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COIEISlORY 9 Easter events Egg hunts are scheduled across the foothills, including Murphys and Groveland.

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'Artirondack' chair fundraiser to help Sonora High

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Artists Irene Taylor and Ken Gittings stand with their chairs.

The winners might want to sit in their brand-new Adirondack chairs, any of which would be right at home poolside or on a deck.

But those winners may be just as likely to simply admire their new chairs. That's because each has been painted by an accomplished Mother Lode artist.

All five chairs are prizes in "Artirondack,"the Sonora High School Foundation's spring fundraising giveaway. Sold in lots of five, tickets to win are only a buck apiece.

The foundation funds scholarships for Sonora and Cassina High students and helps with campus and educational activities. The annual budget for scholarships and otheractivitiesisabout$10,000, and SHSF directors hope this fundraiser will help cover costs.

The "Artirondack" giveaway includes chairs painted by artists Irene Taylor, Leslie Hurst, Ken Gittings, Ruth Burke and Hallie

The five "Artirondack" chairs created by Mother Lode artists.

Bateman. They range from striking black and white to dramatic colors. They include a dog, an American Indian design and landscapesfeaturingYosemite's soaring peaks, High Sierra aspens, and hummingbirds feasting on a bloomingMother Lode garden.

The painters range &om 25 to 78 and include a Sonora Kgh grad, two former Sonora Kgh art teachers and the mother of two

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All five chairs will be on display at the entrance to The Union Democrat's annual Home and Garden

Show, on April 11 and 12, at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. Tickets to win each of them will be sold at the High School — Continued on next page

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Chair fundraiser featuresfive artists Continuedfrom Page 3 Foundation's booth throughout the two-day event.

Tickets are also available by phone beginning today. Call Foundation Directors LaDeane Hansten at 559-5592 or Jean Mallory at 532-2174.

The winners will be drawn at the end of May. In the weeks ahead, there will be several more opportunities tosee the chairsand buy tickets: Sonora Spring Festival, April 25: The chairs will be on display from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. throughoutthe downtown Sonora event.

Mother Lode Roundup Band Review, May 6:Check out the chairs at the annual gathering of marching bands from schools from throughoutTuolumne County, scheduledfor6 p.m .atSonora High's Dunlavy Field.

Seeond Saturday, May 9: Go to the Ventana Gallery to buy tickets between 5 and 8 p.m. during downtown Sonora's monthly Art Night.

Below are the artists and the chairs they painted for the Sonora Kgh School Foundation's "Artirondack" fundraiser: • "Hummingbirds Garden" by Irene Taylor: "My own garden was the inspiration for my chair," said Taylor, a lifelong artist, career graphic designer and Sonora resident since 1999. "The hummingbirds love it there, and I've always loved hummingbirds." Painting a slatted chair with flowers and birds "was a challenge, but it was a lot of fun," added the artist, who does watercolors and gives art lessons her home studio. "I was

honoredtobe asked to bepartof this fundraiser."

• "Aspenondack" by Leslie Hurst: "Coming up with a name for the chair gave me the idea," said the Jamestown painter, who earneda college degree in art, put it on the back burner while raising her children, then returned to her passion. "I had painted some turning aspens I had seen at Hope Valley, and came up with a name for the chair." Hurst is happy to be part of the high school fundraiser.

"M y son and daughter, Thomas andMaggie,graduated from Sonora High and the school opened up a lot of opportunities for them," Hurst said. 'This is a way to say thanks."

• "American Indians Remembered" by Ken Gittings The hard

part of painting that chair was filling all the gaps," said Gittings, who taught math, science and art at Sonora High for 20 years and later taught at Columbia College for seven years."It wasn't like a canvas; it was like painting in 3D." Ks American Indian motif, with an eagle, bears, pottery and, on chair a unique charm."I'm happy to help the high school," said Gittings, who at 78 is the oldest of the artists and keeps busy painting 1andscapesand portraitsofall sorts.

• 'YosemiteSpring" by Ruth Burke %henIsawthechair,I knew exactly how I'd paint it," saidBurke,aTuolumne County resident for more than 40 years and a former longtime art teacher

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lupine and poppies on the chair's back." The painter, sculptor and designer's motivation to be part of ARTirondack?"It's a wonderful idea for Sonora High," she said.

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• "Adirondog" by Hallie Bateman: "I really enjoyed painting my chair," said Bateman, a 2007 Sonora Kgh grad and, at 25, the youngest artist in the group."As an illustrator and cartoonist, I mostly use pens and fine lines. On the chair, I got to use wide brushes and broad strokes." She chose black and white for its sharp contrast and the sitting pooch"because I really like to draw dogs." Bateman began drawing as a child. Although she majored in English, she never stopped illustrating and now, living in Brooklyn, does it for a living.

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Railtown 1897 State Historic Park will be free this weekend to residents of Tuolumne, Calaveras and Mariposa counties.

Railtown opening • What: Railtown opening weekend.

• When: Saturday and Sunday.

• Where: Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, 18115 Fifth Ave., Jamestown.

• Admission: Free to area residents.

• Info:984-3953, www.railtown1897.org

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown will resume offering steam-powered excursion train rides starting this weekend.

The six-mile, 45-minute round triptrain ridesleave at10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m.

On Saturday and Sunday only, residents of Tuolumne, Calaverasand Mariposa counties can visit the park and ride for free with proof of residency.

On Saturday, 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.

Later, 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 during the weekend, including tours of the Roundhouse and various demonstrations.

Capacity is limited for tickets for the steam-train excursion ridesso visitorsare encouraged to arrive early, especially this weekend.

Regular tickets are available online, or in person on a firstcome,first-served basis atthe ticket window beginning at 10 a.m. on the days the trains are running.

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tickets are only available in person at the ticket window.

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SIIMMERCONCERTS

Ironstone acts include Boston and The Band Perry Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys announced this week its star-studded summer concert series lineup.

The Doobie Brothers will open the season on Saturday, June 13. The Robert Cray Band, Los Lobos and Pat Simmons Jr. will open the show.

Next up will be multi-platinum legends Boston on Saturday,July 25, with opener REO Speedwagon.

Classic rockers Steve Miller Band will play Saturday, Aug. 1, with Buddy Guyopening.

The series' first Thursday concert will be The Band Perry on Aug. 13. The siblings have been one of the hottest country

acts within the past several years. The trio's multi-platinum single "If I Die Young" reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs.

Opening for them will be 2011 American Idol winner Scotty McCreeryand 2010 third place finalist Casey James.

Lastly, another Thursday show on Aug. 27 will feature 80s pop duo Daryl Hall and John Oates, along with Philadelphiabased Mutlu.

Improvements to Ironstone Amphitheatre were also announced this week, including ex-

Ironstane Concerts Saturday, June 13 The Doobie Brothers The Robert Cray Band Los Lobos Pat Simmons Jr.

Saturday, July 25 Boston REO Speedwagon Saturday, Aug. 1 Steve Miller Band Buddy Guy Thursday, Aug. 13 The Band Perry Scotty McCreery Casey James Thursday, Aug. 27 Daryl Hall and John Oates with Mutlu pansion of the stage, building a new stageroof,better sight lines for the audience and improved daylight LED screens.

Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. April 9 through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 and www. ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.iron-

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Winery announces'Twisted Folk SummerConcerts'series Twisted Oak Winery in Vallecito has announced its upcoming Twisted Folk Summer Concerts: • May 30, Leftover Cuties.

• June 13, The Brotet.

• June 27, Nina Gerber and Chris Webster with Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore.

• July 11, Vishten.

• July 25, Vasen with Darol Anger.

• Aug. 22, The Waifs.

For times, tickets and more information call 736-9080 or visit wwww.twistedoak.com/events.

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Reid Perry, Kimberly Perry and Neil Perry of The Band Perry backstage at the 57th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 8. The trio plays Ironstone on Aug. 13.

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In Tuolumne County there is a fine table top mountain hike near Jamestown.

But, there is another table mountain south of Oakhurst and north of Fresno that, in my opinion, is even better. Better views, m ore vernal pools,largerdiversity of wildflowers and more trail options add up to seriously excellent spring trekking.

