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clude the quartet performing with the college big band and singers. Otherfeatured performers will include Jim Anderson on drums, Josh Lewicki on trumpet, Dan Ray ontrombone, Gordon Giedt on clarinet, David Rhoades on flute and jazzseries director Rod Harris

The Columbia Jazz Artist Series will present the Bria Skonberg Quartet in concert Monday night at Columbia College's Dogwood Theater. Skonberg, who plays the trumpet and sings, is a rising jazz star f'rom New York City. Her quartet includes: Rob Reich on piano and accordion, Joe Kyle Jr. on upright bass and Beth Goodfellow on drums. The group is stopping at Columbia College as part of a West Coast tour that includes concerts in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Columbia concert will in-

on saxes. The concert will feature a wide variety of music including Dixieland and Swing Era hit songs. Originally hailing from British Columbia, Skonberg is "poised to be one of the most versatile and imposing musicians ofher generation," according toThe Wall Street Journal. In 2013, she earned a Jazz Jour-

Magazine Awards in all categories nominated, including Best Jazz Artist. Skonberg has performed as a bandleader and guest artist at more than 50 jazz festivals in North America, Europe and Asia. She has performed with the likes of Nicholas Payton, Anat Cohen, Scott Robinson and Bucky Pizzarelli. She is now creating an adventurous style rooted in New

Orleans jazz and blues, world percussion, soul, and cabaret. Last year, she released her sophomore album on Random Act Records, "Into Your Own." Tickets to her Columbia show are available at Mountain Booknalists'Association nomination for shop, at the college's Manzanita "Up and Coming Jazz Artist of The Bookstore or at the door. Year." She was recently honored Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and with a New York Bistro Award for a shuttle is available for those that "Outstanding Jazz Artist" and she need a ride from the staff parking swept the 2014 Hot House Jazz lot to the Dogwood Theater door.

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Artspirit winnersannouncedin Caaveras student contest • What: ArtSpirit exhibit. • When: Through April 19. • Where: Calaveras Arts Council's Gallery, 22 N. Main St., San Andreas. • Admission: Free. • Info: 754-1774, www.calaverasarts.org

Calaveras Arts Council's 18th annual ArtSpirit show features the artwork of 94 students from three high schools. Cash awards of $10 for First Prize; $5 for Second Prize; and Third Place ribbons were given in each category. Some of the artworks are for sale with all money going to directly to the student artists. Judges included Brenda Nasser, Ed Cline, Mary Jane Genochio, Ruth Morrow, Arvid Morrow, and Donna Schantz. Participatingart teachers are Karen Wallace in ceramics and Suzanne Smith in visual arts from Calaveras High School; Mark Waelty in visual arts and Ken Baldwin in photography from Bret Harte High school. "These dedicated teachers and professionals inspire the artist within each of their students, opening the door to creative expression (and) enriching lives," said Genochio, executive director ofthe artscouncil. Additionally, a $20 Popular Choice Award will be presented after the Sunday, April 19, closing of the exhibit. The public is invited to visit the show in the Gallery Store at 22 Main Street in San Andreas.

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First Place: Justine Erin Beltrann, "Mz. Hyde — A Self Portrait," BH; Second Place: Victoria Morgan, "Clown Prince of Crime," BH; Third Place: Pattawat Sajjapornrat, "Prima & Genus," BH. Painting (Acrylic or Oil) First Place: Joseph Kraft, "Walking Bridge in Murphys Park," BH; Second Place: Kelly Baird, "Self Portrait," CHS;

Third Place: Charli Balar, "Sunset on the Farm," BH. Painting (Watercolor) First Place: Amelia Maurer, Beyauc, France, BH; Second Place: Avery Anderson, "Still life with Teacup," BH; Third Place: Alison Ramsey, "Woodland Sunrise," BH. Pastels First Place: Matthew Ferreira, "The Portuguese Couple," CHS.

Drawing/Illustration First Place: Eric Figel, "Eric and the Explorers," MO; Second Place: Mikaylia Kunesh, "Hidden Maiden," BH; Third Place: Eugene Skorobogator, "Singularity," BH. Ceramics (Functional) First Place: Graceous Ross, "Giant Oreo," CHS; Second Place: Kendall Runion, "Vase," CHS; Third Place: Morgan Danfelt, "Tree Box," CHS. Sculpture First Place: Kelly Baird, "Fish Lantern," CHS; Second Place: Hilary Sanchez, "Tree of Life," CHS; Third Place: Kendall Runion, "Cover Jar," CHS. Other/Mixed Media First Place: Erica Smith, "Strings," CHS; Second Place: Lizzy Blankenship, "Not My Name," CHS; Third Place: Zechariah Camden, "The Mustang," BH.

Class returns to Groveland Bill Manville will again teach his free Writing to Get Published class at the Groveland Branch of Tuolumne CountyLibrary. The classes will run hom 2 to 3:30p.m.on Saturdays from April 25 through May 30. They are open to students of all ages who have a desire to learn how to write.

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New' onora T eatre Wor A new "intimate and immersive theatre experience" is being launched in the heart of down-

Sonora," said Jon Dambacher, directorand producer ofthe ensemble. "Neil LaBute, David Mamet, Edward Albee, Tom Stoppard, Harold Pinter — these are heavyweights, household names — but why not here?" Performances at Emberz will featurea reading ofa play,a post-show discussion with the

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The Sonora Theatre Workshop will present local actors performing live staged readings of new and modern classic plays. The performances are intented for anadult audience. "These plays we're reading haven't been produced in

Each week, new pizzas will be created"specifically to the theme of the show," Dambacher said. "For the last several weeks, a dedicated group of locallyaccomplished actors have met to read, have dinner, talk about the plays, (and) read again," he

•What: Sonora TheatreW orkshop. • When: Thursday nights, starting March 26, 9 to 11 p.m. • Where: Emberz, 177 S. Washington St., Sonora. • Admission: Free.

said. "We all agree the work is worth our time, and it's a shame Tuolumne audiences haven't yet received them. So, we're committed to inspire and strengthen our diverse community through

o 'to aunc he said. "Every week will be something different. Some of the actors are fresh faces, whereas some are very well known in the area."

community who craves a new,

Readings are free, but those attending are asked to arrive early as space is limited. The Sonora Theatre Workshop plans to post weekly announcements of plays and actors on its Facebook page. Dambacher relocated from Los Angeles to Sonora in September 2013. Heserved as artistic director atStage 3 Theatre Company from August 2014 until Feb. 1. At Stage 3, Dambacher directed "On Golden Pond" and this

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standing of human life." Dambacher's mission is to produce new and modern classics in non-traditional locations. Salon Duo,31 S.W ashington St., will also host the Sonora Theatre Workshop for a live reading on April 11 during the monthlySecond Saturday Art Night. "Pm honored to be part of a

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KASA'Art Kamp'aimsto keepkids busyduring Spring Break Looking for something entertaining yet educational for your children to do during Spring Break? The Tuolumne County Arts Alliance is hosting "KASA KAMP" for children ages 7 to 12. The camp — which will last from Monday, March 30, to Friday, April 3 — aims to provide an "ArtsSampler" for young artists. A staffofprofessional area artists will introduce the children to a variety of artistic mediums, including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, dance, theatre, music and

culinary arts. Organizers say each KASA class is designed for learning and appreciating the arts. The week of activities begins at 9a.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m., with a light lunch the children prepare. All materials and a lunch are included. With the Mother Lode Roundup Parade and Rodeo in mind, this year's camp will have

a Western theme. On the final day of camp, the studentswillperform for parents and other guests. The camp is sponsored by the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance andclasses are held atthe Dome Campus in Sonora, 251 Barretta St., Building B. The cost for the week-long camp is $125 per student, and $100 for each additional sibling.

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'Ange sBranchof the Sierra Railway' topic of museumlecture • What: Dave Connery lecture. • When: Sunday, 2 p.m. • Where: Angels Camp Museum's Carriage House, 753 S. Main St. • Admission: Free for museum members, $10 for non-members. • Information:736-2963.

In early 1897, the Sierra Railway set out to build a railroad to Angels Camp and several other locations, not completing the line into Angels until September 1902. A lecture on Sunday at the Angels Camp Museum will cover the motivation to build the railroad, and the physical, legal

and competing economic issues that were overcome during its construction.

Once completed,the railroad was one of the most exciting and scenic rides in all of North America, but never very profit-

able. Several tragedies occurred duringitsyears ofoperation. The trains continued to travel the Mother Lode every day until the lines were abandoned in 1935. H istoric photos ofthe railroad line, the unique equipment used and operations on the railroad will be used to illustrate the talk. Dave Connery grew up in a

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railroad family in Albany, New York. After college and the Air Force, Connery moved to California. Today, he and his wife live in San Ramon in the Bay Area. Connery became interested in the Mother Lode railroads in the 1970s,especially the Sierra Railway and the connecting logging lines. In 1992, Connery became a docent at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and continues to volunteer there. While learning about the Sierra Railway he became interestedin other aspects of local history, especially logging, mining and geology. In addition to history, Connery enjoys model railroading, garden railroading, travel and nature. Sunday's program will feature light refreshments at 1:30 p.m., followed by the lecture from 2 to 3 p.m. Memberships to the Angels Camp Museum start at $35. Members receive free entry to lectures and unlimited free admission to the museum for one year.

