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CONEISTOHY 4 Historic Columbia Events at the state park on Saturday include a Bigfootthemed button show and live historical reenactment.

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Step back in time this weekend for a variety of Gold Rush-themed events at Columbia State Historic Park.

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This summer's concert series at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys concludes tonight with the No. 1 selling duo in music historyDaryl Hall and John Oates. Signed to Atlantic in the 1970s, Hall and Oates have sold more albums than any other duo in music history. Their 1978 debut «l' album, "Abandoned Luncheonette," produced by legendary Arif Mardin, yielded the Top 10 single, "She's Gone," which also went to No. 1 on the R&B charts when it Courtesy photo was covered by Taveras. The duo Hall and Oates will take the stage at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. recorded one more album with

were droppedand promptly signed to RCA. Their tenure at RCA would catapult the duo to international superstardom. From the mid-70s to the mid80s, the duo would score six No. 1 singles, including "Rich Girl" (also No. 1 R&B), "Kiss on My List,""Private Eyes,""I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" (also No. 1 R&B), "Maneater" and "Out of Touch" from their six consecutive multi-platinum albums. The era would also produce an additional five Top 10 singles: "Sara Smile," "One on One,"uYou Make My

Dreams," "Say It Isn't So" and "Method of Modern Love." Hall also wrote the Hall and Oates single "Everytime You Go Away," which singer Paul Young scoreda No. 1hitwith a coverof the song in 1985. That same year, the duo participated in the historic "We Are the World" session as well

as closing the Live Aid show in Philadelphia. In 2008, the legendary duo was honored with the Icon Award during BMI's 56th annual Pop Awards. The award has previously gone to Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, James Brown, Carlos Santana and

Dolly Parton. Hall's latest project is a multiaward-winning monthly web series (and nationally syndicated TV show), "Live &om Daryl's House"(livefromdarylshouse.corn). "It was a light bulb moment," he said of the show's genesis. "I' ve had this idea about just sitting on the porch or in my living room, playing music with my &iends and putting it up on the Internet."

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'Bigfoot and Buttons' Two button collectors are sponsoring the fifth annual "Dadgum Button Show" from 10 a.m.to5 p.m. Saturday at Angelo's Hall in the park. Clare Bazely, pastpresident of the California State Button Society, and Janelle Giles, owner of Button Central, are the spon-

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The theme of this year's event is Bigfoot. Organizers ofthe event say the Sierra has the second most sightings of Bigfoot in California. "Enjoy the Bigfoot and Button displays and have your picture taken with the hairy legend himself," Giles said. "He doesn' t bite, but we recommend that

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Visitors can check out Bigfoot memorabilia, along with tables fullofbuttons from dealers throughout California. They will offer period buttons for sale from the1700s and 1800s along with numerous modern-day buttons. Bazely, the owner of Columbia Kate's Teahouse in Columbia, adds: "If you have buttons that you'd like to know more about, then bring them to the show as there will be free appraisals by

a button expert who has over 40 years ofcollecting experience." The "Dadgum Button Show" is an annual regional button show that is a must-see for button enthusiasts, sewists, history buffs and crafters. Those attending can spend the day buying antique and vintage buttons while exploring the legendofBigfoot. Angelo's Hall is on State Street (and it's air conditioned). Admission and parking are free.

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The fifth annual eDadgum Button Show" (above and left) will take place at air conditioned Angelo's Hall on State Street. Union Democrat / File photo

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rHistory's Mysteries' Join park staff and costumed volunteersfor a live reenact-

Mysteries" program at 10 a.m. Saturday. Participants help solve a real

historical case at the annual program. This year's tragedythe Allen versus Knox duel of 1854 — led to some noteworthy

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Participants wander among the buildings and homes of the restored 1850s mining town and hear stories that have been shared over the years about unexplainable sightings, unusual sounds and supernatural happenings. Were these visions imagined or werethey restless spirits

Ghost tour Author Carol Biederman conducts ghost tours of Columbia to

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from bygoneyears with unresolvedissues attempting to delivera message to the modern world? To help visitors understand, Biederman shares their colorful backgrounds from the early mining days when crime and lawlessness were widespread among therowdy company of gold prospectors. While the ghost tours pres-

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unexplored realm. Were they real beings, just imagined or something else? Find out from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Other ghost tours will be held Sept. 12 and 26 as well as Oct.24.Cost is$10. For more information, visit friendsofcolumbiashp.org or call 588-8411.

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Ghost tours continue this Saturday afternoon at Columbia State Historic Park. Other tours are set for Sept. 12 and 26 as well as Oct. 24. events.

The setting is the 1850s and participantsare called upon to solve an actual crime that occurred in the old Gold Rush

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Presented by Friends of Columbia, this year's event will also include historical information on dueling during the California Gold Rush. Space is limited to 50 people, and reservations are highly recommended. Cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children. Due to the violent nature of this event, parents may find it

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'Macbeth' is like face-to-face with 'Game of Thrones' BY PATRICIA HARRELSON For The Union Democrat

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between ambition and crippling self-doubt. Pasternak's Macbeth hyperventilates with sheer anxiety and is crazed by hallucination. While the breakneck speed of his delivery is initially disconcerting, the pacing is in character once your ears become

attuned to the Elizabethan cadences. Perhaps the most startling yet viable shift in interpretation comes in the person of Lady Macbeth. Rather than a mature Iron Lady who adds backbone to her weaker spouse, Emelie

O' Hara gives us a lustful young Lady Macbeth, who is attracted to risky behavior — similar to that in encountered in adolescents and young adults. This vision of Lady Macbeth transforms the drama in an extraordinary ways. Not only does it reframe the relationship of the couple, but it also enhances the plausibility of their psychologicaldestruction. O' Hara is exuberant and provocative, urging Macbeth on with alluring insistence. That her bravado is rife with youthful naivete is apparent when she encounters the reality of violence and begins to crumble. O' Hara deftly portrays these powerful psychological contrasts.

Banquo, played by Daniel S. Hines, is a much more grounded character than Macbeth, which the audience favors but Macbeth fears. Hines negotiates Banquo's stability and the inventive staging of his ghostly appearances with equal artistry. Kent Lineman assumes the

roles of Seyton and the drunken porter. In the latter, he is irrepressible with comic relief following the murder of King Duncan. Gary Holman produces a likable King Duncan in the first act and swarthy combative Siward in the second act. If perchance you are able to watch the performance dispassionately through the murders of Duncan and Banquo, you will be irrevocably affected by the sceneat Macduff's castle. Alexandria Dowie and Joseph Fitzgerald play the Macduff children while Anne Elizabeth Butler is Lady Macduff. Fitzgerald delivers the poignant punctuation to the scene.

This is a good place to point out that the SRT Jr. Program is cultivating some fine young actors, like Fitzgerald and Jonah Gray who plays Donalbain. Another young actor who stands out with a notable presence is Forrest Lark as Fleance. Shakespeare knows how to drop dollops of comedy into

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Six-mile, 45-minute roundtrip excursion trains will depart at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. during the holiday weekend. In addition to train rides, thereare other activities, such as exploring the historic Roundhouse and Shops and Interpretive Center, that will

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deeply troubling stories, and Jack Halton produces an impeccable moment as the Doctor, bringingnuance and humor to the appraisal of Lady Macbeth's deterioration. As Macduff, Matt Miller rips the emotional seams of the audience in a scene with Jason Love as Malcolm, when he learns about the brutal slaying of his entire family. Miller, who is the Fight Director for the production, is rife with chilling revenge in the closing scenes. The ensemble — soldiers, murderers, beggars, servants,

messengers — in its entirety make this production bold and gripping. The production is hauntingly astute, an intelligent readofthe bard'sScottish play, replete with a cold, ancient timbre. No need to shy away from Shakespeare when a company like SRT provides so many entry points for getting it! This production invites you to take the risk. "Macbeth" plays through Sept. 13 at the East Sonora Theater. Call 532-3120 or visit sierrarep. org fortickets.

