Merced Arts Wrap for March 6, 2015

‘Into the Woods’

Playhouse Merced’s production of “Into the Woods” continues through March 15. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. Purchase tickets by calling (209) 725-8587 or going to www.playhousemerced.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the box office, 452 W. Main St.

‘In the Mood’

A fully staged tribute to the big bands of the 1940s starts at 7 p.m. March 17 at the Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St. Tickets range from $29 to $49. For more information, visit tickets.mercedtheatre.org.

‘Comedy All-Stars’

Percio Productions will present “Comedy All-Stars” March 13 at the Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Scheduled entertainers include Alex Ortiz, Jay Lamont, Jeff Burghart and Alex Ortiz. Tickets are $20-$25. For more information, visit tickets.mercedtheatre.org.

MC Gallery seeks exhibitions

The Merced College Art Gallery is considering proposals and solo and group exhibits for the coming fall and spring semesters. The gallery coordinator and Merced College art faculty schedule six exhibits for the academic year. Portfolios need to be mailed or delivered to the gallery for review. Please include 20 digital images of artwork, artist bio, and an artist statement.

A self-addressed and stamped envelope should be included if materials need to be returned. Deadline for entries is March 30. For more information, contact Susanne French, art gallery coordinator, at (209) 384-6064 or french.s@mccd.edu.

Christian artist Matt Maher

St. Patrick’s Faith Event Ministry presents Matt Maher, the five-time Grammy-nominated artist, in concert at the Art Kamangar Center at the Merced Theatre on June 18. Ticket prices are $29, $24, $19 and $15. Visit www.mercedtheatre.org to purchase tickets or call/visit the box office at (209) 381-0500, 301 W. Main St..

Exhibits at the Arts Center

The Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W. Main St., has opened an exhibit titled “Emergency/Emergence: Art After War.” Curated by Eli-Jelly Schapiro, it features the work of artists Aaron Hughes, Ehren Tool, Mark Pinto and Drew Cameron, who are all Iraq War veterans. For more information, visit

artsmerced.org.

Valley author

The public is invited to a presentation by Valley author Dimitri Keriotis at 6 p.m. March 12 at the Wendell Olson Forum, on the second floor of the Merced College Library, 3600 M St. Keriotis teaches English at Modesto Junior College and co-coordinates the High Sierra Institute. His debut collection of short stories, “The Quiet Time,” was released by SFA Press. The program is free. Light refreshments will be served after the presentation. The author will also sign copies of his new book.

Merced Camera Club Meets

The Merced Camera Club invites all who are interested in photography to its meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Merced County Farm Bureau, 646 S. Highway 59. Call (209) 382-0222 or (209) 761-0260.

Events at Kewl Cats

Karaoke happens at Kewl Cats from 9 p.m. until close Monday through Thursday. Friday nights includes DJs, and live bands perform Saturday nights. For more information visit kewlcats.net.

This story was originally published March 5, 2015 at 4:00 PM with the headline "Merced Arts Wrap for March 6, 2015."