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dedicates collections to inspire understanding of the Gold Country history of Angels Camp and the Mother Lode region. The museum is home to one of the largestcollections ofcarriages and wagons in the nation. Visitors to the museum are encouraged to explore both indoor and outdoor exhibits on Gold Rush-era mining, ranching and medicine. Other displays include a print shop, weaving loom and carpenters shop in addition to a Mark

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Mur hys Irish Day cele rates town's herita e • What:Murphys Irish Day. • When:Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Where:Main Street, Murphys. • Admission:Free entry. • Information:wwwyvisitmurphys.com

Murphys Irish Day, an annual event that attracts thousands of people from throughout northern California, will be presented by the Murphys Business Association on Saturday. The celebration pays tribute to the town's Celtic heritage and is always held on the third Saturday in March in honor ofthe patron saint of Ireland.

The day will begin with a hearty pancake breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Congregational Church on the corner ofChurch and Algiers streets. The menu includes ham, eggs, pancakes, juice and coflee. The priceis $7 for adults and $4 for children under 10. To-go orders will be available. The Main Street festivities will start at 10 a.m. and continue

until 5 p.m. There is no admission charge. About 100 vendors, including many that are new to the event, will be set up along Main Street. They will offer fine arts and crafts, home-baked delicacies, Irish-themed souvenirs, and much more. A wide variety of foods, including corned beef sandwiches, Greek gyros, corn dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, deep-fried vegetables, burritos, hamburgers, chili and soup will be available. Beverages on sale will include fresh lemonade, Irish coffee, and beer. The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance will be selling a variety of fine local wines. In addition, all the restaurants, tasting rooms and shops on Main Street will be open. Entertainment Live entertainment with a decidedly Irish theme will be presented throughout the day on two stages and along Main Street.

Bagpipe music by the White Hackle Pipe Band will fill the air. The Tommyknocker Cloggers will aim to geteveryone'sfeet tapping. Among the other performing groups will be Sequoia, the Grover Anderson Band, Sammi Leverone, Samba Breeze, Plan B, and Celtic fiddler Michael Mullen. There will also be a petting zoo for children. Parade At 11 a.m., led by the White HacklePipe Band, the Murphys Irish Day Parade will make its way down Main Street. The Cub Scouts, as is tradition, will be the color guard. Members of the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and preschoolers will be among the other groups representing the young people of the area. There will be equestrian units including the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Posse and the Gold Country Horsemen's Association. Local organizations participating will include the Native Sons of the Golden West, with their giant California flag, and the Murphys Community Club. Other entries will include Forrest Meadows, Ironstone Vineyards, Railtown, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, the Sheriff's Department and the Murphys Fire District. There will also be a leprechaun or two.

Suzanne Friedman,president of the Murphys Community Club, will be riding in a green convertible as Grand Marshal of this year's parade.

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With a name like Murphys, this town knows how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style. Specially created M~hys area vacation prize packages will be awarded to three runners-up. Raffle tickets are five dollars each or five for $20. They will be available along Main Street during Irish Day. The winning tickets will be drawn near the end of the event. Winners need not be present.

Parking and shuttle Free parking will be available at Ironstone Vineyards on Six Announcers Dave Bowman and Mile Road. Jim Bailey will be stationed along A free shuttle bus, provided the parade route to describe each by Ironstone and the Murphys entry as it passes. Business Association, will run between Ironstone and the Arbors Raffle parking lot at Jones and Scott The luck of the Irish will take streets. Shuttles will leave about on special meaning for one happy every 20 minutes from 9:30 a.m. couple when they are transported to 5:30 p.m. from a Gold Rush town with Irish Weather permitting, paid parkheritage to thefabled land of ing will be available at Big Trees shamrocks and leprechauns as Road andMain Street,and free grand prize winners of the "Win a parking will be available at the Trip to Ireland" raffle. Black Bart Playhouse parking lot

on Algiers Street after the parade has finished and cleared. Handicap parking will be located in the Arbors parking lot at Jones and Scottstreets. There will be no parking from

6 a.m.to 6 p.m. on Main, Church, Algiers, Sheep Ranch, Scott, and Jones streets and Six Mile Road. When traveling to the event motorists should use Highway 4, and not Murphys Grade Road.

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'CelebrationofArts'student art showondisplay until April 10 reception of the 27th annual Celebration of Arts in the Schools. The student art show is being held at the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance on the Dome Campus, 251 Barretta Street in Sonora. More than 150 works from participating schools were submitted to be judged and displayed through April 10, when the show officially closes. "There are some very talented and amazing students in our midst," said Connie O'Connor, ex-

• What: Student art show. • When: Through April 10. • Where: TCAA Dome Campus, 251 Barretta St., Sonora. • Admission: Free. • Info: 532-2787, www. tuolumnecountyaits.org

Students, family, &iends, teachers,schooladministratorsand community members gathered last weekend for the opening

ecutive director of the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance. "This show is always remarkable and they do seemtogetbetterand better every year. That is largely a result oftheeffortsoftheArtsAlliance's Art Education Director, Louise

The show is for kindergarten through grade 12 students and is divided up into two categories: kindergarten through grade 7, and grades 8 through 12. In addition to all of the artwork on display, everyone atthe open-

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individual participating schools, and ofcourseallofthesetalented students that work so diligently on theseartprojects— the bar just keeps getting higher and higher."

afternoon of musical and poetic performances. Students of various ages sang for the audience, accompanied by McPeeters and Dorothy Woodford. Two of the finalists from the recent Poetry Out Loud competition recited some of their poetry during the afternoon performance

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This week marks the official start of spring, and nothing illustrates the season better than rushing waterfalls. With the lingering drought and well-below average snowpack, don't expect blockbuster flows this year. In fact, falls will peak much earlier than usual.

Even so, hiking to area waterfalls can provide a good workout and a scenic backdrop for a picnic lunch. As for regional waterfalls, Yosemite Falls gets most of the glory. And rightly so. At 2,425 feet, it's the highest measured waterfall in North America and one of the tallest on Earth. The waterfall consists of threeparts:The 320-foot lower

The waterfall at Rainbow Pool is one of the most accessible and popular waterfalls in the region.

fall, 675-foot middle cascades and 1,430-foot upper fall. The Yosemite Falls trailhead can be found near Camp 4, Yosemite Valley's widely known camping and rock climbing hot spot. From the trailhead, and for about the next 3 '/2 miles, it's

up, up, up a seemingly endless series of switchbacks. Built between 1873 and 1877, the trail to the top of Yosemite Falls is one ofthe oldest — and steepest — in Yosemite. About a mile up the trail is Columbia Rock, providing a scenic resting spot with a great view of Half Dome. The prize for finishing the hike is a bird's eye view of Yosemite Valley, and a surreal vertical view down Yosemite Falls. Adding to that surrealness, I once saw a slackliner walking barefootacross a thin rope suspended over the falls (see cover photo). While few will ever experience the falls by walking above it, just hiking to the top of Yosemite Falls is an accomplishment for many. Rangers recommend setting asidesix to eighthours to complete the "strenuous" 7.2 mile hike. For those wanting to experience the falls without trekking to the top, a mile-long paved path in Yosemite Valley has spectacularviews ofboth the upper and lower falls. This flat, easy walk loops

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Carlon Falls, as seen last week, is an easy walk off Evergreen Road in Tuolumne County. through tall pines and brings hikers to the base of Lower Yosemite Fall. Yosemite spokeswoman Ashley Mayer said with the unseasonably warm weather and smaller

crowds, now is a great time to visit the park. In addition to Yosemite's most

iconic waterfalls — Bridalveil, Vernal and Nevada, to name a few — there'ssmaller,lesserknown falls, such as Carlon. The trailhead to Carlon Falls, with limited parking, is just off Evergreen Road. Hikers quickly — Continued on next page

New bookreveals 'Legendary LocalsofYosemite National Park' "Legendary Locals of Yosemite National Park and Mariposa County" tells the story of those who helped shape the national park and surrounding area. The 127-page book is filled with historic black-and-white

photographsranging from Col. James Savage,leader ofthe Mariposa Battalion, to Yosemite caretaker Galen Clark and famed naturalist John Muir. Yosemite basket maker Julia Parker is mentioned along with

other notable Native Americans. Places, such as the Mariposa Mine Mill and Yosemite's CathedralRocks, are also captured in the book. Author, Leroy Radanovich, is a longtime historian and pho-

tographer. Legendary Locals is an imprint of Arcadia Publishing, the nation's leading publisher of local and regional history. Photos from the book's cover can be seen to the right.

