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Jazz and blues legend Barbara Morrison returns to Columbia College with performances on Oct. 14 and 15.

The Columbia Jazz Series will open its new season with special midweek concerts featuring the Big Band and Barbara Morrison. The concerts will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 14 and 15, at 7 p.m. in Columbia College's Dogwood Theater. Morrison, a Los Angeles-based singer, has become a jazz and blues legend with her long career of performing with a who' s-who of music greats including Dizzy Gillespie, the Count Basic Band, the Tonight Show Band with Doc Severinsen (also with Jay Leno), tours with Ray Charles and more

recently recordings and tours with Carlos Santana, Keb Mo and a 2014 Grammy nomination with the Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra. Morrison was born in Michigan, and was already singing on Detroitradioshows by the age of10. Her father was a doo-wop singer and Morrison grew up listening to regular rehearsals in her parents home. In 2010, she opened the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles. Columbia Jazz Series directorRod Harrishas performed there with her several times,including a 2012 performance with the Columbia Big Band and singers. Morrison has been a Jazz Series favorite for more than 15 years. She will be performing with the 20-piece college Big Band along with special guests Clinton Day on bass and LeRoy Bumgarner on

piano. Some of the songs that will be performed include the Joe Williams classic "Everyday I Have the Blues," the Billie Holiday standard "God Bless the Child," Duke Ellington's 1930s hit "I'm Beginning to See the Light" as well as R&B classics by Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder. Also joining the Big Band and backing Morrison will be singers Caroline Walsh, Andrea Hayes, Shelly Jachetta, Virginia Sutherst, Kerry Tweedy and Marcus Jensen. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. A shuttle will be available from the collegestaffparking lottothe door of the Dogwood Theater. Alltickets arereserved seating in the 178-seat theater. Tickets are available at Mountain Bookshop in East Sonora, and at the college's Manzanita Bookstore, or reserve

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Zombie event brings the walking dead to downtown •W hat: Zombie Walk and Food Drive. •W hen: Satu rday,4 to 7 p.m . • Where: Downtown Sonora. • Admission: Free. • Info: zombiewalksonora.corn, 5366316.

The fifth annual "Walking Dead Sonora"Zombie Walk and Food Drive returns to downtown Sonora on Saturday. The free family event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., with a make-up booth opening at 2 p.m. Courthouse Park will fill with zombiesbefore they take to the streets of Sonora. The event includes children' s games, a zombie photo booth and dancing to Michael Jackson's classic hit "Thriller." A costume contest features

prizes for "most frightful" and "most creative" male and female as well as an overall "best character." Zombies are encouraged to

get prepared at home, however, there will be a basic zombie make-up booth open from 2 to 5 p.m. The booth is free, although donations will be accepted. Food and money will also be accepted for the A-TCAA Food Bank and the Humane Society of Tuolumne County. There will be representatives from both organizations collecting nonperishable food items, supplies and cash. Organizers describe the Zom-

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Downtown Sonora will be crawling with zombies of all sizes this weekend for the fifth annual "Walking Dead" Zombie Walk and Food Drive. bie Walk as "when the living play dead by dressing up like zombies and gathering together to wander aimlessly through the streetsin search offlesh." For more information or to help, call 536-6316, email sonorazombiewalk@gmail.corn, or visit zombiewalksonora.corn. Also during this weekend's Zombie Walk will be the monthly Second Saturday Art Night, held along the Washington Streetcorridor from 5 to 8 p.m.

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'Womenof theGold Rush' Dollar Party has silver anniversary subject oftonight's meeting • What: Women of the Gold Rush.' • When: Tonight, 7 p.m. • Where: Community Room, Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Rd., Sonora. • Admission: Free. • lnfornation: 5324227

The Historic Iron Door Saloon in Groveland will be hosting its 25th annual Dollar Party fundraiser on Sunday. This year also marks the 30th year of Barsotti-Loh family ownership. Because of these two milestones, the family will delve into its private collection of vintage Bill Graham Presents rock posters and paraphernalia to donate to the raffle and auction. Other items include North Face backpacks, concert tickets, and more. The Dollar Party was started 25 years ago as an end of the season "thank you" to the Iron Door's patrons, while raising money for the youth of Groveland. The party has grown over the years, and this year's event will showcase local band RockSlide. There will be a free buffet (while supplies last) as well as a children's room.

will be on display at a Harvest Festival at the Tuolumne County Museum in downtown Sonora. The festival will include entertainment, old-fashioned games, refreshments and gold panning demonstrations.

Linda Teigland Clark, also known as Hardluck Lin, will give a presentation titled Women of the Gold Rush" at tonight's meeting of the Tuolumne County Historical Society. The meeting is open to interested members of the community.

Light refreshments will be served. In the character of Hardluck Lin, Clark will give images of "those that wore calico aprons, them thatsportedfeathered boas and...them others," all women of the Gold Rush era. Many of Clark's characters are portrayed in a book of historical fiction she has written titled "The Small Window: The Story of Hardluck's Beginnings." "The book brings to life the reality of the Westward Movement, the people and times of the California Gold Rush," Clark said. The book includes one young woman's valiant saga for "arrival survival" for herself and her two younger siblings aft er they were orphaned, Clark said. Copies of Clark's book will be available forpurchase after the meeting. On Saturday, entries in the Historical Society's Gold Pan Contest

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econ atur a eaturesive music, ance • What: Art Night. •W hen: Satu rday,5 to 8 p.m . • Where: Downtown Sonora. • Admission: Free. • Info: 2ndsaturdayartnight.org, 5327697.

OctoberisCalifornia'sArts and Humanities Month, and this weekend Sonora is the placetobe for celebrating creativity. The historic downtown offers a full spectrum of arts, theatre and music throughout the day with events at the Sonora Dome, the Sonora Opera Hall, then capped off with Second Saturday Art Night and its third "After 8" event. Beginning at noon, the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance hosts the Mother Lode Makers' Free Open Make Day. The workshop providesplenty of motors, lights and sound effects for creating curious Halloween projects, using animatronics and computer-aided design technologies. The event takes place at TCAA in the Makers' Lab, BuildingC ofthe Sonora Dome Campus at 251 S. Barretta St. For more information, call 532ARTS or visit motherlodemakerlabs.corn. Then at2 p.m. atthe Sonora Opera Hall, art fans can enjoy the "Broadway to Bluegrass" fundraiser, featuring Sierra Sounds and the Sierra Mountain Band. (See story, page 7). Starting at 4 p.m., Sonora visitors must "beware" when the fifth annual Sonora Zombie Walk and Food Drive begins. (See story, page 4). The evening will be topped off with Sonora's 62nd consecutive Second Saturday Art Night, followed by an "After 8"street dance, done in partnership with the Sonora Chamber of

outdoor dance in September because of the Butte Fire and its heavy smoke. Plus, many of our local artists and musicians were seriously impacted by the fire," said the event's coordinator Sarah Nesper. "We' re very grateful that the City of Sonora gave us permission to revive our 'After 8' dance and agreed to let us offer this special event in Octoberinstead." During the dance Art Night committee members will "Pass the Boot" for donations to help Butte Fire victims. "Some of the members of Jank Tones live in Calaveras County," Nesper added. "Like all of us,

these guys had a tough time during the Butte Fire. But they love to play their extraordinary music, and they love get people dancingl We hope that this night will give us all a chance to let go of some sorrows and have a greattime together." The dance, which is for ages 21 and up, has a $5 admission fee. A no-host beer and wine garden will be on hand with proceeds going to support the Mountain Performers' Fund. Before the Coffill Park dance, the October Art Night hosts a gala of music and art: • Downtown Shoes welcomes southern Tuolumne

