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 ...

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 ...

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!

Hello Artists, Art Lovers, and friends. The past year has been tough for everyone. The decision to move forward has been difficult.  We have been following pandemic reports closely, gathering feedback from artists and visitors. As more people are vaccinated, restrictions are lifting. Most people are ready to return to a  normal life. Restaurants, theatres, and public venues are re-opening. California is scheduled ...

MUSEUM MEMBERS ONLY EVENT! The next live artist studio Zoom tour is Thursday, June 17, at noon. FAM will bring you to the Tiburon studio of artist Guy Diehl. San Francisco Bay Area artist, Guy Diehl, had a solo exhibition at the Fresno Art Museum in 2018 entitled Still Life Tradition. The artist marries the finesse of classical trompe l’oeil (French for “fool ...

Bodys by Boyd is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a book fair and art exhibit on June 12 & 13. Participants include six local published authors signing and selling their latest books, and eight talented artists displaying paintings, sculpture and photography. On Saturday, Matsumoto Samurai Kitchen will be serving from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Yosemite ...

Hello, Movie Heroes! Exciting Things are on the Horizon! Besides Being Able to Open on the 7th, We Are Moving Forward on Many Fronts OAKHURST – The first and the main point of this announcement is that we are updating the name of the theater. The original owners of the theater, Rusty and Sara Murphy, named the theater after their ...

Re-opening remains on hold for a little longer. From the Executive Director and Chief Curator Dear FAM-ily, The week of March 15, 2021 marked FAM being closed due to COVID-19 for one whole year (except for a few weeks in October 2020). Thanks to all of you who care about our Museum, we are as vital as ever, and we ...