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Vernal (springtime) pools host many species found nowhere else in California or, in some

cases, the world. In the wet phase, these pools also harbor a diverse and unique animal population, such as fairy and tadpole shrimp and the California tiger salamander.

Hikers intrigued by offbeat excursions will want to add Big Table Mountain Preserve to their bucket list. I wander along the preserve'smany trails at least once a year. Led by knowledgeable guides, field trip participants have an opportunity to leisurely investigate an extraordinary ecological niche. Check out sierrafoothill.org for guided hikes in the preserve. Note: You CAN NOT visit on your own, except for scheduled "open" days indicated on the site.

Besides providing a pleasurable jaunt in an unspoiled environment far from the madding crowd, the plateau offers wildflowers, both rare and plentiful, and the uncommon beauty of vernal pools in a seldom-seen environment are among the treasures of this pristine habitat. For me, the idea of walking on top of the ancestral San Joaquin River never fails to be amazing.

By definition, vernal pools are created when rainwater collects in shallow depressions underlaid by impenetrable soils.

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Whether recognized or not by name or for their singular plant and animal colonists, vernal pools have long delighted hikers during spring. A profusion of wildflowers outlining a pool boundary in concentric rings of glorious color is, indeed, a visual banquet. The stunning floral display changes as the season progresses. Different species bloom and fade as the weather warms and the water level shrinks.

What doesn't meet the eye is the extraordinaryspecialization peculiar to species living in and around vernal pools. All of its inhabitants, in order to survive, must be ingeniously adapted to long periods of both flooding and desiccation. Some thrive in the aquatic phase and endure the arid; others hang on through the wet months but flourish when temps rise and the ground dries

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Native pantsocie offers fied trips The Sierra Foothills Chapter of the California Native Plant Societyis offering a series of field trips this spring and summer.

The schedule includes: • Saturday, Moss Creek Trail.

• April 19, West Side Railroad Grade Trail, Tuolumne.

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• May 30, Hammill Canyon/ Herring Creek Road.

• June 20, Pilot Peak.

• July 11, Saddlebag Lake/ Twenty Lakes Basin.

• July 25, Warren Canyon.

Participants for all field trips are asked to bring a lunch, water, sunscreen and appropri-

ate clothing and footwear. Pets are not allowed. Carpooling is encouraged.

Hiking levels vary with each trip. Participants can sign-up for email field trip alerts by sending an email with the subject line "Field Trip Email List" to Jennie at jhaas953@gmail.com.

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The preserve features hiking among wildflowers and vernal pools. are in great peril of extinction.

Not surprisingly, humans are theirgreatest threat.About 90 percent of them have been destroyed when land was plowed or leveled for agricultural development and drainage patterns were altered.

Also, urban sprawl continues to encroach upon these extremely fragile environments as realestate developers and road builders push city limits into the countryside. Much of the remaining vernal pool habitat in California is also choice development land. Once the pools have been manipulated or eradicated, they are incapable of regenerationor relocation and gone forever.

One of the most dramatic and remarkable locations in the state to witness the springtime grandeur of vernal pools is atop McKenzie Big Table Mountain.

Big Table Preserve was willed to the conservancy by the late Ruth McKenzie. A longtime rancher in the area, she had the visiontorealize that the incomparablefeatures ofher land had to be preserved rather than developed. The property included 2,300 acres of oak woodland, grassland and basaltic table formations. Later, another 700 acres of contiguous land were acquired and added to the preserve.

Each spring the Sierra Foothill Conservancy sponsors popular field trips to the ancient volcanic setting overlooking the

San Joaquin River and High Sierra vistas. Experienced naturalists lead unhurried walks across the flat mile-long plateau, exploring and discussing the rich biological and geological features that make these pristinetable-topped preserves so special.

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MurphysCreekTheatre's 'Accompice'is cever andwel-performed

By KATHIE ISSAC-LUKE

Curmi is delightfully sinister as she slinks about the stage in various evening ensembles while planning her machinaBilotti is wickedly funny as the fussy and mercurial Derek.

Their dialogue is peppered with witty jabs, pointed insults and sexual innuendo.

Joe Conn, in a very versatile and energetic performance, plays John, Derek's business partner.

This play marks Conn's MCT debut, but he has many other theater credits, including a highly praised performance in "True West" at Center Stage

ish accents, which are consistent and subtle enough not to be distracting.

The cast is uniformly good as they navigate through the ever shifting puzzles in this play, most of which I dare not divulge. Suffice it to say that none of the characters are up to any good, and their motives are always unpredictable.

Theater fans will enjoy the many inside jokes. And, I can almost guarantee that no one will be able to anticipate the surprise ending.

When the curtain comes down, the audience is sworn to secrecy so as not to spoil the fun

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ning, Janet is plotting to poison her stuffy husband Derek.

But is she? To answer that question would be to spoil the many surprises in store as the play unfolds.

Pointing out that nothing in this play is as it seems consti-

Michelle Low plays John's wife, Melinda, who is not so naive as she initially appears. Low, who was so good as Trish in "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress," which recently played at Stage 3Theatre Company, gives a funny and endearing performance as the underestimated Melinda.

Director Curmi keeps this fast-pacedproduction on track, and keeps the audience guessing throughout the performance.

Just when you think you have the plot figured out, the play veers off into a series of unexpecteddirections.

In keeping with the English setting, the actors speak in Brit-

This clever and well-performed play provides a roller coaster ride of amusement and entertainment. To unlock its secrets, you will just have to see itfor yourself.

The inviting and highly detailed English hideaway was designedby Artistic Director Graham S. Green. Lighting design is by Nathen Neill. The

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Murphys Creek Theatre opened its new season last weekend with "Accomplice," Rupert Holmes stylish brew of comedy and suspense.

This deviously plotted thriller earned Holmes an Edgar Award for best mystery after it opened on Broadway in 1990.

The play pays homage to such earlier thrillers as "Sleuth" and "Deathtrap," and ends up outdoing them in creating a maze of enigmas and revelations.

The action begins in a refurbished English cottage outside

tutes a major understatement.

The plot's twists and turns proceed at a rapid pace, and the excellent cast makes the most

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In addition to directing, Maryann Curmi plays Janet, reprising a role she played about 10 years ago. She and Don Bilotti are wonderfulas ajaded couple trapped in an unhappy marriage.

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designed by Susan Chapman add just the right touch to the production.

Because it contains suggestive language and adult situations, this play is not recommended for young children.

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"Accomplice," which plays through April 26 at Black Bart Playhouse in Murphys, has a plot filled with twists and turns.

April 26 at the Black Bart Playhouse in Murphys. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. and Sundays at

2 p.m.For reservations or more information, call 728-8422 or visit www.murphyscreektheatre. org.

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Presentations will be held on Yosemite Search and Rescue.

The Yosemite Theater will show avariety ofprograms ranging from history to rock climbing.

Presented by the Yosemite Conservancy, the schedule of shows include: • "Yosemite Search and Rescue," presentation by Ranger John Dill, Mondays May 4 to Oct. 5.

• "Meet Galen Clark: Yosemite's First Guardian," live performance by Pete Devine,

Tuesdays April 14 to June 23.

• "Creative Fusion: Exploring the Nature of the Sierra Nevada," interactive presentation by Ranger Erik Westerlund, Tuesdays June 30 to Oct. 6.

• "The Spirit of John Muir," live performance by Lee Stetson, Wednesdays April 8 to June 17 and Sept. 2 to Oct. 28.

• 'YosemiteNature Notes: Filmmaking on the Edge," presentation by Steve Bumgardner, Wednesdays June 24 to Aug. 26.

• "Ask John Muir," interactive performance by Lee Stetson, Thursdays April 9 to June 18 and Sept. 3 to Oct. 29.

• "Return to Balance: A Climber's Journey," film and presentation with Ron Kauk, Thursdays June 25 to Aug. 27, Fridays April 10 to Oct. 30, Saturdays April 11 to June 20 and Sept.5 to Oct.31.

• 'Yosemiteby Song and Story," interactive performance

by Gail Dreifus, Saturdays June

27 to Aug. 29.

• 'Yosemitethrough the Eyes of a Buffalo Soldier," film and presentation with Ranger Shelton Johnson, Sundays May 3 to Sept. 27.

