FRESNO — Open auditions for over 120 student roles in Fresno Ballet Theatre’s 2016 production of “The Nutcracker,” sponsored by Valley Performing Arts Council, will be held Saturday, June 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the dance studio of the music building at California State University, Fresno. Roles are available for male and female dance students of all ...

AHWAHNEE — Richard Smith will be playing a Sunday evening show, June 12, at the ranch to close out the Coolwater Season. If you’ve seen a Richard Smith show, you already know he is one of the the absolute greats. If you have not, don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Richard started playing the guitar at age 5 and ...

COARSEGOLD – Grab a blanket and chairs, a hat and sunglasses, and prepare to truly enjoy an afternoon of Music in the Meadow, as the Coarsegold Historical Society hosts its 12th annual festival on the Coarsegold Museum Grounds. The action takes place on Saturday, Jun. 4 from noon to 4 p.m., and the cost is $10 per person, with proceeds ...

Written by Ronnie Sweeting — MARIPOSA — Now in it’s 25th year, the free summer concert series, Music on the Green kicks off the 2016 season with a weekend of electric blues, presenting Soul Galaxy on Friday, June 3, and on Saturday, June 4, it’s Steve Johnson & Those BobTones. The series is brought to you by The Mariposa County ...

AHWANNEE — Singer, songwriter, humorist and small town philosopher Antsy McClain writes what he knows: The good life. Antsy will be sharing a slice of that good life at The Coolwater Ranch on Saturday, May 21 at 8 p.m. and passes are now available at Oakurst Feed and Mountain Feed and Nursery in Coarsegold. Staging his live shows from a ...

Submitted by Wendy Denton — When my husband Ken was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, we pledged to be conscious and awake throughout the journey together. Through images, we captured feelings, ideas, sadness, humor, and outright fun along the way. Our hope is to inspire others to be creative, talk about the experience of cancer more openly, and even have moments ...

OAKHURST — The Yosemite Jazz Band has been entertaining diners on the patio at the Oakhurst Pizza Factory for over two decades. They return to their old stomping grounds on Thursday, May 5, and will be delighting audiences throughout the summer from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. It all began in 1993 when The Yosemite Jazz Band established its roots in ...

Submitted by Vivian Helena — OAKHURST — Timberline Gallery invites the public to join us for a fun event to honor Mother’s Day. Eight Timberline artists who design and fabricate art jewelry are crafting jewelry pieces especially suited for Mother’s Day gifts. The Mama Mia reception will be Saturday, Apr. 30, from 2-4 p.m. The exhibit will be on display ...

NORTH FORK — Squirrel Cage Theatre Co.’s Spring Fling will be presented on Friday and Saturday, Apr. 29 and 30, at the North Fork Town Hall. This year’s event will celebrate the return of the rain to the central Sierra, featuring music to lift the spirit and welcome the burgeoning of spring. Janice Noga will serve as the evening’s emcee, ...

OAKHURST — Oakhurst is next on the schedule as the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra’s historic seven-concert tour, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service, continues with a performance at 7 p.m. on Saturday Apr. 30. The 60-member MSO began their concert tour with acclaimed performances in Mariposa and in the Great Lounge of the Majestic Yosemite Hotel on Apr. ...