County's premiere rock band RockSlide. The five-piece band includes Mark Nordeen on lead guitar and lead vocals; Steve Ford on drums; Karen Peracca on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, flute and violin; Brian Casner on bass and vocals, and

Kent Amos on keyboard, vocals and harmonica. • Talulah's Restaurant continues its exhibition of large floral works by Sonora artist Rebecca Spaan. • It's Yo Good Yogurt offers up its year-round collection of student art, as well as a playful mural by nationally recognized muralist and local artist Judy

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Gros sman. • The Candy Vault also presents a mural by Grossman, inspired by the popular children's story, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." • Studio B welcomes visitors to Sonora's original working studio and gallery space, featuring works by Allison Blansit, Irene Deaver, Sherie Drake and Linda Webb. • The Ventana Art Gallery and Art Annex invites art aficionados to enjoy a reception for the artists of northern Mariposa County's "Art Farm," located in Greeley Hill. Five regional artists are featured: Painter Jim

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Joan Muggleton will give an encore of her egg tempera demonstration Saturday at the Aloft Art Gallery. Leitzell, collage artist Dawn Duino Leitzell, sculptor Sylvia Mobley, painter Christine Maka, and jewelry artist Edie Schembri. (See artwork, page 10) • Servente's Historic Saloon hosts Peg Reza's Blue Shoes Band with their playful old time American swing and blues tunes. The band will welcome guest musician Lawrence Drummond on mandolin. Servente's also offers a window for rotating displays by members of the Mother Lode Art Association. • Funky Junk invites the publicto a repeat performance of The Rusty Rockers, Calaveras County's award-winning rock 'n' roll band. • Mountain Home Gifts

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presents the John Roman JacksonTrio,featuring awardwinning songwriter John Roman Jackson on lead vocals, Bill Schneiderman on mandolin, fiddle and vocals, and Bob Feigen on bass. • Legends welcomes Musique de Blondes with the sweet sound of singer-songwriter Kelly Flynn and the sultry, bluesy sound of Lita Hope. Legends also has the best place in town to seeevidence ofthe city's legendary underground tunnels. • Sharon Malone's brings back multi-instrumentalist Keith Evans, who teaches music at Columbia College. Joining him are two of his guitar students, Luke Dunn and Logan Johnson. Along with them will be one of Evans' favorite musician friends, stand-up bass player Kim Manuel, who performs with Friends of the Mother Lode Symphony. • The Aloft Art Gallery offersspecialfeatures by painter Joan Muggleton and ceramic artists Marta Magistrali and Larisa Stevenson. The art cooperative gallery displays works by dozens of artists. The Aloft also presents opportunities for members of the Mother Lode Art Association to showcase their works.

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'Broadwayto Bluegrass' fundraiser set "Broadway to Bluegrass," featuringSierra Sounds and the Sierra Mountain Band, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the SonoraOpera Hall,250 S. Washington St. Proceeds from the event will support programs of Groveland-based Southside Senior Services — specifically, The Little House, Wheels and Village on the Hill.

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Aspen Foliage Guided Hiking Tour: Saturday, Oct. 17 — This hike will showcase the fall colors of high-country aspens. The hike, which is free

and open to all ages, will take place at Bell Meadow trail near Pinecrest. The hike is about 1.5 miles each way and is suitable for hikers of all skill levels.

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Barrels, Brews 5. Bites The Sonora Sunrise Rotary Club is hosting a fundraiser from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. "Barrels, Brews 8t Bites" will feature home breweries, regional wines, and gourmet food pairings from the Columbia College Culinary Arts Program. Music will be provided by the Zero Hibernation Jazz Band from Summerville High School. Tickets are $40 per person. Call 785-1555 or visit sonorasunriserotary. corn for more information.

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'Polar' tickets on sale For the second year in a row, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park will present "The Polar Express" train rides on weekends from Friday, Dec. 4,to Sunday, Dec. 20. Three festive train rides will be available each day the trains are running at 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. First introduced in the

Sacramento area in 2007 by the California State Railroad Museum, the train rides at Old Sacramento State Historic Park sell out within hours and are alreadysoldout for 2015. Using a festive locomotive bound for the North Pole, the staff at Railtown go to great lengths to re-create the holiday experiencedepicted in the classic children's book and movie of the same name. The holiday experience includes keepsake golden tickets, hot cocoa,festive holiday cookies, Santa Claus sightings and

even the coveted silver bells. Ticket prices for "The Polar Express" rides at Railtown are as foll ows: $45 per person for coachseating,open-air caris $160 pertable offour,and $60 per person for a VIP experience

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TRURSRA Y ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE:Sierra RepertoryTheatre musical directed by Becky Saunders through Oct. 18; 2 p.m. today with shows throughout the week; Fallon House Theater, Columbia State Historic Park; sierrarep.org, 532-3120. COLUMBIA FARMERS MARKET:Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsors a weekly market along Main Street in Columbia State Historic Park through October; 5 to 8 p.m.; visitcolumbiacalifornia.corn. WOMEN OFTHE GOLD RUSH:Linda Teigland Clark, also known as Hardluck Lin, will give a presentation titled "Women of the Gold Rush" at the Tuolumne County Historical Society meeting; 7 p.m.; Community Room of the Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Rd., Sonora. (Page 5)

FRIRAY GRANDMA'S ATTIC SALE:Nonprofit Grandma's House will host yard sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 22828 Gold St., Columbia; vendors and donations welcome; 5881373, 533-8388, 533-4838. THE GLASS MENAGERIE:Stage 3Theatre Company presents play written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Traci Sprague; through Sunday, with Friday and Saturday shows at 7 p.m.,and Saturday and Sunday matinee performances at 2 p.m.; 208 S. Green St., Sonora; stage3.org, 536-1778. GOD OF CARNAGE:Murphys CreekTheatre presents play written by Yasmina Reza and directed by Jon Dambacher; through Oct. 18; 7 p.m.Fridaysand Saturdays,and 2 p.m.Sundays; Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; murphyscreektheatre.org, 728-8422. SONORA BALLROOM DANCING:7 to 10 p.m.; $10; Aronos Club, 37 E. Elkin St., Sonora; 532-6901.

SNURRAY SONORA FARMERS MARKET:Vendors sell produce, baked goods and more; 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Saturday through Oct. 17; corner of Theall and Stewart streets in downtown Sonora.