Shows start at 7 p.m. at the Yosemite Valley Visitor CenterTheater.Tickets are $8 for adultsand $4 for children ages 4 to 12. Proceeds fund projects within the park.

For more information, visit www.yosemiteconservancy.org.

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Easter arrives Sunday, but many activities in the foothills are gettingunder way Saturday.

Below are weekend events being held from Murphys to Groveland.

• A new egg hunt will be held at Rocca Park on Jamestown's Main Street at 11 a.m. Saturday.

The free event, which is being put on by Jamestown business owners,isfor children ages 10 and under. There will also be games and other activities available.

• The Columbia Victorian Easter Celebration will take place Sunday at Columbia State Historic Park. A Victorian EasterParade startsat12:30 p.m.

The paradeisaVictorian-era promenade on Main Street. Kids and pets are welcome. Prizes willbe awarded for fanciest Victorian hat, and best dressed couple,among other categories.

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contain a special prize. Thaddeus E. Hare — also known as the Easter Bunny — will be handing out fresh carrots. Children should bring their own Easter baskets. The free event is sponsored bythe Columbia Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact 536-1672 or www. visitcolumbiacalifornia.com.

• Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys will host free Easter egg hunts on Sunday. Ages 4 and under will start at 11:30 a.m., with ages 5 to 8 at noon and ages 9 to 12 at 12:30 p.m.

Reservationscan also be made for Easter brunch. For more information, call 728-1251.

• The Tuolumne Park and Recreation District will sponsor free Easter egg hunts starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Tuolumne Westside Memorial Park. Those 5 and younger will be at the Tot Lot next to the Tuolumne CountyLibrary branch. The next hunt will be at Tuolumne Westside Memo-

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• The Twain Harte Rotary Club will sponsor an Easter egg hunt for children through sixth grade at1 p.m. Sunday at the Eproson Ball Field in Twain Harte. An "egg toss" with real eggs for children and adults will follow the hunt. Admission is free.

• Christian Heights Church will hold an Easter egg hunt for children 12 and under at 10 a.m. Saturday on the athletic

field at 13711 Joshua Way east of Sonora. Admission is free. For more information, call 532-7305.

• The Groveland Rotary Club will sponsor its annual Easter egg huntat 10 a.m. Saturday at Mary Laveroni Community Park. Organizers are encouraging parents to have their children thereby 9:30 a.m. to greet the Easter Bunny.

• The Coulterville Community Club will sponsor its free annual Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m.

Sunday at Coulterville Park.

Children should bring their own basket or bag. For more information, call 878-3750.

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• Murphys Creek Theatre will present "Accomplice," by Rupert Holmes, through April 26 at the Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St. in Murphys. For

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• Sierra Repertory Theatre will present "Mary Poppins" at the East Sonora theater, through May 3. Call 532-3120 or visit www.sierrarep.org for ticket information.

• Two plays will be read tonight at Jon Dambacher's Sonora Theatre Workshop from 9 to 11 p.m. at Emberz, 177 S. Washington St. in downtown Sonora.

The weekly Play Reading Series will feature Kaitlyn Brennan, Maeve Moriarty and Matthew Hobgoodreading a play by Samuel Beckettand another by Harold Pinter.

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• The Mother Lode Fiddlers will meet from 1 to5 p.m. Sunday at the Standard Community Church,19030 Standard Road. The public is invited to attend.

• ArtSpirit, the 18th annual high school • A Drum Circle is held from 4:30 to 6 juried exhibition, will be on display at p.m. each Sunday at Utica Park in Angels Calaveras Arts Council's Gallery through Camp. All ages are welcome and no expeApril 19 at 22 N. Main St. in San Andreas. rience is necessary. Admission is free. For Student artists are from Calaveras, Bret more information, call Brad McDonald at 785-0455.

Harte and Mountain Oaks high schools.

For moreinformation, call754-1774 or • The Sonora Community Drum visitwww.calaverasarts.org.

Circle meets at 6 p.m. each Tuesday at • The 27th annualCelebration of Arts the Unity Spiritual Center at 19478 Vilin the Schools, a student art show, will lage Drive in East Sonora. All ages are be held at the Tuolumne County Arts welcome and no experience is necessary.

Alliance, 251 Barretta St. in Sonora.

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• Arts of Bear Valley will display works

• Sandy Lee will sign copies ofher book, "No Unturned Stone: A Mother's Quest" from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Starbucks at The Junction shopping center in East Sonora.

• The Tuolumne Parkand Recreation District will sponsor free Easter Egg Hunts starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Tuolumne Westside Memorial Park.

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What's hagyening inlhe Motherlode,Ayril2-8 ers are encouraging parents to have their children there by 9:30 a.m. to greet the Easter Bunny.

• Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown will resume offering steampowered excursion Train Rides starting this weekend. The six-mile, 45-minute round triptrain rides leave at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. This weekend only, residents of Tuolumne, Calaveras and Mariposa counties can visit the park and ride for free with proof of residency.

On Saturday, there will be an "Early Bird" program starting at 7 a.m. in the Roundhouse. Live music from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.willbe provided by pop-duo Lava Cats on Saturday and Swing Gitane, a vintagejazz group, on Sunday. Other special activities are planned. Visit www. railtown1897.org for more information.

• Sonora Cat Rescue will host its annual Spring Fashion Show and luncheon at noon Saturday at the Twain Harte Golf Club. The event will include music, fashions &om local businesses, gift and personal shopping opportunities, raflles, door prizes and more. Lunch will be catered by the new Twain Harte Golf Club restaurant, uMickey's.u All funds raised benefit the rescue's spay and neuter program. Tickets cost$25 perperson and are available at the Mountain Bookshop at The Junction shopping center or by calling Judith Rodan at 559-2406.

• The annualTiger Fest gourmet dinner at the Rail Road Flat Community Hall will raise money for Rail Road Flat School EnrichmentProgram on Saturday.The event will be held &om 5 to 9 p.m., with a three-course homemade international dinner served starting at 6 p.m. This year's culinary theme will be "South of the Border."

There will also be a silent auction, regional entertainment and a no-host bar serving "Tigerita s."Costis$25 each or$40 fora couple, with discounted rates for children and vegetarians.

In orderto prepareproperly forthe cuisinecooking,advance reservationsare requested.Toordertickets,contact Autumn Andahlat754-1032 orautumnandahl@gmail.com.

• American Legion Post 58 will serve a Pancake Breakfast &om 8 to 11 a.m.

Sunday at Sonora Veterans Memorial Hall at 9 N. Washington St. in downtown Sonora.

Tickets are$7 foradultsand $3 forchildren under 10. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, orangejuice,and coffee ortea.Proceeds go to American Legion projects such as scholarships and Boys and Girls State. The breakfasts are served on the first Sunday of each month.

• TheColumbia Victorian Easter Celebration will take place Sunday at Columbia State Historic Park. A Victorian Easter Parade will be held at 12:30 p.m.

The parade is a Victorian-era promenade on Main Street. Kids and pets are welcome.

Prizes will be awarded for fanciest Victorian hat, and best dressed couple, among other categories.

Registration beginsat11 a.m .in &ont of the Fallon Hotel. As for egg hunts, the Small Fry Egg Search begins at noon for ages 3 to 5. After the parade, the Junior Egg Poachers (ages 6 to 8) will try their luck at 1 p.m., and finally the Great Egg Scramblers (ages 9 to 12) at 1:30 p.m. The &ee event is sponsored by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact

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• The Sonora Elks Lodge will host aFamily Night Dinner on Tuesday, April 7. The menu will be wine-roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, salad, bread, dessert and coffee.Adultsare$12,while children 5 to 11 are $6, and 4 and under are &ee. Doors open at 5 p.m., and dinner is served at6:30 p.m. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling the lodge office at533-1587.

• The 6th annualCelebrities Serving Dinnerby Sonora Sunrise Rotary will be held Tuesday, April 7, at Black Oak Casino Resort in Tuolumne. Catered at the Four Winds Ballroom by Seven Sisters, the event features music and appetizers at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $100 and include $25 of free slot play. No tickets will be available atthe door.Toreserve seating,call 586-4802 oremail cathiepeacock@yahoo. com. All proceeds benefit the Columbia College Fire Academy's students personal protective equipment fund.