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Mount Hoffman offers panoramic views of Yosemite If you haven't stared in com-

is still spot on. The only thing better than being in Yosemite is tobe on top ofit.Feelfree to quote me on thisl Besides its location in the geographic center of the park, million-dollar, gob-smacking

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from the summit of Mount Hoffman, my sincere condolences. You have missed out on epic, 360 degreevistas ofYosemite's granite kingdom. Every major peak in the park from the 10,850-foot summit is visible, as well as bazaar of othergeologicalfeatures as far as the eye can see. If you only have time for one

tion, why should you hike to Mount Hoffman? Among the reasons, the journey is short. Only three miles separate trailhead from summit, requiring no technical or mountaineering skills or equipment. After a moderate 1.2 miles, the trail reaches one of the park's most beautiful and easily accessible alpine lakes. May Lake is home to a High Sierra Camp and a backpackers' campground. Dramatically back-droppedby Hoffman's massive eastern flank, the lake's picture-postcardsetting can be

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a destination in itself or a rest stop enroute to the summit. Another option is to have an advancereservation in place for a night or two in a High Sierra Camp tent cabin, breakfast and dinner included. Sunrise on the lake and mountain is absolutely sublime. Hoffman's reflection in the placidwater isthe stuffof dreams for a photographer, even for point and shooters like me. Furthermore, history happened here. In June 1863 three men from the initial California State Geological Survey were the first non-native Americans to summit the 10,850-foot peak.

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the Survey's topographer and cartographer, Charles Hoffman. He named May Lake to honor his sweetheart Lucy May Browne. Of even greater import, it was on this mountain top that John Muirbegan formulating his revolutionary glacier theory to explain Yosemite's origin. As it did to the canny Scotsman, the quintessence of Yosemite will be revealed to you, exposing an unequivocal picture of the titanic power of glaciation. M uir possessed the rare gift to see things with the brain of a scientist and the heart and soul of a poet. His many writ-

Yosemite National Park's May Lake is home to a High Sierra Camp and a backpackers' campground. ten works are pure joy to read because of thistrait. The stupendous granite sea is a sight most of us won't view as a scientist, including me. However, the immense panoply woke up the poet in me, though I still struggle to describe it. Truth be told, all my inner poet can muster is "WOW!" From Crane Flat, drive 28

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The lake is dramatically back-dropped by Hoffman's massive eastern flank.

It is an unrelenting climb from the lake to the top of Mount Hoffman, Yosemite's geographic center. around when your body says you' ve had enough for today. At the south (far) end of the meadow, near a saddle, the trail passes among some trees and then climbs northwest (right) steeply up a ridge. Do not make the mistake of walking beyond the meadow.Continue ever upward toward your destination, the westernmost and highest

The top of Mount Hoffman features epic, 360 degree views of Yosemite National Park. ing to the top if a thunderstorm is gathering. Don't become a Yosemite statistic or a story in The Union Democrat. Lightning can be fatal. The 1.8 mile ascent to the peak skirts a backpackers' camp on the lake's south shore. Walk across a large rock outcrop and continue through a small gap leading up to a seasonally flowery,linear meadow about 400 feet long. Grouse frequent the

area here. Take your time, unless you' re a strong and acclimated trekker, because it is an unrelenting 1,530footclimb from the lake to your goal. Hoffman has three summits, but you are heading for the tallest one. NOTE: I said the hike was short: I didn't say it was flat and easy. The trick to walking at alti-

The author's favorite photo op is toward the big rocky "thumb." tude is to go slowly, especially at first to allow your body time to adjust. With that in mind, take it easy and stop as often as you need to. Remember, a hike — any hike — is just one step at a time. There is no rule that says you must go the distance. Turn

summit topped by a small radio transmitter. Here and here, note ducks (stacked rocks) marking the way. At the base of this rocky eminence, your final effort will be to boulderscramble about 200 feet to the summit. This will pose a challengefor some. Ifyou are winded and your legs are shaky, stop right here. The view from here is still astounding. After a break,though, you may feellike giving it a go. Again, take your time. After catching your breath, preparetohave ittaken away again as you gaze at the farflung vistas. Break out the trail snacks and settle in for a well earned rest. Keep your eye on the fat and sassy marmots who hang out here. They are world class moochers on the lookout for a treat. Feeding them is bad idea and only encourages the pudgy rodents. If you leave food on the ground while you walk around,

don't count on it being there when you return. Before leaving the nearly flat summit plateau, take lots of photos to commemorate the day at 10,850 feet. Far below the north rim, a litter of turquoise lakes glitter in the sun. From the east rim, you' ll delight in a stunning shot of May Lake. My fave photo op is toward the big rocky "thumb." You' ve probably seen this vertical rock pilefrom Highway 120 on your way to another destination. Now you can smugly say, "I' ve been there!" Return the way you came. Other routes can be very dangerous. Watch your footing on the way back. It's not hard to take a tumble if you' re gawking at the view or snapping photos as you walk.

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ARTSSCENE HofI'mananimal paintings hung atChildren's Corner Award-winning artist Susie Hoffman has a new show in the Children's Corner of the Tuolumne County Library in Sonora. Thirteen paintings featuring animals, fish and birds will be on display through Sept. 26. All art is for sale. "Art on the Move" is a program of the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance that showcases local artist's work in various locations throughout Sonora, including the library and Stage 3 Theatre Company. Hoffman's artwork is also dis-

played at Galerie Copper, Copper Cellars, Roasters Coffee Corner, and Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis; Frog's Tooth Winery in Murphys; Calaveras Arts Council in San Andreas; various venues in Sonora including the Aloft Gallery, Sierra Cellars in Twain Harte, the Mistlin Gallery in Modesto, and the Rabbask Gallery in Loveland, Colorado. She is currently Venue Director for the Mother Lode Art Association and assists TCAA with its "Art on the Move" program

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TRURSRRY COLUMBIA FARMERS MARKET: Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsors a weekly market along Main Street in Columbia State Historic Park; 5 to 8 p.m.; visitcolumbiacalifornia.corn. MACBETH: Sierra Repertory Theatre's new production runs through Sept. 13; tickets range from $28 to $35 with senior and student discounts available; East Sonora Theatre; sierrarep.org, 532-3120. (Page 6) IRONSTONE CONCERT SERIES: Daryl Hall and John Oates with opening act Mutlu take the stage at 8 p.m.; tickets range from $48 to $213; Ironstone Amphitheatre, 1894 Six Mile

Rd., Murphys; ironstoneamphitheatre.net, 800745-3000. (Page 3)

I'RIRjLY ANGELS CAMP FARMERS MARKET: Featured entertainer and winery each week through Sept. 25; Jill Warren is scheduled to perform; begins at 5 p.m. in Utica Park, downtown Angels Camp; angelscampbusiness.corn. HAWAIIAN LUAU: Public is welcome to Sonora Elks Lodge dinner with roasted kalua pork, Hawaiian rice, cole slaw, fresh fruits, dinner rolls and banana pineapple upside down cake;music by local DJ Les Olson; doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.; no-host bar; tickets $17; call 533-1587 for

reservations. SONORA BALLROOM DANCING: 7 to 10 p.m.; $10; Aronos Club, 37 E. Elkin St., Sonora; 532-6901. EQUIVOCATION: Murphys CreekTheatre production, directed by Don Bilotti, runs through Sept. 6; 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays,2 p.m. Sundays; $20 adult,$18 students and seniors, $10 children; Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys, murphyscreektheatre.org, 728-8422.

