MERCED – Would you like to take a mini Hawaiian vacation and never leave the Central Valley? On Friday, September 8 the Merced County Arts Council will present the "Luau at the Lake" to benefit the Merced Multicultural Arts Center (the MAC).

You’ll enjoy a Kalua pork, served family-style, and listen to the Ukulele Players as the sun sets over Lake Yosemite. Then rock and roll to "Donnie and the Wayrads" under the stars. The night will be emceed by Jim Kocher!

You can reserve a table for ten for $500 or sponsor a table for ten starting at $1000 to be a Big Kahuna or King Kamehameha. Individual tickets are $45. Tickets are available by calling the MAC at 209-388-1090, emailing Kathy Hansen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by visiting us at our Second Level office at 645 W. Main St., Merced, Tuesday through Friday, 9 - 4.

Proceeds support the programs of the Merced County Arts Council which include free galleries, art classes, the Enrichment Center, Kids' Days at the MAC, and Artree. For more information, visit www.artsmerced.org or our official Facebook page of the Merced County Arts Council.