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COHEISlOIY 1 5 All Hallows Strikes Back Seventh annual Fantasy Faire features live music, costumed characters, and the "Burning of the Harvestman."

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Deana arter a sBac a asino toni t • What: Acoustic Deana Carter show.

•W hen: Tonight, 8 p.m .

• Where: Willow Creek Lounge, Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne.

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Multiple Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Deana Carter performs tonight at Black Oak Casino's Willow Creek Lounge.

Country superstar Deana Carter will perform an acoustic show tonight at Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne.

The daughter of famed studioguitaristand producer Fred Carter Jr., Deana Carter grew up exposed to the wide variety of musicians her father worked with — Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, WaylonJennings,and Simon and Garfunkel, among them. Their strong influence would eventually seep into Carter's own country-pop style.

Her debut album, "Did I Shave My Legs For This?," boasts six

songs co-written and co-produced

by Carter and was released to strong reviews in 1996. By the end of the year, the record had climbed to the top of both the country and pop charts, quickly achieving

Chain" in 2007 were both released on Vanguard Records. In an effort to pay homage to her musical roots and preserve her legendary father's label Nugget Recordsthat famously presented some of

multi-platinum status.

the best in country music decades

Anchored by the super hit "Strawberry Wine," Carter showcased her own blend of country and retro-rock sprinkled with the folksy singer-songwriter qualities.

"Everything's Gonna Be Alright" followed in late 1998, and in 2001 Carter realized herdream of performing with her dad on a holiday album aptly titled "Father Christmas."

ago — Carter opened her own label, Little Nugget Records, on which her latest album "Southern Way of Life" was released.

Carter now divides her time between Los Angeles and Nashville, writing and producing for both the pop-rock and country markets when not on the road touring.

Her other successes include the chart topper 'You & Tequila,"

Making a strong move towards

co-written with Matraca Berg and

adultpop, Carterreleased "I'm Just a Girl" on Arista Records in 2003, the same year Capitol Recordsreleased a "Greatest Hit"

compilation. Follow-ups "The StoryofMy Life"in 2005 and"The

recorded by Kenny Chesney.

Carter also co-wrote and produced an album for recording artist Audra Mae while putting the finishing touches on her own "SouthernWay ofLife"album.

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TRIIRSRAY BUGS ATTHE LIBRARY:The Tuolumne County Library will be invaded by giant African black millipedes, Madagascar hissing cockroaches and tarantulas in the Community Meeting Room, 480 G reenley Rd.,Sonora;3:30 to 5 p.m .; Sierra Foothill Pest Control will be bringing these bugs for children to learn about and participate in cockroach races, allow tarantulas to climb up their arms, or just watch from a safe distance; the program is appropriate for children of all ages; 533-5507.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE: Sierra Repertory Theatre production starring SRT Artistic Director Scott Viets; today through Nov. 22 at the East Sonora Theater; sierrarep.org, 532-3120; special "Ladies Night Out" event starts at 6 p.m. tonight with vendors, raffle and $20 tickets. (Page

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evening shows are $8 per person; ucanr.edu/realmsofdarkness. (Page 14) DEANA CARTER CONCERT: Acoustic show featuring the hit song "Strawberry Wine" and more; 8 p.m.; tickets $20; Willow Creek Lounge,Black Oak Casino,Tuolumne; blackoakcasino.corn. (Page 3)

FRIRAY BACK IN BLACK: Copperopolis Town Square hosts free show of AC/ DC tribute band, Fuse Box, at 7 p.m.; a Butte Fire fundraiser will be held during the concert, including a raffle for a guitar, drum set and more; all donations will benefit the Calaveras County Disaster Relief Fund. (Page 7) SONORA BALLROOM DANCING 7 to 10 p.m.; $10; Aronos Club, 37 E Elkin St., Sonora; 532-6901.

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8) 4-H HAUNTED HOUSE: "Realms of Darkness" opens for seven 7 p.m. performances in the Red Barn at Sonora Lumber,730 S.W ashington 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 on Saturday);

MAYTHE FORCE BEWITH YOU: FANTASY FAIRE (STORY: PAGE 151 INDOORYARD SALE:Communitywide indoor yard sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sonora Elks Lodge, 100 Elk Drive; this event raises money for the Elks National Foundation to provide student scholarships and grants to veterans; 533-2626.

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Memorial Hall Antique Fair opens Saturday morning through 3 p.m.

Sunday; the first hour of the fair, from 8 to 9 a.m., is a preview for collectors who shop early; the preview costs $5, but after 9 a.m. admission is free; also participating in the fair is a class from the Mother

Lode Christian School, who are using donations to raise funds for a school

trip; 743-5302.

scarecrow contest and other fall games; starts at 10 a.m.; 14679 Summers Lane, Sonora; 533-9463.

FALL FESTIVAL: Indigeny Reserve's annual Fall Festival will feature catered food, local vendors, music,corn maze, pumpkin patch,

ALL HALLOWS FANTASY FAIRE: Two-day all inclusive costume play event featuring live music, jugglers, fire-eaters, magicians and more with

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REALMS OF DARKNESS: STORY: PAGE 14 Submitted photo

a "Star Wars" theme; noon to 11 p.m.

Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, with"Community Day" on Sunday; Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora; allhallowsfaire.corn. (Page 15) INDOOR FARMERS MARKET:The Farmory features local produce, organic groceries, gluten-free baked goods, honey, herbs, gourmet treats, free classes and more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 10800 Airport Rd., Columbia; Farmory also open Wednesdays.

free hot dogs, nachos and drinks for children and families.

SCARY STORY NIGHT: Put on by theSan Andreas and Mountain

TRICK OR TREAT STREET: Participating merchants in downtown Sonora will have large orange posters in their windows; 4 to 5:30 p.m.; event is for young children accompanied by an adult; during the event, the Sonora United Methodist Church, 90Yaney Ave., will serve

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Fundraiser starts at 6 p.m.; Columbia Fire Department, 11328 Jackston St., Columbia; $10 adults, $6 children 12 and younger; 694-0235.

FARM BUREAU DINNER:The Tuolumne County Farm Bureau is hosting its 67th annual dinner and meeting at the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Posse Clubhouse, 19130 Rawhide Rd., Jamestown; the event starts at 6 p.m. with a no-host social and continues with barbecue tri-tip and chicken dinner at 7 p.m.; tickets are $25 with advance registration and $30 at the door; cowboy poet Bob Kelley will be on hand to provide entertainment; 533-8386. (Page 16)

MONEY MAN: Play by local awardwinning playwright Rick Foster, will premiere at Stage 3Theatre

WINES ON MAIN: Wine tasting, appetizers, Calaveras County Museum tours and more from 3 to 6 p.m.; historic Main Street, San Andreas; tickets $25 per person; calaveras.org/wines-on-main, 7545400.

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Sunday; tickets are $15; Tuolumne County teachers and middle and high school students are free with reservations; 208 S. Green St., Sonora; stage3.org, 536-1778. (Page

STCHS SPEAKER:The Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society will present a free program by La Grange rancher, Tim Erickson, who will speak about his family's role in the area's local history and the cattle drive his family does each spring and fall; 7 p.m.; Groveland Community Hall, Main Street, Groveland.