SllUR RAY SONORA FARMERS MARKET:Vendors selling produce, crafts, honey, baked goods and more; open 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. each

Saturday through Oct. 17; corner ofTheall and Stewart streets in downtown Sonora; 532-7725. POKER RUN: Fourth annual Sonora Moose Lodge Poker Run; sign in from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and return by 4 p.m.; stops include Jamestown, Angels Camp and Arnold; $20 donation includes barbecue and cash prize; Sonora Moose Lodge, 20921 Longeway Rd.; 588-8893. POLAR EXPRESS OPEN HOUSE: Community members interested in volunteering at this year's Polar Express at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park should meet at 10 a.m. at the Jamestown Community Hall on Main Street. HISTORY'S MYSTERIES: Live reenactment

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of Allen versus Knox duel of 1854; 10 a.m.; cost is $5 adults, $1 children; due to violent nature of event, parents may find it is not appropriate for children under the age of 12; friendsofcolumbiashp.org, 588-9128. (Page 4) BIGFOOT AND BUTTONS: Fifth annual "Dadgum Button Show" with a Bigfoot theme; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; Angelo's Hall, Columbia State Historic Park. (Page 4) GOLF TOURNAMENT: Fundraiser for Christian Family Learning Center Elementary School in Angels Camp; 1 p.m.; cost is $125 per golfer or $400 foursome, dinner only at 6 p.m. is $40 per person with raffle and auction; Greenhorn Creek Resort, Angels Camp; cflcgolf.corn, 734-9632, 736-1175. GHOSTTOURS:Author Carol Biederman conducts ghost tours of Columbia State Historic Park; $10; 3 to 5 p.m.; friendsofcolumbiashp.org, 588-8411. (Page 5) SOUNDS OF SUMMER: Concert series

featuring Dive Bar Poets from 6 to 8 p.m.; admission is free and concertgoers are asked to bring their own chairs and blankets; Copperopolis Town Square. CONCERTS IN THE PINES:The Columbia Big Band performs from 6 to 8 p.m.; Eproson Park, Twain Harte.

SQIIQAY MARKET ON THE SQUARE:Vendors will be set up 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Sunday through Oct. 4 at Copperopolis Town Square.

TQESQAY FAMILY DINNER: Sonora Elks Lodge hosts an "Old Fashion Italian Family Dinner"; menu includes raviolis, Italian sausage, green salad, vegetables, garlic bread and spumoni ice cream for dessert; doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m.; $12, children ages

5 to 11 are $6, children under 5 are free; call 533-1587 by Friday for reservations. SONORA COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE:All ages welcome and no experience necessary; 6 p.m. each Tuesday; free; Courthouse Park in downtown Sonora; call Rona Hempstead at 984-3774.

WEQIIESQAY LINE DANCE LESSONS: Focusing mostly on ballroom steps; 2 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday; free; Sonora Fire Museum and Senior Lounge, 125 N. Washington St., Sonora; 588-8071. TUOLUMNE VILLAGE MARKET:5 to 8 p.m. each Wednesdaythrough Sept.30;W estside Memorial Park in Tuolumne; 928-4351. SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Tuolumne Park and Recreation District presents Clan Dyken; 6 to 8 p.m.; free; Westside Memorial Park; 928-1214.

GYPSY SHACK:John Underwood, Shootdang, tonight, 8 p.m. Benefit for Roger Hughes with Minor Birds, Oscar Goldman,Oso Slick,The Hide Behinds and more, Friday, 8 p.m. The Gutz, Tenderpaw, CesspoolSalesmen, Saturday,8 p.m .; 18145 Main St., Jamestown. HOTEL LEGER:Open mic night, Friday, 9 p.m. Live music by Route 88, Saturday, 9 p.m.; 8304 Main St., Mokelumne Hill. JACK DOUGLASS SALOON:Open mic nights, Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m.; 22718 Main St.; Columbia State Historic Park. RAWHIDE SALOON:Karaoke, tonight. Crosseyed, live band, Saturday, 9 p.m. Open mic, Wednesdays; 18260 Highway 108, Jamestown.

CRUISE NIGHT:The Junction shopping center in East Sonora hosts regular event featuring classic cars, music and raffles; 6 p.m.

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vineyards.corn. www.ironstonevine• Chatom Vineyards yards.corn. • Tuolumne County Arts — 1969 Highway 4, • Lavender Ridge VineAlliance — 251 S. BarDouglas Flat, 736yard — 425-A Main retta St., Sonora, 5326500, www.chatomSt., Murphys, 7282787, www.tuolumne- • California Cavern, vineyards.corn. 2441, www.lavendercountyarts.org. 9565 Cave City Road, • Chiarella Wines — 431 ridgevineyard.corn. • Calaveras County nine miles east of San Main St., Murphys, • Metate Hill Vineyards — 448-C Main St., Arts Council — 22 N. Andreas, 736-2708, 728-8318, www.chiMain St., San Andreas, 866-762-2837, www. arellawines.corn. Murphys, 728-8983, 754-1774, www.calavcaliforniacavern.corn. • Coppermine Tasting www.vinometate.corn. erasarts.org. • Mercer Cavern, 1665 Room — 3210 Main • Milliaire Winery — 276 Sheep Ranch Road, St., Vali ecito, 736-2305, Main St., Murphys, 728-1658, www.milMurphys, 728-2101, www.copperminewinwww.mercercaverns. liairewinery.corn. ery.corn. • Black Oak Casino, corn. • Domaine Becquet • Newsome-Harlow 19400 Tuolumne Road • Moaning Cavern, Winery — 415 Main Wines — 403 Main St., North, 928-9300, www. Parrotts Ferry Road, St., Murphys, 728Murphys, 728-9817, blackoakcasino.corn. Vallecito, 736-2708, 8487, www.becquewww.nhvino.corn. • Chicken Ranch Casino, 866-762-2837, www. twinery.corn. • Renner Winery — 498 16929 Chicken Ranch moaningcavern.corn. • Four Winds CellarsMain St., Murphys, 728-2314, www.renneRoad, Jamestown, 3675 Six Mile Road, 984-3000, www.chickVallecito, 736-4766, rwinery.corn. enranchcasino.corn. www.fourwindscel• Stevenot Winery• Jackson Rancheria Ca- CALAVERAS COUNTY lars.corn. 458 Main St., Mursino, 12222 New York • Allegoric Wine Tasting • Frog's Tooth Vineyards phys, 728-0148, www. Ranch Road, Jackson, and Art Gallery — 432 — 380 Main St., Suite stevenotwinery.corn. 800-822-9466, www. Main St., Murphys, 5, Murphys, 728-2700, • Tanner Vineyards 728-9922, www.alwww.frogstooth.corn. — 435 Main St., Murjacksoncasino.corn. legorieart.corn. • Hatcher Winery — 425 phys, 728-8229, www. • Black Sheep WinMain St., Murphys, tannervineyards.corn. ery — 221 Main St., 605-7111, www.hatch- • Twisted Oak Winery• Sierra Repertory Murphys, 728-2157, erwinery.corn. 363 Main St., Murphys Theatre, 13891 Mono www.blacksheepwin• Hovey Winery -350 (tasting room), and Way, East Sonora, and ery.corn. Main St., Murphys, 4280 Red Hill Road, Fallon House Theater, • Bodega del Sur Winery 728-9999, www.hoveyVallecito (winery and — 457-C Algiers St., 11175 Washington St., wine.corn. tasting room), 736• Indian Rock Vineyards Columbia State HisMurphys, 728-9030, 9080, www.twistedotoric Park, 532-3120, www.bodegadelsur. — 1154 Pennsylvania ak.corn. www.sierrarep.org. corn. Gulch Road, Murphys, • Val du Vino Winery 728-8514, www.indian— 634 French Gulch • Stage 3 Theatre Com- • Brice Station Vintners — 3353 E. Highway 4, rockvineyards.corn. pany, 208 S. Green Road, Murphys, 728St., Sonora, 536-1778, Murphys, 728-9893, • Irish Vineyards — 2849 9911, www.valduvino. www.stage3.org. www.bricestation. Highway 4, Vallecito, corn. 736-1299, www.irish• Murphys Creek corn. • Vina Mode Winery Theatre, Black Bart • Broil Mountain Vinevineyard.corn. — 147 Main St., MurPlayhouse, 580 S. yards — 106 Main St., • Ironstone Vineyards phys, 728-1917, www. — 1894 Six Mile Road, Algiers St., Murphys, Murphys, 728-9750, vinamoda.corn. www.brollmountainMurphys, 728-1251, • Wild Heart Winery-

