What makes us fall in love with a place? In truth, it could be many factors: Friendly people Vital businesses Mouthwatering restaurants Inviting shops Local entertainment Here in the mountain area of Madera County, we have them all plus more. One of the most intriguing features of a community often consists of its art on display. We are touched by ...

OAKHURST—Easter Basket Auctions, murders, woodcarving—it’s all happening this week in and around Oakhurst and places close by.  These are along with our regularly scheduled activities, of course, listed at the end of this article. Don’t forget that the lake resorts have opened up for spring and summer fun. See you at the lake. Or at the theatre. Or maybe with ...

OAKHURST—This is the week when everyone becomes Irish, and there are a number of events that celebrate that. along with others that mark other happenings in our area. Whether you’re wearing the green or not, get out there and take advantage of all the activities available. TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Kids Art Classes 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Oakhurst Community Center ...

OAKHURST — If you haven’t stopped into Gallery 5 to see the Yosemite Renaissance exhibit yet, you still have time to do so. The 32nd Annual Yosemite Renaissance is on display through Sunday, Nov. 26. For over 150 years, artists have played an important role in the establishment of our state and national parks, inspiring people to visit iconic natural sites, ...

YOSEMITE — Yosemite Renaissance is an annual exhibit presenting diverse artistic interpretations of Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. This year, 65 works by 61 artists were selected from 846 entries. The exhibit includes paintings, sculpture, textiles, photographs and three-dimensional works by artists from across the country. The public is invited to join the artists and others for an special reception and presentation of ...