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Ca e Co native ins ire y nature, Yosemite Sam Zimmerman is a Cape Cod, Massachusetts, native who startedpainting as a teenager.

After 20 years on the East Coast, he was drawn to the west — first to the Crater Lake area and the vibrant fruit orchards of

southern Oregon, and now the foothills of Yosemite National Park.

A resident of Coulterville, Zimmerman is the newest artist on display at Ventana Gallery in downtown Sonora.

"Growing up on the East Coast — Cape Cod to be exact — was a great place to begin my creativity and study of art, painting mostly," he said. "A few yearsago,Ivisited Oregon's southern coastline, and now living in California, I see the natural changes and inspiration in my art could only have happened by my journey to the wide-open West Coast, as a

"Smoke Valley" is one of Zimmerman's many edgy oil paintings.

place to nourish and revitalize

"Ahwahneechee Medicine Woman"

"Chief Half Dome," an oil on canvas

my passion.

"My imagination has been abound with the West Coast and its huge natural visions of trees, coastline, and Yosemite park among others," he said, "and

also the heritage of how the west was with the Native Americans who walked these lands before us and the respect they showed their Mother Earth and its wondrous gifts and beautiful landscapes — the things dreams are made of.We need to protect these natural wonders as they have changed mylif e and love of painting forever."

Examples of that influence

can be seen in his works "Ahwahneechee Medicine Woman" and "ChiefHalf Dome," both of which are now on display at Ventana.

Zimmerman, 38, has studied a variety of art. He works mostly with oil paint, and said he's continually experimenting with new ways to paint.

Zimmerman's website is wetnotusable.com.

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• When: Sunday, 3 p.m.

• Where: Red Church, Sonora.

• Tickets: $12 for adults, $5 for students under 18 • Info: www.sjconcertseries.org

Proving once again that Sonora has talent, the St. James Concert Series presents soprano Julie Sieben in concert.

Sieben received her degree in music performance before m oving to Sonora in 1983.She has since been a member of the Columbia Community Chorus, the SonoraOpera guild and the Sonora Master Chorale as well as a featured soloist with the Symphony of the Sierra.

Sieben has studied with the late Val Stuart, Dawn Petersen of Modesto, Linelle Weims of the University of the Pacific, and currently with John Carter. She works for Donaldson Eye Care, gives private voice lessons, and enjoys spending time with her fiance, Mark, and their two cats.

For this program, Sieben will be joined by her nephew, Kevin Hemstreet. His many theatrical credits include "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Dark of the Moon."

He also appeared in "Sweeney Todd," a performance for which he won a Phoenix Theater award for Best Actor in a Musical.

Hemstreet has worked extensively as a professional soloist, chorister and studio musician.

He received his education in mu-

sic at the University of Arizona and earned undergraduate and

graduate degrees in psychology and counseling at Arizona State University. He works as a clinical mental health therapist.

Accompanying Sieben will be Gail Johnson. Now retired, the pianist had worked as an accompanist at Columbia College, including community chorus, day choir and voice classes.

Instruction ofall piano classes was also part of her work at the college. Other work i n the community Sie b e n included events for Sierra Repertory Theatre, Summerville and Sonora high schools, Sierra Waldorf School, Singing Nuns, Hems t reet and Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, among others.

The accompanist currently teaches private lessons, with students performing at the Sonora Bach Festival.

She said she's thrilled to be performing again with Sieben, her longtime close friend.

Sieben and Johnson first met at Ramona High School in Riverside, where Sieben was a student and Johnson was on staff as an accompanist.

In the following years, Johnson moved to Sonora. Not much later, Siebenalsorelocated to Sonora.

It was not long before the two met again at Columbia College's musical productions in Carkeet Park, cementing a friendship born several years before.

Sieben opens her concert with

Handel's "As When the Dove Laments" followed by two numbers

by Faure: "Chanson D'Amour" and "Pie Jesu."

Hemstreet will join Sieben for the next two numbers. The program continues with two numbers by Samuel Barber: "The Daisies" and "Must the Winter Come so Soon." To close the first half of the program, Sieben has chosen "Cruda Sorte"

by Rossini.

After a brief intermission, the artists return with a duet

by Handel, "0 Lovely Peace," followed by Sieben singing two selections from Vaughn Williams' Songs of Travel: "The Infinite Shining Heavens" and Wither Must I Wander."

Sieben and Hemstreet join voices for the duet "Sure on This Shining Night," by Lauresden.

Sieben solos with "Not a Love Story" and "Say the Word" by Kerrigan and Lowdermilk. Hemstreetsoloswith the popular "Beginthe Beguine,"and Sieben returns to sing"I'm Sorry" by Kerrigan and Lowdermilk.

Sieben and Hemstreet join to close the program with two duets: "Falling for You" by Jason Brown and "For Good" by Schwartz.

Tickets for thisconcertare available at Mountain Bookshop in The Junction shopping center, by calling 536-0825 or at the doon The 2014-15 St. James Concert Series concludes with a performance byCantamos on

M ay 17 at the Cowboy Church in Sonora.

'BigBand Goes Latin' in jazz series finale • What: Columbia Jazz Series.

• When: Sunday, 6 p.m.

• Where: Columbia College's Dogwood Theater.

• Tickets: $15.

• Info: 588-5126 (until noon Friday), 588-5211.

The Columbia Jazz Series hosts its season finale "Big Band Goes Latin" on Sunday evening.

The concert features guestartist guitarist and vocalist Johnny Valdes and the Mario Flores Latin Johnny Valdes Jazz Band along with the college big band and vocal jazz quartet. joined by the 20-piece Columbia Valdes has been appearing with Big Band to form a giant Salsa thejazzseriesforthelastthree Orchestra with featured guitar seasons. He's one of the region's solos by Valdes. Some of the Latin top guitarists and performs and selections to be performed will sings in many styles including include the dance music styles of jazz,blues and popular music. rhumba,tango,mambo, cha-cha, With the big band, he will be the bossa nova and samba. The group featuredsoloiston many selecwill also be joined by the college tions including the music of Carlos vocal jazz quartet of Caroline Santana as well as Jimi Hendrix.

Walsh, Sheryl Max, Andrea Hayes Valdes will also be featured on gui- and Joel Acker. The quartet will tar duets with the college guitar perform four-part harmony arinstructor Keith Evans and with rangements of Latin Jazz classics Sonora High student Dominick along with new arrangements of "All About That Bass" and "Twist Restivo.

The Mario Flores Latin Jazz and Shout."

Tickets are $15 with reserved Band consists of Mark Gee on seating, available at Mountain piano, Clinton Day on bass, Mike Miller on timbales, Mario Flores Bookshop at The Junction and at on congasand jazzseriesdirector the college's Manzanita Bookstore.

Rod Harris on sax. The group has The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. recorded two CDs and has perSunday, and a shuttle will be availformed in clubs and jazz festivals ablefrom the college staffparking throughout California, Oregon lot to the Dogwood Theater door and Hawaii. The group will be forthosethatneed assistance.

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HomeandGardenShowto feature morethan100 vendors • What: Home and Garden Show.

•W hen: Satu rday,9 a.m .to 5 p.m ., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Where: Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora.

• Admission: Free.

• Information: 532-7151.

The 34th annual Home and Garden Show, sponsored by The Union Democrat, will fill the Mother Lode Fairgrounds this weekend with vendors, food and prizes.

"We have many new exhibitors thisyear,bringing the totalto over 100," said show coordinator Peggy Pietrowicz. "I'm excited to present this year's show and to work with the local and visiting businesses who will exhibit their products and services.

"I invite people to browse through the fairgrounds, sign up for prize drawings, eat lunch and take all the information they want home with them."

Many exhibitors will offer special discount prices on anything

sold at the show.

The most valuable giveaways will include brochures, literature and information on the latest in-home and garden improvements, real estate, spas, home heating and air conditioning, painting and much more.

Parking and admission are free, but parking at the fairgrounds is limited and is usually full before noon each day.

Street parking is available in the area, but to ease the crunch, a free shuttle bus will run continuously between the fairgrounds at the front entrance and The Junction shopping center near T.J. Maxx.