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GHOSTTOUR: Author Carol Biederman conducts a ghost tour at Columbia State Historic Park; 3 to 5 p.m.; $10; friendsofcolumbiashp.org.

Ranch Friends of the Library, this free Halloween event lasts from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Calaveras County Library in San Andreas; there will be scary stories for children at "Stage 1" and terrifying tales for teens and adults at "Stage 2" by the Mother Lode Storytelling Guild; food will be on sale from 5 to 6:30 p.m. by the Calaveras High School Band Boosters followed by a book giveaway, cookie walk, raffle, costume contest, and more; call the library at 754-6510 or Kathy Martinez at 7541803.

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TEATIME: The Aronos Club will host "Come to Tea with Glinda and Me or Watch Out for Those Flying Monkeys" from 1 to 4 p.m.; the scholarship fundraiser includes teas, homemade luncheon,dessert buff et,

"Not in Kansas Anymore" costume contest, raffles and entertainment; suggested donation is $13 per person with proceeds supporting scholarships; 37 Elkin St., downtown

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COLUMBIA NURSERY: Grateful Band; 1 p.m. Sunday; Columbia Nursery, 22004 Parrotts Ferry Rd.; tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advanceatLive Oa kMusic by calling 532-5305.

SONORA BACH FESTIVAL: Bach's Brunch is the culmination of a month-long series of musical events celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and other Baroque composers; this year's guest artist is Gordon Rowland; 12:30 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Sugar Pine; $35 admission includes food and entertainment; reservations required; tickets on sale at Mountain Bookshop in East Sonora; sonorabach.org, 5366330. (Page 7)

GYPSY SHACK: Grave Dig gers Jukebox, Harley Bourbon, The Honey Shots, tonight, 8 p.m.

Voodoo SexCult,Sexy Zombie, Friday, 8 p.m. Big Earl and the Crying Shame, Saturday, 8 p.m.

Karaoke, Wednesday, 7 p.m.; 18145 Main St., Jamestown.

HAUNTED BARN: 45-minute guided tour; 318 Main St., Copperopolis; dusk to 10 p.m. to Saturday, Oct. 31; adults $5, children younger than 12 are $3, reservations encouraged and group rates available; all proceeds benefit Butte Fire victims; 785-1466.

JACK DOUGLASS SALOON: Open mic, Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.

Live music by Whispering Smith, Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. Willie Tea Taylor and McDougall, starting at 6 p.m.Sunday; 22718 M ain St.; Columbia State Historic Park.

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TUESDAY TASTE FOR MENTORING: Mentoring Works hosts the Taste For Mentoring Soup Sampling and Art Show from 5 to 7 p.m.; Elks Lodge, 100 Elk Drive, Sonora; tickets are $20 per person; 533-1397 ext. 297. (Page 17)

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BLACK OAK CASINO: Deana Carter, acoustic show, tickets $20, tonight, 8 p.m. Wiz Kids, Friday, 9 p.m. Elena Keating and the R&B All Stars, Saturday, 9 p.m.; 19400Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne; blackoakcasino.corn.

HOTEL LEGER: Open mic, Friday, 9 p.m. Legal Addiction, live music, Saturday, 9 p.m.; 8304 Main St., Mokelumne Hill.

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ST. JAMES CONCERT SERIES: Presents an afternoon of love and romance with international opera stars Roy Stevens, Annalisa Winberg, and pianist Ron Brickman, in a program that features music from opera to Broadway and classical to Hollywood; 3 p.m.; The Red Church (St. James Episcopal Church) in downtown Sonora; tickets are $15 adults and $6 children, and are available at the Mountain Bookshop in East Sonora or by calling 5360825. (Page 9)

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SONORA COMM UNITY DRUM CIRCLE: All ages welcome and no experience necessary; 6 p.m. each Tuesday;free; Courthouse Parkin downtown Sonora; 984-3774.

WEDNESDAY 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.

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Bach Festivalconcudeswith brunch AC DC tribute band plays Copper Friday • What: Bach's Brunch.

• When:Sunday, 12:30 p.m.

• Where: Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Sugar Pine.

• Admission:$35.

• Info:sonorabach.org, 536-6330.

Bach's Brunch — the culmination of a month-long series of musical events celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and other Baroque composerswill conclude this year's Sonora Bach Festival on Sunday.

This year's guest artist is guitar virtuoso Gordon Rowland.

An international classical guitarist, Rowland is proficient in both flamenco and jazz guitar.

Rowland began private flamenco lessons in seventh grade and went on to study with Michael Lorimer at the University of California, Berkeley, and at master classes with Oscar Giglia and Christopher Parkening. He taught at the College of Idaho and a community college in Oregon as well as participat-

Sonora Bach Festival, which is now in its 39th year. Events held earlier this month include a Bach Singalong and Youth Concert, both held at Church of the 49ers in Columbia.

Reservations are required for Sunday's brunch, catered by Chef Dave Cooks. The menu, featuring custard-filled cornbread with maple syrup and eggs fl orentine,can be found online.

The $35 cost includes food and entertainment. Tickets can be purchased at Mountain Bookshop in East Sonora, online at sonorabach.org or by phone at 536-6330.

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Fuse Box, an AC/DC tribute band, will perform Friday night at Copperopolis Town Square.

The free show was originally scheduledforSept.12,butwas postponed due to the Butte Fire.

Fittingly, a fundraiser will be held during the concert, including a rafll e fora guitar,drum setand more. All donations will beneflt the Calaveras County Disaster Relief Fund.

Billed as "America's most authentic AC/DC experience," Fuse Box pays homage to one of the

most famous rock 'n' roll bands of all time. The Fresno-based group will begin its show at 7 p.m.

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Fuse Box to Copperopolis," said Kim Hamilton, spokeswoman for Castle & Cooke Calaveras, Inc. "Their rescheduled performance a little more than a month after the devastating Butte Fire is further evidence that our community is slowly getting back to normal."

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ing in numerous masters classes and workshops as an instructor.

Rowland has recorded several CDs, including one featuring duets with students who are now professional guitarists. His "Master Works" CD highlights his classical expertise with compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Albeniz Sor and Tarrega.

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'Money Man'playsthisweekend only atStage 3 • What: 'MoneyMan.' • When:Saturday and Sunday.

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

• Tickets: $1 5.

• Info:stage3.org, 536-1778.

"Money Man,"by local awardwinning playwright Rick Foster, will premiere at Stage 3 Theatre Company onSaturday with an encore matinee performance on Sunday.

A collaboration between Duende: Drama & Literature, This 'n That Films and Stage 3, "Money Man" will star local actor Tom Maguire as Alexander Hamilton in his final hours before his duel with Aaron Burr.

Fosterand Maguire founded Duende:Drama & Literature in 1998. "Money Man" is the 16th play they have produced, most of them keyed to the curriculum of the California schools. They have been seen all over California and in many other states, including Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Georgia, Louisiana,

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Tom Maguire plays Alexander Hamilton in "Money Man." Pennsylvania, Vermont, Maine, and New York.

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an impoverished immigrant bastard who shows up in the American Colonies just before the Revolution, becomes Washington's chief aide and protege, fights heroically, is a chief author of our Constitution and, as First Secretary of the

together in 1975 at Berkeley Stage Company," Maguire said.

"I had known him as a critic for the University of California's Daily Californian before that.