• The Kiwanis Club will host anOpen Air Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday andSunday in the Mono Village Center in East Sonora. For more information, call Al Smith at 532-0140.

• Free Line Dance Lessonsare given from 2 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday at the SonoraFire Museum and SeniorLounge at 125 N. Washington St. in Sonora. For more information, call Arno Lascari at 588-8071.

• Story Time for children is held at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Tuolumne County Libraryat 480 Greenley Road in Sonora.

Call 533-5507 for details. On Fridays, the Grovelandbranch at 18990 Highway 120 offers stories at 10:30 a.m., and the Tuolumne branch at 18636 Main St. holds story time at 11 a.m.

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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.

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• 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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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"Art in the Library," a rotating exhibit at the Tuolumne County Library on Greenley Road in Sonora, showcases an eclectic collection of artwork by Diane Porter during the month of April.

The exhibit features Porter's work in mixed media, collage, portraits, as well as watercolors and acrylics.

"Overtheyears Ihave evolved from basic oils, to acrylics, charcoal and pastels, aswellassoap stone sculpture, and I finally settled on the ease ofwatercolors, "Porter satd.

H er art beginnings aretraced back to her elementary school years."I enjoyed doing cartoons and animal portraiture," she said.

"My aunt had a collie and I recall sketching him.

"Later, when I was living in Jackson during the 1960s, my art journey blossomed under the guidance of my family, including my father, aunt, and grandmother.

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"Leavesofthe 70's"isthe title of a grouping of pieces that include leaves she gathered during the A1970s.Some ofthe leaveswere c, collected by a friend from Kauai who had put them in a scrapbook.

Porter took the leaves and brought them back to life by including them in her art.

"Lone Leaf is included in the exhibit."The large leaf is from a street in Palo Alto and this piece expresses the clarity of the shape of the leaf," Porter said."My mixed media and collage art includes not onlyleaves,butfabricobjects such as aJapanese fan,aswellasold artpieces ofm ine thatIhavefragmented, bamboo, sticks, thread, and ribbon."

Also part of the exhibit are a number of her portraits. "My portraits span many years and include people I have encoun( tered as I venture through life, r «' '( including family and friends and even strangers. Many feature my daughter with different poses, moods, and interpretations."

"Step up to Fall," a mixed media collage by Diane Porter, is part of the new exhibit.

Several spring-themed watercolorsand acrylics are also on varieties of springtime flowers.

Also on display is a landscape Stockton Harlequin Art Gallery, "I love my backyard garden, and display. "Backyard Geraniums," titled "Rancheria Creek," which the Gold Rush Gallery in Amador done in her yard in Palo Alto, and appreciate thebirds,squirrels,and was done"en plein air"nearAmaCity, and in private collections.

"Cherry Blossom Orchard" are "I am delightfully drawn to the flowers in my backyard," she said. dor City: "I recall the very hot day "My spring collection reflects my included. but was glad to be able to capture constant beauty and mystery of love of nature."

Others in the grouping feature the cooling effectofthe creek." nature and the wonderful palette Porter has exhibited at the of the rainbow," she said.

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Artwork by Pati Pearl will be featuredSaturday through May 2 at Banny's Restaurant Clubhouse and Bar at Mountain Springs Golf and Country Club near Sonora.

A reception will be held from 2:30to4:30 p.m. Sunday,April12.

Using acrylic and oil paints, Pearlcreates"representational artwork" and also life-sized trompe I'oeil images that aim to "trick the eye."

Recently brought to life is "Honeysuckle Rose," who appears to be peeking out of the barn door at Pearl's Tuolumne home.

"Back in the 1920s, I picked up my crayons and mainly colored outside the lines," Pearl said.

Self-taught, she's now 89 and still at it. Pearl said she's "come a long way."

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COMINQ.S00 April The second annual Golf Tournament Benefit for Meals On Wheels will be held at 1 p.m.

Friday, April 10, at Mountain Springs Golf Club. Entry Fee is $95, which includes a bag lunch and buffet dinner at Banny's. For

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Second Saturday Art Night will present its next "After 8" event at Stage3 Theatre Company in downtown Sonora on Saturday, April 11. The evening is called "Songbird Saturday," and is a ticketed event with limited seating. During the performance six

free shuttle bus will run continuously from The Junction shopping

musicians will each share his or

center in East Sonora. For more

her original songs with others accompanying. Then each artist will have a chance to talk a bit about what inspires his or her music.

The guest musicians are Richard Sholer of Coyote Hill, Tim McCaffrey of The Little Fuller Band, Andrew Dante, Sophia and Hannah Lundgren, and Grover Anderson, who will also serve as emcee for the evening. Tickets are $20 in advance. They are available at Stage 3's box office, Funky Junk in downtown Sonora and at Mountain Bookshop in The Junction shopping center in East Sonora. Any unsold tickets will be available that evening for $25. Hors d'oeuvres will be served with a no-host wine and beer bar.

There will be a raffle and silent auction with proceeds to benefit Second Saturday Art Night's new

information, call 588-4560.

"Mountain Performers' Fund,"

which is designed to give support to struggling musicians and other performers who participate in Sonora's Art Nights. For more information, contact 532-7697 or www.2ndsaturdaynight.org.

The Union Democrat will

present its 34th annual Home and Garden Show on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12, at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. More than 100 vendors will be present. Admission and parking are free, and a

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The 34th annual Home and Garden Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12, at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. Admission and parking are free.

An Indian Dance Clinic and Lunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Sonora High School's Bud Castle Gym. Participants can learn an Indian dance, eat Indian food and learn about India. The cost is $5 entrance and $8 lunch, with proceeds benefiting Indian orphans.

The Young Ladies Institute Patricia No. 79 will host a Tostado Bar Luncheon and Bunco on Saturday, April 11, at St. Patrick's Parish hall, 127 W. Jackson St. in Sonora. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Cost is $15 per person. All adults are welcome. Reservations suggested.

CallVickie at532-6010.

The Odd Fellows of LaFayette Lodge 65 will serveBreakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 12, at the lodge on Highway 132 in downtown La Grange. The menu includes biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs to order, countryfriedpotatoes,French toast,coffee and orange juice, all for $6. The breakfasts are served on the second Sunday of each month.

For more information, call Chris Stevenson at 853-2128.

The Northern Mariposa County History Center will sponsor a Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Old Schoolhouse on Broadway in

Coulterville. Pancakes, eggs, ham or sausage, fruit and beverage will be served for $5 for adults,$3 forchildren,or $15 fora fam ily of two adults and two children.

The meals are held on the second Sunday ofeach month. Formore information, call 878-3015.

The Tuolumne County SherifFs Posse will sponsor theCowgirls Fashion Show and Luncheon from noonto4 p.m. Sunday,April 12, at the Sonora Opera Hall. Call 928-5303 or 770-7513.

and prose writers will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe at 140 S. Washington St. in Sonora.

Sign-upsfor a fi ve-m inute reading of original work begin at 6:30 p.m. The featured reader is Joy Willow, artist, poet and author.

Admission is free. For more information, call Denella Kimura at 532-6561.

The Calaveras Air Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Calaveras County Airport in San Andreas.

The St. James Concert Airplane rides will cost $5 for Series will present soprano Julie children and $10 for adults. There Sieben at 3 p.m. Sunday, April will be free admission to the fair, 12, at the Red Church in Sonora. which will also feature aircraft Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 and classic car displays, food and forstudents under 18,available music by the Calaveras Commuat Mountain Bookshop or by call- nity Band. Visit www.eaa484.org ing 536-0825.

Formore informaor contact Kathy Zancanella at tion, visit www.sjconcertseries.org. 736-2501 or kz@mlode.com.

The Columbia Jazz Series will present Big Band Goes Latin at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 12, in Columbia College's Dogwood Theater. The concert will feature the college big band along with special guests the Mario Flores Latin Jazz Band and guitarist and vocalist Johnny Valdes. Ticketsare $15 with reserved seating.

Fortickets call588-5126.

The Hot Dark will play a "Notesfor Notes" benefit concert at Black Oak Casino at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 16.

