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IN CORER STORY 4 'Talk Radio' Stage 3 Theatre Company opens its 23rd season Friday with a look at the compelling world of talk radio.

COVERPROTO The cast of Stage 3's new production, "Talk Radio." The play opens Friday and lasts until Feb. 28 in downtown Sonora.

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Entertainment Editor: Mike Morris, (209) 588-4548, email weekender@ uniondemocrat.corn • Advertising: (209) 588-4555 Weekenderispublished each Thursday by The Union Democrat. Please submit news items by 5 p.m. Friday for publication the following Thursday. Include the event name, date, time, location, cost and contact information. Email it to the address above, call it in to (209) 588-4548, fax it to (209) 532-6451, or deliver it to 84 S. Washington StM Sonora CA 95370.

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tickets can be purchased for Bloody Mary' s, Mimosas and other alcoholic beverages. Raffles are held every 30 minutes during the event. Those who spend $20 in raffle tickets will receive a Super Bowl pennant. Prizes include football memorabilia and meals at local restaurants.

The 30th annual Frank Salel Super Bowl Sunday Scholarship Breakfast will be held this weekend from 7 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. Advance tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children. Ticketswillbe $1 more at the door. The menu includes a three-

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The 30th annual Frank Salel Super Bowl Sunday Scholarship Breakfast will be held this weekend.

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The popular event is sponsored by the Sonora 49er Rotary Club, with proceeds benefiting high school scholarships and other programs. Those include a water-safetyprogram for kindergartners and providing dictionariesfor third-grade students in Tuolumne County. "People can come dressed up fortheir favorite team, bring their friends and just have a good time," said Scott Barry, longtime chairman of the breakfastfundraiser.

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'Talk Radio' to broadcast this month at Stage 3 • What: 'TalkRadio.' • When:Friday through Feb. 28. • Where: Stage 3 TheatreCompany, 208 S. Green St., downtown Sonora. • Tickets:$17 students, $22 seniors, $25 general admission. • Information:stage3.org, (209) 5361778.

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Stage 3 Theatre Company opens its 23rd season this week with Eric Bogosian's "Talk Radio." The production is a look at the often dark, sometimes funny and always compelling world of talk radio. Before Howard Stern, Rush Limbaugh and the others, there was Barry Champlain, Cleveland's own controversial host of Night Talk on WTLK. Bogosian's play finds Champlain on the air doing what he does best — insulting the pathetic souls who call in the middle of the night to sound off The next day, Champlain's show is going into national syndication and his producer is afraid that he will say something that will offend the sponsors. This, of course, makes Champlain even more outrageous. "Talk Radio," and the character of Barry Champlain, is loosely based on Alan Berg, an attorney and talk radio show host. Berg was notable for his largely outspoken viewpoints

in the driveway of his Denver home by members of a white nationalist group. Directed by Hugo F. Martinez and featuring Rocky Rhoades as Barry Champlain, "Talk Radio" marks the beginning of the first full season planned by the new

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"The Callers" in Stage 3 Theatre Cor npan's new production,"Talk Radio." The play opens Friday and lasts until Feb. 28. yearsago,and itreally stuck with me," Martinez said. "It really can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions if it's done right. And itmakes for a fun and intense viewing experience. I thought Stage 3 would be the perfect place to bring this show to li fe,and share that same feeling that has stuck with me all this time."

Rhoades serves as both an actor and Stage 3's production manager. "We' re a small theatre with a very smallstaff,so we allwear a lot of hats," he said. "When Hugo offeredme Barry Champlain it would have been impossible to turn the role down.

Barry is an interesting guy, but not very likeable, though

he is intriguing to play. At one point, Linda, Barry's producer says 'Barry is a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there' and I think that sums Barry up pretty well." Rhoades is no stranger to radio having spent some time working in the industry in the 1980s and early 90s, but talk radioisa new format the actor.

