exhibition banner is on their building! FAM is hoping to reopen for members only by the middle or later part of June 2021. You will be updated here, on their website, and in social media as soon as they have a firm date!