An Open Reading for poetry

place Saturday, April 18, at the SonoraOpera Hall and Stage 3 Theatre Company. Workshops, exhibits and entertainment will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event, which focuses on holistic health and conscious living, is produced by the Unity Spiritual Center and Foothill Collaborative for Sustainability. Adults are $5, while kids are free. There will also be a free "Awakening the Dreamer" half-day symposium from 1to5 p.m. Sunday,April 19, at the Sonora Opera Hall. For more information, visit SpiritMindBodyExpo.com.

The second annual Spring Swing — presented by the Calaveras Mentoring Foundation to raisefunds for the Calaveras

Youth Menoring Program — will start at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. The event will feature a multi-station buffet dinner and dancing to the Big Band music of Rod Harris and the Columbia Kicks along with a contemporary twist on "dime-a-dance" girls. Auction items include a stay at The Ahwahnee Hotel in YosemiteNational Park and a raRing trip on the Tuolumne River. Reservations for the event are $75 per person, and are available at calaverasmentoring.org or by contacting the foundation at 736-7706.

The 20th anniversary ofTodd Schroeder's Annual Young Artist Grant Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in the Sonora High School A Dog Parade and family fun auditorium. Scheduled to perform day will be held Saturday, April with Schroeder, although sub18, in downtown Twain Harte. ject to change, are Sam Harris, Staging starts at 10 a.m., with the Tony Mandracchia, Kevin Fisher, Wendy Tuttle, Carrie Schroeder, parade at 11 a.m. There will be a variety of pet-themed activiJulia Rose and Catherine Kjerste, ties, including dancing dogs and joined by Tim Christensen on obedience training demonstrabass and John Gannon on drums. tions, along with food vendors. A Tickets — $20 for adultsand $10 $5 minimum entry fee for parade forstudents — are available at participants benefits the Humane the Sonora High School office, Society of Tuolumne County and or by calling Nancie Weiser at Friends of the Animal Commu532-5511, ext. 112. The Todd nity. For more information, call Schroeder Young Artist Grant is a 586-7632 or 743-7599. scholarship presented annually to students graduating from Sonora The fourth annual Spirit, High School who want to pursue Mind and Body Expowill take a career in the arts.

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Big Sur, Point Reyes offer springtime whale watching

By CAROLYN BOTELL

Just a little further south on Highway 1 is Garrapata State Park, with lots of great walking Now is the time to visit the trails along the blufFs and access Pacific Ocean if you like whale to the beach too. As you continue watching. The northern migration on your way, don't miss the historic is on, and the Moms and Babies Bixby Bridge, built in 1922 and staycloseto the coastline to one of the most photographed keep away &om the Great White icons on the Big Sur stretch of the Sharks so they are often visible Pacifi cCoastHighway. &om the coastal beaches and The next stop for me is Andrew bluffs.

Molera State Park, with two walkPlus, the Dads and Youth set ing trails that lead to the ocean a path a little further out in the each less than a mile one way. The water, so you can see their spouts trail that leads across the middle &om the shore or take part in a of the park to the coast and down whale watching trip from one of to a long narrow sandy beach many ports along Highway 1 to requires fording the Big Sur River get a closer look. just steps &om the parking lot Two of my favorite places to go so carry your hiking boots at the for spring whale watching, coastal start or wear water sandals. Or hikes and some good old-fashioned take the trail through the wal¹in beach time, are Big Sur and Point campground, which is an awesome Reyes. All the wildflowers, green place to spend the night under the rolling hills, and lack of fog this stars if you can carry your gear time of yearare an added bonus! about a quarter mile. This route branches up to an overlook trail on Big Sur the bluffs, or down to the mouth So you want to visit the coast of the Big Sur River where you south of San Francisco? Head for can sit on a log or take on a water Big Sur, one of the most famous crossing to get to the beach and stretches of California Highway 1. turn it into a loop hike.

Just a very short way south of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park has Carmel is Point Lobos, a California so much to offer: this is where I StateNaturalReserve on a deep stay if I'm car camping and can water shelf where you can see snag a spot. They have rooms whales from the shore. The tide and cabins too, and there is a poolsand coastalwalksare great. wide choice oflodging along the highway.

Pfeiffer State Beach is just a little further south, and it is one of my two all-time favorite beaches.

You've got offshore rocks with waves crashing through them, and a nicestretch ofsoftdeep white sand. It is only a short walk betweenthebeach and the parking lot where there are toilets.

The road is not marked along the highway. You have to watch for the yellow intersection sign that is about one quarter mile south of the Big Sur Ranger Station. The actual Pfeiffer Beach sign is after you make the turn. The drive from Highway 1 to the beach parking area is two miles, it is narrow and only a little wider than one lane but with two-way traffic. There are private homes along the road too, Point Reyes Lighthouse so this is a place to drive slowly For The Union Democrat

and be courteous to other drivers and the residents.

Itisn'ttheeasiestbeach to get to,and thereisa fee forparking, but it is worth the effort. Go early in the day or late in the afternoon forsome quiet,peacefulbeach

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For many, a visit to the Big Sur area is not complete without a stop at Nepenthe. With just the right combination of style and bohemian funk,an amazing menu thathas something for every dietary desire and appetite size, plus a drop dead great view, this is a wonderful place for lunch or dinner.

Another option? Grab a sandwich at the Big Sur Bakery or the Fernwood General Store and have

a picnic beachside somewhere on the drive back north up the coast.

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Waves crash against offshore rocks at Pfeiffer State Beach.

Point Reyes So you say that north of San Francisco is more your target location for visiting the California coast? Fine by me, you can't beat Point Reyes National Seashore for a destination that offers a little of everything for anyone.

I really like Samuel P. Taylor State Park for camping, on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, but it is a little bit of a drive every day back and forth to the coast. The only other campground in the area that I am familiar with is at Olema: it's privately owned, a little closeto theroad,and the sitesare small, but the location is very good and they have all the amenities.

There is a variety of lodging in the

the visitor center, where you can and sincethe areahasfood for actually see the San Andreas fault them a pod will often circle around line at work! a few times before continuing their Meanwhile, the trail leading to trek north to Alaska. popular Arch Rock is currently Drake's Beach is another popuclosed. A portion of the Arch Rock larspottovisitalong theroad to overlook collapsed March 21, and &om the lighthouse. Keep an killing one person and injuring eye out as you drive for one of the another.

The area leading up to herds of tule elk that live on the Arch Rock is closed for safety as coastal hills inside the park. There the land may still be unstable, are otherbeaches too,and lots of park officials said. hiking trails. And if you are into Nearby, Limantour Beach is my kayaking, there is Tomales Bay other all-time favorite beach. It is just waiting for you to dip your a huge crescent shaped white sand paddle — so bring your boat or beach. The road out to it is about 8 rent one. miles, but it's an easy drive as long as you don't count the ups and downs and all the curves. There is a water fountain at the parking lot, and toilets. I guess you can tell that I like no &ills beaches, less

town of Inverness, in Olema itself,

crowds more nature. There are a

and in Point Reyes Station just two miles north, which is a lovely small town with good shopping and food. Stinson Beach is to the south, and Jenner to the north.

The Bear Valley Visitor Center is amust see— thedisplays are great, it has a nice little shop, and very helpful rangers and docents.

You get camping permits here as the only camping in the park is hike-in sites for backpackers.

There is a hostel inside the park boundary, and I've heard great things about it. And if it's your

lot ofbirds to see here, with an inshore estuary as well as the beach side. I like to walk all the way north from the parking lot along the inland trail, then back along the beach until the south end of the sand, then follow the estuary trail back north to my car.

And don't miss Point Reyes itself, especially the lighthouse which is the place for watching whales! I spent about four hours here recently, and saw at least 25 whales in that time. Some were close to shore, and you could look down at them through the water.

Others were a little further out,

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SIA Powi Taylor SwiRwinsArtist typical awards show seats. Chris sat with Ludacris, while of the Year at ceremony Brown Swift's table included Snoop Dogg, The iHeartRadio Music Awards should be called the iHeartTaylorSwiR Awards.

The pop singer cleaned house at the show, winning artist of the year and song of the year for "Shake It Off," and even assisted Madonna Swift by strumming her guitar onstage while the pop icon sang a new song.