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Rocky Rhoades and Dwight Mahabir in "Talk Radio." "I was in radio for just a few years — never morning drivetime, always late night. I was a DJ. We spun records and announced the time and weather," he recalled. "Barry and 'Talk Radio' are a whole new thing for me. I just hope I can do him — and the show — justice." Also in the cast is Dwight Mahabir as WTLK's general manager,Stage 3 veteran Matthew Leamy who plays Night Talk's operator, Sheri Garland in her second appearance with Stage 3 as Ba~s producer and love interest, Travis Blansit — seen in last season's "Seascape with Sharks and Dancer" — and Matthew Hobgood as a mixed-up caller who plays a pivotal role in Champlain's show. " 'Talk Radio' is a kind of one-man theater rock show,"

Martinez said. "It centers

Preview Night Sierra Waldorf School will host a fundraiser preview tonight for "Talk Radio." Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for wine and dessert with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased by calling the school office at l209) 9840454 or at the door.

around provocateur radio talkshow host Barry Champlain, who is revealed to be just as screwed up as any of his fans, if not more."

Stage 3's 2016 season is made possible by season sponsors Judy and Roger Haughton, residents of Tuolumne County since the 1990s. The couple is well known for their dedication

Benefit concertsetfor Saturday atSt. Patrick's

"The arts provide entertainment, provoke stimulating discussions, create memories and help to expand our horizons. The arts give young people another venue for nurturing their potential talents and gifts. For allthese reasons,the arts are an integral part of a wellrounded community," Roger Haughton said. "We would like

St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sonora will provide its pipe organ and facilities to beneflt Twain Harte's All Saints Church with a 7 p.m. concert Saturday. The show will help the All Saints youth group attend a statewide confer-

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3. We'dlike to see a diverse audience that includes locals, tourists and visitors, as well as all age ranges. Lastly, we would like to see greater recognition forthe excellence oftheater that Stage 3 provides in the Sierra foothills." "Talk Radio," which opens Friday and runs until Feb. 28, is recommended for mature au-

Admission is free, with donations accepted. Refreshments will be provided by Alicia's Sugar Shack and the All Saints Lady' s Guild after the concert at St. Patrick's Church Hall. The concert will feature a 150-year-old pipe organ played by Robby Combs. He will be playing Bach's Prelude and Fugue in D Minor" and William Walond's "In-

diences due to adult language and situations. There will be four shows most weeks: Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with live music in the lobby an hour before curtain. Saturdayand Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Stage 3 is located at 208 S. Green St. in historic downtown Sonora. Ticket prices are $17 forstudents,$22 for seniors and $25forgeneral admission. Season tickets are still available, and will be pro-rated if tickets for "Talk Radio" have already been purchased. For reservations or more information,visitstage3.org or call (209) 536-1778.

jor," among other arrangements. Performing on the flute will be Sandra Betti, St. Patrick's music director. She will be playing "Here I am to Worship" and "Jerusalem." Meanwhile, All Saints Youth Cantor, Forest Marion, will sing, "Ave Maria." St. Patrick's had to wait until 1910, when electricity came to Sonora, before the pipe organ could be installed and it has been there ever since. Saturday's concert is a rare opportunity to hear the full eff'ect of this historic instrument, organizers said. Combs has been involved with music ministry since he was 7 years old. After studying the organ in Europe, he continued classical

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Big Band 3azz Festival held at Columbia College • What: Big Band Jazz Festival. • When: Friday and Saturday. • Where: Dogwood Theater, Columbia College. • Admission: Ranges from free to $18 tickets for guest artist concerts. • Information: (209) 588-5211.