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Waterfalls andwildflowers Continuedfrom Page 9 enter Yosemite Wilderness beforetaking a relatively short and simple hike to the waterfall, where there are big rocks to climb around on. As an added bonus, the hike to Carlon Falls — while technically in Yosemite — doesn't require a park entrance fee, which increased this month. Further down Evergreen Road, the entrance to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir leads to Wapama Fall. That five-mile, round-trip hike follows the shoreline of the reservoir. To access the trail,hikers cross O'Shaughnessy Dam and walk through the tunnel. Outside of the park on the Stanislaus National Forest's Groveland Ranger District, the trail to Preston Falls offers hik-

ers a mostly flat path lined with swimming holes and fishing spots. This eight-mile roundtrip hike begins at the Kirkwood Powerhouse and continues along the Tuolumne River to the waterfall. "It's definitely one of our

more popular hikes," said Dusty Vaughn, recreation specialist on the Groveland Ranger District. "People like to backpack in and spend the night." As for one of the closest and most accessible waterfalls in the area, the falls at Rainbow Pool can be found east of Groveland off Highway 120. The picnic and swimming spot has been freshened up and is ready for the upcoming season. "It's a popular destination, and a lot of our community members use it all the time," Vaughn said.

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Calaveras Arts Council's Gallery through April 19 at 22 N. Main St. in San Andreas. Student artists are from Calaveras, Bret • Stage 3 Theatre will present"Five Harte and Mountain Oaks high schools. Women Wearing the Same Dress," For moreinformation, call754-1774 or directed by Catherine Gordon, through visitwww.calaverasarts.org. • The 27th annualCelebration of Arts Sunday at208 S.Green St.in downtown Sonora.For reservations,call536-1778 or in the Schools,a student art show, will visit www.stage3.org. be held at the Tuolumne County Arts • Sierra Repertory Theatre will presAlliance, 251 Barretta St. in Sonora. More ent "Mary Poppins" at the East Sonora than 150 works from participating schools theater, through May 3. Call 532-3120 or were submitted to be judged and disvisit www.sierrarep.org for ticket informa- played through April 10, when the show tion. officially closes. For more informaton, call

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• The award-winning watercolors and pen drawings of Sonora artist Barb Young will be featured the month of March at Hovey Winery's tasting room

in Murphys. For more information, call 728-9999. • "Art in the Library,"a rotating display at the Tuolumne County Library on Greenley Road in Sonora, will feature oil paintingsoflandscapes and seascapes by Michael Severin for the month of March. For more information, call 533-5507. • Arts of Bear Valley will display works by Deborah Marlene in the Window Gallery in the Meadowmont Shopping Center in Arnold during March. She is a watercolorartistwho paints localscenery as well as flowers. • "River Reflections," an exhibit fea-

information, visit www.amadorarts.org or call 267-9038.

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rience is necessary. Admission is free. For

tations of the Mokelumne River, will be featured in Calaveras County until March 29. The Historic Hotel Leger in Mokelumne Hill will host the exhibit. For more

more information, call Brad McDonald at 785-0455. • The Sonora Community Drum Circle meets at 6 p.m. each Tuesday at the Unity Spiritual Center at 19478 Village Drive in East Sonora. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. Admission is free. For more information, call Rona Hempstead at 984-3774.

NIISIC • The Columbia Jazz Artist Series will present the Bria Skonberg Quartet in concert at 7 p.m. Monday, March 23, at Columbia College's Dogwood Theater. Ticketsare $15. Call588-5126 formore information. • A Drum Circle is held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. each Sunday at Utica Park in Angels Camp. All ages are welcome and no expe-

EIIERTS • The Tuolumne County Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting Friday at the Tuolumne CountyLibrary in Sonora. The regular meeting begins at 11 a.m., followed by a program called "Painting Flowers," given by Patricia Cherry. Those attending are asked to provide their own lunch and beverage. Dessert will be provided by members. The public is welcome. For more information, call Merry at 532-

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4818. • A Prime Rib Dinner and dance will be held Friday at the Sonora Elks Lodge. Doors open at 5 p.m. for cocktails, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. In addition to prime rib, the menu includes baked potato, salad, vegetables, bread and dessert. Cost is $20. Music will be provided by Bobby Billeci until 9:30 p.m. Reservationsarerequired, and can be made by calling 533-1587. • An Open Reading forpoetry and prosewriters willtake place from 7 to 8 p.m.Friday at Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe at 140 S. Washington St. in Sonora. Signups for a five-minute reading of original work beginat 6:30 p.m. The featured

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What's haggeninginthe Mother lode, March19-25 reader is Susan L. Schulz, who will read her fantasy poem, "Gathering Amongst the Bracken." Admission is free. The readings take place on the third Friday of each month. For more information, call Denella Kimura at 532-6561. • The annualMurphys Irish Day Pancake Breakfast will be held 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the the First Congregational Church, on the corner of Algiers and Church streets in Murphys. The menu includes pancakes, ham, scrambled eggs, juice, tea and coffee. Tickets will be soldat the door:$7 for adults and $4 for children under 10. Proceeds will go to various local and global charities supported by the Men's Fellowship of the church. • M ~ h y s I rish Day will take place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday on Main Street in Murphys, rain or shine. The parade will start at 11 a.m., with daylong enter-

A bake sale also will be hosted by the Gold Country Social Club. All proceeds will benefit local charities. For more information, call 984-4888. • TheMother Lode Storytelling Guild meets from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Gypsy Shack, 18145 Main St. in Jamestown. This weekend's gathering invites tellers of all abilities for an Open Mic, with stories limited to nine minutes.

The event is free, but donations are welcome to support the local guild's activities. Forinformation, contact 532-7697 or motherlodestorytel lers®gmail.com. • The annualFireman's Ball is slated forSaturday at the Sonora Opera Hall. Proceeds will benefit the Volunteer Fire Museum. For more information, call 5327890 or 532-5681. • A Contra Dancewill begin at 7:30

followed by the lecture from 2 to 3 p.m. in the museum's Carriage House. • The Calaveras County Arts Council will host a Spring Time Dinner for members, non-members and friends on Tuesday, March 24. The event will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Hotel Leger's Banquet Room in Mokelumne Hill. There will be entertainment and a door

p.m. Saturday at the Aronos Research Women's Club at 37 E. Elkin St. in Sonora. Live music will be featured. No experience is necessary. Admission is $7 adults and $3 children. The dances are held onthird Saturday ofeach month. For more information, call 532-6025. • The American Civil War Association presents the "Battle of Knight's Ferry" on Saturday and Sunday. The event is free to the public, although some parking requiresa fee.Battle times are 1 and 4 p.m.Saturday and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday. Call 402-1956 or 321-2131 for more information. • A lecture on the"Angels Branch of the Sierra Railway" will be given by Dave Connery at the Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St., on Sunday. Light refreshments will be served at 1:30 p.m.,

prize. Several artists who are showcased

in Amador Arts' "River Reflections," a Mokelumne River arts project, will tell why they were inspired to create their art from the Moke. The Whitewater Grill's chef is preparing what he calls, "chicken elegant," a composition of chicken, seasonal vegetables and artichokes. Dinner is $17 per person. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner follows at 6:30 p.m. For reservations, call754-1774.