"More than anything in the world, I just hope that any of the fans watching know how much I adore you ... we've gotten closer and closer with each year, not further apart," a glossy-eyed Swift said at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. "Like, you make me so happy."

The popstaralsowon bestlyrics for her other hit song, "Blank Space."

Madonna, whose recent awards show performances were energetic and upbeat, toned itdown when singing "Ghosttown" while Swift playedguitarnexttoher.

"My favorite guitar player, yeah!" Madonna said as she presented SwiR with song of the year.

The second annual iHeartRadioMusic Awards alsofeatured Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown and Iggy Azalea. Guests sat at traditional tables — in the vein of the Golden Globes — instead of

Ryan Seacrest and Timberlake.

'Downton Abbey' to endaftersixth season NEW YORK (AP) — A grand manor will close its doors to mil-

lions of weekly guests after "Downton Abbey" concludes next year.

Producers of the popular British period drama confirmed it will end afterits sixth season,scheduled to air in the United States in early 2016. The series, which airs earlier in the U.K, will have its finale on Christmas Day 2015.

"Our feeling is that it's good to quit while you're ahead," executive producer Gareth Neame said.

"We feel the show is in incredibly strong shape, the scripts that we're working on for the upcoming season are fantastic and the show is so popular globally. But the danger with this sort of thing is to let it go on forever."

He said the decision to wrap was made by him and Julian Fellowes, who created the series and has written every episode, in

amid the social upheavals of pre-World War I Britain into the 1920s, as the characters of upper and lower classes cope with their rapidly changing world.

Stars include Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern and Maggie Smith.

The series premiered on the

U.K's ITV network in 2010 and on PBS' "Masterpiece" anthology in early 2011, inspired in part by the 2001 Robert Altman film "Gosford Park" (written by Fellowes) and presented as a variation on the British classic "Upstairs, Downstairs."

'Fifty Shades' director bows outoffranchise

Neame said there are no plans in place for a rumored Downton Abbey" feature film or a series spinoff.

The acclaimed, beloved and awards-showered drama has trackedthe fatesofthearistocratic Crawley clan and its servants

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sam Taylor-Johnson will not be returning to direct the sequels to"Bfty Shades of Grey."

"Directing'Fifty Shades of Grey' has been an intense and incredible journey for which I am hugely grateful," she said in a statement to industry site Deadline in which she thanked Universal Pictures.

Taylor-Johnson's $40 million adaptation of author E L James' erotic novel has grossed a staggering $558 million worldwide in just six weeks in theaters, but even before the 61m debuted, rumors circulated that she would not likely be the person ushering "Fifty Shades Darker" and Fifty Shades Freed" to the big screen.

6 p.m. "Fridays with Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle, "Infrared Video of a Mysterious Night Tour of the Columbia Cemeteries."

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," hosted by Joe Silva, "School Bond Update," 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 1 p.m. — "Mother Lode Friends of Music Orchestra Masterpieces of the Russian Repertoire."

6 p.m. — "Spanish Sojourn," produced by Lloyd Kramer.

Monday 7 p.m. — "Vision ln Action; Crisis In America," sponsored

by Bahai Faith of Tuolumne County.

conjunction with the cast.

Stars Dakota Johnson and Ja-

While the two 61ms had been expectedtovieforthe top spotat for both sequels, which have yet to North American theaters,"Home" be officially announced. came in well above expectations, While it is nothing new for dihanding DreamWorks Animarectorstoexit&anchisesafterthe tiona much-needed hit.Though first film — "Twilight,""The Huna distantsecond,"GetHard" also ger Games," and"Divergent" all opened strongly with an estimated made directing changes between $33.8 million, rewarding the their first and second installments Warner Bros. pairing of two of the — Taylor-Johnson and James' most bankable stars in comedy. &aught on-set relationship was Last week's top 61m, the youngwidely reported. adult sequel "The Divergent SeEarlier this year, James, also a ries: Insurgent," slid to third with producer on the film, alluded to $22.5 million. their conflicts, telling The AssociatWith a $100 million-plus ed Press that she"had to fight for debut expected this weekend for "Furious 7" — a &anchise built a lot of things really hard," which included a disagreement over the on street-racing adrenaline and a last line of the film. diversecast— Hollywood scored Still, in her statement, Taylorwith two films that sought a variJohnson made sure to note the ety of audiences. "close and lasting relationships" "Get Hard" united the fans of she formed with the cast, producHart and Ferrell, albeit while ers, crew and"most especially, finding some criticism for its racial with Dakota and Jamie." humor. And "Home" is the rare She added: "I wish nothing but animated film led by an A&icansuccess to whosoever takes on the American girl protagonist (voiced exciting challenges of 61ms two

by Rihanna). She plays a teenand three." age girl leS alone after an alien invasion of Earth. Jim Parsons, Jennifer Lopez and Steve Martin mie Dornan are expected to return

'Home' bests 'Get Hard' at weekend boxoNce

round out the cast.

"It'sa diverse cast and we drew

NEW YORK (AP) — Business was brisk at the weekend boxoffice, where the DreamWorks animated alien adventure "Home" beat out the Will Ferrell-Kevin Hart comedy"Get Hard" with a resounding debut of $52.1 million, accordingto studio estimates.

a diverse audience, which I think is really special and something you don't see in animated films," said Chris Aronson, domestic distribution head for 20th Century Fox, the film's distributor. 'That just ends upbroadening the appealof the film."

8 p.m. — Tuolumne County Transportation Council.

Tuesday 10 a.m. — "Jenny's Kitchen," hosted by Jenny Baxter, "Picnic with Dave Hitchcock and Trevor Airola."

7:30 p.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting.

Wednesday 10 a.m. "Get Healthy With Shana: Special Exercises — Part Two." 5 p.m. — "On The Go," sponsored by Helping Hands Com-

munity 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. "32nd Annual Math-Bowl."

Call 536-1888 for more inforraaiin.

CABEE8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from April 2 to April 9. The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system.

Thursday 5:30 p.m. "Open Book: Global Cardboard Challenge," hosted by Joe Silva, presented

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44 years ago April 1, 1971 VIRTUAL JUNKYARDMore than 300 junked cars have been cleared from Tuolumne County this week as part of the recently implemented vehicle abatement program. The problem is so severe that junk car abatement officer Robert Coane

has arranged for an on-site car crusher. The cars are crushed into "bundles" of four and then loaded onto trucks, which are hauled to a scrap iron buyer in Oakland.Coane said there are still hundreds of abandoned cars in the county. "We've hitting the rough ones first," he said, "but we've barely scratched the surface."

April 13, 1971 CHINATOWN is no more. By order of the Sonora City Council, one of the last remaining landmarks of this city's Gold Rush past was destroyed at dawn today tomake room fora parking lot. As a backhoe toppled ancient Chinatown ruins and bricks spilledonto Stewart Street,for some the sight of those weathered walls splashed upon the pavement summoned up tears and old memories.

46 years ago April 3, 1969 The community that is not accessible by air is a community destined to be by-passed. Those are the words of the Aero-Space Association in calling for an airportinTuolumne County. A farreaching plan was submitted to the county planning commission last night, outlining an ambi-

tiousthree-step proposalforthe following recommendations: 1. Develop Columbia Airport as a basic utility facility handing all but large turbine powered and transport aircraft, including aircraft over 8,000 pounds gross, work to start in 1970 and continue as rapidly as funds permit.

2. Acquire a major landing strip at New Melones after dam construction is completed, along with airstrips at selected sites in southern, western and eastern

portions of the county. Provide a high-volume passenger terminal at Columbia.

3. Build additional airstrips adjacent to Yosemite National Park's north entrance, highway 108 recreation areas and Cherry Dam.

62 years ago April 28, 1953 UPTOWN THEATRE, Sonora — Starts Wednesday, "High Noon," starring Gary Copper! Academy Award winning picture!

Best actorofthe year!

Filmed in Tuolumne County!

80 years ago April 12, 1935 SIERRA PONTIAC SALES, located in Sonora's Opera Hall Garage, has been appointed dealerforthe 1935 Pontiac"six" and "eight-cylinder" automobiles These luxurious,speed-lined beautieswillstartat $615.Go there or call Kenneth Griffin.

Telephone, 810 or 805.