The Columbia Jazz Series will present its annual Big Band Jazz Festival on Friday and Saturday in the college's Dogwood Theater. The festival will be attended by 500 young music students from regional high schools. The students will perform and

attend workshops with the festival guest artists which will include saxophonist Paul Contos, pianist Bob Secor, trumpeter Mike Rocha, trombonist Ken Taylor, conguero Mario Flores, bassist Clint Day and drummer David Hawkes. Each day will conclude with special Columbia Big Band concerts featuring all of the festival artists. The concerts will be held at 8p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $18 and available at the door. Contos is a sax and flute virtuoso and performs regularly with his job as educational director of the Monterey Jazz

Festival. Secor is a pianist as well as trumpet player (sometimes simultaneously). He has published more than 300 music compositions for band, orchestra and jazz band. Rocha is a Los Angeles studio musician and recording artist. He regularly performs in Disneyland jazz bands. Taylor directs the Merced College Jazz Band. Flores performs on conga drums with bands throughout the Bay Area and leads his own Latin Jazz Sontet. Day teaches jazz history at Columbia College and performs

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musical tribute to longtime jazz festival favorite, the late Mic Gillette. The concerts will also include several vocal selections and a few songs with jazz festival studentparticipation. Tickets to guest artist concerts are $18 for reserved seating. Those shows are at 8 p.m. Friday as well as a matinee show at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. A shuttle for those that need it will be available from the college staff parking lot to the Dogwood Theater beginning 30 minutes prior to each show. The box office will open at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. for the Saturday matinee. Meanwhile, the daytime school performances and clinics are free and open to the public. Here's the schedule:

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ChocolateLoversHoedowngets headstart onValentine's Day •What: ChocolateLoversHoedown. •W hen: at Surday,6 to 9 p.m . • Where: Manzanita Building, Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora. • Tickets: $30. • Information: (209) 324-0501, (209) 586-9182.

Chocolate Lovers Hoedown, sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Tuolumne County, will be held Saturday night at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. The eventwillinclude dinner

and a community dance with locally-renowned dance caller Rachel Phillips guiding through a variety of dances. Phillips has more than 20 years experience and currently calls for the Bootjack Stompers in Mariposa. Phillips will also preside over the "Chocolate Goodies Auction," which will ofFer the opportunity to bid on edible Valentine's Day gifts. Phillips and her husband, Roy, met square dancing 20 years ago and are both docents at Columbia State Historic Park. Rachel Phillips has called for dance clubs, parties and events at Columbia State

Historic Park. Rachel and Roy are 11-year residents of Groveland. Saturday's event will also feature a bufFet dinner prepared by Chef Dave Ingram. The cowboy-themed menu will include sufferin' succotash, wrangler's salad, roasted pork loin, cowboy caviar, and double chocolate cream puffs. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Tickets are$30 and areavailable at Mountain Bookshop, Sonora Joe's CofFee Shoppe, Mountain Laurel Florist and Schnoog's. For more information, call (209) 324-0501 or (209) 586-9182.

'Love the Forest' show delayed The 14th annual Love the been p ostponed. Organizers said All proceeds of this year' s Forest Concert, originally sched- the show will now take place show are set to help with Butte uled for Feb. 13 in Murphys, has Saturday, April 2. Fire recovery.

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Renaissance man Harte subject of lecture Cou tervil e Tonnesen currently teaches literature courses at Columbia College. The program will be held in the museum's Carriage House with the heaters on. Refreshments will be offered.

• What:"The Other Author: Brat Harte" lecture. • When:Sunday, 2 p.m. • Where:Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St.,Angels Camp. • Admission:Free for museum members, $1 0 non-members. • Information:angelscamp.gov, (209) 736-2963.

is offering guided tours on Thursdays this month. Docents will give tours from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursdays — today as well as Feb. 11, 18 and 25. The tours are included with museum admission ($7 adults, $3 children). Gold panning is offeredallday for $5. The museum's new exhibit is titled, "Gold is Where You Find it: The Rush to Angels Camp." People from all over the world once headed to Angels Camp — an estimated 8,500 Chinese miners alone found their way to Calaveras County by 1860. In the new exhibit, visitors can view historical artifacts

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seum members,and $10 for non-members.