I think our collaboration works well because we communicate well. Not only do we both have

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monetary system," Foster said.

"He was devoutly hated by the leadersofthe slave states,especially Jefferson and Madison.

He gains great prestige among the progressive class, such as it was at the time, yet never completely outruns his outsider origins. When he concluded that his former friend, Aaron Burr, is a man without principles he unwisely says things in public that, under the Code Duello, allow Burr to challenge him to a duel. Through a series events that bewilder him, he winds up accepting the challenge."

M aguire is co-founder, artistic director, and principal actor of Duende: Drama & Literature.

Foster and Maguire have collaborated for decades.

"Rick and I started working

we also have solid backgrounds in the theater arts."

Playing historical figures may be familiarterritory for Maguire, but Hamilton is new ground in one important way.

"Alexander Hamilton is the first American political figure that I have played," he said.

"I' ve never had any particularly strong attraction to history, but I can depend on Rick to choose a person who will eventually really capture my attention. I think Hamilton's humble, disadvantaged background makes him an especiallyattractive character, since the Founding Fathers were generally from rather advantaged backgrounds."

Duende was founded in 1998 and"Money Man" will be their 16th production. This

penniless, in 1851, and "Inventing the West."

"Money Man" will be the central material for a Common Core unit, bringing American History to life for California eighth graders and high school juniors.

John C. Brown of This 'n That Films will create the video. His company recently scored a triumph with the release of their documentary "88 Days: Mark Twain Finds His Voice."

"Money Man" plays for this weekend only — 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets for the performance are $15.

Tuolumne County teachers and middle and high school students are freewith reservations.

For reservations, visit stage3. org or call 536-1778.

teamed up with Stage 3 Theatre Company. In 2002, Duende produced its California History Theater series at Stage 3. This included premieres of "Wicked Dick Three Eyes," a Gold Rush comedy about a Shakespearean

Sierra RepertoryTheatre's 'DrowsyChaperone' is clever, irresistible

By KATHIE ISAAC-LUKE For The Union Democrat

There is a new musical in town and it is an unequivocal gem. "The Drowsy Chaperone," which opened last week at Sierra Repertory Theatre in East Sonora, is a delightful mix of whimsy, comedy, spectacle, romance, song and exhilarating dance.

In short, this inspired production contains everything audiences love about musicals. It is easy to see why this show, which ran for more than a year on Broadway, garnered five Tony Awards.

Sonora audiences all know what a good director and choreographer Scott Viets is. Now we get to see just how terrific he

is asan actor.Vietsis a m arvel as the Man in Chair, the fan of musical theater who longs to be transportedto different worlds.

While addressing the audience about his musical proclivities, he selects a recording of a fictitious musical and puts a

vinyl record on the turntable. As the music envelopes the stage, his outmoded Manhattan apartment comes alive with colorful characters who are archetypes of 1920smusical theater.

The audience is transported to theestate ofthe ditzy Mrs. Tottendale. With the help and support of her long-suffering butler, she is hosting the wedding of Janet, a glamorous actress, to Robert,a handsome leading man. But, Janet's producer has been threatened by

the mob if he loses his lucrative leading lady. So, of course, he devisesa plan to sabotage the wedding.

Director and choreographer Russell Garrett has gathered an exceptionally fine cast for this production, and they all work together wonderfully.

The hostess, Mrs. Tottendale, is played with energy and charm bySamantha Wynn Greenstone. Greg Hoyt, in a wry, witty and understated performance, plays Underling, the butler.

Jennifer Wingerter is genuinely impressive in her role as

the charismatic actress, Janet.

She has a lovely, strong singing voiceand isgraceful and agile in a role that requires a number of acrobatic feats.

Mark Edwards is superb as the bridegroom, and Vince Wingerter is engaging as George, the best man who can' t locate a preacher. Together, they

Aldolpho, the vain and pretentious actor who is tapped to undermine the wedding by seducing the bride. As he preens and struts across the stage in

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tap duo to the song "Cold Feets."

Later, Edwards, blindfolded and on roller skates, performs an amazing duet with his betrothed.

Ty Smith is excellent as the beleaguered producer, Feldzeig. Throughout the play, he is hounded by two mobsters masquerading as pastry chefs, captivatingly played by Tim Stewart and Anthony Christopher Milfelt.

Sarah Schori is delightful as Kitty, Feldzeig's ambitious and not so naive girlfriend.

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Jan Leigh Herndon is hilarious as the jaded chaperone who accompanies Janet. With an assured stage presence and a strong singing voice, her character spends more time imbibing in cocktails and romancing Aldolpho than in supervising her charge.

Making a surprise landing as the play concludes is Joann Coleman in a stylish performance as Trix, the Aviatrix.

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St. JamesConcert Seriesstarts with romantic 'Amor,Amour,Amore' • What: St. James Concert Series.

• When: Sunday, 3 p.m.

• Where: The Red Church (St. James Episcopal Church), Sonora.

• Tickets: $1 5 adults, $6 children.

• Info: 536-0825.

The St. James Concert Series presents an afternoon of love and romance with international opera stars Roy Stevens and Annalisa Winberg, and pianist Ron Brickman, in a program that features music from opera, Broadway, classical, popular and Hollywood.

This performance will include works made famous by Placido Domingo, Renee Fleming, the Three Tenors, Andrea Bocellli, Sarah Brightmanand Josh Groban, including "All I Ask of You," "0 Sole Mio," and "Send in the Clowns." It will also explore the aspects of love — joy, separation and loss,love of country and family — in many languages and styles, as represented by composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Richard Strauss, Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi, FranzLehar,Sigmund Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber and many more.

Stevens, a baritone, is an international opera singer who has performed major roles in leading theatres and with symphony orchestras around the world — &om Teatro alla Scala in Milan to the Metropolitan Opera, Barcelona's

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Annalisa Winberg and Roy Stevens perform Sunday in Sonora.

Gran Theatre del Liceu, Dresden's Semperoper, Valencia Symphony, and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. In 2012, he was honored to portray the Albanian national hero Skanderbeg, in an opera of the same name, during the NationalCelebration of100Yearsof Independence, aunique collabora-

category and has recently debuted two new roles: The Doge in Verdi's "I due Foscari" with West Edge Opera and Nilakantha in Delibes' ''Lakme" with California Opera Association. Next year, Stevens will serveastheco-producer and lead singer of the western-style operapremiere in N epal,ofthe

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fusion opera, "Arjuna's Dilemma,"

diplomacy. He has sung internationally as dramatic baritone and Heldentenor since his international debutin 1987.When Stevens and Winberg last sang a concert in the Red Church, he performed as a Heldentenor, but now he is enjoying his return to the baritone

by Douglas Cuomo. In this opera, based on the Bhagavad Gita, Stevens will perform the Voice of Prince Arjuna, singing in Sanskrit.

Winberg, a soprano, is an international opera singer who has performed with many orchestras and opera theatres, including the

Dallas Opera, Boston Opera Theatre, German National Theatre of Weimar, New Israeli Opera, Kamptal Festpiele, Tirole Festspiele, National Theatre of Guatemala, New York Opera Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and many others. She was honored to be involved with the Albanian National Richard Wagner Premiere as leading soprano, performing both Elizabeth and Venus, and as vocal/language coach for the opera "Tannhauser."