tainment. Admission is free. For more

information, call 728-3371 or visit www. visitmurphys.com. • Jamestown Harley-Davidson will sponsor its 19th annual Chili Cookoff on Saturdayat 18276 Highway 108 in Jamestown. Entry is free to the first 25 chefs, with a $150 first prize. A $5 donation allows tasting from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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vineyards.com. • Chatom Vineyards • Tuolumne County Arts — 1969 Highway 4, Alliance — 251 S. BarDouglas Flat, 736retta St., Sonora, 5326500, www.chatom2787, www.tuolumne• California Cavern, vineyards.com. countyarts.org. 9565 Cave City Road, • Chiarella Wines — 431 • Calaveras County nine miles east of San Main St., Murphys, Arts Council — 22 N. Andreas, 736-2708, 728-8318, www.chiMain St., San Andreas, 866-762-2837, www. arellawines.com. 754-1774, www.calavcaliforniacavern.com. • Coppermine Tasting erasarts.org. • Mercer Cavern, 1665 Room — 3210 Main Sheep Ranch Road, St., Vallecito, 736-2305, Murphys, 728-2101, www.copperminewinwww.mercercaverns. ery.com. • Black Oak Casino, com. • Domaine Becquet Winery — 415 Main St., 19400Tuolumne Road • Moaning Cavern, North, 928-9300, www. Parrotts Ferry Road, Murphys, 728-8487, blackoakcasino.com. Vallecito, 736-2708, www.becquetwinery. • Chicken Ranch Casino, 866-762-2837, www. com. • Frog's Tooth Vineyards 16929 Chicken Ranch moaningcavern.com. — 380 Main St., Suite Road, Jamestown, 984-3000, www.chick5, Murphys, 728-2700, enranchcasino.com. www.frogstooth.com. • Jackson Rancheria Ca- CALAVERAS COUNTY • Hatcher Winery — 425 sino, 12222 New York • Allegorie Wine Tasting Main St., Murphys, Ranch Road,Jackson, and Art Gallery — 432 605-7111, www.hatch800-822-9466, www. Main St., Murphys, erwinery.com. 728-9922, www.al• Hovey Winery — 350 jacksoncasino.com. legorieart.com. Main St., Murphys, 728-9999, www.hovey• Black Sheep Winery — 221 Main St., wine.com. • Sierra Repertory Murphys, 728-2157, • Indian Rock Vineyards — 1154 Pennsylvania Theatre, 13891 Mono www.blacksheepwinWay, East Sonora, and ery.com. Gulch Road, Murphys, Fallon House Theater, • Bodega del SurWinery 728-8514, www.indian— 457-C Algiers St., 11175 Washington St., rockvineyards.com. • Irish Vineyards — 2849 Columbia State HisMurphys, 728-9030, toric Park, 532-3120, www.bodegadelsur. Highway 4, Vallecito, www.sierrarep.org. com. 736-1299, www.irish• Stage 3Theatre Com- • Brice Station Vintners vineyard.com. — 3353 E. Highway 4, • Ironstone Vineyards pany, 208 S. Green St., Sonora, 536-1778, Murphys, 728-9893, — 1894 Six Mile Road, www.stage3.org. www.bricestation. Murphys, 728-1251, • Murphys Creek com. www.ironstonevineTheatre, Black Bart • Broll Mountain Vineyards.com. Playhouse, 580 S. yards — 106 Main St., • Laraine WineryAlgiers St., Murphys, Murphys, 728-9750, 3675 Six Mile Road, www.brollmountainVallecito, 736-4766,

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www.larainewinery. com. Lavender Ridge Vineyard — 425-A Main St., Murphys, 7282441, www.lavenderridgevineyard.com. Metate Hill Vineyards — 448-C Main St., Murphys, 728-8983, www.vinometate.com. Milliaire Winery — 276 Main St., Murphys, 728-1658, www.milliairewinery.com. Newsome-Harlow Wines — 403 Main St., Murphys, 728-9817, www.nhvino.com. Renner Winery — 498 Main St., Murphys, 728-2314, www.rennerwinery.com. Stevenot Winery458 Main St., Murphys, 728-0148, www. stevenotwinery.com. Tanner Vineyards — 435 Main St., Murphys, 728-8229, www. tannervineyards.com. Twisted Oak Winery363 Main St., Murphys (tasting room), and 4280 Red Hill Road, Vallecito (winery and tasting room), 7369080, www.twistedoak.com. Val du Vino Winery — 634 French Gulch Road, Murphys, 7289911, www.valduvino. com. Vina Moda Winery — 147 Main St., Murphys, 728-1917, www. vinamoda.com. Wild Heart Winery-

263-B Main St., Murphys, 207-3384, www. wildheartwinery.com. • Zucca Mountain Vineyards — 431-E Main St., Murphys, 736-2949, www.zuccawines.com. TUOLUMNE COUNTY • Gianelli Vineyards — 18263 Main St., Jamestown, 984-1500 (tasting room), and 12581 Algerine Road, Jamestown, 532-0414 (winery), www.gianellivineyards.com. • Indigeny Reserve14679 Summers Lane, Sonora, 533-9463, www.indigenyreserve. com. • Inner Sanctum Cellars — 18204 Main St., Jamestown, 800-7505919, www.innersanctumcellars.com. • La Bella Rosa Vineyards — 17990 Old Wards Ferry Road, Sonora, 533-8668, www. labellarosavineyards. com.

• Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St., Angels Camp, 736-2963. • Calaveras County Historical Society and Museum, 30 N. Main St., San Andreas, 7541058. • Calaveras County Historical Society Red Barn Museum,

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891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, 754-0800. Ironstone Heritage Museum, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, 728-1251. Mokelumne Hill History Society and Museum, 8328 Main St., Mokelumne Hill, 286-0507. Murphys OldTimers Museum, 470 Main St., Murphys, 728-1160. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum, 2148 Dunbar Road, White Pines, near Arnold, 795-6782, 795-1226, www.sierraloggingmuseum.org. GrovelandYosemite Gateway Museum, Main Street, Groveland, 962-0300. Sonora Fire Museum, 125 N. Washington St., Sonora, 532-7890. Tuolumne City Memorial Museum, 18663 Carter St., Tuolumne, 928-3516. Tuolumne County Museum and History Center, 158 W. Bradford Ave., Sonora, 532-1317. Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum, 9 N. Washington St., Sonora, 533-0923.

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tive course, Highway 4, inside the gated community of Forest Meadows, 728-3439; www.forestmeadowsgolf.com. Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort — 18 holes, par 72, 711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp, 729-8111, www. greenhorncreek.com. La Contenta Golf Course — 18 holes, par 71; 1653 Highway 26, Valley Springs, 772-1081, www.lacontentagolf.com. Saddle Creek Golf Resort — 18 holes, par 72, 1001 Saddle Creek Drive, Copperopolis, 785-3700, www.saddlecreek.com. Mountain Springs Golf Club — 18 holes, par 72, 17566 Lime Kiln Road, Sonora, 5321000, www.mountainspringsgolf.com. Phoenix Lake Golf Course — Nine holes, par 35, 21448 Paseo De Los Portales, seven miles east of Sonora, 532-0111, www.phoenixlakegolf.com. Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course — 18 holes, par 70, 12765 Mueller Drive, Groveland, 962-8620, www. pinemountainlake.com. Twain Harte Golf Club — Nine holes, par 29, 22909 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, 586-3131, www.twainhartegolf. com.

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While some of our favorite wildflower hikes in Tuolumne County are still recovering from the Rim Fire, lovers of pretty posiesmay choose to go a little further afield for their flower fix.

If so, check out the Hite Cove Trail off Highway 140 in Mariposa County. This is considered one of the top wildflower areas in the Sierra, so you may well know about it already. Trailhead parking is off Highway 140 at the bridge where the south fork of the Merced River joins the main Merced River flow, near the historic site of Savage's Trading Post. There is room for about a dozen cars off pavement, and thereare porta-potties atthe parking area. The first '/4 mile of trail is

across private land, with some houses, so be respectful and tread lightly. That last part is actually good advice for the entire walk, there are somany little plants that

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need protection from hikers feet — not to mention a narrow trail with a steep drop off along the side through some sections. Most of the floral display is within the first two to three

miles of the hike, but if you keep going to the Hite Cove mine area you will get to see a variety of old mining equipment, cabin and road footings, and other remnants of history along the trail. A little history about Hite Cove andMine:John Hite settled in the area in 1862, and he operatedthe gold mine for about 17 years. In the beginning, the mine used a mule-driven circular stonearrastra,but by 1874 it

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These photos taken March 9 along the Hite Cove Trail show some of what hikers can expect to see. had expanded to be a 20-unit stamp mill. About $3 million in gold was removed from Hite Mine over the years. There is a nice meadow at

Hite Cove just before the mine shaft, which is well hidden in the middleoflotsofpoison oak a little way past and up from the meadow. This spot is 4.5 miles from the trailhead,and a perfect location to eat a picnic lunch. There are also a number of places where the trail comes down closeto the riverbefore you get to Hite Cove, which are also great for snack or lunch breaks if you don't want to go the distance of the old mine. Some spots even have sandy beach areas or rocks for dangling your feet in the water. It's really too cold for much dangling right now, and in summer when fire danger is high this trail is closed to use. Ifyou keep walking for another 17.5 miles, you will come to Highway 41 and the southern entrance area of Yosemite

A spectacular early spring wildflower display can be seen along the Hite Cove Trail.

National Park. A little more history about Hite Cove and this trail, it used

California poppies are among the colorful offerings at Hite Cove. to bepart ofYosemite's original boundary. But when the Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley were returned by the State of California to the federal government, the boundaries were adjusted, and the Hite Cove area went back tothe state. There are no bicycles or

horses allowed on the Hite Cove Trail. Historic and prehistoric artifactsare protected by law so do not disturb or remove them. Any

violators will be prosecuted. And please don't pick the flowers — let them go to seed for next year's nature lovers to

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COMIN S00 March The Tuolumne Group of the Sierra Club will present a program at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26, featuring Katherine Joye, who will discuss hikes included in her book, "Day Hikes Along the Highway 108 Corridor." Her book, which will be available for sale, describes the difficulty levels, distance, elevations, directions and other useful information for all hikers. All members of the community are welcome to join the group at the Tuolumne Utilities District board room, 18885 Nugget Road, off Tuolumne Road. Refreshments will be served. The Jank Tones will play 8 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at Black Oak Casino's Willow Creek Lounge as part of the

at the Sonora Elks Lodge. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35, and benefit "sight and scholarship programs." For more information, call 586-6045, 406-5015, 532-7601 or 586-2473. Murphys Creek Theatre will present "Accomplice," by Rupert Holmes, March 27 through April 26 at the Black Bart Playhouse at 580 S. Algiers St. in Murphys. For reservations, call 728-8422 or visit www.murphyscreektheatre.org. The annual Columbia Birthday Celebration, celebrating the discovery of gold in Columbia, will take place on Friday, March 27, in Columbia State Historic Park. For more information, call 588-9128 or visit www.parks.ca.gov/columbia.