Police Cadet Explorer Post 364, sponsored by the Sonora Police Department, will again direct traffic and parking at the fairgrounds. A limited number of handicapped parking spots are availableat the front gate.

Pietrowiczsaid she expects 8,000visitors to the show during the two days.

"The least crowded times to come are early and late," she

said. "The fairgrounds can get pretty packed between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. if the weather cooperates."

In addition to commercial exhibitors, a number ofcivic organizations and agencies are participating, with proceeds going to community causes.

Pietrowiczsaid that beer and wine will be available again this year in the Muir Garden.

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Kiwanis Club of Sonora members will serve their traditional hamburgers and tri-tip sandwiches as well as pulled-pork sandwiches and hot dogs. They will be both inside and outside the Sierra Building.

Kiwanis Club of Groveland m embers will serve food from the Manzanita Building. Menu items include breakfast burritos, beef, bean-and-cheese burritos, nachos, corn dogs and soft pretzels. All proceeds from these food sales benefit community

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• What: 'Poetry Party' fundraiser.

• When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.

•Where: Stage 3 TheatreCompany, 208 S. Green St., Sonora.

• Tickets: Suggested donation $15 (or more) at the door.

• Information: 532-2787.

Sonora High School sophomore Levi Lowe will represent California later this month at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C. The Tuolumne County Arts Alliance and Friends are throwing a "Poetry Party" for Lowe's trip to the nation's capital. The party will raise funds to help Lowe's family and coaches travel to Washington with him.

There will be poetry recitations

by this year's TCAA Poetry Out Loud finalists, musical performances, and Lowe will recite the three poems that he will take to the national finals. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Or-

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Secon Satur ay offers art, live erformances • What: Second Saturday Art Night •W hen: Saturd ay,5 to 8 p.m .

• Where: Downtown Sonora.

• Admission: Free.

• Information: 532-7697, www.2ndsaturdayartnight.org

Sonora's Second Saturday Art Night welcome guests to enjoy live

music, acting performances and art exhibitions in the city's historic downtown arts district.

This month's ofFerings include the project's second After 8" event, a singer-songwriter showcase called "Songbird Saturday." See page 8fora story on thisconcert.

April's Art Night continues its monthly presentations of artscentered activities, offered up

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Along with the music, Downtown Shoes displays nature photos

by Brenda Gorsky, abstract digital manipulated photos by GeofF Wynne,and paintings by John R. Jackson.

Across the street,It'sYo Good Yogurt, at 11 S. Washington St., maintains Sonora's largest yearround student art gallery and is the home of one of Judy Grossman's popular murals.

Next door, at 13 S. Washington St., diners at Talulah's can enjoy the view ofRebecca Spaan's large floral paintings, done in the style of Georgia O'Keeffe.

Then at 31 S. Washington St., Art Night has a brand new venue as Salon Duo sets the stage for the new Sonora Theatre Workshop, who will be doing dramatic readings, directed by Jon Dambacher.

Shari Schweigler, Ben Adriano, Matthew Hobgood and Kaitlyn Brennan will read an American classic by Tennessee Williams.

"We're very pleased to have a new genre of theatre production as a part of Art Night," said committee member Laurie Lehmann.

"Play-readings are such an accessible way to discover new plays and playwrights."

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this one based on the 1971 classic children's movie, "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."

Then at 19 W. Bradford Ave. in the historic Bradford Building, Studio B artists welcome Columbia College graduate Steven Brownell Hall as April's guest ceramic artist. Hall earned a degree in fine arts with an emphasis in studio ceramics at San Francisco State University in 2011.

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A resident of Mountain Ranch, Hall is a board member of the Calaveras County Arts Council, and an instructor at the Center for Creativity and Community in San Andreas.

Along with ceramics, the Studio B artists offer their works, featuring Allison Blansit, Rayna Coller, Irene Deaver, Sherie Drake, and Linda Webb. Downstairs in the Bradford Building, the Ventana Gallery, 48 S. Washington St., presentsa retrospective ofwatercolor artist Diane Sanguinetti.

A longtime Tuolumne County resident, Sanguinetti's work specializes in landscapes, primarily of Sierra mountains and towns.

Along with their guest artist, the Ventana exhibits art by many of the region's leading artists in a wide spectrum of style and media.

The Ventana Gallery will provide guests with a voucher to Servente's for a complimentary glass of wine during Saturday's reception.

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Matthew Hobgood and Kaitlyn Brennan will help read a play by Tennessee Williams as part of the new Sonora Theatre Workshop. of Servente's Saloon, are new participants to Second Saturday. ''We arepleased tobe involved with community events that showcase art in Tuolumne County,"

Raquel said.

Servente's, at 64 S. Washington St., welcomes Peg Reza's Blue Shoes Band for an evening of lively music.

Nearby, Joan's Boutique, 52 S. Washington St., welcomes the

debut of a new voice for the Art Night music scene: Morrison Yaetes plays American folk and Celtic music on his 12-string guitar.

Across the street, TradeWinds consignment shop, at 63 S. Washington St., celebrates its 11th anniversary. During the celebration, folk singer Sean Brennan and guitarist Ned Allatt will perform for guests.

Nearby at 67 S. Washington St., Backspace Boutique and Gallery offers an eclectic blend of musical styles by multi-instrumentalist Mark Leyva. Along with live music, Backspace presents a wide spectrum of regional artists in many media from jewelry and ceramics to paintings and photographs. Artists Kathleen Wolfe, Maryann Hale, James deRosso, John Robinson, Sarah Yates and Lauren Hurley all exhibit their work at Backspace.

Then next door, Sonora's eclectic antique and Western shop, ~ Junk, 71 S. Washington St., welcomes the Modesto-based psychedelic band, Three On a Tree.

'This ought to be a very fun gig for lots of Art Night fans," Smith sald.

Then nextdoor,M ountain Home Gifts welcomes back the John Roman Jackson Trio for a night of original and acoustic music. The shop also offers a variety of arts and crafts, created by regional artists, as well as books by local authors.

Across the street, the Diamond-

back Grill, 93 S. Washington St., presents rotating exhibitions by regional artists, curated by Kristen Kestly.

The Runway Xchange, 115 S. Washington St., presents Indie folk music artist Julia Bentley for an evening of ukulele and melodica, singing her original tunes.

Benjamin Fig, 129 S. Washington St., exhibits the intricate detailed works of Gwynne Popovac, including beaded masks, paintings and illustrations.

On the corner at 181 S. Washington St., Legends Antiques and Ice Cream Soda Fountain invites art strollers to enjoy rock n' roll classics with Jimmy Hurtado's Road Trip.

Across the street, Sonora Joe's CoffeeShoppe, 140 S.W ashington St., displays paintings by Patrick Michael Karnahan that depict his journeys to Ireland. Music will be provided by Ken Axe, an Indie folk musician, touching on a wide range of musical styles that he plays on 12-string guitar.

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'SongbirdSaturday' benefits newMountain PerformersFund • What: 'Songbird Saturday' concert.

• When: Saturday, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)

•Where:Stage 3 TheatreCompany, 208 S. Green St., Sonora.

• Tickets: $20 (advance), $25 (at door).

• Information: 532-7697, www.2ndsaturdayartnight.org

A singer-songwriter showcase called "Songbird Saturday" will debut this weekend.

The show — Second Saturday Art Night's second "After 8" event — will be held at Stage 3 TheatreCompany in downtown Sonora.

The concert features six

regionalsinger-songwriters, spanning three generations of original music. The event is also a benefit for the new Mountain

Performers Fund, coordinated by the Art Night committee in partnership with the Sonora Chamber of Commerce.

Since seating is limited, it's recommended to get tickets early at Stage 3, Funky Junk in downtown Sonora or at Moun-

tain Bookshop at The Junction.

"Over the last year we've heard a lot of people express an interest in staying downtown a bitlater,so this idea was born," Art Night committee member Sarah Nesper said of the "After 8" events.

"After 8" events, to be held threetimes this year,are benefits for the Mountain Perform-

ers Fund, which aims to help local struggling musicians and performers, who have volunteeredtheir services since Art Night began in 2010.