Winberg has won numerous international vocal competitions, including the Zachary Competition in Los Angeles; the Ismaele Voltolini Competition (Mantova, Italy), the Cittta' di Ercolano (Naples, Italy) Competition, and the Luciano Pavarotti/Opera Company of Philadelphia Competition.

She is also a successful trainer of voices, from classical to pop and mariachi, and is looking forward to participating in the production of "Arjuna's Dilemma" in Nepal, which will be performed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Patan Durbar Square, where so many ancient temples were

destroyed by recent earthquakes.

This special international collaboration will be part of the reconstruction effort and will help bringmuch needed attention and tourism to Nepal.

Brickman, a pianist, began his studiesatthepianoatthe age of eight in his home town of West

Point in Calaveras County. He gave his first solo recital at the age of 10, performing the "Liebestraum" of Liszt among other works, and continued his studies through high school.

Brickman attended Stanford University and then MIT, where he received a doctorate in political science. His first position was at the University of Strasbourg in France. At this time, he renewed his interest in music and made the acquaintance of several young musicians who later became international concert artists. In 1991, he returned to his home town of West Point and shortly thereafter founded the Mother Lode Friends of Music, a classical music performance society based in Amador County. He now performs several concertsa year asrecitalist,chamber musician, accompanist and soloist with orchestra.

Stevens and Winberg have been married since 1987. They have performed professionally in 23 countries, on five continents, and in 14 languages and have touched the educational lives of more than 500,000 students across the United States through their renowned inspirational educational program: Amazing Vox School Residencies.

Future concerts in the St. James Concert Series are: The Messiah Sing-Along, Dec. 20; Jason Sia, pianist, Feb. 21; Trio 180, April 24; Golden Bough, May 22. Season ticketsare available for$45.

'Drowsy' audience leaves energized Continued from Page8 Rounding out the ensemble are JonathanReinhart,Galen Schloming and Ashley Whiting.

Garrett's choreography is outstanding and the fast-paced action moves along seamlessly.

From the fanciful sets by Dana Moran Williams to the dazzling costumes by Ryan Moiler and the expert lighting

by Peter Leibold, everything in this production works together

to enhance the whole.

A s formidable as isthe cast in this valentine to and send-up of earlier musicals, this play belongs to Viets. With his impeccable comic delivery and wry observations, his Man in Chair frames the action and brings it all together.

As he revels in the proceedings while skewering their excesses, his running comments are delivered so naturally, it is almost as though he is impro-

vising it all in the moment.

As an energized audience filed out of the theater in this nearly flawless opening production, I heard comments of "amazing," "spectacular," and "fun." To which I would like to add clever, surprising and irresistible.

"The Drowsy Chaperone" runs through Nov. 22 at SRT's East Sonora Theater. For tickets, call 532-3120 orvisitsierrarep.org.

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• Friday, Oct. 30, 7 to 9:30 p.m.

• Saturday, Oct.31,7 to 9:30 p.m.

Admission to the evening shows is $8 per person.

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Saturday is $1 per person. The matinee is a demonstration with the lights on, suitable for all ages.

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Staffed by a "skeleton crew," the populartrain rides depart at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m.

On Saturdays, the excursion train will be pulled by Sierra No. 3 (the "Movie Star Locomotive") and on Sundays by a vintage diesel locomotive.

Train passengers are encouraged to get in the spirit and dress up according to these weekly themes: "Pirates and Princesses" (Saturday and Sunday), and "Witches and Wizards" (Oct. 31 to Nov. 1).

Children will also receive a fun Halloween party favor while supplies last.

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Tickets for "Harvest Haunt Express" train rides (which include the regular park admission) are $15 adults, $10 children ages 6 to 17, while ages 5 and younger are free. To make advance online reservations, visit railtown1897.org or call 984-3953formore information.

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All HallowsFantasyFairestrikes backfor seventhyear in Sonora • What: All Hallows Fantasy Faire.

• When: Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Where: Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora.

• Tickets: Adult presale $12 ($16 at gate) Saturday; $15 Sunday; children ages 6 to 12 cost $5.

• Information: allhallowsfaire.corn, 800-446-1333.

The seventh annual All Hallows Fantasy Faire returns to the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora this weekend.

This year's theme will celebrate the world of "Star Wars," and the festival has been dubbed, "All Hallows Strikes Back!" Characters from the legendary "Star Wars" epics will be on hand for the two-day costume play event.

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"There's some pretty ingenious costumes at this fair," said Patrick Karnahan, co-organizer of thefestival.

Live music will be performed by the Wicked Tinkers, Pine Box Boys and Black Irish Band.

Other entertainment includes jugglers, fire-eaters and magicians.

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Live music at this weekend's All Hallows Fantasy Faire include the Pine Box Boys (above) and Wicked Tinkers (below) in addition to Sonora-based Black Irish Band.

again be featured at this year' s faire. The festival will present the Dark Boar Vikings along with the Celtic Warriors.

The faire is hosting a Community Day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday. This year, the faire is teaming up with area nonprofit organizations. Children ages 6 to 12 will receive free admission with an adult ticket purchase

The centerpiece for the faire is the Celtic Village Marketplace, where more than 50 vendors and craftsmen will showcase their work. The marketplace features holiday shopping as well as a food court with a variety of traditional and modern food. The village will also o8er the Slaughtered Lamb Tavern, featuring ales,beers,and "frightful adult beverages," organizers said.

Throughout the weekend, hundreds of strange creatures are expected to visit the faire. Those include dragons, minotaurs, ghost pirates, skeletons, witches, furry

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ishable canned food item.

The day also includes free pumpkins to the first 100 kids, a costume contest, and children' s attractions and entertainment.

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Family-friendly entertainment includes high-energy jugglers, ghost stories by Carpathian, "Fairyland," a pumpkin patch, Professor Algernon nSteampunk Illusionist,n pirate school and more.

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Continuedfrom Page 15 There will also be trick-or-treating with the vendors and encampments for the kids and a children' s costume contest.

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ditional "Burning of the Harvestman."

As for live music, the Wicked Tinkers will headline this year' s festival with their tribal Celtic sounds.

The Black Irish Band will be making an appearance at the faire with their pirate shanties. The band will be also celebrating the releaseoftheir25th CD titled, "Give us all Yer Whiskey."

For the first time, the faire will present the 'hilariously macabre" Pine Box Boys, organizers said.

Also featured this year will be Highland Bagpipers.

Karnahan said with a variety of live entertainment, creative costumes and ideal fall weatherforecast to be mostly sunny in the upper 70s — the festival is shap-

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This weekend's All Hallows Fantasy Faire will have a "Star Wars" theme. The festival precedes the hotly-anticipated new film "Star Wars: Episode Vll — The Force Awakens," which hits theaters Dec. 18. ing uptobe a memorable one.

"I think this is going to be our best year yet," he said.

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The All Hallows Fantasy Faire will feature a fire-breathing dragon, live music, magicians, large costume contest, and the traditional "Burning of the Harvestman."

Antique Fair held at Farm Bureauhosts dinner Craft fair cancelled Tuolumne Memorial An Antique Fair will be held this weekend at the Tuolumne Memorial Hall. The fair opens Saturday morningand ends at3p.m .

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An Antique Fair will be held this weekend in Tuolumne.