"Notes forNotes" benefit series.

The Sonora Lions Club will hold the Harvey "Dusty" Rhodes Annual Cioppino Dinner on Friday, March 27,

The 39th annual Calaveras Gem and Mineral Society's Show and Sale will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29, at the Calaveras

County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to4 p.m. Sunday. Adults are $4, and children 12 and under are free. There will be free lessons, prizes and gold panning, along with much more. Visit www.calaverasgemandmineral.org for more information.

The Walk of Remembrance domestic violence walk and barbecue will be held March 28 at the Sonora High School football field. Survivors will share their experiences at the event, which will include booths, a raffle, and a $5 barbecue lunch. There will be face painting, balloon animals and a bounce house for kids. The walk will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pre-registration costs, which includes a T-shirt, is $15 for adults,$7 for children age 6 to 13,and free for children 5 and under. Registration will cost $20 the day of the event. The event is thesenior projectofSonora High student Corintha Jones.

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For more information, email awalkofremembrance@gmail. com or visit www.facebook.com/ remembranceproject. Proceeds will benefit Every 9 Seconds, a domestic violence prevention organization.

April The Foothill Pregnancy Center will hold its annual Gala Banquet Saturday, March 28, at Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. For more information, call 532-9262 or visit www. fpcsonora.com. Sonora Rotary is hosting the annual Chinese Dinner and Auction from from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 28,atthe Sonora Opera Hall. Cost is $35 per person. Doors open 5:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to WATCH Resources and Community Projects. For tickets or more information, call Patt Koral at 928-1616. The major sponsor of this event is Black Oak Casino. The 68th annual La Grange Rodeo will be held, Sunday March 29. Bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, team ropingand calfroping, steer wrestling and barrel racing will allbe featured. For children, there will be rodeo clowns and a goat scramble for kids 8 and under (if they catch the goat they can keep it). The event begins at 8a.m.,with a queen crowning at noon, and grand entry at 1 p.m. The La Grange Rodeo Arena overlooks the Tuolumne River canyon, just east of town.

Ticketsfor the rodeo are $15 at the gate,$10 for children ages 6 to 12, with children 5 and under free. Pre-sale tickets are available from a member of the La Grange Rodeo Association, one of the queen candidates, or select area businesses. Call Jean Castagne at 765-7535 or Les Weidman at 541-7966 or visit LaGrangeRodeoAssociation.com for more information.

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Railtown 1897 State Historic Park will offer free train rides to residents of Tuolumne, Calaveras and Mariposa counties during the weekend of April 4 and 5.

1 p.m. Sunday, March 29. The cafe/nurseryis located at 22004 Parrotts Ferry Road in Columbia. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Live Oak Music until March 25.

Singer-songwriter Alex Kash will perform with Grateful in the "Aligning With Spring" Concertat The Garden Cafe at Columbia Nursery starting at

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown will resume offering steam-powered excursion Train Rides on weekends starting April 4. The six-mile, 45-minute round trip train rides leave at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. During opening weekend only, residents of Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties can visit the park and ride for free with proof of residency. On the first day of

operations on Saturday, April 4, the public is invited to attend the "Early Bird" program that starts at 7 a.m. in the Roundhouse to watch as the crew lights the fire and prepares the locomotive for the day. The locomotive is started with the tossing of a burning rag into the firebox, then the crew works to

fuel, lubricate and water the engine as the boiler is slowly brought up to temperature. Those interested can follow it out into the yard and watch the turntable in operation as the crew moves the locomotive into place at the Depot. Afterward, the pop-duo Lava Cats will provide live music on Saturday and Swing Gitane, a vintage jazz group, plays Sunday. Both performances are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Many other special activities will be offered throughout the weekend, including tours of the Roundhouse, speeder demos with the velocipede on display, and demonstrations of the historic belt-driven machine and the blacksmith shops. Capacity is limited for tickets for the steam trainexcursion rides so

visitors are encouraged to arrive early. All tickets include park admission and are available online at www.railtown1897. org, or in person on a first-come,

first-served basis at the ticket window beginning at 10 a.m. on the days the trains are runnmg.

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Mother LodeSto elling Guild meetingSaturday The Mother Lode Storytelling Guild meets from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Gypsy Shack, 18145 Main St. in Jamestown. This weekend's gathering invites tellers of all abilities for an Open Mic, with stories limited to nine minutes. The event is free, but donations are welcome to support the local guild's activities. "This month's storytelling focus will be stories of spring, new beginnings and tales of Celtic lands," said B.Z. Smith, guild president. "We love meeting new tellers, so please join us.

The Mother Lode Storytelling Guild recently hosted the first Sierra Story Winds Retreat for Sierra Nevada storytellers. Currently they are planning a Story Slam Contest to be held in Murphys on Oct. 16. The Mother Lode Storytelling Guild is affiliated with the National Storytelling Network, which pulls together storytellers from across the U.S. and beyond. For information about the local guild, contact 532-7697 or motherlodestorytellers@gmail. com.

Tickets on sale for spring fundraiser for the Humane Society of Tuolumne County's annual Spring Fundraiser. "As one of our most popular fundraisers, our spring brunch typically sells out early," said Jean McClymonds, the group's executive director. "The pirates-basedtheme forthis year is Pirates ofPawszance and all proceeds benefit our

Bargains Thrift Boutique and Furniture Smart Store, 14317 Mono Way, Suite C-F in East Sonora; Mountain Bookshop, at the Junction shopping center in East Sonora or at the HSOTC's online store at hsotc. org. For additional information, email shelter@hsotc.org. Founded in 1947, the Humane Society of Tuolumne

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much needed funds to support our low-income spay and neuter programs." The fundraiser will be held from 11:45a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the Sonora Elks Lodge. Along with both a silent and live auction, this year's event will be catered by Dave Ingram of Chef Dave Cooks. Ticketsare $30 for the general public and $25 for members. Tickets are available at the HSOTC office, 10040 Victoria Way in Jamestown; Purrrfect

nization that helps make a betterworld for dogs and cats by providing shelter, raising awareness through ongoing educational programs, and supporting animal welfare while promoting the humananimal bond. The HSOTC's mission is to findhomes forabandoned, abused, and unwanted ani-

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tion, and maintain a clean and safe environment for homeless animals awaiting adoption. For more information about the HSOTC call 984-5489.

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Levi Lowe, a sophomore at Sonora High School, took first place in the California state finals of Poetry Out Loud and will represent the Golden State in Washington, D.C. at the national finals next month. Lowe recited "A March in the Ranks Hard-Prest, and the Road Unknown" by Walt Whitman, "The Nail" by C. K. Williams, and "The Blues Don't Change" by Al Young.

Open Readingto feature TwainHartepoet Twain Harte poet Susan L. Schulz will read her poem, "Gathering Amongst the Bracken" during the monthly Open Reading from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe, 140 S. Washington St. in downtown Sonora. Admission is free. Schulz, who was born and raised in the San Fernando

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Valley, knew she wanted to be an artist from a very young age. Aftercompleting her degree in art, with a specialty in fiber arts and crafts, at San Jose State University, she worked for Leewards, which was a nationwide craft store, teaching morning and evening pictorial

art and crafts classes. By 1982, Schulz moved to Northridge to live with her parents, raise her daughter as a single parent, and work as a floral designer. But on Jan. 17, 1994, everything changed when the Northridge Earthquake destroyed her parents' home early that morning. Schulz rediscovered her love of writing as she kept a detailed daily journal of events which helped her family win a lawsuit against an insurance company. In 1996, the Schulz family moved to Tuolumne County

where they had frequently visited on vacation camping trips. During the past 10 years as a caregiver for her mother, Schulz has been able to refocus her cre-

ative energy on writing poetry. "Now I paint with words," she said.

"I strive for creativity in presentation.Ilike to create characters and tella story so that

the audience can visualize it." Her poem, "Little Belle's Treasures" was published last year in Wine, Cheese & Chocolate by Manzanita Press. Other poems were published in Art & Poetry Exhibit: A Collection of Poetry and Word Art, (Peace Rose Press, 2013) that was published in conjunction with an art show at Sonora Joe's during Poetry Month. The readings take place on the third Friday of each month. For more information, contact Denella Kimura at 532-6561 or denellak@mlode.com.