Gerald Howard Collection, SonoraIcourtesy photo

Quiet times showing the business street scene in historic Tuolumne, circa 1902.

April 28, 1928 The 44 army rifles supplied to Sonora high school by the government in 1918 and 1919, when military training of all male high school students was compulsory, were removed from storage and sold by Principal V.A. Dunlavy, under instruction of the War Department in Washington, D. C., for $3.50 each.

110 years ago

April 21, 1928 Louis Volponi turned a somersault Wednesday with his horseless carriage while driving down

April 15, 1905 • F.A. Drew, a miner aged 30 years, was killed in the Union Mine at Copperopolis last Tuesday, by being caught between the skip and shaft. He leaves a wife and four children.

• The Calaveras County High School will open next September. There will be two courses of

near the service station on lower

studies, one fitting the student

Stockton street. He was returning to town when he attempted to pass another machine preceding him. He escaped without the slightest injury.

for the University, the other a practical commercial course.

James Keith has been appointed principal at an annual salary of $1,500.

87 years ago

• The Carnation Club's minstrel performance at Chinese Camp last Tuesday evening was witnessed by 250 people. It was a great success.

120 years ago April 6, 1895 MORE FATALITES — The people of Sonora were shocked to hear of another death at the Golden Gate mine — the third within a year — which occurred last Tuesday morning. This time the unfortunate was not the victimofa giant powder explosion, as usually the case. Circumstances surrounding Alfred W est's ghastly demise, asrelated by his co-laborers in the mine, were explained before Coroner Burden and a jury yesterday.

Having become dizzy from inhaling gas, the deceased slipped and fell down the main shaft. His m angledbody was found 45 feet below the 600 level, wedged in the timbers between the footwall and tracks. At the 300 level

his hat was found, and at the 400 level hisboots.W estwas an intelligent young man of jovial disposition, and well liked by his companions.

DEN OF VICE — To anyone who has casually observed Chinatown it appears nothing more than a mere aggregation of Chinese houses, but as a matter of fact it is a burning shame to Sonora, and a menace to her

welfare. The very atmosphere about the place seems laden with plague, and its vices strike deep into the foundation of Sonora's well-being. In Chinatown are the opium dens where young boys learn to acquire the vicious habit, and ruin their health and future. In the darkness of night and even in broad daylight they enter there, and use the seductive drug. Sonora's Chinatown reeks with filth, it is a nursery of crime, a place where the demon of hell blows his opium breath over the faces of Sonora's youth and claims them as victims.

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owpj,AYING Here are the movies playing Friday through April 9 at Regal

"Ludacris" Bridges, Elsa Pataky and Lucas Black. They are joined

Cinemas 10 in Sonora:

by international action stars new

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 of her mother.

Keen to support her loving father,

to the franchise including Jason Statham, Djimon Hounsou, Tony Jaa,Ronda Rousey,Nathalie Emmanuel and Kurt Russell. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 17 minutes.

Get Hard Comedy starring Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Craig T. Nelson, Alison Brie, Edwina Findley, Ariana Neal, Erick Chavarria and Tip "T.I." Harris, directed by Etan Cohen. When obscenely rich hedge-

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.

Ella welcomes her new stepmother

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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. Finally 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, Ella is determined to honor her 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

of fraud and sentenced to a stretch in San Quentin, the judge gives him one month to get his affairs in order. Knowing that he won't survive more than a few minutes in prison on his own, James desperThe SecondBest ately turns to Darnell — a black Exotic Marigold Hotel businessman who's never even Dramatic comedy starrmg had a parking ticket — for help. As Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Richard Darnell puts James through the Gere,JudiDe nch,Dev Patel,TamTribune News Service wringer, both learn that they were "Tip," voiced by pop singer Rihanna, takes to the skies and emsin Greig, Celia Imrie and Ronald wrong about many things, includPickup, directed byJohn Madden. barks on a global adventure in "Home." ing each other. Rated R. One hour, As his marriage to Sunaina draws is on a quest ofher own. Through ner, Maria Bello, Morgan Saylor, 39 minutes. near, Sonny sets his eye on opening a series of comic adventures with Michael Aguero, Sergio Avelar, The Gunman a second residence for the elderly, Tip, Oh comes to understand that Hector Duran, Rafael Martinez, Action thriller starring Sean but finds the project requires more being different and making misMartha Higared, directed by Niki time than he can spare. MeanPenn, Idris Elba, Ray Winstone, Caro.Inspired by the 1987 true Mark Rylance, JavierBardem and takes is all part of being human. while, Evelyn and Douglas wonder story, this docudrama follows nov- where their relationship is going, Jasmine Trinca, directed by Pierre And while he changes her planet and she changes his world, they ice runners from McFarland, an Morel. Eight years after fleeing Norman and Carol try to remain economically challenged town in the Congo following his assassina- discover the true meaning of the exclusive, Madge juggles two rich word "home." Rated PG. One hour, California's farm-rich Central Val- suitors, and the single remaining tion of that country's minister of 34 minutes. ley, as they give their all to build mining, former assassin Jim Tervacancy poses a problem for two a cross-country team under the Insurgent rier is back, suffering &om PTSD new arrivals. As the demands of direction of Coach Jim White, a Science fiction action advenSonny's traditional Indian wedding and digging wells to atone for his newcomer to their predominantly ture starring Shailene Woodley, violent past. After an attempt is threaten to overwhelm them all, Latino high school. Coach White Theo James, Octavia Spencer, made on his life, Terrier flies to an unexpected solution appears.

London to find out who wants him Jai Courtney, Ray Stevenson, Zoe and the McFarland students have Rated PG. Two hours, 2 minutes.

Kravitz, Miles Teller and Ansel dead — and why. Terrier's search leads him to a reunion with Annie, Elgort, directed by Robert Schwentke.Now on therun &om Jeanine For show times, call 588-2840 or visit uniondemocrat.com. a woman he once loved, who is and the rest of the power-hungry now married to an oily businessThe theater is at 901 Sanguinetti Road. Tickets may be purchased online or man with dealings in A&ica. Rated Erudites, Tris and Four search for at the box office. The building is handicap accessible. allies and answers in the ruins of R. One hour, 55 minutes.

Regular admission is $11 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under and $7.50 Chicago. They must find out what for seniors 60 and over. Discount adult admission is $8 for shows starting Home Animated science fiction adven- Tris' family sacrificed their lives before 6 p.m. Films in 3D have a $3.50 surcharge per ticket. to protect and why the Erudites For information on the Angels Theatre at1228 S. Main St. in Angels Camp, ture, starring the voices of Jim will do anything to stop them. call 736-6768 or visit www.cinemawest.com.

Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Matt Jones, Brian Side by side, Tris and Four face one seemingly insurmountable MPAA RATING DEFINITIONS Stepanek,AprilM. Lawrence and challenge after another, as they G — General audiences. All ages admitted.

Stephen Kearin, directed by Tim unravel the secrets of the past and PG — Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable Johnson.

When Oh, a loveable — ultimately — the future of their misfit &om another planet, lands for children.

PG-13 — Special parental guidance strongly suggested for children under on Earth and finds himself on the world. Rated PG-13. One hour, 58 13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children. run &om his own people, he forms minutes.

McFarland, USA R — Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. an unlikely friendship with an Biography starring Kevin Costadventurous girl named Tip who

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BLACK OAK CASINO,19400 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne — Mickey Joseph,comedy,tonight,8 p.m .Jim my Thackery, blues, Friday,9 p.m. Caravanserai, Santana tribute, Saturday, 9 p.m.

Pablo Cruise, "80s icons," $20 tickets, April 9.

CAMPS RESTAURANT,Greenhorn Creek,711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp — Bobby Billeci, jazz saxophone, Saturday, 6:30 p.m.

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 m ic/open jam, Wednesdays, 9 p.m .

EMBERZ,177 S. Washington St, Sonora- Now You HazzJazz, Wednesday, April 8, 6 to 9 p.m.

GYPSY SHACK,18145 Main St., Jamestown — Open mic, tonight,7 p.m.

C.A.F., Tenderpaw, Fistful of Pennies, Dandelion Massacre, Friday, 8 p.m. Doin' Stuff with the Chemtrails, Cesspool Salesmen, Lord of the Southern Mines, Strangers, Saturday, 8 p.m. Calamity Cubes, Tyler LloydEmery,Cody St.Jam es,Sunday, 7 p.m.