SUGAR PINETRAIL RUN:Twain Harte Rotary hosts 1-mile walk/run at 9 a.m. and 10K at 9:45 a.m.; open registration starting at 7:30 a.m.; for costs and more info visit twainharterotary.corn. YOUNG EAGLES RALLY:Local EAA Chapter 1337 will host a Young Eagles Rally at Pine Mountain Lake Airport in Groveland; 9 a.m. to noon; children 8 to 17 years old will receive a short introductory flight at no charge; parents must attend and sign a liability release; for more info contact Ed Sunday at 743-6350 or Ed Gregory at 962-5061 or visit youngeagles.org. HARVEST FESTIVAL:31 st annual festival showcasing arts and crafts, pottery, jewelry, and more, with face painting, petting zoo, and music;

Columbia State Historic Park; Saturday and Sunday; Gold Rush Balladeers will play music from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday. FAMILY FIRE FEST:Meet local firefighters, watch demonstrations, and learn fire prevention and safety; free admission, engine rides and crafts; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Mi Wuk-Sugar Pine Fire Station, 24247 Highway 108, Sugar Pine; familyfirefestiyahoo.corn, 588-3319. INDOOR FARMERS MARKET:The Farmory features local produce, organic groceries, glutenfree baked goods, honey, herbs, gourmet treats, free classes and more; noon to 6 p.m.; 10800 Airport Rd., Columbia; also open noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays.

BROADWAYTO BLUEGRASS:Featuring Sierra Sounds and the Sierra Mountain Band; 2 p.m.; Sonora Opera Hall, 250 S. Washington St.; fundraiser benefits programs of Southside Senior Services; tickets $25; thelittlehouse.org, 962-7303.

(Page 7) ZOMBIE WALK:Fifth annual "Walking Dead Sonora" Zombie Walk and Food Drive; free family event featuring games, music, zombie photo booth,zombie dance-offcontest,m ake-upbooth, and costume contest in downtown Sonora; 4 to 7 p.m., with make-up booth starting at 2 p.m.; zombiewalksonora.corn, 536-6316. (Page 4) SECOND SATURDAY:Monthly Art Night event includes exhibits and live music along

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BLACK OAK CASINO:"Notes for Notes" music and benefit series presents Clan Dyken (photo below) with Nicholas Lefler, tonight, 8 p.m., free show with optional donations to benefit Friends of Calaveras Animal Services. NonchuckTaylor, Friday, 9 p.m. Fusion, Saturday, 9 p.m; 19400TuolumneRoad North,Tuolumne; blackoakcasino.corn.

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GYPSY SHACK:Roller derby recruitment with Johnny Devil and His Sins, False Freedom, Tenderpaw, Friday, 8 p.m. 80s Zombie Party with Sexy Zombie, Closet Need, Sweet Addiction, Saturday, 8 p.m. Karaoke, Wednesday, 7 p.m.;18145 Main St., Jamestown.

SOUTHSIDE FUNDRAISER "Broadway to Bluegrass" at Opera Hall (Story: Page 7)

HOTEL LEGER:Open mic night, Friday, 9 p.m. The Ruckus Band, Saturday, 9 p.m.; 8304 Main St., Mokelumne Hill.

SNAGFALLERS BALL White Pines party features food,

music and dancing. DOLLAR PARTY Iron Door Saloon fundraiser helps youth (Story: Page 5) Washington Street corridor in downtown Sonora from 5 to 8 p.m.; followed by fundraiser dance at Coffill Park with live music by the JankTones; $5; 8 to 10 p.m.; 2ndsaturdayartnight.org. (Page 6) SNAGFALLERS BALL:Sponsored by Friends of the Logging Museum with proceeds benefitting the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum; Independence Hall, White Pines near Arnold; social hour at 5 p.m., barbecue at 6 p.m., dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. with music by Sound Extreme; tickets are $15 or two for $25, and are available at the museum or at the door. SONORA BACH FESTIVAL:Salon Concert at 7 p.m. at private home in Sonora (directions with ticket purchase); guest artist is Ric Campero,

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SDIIDAV DOLLAR PARTY:The 25th annual Dollar Party fundraiser will feature live music by RockSlide, free buffet (while supplies last), children's room, raffle, auction and more to raise money for the youth of Groveland; noon to 5 p.m.; Iron Door Saloon, Main Street, Groveland; for more info or reservations, call 962-8904. (Page 5)

BARRELS, BREWS & BITES:Fundraiser featuring local wineries, High Gravity Home Brewers Competition, and gourmet food pairings from the Columbia College Culinary Arts Program; live music by the Zero Hibernation Jazz Band from Summerville High School; 2 to 5 p.m.; Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, Jamestown; tickets are $40 per person; benefits the Sonora Sunrise Rotary Foundation; call 785-1555 for tickets; sonorasunriserotary.corn.

TIIESDAV SONORA COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE:All ages welcome and no experience necessary; 6 p.m. each Tuesday; free; Courthouse Park in

RAWHIDE SALOON:Karaoke, tonight, 7 p.m.DJ 17:40,Friday,9 p.m.Open mic, Wednesday, 9 p.m.; 18260 Highway 108, Jamestown.

downtown Sonora; 984-3774.

WEDIIESDA V UNE 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. JAZZ SERIES:Season opener starring the Big Band with Barbara Morrison at 7 p.m.; Columbia College, DogwoodTheater; tickets $15, available at Mountain Bookshop atThe Junction shopping center in East Sonora, at Columbia College's Manzanita Bookstore, or by calling 588-5126.

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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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PULNNING AHEAD OCTOBER~ JAZZ SERIES: Season opener starring the Big Band with Barbara Morrison at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15; Columbia College, DogwoodTheater; tickets $15, available at Mountain Bookshop atThe Junction in East Sonora, the college's bookstore, or by calling 588-5126. OPEN READING:The Third Friday Open Reading will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe, 140 S. Washington Street, downtown Sonora; sign-ins will begin at 6:30 p.m. for poets and prose writers to read their original work during a five minute time slot; the featured reader is Kate Evans, author of "Call ItWonder: An Odyssey of Love,Sex, Spirit, andTravel." Admission is free; for more information, call Denella Kimura at 532-6561. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE: Sierra Repertory Theatre production starring SRT Artistic Director Scott Viets; runs Friday, Oct. 16, to Nov. 22 at the East Sonora Theater; sierrarep. org, 532-3120. HOVEY HARVEST CELEBRATION: Local wines made by Chuck Hovey, hors d'oeuvres, live and silent auctions, raffle prizes and more; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; tickets $50; The Hotel at Black Oak Casino Resort, Tuolumne; all proceeds go to Chuck Hovey Medical Recovery Fund; reservations, 928-9348. SONORATOY RUN: 29th annual Sonora Toy Run will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Jamestown Harley-Davidson; sign-ups from 9 to 10:45 a.m.; cost is $20, plus one toy and a non-perishable food item for donation to charity; ride through the foothills of Jamestown, Columbia and AngelsCamp to end up atthe Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. BARKTOBERFEST:Fundraiser for Humane Society ofTuolumne County; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday,

Oct. 17; 10040Victoria Way, Jamestown; tickets are $15, $12 for HSOTC members, $8 children 12 and under; micro brew sampling and German-themed food; shelterl hsotc.org, 984-5489.