The idea of April's singersongwriter showcase came from Art Night committee member Katie Dunn.

"I have always had a fascination with original music, its inspirations and what compels musicians to tell their own sto-

ries in song," Dunn said."I visited Nashville a few years ago, and attended a similar showcase at Jacob's Well Cafe. From that moment on, I've dreamt of

the mid-1970s and 80s.

"What a time that was for live music in the streets. You could go to Columbia on almost any day and hear musicians who years later are playing for the Strawberry Music Festival, San Francisco's Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Telluride and more.

Sholer has been a part of all that musical history," Smith

Tim McCaFrey What inspires you?

Inspiration comes in many forms in my life. I've been inspired by other musicians and their song writing, such asWoody Guthrie and his simplistic way of repeating phrases to gat the point across backed by simple chord structures and clever phrasing and melodies, but also more complex songwriting from artists like Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono ofthe Mother Hips who structure beautiful harmonies and really abstract ideas to sat a mood. It can be as simple as a (National Public Radio) program that avokes some emotion. Or just a really sun shiny day. Really, most of my inspiration comes from my everyday life. Myfamily. My daily struggles. My past. Myfriends.

All of that has emotion tied to it and that emotion finds it way out of my head one way or the other.

Hopefully it's creative.

What are you listening to?

Right now I'm loving "The Muse" by tha Wood Brothers. I love avery song on that album. Talks about love, family, fun, sadness, loss, anger, drinking because of all those things. Great tunes.

doing a special singer-songwriter night in our community."

Dunn admits that selecting the musicians was the hardest part of the job.

"We have so many talented singer-songwriters in our area," she said. "We could have easily put 40 people on that stage."

But then she hit upon the idea of offering three generations of musicians.

"This Saturday's audience willexperience the breadth of our community's songwriting talent and be witness to its future," she said.

The musicians will share a medley of their original songs with stories of their influences and inspirations.

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Sholer's songwriting began as a high school student, and has continued for 40 years.

Along the way his musical style became ablend ofbluegrass, gypsy jazz, western swing and American folk, and his interest in songwriter grew.

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Your favorite quote?

"Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted."Martin Luther King Jr. What's next?

I play solo every other Wednesday at Embarz in Sonora (next is April 15). I like to try out all my newest songs there to sae what works and what doesn't. The Little Fuller Band willbe playing May14at BlackOak Casinoand May 30 atM ountain Sage in Groveland supporting Hot Buttered Rum.

cludes performers Richard Sholer, Tim McCaffrey, Hanna and Sofia Lundgren, Andrew Dante and GroverAnderson, who will also serve as the show's emcee.

All six of the featured artists for "Songbird Saturday" have donated their time and talents to Art Night.

"Richard has played for numerous Art Night's in several spots," said Art Night founder B.Z. Smith. "He's a longtime contributor to our local music scene, part of the glue that keeps our gifted American roots

"Sometimes a song just comes to me," Sholer said. "Maybe I'm working on a problem or trying to expressa strong feeling. I process it through poetry and soilg.

A member of at least three popular local bands, Sholer has playedguitar,dobro and mandolin with Pony Express in the late 1970s, Springfield Crossing in the 1980s and currently with the band Coyote Hill. All three bands have played and recorded his original songs, including "Be It Blue" and "Black Hawk Swing."

One of Sholer'sfavorite activities is jamming with other musicians, many of them lifelong friends. He and his wife, Debbie, enjoy bringing players and singerstogether to celebrate their powerfulbond through music.

"Music is my passion," Sholer

ous bands, and then became a regular sit-in at musician sessions all over the Bay Area and Santa Cruz.

McCaffrey moved to Tuolumne County in the late 1990s to raise his family and settle down, primarily working in graphics design and publishing.

But after a decade he returned to music, and soon joined The Little Fuller Band. With this, he feverishly began writing new songs. As the band has grown in popularity throughout Northern California and with a European tour last year under his belt, McCaffrey's music has become even more focused.

"I write songs from the point of view of the common man," McCaffrey said. "About living with our eyes full of dreams and joy, our hearts riddled with sorrow and pain but our feet still planted firmly on the ground."

"Songbird Saturday" will also featureyoung, up-and-coming songwriters, who have donated their time to Art Night.

"We love seeing fresh young performers at our monthly

events," said Laurie Lehmann of the Art Night committee. "When we started planning for 'Songbird Saturday' there were two acts that really captured us."

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Sholer builds custom guitars and manages his sound engineering company, ShoSounds, which helps produce concerts throughout the region.

Tim McCaffrey and The Little Fuller Band have also donated numerous shows to Art Night.

McCaffrey grew up in an arts-

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Smith remembers listening to Sholer play on the streets in Columbia State Historic Park with all of the old-time musicians of

creative process was nurtured.

He started playing music as a young boy with lessons on piano, saxophone and drums.

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Music, love, life, people, places, creatures of all kinds. A lot of my inspiration comes from what I feel in my heart. Other times I look around and see my surroundings or read the news, and I take it all in. Plenty to write about. Sometimes I carry a notebook and I start writing about what I see in the moment. The writing starts as an observation or description and sometimes turns into poetry and once in a while made into a song.

Other times I pick up my guitar and startmaking up chord changes and melodies. As I strum through the changes, I get inspired by hearing and playing the music and ideas come to mind for a theme or a line or two of what seems clever at the moment. These songs take on a life of their own sometimes and end up being about something entirely different than what it started out to be. Other times I know exactly what I want to say and it just comes out that way.

There are also times when I feel such a strong spiritual connection that it's almost as if someone else just stepped into my body and took over. I know it might sound kind of crazy but I have never felt more spiritually connected than when I am in the zone playing music. It inspires me to continue, not for fame or fortune, but for balance and wealth of love and joy.

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and producer. A former member of ConFunkShun, who also collaboratedwith rapper MC Hammer, Pilate has opened many doors for Dante.

"Felton has really helped me a lot — getting gigs and showing me how build a steady audience," he said.

Dante plays at various venues in the North Bay region and in Sacramento. His music has

album I ever bought. I think I used money I got from mowing lawns to buy it.

• The Allman Brothers Band: I like all of their albums but their greatest hits is the one I listen to the most.

They had a unique sound I was drawn to as an aspiring guitarist.

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"Imagination is more important than knowledge." — AlbertEinstein What's next?

I will be playing with my band Coyote Hill on July1 in Tuolumne at the Concerts in the Park series, and July 15 at the Calaveras Arts concert at Shutter Tree Park in Mokelumne Hill. I will also be playing more original music as a duo with Keith Evans.

The Lundgren sisters, Hanna Rod Harris, and has had opporand Sofia, had that spark. Now tunities to sing with jazz greats, in their early 20s, Hanna and such as Barbara Morrison.

Sofia offer the tight harmony Sofia Lundgren has the and intimate sound that only strongest interest in songwritsiblings can express. ing. Currently she is studying "My sisterand Ideveloped a business at Cal Poly in San Luis love for music and songwriting Obispo, with an emphasis on early on," said Hanna Lundthe music industry. gren. "Several years ago we Another fresh face to Art began to get our music out there Night is 16-year-old singerand develop our performing songwriter Andrew Dante, who skills by playing at open mic started playing guitar at age nights, Sonora's Magic of the six. Along the way he picked up Night and Stage 3 Theatre." piano and ukulele. Dante acBoth Lundgren sisters were cents his music with folksy rock born and raised in Sonora with flavors, inspired by Ed Sheeran, a popular following. Hanna has Elvis Presley and the Beatles. performed for the Columbia ColHe was fortunate to connect with Felton Pilate, a Grammy lege Jazz Choir, under Director

alreadygarnered air-time on a few radio stations. His music catalog has grown to more than a dozen original songs that can be found at www.soundcloud. com/andrewdante.

When his family moved to Tuolumne Countyabout a year ago, Dante found his way to Sonora Joe's open mic nights. During a recent Second Saturday Art Night,Dunn heard a medley of Dante's original songs.

"I was just amazed that such a young man could bring such authenticity and diverse musical style to his songs," she said.

"I knew that we had to have him for'Songbird Saturday.'

This kid has such potential.