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SIA Owi Performers slated for ACM awards show NEW YORK (AP) — A-list acts including Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan,Miranda Lambert,Jason Aldean andGeorge Straitare set to perform April 19 at the Academy of Country Music's 50th awards show. The ACMs announced that Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Florida Georgia Line will also perform at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Lambert is the lead nominee with eight nominations, followed by Dierks Bentley, who has seven.

In 2004, during his rise to fame, Bentley played the CalaverasCounty Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee in Angels Camp. Lambert is up for entertainer of the year, pitting her against Brooks, Bryan, Aldean and Florida Georgia Line, who earned five nominations.

The ACM show, to be hosted by Shelton and Bryan, will air live on CBS. Newcomers Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell will also perform.

Disney announces plans for 'Frozen 2' NEW YORK (AP) — Let it go (on)1

The Walt Disney Co. has announced plans to make a sequel to the animated mega-hit "Frozen." Bob Iger, Walt Disney Co. chief executive, and John Lasseter, head of Walt Disney Animation Studios, joined in officially announcing "Frozen 2" at the

But any delay in a "Frozen" sequel has been easily assuaged by the film's unabated popularity. "Frozen" is by far the biggest grossing animated film ever, and its soundtrack, led by Idina Menzel's "Let it Go," remains ubiquitous. A "Frozen" short is to play in

company's annual shareholders

front ofDisney's latest release,

meeting in San Francisco. the live-action "Cinderella." The sequel had been widely exJosh Gad, the voice of the pected for a film that has become snowman Olaf, was on hand for a juggernaut for Disney. the announcement and will be Since its release in November returning for the sequel. But no 2013, "Frozen" has made nearly other returning characters were announced. $1.3 billion globally at the box office, generated a massive merAt the shareholders meeting, chandising revenue stream and Disney also announced a release won the Academy Award for best date for "Star Wars: Episode VIII": May 26, 2017. Rian Johnanimated feature. son ("Looper") is confirmed to Disney didn't announce any details on the sequel'splotor a write and direct. releasedate,butsaid directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck will be returning. "We enjoyedmaking Frozen Fever so much and being back RENO, Nev. (AP) — The hisin that world with those charactoric Nevada newspaper where ters," said Lasseter. "Jennifer Lee Mark Twain cut his journalistic and Chris Buck have come up teeth is back in publication for with a great idea for a sequel and the first time in three decades, and its owners plan to uphold you will be hearing a lot more about it and we're taking you tradition by offering more than back to Arendelle." just real news. Though a sequel was always The Territorial Enterprise was only a matter of time, fans have revived as an online and monthly waited eagerly for the announce- print publication this week by ment. Most big box-offiice hits Capitol Publishing Group, the generate sequel announcements parentcompany ofa weekly within weeks of opening. newspaper in Jefferson City, Mis-

Mark Twain newspaper is revived in Nevada

souri, that focuses on politics and

Twain was among a group of talented journalists at the newsSamuel Clemens, Twain's real paper who perfected the art of the western tall tale with articles name, assumed his pen name and developedhis penchant for that became legendary for their western tall tales when he was a wit, he added. "I've always said Samuel reporterfrom 1862 to 1864 at the feisty newspaper in Virginia City, Clemens was born in Missouri about 20 miles southeast of Reno. and Mark Twain was born in The Territorial Enterprise, Nevada, and without his western based by its new owners in sojourn there's no way he would nearby Carson City, plans to have beena nationally renowned feature yarns in keeping with author," James said. Twain's spirit, and cover politics, government, business and culture across the state. "For the most part, the news content will be professional, NEW YORK (AP) — The weeksolid reporting," editor Elizaend debut of Disney's "Cinderella" was revised down to $67.9 beth Thompson said. "Sprinkled in and among that we intend million in final box-office figures to have fun with fictional and Monday. partly fictional stories from time The $2.2 million drop from to time." Sunday's estimate of $70.1 was Ron James, former Nevada a larger adjustment than usual, statehistoricpreservation officer though "Cinderella" still comes in and author of four books on Viras oneofthe year'sbiggest hits. ginia City, welcomed the newspaThe slide put Kenneth per's return to publication. Branagh's live-action "Cinderel"Anytime you resurrect an la" behind the opening of Disinstitution like that it's a positive ney's last live-action fairy tale, "Maleficent," which debuted with thing and we have to be pleased with that," he said. $69.4 million in May 2014. government.

'Cinderella' debuts with nearly $68M

James said the Territorial

Warner Bros.' Liam Neeson

Enterprise was one of the most prestigious newspapers in the West in the 1860s and 1870s becauseofits serious coverage of mining in one of the richest mineral troves ever: the Comstock Lode.

thriller "Run All Night" was mightily outshined by "Cinderella." The week's only other major new wide-release opened weakly with $11 million, making it Neeson's worst debut as an action film star.

ter School. Monday 7 p.m. — "Meeting The Master, Part Two," sponsored by Bahai Faith of Tuolumne County. 7:30 p.m. — "Viewpoint," hosted by Diane Doddridge. Tuesday 10 a.m. — "Jenny's Kitchen: Salmon In Puffed Pastry," hosted by Jenny Baxter. 7:30 p.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting. Wednesday 10 a.m. "Get Healthy With

Shana: Easy Walk." 5 p.m. — "On The Go," sponsored by Helping Hands Community Services Inc. 6 p.m. — Sonora City Council Meeting. 9 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church. Thursday 5:30 p.m. "Open Book: Professional Development Day," hosted by Joe Silva, sponsored by Tuolumne County Office of Education. 7 p.m. — "Murphys Elementary Trout Planting."

CASl 8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from March 19 to March 26. The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system. Call 536-1888 for more information. Thursday 5:30 p.m. "Open Book: School Bond Update," hosted by Joe Silva, presented by Tuolumne County Office of Education. 6 p.m. — "Ask Attorney Steve: Workman's Comp Fraud." 7:30 p.m. — "Viewpoint," hosted by Diane Doddridge. -

Friday 10 a.m. — "Mind Matters: "How Does The Brain Know What To Do?" 6 p.m. "Fridays with Frank: From RHEM to Legends — A Historic Building Part 1," hosted by Frank Diggle. Saturday 9 a.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting. 3 p.m. — Chapel in the Pines. 5:30 p.m. "Open Book: Global Cardboard Challenge," hosted by Joe Silva, sponsored by Tuolumne County Office of -

Education. 7 p.m. — "The Church Of The Harvest." 8 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church. Sunday 9 a.m. — "Transforming The World With Love," sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Tuolumne County. 1 p.m. — "Mother Lode Friends of Music: Latin Concert." 6 p.m. — "France 1990," produced by Lloyd Kramer. 8:30 p.m. — Gold Rush Char-

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35 years ago March 18, 1980 UFOs — A bright light in the sky believed to be an unidentified flying object followed a Sonora brother and sister Sunday night as they drove from Merced to Highway 108 and La Grange Road. The mysterious light was joined by three other objects forabout 30 minutes before all fourdisappeared.Meanwhile, a Sonora woman reported that she saw "a triangular shaped object" in the sky sometime between 8 and 9 p. m. on Sunday, as she was heading toward her Rancho Sonora Estates home. Bay Area television stations also received numerous reports of UFO sightings. A spokesman for Castle Air Force base near Merced told the Union Democrat he was aware of the activity, but chose not to generatea report."Theobjects were flying lower than airplanes normally, and they moved quickly and stopped several times. It was very unusual," he said. GAS SHORTAGE — Most local stations have an adequate

supply of gasoline now — provided customers don't show up all at once. It is a turnaround from March a year ago, when stations began closing and limiting daily hours because of a shortage. Some localstations contacted by the Democrat say the sharp risein prices— about 50 cents a gallon in one year — has led to conservation, which has in turn boosted supplies. Current pricesrange from $1.20 to $1.27 a gallonforregular,to$1.27 and $1.34forunleaded and premium, according to a Union Democrat survey. A year ago gas prices

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53 years ago March 19, 1962 Sonora high teachers pressed theirrequest forsalary increases last night, but district trustees postponed action until a special meeting scheduled at 5 p. m. Monday. Trustee Maurice Foster proposed boosts of $150 per year in addition to the normal $150 provided for on the existing salary schedule, rather then adoption of the new schedule proposed by the teachers. Foster's proposal would set top pay at $7,500 annually.

62 years ago March 6, 1953 PRICE CONTROLS — The government this week scrapped price controls on bread, automobiles, laundry services and virtually all home appliances such asrefrigerators and stoves. Only two market basket itemscoffee and beer — were left under ceilings. Price officials predicted the sweepingpricedecontrol order will probably mean price increasesin automobile parts, some appliances and laundry and dry cleaning services, including diaper service. The order effects goods representing an estimated $25,000,000,000 in annual sales. It came as President Eisenhower told a news conference in Washington he is gratified to see that the administration's decontrol program has brought little evidence of anyone trying to gouge customersor force up prices.