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All Hallows Fantasy Faire will be held Oct. 24 to 25 at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. This year's event will have a "Star Wars" theme. BIG CASH GIVEAWAY:The Sonora Elks Lodge will host its annual Big Cash Giveaway; tickets cost $100 and include two complete dinners and entries into cash prize drawings; only 100 tickets will be sold; Saturday, Oct. 17, with first drawing at 5:30 p.m. for $250, 6 p.m. for $500, 6:30 p.m. for $500, 7 p.m. for $1,000, and 7:30 p.m. for $2,000; must be 18 to buy tickets and participants do not need to be present to win; menu will be New York strip steak, baked potatoes, vegetables, bread, coffee and dessert; 533-1587. JOHN ROMAN JACKSON TRIO: Band plays Stage 3Theatre Company, 208 S. Green St., Sonora; 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17; tickets $15; stage3.org, 536-1778. CONTRA DANCE: Live music will be featured and no experience is

necessary; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17; $7 adults, $3 children; Aronos ResearchWomen's Club, 37 E.Elkin St., Sonora; dances are held on third Saturdayofeach month; 532-6025. JUST DANCE: Ballroom, swing, Latin and country-western dancing; all ages are welcome and no partner is necessary; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at the First Presbyterian Church of the 49ers in Columbia; $5 donation to benefit the church's Historic Sanctuary Restoration and M aintenance Fund; dances are held on the third Sunday of each month; 532-1859. BOOK LAUNCH: Manzanita Writers Press hosts free gala literary event and book launch at Murphys Historic Hotel; 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18; there will be an open mic to share tales, poetry, or stand-up humor

at 4 p.m.; Glenn Wasson will tell stories about the Mother Lode from his hardcover book, "Too Much to Swallow," along with beer tasting and raff le;m anzapress.corn,7689021. DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: "Dark Side of the Full Moon," about the state of maternal mental health in America; one of the cast, Dr. Shoshana Bennett, will be guest speaker; 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19; Walela Institute of Imaginal Healing, 20556 Flora Lane, Sonora; tickets $5 advance through Oct. 12, $8 advance Oct. 13 to 19, $10 at the door; yoga@ gmail.corn, 536-0299, 559-4459. DEANA CARTER CONCERT: Acoustic show featuring the hit song "Strawberry Wine" and more; tickets $20; 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22; Willow Creek Lounge, Black Oak Casino,

Tuolumne;blackoakcasino.corn. 4-H HAUNTED HOUSE: "Realms of Darkness" opens Thursday, Oct. 22, for seven 7 p.m. performances in the Red Barn at Sonora Lumber, 730 S. Washington St., Sonora; staged byTuolumne County 4-H teens and adult volunteers; evening performances are not recommended for young children (a special matinee for families will be held during Sonora's Trick or Treat Street); evening shows are $8 per person; ucanr.edu/realmsofdarkness. ALL HALLOWS FANTASY FAIRE: Two-day all inclusive costume play event featuring live music, jugglers, fire-eaters, magicians and more; Saturdayand Sunday, Oct. 24 to 25, with"Community Day" on Sunday; Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora; allhallowsfaire.corn.

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AR S Ni BBIIBITS,ETC. ALOFT ART GALLERY:Represents 34 artists who work in various mediums, including painting, photography, ceramics and jewelry; the Mother Lode Art Association also maintains a space in the gallery for its members; currently showing are Vicki Fuentes and Winnifred Wilson; Aloft's featured artist for October is Joan ug M geton; l 167 S. Washington St., Sonora; aloftartgallery. corn, 533-8604. ART ON MAIN: Featured artist for October is Karen O' Neill; more than 30 artists featured at gallery; 466-B Main St., Murphys; artonmainmurphys.corn, 728-1888. BANNY'S RESTAURANT: Photography of Jim Hassay will be displayed this month with a reception from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday; 17566 Lime Kiln Rd., Sonora; mountainspringsgolf.corn/bannys. HOVEY WINERY:Annie Fountain is featured artist for October; Sue King will be featured for November and December; 350 Main St., Murphys; hoveywine.corn, 728-9999. MEADOWM ONT SHOPPING CENTER:Arts of Bear Valley displays artwork by Judy Boles and Marilyn

Richards during October at the Window Gallery; 2182 Highway 4, Arnold; artsofbearvalley.org. MOTHER LODE ART ASSOCIATION: Members featured through October includeSusan Lea Hackettat Umpqua Bank; Mary Jean St. Claire at Pulmonary Rehab; Renetta Hayes at Anticoagulation Clinic; Sulastri Linville at Dr. Perez; Cary McGrew at Job Care. MLAA MEETING:Guest demonstrator for the Mother Lode Art Association meeting at1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, will be Judie Cain, an oil painter from Murphys. She will be demonstrating an oil painting of pumpkins. The public is invited. A brief business meeting and refreshments will be provided before the demonstration. PETROGLYPHE GALLERY:Fine art, workshops, and concerts; Ancora Trio, Nov. 1, fundraiser to benefit the Calaveras Community Foundation Fire Disaster Relief Fund; 8317 Main St., Mokelumne Hill; gallerypetroglyphe. corn, 286-1 387. 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. SONORA JOE'S COFFEE SHOPPE: "From Dreams to Screams: An

Art Show" runs during the month of October; 140 S. Washington St., downtown Sonora; email ghastlygalleryI gmail.corn. STAGE 3THEATRE COMPANY: Artists showing during "The Glass Menagerie" production through Oct. 18 are Renetta Hayes of Jamestown, Renee Rondon of Valley Springs, and SusieHoffman ofCopperopolis;208 S. Green St., downtown Sonora. TOWN HALL ARTS:Includes a variety of professional art supplies, art classes and a gallery of local work (Galerie Copper); Classes include "Life Drawing" today and Oct. 22; Copperopolis Town Square, 145 Stone St.; townhallarts.corn, 785-2050. TUOLUMNE COUNTY LIBRARY: Barbara Young is the featured artist for October and November at the rotating "Art in the Library" exhibit; features watercolor paintings of animals, landscapes, buildings, and people; 533-5507. VENTANA ART GALLERY:Features artists and art organizations from throughout California; exhibits include "The Art Farm" through Sunday, Leslie Hurst from Oct. 16 to Nov. 22, Beth Little from Nov. 27 to Jan. 3; 48 S. Washington St., Sonora; ventanagallery.corn.

The photography of Jim Hassay will be featured at an exhibit this month at Barmy's Restaurant at Mountain Springs near Sonora.

