NORTH FORK — Have you ever thought of being a comedian? Friday night in North Fork you’ll have a chance to take your comedic self seriously, as the community is invited to The Studio for an evening of comedy and stories. The event comes on the heels of a triple grand opening of new stores in town. “If you ever ...

Written by Tally Scott O’NEALS — The story of Cinderella is a family classic that many people, children and adults alike, are familiar with. This April, Minarets High School is putting on a production of Roger and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” This will be the school’s first-ever musical and will feature a fantastic cast full of students you may already know. The ...

COARSEGOLD — Grab the kiddos and plan to head over to Rivergold School as Out of the Box Theater presents an original comedy show based on the Wizard of Oz, set for Friday and Saturday, Mar. 18 and 19. The Wizard Of Oz and Friends will take the stage live at Rivergold in the school theater for three shows total, ...

NORTH FORK — Welcome the Spring Equinox with a special celebration at the North Fork Studio on Saturday, Mar. 19, from 6 – 9 p.m. “Fire In The Belly” celebrates creative expressions by women, and features arts, crafts, music and dancing throughout the evening. Events include: 6:15 pm – Belly Dancing by Tina Vosburg and her troupe 6:30 pm – ...

Submitted by Cara Goger MARIPOSA — It’s the time of year when storytellers and their rapt listeners gather in the historic communities of Mariposa and Yosemite, California for good old-fashioned fun. We hope you will come to the Mariposa Arts Council’s 29th Annual Storytelling Festival, taking place Mar. 11 through 13. And for the first time you can order your ...

OAKHURST – Dedicated members of the Oakhurst Community Concert Band (OCCB) are once again tuning up in preparation for the annual Spring Concert on Sunday, Mar. 13 at 3 p.m., in the auditorium of Mountain Christian Center. As always with OCCB concerts, the family event is free.The 45-piece band will play music from the silver screen on an afternoon dedicated ...

OAKHURST – Looking for a family-friendly evening of outstanding entertainment in support of arts for kids, served with a side of baked potato? Look no further, and plan to attend the Vision Academy of the Arts Showcase of Artists, set for Saturday, Mar. 12, at Oakhurst Elementary School, in the multi-purpose room, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. The evening of entertainment, arts ...

Written by Cara Goger – MARIPOSA — Transport yourself to the far corners of the world to places where home cares and responsibilities vanish in utter absorption as you board your flying carpet to visit another continent and another dimension. Your hostess is Charlotte Blake Alston, storyteller, librettist, poet and author. What better way to spend an afternoon or evening ...

Written by Cara Goger — MARIPOSA — Hey Kids! Are you going to the Children’s Story Concert on Saturday, Mar. 12, at Mariposa County High School, in the Auditorium? It starts at 2 p.m., and it’s FREE, for up to four children who come with one adult. Adult tickets are just $4. The Children’s Story Concert is part of the ...

OAKHURST — Yosemite Western Artists not-for-profit collective is putting out the call for artists in advance of hosting its 44th Annual Tri-County Art Show. The Tri-County show is open to artists in Madera, Mariposa, and Fresno Counties. Categories include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, fiber, mixed media, photography, and sculpture. Cash awards are: Best of Show ($100) and First Place in ...