95 years ago March 13, 1920

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Tuttletown's one-room schoolhouse, as seen above in 1893, was taught by Fannie Mansfield Bromley (second from left). "Shorty" (F. 0.) Harris breezed into town Thursday afternoon from his snowy home up at Relief, where he guards the big dam of the power company through the icy winter months. This is "Shorty's" first visit to Sonora since early last fall, and he says the going over the snow was not verygood.He had with him $200 worth of pelts, for he amuses himself in the hills in trapping. He had a number of otters worth from $15 to $20 each, some Martins that will bring an average price of $15, and a number of coyotes. The later he registered with the county clerk, Gorges, in order to get the county bounty.

119 years ago March 15, 1896 Yesterday afternoon Sheriff Purvis, of La Grange, arrested William Linville, former driver of the Coulterville and Modesto

stagecoach.. His accomplice is William Noah, a young man who was arrested at Sonora last evening by Sheriff Yancey. Sheriff Purvis telegraphed to have Noah arrested at Sonora and turned over to Deputy Constable Melville. The crime of which the men are charged is the robbing of Wells, Fargo & Company's express box on August 15th last, containing $265.18 in gold dust and gold coin.

142 years ago March 15, 1873 ST. PATRIC'S DAY — Monday next will be the anniversary of the birth of the patron Saint of Ireland. The day is to be properly observed in Sonora by the Irishmen of the county. Extensive preparationshave been made to make the celebration worthy as commemorating the memory of

one of the best and purest men that everexisted.

160 years ago March 17, 1855 Among cheers and firing of canons yesterday, another mass meeting was held in Columbia, and a resolution was adopted by over one thousand miners requiring all those living at Springfield, Shaw's Flat, Sawmill Flat, and all other camps in the vicinity, to cease buying high-priced water from the Tuolumne County Water Company. It was then fully resolved to march to Sonora, accompanied by marshal music and an artillery company, where the well-known liberality of our citizens was duly manifested at the City Hotel, Long Tom Saloon, Virginia Saloon, Placer Hotel, Arkansas House, U. S. Hotel, and Street Brothers, whose open houses were kept during the day.

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Here are the movies playing Friday through March 26 at Regal Cinemas 10 in Sonora:

American Sniper War drama starring Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Jake McDorman, Luke Grimes, Navid Negahban, Keir O'Donnell, Max Charles and Kyle Gallner, directed by Clint Eastwood. U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle takes his sole mission— protecthis comrades — to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history, serving four tours of duty in Iraq. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents. However, when he finally returns home,

he finds that he cannot leave the war behind. Rated R for strong and disturbing war violence, and language throughout including some sexual references. Two hours, 12 minutes.

Chappie Science fiction action thriller starring Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Ninja, Yo-Landi Visser, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver and Brandon Auret, directed by Neill Blomkamp. Every child comes into the world full of promise, and none more so than Chappie: he is gifted, special, a prodigy. Like any child, Chappie will come under the influence ofhis surroundings — some good, some bad — and he will rely on his heart and soul to find his way in the world and become his own man. But there's one thing that makes Chappie different from anyone else: he is a robot. The first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. His life, his story, will change the way the world looks at robots and humans forever. Rated R. Two hours, one minute.

Cinderella Fantasy starring Cate Blanchett, Lily James, Richard Madden, Helena Bonham-Carter, Nonso Anozie, Stellan Skarsgard, Sophie McShera and Holliday Grainger, directed by Kenneth Branagh. The story follows the fortunes of young Ella whose merchant father remarries following the tragic death ofher mother. Keen to support her loving father,

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Ella welcomes her new stepmother Lady Tremaine and her daughters Anastasia and Drizella into the family home. But, when Ella's father suddenly and unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Hnally relegated to nothing more than a servant girl covered in ashes, and spitefully renamed Cinderella since she used to work in the cinders, Ella could easily begin to losehope.Yet,despite the cruelty inflicted upon her,

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mother's dying words and to "have courage and be kind." She will not givein to despairnor despise those who abuse her. And then there is the dashing stranger she meets in the woods. Unaware that he is really a prince, not merely an employee at the Palace, Ella finally feels she has met a kindred soul. It appears as if her fortunes may be about to change when the Palace sends out an open invitation

for all maidens to attend a ball, raising Ella's hopes of once again encountering the charming"Kit." Alas, her stepmother forbids her to attend and callously rips apart her dress. But, as in all good fairy tales, help is at hand as a kindly beggar woman steps forward and, armed witha pumpkin and a few mice, changes Cinderella's life forever. Rated PG. One hour, 45 minutes.

The Gunman Action thriller starring Sean Penn, Idris Elba, Ray Winstone, Mark Rylance, Javier Bardem and Jasmine Trinca, directed by Pierre Morel. Eight years after fleeing the Congo following his assassination of that country's minister of mining, former assassin Jim Terrier is back, suffering &om PTSD and digging wells to atone for his violent past. After an attempt is made on his life, Terrier flies to London to find out who wants him dead — and why. Terrier's search leads him to a reunion with Annie, a woman he once loved, who is now married to an oily businessman with dealings in A&ica. Rated R. One hour, 55 minutes.

Insurgent Science fiction action adventure starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Octavia Spencer,

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Sean Penn (left) and Mark Rylance star in "The Gunman." Jai Courtney, Ray Stevenson, Zoe Kravitz, Miles Teller and Ansel Elgort, directed by Robert Schwentke.Now on therun &om Jeanine and the rest of the power-hungry Erudites, Tris and Four search for allies and answers in the ruins of Chicago. They must find out what Tris' family sacrificed their lives to protect and why the Erudites will do anything to stop them. Side by side, Tris and Four face one seemingly insurmountable challenge after another, as they unravel the secrets of the past and — ultimately — the future of their world. Rated PG-13. One hour, 58 minutes.

Kingsman: The Secret Service Adventure comedy starring Colin Firth, Michael Caine, Taron Egerton, Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Strong, Sofia Boutella, Sophie Cookson, Jack Davenport, directed by Matthew Vaughn. Based upon the acclaimed comic book, Kingsman tells the story of a super-secret spy organization that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a globalthreatemerges from a twisted tech genius. Rated R. Two hours, 9 minutes.

McFarland, USA Biography starring Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Morgan Saylor, Michael Aguero, Sergio Avelar, Hector Duran, Rafael Martinez, Martha Higared, directed by Niki Caro. Inspired by the 1987 true story, this docudrama follows novice runners &om McFarland, an economically challenged town in California's farm-rich Central Val-

ley, as they give their all to build a cross-countryteam under the

direction of Coach Jim White, a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. Coach White and the McFarland students have a lot to learn about each other but when White starts to realize the boys' exceptional running ability, things begin to change. Soon something beyond their physical gifts becomes apparent — the power of family relationships, their unwavering commitment to

one another and their incredible work ethic. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring legacy as well. Along the way, Coach White realizes that his family finally found a place to call home and both he and his team achieve their own kind of American dream. Rated PG. Two hours, 9 minutes.

Neeson, Ed Harris, Joel Kinnaman, Common, Boyd Holbrook, Genesis Rodriguez and Vincent D'Ono&io, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. Longtime hit man Jimmy Conlon, best &iend of mob boss Shawn Maguire, has seen better days. He's haunted both by the sins ofhis past and a police detective who's been breathing down his neck for 30 years, and the only comfort Jimmy has is whiskey. However, when his estranged son becomes a mob target, Jimmy figures that the only way to atone for his past mistakes is to make sure that his son doesn't wind up at the wrong end of a gun. Rated R. One hour, 54 minutes.

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Dramatic comedy starrmg Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Richard Gere,JudiDe nch,Dev Patel,Tamsin Greig, Celia Imrie and Ronald Pickup,directed byJohn Madden. As his marriage to Sunaina draws near, Sonny sets his eye on opening a second residence for the elderly, but finds the project requires more time than he can spare. Meanwhile, Evelyn and Douglas wonder where their relationship is going, Norman and Carol try to remain exclusive, Madge juggles two rich suitors, and the single remaining vacancy poses a problem for two new arrivals. As the demands of

Sonny's traditional Indian wedding threaten to overwhelm them all, an unexpected solution appears. Rated PG. Two hours, 2 minutes.