263-B Main St., Murphys, 207-3384, www. wildheartwinery.corn. • Zucca Mountain Vineyards — 431-E Main St., Murphys, 736-2949, www.zuccawines.corn.

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Jamestown,800-7505919, www.innersanctumcellars.corn. • La Bella Rosa Vineyards — 17990 Old Wards Ferry Road, Sonora, 533-8668, www. labellarosavineyards. corn.

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

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891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, 754-0800. Ironstone Heritage Museum, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, 728-1251. Mokelumne Hill History Society and Museum, 8328 Main St., Mokelumne Hill, 286-0507. Murphys Old Timers 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. Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, Main Street, Grovela nd, 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.corn. Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort — 18 holes, par 72, 711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp, 729-8111, www. greenhorncreek.corn. La Contenta Golf Course — 18 holes, par 71; 1653 Highway 26, Valley Springs, 772-1081, www.lacontentagolf.corn. Saddle Creek Golf Resort — 18 holes, par 72, 1001 Saddle Creek Dnve, Copperopohs, 785-3700, www.saddlecreek.corn. Mountain Springs Golf Club — 18 holes, par 72, 17566 Lime Kiln Road, Sonora, 5321000, www.mountainspringsgolf.corn. Phoenix Lake Golf Course — Nine holes, par 35, 21448 Paseo De Los Portales, seven miles east of Sonora, 532-0111, www.phoenixlakegolf.corn. Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course — 18 holes, par 70, 12765 Mueller Drive, Groveland, 962-8620, www. pinemountainlake.corn. Twain Harte Golf Club — Nine holes, par 29, 22909 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, 586-3131, www.twainhartegolf. corn.

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at kvie.org/artauction. Images and information on every piece of art up-for-bid (including air dates and times) will launch in September.

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nounce the Best of Show and first place in each category will be held during the Preview Gala on Monday,Sept. 14,from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Broadcasting from California's capital since 1959, KVIE Public Television helps viewers explore the world through engaging experiences in current events, drama, history, nature, science, and more. As a member station of PBS, KVIE curates educational television programming and online content, reaching nearly 1.4 million households in the nation's 20th largesttelevision market. KVIE can be viewed in 28 of California's 58 counties and brings the region quality programming such as PBS NewsHour, Nature and Masterpiece. It's also one of the leading producers of public television programming in the country with series such as "America' s Heartland," "Rob on the Road," "Studio Sacramento," "KVIE Arts Showcase," and "ViewFinder."

Northern California artists. Recognized in the still life and landscape category, Abbott's piece, titled "Popular Path," will be featured along with the work of all other participating artists, in a live televised, three-day auction. The 34th annual auction will be broadcast on KVIE channel 6, beginning Friday, Sept. 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. and continuing Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 and 20,from noon to 10 p.m. "This year's Art Auction features morefirst-time par•

ticipating artists — an exciting mix of masters and new talent — making it the largest auction in our history with 275 original pieces," said KVIE's art curator, D Neath. "With an exciting line up of

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EXHIBITS,ETC. ALOFT ART GALLERY:Showcases art from Mother Lode Art Association members; currently represents 34 artists who work in various mediums; featured artist for August is Don Hukari; 167 S. Washington St., Sonora; aloftartgallery.corn, 533-8604. ART INTHE PARK:Arts of Bear Valley in partnership with Calaveras Big Trees State Park hosts art show through Sept. 6; open daily 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays throughThursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. ART ON MAIN:Featured artist for August is Charlotte Mahood; also

featuring guest artist Charles Waldman; more than 30 artists featured at gallery; 466-B Main St., Murphys; artonmainmurphys.corn, 728-1888.

K. Palmer, who paints local scenes, flowers and more in oils, acrylics and watercolor; 2182 Highway 4, Arnold; artsofbearvalley.org.

HOVEY WINERY:The watercolor paintings and photography of Sheila Wertman and the textiles and weavings ofTherese and Steve May are featured during the month of August; Hovey Winery tasting room, 350 Main St., Murphys; hoveywine.corn, 728-9999.

MOTHER LODE ART ASSOCIATION: Members featured through October includeSusan Lea HackettatUmpqua Bank; Mary Jean St. Claire at Pulmonary Rehab; Renetta Hayes at Anticoagulation Clinic; Sulastri Linville at Dr. Perez; Cary McGrew at Job Care and Winnifred Wilson and Vicky Fuentes at the Aloft Art Gallery.

MEADOWM ONT SHOPPING CENTER:Arts of Bear Valley displays artwork by Kathy McLallen, an acrylic painter who paints landscapes, flowers and animals, for the month of August in the Window Gallery; featured for the month of September is Sherrie

PETROGLYPHE GALLERY:Fine art, workshops and concerts; Nicholas Collins teaches workshop "Linoleum Cut: Strategy andTechnique," Sept. 12 and 13; 8317 Main St., Mokelumne Hill;

opportunityto collectartand enjoy learning about the best Northern California artists and their galleries." A complete list of artists juried into the collection is online

gallerypetroglyphe.corn, 286-1387. SERVENTE'S HISTORIC SALOON: Eva Walker of Angels Camp and Diana Boyd of Sonora will be displayed until Oct. 27; 64 S. Washington St., Sonora. TOWN HALL ARTS:Includes a variety of professional alt supplies, art classes and a gallery of local work (Galerie Copper). Classes include "Structure of the Head" today and Friday; "Open Paint Wednesdays," and "Pastels" with Tina Moore of Stockton, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, cost is $25; Copperopolis Town Square, 145 Stone St.; townhallarts.corn, 785-2050. TUOLUMNE COUNTY LIBRARY: Barbara Conley will be the featured

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artist for the months of August and September at the rotating "Alt in the Library" exhibit, featuring landscapes and paintings of historic buildings along with handmade teddy bears; Susie Hoffman is featured in library's Children's Corner through Sept. 26; 533-5507. VENTANA ART GALLERY:Features artists and art organizations from throughout California; exhibits include black-and-white images by 10 photographers, "Aperture," through Sunday, "The Art Farm" from Sept. 4 to Oct. 11, Leslie Hurst from October to Nov. 22, Beth Little from Nov. 27 to Jan. 3, 2016; two entrances, at 19 Bradford St. and 48 S. Washington St. in downtown Sonora; ventanagallery.corn.