— &om 8 to 9 a.m.— is a preview for collectors who shop early. The preview costs $5, but after 9 a.m.

Saturday the admission for the remainderofthefairisfree.

Items for sale at the fair include antique and vintage furniture, kitchenware, art and other collectables.

Organizerssaid thefairaccomplishes a number of community goals: recycling of unwanted items &om one person to another, helping families deal with possessions in an estate sale, and generating

The Tuolumne County Farm Bureau will host its 67th annual dinner and meeting on Saturday at the Tuolumne County Sheriffs Posse Clubhouse at 19130 Rawhide Rd. in Jamestown.

The event starts at 6 p.m.

with a no-host social and continues with a barbecue tri-tip and chicken dinner at 7 p.m. providedby Mike Quinones of Lightening Quick Catering.

Tickets are $25 with advance registration and $30 at the door. A fundraiser for the "Ag in the Classroom" program will be held at the event.

Cowboy Poet Bob Kelley will

funds for nonprofit organizations.

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Participating at the fair is a class &om the Mother Lode Christian School, who are using donations to raise funds for a school trip. Call 743-5302formore information.

tainment.

The election of the 201516 BoardofDirectors for the Tuolumne County Farm Bureau will take place at the

dinner. Nominated to serve on the board are Terri Arington, Lettie Beeman, Bob Brennan, Jesse Cover, Shaun Crook, Rose Engler, Sasha Farkas, Ken Fleming, Bill Gaiser, Dick Gaiser, Chris Hammond, Ron Peterson, Dave Pish, Zach Rehder, and Nathan Rosasco.

The Tuolumne County Farm Bureau was established in 1947, representing the interestsofthe agricultural community and the rural way of life.

The Farm Bureau volunteersrepresent agribusiness on county, state and national issues of importance to Tuolumne County agriculture.

The bureau has been actively involved in dealing with the aftermath of the massive Rim Fire, the "Ag Element" of the county's General Plan, and issues surrounding water.

The Calaveras County Garden Club has cancelled its Garden andCraft Faire,previously scheduled for Saturday in Angels Camp.

"Due to the devastating Butte Fire, members of our club as well as vendors signed up to participate have been dislocatedand/or adversely affectedby the fire and unable to partici pate,"organizers said.

"We aresorry forthe cancellation and send all our friends and neighbors our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time."

For more information about the club, visitcalaverascountygardenclub.org.

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Event combines soup, art with fundraising 'Artist in the Woods'set for Saturday

• What: 'Taste for Mentoring.'

• When: Tuesday, 5 to 7 p.m.

• Where: Elks Lodge, 100 Elk Drive, Sonora.

• Tickets: $20 per person.

• Info: 533-1 397, ext. 297

Mentoring Works will host the TasteFor Mentoring Soup Sampling and Art Show on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Sonora Elks Lodge.

The event benefits the Mentoring Worksprogram, which matches caring adults in the community with at-risk children under the guidance of the Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency.

Mentoring Works has served hundreds of children since it began in 1997. Each year, mentors donate more than 3,000 hours of time in one-on-one mentoring with children in the program.

"Taste for Mentoring showcases the finest soups &om our finest restaurants and caterers," said Elena Linehan, Mentoring Works coordinator. "We have eight restaurants joining us this year.

W e appreciate the supportofallof these fine establishments."

Participants this year include Alicia's Sugar Shack, Be Wok & Sushi, Chef Dave Cooks, the Pine Tree at Sonora Oaks Hotel and Conference Center, Pinocchio's, Seven Sisters at Black Oak Casino Resort, and Willow Steakhouse.

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In addition to eight soups, turkey &om Diestel Turkey Ranch will be served. ''We are pleased to have eight local artists either displaying their art or donating fine art pieces for raffle," Linehan said.

Participating artists are Jerome

Andrews, Terri Arington, Barbara Conley, Diana Eppler, Leslie Hurst, Patrick Karnahan, Michael Severin, and Charles Waldman.

Live music will be performed by Dominick Restivo.

A silent auction of items &om local businesses will also be held

at the event.

featured artist for October; Sue King will be featured for November and December;350 Main St.,M urphys; hoveywine.corn, 728-9999.

1, fundraiser to benefit the Calaveras Community Foundation Fire Disaster Relief Fund; 8317 Main St., Mokelumne Hill; gallerypetroglyphe.corn, 286-1387.

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.

SERVENTE'S HISTORIC SALOON: Eva Walker of Angels Camp and Diana Boyd of Sonora will be displayed until Tuesday;64 S.W ashington St.,Sonora.

''We appreciate the support &om the community for our silent auction and from our business sponsors," Linehan added.

Event organizers can be contact-

ed at ATCAA by calling 533-1397, ext. 297.

The Stanislaus National Forest, in partnership with Three Forests InterpretiveAssociation, presents Dona Seegers' "Design and Discovery: An Artist' s Process" &om 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The event is an interactive art workshop with Seegers, a multi-media artist &om Maine.

Students will create a collage or mobile reflecting their personal experience with the Stanislaus National Forest.

Participants are asked to meet at the Summit Ranger Station in Pinecrest. Cost is $50.

Register online at 3forests.us or call Marie Malo at 965-3434, ext. 5343. The workshop is limited to 15 adult students. At the workshop, participants will paint both sides of rugged watercolor paper with acrylic paint using a method Seegers has developed for her artwork. They will then take an excursion into the forestto collectideasfrom nature for the afternoon session.

A digital camera and a small notebook is encouraged for this process. The paintings will then be tom, cut and sculpted into layeredcollages orhanging mobile s.

ARTSSCENE MIBITS, 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 Muggleton; 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.

ART STUDIO B:Offers local artists without a venue a place to showtheir art on Second Saturday; various mediums featured, including photography, jewelry and ceramics; 19W. Bradford St., Sonora (above the Ventana Art Gallery); featured artists for November are Linda Webb and Irene Deaver.

BANNY'S RESTAURANT: Photography of Jim Hassay will be displayed this month; 17566 Lime Kiln Rd., Sonora.

HOVEY WINERY:Annie Fountain is

PETROGLYPHE GALLERY: Workshops include Erin Dertner's "Palette Knife Painting in Oil," Saturday and Sunday; Dale Laitinen's "Paint the Sierra Watercolor Workshop" Nov. 13 to 15; Concerts include Ancora Trio, Nov.

SONORA JOE'S COFFEE SHOPPE: "From Dreams to Screams: An Art Show" runs during the month of October; 140 S. Washington St., 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; "Americana Acrylics," Friday; "Kids Klub," Saturday; 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 from throughout California; exhibits include Leslie Hurst, "The French Connection," through Nov. 22.

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Oct. 31; registration starts at 10 a.m.; prizes will be awarded for costumes in various categories; children should bring their own bag to collect candy.

MARK WILLS:Country music artist Mark Wills will perform at 8 p.m.

Thursday,Oct.29,atBlackOak Casino's Willow Creek Lounge, 19400Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne; tickets are $20; blackoakcasino.corn.

COLUMBIA HALLOWEEN:Friends of Columbia State Historic Park and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce help sponsor "Boo Boulevard: Halloween in Columbia" from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31; a variety of activities will be available for children and adults, including more than 15 trick-or-treat stops for visitors dressed in Halloween costumes; beginning at 4 p.m., visitors can also bring their carved pumpkins to the Columbia Museum at the center of town for the annual Illumination of the Jack-o-Lanterns; for more information, visit parks.ca.gov/columbia, call 5889128 or stop in the Columbia Museum on the park's Main Street.