Who knows how far he will go?u Rounding out the singer-songwriter showcase will be Grover Anderson, who also serves as

emcee for the night.

"When Grover offered to volunteer for Art Night four years ago, we were stoked," Smith said. "He's performed at least six times for us, always 'wowing' the crowd."

Raised in Murphys, Anderson is a rising star. At 28, he has won awards for his original songs and has other artists recording his tunes on their

albums. "That is an ultimate compliment," he said. "When another guy hears your tunes and asks for permission to perform and then record them!"

Now living and working in Oakland, Anderson appreciates being in the thick of the Bay Area music scene. But coming home is a joy, too. Locally, Anderson is a popular performer for Calaveras County's Concerts

in the Park and has opened for big name acts at Ironstone's Summer Concert series.

He also has just completed his second national tour. "I'm

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Hanna and Sofia Lundgren will sing at "Songbird Saturday." getting home just in time for 'Songbird Saturday.' " And just a year ago, Anderson released his third album, "The Optimist."

"The name of his latest album is aperfect moniker for Grover," Smith said. "Even his sad songs have a way of lifting the heart.

This young guy really nails it dowil.

The evening also offers a nohost wine and beer bar with a raffle and silent auction to benefft the new Mountain Performers Fund.

More than 200 local performers, including many award winners, have contributed their time and talent to Art Night.

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have come out to play multiple times," Smith said. "They make a little in tips, but it's never a living wage. If this new program can help sustain these cultural

treasures, then we're doing the right thing."

Similar programs can be found throughout the country, including New Orleans, Los Angeles, North Carolina and Texas.

"Some of our local musicians have had to stop coming to Art Night," Smith said. "They couldn'tafford to rehearse, and then bring out all of their equipment, instruments to perform

for three hours, but then earn less than $3 per hour. It is a struggle, but they are devoted to theirart.The occasional good paying job keeps them all going.

Let's fix this. We wouldn't ask our hairdresser to do his or her art for free. Nor would the

dentist fix your smile without a fee. But these folks put smiles on our faces all the time!"

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STAGE • Murphys Creek Theatre will present "Accomplice," by Rupert Holmes, through April 26 at the Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St. in Murphys. For reservations,call 728-8422 or visit www.

murphyscreektheatre.org.

• 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.

• A weeklyPlay Reading Series will be held tonight at Jon Dambacher's Sonora Theatre Workshop starting at 8 p.m. at Emberz, 177 S. Washington St. in downtown Sonora. The play is Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia WoolP." The cast includes Don Bilotti, Sarah Grimes, Matthew Hobgoodand Kaitlyn Brennan.

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• ArtSpirit, the 18th annual high school juried exhibition, will be on display at Calaveras Arts Council's Gallery through April 19 at 22 N. Main St. in San Andreas.

Student artists are from Calaveras, Bret Harte and Mountain Oaks high schools.

For moreinformation, call754-1774 or visitwww.calaverasarts.org.

• The 27th annualCelebration of Arts in the Schools, a student art show, will be held at the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance, 251 Barretta St. in Sonora.

More than 150 works from participating schools were submitted to be judged and displayedthrough Friday.For more information, call 532-2787 or visit www. tuolumnecountyarts.org.

• The oil paintings ofDiana Eppler will be featured for the month of April at Hovey Winery's tasting room in Murphys.

A reception will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Sunday. Complimentary appetizers will be served and wine will be available by the glass or bottle. 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 artwork by Diane Porter for the month of April. The exhibit features Porter's work in mixed media, collage, portraits, as well

as watercolorsand acrylics.Formore information, call 533-5507.

• Arts of Bear Valley will display works

by Sandra Maurer inthe W indow Gallery in the Meadowmont Shopping Center in Arnold during April. She paints local scenery, florals and animals in watercolor.

• Artwork byPati Pearl will be featured through May 2 at Banny's Restaurant Clubhouse and Bar at Mountain Springs Golf and Country Club near Sonora. A reception willbe held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Banny's will provide hors d'oeuvres and there will be a cash bar. For more information, call Valerie Fox at 206-4049.

• The Tuolumne County Arts Alliance will host twoJewelry Classesoffered by pottery artist June Vaughn on Saturday and April 25. The class will use cabochon stones to create a necklace. The two workshops, including all materials, costs $70. Both classes will be held at the TCAA's Dome Campus, 251-B Barretta St. in Sonora, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more info, call Vaughn at 588-8330 or TCAA at 532-2787.

NIISIC • Second Saturday Art Night will present its next'Mer 8" event at Stage 3 Theatre Company in downtown Sonora on Saturday. The evening is called"Songbird Saturday,"and is a ticketed event with limited seating. During the performance six musicians will each share his or 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 Hanna 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 ofBce, Funky Junk in downtown Sonoraand atMountain 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.

For more information, contact 532-7697 or

www.2ndsaturdayartnight.org.

• The St.James Concert Series will present soprano Julie Sieben at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Red Church in Sonora. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students under

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What's haggeninginthe Mother lode,Agril 9-15 18, available at Mountain Bookshop or by calling 536-0825. For more information, visit www.sjconcertseries.org.

• The Columbia Jazz Series will present Big Band Goes Latin at 6 p.m. Sunday 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. Tickets are $15 with reservedseating.For ticketscall588-5126.

• A Drum Circle is held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. each Sunday at Utica Park in Angels Camp. Allages arewelcome and no experience is necessary. Admission is free. For 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

• TheSonora Writers Groupwill meet 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Guest presenter will be author Mike Sullivan, who recently released his third novel, "Broken Chains." He has previously released "Letters to You" and 'The Stolen Heart." Sullivan will share his experiences of researching, writing and self publishing his latest book with CreateSpace.

New or published writers and poets are wel-

welcome and no experience is necessary.

• The Odd Fellows of LaFayette Lodge 65 will serveBreakfast &om 7 to 11 a.m.

Sunday at the lodge on Highway 132 in downtown LaGrange.The menu includes biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs to order, country-fried potatoes, 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 aPaneake Breakfast &om 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday at the Old Schoolhouse on Broadway in Coulterville.

Pancakes, eggs, ham or sausage, fruit and beveragewillbe served for $5for adults,$3 forchildren,or$15for afam ily oftwo adults and two children. The meals are held on the second Sunday of each month. For more information, call 878-3015.

• The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Posse will sponsor its annual Cowgirl Luncheon and Fashion Show&om noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday at the Sonora Opera Hall. Tickets are $30 to the event, which advances the annual Mother Lode Roundup. For tickets and information, call928-5303 or 770-7513.

• The Tuolumne County Arts Alliance and Friendsarethrowing a "Poetry Party" for Levi Lowe's trip to the nation's capital.

The party will raise funds to help Lowe's family and coaches travel to Washington with him. Lowe will represent California later this month at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C. The fundraiser, which will feature poetry recita-

Admission is free. For more information, call Rona Hempstead at 984-3774.

EVEN'S • The second annualGolf Tournament Benefit for Meals On Wheelswill be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Mountain Springs Golf Club. Entry Fee is $95, which includes a bag lunchand buffetdinner atBanny's.For more information, contact 533-2622 or www.

sierraseniorproviders.org.

• Sonora Ballroom Dancing will have guest instructors Xavier and Heide Gomez of You Can Dance Company from Modesto teaching East Coast Swing and Salsa. The group will meet from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Aronos Research Women's Club at 37 E. Elkin St. in Sonora.

Admission is $10. Donations help support the Amador- Tuolumne Community Action Agency and Foothill Pregnancy Center.

For more information, call 532-6901.

• The Union Democratwill present its 34thannualHome and Garden Show on Saturdayand Sunday attheMother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday and 10 a.m. to4 p.m .Sunday. More than 100 vendors will be present.

Admission and parking are free, and a &ee shuttle bus will run continuously from The Junction shopping center in East Sonora.

For more information, call 532-7151.

• An Indian Dance Clinie and Luneh will be held &om 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday 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.

come to join the group. For more informa-

tion, call Jill Klajic-Ryan at 743-8097 • The Young Ladies Institute Patricia No. 79 will host aTostado Bar Luneheon and Buneo on Saturday at St. Patrick's Parish hall, 127 W. Jackson St. in Sonora. Doors open at11:30 a.m. Costis$15 per person.

