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. ...

OAKHURST — The Golden Chain Theatre Concert Series presents the second annual Classic Country & Rock Music Festival from noon – 8 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 23. Enjoy eight hours of music, beginning at noon with Rene Emilio, a self taught musician and songwriter, who specializes in all types of music, including country and jazz, who has been entertaining for ...

NORTH FORK — There’s nothing quite like a good storyteller, and this is your opportunity to experience three of the best, all in one show. Grace Community Church is hosting The Traveling Storytelling Show on Sunday, May 1, at 4 p.m, featuring Norm Brecke, Anne Rutherford, and comedic Duo “The Oregon Tellers.” This show is a fundraiser for the Destination ...

Submitted by Yosemite High School OAKHURST — Yosemite High School is proud to present Disney’s High School Musical live onstage for five performances  starting Wednesday, Apr. 13 through Saturday, Apr. 16 at the YHS Theatre. The shows start at 7 p.m. This stage version of the classic Disney movie shows us the cliques and clubs of East High School and ...

Submitted by Jill Gamble — OAKHURST — Minarets High School is having an art show and reception at Slim’s Koffee Shak in Oakhurst. The show will run starting Friday, Apr. 8 with a reception open to the pubic, featuring music, food, and art for sale. The work will hang through Jul 16. All pieces featured here will be available to purchase at the show. Slim’s Koffee Shak Jill ...

AHWAHNEE — Think Charles Bukowski, William Faulkner, Joel and Ethan Coen movies, and Cormac McCarthy novels. And then — think Eric Taylor. Robin Ralston and the crew at the Coolwater Ranch are proud to bring this talented musician back to the ranch for a show on Saturday, Apr. 23 at 8 p.m., and now is the time to reserve your ...