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ULNNING HBD EPTENSEH STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Four-day event features numerous musicians including Little Fuller Band, Dead Winter Carpenters, Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin with the Guilty Ones, T Sisters, Jelly Bread, Brothers Comatose, The Wood Brothers, Haunted Windchimes, The California Honeydrops, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and more; Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 3 to 6; tickets range from $40 evening passesto $200 four-day camping passes; Westside property, Tuolumne; strawberrymusic.corn, 984-8630.

SPORTING COLLECTIBLE SHOW: Fishing tackle, duck decoy, buy, sell, free appraisals; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora.

FIRST FRIDAY IN THE PARK: Music series concludes with Cantamos playing variety of music from jazz to show tunesand Latin songs; 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4; no admission charge; Murphys Community Club will sell a $10 dinner prepared by Murphys Historic Hotel along with wine and other beverages; Murphys Community Park, Algiers Street; visitmurphys.corn, 728-8183. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL YARD SALE:Tuolumne Park and Recreation District is hosting yard sale in downtown Tuolumne onSaturday and Sunday, Sept. 5 and 6; call Dave Dumas at 753-8791 or TPRD at 9281214 for more information. FLEA MARKET:Yosemite Highway 120 Chamber of Commerce hosts flea market at Mary Laveroni Community Park in Groveland; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5; free admission; groveland.org, 962-0429. STATEHOOD PARADE:Native Sons of the Golden West, Columbia Parlor No. 258, will sponsor its annual parade in Columbia State Historic Park to celebrate California Statehood Day; free event open to the public; 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, followed by low-cost barbecue lunch and other activities; 588-8475.

out the Murphys Community Park's summer of music, the Calaveras Community Band will present a special Labor Day concert on M onday, Sept.7,beginning at 6:30 p.m.; conductor Mic Harper will lead the group, which traces its history to the days of the Gold Rush, in a program covering a wide range of concert band music; concertgoers should bring a picnic dinner as there will not be any food or beverages for sale in the park; free admission; Murphys Community Park, Algiers Street; 753-6519, calaverascommunityband.org.

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Strawberry Music Festival has a new venue in Tuolumne during the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Village; homemade crafts, vendors, and music; 586-1225. ART EXHIBIT AND SALE: Held during the Strawberry Music Festival, the show features Tuolumne County artists Susan Lee Hackett, Susan Kendall, Brian Montgomery and Tamara Montgomery; noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5 and 6; Revive Warehouse, Bay and Pine streets, Tuolumne.

SIERRA MOUNTAIN BAND:Two free concerts Labor Day weekend; 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5 and 6; Dardanelle Resort, upper Highway 108.

CEDAR CENTER ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL: End-of-summer celebration features 55 craft booths, gourmet food, face painting, live music, and juggling; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5 and 6; Cedar Center, downtown Arnold; admission and parking free; Ebbetts Pass Fire District will serve local beer, while Ebbetts Pass Lion' s Club hosts all-you-can-eat pancake breakfastofham, eggs and pancakes from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday for $6.

CHIEF FULLER DAYS: Held over Labor Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday,Sept. 5 and 6,in M iW uk

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, beverages and ice cream; 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

5; $10 per person, $4 children 10 and under, sauce for sale $4 pint; eat in or take out; Mi Wuk/Sugar Pine Fire Department, 24247 Highway 108, Sugar Pine; all proceeds benefit fire protection district. ROCCA PARK SERIES: Promotion Club of Jamestown presents George "Louie" Fontaine's Two For The Road Band, 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5; Gypsy Shack presents Tell River from San Francisco with local band SoapBox, 6 to 9 p.m.; Rocca Park along Main Street in historic Jamestown; bands will perform in the park's recently restored gazebo; concertgoers are asked to bring chairs and blankets. HILLTOP SERIES:The Hot Dark plays Brice Station Vineyard's concert series; 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5; general admission $10; 3353 E. Highway 4, Murphys; bricestation. corn, 728-9893. PANCAKE BREAKFAST:American Legion Post 58 will serve breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6; Sonora Veterans Memorial Hall, 9 N.

Washington St. in downtown Sonora. Tickets are $750 for adults and $3 for children under 10; menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, served with juice, coffee, tea or hot chocolate; proceeds from monthly breakfasts go to American Legion projects such as scholarships. STCHS BARBECUE:The Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society will host its seventh annual Labor Day Country Barbecue from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at the Pine Mountain Lake Stables in Groveland; admission is free with meal tickets $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12; live music by Suprecret, children's activities, silent auction and more. JAZZ CONCERT:Rod Harris and Friends, including Johnny Valdes, LeRoy Bumgarner, Clint Day, David Hawkes, and Kerry Tweedy; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6; tickets $15; Stage 3 TheatreCompany, 208 S. Green St.,

So no ra; 536-1778. LABOR DAY CONCERT:Rounding

THE GLASS MENAGERIE:Stage 3Theatre Company presents play written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Traci Sprague from Sept. 11 to Oct. 11; Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m.,with Saturday and Sunday matinee performances at 2 p.m.; 208 S. Green St., Sonora; stage3.org, 536-1778. GHOSTTOURS:Author Carol Biederman conducts ghost tours of Columbia State Historic Park; $10; 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; friendsofcolumbiashp.org, 588-8411. THE PARTY: Fundraiser for Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program at Dove Hill Ranch in Angels Camp; food, auctions, and live music by The Groove Doctors; 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; reservations are $50 per person or $450 for a table of10; calaverasmentoringfoundation.org, 736-7706. SECOND SATURDAY:Shops, galleries and restaurants host art exhibits and live musicians from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, with "After 8 Event" street dance featuring the JankTones at Coffill Park; 2ndsaturdayartnight.org, 532-7697. ELVIS RETURNS: Rob Ely returns as Elvis to conclude the Yosemite Courtyard Cabaret's summer season; 8 p.m. Saturday Sept. 12; tickets $23; Groveland Hotel, 18767 Main St.; groveland.corn, 962-4000.

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45 years ago August 18, 1970 MORE PINECREST RIOTSAn angry crowd of youths and one adult harassed sherifFs deputies who were questioning two teenagers last night at Pinecrest. The ensuinguproar atMeadowview Campground included an escape attempt by one of the suspects, the macing of two unruly youths and the gathering of 60 to 70 young people described as hippie types. DRESS STANDARD — Summerville high school's dress policy concerning the length of girl' s dresses and boy's hair was hotly contested last night by students. The current policy requires that girl's dresses be no more than

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58 years ago August 30, 1957 FORD MOTOR COMPANYS new 18-model Edsel line will be introduced in approximately

August 6, 1920 DIPHTHERIA — Lillian Maud Bostwick, wife of Harry Bostwick, manager of the PG&E plant in San Francisco, died at the Sierra hospital, Sonora, Sunday evening from diphtheria. A few weeks ago the lady and her two children went to Strawberry Lake to spend a month. Late last week she complained of trouble in her throat and a druggist in the camp pronounced it an attack of tonsillitis. Later a doctor sojourning to the lake examined her and immediately declared she was suffering from diphtheria, and advised her transportation to Sonora for proper care and treatment. This isthe third case ofdiphtheria reported at Strawberry Lake in recent years. Mrs. Bostwick, born in Sonora, was daughter

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that of last year. Drug use in the county is not limited to the hippie types, either, which is the minority group of our criminal element. Ittouches every levelofthe social strata. This is the conclusion drawn in a panel discussion held at Sonora high school last night by the county's community action group against drug abuse.

prices. Along this line, Robert L. Davidson, director ofresearch at the John B. Pierce Foundation, estimates that the lower one-third income bracket of our population pays an average of $14 a month forrent,and therefore argues that the average single-family dwelling should sell for under $2,000.

