FRESNO STATE — Three alumni authors from Fresno State’s Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing published their debut books in 2022. In total, 22 alumni from the program — which offers advanced training in the writing of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction — have now published their debut books in the past seven years. “It’s an exciting time ...

AHWAHNEE — Join Helping One Woman Oakhurst for their first dinner of 2023 when they will posthumously honor their January recipient, Barbara Ramos. Barbara is lovingly sponsored by Monica Franklin. ♥ This month’s Helping One Woman (HOW) recipient is Barbara Ramos and her HOW dinner will be Wednesday, January 18th at 6 p.m. at The Hitchin’ Post in Ahwahnee. See map below. ...

NORTH FORK — Good news, everyone! Storytelling is back at the Sierra Mono Museum and Cultural Center in North Fork. Enjoy an afternoon of great stories, told by veteran storytellers from the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California. It’s always a great time, so we’ll see you there! This event will be held Saturday, January 14, from 1 – ...

MARIPOSA — The Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra (MYSO), formerly the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra, returns to live public performances this April, following a three-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. The concerts (specific April weekend to be announced) will be offered as a 7 p.m. Saturday evening event in the Fiester Auditorium at Mariposa County High School, and a Sunday matinee ...

Remember, you can always check movie times and purchase tickets in advance at Yosemite Cinema or on the Yosemite Cinema App. Here are the movie times for Friday, January 6th – Thursday, January 12th.  M3GAN Rated PG-13 – 1 hour 42 minutes A brilliant toy company roboticist uses artificial intelligence to develop M3GAN, a life-like doll programmed to emotionally bond with her ...

FISH CAMP — It will be your license to thrill when you join us on Saturday, December 31st, for the lavish Tenaya Royale New Year’s Eve celebration! Revel in the spectacular Yosemite region in a scene right out of a spy film, with casino games, great food and drink, live entertainment from Mercy & The Heartbeats, dancing, and more! Doors open ...

BASS LAKE — Come celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at The Pines Resort with a fun and fireworks-filled party in the Lakeview Room! Enjoy a variety of music by DJ Mark, digital photo booth, party favors and snacks, and festive decor. At midnight, raise a toast to a New Year with a complimentary glass of champagne and enjoy the fireworks ...

OAKHURST — Home for the holidays, local musician and composer Cedar Dobson is using this opportunity to release her album in the USA at Yosemite Gateway Art Center. Cedar will perform a selection of music from her new album and present a history of her musical journey. Visit with Cedar on Friday, December 30, from noon to 6 p.m. There ...

Remember you can always check movie times and purchase tickets in advance at Yosemite Cinema or on the Yosemite Cinema App. Here are the movie times for Friday, December 23rd – Thursday, December 29th Avatar: The Way Of Water Rated PG-13 – 3 hr 10 min Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, learn the story of ...

OAKHURST — Why bother with all the fuss and drama (and dirty dishes) of cooking Christmas Eve dinner or a Christmas Day buffet when you have three incredible options such as these? Check out these Christmas menus from three of your favorite local restaurants! Christmas Eve Dinner at Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen Saturday, December 24th, from 5 – 8 ...