Faith Rumm — Sierra Art Trails 2015 Catalog #101 Artist Faith Rumm is fairly new to this area, having moved to Mariposa around two years ago. Coming from Marin County California, she was eager to be closer to the focus of her artistic inspiration, the High Sierra backcountry, and particularly, Yosemite National Park. In her fine art oil painting, Faith ...

Jonathan Bock Sierra Art Trails 2015 Catalog #57 Jon Bock’s artwork combines photography, painting, and computer art into striking compositions that express emotive, cultural, and spiritual subjects. His work is influenced by folklore, myth, dreams, music and our interaction with nature and each other. Bock is constantly experimenting with new technologies and techniques. His latest work is focused on computer ...

Written by Ronnie Sweeting – Producer/Mariposa Evenings MARIPOSA – Cousin Jack’s Mariposa Evenings – brought to you by The Mariposa County Arts Council and its many fine sponsors – rolls out the second to last weekend of the 2015 season, presenting, live, in concert, J. J. Rymer on Friday, Aug. 21, and Good Medicine on Saturday, Aug. 22. Singer/songwriter J. ...

SHANNON GRISSOM – Sierra Art Trails 2015 Catalog # 6 I’m a newcomer to the Sierras. Before my arrival, most of my work was created with a brush. Recently, I’ve been greatly influenced by our magnificent rock formations. Now I’m creating highly sculptural palette-knife pieces, unified by layers of vibrant color. I originally expressed my creative self through music. Moved ...

BASS LAKE – Have you been to Ducey’s on the Lake lately? We’re talking: discounts. The signature restaurant at the Pines Resort is a mainstay for delicious cuisine, with a mouth-watering menu thanks to Chef Johnathan Frabotta, who cooks with an emphasis on fresh local ingredients and aims for flavors that jump off the plate. It’s pretty well-known that Ducey’s ...

OAKHURST – The 19th Annual Mountain Heritage Days Parade steps off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, and now is the time to register your entry. “Please join us in celebrating your business, service organization, sports teams, scout group or your family and pets in this fun and entertaining community event,” say organizers. “Market your business, show your community ...

Written by Ronnie Sweeting – Producer/Mariposa Evenings MARIPOSA – Cousin Jack’s Mariposa Evenings – brought to you by The Mariposa County Arts Council and many fine sponsors – presents the eleventh weekend (of thirteen) of free concerts with Nathan Ignacio on Friday, Aug. 14. Taking the Art Park stage on Saturday, Aug. 15, will be Bootstrap Circus. Modesto born and ...

BOB BOOMER – Sierra Art Trails 2015 Catalog # 81 Coming from a long line of woodworkers and fine cabinetmakers, Bob Boomer’s own love of working in wood sprouted at a young age. He recalls carving figures in this medium as early as age twelve. Boomer went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Industrial Technology, with a ...

MADERA COUNTY – The Madera Sheriff’s Office and Madera Police Department are pleased to announce their first Explorer Scrambles Golf Tournament. Everyone is invited to participate in the tournament, scheduled for Saturday Aug. 15, at the Madera Municipal Golf Course located at 23200 Avenue 17 in Madera. The shotgun start of the tournament is at 8 a.m. Participants should be ...

OAKHURST – Celebrating artists and artisans, fostering art education, bringing locals and visitors together for a weekend experience unlike any other in the region: these are the days of Sierra Art Trails open studio tour. Now in its 13th year, Sierra Art Trails (SAT) is set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2, 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to ...