1,200 dealers' showrooms across the nation, including in Sonora, on September4.Company president Henry Ford II said the dealers will have more than 20,000 of the medium-priced Edsels for display and sale on that date. "More than three years and $250 million have gone into the styling, engineering and testing of this new car," Ford said.

itl Wednesday through Saturday. Starting next week: You'll love Elvis in "Loving You," featuring Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Scott and Wendell Corey. Seven new songs, Technicolor.

80 years ago August 19, 1935 Noted economist Clyde L. Rog-

of the late Edmond Parsons, prominent pioneer and for many years treasurer of this county. He also conducted at one time the resort at Strawberry Lake, where his daughter was stricken with the fatal malady.Editor's note: Strawberry Lake Ifas since been renamed Pi necrest Lake.

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UPTOWN THEATRE — Now showing at the Uptown Theatre, Sonora. "The Curse of Frankenstein" will haunt you forever! No one who sees it lives to describe

the averagecostofa one-family house increased from $2,173 in 1909 to $4,020 in 1934. In the same periodthe average costof automobiles declined from $1,662

August 11, 1914 Recently a number of longtailed rats with literary instincts playedhavoc among library and stateschool textbooks in the

Sonora grammar school building. Many volumes were hopelessly ruined — probably 50.

131 years ago August 16, 1884 The reduction of postage from three totwo cents promises to

create no serious deficiency in revenues. By the time the new

law has been in effect for three years, it is estimated, the U. S. Postal Department will again be operating in the black.

149 years ago August 18, 1866 The poor laboring man who toils from sunrise until dark to obtainthe bare necessitiesof life for himself and little ones, because of the thousand and one taxeshe is compelled to pay, is now told that he cannot vote unless he pays a polltax forthe privilege.

152 years ago August 26, 1863 RECENT DEPREDATIONS: •W e learnthat a band of outlaws continue to rob Chinese mining camps in Tuolumne county, operating freely in the area between Reynolds Ferry and Knights Ferry, where over 300 Chinamen have been robbed in the past30 days,more orless, and several thousands of dollars appropriated. The usual practice is to hang the Chinamen by theirqueues tolimbs oftrees, and leave them so fastened until someone by chance appears and releases them. • A man named Van Dam, while on his way from O'Byrnes Ferry to Copperopolis, was overhauledby two highway men on horseback the other day, and robbed of $600 in gold dust. • A Mexican was severely stabbed in an afFray with one of hisown countrymen, on Monday last, in that part of Sonora known as "El Tigre."

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PBS taking live, tbree-nigbt look at Monterey Bay they'llalsobe able to see the transition to nighttime animal activity.

NEW YORK (AP) — PBS is bringing a live whale watch into the nation's living rooms — and throwing in some seals, sea otters, dolphins and pelicans. For three evenings starting Monday, Aug. 31, the public broadcaster is airing a collaboration with the BBC about marine life in California's Monterey Bay. "Big Blue Live" will have separate east and west coast feeds. PBS calls it "one of nature' s great reality shows," made possible by the bay's unique geography and a turnaround from severe pollution that curtailed

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years. Nutrients from deepwater canyons flood the bay at this time of year, turning it into a prime feeding area, said Bill Gardner, PBS vice president for programming anddevelopment. Producers and camera operators are already preparing, having traveled to Mexico to film whales that migrate to Monterey Bay and New Zealand for birds that make the long journey over the Pacific Ocean. Ships, even drones, are being employed to keep producersinformed about the areas of greatest animal activity. The BBC, which is doing its own live broadcasts during the week before U.S. viewers see it,

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Starting Monday, PBS collaborates with the BBC to broadcast "Big Blue Live" from Monterey Bay. instigatedthe project.It m ade perfect sense for PBS to join in, Gardner said. "This is live natural history that can engage our audience and it was right in our backyard," he said. Since no one can be certain

that whales will be most active precisely during the broadcasts, storiesare being prepared in advance for the quiet times. One story will profile a scientist studying shark migration and another will illustrate the bay's rejuvenation through the return

of sea otters. The hour-long telecasts begin at 8 p.m. on both coasts. That' s still late afternoon for eastcoast viewers, but it will be getting dark forwest coast prime time. While that might mean less live footageforwestern viewers,

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.— "Play Ukulele with William." 7 p.m.—eZorba 8t Pericles," produced by Lloyd Kramer.

Monday 6:30 p.m.— "Ask Attorney Steve: Workman's Comp Fraud." Tuesday 10 a.m.— "Jenny's Kitchen," hosted by Jenny Baxter, "Pork." 7:30 p.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting. Wednesday 10 a.m. — "Get Healthy With Shana: Standing Tall." 6 p.m. — Sonora City Council Meeting. 9 p.m. — "Love Alive," spon-

something that will keep people riveted." The U.S. broadcasts have three anchors: M. Sanjayan, a senior scientist at Conservation International; Liz Bonnin, a British host of BBC science programming;and Joy Reidenberg, a marine mammal expert who has been on the PBS shows "Inside Nature's Giants" and "Sex in the Wild." A website will stream continuous live views from the bay for viewers interested in a deeper dive. Participants say that all the attention won't have a negative impact on the animals involved. There are strict rules governing how close observer boats can get to the whales, for example, and itgenerallytakes that professional help to know where the animals are, Reidenberg said. "It'sa positive thing because people get to interact with the animals and see them, and the more they see the animals, the more they love the animals, and the more they love the animals, the more they want to protect them," she said.

ASl 8 Here is the Sonora area public 7:30 p.m.— "Viewpoint," hosted accesscable programming sched- by Diane Doddridge. ule from Aug. 27 to Sept. 3. Friday The shows are seen on Channel 6 p.m. "Fridays with Frank," 8 of the Comcast cable system. hosted by Frank Diggle, "Columbia Park Tour by Major FahrnThursday sworth." 7 p.m.—eYou 8t The Law," 5:30 p.m. — "Open Book: Global Cardboard Challenge," with Bob Lally and Steve Cilente, "Traffic Stop." hosted by Joe Silva, presented by Tuolumne County Office of Saturday Education. 9 a.m.— Tuolumne County 7 p.m.— "Tammy's Window of Board of Supervisors, replay of Calaveras: Quilt of Honor," guest most recent meeting. Gail Belmont. 3 p.m. — Chapel in the Pines. -

sored by Christian Heights Church. Thursday 5:30 p.m. — "Open Book: Professional Development Day," hosted by Joe Silva, presented by Tuolumne County Office of Education. 7 p.m.— "Way Out West In 1861,"with Pat Kaunert as Mark Twain and Fiddler Dave Rainwater. Call 536-1888 for more information.

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STARPOWE Pharrell to perform at MTV VMAs; Kanye to receive honor

SeaWorld and drew dozens of emergency responderstoa construction site earlierthis month. The city of Los Angeles will also seek financial restitution for the cost of the police and fire response, said Frank Mateljan, spokesman for the City Attorney's Office. Steve-O, whose legal name is Stephen Glover, was charged Monday with one count each of creating a false emergency, use of

NEW YORK (AP) — Pharrell and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis will perform at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, where Kanye West will receive a special award. West will earn the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles for his memorable music videos and liveperformances.