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• Domaine Becquet Winery — 415 Main St., 19400Tuolumne Road • Moaning Cavern, North, 928-9300, www.

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• 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.

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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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• 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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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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Second Saturday set Lawler Continuedfrom Page 7 Next door at Sharon Malone's, 146 S. Washington St., folk musician Michael Severin will entertain. Also on view are Severin's award-winning paintings that depict his experiences in the High Sierra.

Then art fans can hear Randy

Pare on grand piano at BeDazzled At the Inn, 160 S. Washington St. The shop has recently expanded its presence."Now we have more

room forthe piano,"Paresaid,"so I'll be having a whole lot of fun rocking out with some rockabilly tunes, some gospels and whatever else inspires all of us."

On the opposite side of the street, the Aloft Art Gallery, 167 S. Washington St., celebrates spring with featured works by members of the Mother Lode Art Association, including Geneva Davis,

Susie HoSnan and Irene Taylor.

Along with enjoying outstanding art, guests can mingle while listening to music by George Haskell.

Down the street, SOMA Fitness Studio, 185 S. Washington St., welcomesSonora-based acappella singing group, Sincerely, for a medleyofclassicsand popular tunes.

Then OutofHand Pottery featuresceramic works by artist Kathy Gregg, along with an assortment oflocally made artisan handcrafts in clay, wood, glass and textile.

To the south, the Europa Deli and Grill, 275 S. Washington St., presents a collection of prints and paintings by the nationally renowned artist Charles F. Surendorf (1906-1979). Along with the Surendorf collection, the Europa shows works by artists Leslie Hurst, Charles Waldman and Geoff'Wynne.

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the world — from Hawaii to Spain.

He's also worked as a freelance finearts conservator for

many years at Bay Area museums, including the Oakland Museum and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. While Lawler is based in Oakland, he has a cabin in Calaveras County.

His work is featured at the

"Magnificent Chemicals," an etching by Doug Lawler.

Petroglyphe Gallery in Mokelumne Hill, where he teaches workshops. His next workshop, "Oil Pastels: A Study of Possibility," is slated for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 6 to 7.

For his piece titled "Desert Sunset" (on this Weekender's cover), Lawler said he was "trying to capture a moment of grace— to fi nd a little bitof harmony in the world."

'SongbirdSaturday'emceedbyAnderson Continued from Page9 Every month hundreds of people enjoy Art Night perfor-

to really get Sonora on the map as astrong regional destination for the arts. People now look forward to seeing live

performances in our historic downtown district — not only in theatres, but also in the public's eye."

mances. Now, the Mountain ks

Performers Fund will be one way that art fans can give thanks, organizers said.

"There is extensive research on how the arts improve the quality of our lives," Nesper said. "Whether you're an artist or someone who appreciates the arts, there is a huge benefit.

When we surround

ourselves with beauty and inspiration, we enrich our lives

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Diane Sanguinetti's oil and watercolor paintings will be featured Saturday at Ventana Gallery. Her art focuses on pristine high country locations and small towns in the foothills that have not changed much overthe years. "A time when everyone called you by name asyou walked down the street," she said.

and bring ourselves greater happiness. The arts help us develop a sense of meaning and purpose in a world that is tough and sometimes just plain cruel."

Smith said the new partnership with the Sonora Chamber of Commerce has really helped Art Night and the many downtown merchants who participate.

"We've been able to do so much more for this project and our historic downtown since this partnership began," she said."This support is helping

Grover Anderson What inspires you?

The gamut of emotions that people are capable of feeling inspire me to no end. Outside of just "happy" and "sad," there's love and spite and fear and selflessness and longing...an endless pool of feeling that everybody draws from. This vital part of our humanity pushes

me to write and play in celebration; to have something to celebrate, to have something with which to connect, or just to sit back and 1st the feelings wash over you.

What are you listening to?

Three albums that I'm really enjoying right now are "Utah" by JamestownRevival,"ILove You, Honeybear" by Father John Misty, and "Through the Deep, Dark Valley" by The Oh Hellos.

Your favorite quote?

"I have a marketable obsession.

There are madmen and madwomen in padded cellsthe world over who are not so lucky."

— StephenKing What's next?

I'm at the Calaveras County Fair on May14, then playing in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo in late May and early June.

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COIINGS00 April The Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy will present the seventh and eighth grade musical, 'Xanadu, Jr.," directed by Van Gordon, Thursday to Saturday, April 16 to 18, in the Summerville High School Theater in Tuolumne. The play follows the journey of a Greek muse who is on a quest to inspire a struggling artist to createa rollerdisco.Show timesare 7p.m. each day plus a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Tickets are$10 foradults,$8forstudents and seniors, $2 lessforthe matinee, available at the school office, online at www.summbears.k12. ca.us, or at the door.

The Hot Dark will play progressive dance and rock music during a "NotesforN otes" benefitconcert at Black Oak Casino's Willow Creek Lounge at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 16. There is no cover charge, although optional donations will be accepted for Summerville High School's music program.

An Open Reading for poetry and prose writers will take place &om 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe at 140 S. Washington St.in Sonora.

Sign-ups for a five-minute 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.

Sonora High School's faculty and staff will present their annual Faculty Follies benefit at 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, in the Sonora High auditorium. The event is a benefit to award scholarships to graduating seniors.

Those who would like to donate a raffle prize for the event can call coordinator Pete Smith at 5325511, ext. 472.

The 20th anniversary of Todd Schroeder's Annual Young Artist Grant Concert will be heldat 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in the Sonora High School auditorium. Scheduled to perform with Schroeder, although subject to change, are

for the event are $75 per person, and are available at calaverasmentoring.org, or by contacting the foundationat 736-7706 or calaverasmentoringfoundation@ gmail.com.

Sam Harris, Tony Mandracchia, Kevin Fisher, Wendy Tuttle, Carrie Schroeder, Julia Rose and Catherine Kjerste, joined by Tim Christensen on bass and John Gannon on drums. Tickets — $20 for adults and $10 for students — are available atthe Sonora High School office, or by calling N ancie Weiser at 532-5511,ext.

112. The Todd Schroeder Young Artist Grant is a scholarship presented annually to students graduatingfrom Sonora High School who want to pursue a career in the arts.

The fourth annual Spirit, Miad and Body Expowill take place Saturday, April 18, at the Sonora Opera Hall and Stage 3 Theatre Company. Workshops, exhibits and entertainment will be held &om 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 arefree.There willalsobe a free "Awakening the Dreamer" half-day symposium from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday,April19,atthe Sonora Opera Hall. For more information, visit

SpiritMindBodyExpo.com.

A Dog Parade and family fun day will be held Saturday, April 18, in downtown Twain Harte.

Staging starts at 10 a.m., with the parade at 11 a.m. There will be a varietyofpet-themed activities, including dancing dogs and obedience training demonstrations, along with food vendors. A $5 minimum entry fee for parade participants benefits the Humane SocietyofTuolumne County and Friends of the Animal Community.

For more information, call 5867632 or 743-7599.

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.

Airplane rides will cost $5 for children and $10 for adults. There will be free admission to the fair, which will also feature aircraft and classi ccardisplays,food and music by the Calaveras Community Band followed by another

A Contra Dance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 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 areheld on third Saturday ofeach month. For more information, call 532-6025.

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The Hot Dark plays Black Oak Casino on April 16 as part of the "Notes for Notes" benefit series. local band, 'The Rusty Rockers."

Visit www.eaa484.org or contact Kathy Zancanella at736-2501 or ~o de .com.

EAA chapter 1337 pilots and volunteers will hold aYoung Eagles Rally at Columbia Airport's terminal building from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18.

Kids ages 8 to 17 years can experience a &ee ride in a light airplane

The annual Old Mill Run is set for Saturday, April 18, at Columbia State Historic Park. There will be children's races, a two-mile fun run/walk, and a 10K, or 6.2 miles.

The two-mile event is at 8 a.m., and the 10K is at 9 a.m. The run is presented by the Kiwanis Club of Sonoraand benefitstheTuolumne County Community Christmas Eve Day Dinner. For more information, call 586-4802.

