Arts Wrap for Aug. 21, 2015

Michael Jackson cover band

A 14-piece band plays tribute to Michael Jackson at 8 p.m. y Aug. 21, at Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St. Tickets are $25. For more, go to www.mercedtheatre.org or call the box office at 209-381-0500.

Music of Cash

A country music show is set for 7 p.m. Aug. 22, at Vista Ranch and Cellars, 7236 E. Highway 140, Merced. Cowboys by Night will open the the show for headliner James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash, which includes the hits from the Man in Black. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 before the show, and $25 at the door. Tickets are at www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, call Vista Ranch and Cellars at 209-722-8200.

American Legion open mic

Bluesy musician Mark Tuttle and his combo play at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at the American Legion in Merced, 939 W. Main St. At 7 p.m. the stage is open for other artists to perform, which includes singing, music, clean stand-up comedy, poetry or other talents. Proceeds from dinner and drink sales go to support veteran and youth programs. There is no cover, and no need to be a member to enter. For more, call Ed at 209-658-2663.

Musical auditions

Playhouse Merced is holding auditions for its conservatory’s production of “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.” and the Main Stage production of “Mary Poppins” at 1 p.m. Aug. 29. The conservatory audition is for anyone younger than 18, while the other show’s audition is for adults. Adult auditioners should bring 16 bars of music and clothes to dance in. For more, go to www.playhousemerced.com, or call 209-725-8587.

Costume contest

The Owl Empire of Stanislaus County Inc. plans a costume contest called “A Night of Villains” at 6 p.m. Aug. 29 at Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W. Main St. The villain-themed event includes a costume and performance contest. Tickets are $15 before the show, and $20 at the door. Doors opens at 5 p.m. For more information, call Jacob at 209-985-4687 or Gwyn at 209-609-3282. For tickets, call Rick at 209-631-0078 or Dixie at 209-756-5598.

Movie in the park

“The Incredibles” is set to be shown at dusk, about 7:45 p.m., on Aug. 28 at Veterans Memorial Park, on the corner of Robertson Boulevard and Sixth Street. The city of Chowchilla organized the free Starry Summer Nights Movies in the Park. For more information, go to the city’s website, www.cityofchowchilla.org, or call the city at (559) 665-8615 ext. 110.

Christian artist

The Merced County Peace Officers Memorial Tribute concert featuring contemporary Christian musician Jeremy Camp is at 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St. For more, go to www.mercedtheatre.org or call the box office at 209-381-0500.

This story was originally published August 20, 2015 at 4:55 PM with the headline "Arts Wrap for Aug. 21, 2015."