The Angels Camp Museum is located on a three-acre site of the historic Angels Quartz Mine. The museum dedicates collections to inspire understanding of the gold country history of Angels Camp and the Mother Lode region. Other events happening this week at the Angels Camp Museum include: • A preschool story time and art activity will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. The program will feature "What Do You Do With An Idea?," written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom. This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea thatseemed a little too big,too

This weekend at the Angels Camp Museum, Kim Pippa Tonnesen will discuss Bret Harte — a teacher, Wells Fargo expressman, apothecary assistant, miner, and world-renowned author. His experiences are woven

into the multitude of stories he penned in his lifetime and includetalesofthe characters and geography of the Mother Lode. Those attending Sunday's lecture will learn about his life, his writing, and how he impacted the literary world as well as Calaveras and Tuolumne counties with his fiction. Tonnesen has a master's degree in English with emphasis in rhetoric and teaching writing. She has lived in the Mother Lode the majority of her life and enjoys researching histories of the famous authors who have traveled through the region.

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The life of Bret Harte will be discussed Sunday afternoon at the Angels Camp Museum. odd,too difficult.It's a story to inspire readers to welcome that idea,to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next.

Friday's program isfree for preschoolers and their parents. The program will be held in the museum's Carriage House. • The Angels Camp Museum

collections, including horn spoonsforgold dust, a U tica Mine manager's monthly time book, items from the Calaveras Hotelthat burned down, a 185865 ledger from John Peirano's Store once located on Main Street and Birds Way in downtown Angels Camp, frog carriers from the 1958 international frog jump, and a late 1800s commercial laundry stove believed to have been used in a Chinese laundry. The exhibit also includes historical images and artwork titled "Chinese Family Laundry, 1880s" by renowned artist Mian Situ.

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The Northern Mariposa County History Center will host an "All Aboard to Coulterville" galafrom 2 to5 p.m .Saturday. There will be wine and a traditional tea service plus a varietyoffi ngerfoodsand pastries. A ra61e and auction are also planned. Tickets for this fundraising event are available for $15. Call (209) 878-8750 or email info@coultervillemuseum. org for more information. One of the museum's new

displays will feature a "country kitchen" in addition to a transportation display and the Pioneer Showcase will be filled with items on loan from the Varain family. Charles Varain emigrated from France to California's gold country during the Gold Rush era. One of his sons, Hypolyte Peter Varain, and his wife, Monica, moved to the Don Pedro area in the 1860s and established the Varain Ranch. The display will feature personal family items including mining claims, the ranch's branding iron, mining tools, photos and other belongings.

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The history of Big Oak Flat will be discussed Thursday, Feb. 11, at the next meeting of the Tuolumne County Historical Society. The 7 p.m. meeting in the Community Room at the Tuolumne CountyLibrary,at480 Greenley Rd. in Sonora, is open to interestedmembers ofthe community. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served.

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Tuolumne County Historical Society will be the speaker. The community of Big Oak Flat is located in the southern portion of Tuolumne County near Groveland. In his presentation, Fossum will cover early inhabitation of the areaby the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians in addition to the area becoming an incorporatedcity ofmore than 5,000 and vying to become the county seat. He will also discuss cur-

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tioneffortsofthe area. The libraryhas free parking and is handicap accessible. The historical society invites non-members to attend and possibly apply for society membership. Members receive the society's newsletter, "The Histo-

rian," and personal emails notifying them of dates and times of monthly history programs. The society's website can be found online at TCHistory.org.

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Aloft Gallery goes 'On the Wild Side' during February • What: Friends of the Animal Community art benefit. • When: Month of February, with a reception set for Feb. 13. • Where: Aloft Art Gallery, 167 S. Washington St., downtown Sonora. • Admission: Free. • Information: aloftartgallery.corn, (209) 588-8604.

The Aloft Art Gallery in downton Sonora aims to raise money this month for the Friends of the Animal Community (FOAC), with participating artists donating 20 percent of their February sales to the nonprofit, all-volunteerorganization. Each year, Aloft artists contribute to a local charitable animal organization to help support the group's efforts. The gallery will host a reception on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. to benefit FOAC. Aloftartists have also donated fineart pieces for a drawing, with all of the proceeds going directly to FOAC. The public is invited to join in this annual fundraising event, meet the volunteers and greet the Aloft's artists.