PHANTOM OFTHE OPERA: Ironstone Vineyards silent movie series features showing at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and matinee showing at noon Saturday, Oct. 31; performing live will be Dave Moreno on the pipe organ with opera singer Linda Small; $22.50, plus tax and gratuity, includes buffet, dessert, popcorn and movie; 1894 Six Mile Rd., Murphys; call 728-1251 for reservations.

HALLOWEEN PARTY:Saddle Creek Golf Resort hosts a Halloween Casino and Dance Party with games, dancing, foodand costume contest;doors open at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30; 1001 Saddle Creek Drive, Copperopolis; tickets $30; call 785-7400 for reservations.

HALLOWEEN DANCE:DJ, dance contest, prizes for best dressed, adults only, no-host bar; 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30; Native Sons Hall, 389 Main St., Murphys; $15 at the door with proceeds benefiting the Murphys Food Pantry at the Murphys Senior Center.

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL:Columbia Elementary School's annual event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

and spooky stories for children of all ages at the gazebo in Rocca Park; trick-or-treating will last from 11 a.m. to noon along Jamestown's Main Street followed by a parade with Model A cars; games and more will be offered at Jamestown Elementary School.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL:Sierra Waldorf School's Halloween Festival will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31; the school is transformed with a garden of fairy tales, a hay maze, a tall ship, puppet shows and more; the evening ends with a bonfire and music; open to the public and there is a suggested donation of $5 per family; food and drinks will be available for purchase; 19234 Rawhide Rd., Jamestown; 9840454.

HALLOWEEN PARADE:The Junction shopping center in East Sonora hosts the annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest at 11 a.m. Saturday,

ROCKY HORROR:A singalong showing of "Rocky Horror Picture Show" to benefit Murphys Creek Theatre; party 11 p.m., with midnight

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Sunday 6:30 p.m. — "Tuscany 8t More," produced by Lloyd Kramer.

8:30 p.m. — "San Andreas Airport Day." Monday 10 a.m. "Tammy's Window on Calaveras: Quilts of Honor," guest Gail Belmont.

7 p.m. — "Crossing Frontiers: Portrait of a World Citizen," presented by Bahai Faith.

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

Tuesday

10 a.m. — "Jenny's Kitchen," hosted by Jenny Baxter, "Salmon in Puffed Pastry."

4 p.m. — "Way Out West In 1861 with Pat Kaunert as Mark Twain and Fiddler Dave Rainwater."

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

Wednesday 10 a.m. - u Get Healthy With Shana: Special ExercisesPart Five."

11 a.m. — "Mother Lode Friends of Music: Orchestra Masterpieces of the Russian Repertoire."

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Following tonight's Deana Carter show at Black Oak Casino, Mark Wills takes the Willow Creek Lounge stage next Thursday, Oct. 29.

Saturday, Oct. 31; carnival booths, hauntedhouse,themed basket raff le, tri-tip sandwiches and more; first 60 children get a free trick-or-treat bag; money raised goes toward field trips.

HARVEST FESTIVAL:The Promotion Club of Jamestown, the Jamestown PTO and Jamestown Elementary School host a Halloween event starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, with storyteller Claudia Tonge telling fun

showing Saturday, Oct. 31; tickets online at murphyscreektheatre.org, 728-8422.

ROUEMRE R PHOENIX FESTIVAL:Butte Fire benefit with live music by the Little Fuller Band, The Hot Dark, Grover Anderson, Risky Biscuits, and The Brothers Stong & Co.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1; Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Rd., Murphys; $10 adults, $5 children ages 5 to 12; kids 4 and younger are free; all proceeds go to Calaveras Community Foundation's Disaster Relief Fund; to help or for more information, email buttefirebenefitigmail.corn.

COMMUNITY BAND:The Calaveras Community Band's Fall Concert will be held at Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp; 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1; there is no admission charge, but donations will be accepted; all money raised will be donated to the Mokelumne Hill Volunteer Firefighters Association; 728-9057, 533-0941.

ANCORATRIO:Petroglyphe Gallery's fine art concert series finale and Butte Fire benefit featuring trio of symphony musicians from Tuolumne and Calaveras counties; wine tasting begins at 3:30 p.m., with concert starting at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1; tickets are $25 advance, $27 day of performance; 8317 Main St., Mokelumne Hill; gallerypetroglyphe.corn, 286-1387.

AII. 8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from Oct. 22 to 29.

The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system.

Thursday 10 a.m. "Mother Lode Friends of Music: Latin Concert."

7 p.m. "Mind Matters: Adult Parents With ADHD." 8 p.m. "Ask Attorney Steve: Workman's CompPart Two." Friday 6 p.m. "Fridays With Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle, -

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7 p.m. "You at the Law," with Bob Lally and Steve Cilente, "Notary Public."

7:30 p.m. "Stormwater Monitoring and Erosion Control 2015 Training Session," speaker Rich Muhl.

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

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

Thursday 7:00 p.m. — "Area 12 / HICAP — Part One," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn, guest Debbie Shally.

7:30 p.m. — "Area 12/ HICAP — Part Two," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn, guest Debbie Shally.

8 p.m. — eAsk Attorney Steve," with Sheriff Gary Kuntz, "Home Invasion."

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41 years ago Oct. 12, 1974 Dear editor: Iattended the Curtis Creek-Sonora girls basketball game on Sept. 25. It was the saddest game I' ve attended in the last two years. The score was 64-8 in Curtis Creek's favor.

Why? Because the Curtis Creek coach allowed two girls, both two feet taller than all the other girls, to play the entire game. One girl scored 33 points, which is a hoop record, and the other scored 25. While these girls played the entire game, their teammates, totalingclose to 20,saton the bench. It was really hard to watch.

52 years ago Oct. 22, 1963 LOCAL HAPPENINGS: • Sierra Railroad crews cleared the wreck of the old No. 28 steam train from the Jamestown curve where it jumped the trackSaturday afternoon in a derailment that could have been disastrous, but in which no one was injured.

• A young federal prison escapee and his uncle, accused of helping him escape, were arrested by FBI agents Friday in a cabin above Groveland.

62 years ago Oct. 23, 1953 LONGHORN CLUB — This popular cafe and tavern on the Sonora-Columbia highway at Browns Flat is making preliminary plans for their fourth anniversary party, which will be held on Halloween evening. Built from the former Walnut Service Station in 1949, the Longhorn has long been one of the lead-

Oct. 16, 1909 The "New Era" reports a mysterious robbery of the Rainier Saloon in Tuolumne last Friday night. The burglar got away with two hundred cigars and $10 in gold coin.

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Seen above with this "bevy of bathing girls" was a brand new Ford roadster donated by the Sonora Garage andshowrooms. The car,a V-8 Deluxe, was given away on Oct 29, 1932,to some lucky person holding the winning ticket at a Lions Club Halloween Ball held in the Sonora Union High School gymnasium. Pictured (from left): Anna Farrar, Cheryl Sims, Alice Van Harlingen and Harriet Hartvig.