For show times, call 588-2840 or visit uniondemocrat.com. The theater is at 901 Sanguinetti Road. Tickets may be purchased online or at the box office. The building is handicap accessible. Regular admission is $11 for adults, $8 for children 12 and Under and $7.50 for seniors 60 and over. Discount adult admission is $8 for shows starting before 6 p.m. Films in 3D have a $3.50 surcharge per ticket. For information on the Angels Theatre at1228 S. Main St. in Angels Camp, call 736-6768 or visit www.cinemawest.com. MPAA RATING DEFINITIONS G — General audiences. All ages admitted. PG — Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 — Special parental guidance strongly suggested for children under 13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children. R — Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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ON H OW Music ALCHEIIY, Main Street, Murphys — Matt Cullen, pop, country and jazz, Fridays, 5:30 to 8 p.m. BLACK OAK CASINO,19400 TuolumneRoad North,Tuolumne — The Tour Guides, "Calaveras favorites," tonight, 8 p.m. Twice as Good, blues, Friday, 9 p.m. Chains Required, local horn driven R 8r B, Saturday, 9 p.m. Jank Tones, "Notes for Notes" benefit concert, March 26,8 p.m. CAMPS RESTAURANT,Greenhorn Creek,711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp — Bobby Billeci, jazz saxophone, Saturday. DIAMOND JIM'S,24535 Highway 108, Mi-Wuk Village — Karaoke, Fridays and Satur days,8:30 p.m .to 1:30 a.m. EAGLE TAVERN,Eproson House, 22930 Twain Harte Drive, Twain HarteM ountain Echo Sound DJ,Fridays,open midopen jam, Wednesdays, 9 p.m. EMBERZ,177S. Washington St, Sonora- Now You HazzJazz, Wednesday, March 25, 6 to 9 p.m. Live jazz featuring AlanCopeland on piano,John Kikugawa on bass, Bob Lehmann on drums and sometimes Sheila Ross on vocals. GYPSY SHACK,18145 Main St., Jamestown — Open mic, Thursday, 7 p.m. Gold Rush Comedy with musical guests Greasehound, Friday,8 p.m. Julia Bentley, Shaylee Sebold, Musique de Blonde,Saturday,8 p.m .CaseyChisholm, Oscar Goldman, Monday,8 p.m. MICKI &LARRY'S SPORTS PUB, 48-B Copper Cove Drive, CopperopolisJam sessi on,Thursdays,6:30to 9 p.m. Karaoke, Saturdays, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE GRILL, 19228 Pine Mountain Drive, GrovelandLive music, Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight. RAWHIDE SALOON,18260 Highway 108, Jamestown — Karaoke with Moun-

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Now You Hazz Jazz will play Wednesday, March25, at Emberz in downtown Sonora.

tain Echo Sound, tonight, 9 p.m. Sound Extreme DJ, Friday, 9 p.m. Mountain Echo Sound DJ Kdub, Saturday,9 p.m. Open mic, Wednesday, 9 p.m. THERED BARN,8544 Highway 49, Tuttletown — Karaoke, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Live music, Friday and Saturday,8 p.m.Open bluesjam ,Sundays,3 p.m. ROUND TABLE PIZZA,The Junction shopping center, East Sonora — Karaoke, Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m. SECRET CRUSH,350 Main St., Murphys — Jank Tones, Saturday. SIDEWINDERS,1252 S. Main St., Angels Camp — Open mic,Saturdays,7 to 9:15 p.m.

Modesto — "Friends of the Bob and Tom Show Comedy Tour," April 10. 527-4697, www.thestate.org. STOCKTON ARENA,248 W. Fremont St., Stockton — Cirque du Soleil, "Varekai," April 15 to 19. 373-1400, www.stocktonlive.com. TURLOCK COMMUNITY THEATER,1574 E. Canal Drive, Turlock668-1169, www.turlocktheatre.org.

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ASIAN ART MUSEUM,200 Larkin St., San Francisco — "Tradition on Fire: (For additions or changes, call588Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from 4548 or email weekenderratrniondemthe Paul and Kathy Bissinger Collection," ocrat.com before 5 p.m. Friday.) through April 5. "Seduction: Japan's Floating World," through May 10. 415581-3500, www.asianart.org. DE YOUNG MUSEUM,Golden Gate Courtesy photo Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Grand Funk Railroad is slated to take the stage July 18 at the Stan- Francisco — "Celebrating the Spectrum: MOTHER LODE FRIENDS OF MUislaus County Fair in Turlock. Highlights From the Anderson CollecSIC —Chamber music concert at Saint tion," through April 19. "Janet Delaney: Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish, 11361 17 and18. Omega Nu Spring Fashion South of Market," through July 19. Prospect Drive, Jackson. Sunday, April 12, Show, April 18. Lila Downs, April 21. "Embodiments: Masterworks of African "Fancy Nancy the Musical," April 26. 3 p.m. Free admission. Call 293-4227 or Figurative Sculpture," through July visit www.mlfm.org for more information. Townsend Opera, "Tosca," May1 and 5. "Botticelli to Braque: Masterpieces AUBURN PLACER PERFORM3. the Midtown Men, May 7. ForbidFrom the National Gallies of Scotland," BOB HOPE THEATRE, 242 E. Main ING ARTS CENTER,985 Lincoln Way, den Broadway, May 8. Mariachi Vargas through May 31. "Bouquets to Art," April St., Stockton — Celtic Woman, 10th anAuburn — 530-885-0156, www.livefroTecalitlan, May10. Big Daddy Weave, 13 to 19. "Richard Diebenkorn Prints: niversary tour, May 29. 373-1400, www. mauburn.com. May 11. Chanticleer, May 13. Modesto StocktonLive.com. Celebrating an Acquisition," April 25 CAUFORNIA BLUEGRASS ASSymphonyOrchestra,"A Sea SymphoCALIFORNIA STAGE THEATER, to Oct. 4. "J.M.W. Turner: Painting Set ny," May 15 and 16. Bonnie Raitt, May SOCIATION —40th anniversary Father's Free," opens June 30. 415-750-3600, Day Bluegrass Festival, Thursday through 2509 R St., Sacramento — "Italian 20. Peter Frampton, June 3. Modesto Opera," through Sunday. "Angel in the www.famsf.org. SymphonyOrchestra,"Comedy Meets Sunday, June 18 to 21, Nevada County Night," Aug. 21 to Sept. 13. 916-451LEGION OF HONOR,34th Avenue Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, with the Kenthe Symphony," June 5. Motown tribute, and Clement Street, San FranciscoJune 6. Modesto Performing Arts, "The tucky Colonels Reunion, Good Ol'Persons 5822, www.calstage.org. CAPITAL STAGE,2215 J St., M usicMan," June 20to 28.DanceAcad- "Artists and Editions: A Publication in Reunion, Bluegrass Patriots Reunion, Sacramento — "Rapture, Blister, Burn," Memory of Steven Leiber," through emy, June 20. 5678 Dance Company, Dave Grisman Bluegrass Experience, through April 12. "The Homecoming," June 27. 338-2100, 877-488-3380, www. March 29. "A Princely Pursuit: The Nashville Bluegrass Band, Adkins and Malcolm D. Gutter Collection of Early Loudermilk ,Jumpsteady Boys and more. by Harold Pinter, directedby Janis galloarts.org. Stevens, April 29 to May 31. "Uncanny MODESTO AIIERICAN GRAFMeissen Porcelain," through Aug. 30. www.cbaontheweb.org Valley," June17to July19.916-995FITTI CAR SHOW AND FESTIVAL "Tapestries and Armor," through June JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO, 5464, www.capstage.org. — June 12 to 14, parade Friday, 7 p.m., 28. "High Style: The Brooklyn Museum 12222 New York Ranch Road, JacksonCROCKER ART MUSEUII, 216 0 McHenry Avenue, free, special guests Aaron Lewis, May14. Salt-N-Pepa, June Costume Collection," through July19. St., Sacramento — "Toulouse-Lautrec "American Graffiti" stars Candy Clark 20. 800-822-9466, www.JacksonCasino. 415-750-3600, www.famsf.org. and La Vie Moderne: Paris1880-1910," and Bo Hopkins; car show and festival, com. LEVI'S STADIUM,Santa Clarathrough April 26. "Of Cottages and 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Saturday and 9 a.m .to HORSESHOE BEND FIELD ARTaylor Swift, with special guests Vance Castles: The Art of California Faience," CHERS,Horseshoe Bend Recreation 3 p.m. Sunday, Modesto Municipal Golf Joy and Shawn Mendes, Aug. 15. www. Feb. 22 to May 17. "The Nature of WilArea, Lake McClure — Annual Buffalo Course, 400Tuolumne Blvd.Admission ticketmaster.com, 41 5-464-9377. liam S. Rice: Arts and Crafts Painter and Shoot, March 29, registration 7:30 a.m., $10, children under 12 free with adult, SAN FRANCISCO CONVENTION Printmaker," through May 17. 916-808shoot time 9 a.m., 28 3-D targets, lunch sponsored by North Modesto Kiwanis AND VISITORS BUREAU INFORMA7000, www.crockerartmuseum.org. served on range. 962-5672. Club. 888-746-9763, www.americangraf- TION CENTER,900 Market St., San FRESNO CONVENTION AND MARIPOSA COUNTY HIGH fitifestival.com. 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