"I don't believe there is one of us at the Aloft who has not succumbed to soft brown eyes and wet noses," said artist Lorna Hunt. "We are proud to contribute in just this small way. It's all for the love of our furry

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them with support and visits to the vet. FOAC provides regular adoption events at Dusty's Den,

PetSmart andthe Murphys Dog Store as well as using national websites such as petfinder.corn and adoptapet.corn Founded in 2001 by Darlene Mathews, FOAC has "re-homed" more than 1,000 dogs and 400 cats.They placed and fostered more than 420 animals last year alone. To learn more about the organization, visit foac.us.

"A Very Handsome Fellow," by Mary Jean St. Claire.

Poetry writingworkshopaimsto offer alternative to rosesandcandy • What: Romantic poetry workshop. • When: Saturday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. • Where: Manzanita Arts Emporium, 1211 Main St., Suite 110, Angels Camp. • Admission: $25. • Information: manzapress.corn, (209) 728-6171.

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ents "Something Sweet or Sizzling: Writing Romantic Poetry for Your Valentine" from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday in downtown Angels Camp. Suzanne Murphy will lead a poetry-writing workshop that aims to inspire participants to tryseveralapproaches towriting with romance in mind along with looking at poetry forms that have

melted more than one heart. Finding just the right words to convey feelings will result in a personal gift to be enjoyed long aRer the chocolates and roses are gone,

mischievous messages. All are welcome. Cost of the workshop is $25. Participants should come with laptops or notebooks to begin writ-

The workshop will be held at Manzanita Arts Emporium, 1211 Main St., Suite 110, in Angels Camp. For more information or to re-

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Murphy, coming from a teaching career in the Bay Area, will share her thoughts and samples of poetry, music and art for ideas that can bloom into tender thoughts or

The morning workshop will be a place to relax and enjoy the company of people who want to create something beautiful for someone special, organizers said.

or call (209) 728-6171. Notification of workshop cancellation will occur if there is not a minimum of required participants registered.

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Karnahandisplays new'California Steaming'art showin Sonora traits of California's most historic railroad lines that include local favorites such as the Sierra Railroad, Yosemite Valley Railroad and Westside Lumber Company. Many of the artworks displayed were featured in a past Orchard Supply Hardware calendar. The California hardware chain gave out more than 50,000 calendars featuring the artwork, Karnahan

• What: 'California Steaming' railroad art exhibit. • When: Through March 4. • Where: Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe, 140 S. Washington St. • Admission: Free. • Info: patrickkarnahan.corn

Oil painter Patrick Michael Karnahan will display his latest artwork of California railroads through March 4 at Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe. Karnahan painted his fust train at the age of 8. Over the years, his main focus has been on historic

short-line railroads and steam locomotives. "There is just something about steam that captures the imagination of the viewer, with its plumes of smoke and romance of the past," Karnahan said. This new railroad exhibit will featurea totalof18railroad por-

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Currently, Karnahan's featured work, "2013 Rim Fire (August Heroes)," is on display at the Washington office of the Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service building lobby. On Saturday, Feb. 13, there will be an artist reception 6om 5 to 8 p.m., where people can meet Karnahan and talk about his railroad art portraits. This event will be held in conjunction with Sonora's monthly Second Saturday Art Night. For more information, call (209) 533-4455.

Patrick Michael Karnahan will display California railroad artwork this month in downtown Sonora.

Brush 5. Cork hosts reception Brush & Cork, 226 W. Jackson St. in Sonora, will host an artist reception and painting party on Friday night. An artist reception featuring a collection of Yosem-

ite National Park photography by Tracy Barbutes will be held from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with appetizers and refreshments. Meanwhile, a "Snowy Yosem-

ite Chapel Painting Party" with Judy Grossman will be held from 6:30to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call (209) 533-4542.