Van Harlingen (seated in the car) was the daughter of this paper's associate editor. ing restaurants in the county and is the popular rendezvous for parties and dinners by many organizations.

67 years ago Oct. 29, 1948 A night of song and music featuringvocal soloists and groups, novelty dance numbers and comic skits, was presented to a capacity house at the Sonora Union High School auditorium Wednesday evening, when members of the Girls' League and Boys' Service Club presented an old time minstrel show entitled "Sunflower Serenade." The auditorium was filled to overflowing,and more than seventy-

five persons were turned away.

Cleverly made up in black-faced characters, the castperformed fast-moving routines and tap numbers.

84 years ago Oct. 10, 1931 DAVID GEOLZ paid a fine of $10 to Justice of the Peace A. A. Neale this week for driving his automobile "recklessly." He was cited by Captain Frank Held of the Sonora traffic squad. Goelz was also order to stop driving his machine for 30 days.

GROVER C. HEARN, the man who was prospecting near Columbia a short while ago and went to San Francisco to see his wife unexpectedly, and shot her and a man she was with in an apartment, has been freed of the charge, his actions being deemed justifiable.

EDITORIAL — Some folks are not happy unless they are proving that the world has completely gone to the dogs. According to a New York University

professor, whistling is a sign of low mentality. He thinks it is a confession of defeat. But our whistlers in Sonora should not become too much discouraged by this censure. At least when their mouths are emitting whistled tunes, they are not souring their neighbors with disparaging talk, or uttering scorching cuss words.

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102 years ago Oct. 18, 1913 • A crew of Indians have been mining on the river below Knights Ferry with good success all summer. Unusually low water levels caused by the drought have enabled them to work paying spots.

Sometimes they take dirt out of holes that is up to their heads with water. They have stayed in one place all summer, and the people to whom they sell gold say that

Oct. 23, 1892 MIRACLE CURE — After the Grip,and afterTyphoid Fever, Diphtheria, Pneumonia, or other prostrating diseases,Hood'sSarsaparilla is just what is need to restore the strength and vigor so much desired, and to expel all poisons from the blood. Central Drug Store, Washington St., Sonora, Samuel Trewartha, Proprietor.

138 years ago Oct. 29, 1877 • The stage to Bodie has made regular trips since it started, and it has been reasonably on time.

The stage due here on Wednesday morning, however, was quite late.

Passengers had to be taken on by one of McLean's stages out of Milton before reaching the river.

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perfectedeveryday,and hereafter the Bodiestagepromises to leave and arrive on time at each end of the route.

• The Long Tom Saloon, on the corner of Washington and Linobergstreets,keepstothe highest standards for furnishing its patrons with first-rate Wines, Liquors and Cigars. None but the finest — try them and be

convinced. Editor'snote: The Long Tom Saloon was one of theOld West's most famous watering holes

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Bridge of Spies Historical drama starring Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda, Amy Ryan, Eve Hewson, Peter McRobbie, Billy Magnussen, Austin Stowell, directed by Steven Spielberg. A dramatic thriller set againstthe backdrop ofa series of historic events, the film tells the story of James Donovan, a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the near-impossible task to negotiate thereleaseofa captured American U-2 pilot. Rated PG-13.

Two hours, 21 minutes.

Crimson Peak Horror romance starring Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleato, Charlie Hunnam, Jim Beaver, Burn Gorman, Leslie Hope, Doug Jones, directed by Guillermo del Toro. After marrymg the charming and seductive Sir Thomas Sharpe, young Edith finds herself swept away to his remote gothic mansion in the English hills. Also living there is Lady Lucille, Thomas' alluring sister and protector of her family's dark secrets. Able to communicate with the dead, Edith triestodecipher the mystery behind the ghostly visions that haunt her new home.

As she comes closer to the truth, Edith may learn that true monstersare made offlesh and blood.

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Jack Black, Odeya Rush and Dylan Minnette in "Goosebumps." The family-friendly movie, based on the popular book series, earned $23.5 million to become the No. 1 movie in America. secret: the creatures that his storiesmade famous are real, and Stine protects his readers by keeping them locked up in their books. When Stine's creations are unintentionally released &om their manuscripts, Zach's life takes a turn for the weird. In a crazy night of adventure, it's up to Zach, Hannah, Champ, and Stine to team up and get allofthese figments of Stine's imaginationincluding Slappy the Dummy, the girl with the haunted mask, the gnomes and many more â&#x20AC;&#x201D; back in the books where they belong to save the town. Rated PG. One hour, 43 minutes.

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Animated comedy fantasy starGoosebumps ring the voices of Adam Sandier, Fantasy adventure starring Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Ryan Lee, Amy Ryan, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, Jillian Bell, Halston Sage, Steven and David Spade, directed by Krueger, directed by Rob LetterGenndy Tartakovsky.

Now that man. Upset about moving &om a Dracula has opened the Hotel big city to a small town, teenager Transylvania's doors to humans, Zach Cooper finds a silver lining things are changing for the better; when he meets the beautiful however, Drac is secretly worried girl, Hannah, living right next that his half-human grandson, door, and makes a quick friend in Dennis, isn't showing his vampire Champ. But every silver lining side. So, while Mavis and Johnny has a cloud, and Zach's comes are away, Drac enlists his &iends when he learns that Hannah's to help him put the boy through a mysterious dad is in fact R.L. "monster-in-training" boot camp.

Stine, the author of the bestsellBut things really get batty when ing Goosebumps series. As Zach Drac's cantankerous, old-school starts learning about the strange dad pays an unexpected visit. family next door, he soon discovRated PG. One hour, 29 minutes. ers that Stine holds a dangerous

3em and the Holograms Musical adventure starring Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Aurora Perrineau, Hayley Kiyoko, Molly Ringwald, Isabella Rice, Barnaby Carpenter, Nathan M oore, directed by Jon M. Chu.As a small-town girl catapults &om underground video sensation to global superstar, she and her three sisters begin a one-in-a-million journey of discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden. The four aspiring musicians will take the world by storm when they see that the key to creating your own destiny lies in finding your own voice. Rated PG. One

Kate Hudson, Zooey Deschanel, Danny McBride, Scott Caan, Leem Lubany, Arian Moayed, Bruce Willis, directed by Barry Levinson.

A has-been rock manager from Van Nuys, California stumbles upon a once-in-a-lifetime voice in a remote Afghan cave in Rock the Kasbah, a dramatic comedy inspired by stranger-than-fiction, real-life events. Richie Lanz, dumped and stranded in wartorn Kabul by his last remaining client, discovers Salima Khan, a Pashtun teenager with a beautiful

Comedy starring Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo, Anders Holm, JoJo Kushner, Andrew Rannells, Adam Devine, Zack Pearlman, directed by Nancy Meyers. Starting a new job can be a difficult challenge, especially if you' re already retired. Looking to get back into the game, 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker seizes the opportunity to become a senior intern at an online fashion site.

Ben soon becomes popular with his younger co-workers, including Jules Ostin, the boss and founder of the company. Whitta ker's charm, wisdom and sense of humor help him develop a special bond and growing &iendship with Jules. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 1 minute.

The Last Witch Hunter Fantasy adventure starring Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood, Rose Leslie, Julie Engelbrecht, Michael Caine, directed by Breck Eisner. The modern world holds many secrets, but the most astounding secret of all is that witches still live amongst us;vicious supernatural creatures

intent on unleashing the Black Death uponthe world.Rated PG13.One hour,46 m inutes.

