Inspiring and Nurturing the Arts in Merced County

ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Lewis Burns is a Tubba-Gah Wiradjuri man born and living in Dubbo, NSW, Australia. He has been sharing Australian Aboriginal cultural art, presentations, and performances for decades. Jamie McLennan, Xavier Wells, and Jamal Wells have joined Lewis on past tours through Europe and the US; their songs inspire joy and connection.

WHEN: Friday, August 25 at 7:30

WHERE: The MAC | Black Box Theater

COST: $20

TICKETS: Online or call 209.388.1090 or purchase at the MAC

PLATICAS (DISCUSSIONS)

Join Dr. Alex Saragoza as he discusses why it took Spain so long to colonize Alta California and the implications of the Spanish period for the coming Mexican and Early American eras.

The CAMINOS exhibit highlights some key figures in each of the eras and will be augmented through a series of monthly pláticas (discussions) led by Dr. Alex Saragoza and invited leaders and authors who have lived and documented this history. Dr. Saragoza will initiate the series on Sunday, August 27 from 1-3 pm. with the first plática to introduce the beginning of the camino, coming to Alta California in the Spanish and Mexican periods. Subsequent pláticas are scheduled for September 24 and [email protected]. FREE to the public. TOUR the CAMINOS exhibit just before the plática at noon.

WHEN: Sunday, August 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

WHERE: The MAC | Black Box Theater

FREE tour of the CAMINOS exhibit starting at noon with curator Nancy Marquez

After School Arts - Fall 2023

After school art classes will be held at the MAC on Thursday afternoons from 4:00 to 4:55 pm (Beginning Painting) and from 5:00 to 5:55 pm (Beginning Drawing). These classes are suitable for children 6 to 16 years of age. Begins September 14!

For more info: EDUCATION

Current Sponsors:
Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Cultiva la Salud
University of Merced, Equity, Justice, & Inclusive Excellence (EJIE)
Heike & David Hambley

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