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Do it yourself wine? Home brewers are a dime a dozen these days. But home winemakers? 
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Turlocker brings new life to Joseph and his colorful coat Playhouse Merced is opening their new season with a production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” starring Turlock native Keaton Williams.
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TYPA tells the story of Annie Oakley Turlock Youth Performing Arts Senior Company will revive the classic story of sharpshooter Annie Oakley this weekend with their production of “Annie Get your Gun.”
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Turlock High grad nominated for Emmy Bayard Stryker, a 1996 Turlock High graduate, was nominated for a 2010 Emmy Award for “Outstanding Short-Form Picture Editing.” Stryker’s nomination was entered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in recognition of a three-minute montage — a “Horror Tribute” — he prepared for the 82nd Academy Awards. The montage, which begins with the ominous, pulsating cellos of “Jaws,” is an ... |
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Local author chronicles history of Ceres in pictorial book From its past days as a place where wheat grew in abundance to its contributions to the worlds of entertainment and politics, the history of Ceres is on full display in the latest installment of the “Images of America” series. |
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Merced Shakespearefest opens ‘A Comedy of Errors’ Heike Hambley is promising a few beatings, a theft and even a possible demonic possession at Merced’s Applegate Park on Saturday. However, park-goers need not worry since it will all be happening up on the stage as the Merced Shakespearefest stages “A Comedy of Errors.”“It’s going to be a lot of fun to watch,” said Hambley, the founder and director of Merced Shakespearefest. ...
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The sun is coming out for Denair’s ‘Annie’ The story of little orphan Annie and her faithful canine companion Sandy is opening at the Denair Gaslight Theatre Friday night.The well-known musical stars 12-year-old Mary Curry as Annie; former Turlock City Councilman Kurt Vander Weide as the billionaire tycoon Daddy Warbucks; Esther Herrera as Miss Hannigan, the miserly matron of the orphanage; Carly Berich as Grace, Warbuck’s secretary; and Henry, the golden ...
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Local musicians Matty Comer and the Experience to play X-FEST Local musicians Matty Comer and the Experience have played various shows over the years to help raise money for the community. Their philanthropic ways have not only made a difference in people’s lives, it has also garnered the attention of the Valley’s highest profile concert promoter Chris Ricci, the man behind X-FEST 2010. On Aug. 7, all of the band’s culminated efforts will be recognized as they play with ...
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Hospital puts out call for artists Emanuel Medical Center is taking a creative approach to cancer awareness this year with an art competition.The competition is part of the 13th annual Women’s Cancer Awareness Event presented by the Emanuel Regional Cancer Services. The theme for the Oct. 12 event is “The Art of Life.”The center is currently accepting entries into the art competition. In some form the ... |
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TCT brings diverse line-up to upcoming season The Turlock Community Theatre is bringing in some headlining shows for the upcoming season that managing director Kit Casey says, “Hit all the bases.”
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Friday Night Live heats up with casino theme Friday nights will be a little livelier in downtown Turlock thanks to a new local arts event. Local artists, musicians, poets and other performers will showcase their craft during “Friday Night Live” events at the Downtown Incubator. Each week’s event will be a little different, but the current lineup spans from open mic night to standup comedy to live art demonstrations. The event ...
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Local singer hopes to entertain while giving back Turlock musician Colt Taylor hopes to give back to a worthy cause with a benefit concert this Saturday. |
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‘Epic’ Christian concert comes to Turlock An event of ‘epic’ proportions is coming to Turlock at the end of this month, bringing 17 Christian bands and two speakers to an estimated 12,000 to 15,000 people. |
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Local musicians hit the road to promote new EP Things are heating up for Evaline this summer as the local band tours across the United States promoting their new EP “Patterned.”
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Local youth theatre programs offer a variety of shows Summer is here, but the kids aren’t done with the books yet … well, at least when it comes to scripts.
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Downtown business to feature local artists at new gallery What do modern art, local bands and classic cars have in common? They will all be featured in downtown Turlock at Eclectic Charm's Art Reception Evening on July 2.
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Merced starts local fair season The Merced County Fair opens on Tuesday, just in time for locals to get a taste of the beginning of fair season.
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