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The Good Life in El Dorado County
the good life in el dorado hills PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLENE TAYLOR/ CHARM PHOTOGRAPHY
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EL DORADO HILLS 2022 ART, BEER & WINE FESTIVAL
The El Dorado Hills Chamber held its annual El Dorado Hills Art, Beer & Wine Festival May 7-8, 2022 at the El Dorado Hills Town Center. The event has been held for nearly 20 years and continues to be one of the most popular events in the town. Residents and visitors attend to preview fabulous artists from all over, while enjoying good food, wine, award-winning craft brews and live music.
FOLSOM LAKE SYMPHONY
Maestro Peter Ja e and the Folsom Lake Symphony presented the impressive “The Planets” by Gustav Holst. This work requires an expanded orchestra with more than 80 musicians. Korean violinist Ji in Yang performed the stirring Symphonie espagnole by Edouard Lalo. Both pieces received standing ovations. The concert took place at the Harris Center for the Arts on April 23, 2022.
WILLIAM BROOKS ELEMENTARY SPRING SPOTLIGHT
On May 13, Brooks Elementary School held its 30th Art & Talent show, the Spring Spotlight. This year’s theme, sustainability, was integrated into the students’ creations. The art gallery included some great artwork and garden exhibits. The talent show included students from the band program, a kindergarten hat parade, great song and dance performances, a 5th grade boys synchronized swim act and a special surprise performance by the Brooks sta who danced through the decades.