The Weeknd, Demi Lovato, ASAP Rocky, Tori Kelly and Twenty One Pilots also will perform during the two-hour show. Miley Cyrus will host the event, which airs live at 9 p.m. Eastern time on MTV. Taylor Swift is the top contender with 10 nominations. Ed Shceran, Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar andMark Ronson also areup for multiple awards. Additional performers and presenters will be announced later this week.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors on Tuesday began reviewing evidence and considering whether charges should be filed a series of shows in Las Vegas. against Caitlyn Jenner in a traffic collision AEG Live and The Venetian casino anthat killed a woman on a coastal California nouncedon Monday that Naomi Judd and highway. her daughterWynonna willperform nine The case was being examined by the Los shows Oct. 7 through Oct. 24 at The VeneAngeles County district attorney's major tian Theatre. crimes division, said Greg Risling, a spokesThe Kentucky-born singers released their man for the district attorney's office. last album, 'Love Can Build a Bridge," 25 There was no timetable for when prosecu- years ago and Naomi retired in the early tors will decide whether to file charges, he 1990s due to hepatitis, but Wynonna contins alii. ued onas a solo artist. Authorities said Jenner was driving They havefi ve Grammy awards and have a sport utility vehicle on Feb. 7 when it sold more than 20 million albums between slammed into two cars on Pacific Coast them. Their hits include "Mama, He's Crazy," 'Why Not Me," and "Girls Night Out." Highway, pushing a Lexus driven by Kim Howe into oncoming trafFic. Howe, 69, died from her injuries, and her stepchildren are suing Jenner, an Olympic gold medalist. Sheriff's investigators determined that Jenner, 65,wastraveling atan unsafe speed NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Bacon will for the road conditions at the time and the starin a stageadaptation ofthe story that evidence supports a vehicular manslaughter inspired Alfi.ed Hitchcock's 1954 classic film "Rear Window." charge, the department said last week. The crash occurred before Jenner anHartford Stage in Connecticut said nounced she is transgender and transiTuesday that the movie star will headline tioned into her new identity as Caitlyn. the haunting tale of a man in a wheelchair who witnesses a possible murder. It's been adapted for the stage by Keith Reddin and will run from Oct. 22 to Nov. 15. It will be directed by Hartford Stage Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak, who NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mothernurtured the Broadway hit "A Gentleman' s daughter country duo The Judds are Guide to Love and Murder" also at Hartford reuniting aAer nearly five years to perform Stage.

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It's produced by Charlie Lyons, Jay Russell and Jeff Steen. Bacon is a Golden Globe Award winner whose films include "A Few Good Men," "Apollo 13" and "Footloose." He's been on Broadway in "Slab Boys" and "An Almost Holy Picture."

Bindi Irwin to compete on next 'DWTS'season NEW YORK (AP) — Bindi Irwin will compete on season 21 of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." "Good Morning America" revealed the news Monday with a live interview with Irwin, the daughter of late wildlife expert, "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin. 'This is completely different to anything I' ve done in my life. I'm used to wrangling crocodil es, "said the 17-year-old. Irwin has worked to carry on her father' s legacy, hosting TV shows, writing books and co-writing books to promote conservationism. oDancing with the Stars" returns Sept. 14.

'3ackass' star chargedafter climbing crane in Hollywood LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Jackass" star Steve-0 will face five criminal charges after he climbed a crane in Hollywood to protest

watched series debut in cable TV history for total viewers and all key demos, the AMC network said Monday. The episode delivered 6.3 million adults in the 18-to-49 demographic many advertisers prefer to reach. A "Talhng Dead" Season 6 Preview Special that preceded the "Fear" premiere delivered 4.2 million viewers, with 2.5 million viewers in the 18-to-49 demo. The first season of"Fear the Walking Dead" will run for six episodes this fall, then returnfora second season of15 episodes next year.

Dominating TV, candidate Donald Trump aratings draw NEW YORK (AP) — Opinion polls are one thing, but Nielsen numbers speak more loudly to television executives: Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump's ability to pull in viewers makes him catnip for news programs and wins a level of coverage thatfeedson itself. NBC's "Meet the Press" had its biggest audience in more than a year for its Trump interview on Aug. 16, leading that show's biggest competitors — ABC's "This Week" and CBS' "Face the Nation" — to feature phone interviews with the New York businessman this past Sunday. After CNN turned Jake Tapper's interview with Trump into a prime-time special last week and earned its best ratings at that

hour in a month, the network repeated it two nights later. Two Trump interviews on Sean Hannity's Fox News Channel show this month both brought in around 2.2 million viewers, well above his typical audience.

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Here are the movies playing Friday through Sept. 3 at Regal

mer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, Luca Calvani, Sylvester Groth,Hugh Grant,and Jared Harris, directed by Guy Ritchie. At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset the fragile balance of power between the United States and Soviet Union. CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin are forced to put aside their hostilities and work together to stop the evildoers in their tracks. The duo's only lead is the daughter of a missing German scientist, whom they must find soon to prevent a global catastrophe. Rated PG-13. One hour, 56 minutes.

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American Ultra Action comedy starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Topher Grace, Connie Britton, Walton Goggins, John Leguizamo, Bill Pullman, Tony Hale, directed by Nima Nourizadeh. A fastpacedfilm about Mike, a seemingly hapless and unmotivated atoner whose small-town life with his live-in girlfriend, Phoebe, is suddenly turned upside down. Unbeknownst to him, Mike is actually a highly trained, lethal sleeper agent. In the blink of an eye,as hissecretpastcomes back to haunt him, Mike is thrust into the middleofa deadly government operation and is forced to summon his inner action-hero in order to survive. Rated R. One hour, 36 minutes.

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Hitman: Agent 47 Action adventure starring Rupert Friend, Hannah Ware, Zachary Quinto, Ciaran Hinds, Thomas Kretschmann, directed by Aleksander Bach. Story centers on an elite assassin who was

genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect killing machine, and is known only by the lasttwo digits on thebarcode tattooed on the back of his neck. He is the culmination of decades of researchand forty-six earlier Agent clones — endowing him with unprecedented strength, speed, stamina and intelligence. His latest target is a mega-corporation that plans to unlock the secretofAgent 47's pastto create an army of killers whose powers surpass even his own. Teaming up with a young woman who may holdthe secretto overcoming their powerful and clandestine enemies, 47 confronts stunning revelations about his own origins

and squaresoffin an epicbattle with his deadliest foe. Rated R. One hour, 36 minutes.

Mission: ImpossibleRogue Nation Action adventure starring Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson,Ving Rhames, Sean Harris, Simon McBurney, Zhang Jingchu, directed

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Zac Efron stars in the new romantic drama "We Are Your Friends." by Christopher McQuarrie. Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate — an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 11 minutes.

No Escape Action thriller starring Owen Wilson, Lake Bell, Pierce Brosnan, Sterling Jerins, Claire Geare, Spencer Garrett, Byron Gibson, Sahajak Boonthanakit, directed by John Erick Dowdle. American businessman Jack Dwyer, wife Annie and their two young daughters arrive in Southeast Asia to begin a new life. As his company plans to improve the region's water quality, the family quickly learns that they' re right in the middle of a political uprising. Armed rebels attack the hotel where they' re staying, ordered to kill any foreigners that they encounter. Amid utter chaos, Jack must find a way to save himself and his loved ones from the violence erupting all around them. Rated R. One hour, 43 minutes.