JAMESTOWN HOTEL,18153 Main St., Jamestown — Bobby Billeci, jazz saxophone, Sunday, 11:30 a.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 Mountain Echo Sound, tonight, 9 p.m. DJ 17:40, Saturday, 9 p.m .Open mic,W ednesday, 9 p.m.

THE RED 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.

SIDEWINDERS,1252 S. Main St., Angels Camp — Open mic,Saturdays,7 to 9:15 p.m.

(For additions or changes,call 5884548 or email rjrreekenderratrniondemocrat.com before 5 p.m. Friday.)

Foothills MOTHER LODE FRIENDS OF MUSIC —Chamber music concert at Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish, 11361 Prospect Drive, Jackson. Sunday, April 12, 3 p.m. Free admission. Call 293-4227 or visitwww.mlfm.org for more information.

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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.

Beyond SACRAMENTO STATE,6000 J St. Family Sunday Funday returns to Sac State11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April12, throughout campus. The event features the BANDALOOP vertical dancers, making clay creations at "Muddy Hands," an interactive musical parade, Kid Zone (with a bounce house and giant rolling balls), and food trucks. Most events are free and there is free parking. Part of the Festival of the Arts. See complete schedule at www.csus.edu/festival.

Contact: 916-278-7669.

ASIAN ART MUSEUM,200 Larkin Atossa Soltani /Courtesyphoto St., San Francisco — "Tradition on Fire: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from BANDALQQP performs as part of Family Sunday Funday at Sacramento State on April 12. the Paul and Kathy Bissinger Collection," through Sunday. "Seduction: Japan's CAUFORNIA BLUEGRASS ASNight," Aug. 21 to Sept. 13. 916-451June 3.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra, Floating World," through May 10. 415SOCIATION —40th anniversary Father's 5822, www.calstage.org.

"Comedy Meetsthe Symphony," June 581-3500, www.asianart.org.

Day Bluegrass Festival, Thursday through CAPITAL STAGE,2215 J St., 5. Motown tribute, June 6. Modesto DE YOUNG MUSEUNI,Golden Gate Sunday, June 18 to 21, Nevada County Sacramento - "Rapture, Blister, Burn," Performing Arts, "The Music Man," June Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, with the Kenthrough April 12. "The Homecoming," 20 to 28. Dance Academy, June 20. 5678 Francisco — "Celebrating the Spectrum: tucky Colonels Reunion, Good Ol'Persons by Harold Pinter, directed by Janis Dance Company, June 27. 338-2100, 877- Highlights From the Anderson CollecReunion, Bluegrass Patriots Reunion, Stevens, April 29 to May 31. "Uncanny 488-3380, www.galloarts.org. tion," through April 19. "Janet Delaney: Dave Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Valley," June17to July19.916-995HAGGIN NIUSEUM,1201 N. PershSouth of Market," through July 19.

Nashville Bluegrass Band, Adkins and 5464, www.capstage.org. ing Ave., Stockton — 940-6300, www.

"Embodiments: Masterworks of African Loudermilk ,Jumpsteady Boys and more.

CROCKER ART MUSEUM,216 0 hagginmuseum.org.

Figurative Sculpture," through July www.cbaontheweb.org St., Sacramento — "Toulouse-Lautrec MODESTO ANIERICAN GRAF5. "Botticelli to Braque: Masterpieces JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO, and La Vie Moderne: Paris1880-1910," FITTI CAR SHOW AND FESTIVAL From the National Gallies of Scotland," 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jacksonthrough April 26. "Of Cottages and — June 12 to 14, parade Friday, 7 p.m., through May 31. "Bouquets to Art," April Aaron Lewis, May14. Salt-N-Pepa, June Castles: The Art of California Faience," McHenry Avenue, free, special guests 13 to 19. "Richard Diebenkorn Prints: 20. 800-822-9466, www.JacksonCasino. through May17. "The Nature of William "American Graffiti" stars Candy Clark Celebrating an Acquisition," April 25 com.

S. Rice: Arts and Crafts Painter and Print- and Bo Hopkins; car show and festival, to Oct. 4. "J.M.W. Turner: Painting Set SUTTER CREEK THEATER,44 Main maker," through May 17. 916-808-7000, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Saturday and 9 a.m .to Free," opens June 30. 415-750-3600, St., Sutter Creek — NewWest Guitar www.crockerartmuseum.org.

3 p.m. Sunday, Modesto Municipal Golf www.famsf.org.

Group, April 11. Lacy J Dalton 8r Dale FRESNO CONVENTION AND Course, 400Tuolumne Blvd.Admission LEGION OF HONOR,34th Avenue Poune, April 18. Taarka, April 25. Delta ENTERTAINMENT CENTER —Celtic $10, children under 12 free with adult, and Clement Street, San Francisco - "A Wires, May 2. James Garner's tribute to Woman, 10th anniversary celebration, sponsored by North Modesto Kiwanis Princely Pursuit: The Malcolm D. Gutter Johnny Cash, May 9. Southern Drawl, May 22. 559-445-8200, www.fresnoconClub. 888-746-9763, www.americangraf- Collection of Early Meissen Porcelain," May 23. Tom Russell, June 19. Imagine, ventioncenter.com. fitifestival.com. through Aug. 30. "Tapestries and ArBeatles tribute, July18. www.suttercreekGALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS, PROSPECT THEATER,1214 K St., mor," through June 28. "High Style: The theater.com.

1000 I St., Modesto — Masters of Soul, Modesto - "Faith Healer," April 24 to Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection," VOLCANO THEATRE COMPANY, Saturday. Buddy Guy, April 9. Anjelah May 10. "Short, Ten-Minute and One-Act through July 19. 415-750-3600, www.

Volcano — "Miracle," April 11 to May 16, Johnson, April 11, sold out. MC Yogi, Play Festival," July 10 to 26. 549-9341, famsf.org.

"The Great Amador Carnival of 1886," April 11. Dino Light, April 17. Modesto www.prospecttheaterproject.org.

LEVI'S STADIUM,Santa ClaraJune 12 to July11, "Our Town," Aug. 7 to SymphonyOrchestra,Tchaikovsky SACRAMENTO THEATRE COMTaylor Swift, with special guests Vance Sept. 2, 419-0744, www.volcanotheatre.

"Symphony No. 6," April 17 and 18.

PANY, 1419 H St., Sacramento — "The Joy and Shawn Mendes, Aug. 15. www. net.

Omega Nu Spring Fashion Show, April W hipping Man," through May 3."The ticketmaster.com, 41 5-464-9377.

18. Lila Downs, April 21. "Fancy Nancy Pirates of Penzance," April 22 to May 17.

RENO-LAKE TAHOE —Reservations the Musical," April 26. Townsend Opera, 916-443-6722, www.sactheatre.org. and visitor information, 800-367-7366, "Tosca," May1 and 3. the Midtown STANISLAUS COUNTY FAIR, www.renolaketahoe.com.

Men, May7.Forbidden Broadway, May Turlock — July 10 to 19, featuring EdSAN FRANCISCO OPERA,War MeBOB HOPE THEATRE,242 E. Main 8. Mariachi Vargas Tecalitlan, May10. die Money, July 13, Martina McBride, morial Opera House, 301 VanNess Ave., St., Stockton — Celtic Woman, 10th anBig Daddy Weave, May 11. Chanticleer, July 14, Bret Michaels, July 16, Jerrod San Francisco — "The Trojans," June 7 to niversary tour, May 29. 373-1400, www.

May13. Modesto Symphony Orchestra, Niemann, July17, Grand Funk Railroad, July1. "T'wo Women (La Ciociara)," June "A Sea Symphony," May 15 and 16.

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July 18. www.stancofair.com.

13 to 30. "The Marriage of Figaro," June CALIFORNIA STAGE THEATER, Bonnie Raitt, May 20. Clay Walker, May STATE THEATER,1307 J St., 14 to July 5. 415-864-3330, www.sfopera.

2509 R St., Sacramento — "Angel in the 22.Boz Scaggs,May 24.PeterFrampton, Modesto — "Friends of the Bob and Tom com.

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