Jennifer Bates, a resident of the Tuolumne Rancheria and member of the Central Sierra Me-Wuk, will speak aboutNative American Basket Weavingfor the Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society. The free event will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Groveland Community Hall.

As a descendent of generations of basket weavers, Bates is proud to carry on this traditional art form.

She is very active in teaching basketry and acorn cooking.

Chispa Parlor 139 of the Native Sons of the Golden West will serve a Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 19, at the Native Sons Hall at 389 Main St. in Murphys. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice,coffeeand hot chocolate will be served for $7 foradults and $3for children 10 and younger. The breakfasts are served on the third Sunday of each

at no charge. Parents must attend

month. For more information, call

and sign a liability waiver. For The second annual Spring more information, call Ed Sunday Swing —presented by the at 743-6350 or go to www.youngea- Calaveras Mentoring Foundation to raise funds fortheCalaveras gles.org or www.eaa1337.org.

Youth Menoring Program — will The 8th annual Mr. Frog's start at 6 p.m. Saturday, April Wild Ride will be held Saturday, 18, at Ironstone Vineyards in April 18, in Calaveras County. Two Murphys. The event will feature scenic bicycle routes will be offered a multi-station buffet dinner and — the Wild Ride of about 50K and dancing to the Big Band music the Wilder Ride of aboutlOOK. The of Rod Harris and the Columbia courseopens at7:30 a.m. and all Kicks along with a contemporary riders must start by 9 a.m. The twist on"dime-a-dance" girls. event is the main fundraiser for Auction items include a stay at the the FeeneyPark Foundation in Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite NaMurphys. Visit www.mr&ogswiltional Park and a rafting trip on dride.orgform oreinformation. the Tuolumne River. Reservations

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The Humane Society of Tuolumne County presents its annual spring fundraiser,"Pirates of Pawszance,"&om 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the Sonora Elks Lodge. Tickets are $30 for the generalpubli cand $25 for members. The event will feature both a silent and live auction and a catered meal. Tickets

are available at the HSOTC, 10040 Victoria Way in Jamestown; Purrrfect Bargains in East Sonora; Mountain Bookshop or at the HSOTC's online store at hsotc.org.

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SIA Owi Pink to receive songwriters award

ous" and April box office records in its debut.

The latest installment in UniNEW YORK (AP) — Pink will versal's homegrown &anchise also be honored with the BMI Presisolidified its place as the ninth dent's Award next month. biggest opening of all time, right Broadcast Music Inc. announced behind "Spider-Man 3's" $151 milTuesday that Pink would receive lion bow in 2007. the honor for her songwriting The film, which was delayed effortsand herimpact on pop &om its original July 2014 release culture. The 63rd annual BMI Pop date following Walker's death in Awards will be presented at the November 2013, could be the first in the series to hit $1 billion.

Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on May 12.

The music rights management company has presented the award to Taylor Swift, Juanes and Willie Nelson in the past.

NEW YORK (AP) — TayPink, a three-time Grammy lor Swift's mega-selling "1989" winner, has released six studio album has earned the pop star 14 albums. She has co-written most of nominations at the 2015 Billboard her hit songs, including "So What" Music Awards. and"Just Give Me a Reason."

SwiS's nominations include top The BMI Pop Awards will also artist, female artist, Billboard 200 recognize the top songwriters and album for "1989" and Hot 100 song for "Shake It Off." publishers of the last year.

Sam Smith is behind Swift with 13 nominations, and the singers will battle one another in eight categories, including the night's LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Furibiggest prize, top artist. Ariana ous 7"sped tothetop ofthecharts Grande,One Direction and Katy in its opening weekend with an Perry are also up for the award. eye-popping $147.2 million &om Ludacris, who will host the May 4,004 locations, box office firm 17 awards show with Chrissy Rentrak reported Monday.

Teigen, announced some of the Fueled by a growing fan base nominees Tuesday on ABC's "Good and intense interest in the late Morning America" alongside Pete star Paul Walker, who died before Wentz. The rest of the finalists the film was completed, "Furious were announced at a press confer7" annihilated both "Fast & Furience in Los Angeles.

Sam Smith, SwiR earn Billboard nominations

'Furious 7' finishes above estimates

Swift's "1989," which moved 1 million copies in its first week, has sold more than 4.6 million units sinceits October release.Fortop Billboard 200 album, it will battle Smith's Grammy-winning "In the Lonely Hour," Ed Sheeran's "X," Maroon 5's 'V' and"That's Christmas to Me" &om the a cappella

"incredibly thoughtful and considerateand funny and smart."

Stewart made his comments on Monday's edition of the Comedy Central fake news show. With"The Daily Show" in repeats last week, it was his first on-air chance to respond to a harsh backlash against pastgraphictweets posted by

group Pentatonix, which won its

Noah. The tweets were uncovered

first Grammy this year.

For top Hot 100 song, SwiR's "Shake It Off and Smith's "Stay With Me" will compete with John Legend's "AllofM e,"M eghan Trainor's "All About That Bass" and "Fancy" from Iggy Azalea, who earned 11 nominations. Azalea is nominated twice for top rap song with"Fancy" and"Black Widow."

Swift, who has won 12 Billboard Music Awards throughout her career, will also compete with herself in the top streaming song (video) category with"Shake It Off and "Blank Space."

Smith, Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell and Drake are up for top male artist.

The Billboard Music Awards show will air live on ABC from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

only hours after the standup comic was announced March 30 as Stewart's replacement later this year.

Stewart promised that Noah "will earn your trust and respect.

Or not. Just as I earned your trust and respect.

Ordid not."

More seriously, he said if viewers give Noah the chance to prove himself,"it's going to be well worth it."

SiriusXM to broadcast some Coachella shows

SiriusXM's broadcast will air on Alt Nation channel 36 starting Friday at 2 p.m. Eastern.

Aside from White, AC/DC and Drake are the headliners for the famed festival, which plays over two weekends.

3enna BushHager expecting secondchild NEW YORK (AP) — Jenna Bush Hager is pregnant with her second child.

The twin daughter of former President George W. Bush says she expects to give birth in August.

She madethe announcement Monday on NBC's "Today" show, where she is a contributing correspondent.

Her 2-year-old daughter, Mila, is reportedly excited about the news.

Hager, 33, is married to Henry Hager.

Groban to singanthem at Kentucky Derby

NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Stewart is voicing full support for his "Daily Show" successor Trevor Noah, calling the incoming host

NEW YORK (AP) — SiriusXM will live broadcast some of the performances &om the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for the first time.

The satellite radio service announced Tuesday that it would broadcastperformances from Jack White, Alabama Shakes and others when the festival in Indio, California, kicks off Friday.

Performances from Hozier, Vance Joy, alt-J, Axwell & Ingrosso, Fitz & The Tantrums and Alesso will also broadcast live on SiriusXM.

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.

6:30 p.m.— "Tuscany 5 More," produced by Lloyd Kramer.

8 p.m.— "Jenny's Kitchen," hosted by Jenny Baxter, "Sandwiches."

8:30 p.m.— Gold Rush Charter School.

Monday 7 p.m.— "Vision in Action: Understanding the Crisis; Bahai Principles," sponsored by Bahai Faith.

7:30 p.m.-"Mind Matters: Mothering Children With Autism."

Tuesday 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 Three."

5 p.m. — "On The Go," spon-

sored by Helping Hands Community Services Inc. 6 p.m.— Sonora City Council, replay of most recent meeting.

8 p.m.— Tuolumne County Democratic Club.

9 p.m. — "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church.

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

by Tuolumne County Office of Education.

7:30 p.m.— "Viewpoint," hosted

by Diane Doddridge.

Stewart supports 'Daily Show' heir Trevor Noah

NEW YORK (AP) — For Josh Groban, the second time will be the charm at the Kentucky Derby.

The multiplatinum-selling Groban has been selected to sing the national anthem at the annual thoroughbred race, to be held May 2 at the Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. It is an upgrade for Groban; the last time he attended the event, he was a spectator.

CASl 8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from April 9 to April 16. 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: Professional Development Day," hosted by Joe Silva, presented by the Tuolumne County Office of Education.