Ricki and the Flash

Comedy-drama starringMeryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Rick Spring-

field, Mamie Gummer, Audra McDonald, Sebastian Stan, Nick W estrate, Hailey Gates, directed by Jonathan Demme. Meryl Streep stars as Ricki Rendazzo, a guitarheroine who made a world of mistakes as she followed her dreams of rock-and-roll stardom. Returning home, Ricki gets a shot at redemption and a chance to

make things right as she faces the music with her family. Rated PG-13.One hour,40 minutes.

Shaun the Sheep Animated adventure starring Omid Djalili, Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, directed by Mark Burton and Richard Goleszowski. Shaun decides to take the day oA' and have some fun but gets more actionthan he bargained for. Rated PG. One hour, 25 minutes.

Sinister 2 Horror thriller starring James

Ransone, Shannyn Sossamon, Lea Coco, Robert Sloan, Dartanian Sloan, directed by Ciaran Foy. The sequel to the 2012 sleeper hit horror movie. In the aftermath of the shocking events in "Sinister," a protective mother and her 9-year-old twin sons find themselves in a rural house marked fordeath as theevilspiritof

Buhguul continues to spread with frightening intensity. Rated R. One hour, 37 minutes.

Straight Outta Compton

Biography starring O' Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Neil Brown Jr., Aldis Hodge, Marion Yates Jr., R. Marcos Taylor, and Alexandra Shipp,directed by F.Gary Gray. In 1987,fi ve young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcorebeats,puttheirfrustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking us back to where it all began, this drama tells the true story of how theseculturalrebels— armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent — stood up to the authorities that meant

to keep them down and formed the world's most dangerous group, N.W.A. And as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed life in the hood, their voice ignited a social revolution that is still reverberating today. Rated R. Two hours, 27 minutes.

The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

Action adventure starring Henry Cavill, Armie Ham-

Comedy adventure starring Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Skyler Gisondo, Steele Stebbins, Chris Hemsworth, Leslie Mann, Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. The next generation of Griswolds is at it again — and on the road for another ill-fated adventure. Following in his father's footsteps and hopingfor some much-needed familybonding, a grown-up Rusty Griswold surprises his wife, Debbie, and their two sons with a cross-country trip back to America's "favorite family fun park," Walley World. Rated R. One hour, 39 minutes.

We Are Your Friends Romantic drama starring Zac Efron, Wes Bentley, Emily Ratajkowski, Jonny Weston, Shiloh Fernandez, Alex Shaffer, Jon Bernthal, Alicia Coppola, directed by Max Joseph. Young Cole Carter dreams of hitting the big time as a Hollywood disc jockey, spending his days and nights hanging with buddies and working on the one track that will set the world on fire. Opportunity comes knocking when he meets James Reed, a charismatic D J who takes the 23-year-old under his wing. Soon, his seemingly clear path to success gets complicated when he starts falling for his mentor's girlfriend, jeopardizing his new friendship and the future he seems destined to fulfill. Rated R. One hour, 36 minutes.

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OIIT OWN FOOTHII.IS JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO: Kory Gibbs, Sept. 12. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sept. 17. Gordon Lightfoot, Oct. 8. Micky Dolenz, Monkees Christmas, Dec.4;House ofFloyd,the music of Pink Floyd, Dec. 18; 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson; jacksoncasino. corn, 800-822-9466.

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MARIPOSA EVENINGS 'MUSIC ON THE GREEN'. Presented by Mariposa County Arts Council, free summer concert series featuring: Baraka Moon, Friday. Roger Perry Band, Saturday. Shows beging at 7 p.m.; Art Park, Highway 140 between 4th and 5th streets in downtown Mariposa, mariposaartscouncil.org. SUTTER CREEK THEATER:Calico the Band, Sept. 5. Carolyn Sills Combo, Sept. 12. Rita Hosking, Nov. 7. Red Moon Road, Nov. 14. Lacy J. Dalton, Nov. 30; 44 Main St., Sutter Creek; suttercreektheater.corn. SYMBIOSIS GATHERING:Featuring Nicolas Jaar, CocoRosie, Tipper, Four Tet, Griz, Kaytranada, Justin Martin, Shpongle, Sylvan Esso, Emancipator Ensemble, Damian Lazarusand the Ancient Moons, The Polish Ambassador, and many more; Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 17 to 20; Woodward Reservoir, Oakdale; symbiosisgathering.corn. VOLCANO THEATRE COMPANY: "Our Town," through Sept. 2; volcanotheatre.net, 419-0744.

IIAI.I.EY BOB HOPE THEATRE:George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Sept. 22. Swan Lake, Oct. 8. Come Together: The Beatles Concert Experience, Oct. 10; 242 E. Main St., Stockton; stocktonlive.corn, 373-1400. CAPITAL STAGE: "Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play," by Anne Washburn, will run Sept. 2 through Oct, 4; 2215 J St., Sacramento; capstage.org, 916-995-5464. CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER: Yosemite Renaissance, through Oct. 4. Alphonse Mucha: The Golden

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Sacramento State art instructor Brenda Louie stands next to her painting "Rivers United." Her exhibit runs Sept. 8 to Oct. 24. Age of Art Nouveau, Sept. 13 to Jan. 10, 2016; 250 N. Broadway, Turlock; carnegieartsturlock.org, 632-5761.

2016; 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton; hagginmuseum.org, 940-6300. TABLE SETTING EVENT:McHenry Mansion Foundation hosts event at Seasons Event Center, 945 McHenry Ave., Modesto; Preview Day, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, $1 0 donation at door includes drinks and cookies; Luncheon Day, noon Tuesday,Oct.27,$40 by Oct.12,$45 after; call 575-9615 for reservations, 606-7948 for more information.

CENTER STAGE CONSERVATORY:"Fool for Love," through Sept. 6; 948 11th St., Modesto; centerstagemodesto.corn, 846-0179. CROCKER ART MUSEUM: Flowers of the Fire and Earth, through Sept. 6. David Ligare: California Classicist, through Sept. 20. Armin Hansen: The Artful Voyage, through Oct. 11; 216 0 St., Sacramento; crockerartmuseum. org, 916-808-7000. FRESNO CONVENTION CENTER: West American Truck Show, Sept. 26 and 27; Judas Priest with guest Mastodon, Saroyan Theatre, Oct. 23; Godsmack, Saroyan Theatre, Nov. 8; fresnoconventioncenter.corn. GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The Gipsy Kings, Sept. 3. "Blues in the Night," Sept. 4 and 5. Brian Regan, Sept. 9. Thunder from Down Under,

"Earth Island" is also an upcoming exhibit at Sacramento State. Sept. 10. "Weird Al" Yankovic, Sept. 16. Norman Foote, Sept. 17. Steven Wright, Sept. 18. Ramon Ayala, Sept. 25. Richard Marx, Sept. 30; 10001 St., Modesto; galloarts.org, 877-488-3380.

HAGGIN MUSEUM: The 29th annual Pastel Society of the West Coast Open Exhibition, through Sept. 13. "Picasso Miro & Hawaii Five-0: Prints from the Jack Lord Collection," Oct. 1 to Jan. 3,

SACRAMENTO STATE:"Treasure Revealed: Art from the Sacramento State Art Collection," free exhibit running Aug. 31 to Sept. 24; "The Underlying Aspiration to Cast More Shade," Aug. 31 to Sept. 25; "Going Forward, Looking Back," collective works by Sac State art instructor Brenda Louie, runs Sept. 8to Oct. 24at the University Library Gallery Annex; "Earth Island," free exhibit Sept. 8 to Dec. 19 at the University's Library Gallery, a reception will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10; 916-278-61 66, 91 6-278-41 89.

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