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. Don't miss SUPER BOWL SUNDAY Fundraisers include Chili CookOff at Murphys Hotel and Super Bowl Breakfast at Mother Lode Fairgrounds. (Story: Page 3) ORIENT EXPRESS Annual run in Chinese Camp will be held Saturday morning. TALK RADIO Stage 3Theatre Company opens its 23rd season this weekend. (Story: Page 4) COLUMBIA JAZZ SERIES Big Band Jazz Festival features accomplished musicians. (Story: Page 6) CHOCOLATE HOEDOWN Event includes dinner, dancing and chocolate auction.

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FRIRRV JAZZ FESTIVAL:The annual Columbia Big Band Jazz Festival will feature free daytime school performances and clinics along with two guest artist concerts at 8 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday; tickets to guest artist concerts are $18 for reserved seating; Columbia College, DogwoodTheater; (209) 588-5126. (Page 6) COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET: Friday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine; free admission, new vendors welcome; 18600 Eagle Ridge Drive, offTuolumne Road; (209) 840-8067.

FOLK DANCING: Folk dance group meets on the first and third Fridays of the month at 7 p.m.;allages wel come and no experience necessary; free; taught by Carlos and Karen Canto; 23496 Gold Springs Drive, Columbia; (209) 532-1859.

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TALK RADIO:Stage 3Theatre Company will present Eric Bogosian's "Talk Radio" from Friday to Feb. 28; show starts at 7:30 p.m. with live music in the lobby an hour before curtain; 208 S. Green St., downtown Sonora; stage3. org, (209) 536-1778. (Page 4)

PANCAKE BREAKFAST:A fundraising breakfast for the Sonora Elks Lodge's scholarship program will be held from 8 to 9:50 a.m. at Applebee's, 851 Sanguinetti Rd., Sonora; the menu will include pancakes, bacon, orange juice, and coffee for $6 per person; proceeds will benefit scholarships and local charities; tickets are available at the Elks office, 100 Elk Drive, and Elk officers, or can be purchased at the door; (209) 533-1587.

SONORA BALLROOM DANCING: 7 to 10 p.m.; $10;Aronos Hall,37 E. Elkin St., downtown Sonora; (209) 532-6901.

ORIENT EXPRESS:The 31st annual Orient Express Run will be held at Chinese Camp School; 9 a.m. one-mile fun run, 10 a.m. four-

mile run; sponsored by Sonora Sunrise Rotary Club Foundation benefiting Tuolumne County's special athletes; sonorasunriserotary.org. OPEN GARDEN DAY:The Demonstration Garden will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; activities will begin at 10:30 a.m.; there is no cost to attend or to tour the garden; 251 S. Barretta St., downtown Sonora (Cassina High School campus). INDOOR FARMERS MARKET:The Farmory features local produce, organic groceries, gluten-free baked goods, honey, herbs, gourmet treats, free classes and more; open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 10800 Airport Rd., Columbia; alsoopen noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays.

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SIIIIIIAY SUPER BOWL BREAKFAST:The 30th annual Frank Salel Super Bowl Sunday Scholarship Breakfast; 7 to 11:30 a.m.; Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora; presale tickets are $8 adults, $6 children, with tickets $1 more at the door; menu includes three-egg omelette, croissant, fruit cup and drinks; sponsored by Sonora 49er Rotary Club, with proceeds benefiting high school scholarships and other

MUSIC ONTHETOWN BEAR VALLEY:DJ Eternal, Saturday, 8 p m.; Sky High Pizza and Pub; bearvalley.corn BLACK OAK CASINO: Comedy with Susan Jones featuring Sam Demaris, tonight, 8 p.m. Left of Centre, Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.; Willow Creek Lounge,19400Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne;blackoakcasino.corn GYPSY SHACK:Vox Vocis, And Then Suddenly, Problem Dog, tonight, 8 p.m. The Hot Dark, Johnny Devil and His Sins, C.A.F., Friday, 8 p.m. Americana music withJon Emery and Jack Sanchez, Saturday, 8 p.m. Red Sweater Lullaby, ADotLone and more, Sunday, 8 p.m.;13681 Mono Way, East Sonora.