The Martian

Science fiction drama starring voice and the courageous dream Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, of becoming the first woman to Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael compete on national television in Afghanistan's version of "American Pena, Kate Mara, Sean Bean, hour, 58 mintues.

Stan, directed by Ridley Idol." Richie partners with a savvy Sebastian Pan Scott. During a manned mission to hooker, apairofhard-partying Fantasy adventure starring Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is war profiteers and a hair-trigger Hugh Jackman,GarrettHedlund, mercenary and, braving dangerous presumed dead after a fierce storm Rooney Mara, Levi Miller, Kathy and left behind by his crew. But Burke, directed by Joe Wright. Liv- cultural prejudices, manages his Watney has survived and finds new protegee into becoming the ing a bleak existence at a London himself stranded and alone on the "Afghan Star."

Rated R. One hour, orphanage, 12-year-old Peter hostile planet. With only meager finds himself whisked away to the 46 minutes. supplies, he must draw upon his Steve 3obs fantastical world of Neverland. ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist Biography drama starring Adventure awaits as he meets and find a way to signal to Earth Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, that he is alive. Millions of miles new friend James Hook and the warrior Tiger Lily. They must band Seth Rogen, Jeff Daniels, Michael away, NASA and a team of interStuhlbarg, Katherine Waterston, together to save Neverland from national scientists work tirelessly John Ortiz, Sarah Snook, directed to bring "the Martian" home, while the ruthless pirate Blackbeard.

by Danny Boyle. Set backstage at Along the way, the rebellious boy his crewmates concurrently plot three iconic product launches and a daring, if not impossible, rescue discovers his true destiny, becomending in 1998 with the unveiling ing the hero forever known as mission. As these stories of incredPeter Pan. Rated PG. One hour, 51 of the iMac, the film takes viewers ible bravery unfold, the world behind the scenes of the digital minutes. comestogetherto rootforW atney's revolution to paint an intimate Rock the Kasbash safe return. Rated PG-13. Two portrait of the brilliant man at its Comedy starring Bill Murray, hours, 22 minutes.

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JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO: Boyz II Men, Nov. 19. Micky Dolenz, "Monkees Christmas," Dec.4.House of Floyd, the music of Pink Floyd, Dec. 18; 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson; jacksoncasino.corn, 800-8229466.

SACRAMENTO STATE: "Going Forward, Looking Back," collective works by Sac State art instructor Brenda Louie, running through Saturday at the University Library Gallery Annex; "Earth Island," free exhibit running through Dec. 19 at the University's Library Gallery; 916278-6166, 916-278-4189.

MARIPOSA SYMPHONY: Mariposa Symphony Orchestra begins its 14th season with a performance at 7 p.m.

Saturday in the Fiester Auditorium of Mariposa County High School; tickets are $6 adults, $4 students; 966-3155.

SUTTER CREEK THEATER:Red Moon Road,Nov. 6.Rita Hosking, Nov. 7. T Sisters, Nov. 13. Lacy J. Dalton, Nov. 28. Black Irish Band, Dec. 12. Sourdough Slim's Wild and Woolly Revue, Dec. 19; 44 Main St., Sutter Creek; suttercreektheater.corn.

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CAPITAL STAGE:"A Doll's House,"

by Henrik Ibsen, through 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.

CROCKER ART MUSEUM: "Back to Life: Bay Area Figurative Drawings," through May 1; 216 0 St., Sacramento; crockerartmuseum.org, 916-808-7000.

FRESNO CONVENTION CENTER:

SAP CENTER: Mare Anthony and Carlos Vives, Sunday. Garth Brooks with Trisha Yearwood, Nov. 13 to 14. Juan Gabriel, Nov. 27. TransSiberian Orchestra, "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve," Dec. 3. The Weeknd, "The Madness Fall Tour," Dec. 6. Alejandro Fernandez, Dec. 13.

Harlem Globetrotters, Jan. 15 to 24.

BlackSabbath, Feb.9.Disney on Ice: Frozen,Feb.17 to 22.Selena Gomez, May 11; 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose; sapcenter.corn.

YOSHI'S OAKLAND: The Pedrito Martinez Group, Saturday. Karrin Allyson, Oct. 22. Madeleine Peyroux, Oct.27 and 28.Judy Collins,Nov.4 and 5. The Ann Wilson Thing, Nov. 23 and 24; 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland; yoshis.corn, 510-238-9200.

THE STATE THEATRE:Films showing include" Meet the Patels," through Oct. 29; 1307 J St., Modesto; thestate.org, 527-4697.

'VAllEY BOB HOPE THEATRE:The Temptations Review, Friday. Pink Floyd Concert Experience, Nov. 7.

Natalie Cole, Dec. 4; 242 E. Main St., Stockton; stocktonlive.corn, 3731400.

Jan. 10. "Jewel City: Art from San Francisco's Panama-Pacific International Exposition," through Jan. 10. "Oscar de la Renta," March 12 to May 30; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; deyoung.famsf.org, 415750-3600.

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Judas Priest with guest Mastodon, Friday. Godsmack, with guest Red Sun Rising, Nov. 8. Riverdance, Nov. 16. The Nutcracker, Nov. 28 and 29. Holiday Jam featuring Big Sean, Kid lnk, and more, Dec. 12; fresnoconventioncenter.corn.

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: An Evening with Rob Lowe, tonight. Sinbad, Friday. Willy Tea Taylor CD Release, Friday. War, Oct. 29. Vladimir Chernov, Oct. 30.

Riverdance, Nov. 10 to 12. Hairspray, Nov. 12 to 15. Elf The Musical, Nov.

WEST SIDE THEATRE:"Blithe Spirit," presented by the West Side Players, Friday to Nov. 1; Johnny Cash tribute with James Garner, Nov. 13; Fleetwood Mask tribute band, Nov. 21; 1331 Main St., Newman; westsidetheatre.org, 862-4490.

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ASIAN ART MUSEUM: "Woven 17 to 18. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dec. Luxuries: Indian Persian and 2. Dave Coulier, live stand-up, Dec. Turkish Textiles," through Nov. 1.

"Exquisite Nature: 20 Masterpieces 18; 1000 I St., downtown Modesto; galloarts.org, 338-3105. of Chinese Paintings," through Nov. 1. "Picturing Sound, Creating Mood," HAGGIN MUSEUM: "Picasso, Miro through Nov. 22. "Yoong Bae: 8t Hawaii Five-0: Prints from the Continuity and Pursuit," through Dec. 13. "Looking East," Oct. 30 to Feb. 7, Jack Lord Collection," through Jan. 10; 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton; 2016; 200 Larkin St., San Francisco; hagginmuseum.org, 940-6300. asianart.org, 415-581-3500.

NEW AMERICAN MUSIC: The largest free music celebration of its kind returns to Sacramento State Nov. 6 to 15 with the annual Festival

DE YOUNG MUSEUM: Exhibits include "Royal Hawaiian Featherwork," through Feb. 28.

"Prints at the Fair," Friday through

The Crocker Art Museum presents "Back to Life: Bay Area Figurative Drawings," which explores 40 works by artists such as James Weeks.

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