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ered several local musicians. • BeDazzled at the Sonora Inn presents an evening of rocking piano and vocals by Randy Pare, who performs both inspirational gospel tunes and some outrageous rockabilly. • Stage 3 Theatre Company presents its closing weekend of thegreat American classic, "The Glass Menagerie," written by the iconic Tennessee Williams and directed by one of the

region's accomplished actors, Traci Sprague of Modesto. The evening opens with a musical pre-show by singer-songwriters Sean Brennan and Doug Johnson, winner of Railtown 1897 State Historic Park's "Singing Rails" songwriter competition. "As visit ors strollthe street, keep an eye open for our Art Night banners to show where things are happening," said Art Night founder and committee member B.Z. Smith. "And while you' re out, please tip the musicians generously! They spend plenty of time rehearsing, traveling and setting up, along with the training it takes to be

performance-ready!" The committee has set up "Tip the Act" buckets throughout the downtown to encourage art crawlers to contribute. Now in its sixth year, Art Night continuesto advocate for regional artists and strives to build awareness of the need to support those creative people. "Many local artists and musicians were impacted by the Butte Fire," said Art Night committee member Laurie Lehm-

ann. "So, at our next Art Night on Nov. 14, we' re going to host a special'After 8'event to bring attention tothose losses."

The Art Night committee will

offer a special performance by the Mountain Melody Women' s Chorus of Calaveras County, to be held at the historic Red Church. For 10 years the popular women's chorus has performed throughout the central Sierra. The group's own choir director, Julia Shelby, has lived in Mountain Ranchformany years. During the Butte Fire the Shelbys lost their family home, along with many of the choral group's archives, sheet music and other equipment and supplies. "In addition, this is our first time to have the Red Church

participate in Art Night," Lehmann said. "The church congregation has generously donated use of their space for this special Butte Fire fundraising concert. It will be a beautiful night of music to uplift everyone' s hearts." As for this weekend, Art Night committee member Katie Dunn said she is pleased to see so many art events happening on a Second Saturday. "This weekend is a wild one," she said. "It's nice to see a fusion of eclectic activities all on the same weekend. Sonora is certainly not a sleepy town these days!"

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' S tory S am' s ated for Author to talk 'Odyssey of Love' I.ITERARY EVENTS

In June 2013, author Kate Evans and her husband retired from good-payingjobs,sold most of their belongings, and set out to explore the world. More than two years into this nomadic life, Evans will arrive in Tuolumne Countyto appear at threeseparate events to talk about her recently published memoir, "Call it Wonder: An Odyssey of Love, Sex, Spirit, and Travel." Next week's events are: • Author Talk, Columbia College Library — Friday, Oct. 16, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. • Open Reading, Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe — Friday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. • Tuolumne County Arts Alliance, Writers Workshop, "How to Believe in Your Writing" — Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to noon. A year into her adventure, Evans suffered a seizure upon waking in a friend's home in Cape Cod. After transport to the hospital for care,she heard the startling diagnosis: brain tumor. "Call it Wonder" describes what came next and a lot of what came before — much of which led to the decision to live as a nomad. Evans, who holds a doctorate in education and a master of fine arts in creative writing, has

alsopublished a novel,a book of poetry, and a book for educators. She taught education, literature, and creative writing courses at

San Jose State University before retiring to go on the road. While traveling, she regularly contributes to blogs. On Friday, Oct. 16, Evans will

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Author Kate Evans will participate in three literary events next week in Columbia and Sonora. readfrom her book and participate in a question-and-answer session at an "Author Talk" event at the Columbia College Library beginning at 3:30 p.m. That evening at 7 p.m., she will be the featured reader at Third Friday, the monthly literary reading at Sonora Joe's CoffeeShoppe, 140 S.Washington St. Both of these events are free and open to the public. The following morning, on Saturday, Oct. 17, Evans will lead a three-hour Writers Workshop at Stage 3 Theatre Company in downtown Sonora. Evans said the workshop is appropriate for those who write prose or poetry, whether they' re

beginners or veterans. "We will loosen up, play with language, focus on a project we want to start (or finish), and explorethoughts and strategies that do (and do not) serve us as writers," she said. The cost of the workshop is $35 and includes a box lunch. The event is organized by the Word Project Press and is partially funded by a grant. Participants can register for the workshop online at wordprojectpress. corn or by mail: Send a check for $35 payable to Gillian Herbert, P.O. Box 3296, Sonora, CA 95370. Include your name and email address. Mail-in registrationmust be received by Monday, Oct.12.

MarketingclassheldSaturdayat co ege "Marketing for Artists and Craftsman," a community

education course at Columbia College, will be offered from 9 a.m. to4 p.m. Saturday. The class aims to teach artists and craftsman how to market

themselves and their own work. During the class, students will evaluate their ability and choosethe best way to increase sales of their work. Participants will learn the best avenues for marketing

The Mother Lode Storytelling Guild's second annual "Story Slam" is a celebration of the humorous, heartwarming, horrifying, and harrowing experiences that make up "real life." Anyone can tell a story, and all are welcome to enjoy the show. The "Story Slam" is a &ee community event, but donations are accepted. This year's theme is "Scarred for Life." "The story slam is a fun new format in the world of storytelling," said Colleen Nunn, co-founder of the Mother Lode Storytelling Guild. "Our goal is to attr acta new audience for storytelling in Calaveras County.

annual October event in Murphys. Last year, the "Story Slam" was the first event of the Sierra Story Winds storytelling retreat, which brought together storytellers from all over the United States and was made possible by a grant from the National Storytelling Network. The next Sierra Story Winds storytelling retreat will take place the third weekend in October 2016. The featured teller will be nationallyrenowned professional storyteller, Gay Ducey. The "Story Slam" is made possible by a sponsorship &om the Murphys Business Association. Gold Country Roasters will serve &eshly brewed coffee, and many other local businesses have donated items for two raQIe baskets. The Mother Lode Storytelling Guild was established in 2010. Its mission is to help existing storytellers strengthen their skills, encourage new tellers to find their voices, and build ap-

Those who may not attend a

preciativeaudiences forthe artof

• What: Story Slam. • When: Oct. 16,7 to 9 p.m. • Where: Murphys Old School House, Jones Street. • Admission: Free. • Information: 532-7697.

given time, budget and sales goals. Practical marketing skills such as press releases, pricing, media choices and more will be reviewed. For more info,

visit gocolumbia.edu/corned or call588-5198 for assistance.

storytel ling performance or storytelling. have children to take to a local library' sstory time, are sure to u gl r. d 'r< y t i l l find this competitive personalS TOR Y experience telling event a fun sVs night out." Starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Old School House on Jones Street in Murphys, the first eight people to sign up to tell their stories will compete for threecash prizes:third place $25, secondplace$50,firstplace $75. Storytellers are advised to arrive early to secure their place on the sign up list. There are rules: • Stories should be mostly true and original. • Stick to the theme: "Scarred for Life." • Must tell the story; no reading.

