MARIPOSA — Songwriter Don McLean’s 1971 hit release American Pie asked, “Can music save your mortal soul?” Come and find out the weekend of July 7-8, at the Yosemite Music Festival, a beloved Sierra foothills tradition presented by the Carter Ranch since 2002. Originally held on the grounds of the Carter Ranch, the event has changed its venue, but not ...

BASS LAKE — Fireworks and festivities are back at Bass Lake again this year for the 4th of July celebrations. At The Pines Resort, Independence Day revelers can look forward to a scrumptious BBQ, live music and a party with a spectacular display of fireworks that may seem to double the pleasure as they reflect on the beautifully full lake. ...

NORTH FORK — The winner of the title 2017 All Around Logger at the Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree this past weekend was Nathan Hodges. Nate has earned the title nine times over the years. Katelyn Hough  was crowned the 2017 Queen of the Loggers Jamboree, selling $11,300 in pre-sale tickets, and sponsored by Donna Pride. Emma Sweeney was crowned Little Princess, ...

MARIPOSA –– Music on the Green continues into the 2017 season of great music. Friday, June 30, features Green Machine, and though the Art Park stage goes dark on Saturday, July 1, a light shines on at the Mariposa County Amphitheatre, featuring Mariposa Symphony Orchestra’s annual Independence Day Spectacular! concert. Green Machine has become a staple of Mariposa Evenings, bringing ...

BASS LAKE — Join friends for (Not Just) Jazz on the Lake as the War tribute band RAW takes the Gazebo stage at The Pines Resort on Friday, June 30, playing a mix of 70s and 80s music that includes funk, blues, Latin and reggae. The BBQ menu will be available, along with a full bar. Doors open at 6:30 and music starts ...

OAKHURST — Grab chairs, blankets and kids and plan to head to Oakhurst Community Park this Friday and other Fridays throughout summer, as free Movies In The Park debut right here in Oakhurst. Have you noticed lately a bunch of fun, family-friendly events popping up in Oakhurst Community Park? These events have come to fruition after one mom expressed her ...

NORTH FORK — For the 58th year running, the tradition continues as the annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree rolls into North Fork this weekend, July 1 and 2. This annual competition celebrates the past and keeps the tradition alive, pitting amateur and professional loggers against each other in categories such as axe throwing, hot saws, log rolling and many others. The ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — Now is the time to sign up for the parade, car show or a booth at the 23rd annual CoyoteFest in Coulterville, on Saturday, Sept. 23. The Car Show entry fee remains at just $25 through Aug.1. Early bird registered cars also get dash plaques and a goodie bag, and any car entered into the show is ...

MARIPOSA — The Mariposa Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Independence Day Spectacular!” concert will be held on Saturday, July 1, at 7 p.m. in the Mariposa County Park Amphitheatre, located at 4998 County Park Road in Mariposa. The Mariposa Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is a program of the Mariposa County Arts Council, and the MSO’s Founder and Music Director Les Marsden will conduct ...

BASS LAKE — It’s one of the “not just” nights this Friday at (Not Just) Jazz on the Lake outdoors at The Pines Resort, as 80s tribute band Max Headroom takes the stage on the Gazebo Deck. Max Headroom is a five-man group out of Fresno “performing pop rock hits of the 80s,” and “specializing in one-hit wonders.” They play ...