7 p.m. — "32nd annual MathBowl."

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6 p.m. — "Fridays with Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle, "Ken Huie Portrays A Turn-Of-TheCentury Chinese Miner."

8:30 p.m.— Tuolumne County Historical Society.

Saturday 9 a.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting.

3 p.m. — Chapel In The Pines Service.

5:30 p.m.— "Open Book: School Bond Update," hosted

by Joe Silva, presented by Tuolumne County Office of Education.

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April 19, 1958 Union Democrat archives DIRE WARNING — ReiteratThis advertisement ran in the Democrat on May 3, 1924. ing his cautious stand on tax cuts in an address before the County, alias Jack Lundy, who of youngsters in Calaveras American Society of Newspaper was arrested last month for viola- County who are very busy on the Editors, Secretary ofthe Treation of Section 24, No. 25 U.S.C. quiet training of some jumping sury Anderson today predicted an (furnishing liquor to an Indian), frogs. The have established two unheard-of Federal deficit of well received a sentence of one year training camps on Angels Creek, over 3 billion dollars for the curand six months in a federal locations undisclosed. rent fiscal year ending June 30. penitentiary upon his appearance "These figures as to deficit give beforefederaljudge Morton I. us great concern," the Secretary Welch in Sacramento Tuesday. stated.

April 12, 1913 Wooden sidewalks from Washington street to the cemetery April 28, 1934 are soon to be replaced by new April 16, 1943 SECRET TRAINING CAMPS wooden walkways, the old ones John Lundgren, of Tuolumne — There are two juvenile crews being dilapidated.

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April 9, 1904 Last Saturday Charles Fraser, pocket miner, had a 25-pound bar of gold as the result of a week's work on his claim on Jackass Hill.

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April 26, 1971 JACKSONVILLE — Tuolumne County supervisors today voted to ask the California Division of Highways to name the new Highway 120 bridge at Jacksonville the "Jacksonville Bridge," as a memorial to the Gold Rush town soon to be buried forever under the waters of New Don Pedro Lake, said supervisor Ralph Thiel, who introduced the motion.

April 12, 1961 President Kennedy's minimum wage bill emerged from a Senate committee Tuesday with almost all its original provisions intact.

By a 13-2 margin, the labor committee voted to raise the minimum wage — now at $1 an hour — to $1.25 an hour and to extend that minimum to 4 million more workers. The bill now goes to the floor of the senate.

April 12, 1895 EVIL IDLERS — Everyone knows that taken all in all, Sonora has no equal in the south-

hood of Sawmill Creek, about six miles distance from Sonora.

• Two hundred and eight ouncesofgold was brought to town this week as the yield of forty-six tons of ore at the Easton mine, situated in Arastraville.

• William A. Miller, the dashing stage robber from Tuolumne County, who was sent to San Quentin for twenty-five years, m ade anattempt toescape last week. His attempt came to grief, which has sent him to the dungeon toponder over thevanity oftryingto escape from State

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and public morals. But we must admit that she has some evils, among which is the toleration of a habit among evil idlers who stand on the corners, criticize passersby, and make indecent remarks about ladies and young girls. Such uncouth behavior should be frowned upon by the heads of the town and parents alike. Stop the vicious habits and save our daughters.

CHINESE LOTTERY — The Celestials of this city are a very imitative people, and the vices as well as the virtues of the white man are closely followed. There is now, and for some time past, a lottery in full operation in Chinatown. Law is violated and public morals insulted with impunity. It is the opinion of this paper that the Chinese, as a race, are more

prone to practice the evils of the Caucasian race than to perpetrateitsvirtues;and they can develop gambling quicker than any people. The Chinese Lottery must be investigated and stopped.

131 years ago April 19, 1884 • Last Saturday John Beltz brought to town the hides of two California lions, for which he received a bounty of five dollars each on presenting them to the proper authorities. The lions were killed by his son in the neighbor-

160 years ago April 24, 1855 WELLS, FARGO & COMPANY, New York, Europe & California. Capital, $500,000. Express Office and Banking House on Main Street, Columbia, Wm. Daegemer, Agent. Principle Offices - New York, Express Building, 16 Wall Street; Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

TRAVEL IN COMFORTThere is now a line of first-rate

mooring boats between San Francisco and Sacramento. The new steamer "Surprise" made the first trip on Wednesday morning last. This will prove a great accommodation to the public.

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Latino high school. Coach White and the McFarland students have

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Cinderella

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

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, 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. 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 minutes.

Furious 7 Continuing the global exploits in the unstoppable action franchise built on speed, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of Furious 7.

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Michelle Rodriguez stars as Letty Ortiz in "Furious 7," which earned $147.2 million last weekend. ites Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Elsa Pataky and Lucas Black. They are joined by international action stars new 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 hedgefund manager James is convicted 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 sur-

a series of comic adventures with Tip, Oh comes to understand that being different and making mistakes is all part ofbeing human.

And while he changes her planet and she changes his world, they discover the true meaning of the word "home." Rated PG. One hour, 34 minutes.

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ture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Octavia Spencer, Jai Courtney, Ray Stevenson, Zoe Kravitz, Miles Teller and Ansel Elgort, directed by Robert Schwentke. Now on the run from 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 vive more than a few minutes in to protect and why the Erudites prison on his own, James desperwill do anything to stop them. ately turns to Darnell — a black Side by side, Tris and Four face businessman who's never even one seemingly insurmountable had a parking ticket — for help. As challenge after another, as they Darnell puts James through the unravel the secrets of the past and wringer, both learn that they were — ultimately — the future of their wrong about many things, includworld. Rated PG-13. One hour, 58 ing each other. Rated R. One hour, minutes.

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The Longest Ride Home Romance starring Scott Animated science fiction adven- Eastwood, Britt Robertson, Alan ture, starring the voices of Jim Alda, Jack Huston, Oona Chaplin, Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin, Lolita Davidovich, Melissa BenJennifer Lopez, Matt Jones, Brian oist, Gloria Reuben, and directed Stepanek,AprilM. Lawrence and

by GeorgeTillman Jr.Based on Stephen Kearin, directed by Tim the bestselling novel by Nicholas Johnson.

When Oh, a loveable Sparks, this film centers on the misfit from another planet, lands star-crossedlove affairbetween on Earth and finds himself on the Luke, a former champion bull run from his own people, he forms rider looking to make a comeback, an unlikely friendship with an and Sophia, a college student adventurous girl named Tip who who is about to embark upon her is on a quest ofher own. Through dream job in New York City's

art world. As conflicting paths and ideals test their relationship, Sophia and Luke make an unexpected and fateful connection with Ira, whose memories of his own decades-long romance with his beloved wife deeply inspire the young couple. Spanning generations and two intertwining love stories, the film explores the

challenges and infinite rewards of enduringlove.Rated PG-13. Two hours, 8 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 from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California's farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White, a newcomer to their predominantly

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.

Woman in Gold Docudrama starring Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Briihl, Katie Holmes, Tatiana Maslany, Max Irons, Charles Dance, Eliza-

beth McGovern, and directed by Simon Curtis. Sixty years after fleeing Vienna, Maria Altmann, an elderly Jewish woman, attempts to reclaim family possessions that were seized by the Nazis. Among them is a famous portrait of Maria's beloved Aunt Adele: Gustave Klimt's "Portrait of Adele BlochBauer I." With the help of young lawyer Randy Schoeberg, Maria embarks upon a lengthy legal battle torecoverthispainting and several others, but it will not be easy, for Austria considers them national treasures. Rated PG-13.

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For show times, call 588-2840 or visit uniondemocrat.mm.

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.

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 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne — Pablo Cruise, "80s icons," $20 tickets, tonight, 8 p.m. Purple Ones, tribute to Prince, Friday, 9 p.m.Fusion,dance,Saturday,9 p.m .

The Hot Dark, progressive dance and rock, "Notes for Notes" benefit series, April 16, 8 p.m.

CALAVERAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS —Plan B, Whiskerino fundraiser, Saturday, 6 to 10 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 .