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STARPOWE Detroit mural credited to artist Banksysells BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP)An artwork that gallery officials say wascreated ata former Detroit auto plant by elusive British graffiti artist Banksy has sold at auction for $137,500. The Detroit Tree Press and The Detroit News report the piece was

sold last week at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, California. An 8-foot, 1,500-pound section of cinderblock wall featuring the artwork was excavated &om the Packard Plant site in 2010 by the nonprofit 555 gallery in Detroit. The mural features child holding a bucket of red paint and a brush next to a message that says: "I remember when all this was

"It's sort of takes the mythos and all the preconceptions of Lady Gaga out of the equation so we can just relate to each other like human beings and actors in a scene," explained Bomer. "She' s so approachablethat shetotally just was there for us ... at by the time the cameras were rolling and

will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The concert will also include Nicki Minaj, Usher, Lil Wayne, Damian Marley, Thomas Rhett, Indochine and T.I. Tickets range from $74 through $244 and all of the ticket sales will support charities through the New World Foundation. Tidal, which is owned by Jay Z, Beyonce, Madonna, Rihanna and otherartists,hasstruggled to compete with Spotify and others since it was launched this year.

we were in a scene together, we

Lady Gagafelt alive with 'American Horror'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Appearing in the new season of"American HorrorStory"was a lifeboostfor trees." Lady Gaga. The 555 gallery will get The singer raved about her experience on "American Horror $110,000 from the sale, and officials plan to use it to renovate the Story: Hotel"asshe arrived for the star-studded premiere of the FX gallery's new permanent home. Banksy is known for anonyshow last weekend. mously leaving his work in public With fiance Taylor Kinney as areas. her date, Lady Gaga said the experience of playing Countess Elizabeth, who runs the Hotel Cortez, made her feel alive. "It'sbeen sofun,"said Lady NEW YORK (AP) — Streaming Gaga, who arrived fashionably late service Tidal is putting together an in a red gown with a thigh-high all-star concert starring Beyonce, slit. "Everybody on this cast has Prince and Jay Z on Oct. 20. been really open and available to The music and video streaming me in a very honest way, so I'm platform announced "TIDAL X: able to be myself in a way I feel 1020 Amplified by HTC," which like I haven't been in a really long

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Lady Gaga plays Countess Elizabeth in the new season of "American Horror Story." time, so they are just making me feel so alive." She called the fifth installment of the Emmy-winning show a masterpiece and praised executive producer and co-creator Ryan Murphy. "I'm just really happy to be a part of it. I like being a part of

weren't thinking about the fact that you were doing a scene with Lady Gaga." Denis O'Hare spilled juicy details about the super exclusive bash Lady Gaga threw for the cast, which includes regulars like Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson, and Kathy Bates. "She had a pool; she dyed it blood red," said O'Hare. "She had bathing suits for all of us. I jumped right in. I wore a woman's bathing suit at one point. She had a massive amount of food for us." Being Lady Gaga, there was alsosome sauciness involved.

exhilarating," she added. Lady Gagaendeared herselfto the cast. Matt Bomer said some of her fellow actors called her by her given first name (her real name is Stefani Germanotta).

"She had a half-naked bartender for some of us it was an incredible party and it was just us, so it was comfortable and we all got to know each other," he said. "She got a birthday cake for Angela. I can't describe it. It was an obscene birthday cake, it was shocking actually." Supermodel Naomi Campbell is among the new additions to the show. Campbell, who also appears on Empire," said the role came about when Ryan offered her a

Church. Sunday 6:30 p.m. — "Along The Hudson," produced by Lloyd Kramer. 8:30 pm. — "Tammy's Window on Calaveras," guest Gail Belmont, "Quilts of Honor." Monday 7 p.m. — Bahai Faith. 7:30 p.m. — "Area 12 / HICAP — Part 1," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn with guest Debbie Shally. 8 p.m. — "Area 12/ HICAPPart 2," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn with guest Debbie Shally. Tuesday

10 p.m. — "Jenny's Kitchen," hosted by Jenny Baxter, "Beef On The Barbie." 10:30 p.m. — "Summer Hazards," hosted by John Wade with guest Dr. Dean Kelaita. 5:30 p.m. — "Erosion Control Training Session 2015," speaker Rich Muhl. 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." 11 a.m. — "Calaveras Gem 8i

someone else's vision it's really

role over dinner. Up until Saturday night the cast wasn't able to discuss anything about the new season. The British supermodel said keeping hush hush was really easy for her. "It's never been my thing of speaking before something happens," she said. "I kind of find that bad luck." The show premiered Wednesday night.

Spike Lee is grand marshal for marathon NEW YORK (AP) — He's a noted filmmaker, a teacher, an honorary Oscar winner, a crazy New York sports fan and now this: Spike Lee is the next grand marshal of the New York City Marathon.

"It's gonna be a great day in my life," Lee said in an interview about his new title. "All those runners, coming from all over the world to New York? It's gonna be a fun time." Lee, 58, is known as one of his hometown's great boosters, and so it's apt that he becomes the first New Yorker to get the title of grand marshal. He's also only the third person in the race's 45-year history to have it, race officials said, after Czech running star Emil Zatopek in 1979 and Grete Waitz of Norway — winner of a record nine titles, who died in 2011 — in 2003.

AREE8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from Oct. 8 to 15. The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system. Thursday 10 a.m. — "Murphys Elementary Trout Planting." 6:30 p.m. — "Calaveras County Home tkGarden Show." 7 p.m. — "Erosion Control Training Session 2015," speaker Rich Muhl. Friday 6 p.m. "Fridays With -

Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle, "Save The Windows." 7 p.m. — eyou 8i the Law," with Bob Lally and Steve Cilente, "Insurance Issues." 7:30 p.m. — "Mother Lode Friends of Music." Saturday 9 a.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting. 3 p.m. — Chapel ln The Pines Service. 7 p.m. — The Church Of The Harvest. 8 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights -

Mineral Show." 6 p.m. — Sonora City Council, replay of most recent meeting. 9 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church. Thursday 7 p.m. — "Mind Matters: How Does The Brain Know What To Do?" 7:30 p.m. — "Viewpoint," hosted by Diane Doddridge. 8 p.m. — "Ask Attorney Steve: Workman's Comp — Part 1." -

Call 536-1888 for more information.

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000 OLD DAYS

om an see s ierracou stoen Established1849, Incorporated 1900. General Merchandise &Wells Fargo Agent. Phone: Main 16, Jamestown, Cal.

Bob Holton

123 years ago Oct. 8, 1892 Our Board of Health made a visit to Chinatown a short time ago, and we will warrant that the celestial smells are life-preservingvapors compared to thefoul odors wafted from Caucasian quarters of Sonora. It is a two-to-one venture that the Cholera will have spread as far

43 years ago Oct. 25, 1972 Sonora police chief Ronald Wano hasreturned from San Diego, where he joined members ofthe California Narcotic Officers Association in opposing Proposition 18 — legalization of marijuana — on the November 7 stateballot.

as San Francisco by the first of

next year.

149 years ago

48 years ago Oct. 30, 1967 An apparent mix-up over live and blank ammunition was the cause given by a Columbia resident for the fatal shooting incident last Saturday that killed a fellow E Clampus Vitus member during a historical plaque dedication and steak barbeque at Knickerbocker Flat near Yankee Hill.

