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Get ready for the annual MCAC Gala for the Arts – “Country USA!” Circle May 14th at 5:30 p.m. on your calendar for a memorable evening at The Hallowell Ranch in Friant that includes dinner, entertainment, plus a live auction featuring art by Circle Gallery artists. In addition you’ll find a silent auction and a raffle. Community Arts Recognition awards will be given to members of the community who have significantly contributed to the arts in Madera County.

As a special treat, during the cocktail reception only, the Hallowell’s have extended an invitation to visit their exquisite art collection.

But first, reservations are required, and the ticket cost is $65. A reserved table for 8 is $500. Reminder: Patrons and Business Members receive one complimentary ticket and Benefactors each receive two complimentary tickets toward their Gala reservations! To make your reservation, to become a sponsor, or for more information, contact the MCAC Circle Gallery, 1653 N. Schnoor, Suite 113, Madera, or call 559-661-7005.

Madera Chrysler Jeep Dodge
DiCicco’s Restaurant
Madera Valley Inn Coffee Shop
Round Table Pizza
Downtown Buffet
Burrito King
Sal’s Restaurant
Edgar’s Restaurant
Savemart Grocery Store

Madera South Theater proudly presents Hairspray April 1, 2011 directed by Ginger Latimer. Preshow wine and appetizer reception hosted by the Madera County Arts Council at the Chrysler Jeep Auto Dealership 1100 S. Madera Avenue at 6:00PM. 7:30 performance at the Madera South High Theater. $25.00 donation includes the preshow reception, VIP seating, and refreshments at intermission. Tickets available at the Circle Gallery. Proceeds benefit art programs for students.

Attention Artists! The submission process for the 2011 SAT Open Studio Tour is now OPEN!
APPLICATION DEADLINE April 15, 2011

Call 559-658-8844 if you have questions.

Five students from Madera County High Schools competed in the Poetry Out Loud competition on February 3rd at Yosemite High School to an enthusiastic audience. This competition, in its 6th year , is a nationwide event sponsored by the California Arts Council in partnership with the local Madera County Arts Council (MCAC),National Endowment of the Arts ( NEA), California Poets in the Schools, and our local sponsors – Yosemite Bank, Harry Baker of Sierra Tel, and Sierra Rotary.

Each student memorized two poems and was judged on: physical presence, voice and articulation, dramatic appropriateness, level of difficulty, and evidence of understanding.
We want to congratulate all the students for participating in this competition.

There were three winners of the countywide contest. First Place ($200) went to Erica Grant of Yosemite High School, who heads to Sacramento on March 20th, to vie for the State Championship. Second Place ($150) went to Kazia Hart also from Yosemite, and Kara Melissa Grimes of Madera High School, received $100 for third place. Runners up included Amber McFiren of Liberty High School and Drakkar Lewis Bertrand of Chowchilla High School.

The winner of the State competition receives $ 200.00, and then heads to Washington DC to vie for the national title and a $20,000 scholarship.