EUROPA SPORTS BAR,275 S. Washington St., Sonora — Hardly Deadly, psychedelic rock, Friday, 9 p.m.

GYPSY SHACK,18145 Main St., Jamestown —Forth and Long,Old Auburn, What Eats Hydra, Stereo Sunset, Friday, 8 p.m. Create the Compass, Hogbeast, Sworn to the Black, Reminitions, Saturday, 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 Mountain Echo Sound, tonight, 9 p.m. Sound Extreme DJ, Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.

Open mic, Wednesday, 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.

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

SONORA JOE'SCOFFEE SHOPPE, 140 S. Washington St., Sonora — Acoustic open mic, tonight, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

(For additions or changes, call5884548 or email weekenderrarrniondemocrat.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, 3 p.m.

Free admission. Call 293-4227 or visit www.mlfm.org for more information.

AUBURN PLACER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER,985 Lincoln Way, Auburn — 530-885-0156, www.livefro-

mauburn.com.

CAUFORNIA BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION —40th anniversary Father's Day Bluegrass Festival, Thursday through Sunday, June 18 to 21, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, with the Kentucky Colonels Reunion, Good Ol'Persons Reunion, Bluegrass Patriots Reunion, Dave Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Adkins and Loudermilk ,Jumpsteady Boys and more. www.cbaontheweb.org JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO, 12222 New York Ranch Road, JacksonAaron Lewis, May14. Salt-N-Pepa, June 20. 800-822-9466, www.JacksonCasino. com.

SUTTER CREEK THEATER,44 Main St., Sutter Creek — NewWest Guitar Group, Saturday. Lacy J Dalton 8r Dale Poune, April 18. Taarka, April 25. Delta Wires, May 2. James Garner's tribute to Johnny Cash, May 9. Southern Drawl, May 23. Tom Russell, June 19. Imagine, Beatles tribute, July18. www.suttercreektheater.com.

VOLCANO THEATRE COMPANY, Volcano — "Miracle," Saturday to May 16, "The Great Amador Carnival of1886," June 12 to July11, "Our Town," Aug. 7 to Sept. 2, 419-0744, www.volcanotheatre. net.

Turlock — July 10 to 19, featuring Eddie Money, July 13, Martina McBride, July 14, Bret Michaels, July 16, Jerrod Niemann, July17, Grand Funk Railroad, July 18. www.stancofair.com.

STATE THEATER,1307 J St., Modesto — "Friends of the Bob and Tom Show Comedy Tour," Friday. 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.

WEST SIDE THEATER,1331 Main St., Newman — 862-4490, www.westsidetheatre.org.

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Valley BOB HOPE THEATRE,242 E. Main St., Stockton — Celtic Woman, 10th anniversary tour, May 29. 373-1400, www.

StocktonLive.com.

CALIFORNIA STAGE THEATER, 2509 R St., Sacramento — "Angel in the Night," Aug. 21 to Sept. 13. 916-4515822, www.calstage.org.

CAPITAL STAGE,2215 J St., Sacramento — "Rapture, Blister, Burn," through Sunday. "The Homecoming,"

by Harold Pinter, directedby Janis Stevens, April 29 to May 31. "Uncanny Valley," June17to July19.916-9955464, www.capstage.org.

CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER,250 N. Broadway, Turlock — 632-5761, www. carnegieartsturlock.org.

CENTER STAGE CONSERVATORY, 948 11th St., Modesto — 846-0179, www.centerstagemodesto.com.

CROCKER ART MUSEUM,216 0 St., Sacramento — "Toulouse-Lautrec and La Vie Moderne: Paris1880-1910," through April 26. "Of Cottages and Castles: The Art of California Faience," through May17. "The Nature of William S. Rice: Arts and Crafts Painter and Printmaker," through May 17. 916-808-7000, www.crockerartmuseum.org.

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY, 607 Pena Drive, Davis — 530756-3682, dmtc.org.

FRESNO CONVENTION AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER —Celtic Woman, 10th anniversary celebration, May 22. 559-445-8200, www.fresnoconventioncenter.com.

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS,

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1000 I St., Modesto — Buddy Guy, today.

Anjelah Johnson, Saturday, sold out.

MC Yogi, Saturday. Dino Light, April 17. Modesto Symphony Orchestra, Tchaikovsky "Symphony No. 6,"April 17 and18. Omega Nu Spring Fashion Show, April 18. Lila Downs, April 21.

"Fancy Nancy the Musical," April 26.

Townsend Opera, "Tosca," May1 and 3. the Midtown Men, May7. Forbidden Broadway, May8. Mariachi Vargas Tecalitlan, May10. Big Daddy Weave, May 11. Chanticleer, May13. Modesto Symphony Orchestra, "A Sea Symphony," May15 and16. Bonnie Raitt, May 20.

Clay Walker, May 22. Boz Scaggs, May 24. Peter Frampton, June 3. Modesto SymphonyOrchestra,"Comedy Meets the Symphony," June 5. Motown tribute, June 6. Modesto Performing Arts, "The M usicMan," June 20to 28.DanceAcademy, June 20. 5678 Dance Company, June 27. 338-2100, 877-488-3380, www. galloarts.org.

HAGGIN MUSEUM,1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton — 940-6300, www. hagginmuseum.org.

MODESTO AIIERICAN GRAFFITTI CAR SHOW AND FESTIVAL — June 12 to 14, parade Friday, 7 p.m., McHenry Avenue, free, special guests "American Graffiti" stars Candy Clark and Bo Hopkins; car show and festival, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Saturday and 9 a.m .to 3 p.m. Sunday, Modesto Municipal Golf Course, 400Tuolumne Blvd.Admission $10, children under 12 free with adult, sponsored by North Modesto Kiwanis Club. 888-746-9763, www.americangraffitifestival.com.

PLAYHOUSE MERCED,452 W. Main St., Merced — 725-8587, www. playhousemerced.com.

PROSPECT THEATER,1214 K St., Modesto - "Faith Healer," April 24 to May10. "Short, Ten-Minute and One-Act Play Festival," July 10 to 26. 549-9341, www.prospecttheaterproject.org.

SACRAMENTO THEATRE COMPANY, 1419 H St., Sacramento — "The W hipping Man," through May 3."The Pirates of Penzance," April 22 to May 17.

916-443-6722, www.sactheatre.org.

STANISLAUS COUNTY FAIR,

SACRAMENTO STATE,6000 J St. — Family Sunday Funday returns to Sac State11 a.m. to 4p.m. Sunday, 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 St., San Francisco — "Tradition on Fire: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Paul and Kathy Bissinger Collection," through Sunday. "Seduction: Japan's Floating World," through May 10. 415581-3500, www.asianart.org.

DE YOUNG MUSEUM,Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco — "Celebrating the Spectrum: Highlights From the Anderson Collection," through April 19. "Janet Delaney: South of Market," through July 19.

"Embodiments: Masterworks of African Figurative Sculpture," through July 5. "Botticelli to Braque: Masterpieces From the National Gallies of Scotland," through May 31. "Bouquets to Art," April 13 to 19. "Richard Diebenkorn Prints: Celebrating an Acquisition," April 25 to Oct. 4. "J.M.W. Turner: Painting Set Free," opens June 30. 415-750-3600, www.famsf.org.

LEGION OF HONOR,34th Avenue and Clement Street, San Francisco — "A Princely Pursuit: The Malcolm D. Gutter Collection of Early Meissen Porcelain," through Aug. 30. "Tapestries and Armor," through June 28. "High Style: The Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection," through July 19. 415-750-3600, www. famsf.org.

LEVI'S STADIUM,Santa ClaraTaylor Swift, with special guests Vance Joy and Shawn Mendes, Aug. 15. www. ticketmaster.com, 41 5-464-9377.

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Whether you are looking for one of our popular brick oven baked sandwiches, like our Jiminy Cricket, Homemade Meatball, Pinocchio Special, Turkey Supreme, and so much more or one of our flavorful pastas, daily soups, or delectable salads, Pinocchio's has something for you! For dessert we have gelato, cannoli, and tiramisu.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making the past 40 years....wonderful! We look forward to the next 40 and continuing to serve Tuolumne County with only the best Italian food!

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