63 years ago Oct. 21, 1952 A southern California rainmaking company will seed clouds over five Sierra counties this winter in order to end the

drought. The company, North American Water Consultants of Pasadena, will engage in "natural precipitation by artificial means" for the Pacific Gas and Electric Company starting Nov. 7 and lasting through April 30, 1953.The target locations willbe the drainage area ofthe Stanislaus River, south fork above Strawberry, middle fork above Chinaman Creek, north

forkabove Cottage Springs and the north fork of the Mokelumne River above Salt Springs Reservoir. The rainmaking presumably will be made from

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Oct. 20, 1866 During the opera performance the other night in Sonora, by Miss Potter, in a scene that broughttears to almost every eye, two wags were discussing loudly in the hearing of everyone an interesting topic: how to

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Sonora, as pictured in this 1853 lithograph, was a bustling town during the Gold Rush. planes. Artificial making of rain has been popular in southern California and throughout the southwest.

81 years ago Oct. 27, 1934 Last week and Wednesday night Will Rogers, humorist, entertainedabout 1,500 ofour citizens with his wit and humor at the SonoraUnion High School gymnasium. He is on location here with a Fox Film company taking scenes in the movie "The Country Chairman." He was presented with a gold nugget stick pin by G. P. Morgan, who stated it had been mined here. With some apprehension Rogers acceptedthe gift,then suspiciously eyed Mr. Morgan and said he wasn't going to buy any

mining stock. Rogers related many of his experiences in trips abroad, much ofwhich included Russia. He also entertained with trick roping of which he is in a class by himself.

95 years ago Oct. 16, 1920 While gold mining is more or lessquiet allover the West, here in Tuolumne County there is much evidence of a revival in the industry. It seems to be a settled fact that the old Soulsby Mine at Soulsbyville, with a production of over $5,000,000 and worked to a depth of 800 feet, is to be re-opened and extensively explored to uncover the rich ledge worked from bottom roots tothe present lower

shaft with such unprecedented

success. The Black Oak Mine, not far from Soulsbyville, is also being further developed and the promise is strong that the new north drift on the tenth level will shortly intercept the fine

manage bucking horses. They were hissed and made to discontinue their conversation.

161 years ago

ore vein exposed in previous

Oct. 21, 1854 GLEANINGS: • A grizzly bear weighing over 600 pounds was brought into Sonora Sunday last. It was killed just a few miles from

drifts run near the surface.

town.

101 years ago Oct. 11, 1914 JAMESTOWN NEWS: • Suey Lee Restaurant, Huie Hay, Prop'r., Main Street, Jamestown. Chop House and Bakery, Open Day and Night, 24 Hours. Regular Meals 25 Cents. • Pioneer Blacksmith Shop, W. L. Powell, Proprietor. General Blacksmithing — The right kind. Next to Livery Stable, Jamestown. • Butterfield Mercantile Co,

• Danforth Gordon was fatally stabbed by Isaac William at Hawkins Bar, on Wednesday last. They were miners. The origin of the difficultly was an assertion made by Gordon that William could not do a man' s work. • Over a dozen pistol duels have taken place during the week throughout Tuolumne County, and somebody got killed or wounded in every one of them. In addition, there were three deliberate murders and fouraccidentaldeaths.

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Here are the movies playing Friday through Oct. 15 at Regal Cinemas 10 in Sonora:

A Walk in the Woods Comedy adventure starrmg Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson, Mary Steenburgen, Nick Oiferman, Kristen Schaal, Chrystee Pharris, Sandra Ellis Laterty, directed by Ken Kwapis. Instead of retiring to enjoy his loving and beautiful wife, celebrated travel writer, Bill Bryson, challenges himself to hike the Appalachian Trail — 2,200 miles of America's most unspoiled, spectacular and rugged countryside &om Georgia to Maine. The peace and tranquility he hopes to find, though, is anything but, once he agrees to being accompanied by the only person he can find willing to join him on the trek — his long lost and former &iend Katz, a down-on-his-luck serial philanderer who, after a lifetime of relying on his charm and wits to keep one step ahead of the law — sees the trip as a way to sneak out of paying some debts and sneak into one last adventure beforeitstoo late. The trouble is, the two have a completely different definition of the word, "adventure." Now they' re about to find out that when you push yourself to the edge, the real fun begins. Rated R. On ehour,44 minutes.

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supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "the Martian" home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comestogetherto rootforW atney's safe return. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 22 minutes.

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Biography adventure starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley, Charlotte Le Bon, James Badge Dale, Clement Sibony, Cesar Domboy, Benedict Samuel, Ben Schwartz, directed by Robert Zemeckis. Twelve people have Tribune News Service walked on the moon, but only one Levi Miller stars in the new fantasy adventure film "Pan." man — Philippe Petit — has ever, ring the voices of Adam Sandier, superiorforces and uncover its journey forcing Kate to question or will ever, walk in the immense Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, shocking plans for them all. Rated everything that she believes in or- void between the World Trade PG-13. Two hours, 11 minutes. der to survive. Rated R. Two hours, Center towers. Guided by his realKevin James, Fran Drescher, 1 minute. Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, Pan lifementor,Papa Rudy, and aided and David Spade, directed by Fantasy adventure starring The Intern by an unlikely band of internaGenndy Tartakovsky. Now that tional recruits, Petit and his gang Hugh Jackman,GarrettHedlund, Comedy starring Robert De Dracula has opened the Hotel Rooney Mara, Levi Miller, Adeel Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo, overcomelong odds,betrayals, Transylvania's doors to humans, Akhtar, Tae-joo Na, Nonso Anozie, Anders Holm, JoJo Kushner, dissension and countless close things are changing for the better; Kathy Burke, directed by Joe calls to conceive and execute their Andrew Rannells, Adam Devine, however, Drac is secretly worried Wright. Living a bleak existence at Zack Pearlman, directed by Nancy mad plan. Rated PG. Two hours, 3 that his half-human grandson, a London orphanage, 12-year-old Meyers. Starting a new job can be minutes. Dennis, isn't showing his vampire Peter finds himself whisked away a difIicult challenge, especially if War Room side. So, while Mavis and Johnny you' re already retired. Looking to to the fantastical world of NevDrama starring Priscilla Shirer, are away, Drac enlists his friends erland. Adventure awaits as he get back into the game, 70-year-old T.C. Stallings, Karen Abercrombie, to help him put the boy through a meets new &iend James Hook and widower Ben Whittaker seizes the Alex Kendrick, Michael Jr., Beth Everest "monster-in-training" boot camp. the warrior Tiger Lily. They must opportunityto become a senior Adventure thriller starring Moore, and Alena Pitts, directed by But things really get batty when band togethertosaveNeverland intern at an online fashion site. Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Alex Kendrick. Tony and Elizabeth Drac's cantankerous, old-school &om the ruthless pirate BlackBen soon becomes popular with Hawkes, Robin Wright, EmJordan have it all — greatjobs, dad pays an unexpected visit. beard. Along the way, the rebelhis younger co-workers, including ily Watson, Michael Kelly, Keira a beautiful daughter, and their Rated PG. One hour, 29 minutes. Knightley, Sam Worthington and lious and mischievous boy discovJules Ostin, the boss and founder dream house. But appearances can ers his true destiny, becoming the of the company. Whittaker's Jake Gyllenhaal, directed by Maze Runner: be deceiving. Tony and Elizabeth hero forever known as Peter Pan. charm, wisdom and sense of Baltasar Kormakur. Inspired by Jordan's world is actually crumThe Scorch Trials Rated PG. One hour, 51 minutes. humor help him develop a special the incredible events surrounding Science fiction thriller starring bling under the strain of a failing bond and growing &iendship with an attempt to reach the summit marriage. While Tony basks in Dylan O' Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Sicario Jules. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 1 of the world's highest mountain, Crime drama starring Emily his professional success and flirts Giancarlo Esposito, Aidan Gillen, Everest documents the aweBarry Pepper, Rosa Salazar, Lili Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Bro- minute. with temptation, Elizabeth resigns inspiring journey of two different herself to increasing bitterness. Taylor, Patricia Clarkson, directed lin, Victor Garber, Jon Bernthal, The Martian expeditions challenged beyond DanielKaluuya, Jeff rey Donovan, But their lives take an unexpected by Wes Ball. In this next chapter Science fiction drama starring their limits by one of the fiercest Raoul Trujillo, directed by Denis turn when Elizabeth meets her of the epic "Maze Runner" saga, Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, snowstorms ever encountered Thomas and his fellow Gladers Villeneuve. In Mexico, sicario Kristen Wiig, Jeff'Daniels, Michael newest client, Miss Clara, and by mankind. Their mettle tested is challenged to establish a "war facetheir greatestchallenge yet: means hitman. In the lawless Pena, Kate Mara, Sean Bean, by the harshest elements found borderarea stretchingbetween searching for clues about the Sebastian Stan, directed by Ridley room"and a battleplan ofprayer on the planet, the climbers will the U.S. and Mexico, an idealistic mysterious and powerful organiScott. During a manned mission to for her family. As Elizabeth tries to face nearly impossible obstacles fight for her family, Tony's hidden zation known as WCKD. Their FBI agent is enlisted by an elite Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is as a lifelong obsession becomes a journey takes them to the Scorch, government task force official to presumed dead after a fierce storm struggles come to light. Tony must breathtakingstruggle forsurvival. a desolate landscape filled with aid in the escalating war against decide if he will make amends to and leA behind by his crew. But his family and prove Miss Clara's RatedPG-13.Two hours,1 minute. unimaginable obstacles. Teaming drugs. Led by an enigmatic conWatney has survived and finds Hotel Transylvania 2 up with resistance fighters, the sultant with a questionable past, himself stranded and alone on the wisdom that victories don't come the team sets out on a clandestine by accident. Rated PG. Two hours. Animated comedy fantasy starGladers take on WCKD's vastly hostile planet. With only meager

