Merced Arts Wrap
ShakespeareFest auditions
Merced Shakes holds auditions for its 2015 winter play, Shakespeare’s romance “The Winter’s Tale,” at 10 a.m. Nov. 22 at Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St. in downtown Merced. Actors, singers and musicians of all ages are needed, and all roles are open. Performances will be in February. For more information, email katiebrokaw@gmail.com.
21 Chairs gala-auction
The 21 Chairs Project gala-auction is scheduled for Saturday at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center, with proceeds going to the Merced Symphony Association’s educational program. Twenty-one artists were challenged to create a unique, functional piece of art – something that stops people in their tracks or starts a conversation. Social and preview are at 5:30 p.m., with hors d’oeuvres and no-host bar at 7 p.m. The center is at 645 W. Main St. Entrance is free; $5 to bid on the items.
La Ultima Risa closing
The Mariposa Art Co. will be throwing La Ultima Risa Closing Party featuring the music of Tres Muertos, a three-piece psychobilly band from San Fernando. The show will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 22 at 1637 M St. The closing party will be the last chance to purchase artwork from more than 30 local artists. This is a free event.
Jazz band performance
The Merced College Jazz Band, directed by Ken Taylor, is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Merced College Theater, at 3600 M St. The event is presented by the Merced College Music Department. Tickets are $8 general, $5 students, faculty, seniors and military.
‘Drama Island’ at Playhouse
Playhouse Merced’s live game show is back in full force as “Drama Island” returns. This season the playhouse tackles family, friend and co-worker ties as five couples compete, each trying to get prize money and glory. “Drama Island” is at 7 p.m. Sunday, according to the group’s Facebook page. Tickets are $20. Playhouse Merced is at 452 W. Main St.
Live music at Star Club
Live music happens at the Star Club from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday at 1331 W. Main St., Merced. There is no cover charge. You must be at least 21 to enter.
Events at the Partisan
The Partisan has a variety of events during the week, including open mike at 7 p.m. Mondays, Braingazm trivia at 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Kamikaze Karaoke at 9 p.m. Wednesdays. The Partisan is at 432 W. Main St.
Radiation City at the Partisan
Radiation City is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Nov. 21 at The Partisan, 432 W. Main St. Also scheduled to perform are Radioactive Cauliflower and Wild Ones. Tickets are $5, ages 21 and up only.
Harmony Valley Chorus
The Harmony Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines International invites the public to join its Women’s Holiday Chorus now through Dec. 9. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the social hall of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1455 E. Yosemite Ave.
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This story was originally published November 13, 2014 at 3:57 PM with the headline "Merced Arts Wrap."