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OIII OWN "Earth Island," free exhibit running through Dec. 19 at the University's Library Gallery; 91 6-278-6166, 916-2784189.

FOOTHII.IS JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO: Gordon Lightfoot, tonight. Boyz II Men, Nov.19.M icky Dolenz,Monkees Christmas, Dec. 4. House of Floyd, the music of Pink Floyd, Dec. 18; 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson; jacksoncasino.corn, 800-822-9466.

TABLE SETllNG: McHenry Mansion Foundation hosts Table Setting Event at SeasonsEvent Center,945 McHenry Ave., Modesto; Preview Day, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Monday, Oct.26,$10 donation at door includes drinks and cookies; Luncheon Day, noon Tuesday, Oct. 27, $40 by Oct. 12, $45 after; call 575-961 5 for reservations, 60&.7948 for more information.

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SUTTER CREEK THEATER:Calico, Saturday. Red Moon Road, Nov. 6.Rita Hosking, Nov. 7. Lacy J. Dalton, Nov. 28. Black Irish Band, Dec. 12; 44 Main St., Sutter Creek; suttercreektheater. corn.

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THE STATE THEATRE:Films showing include "Meru," which follows three close friends, including Tuolumne County native Conrad Anker, as they confront one of the most dangerous ascents in the Himalayas; Opening Friday is "He Named Me Malala," an intimate portrait of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, who was targeted by the Taliban and severely wounded by a gunshot when returning home on her school bus in Pakistan; 1307 J St., Modesto; thestate.org, 5274697.

IIAllEV BOB HOPE THEATRE:Swan Lake, tonight. Come Together: The Beatles Concert Experience, Saturday. The Temptations Review, Oct. 23. Pink Floyd Concert Experience, Nov. 7. Natalie Cole, Dec. 4; 242 E. Main St., Stockton; stocktonlive.corn, 373-1400. CAPITAL STAGE:"A Doll's House," by Henrik Ibsen, runs Oct. 21 to Nov. 22; 2215 J St., Sacramento; capstage.org, 916-995-5464. CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER: Alphonse Mucha: The Golden Age of Art Nouveau, through Jan. 10; 250 N. Broadway, Turlock; carnegieartsturlock. org, 632-5761.

Jimmy Chin /Courtesy photo (above) / Tribune News Service (below)

Tuolumne County native Conrad Anker (above) looking out of the portaledge at 20,000 feet in "Meru," now playing at The State Theatre. Opening Friday at the Modesto theater is nHe Named Me Malala" about Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai (pictured below last year in Kenya).

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CROCKER ART MUSEUM: Armin Hansen: The Artful Voyage, through Sunday; 21 6 0 St., Sacramento; crockerartmuseum.org, 916-808-7000. FRESNO CONVENTION CENTER: Judas Priest with guest Mastodon, Oct. 23.Godsmack,with guestRed Sun Rising, Nov. 8. Riverdance, Nov. 16. The Nutcracker, Nov. 28 to 29; fresnoconventioncenter.corn.

WEST SIDE THEATRE:"Blithe Spirit," presented by the West Side Players, runs Oct. 23 to Nov. 1; Johnny Cash tribute with James Garner, Nov. 13; 1331 Main St., Newman; westsidetheatre.org, 862W90.

ASIAN ART MUSEUM:"First Look," through Sunday. "Woven Luxuries: Indian Persian and Turkish Textiles," through Nov. 1. "Exquisite Nature: 20 Masterpieces of Chinese Paintings," through Nov. 1. "Picturing Sound, Creating Mood," through Nov. 22. "Yoong Bae: Continuity and Pursuit," through Dec. 13. "Looking East," Oct. 30 to Feb. 7, 201 6;200 Larkin St., San Francisco; asianait.org, 415-581-3500.

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HAGGIN MUSEUM: "Picasso, Miro 8( Hawaii Five-0: Prints from the Jack Lord Collection," through Jan. 10; 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton; hagginmuseum.org, 940-6300.

SACRAMENTO STATE:"Going Forward, Looking Back," collective works by Sac State art instructor Brenda Louie, running through Oct. 24 at the University Library Gallery Annex;

DE YOUNG MUSEUM: Exhibits include "Royal Hawaiian Featherwork," through Feb. 28. "Prints at the Fair," Friday through Jan. 10. "Jewel City: Art from San Francisco's Panama-Pacific International Exposition," Oct. 17 to Jan. 10. "Oscar de la Renta," March 12 to May 30, 2016; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; deyoung.famsf.org, 415-7503600.

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