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST:American Legion Post 58 will serve breakfast from 7:45 to 11 a.m. at Sonora Veterans Memorial Hall, 9 N. Washington St. in downtown Sonora; tickets are $750 for adults and $3 for children youngerthan 10;menu includes pancakes, sausage,scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, and coffee or tea; proceeds go to American Legion projects such as scholarships; breakfasts are served on the first Sunday of the month.

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ALL ABOARDTO COULTERVILLE:The museum will celebrate this year's reopening with its popular annual gala event from 2 to 5 p.m.; there will be wine and a traditional tea service plus finger foods and pastries; a raffle and auction is also planned; tickets to the fundraising event are $15; (209) 878-3750 or email infolcoultervillemuseum.org. (Page 8) CHOCOLATE LOVERS HOEDOWN: The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Tuolumne County is hosting a Chocolate LoversHoedown, a community dance and buffet dinner plus chocolate auction; 6 to 9 p.m.; Manzanita Building at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora; dancing will include line, round, and circle dances, and will be

called by Rachel Phillips; tickets are $30 and are available at Mountain Bookshop, Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe, Mountain Laurel Florist, and Schnoog's; (209) 324-0501, (209) 586-9182

(Page 7) BENEFIT CONCERT:Pipe organ concert to benefit the All Saints Youth Group; 7 p.m.; St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sonora; free with donations accepted at the door; for information, call All Saints Catholic Church at (209) 586-3161. (Page 5) BIRTHDAY BASH:An evening of live music by the Little Fuller Band and Hardly Deadly with visuals by Liquid Lights in support of community radio station, Blue Mountain Radio

CHILI COOK-OFF:The Murphys Historic Hotel will host its ninth annual Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off; chili tasting lasts from 2 to 4 p.m. and costs $5 or five cans of food; entry includes unlimited chili tasting, corn bread and coleslaw; all money raised will be donatedto Hospice ofAmador and Calaveras and all food will be donated to The Resource ConnectionFood Bank;457 Main St.,M urphys; (209) 728-3444. MUSEUM LECTURE: "The Other Author: Bret Harte," by Kim Pippa Tonnesen; 2 p.m.; Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St.; program will be held in the museum's Carriage House with the heaters on; refreshments will be offered; free for museum members, $10 non-members; (209) 736-2963. (Page 8)

TIIESIIIIY SOUP LUNCHEON:The Young Ladies Institute will hold a soup luncheon at St. Patrick's Parish Hall, 98 Jackson St., Sonora; menu is minestrone soup, bread and dessert; $6; 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.;(209) 532-2229.

HOTEL LEGER:Comedy night, hosted by Dan Mires, and featuring Ellis Rodriguez, Christopher John, Gabby Pocciaand Roman Leo;Friday,8 p.m.; 8304 Main St., Mokelumne Hill. MIKE'S PIZZA: Fiddles, Etc., classic country and bluegrass, tonight, 6 to 8:30 p.m.; 14721 Mono Way, East Sonora. RAWHIDE SALOON: DJ 17:40, Friday, 9 p.m. Sheri and the Psychedelics, Saturday, 9 p.m. Open mic,Wednesday, 9 p.m.;18260 Highway 108,Jamestown. THE LUCKY PENNY: Plan B, Saturday, 9 p.m.; 75 Big Trees Rd., Murphys.

SONORA COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE:All ages welcome and no experience necessary; 6 p.m. eachTuesday; free; Unity Spiritual Center, 19478 Village Drive, East Sonora; (209) 984-3774.

WEIIIIESIIIIY 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; (209) 588-8071. DANCE LESSONS:All-A-Round Wunders teach choreographed ballroom dance lessons; allages welcome; 6 p.m. eachWednesday; Tuolumne County Senior Center, 540 Greenley Rd., Sonora; $5 per week; (209) 586-4073.

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• Lavender Ridge Vineyard — 425-A Main St., Murphys, 728-2441, lavenderridgevineyard.corn • Metate Hill Vineyards — 448-C Main St., Murphys, 728-8983, vinometate.corn • Milliaire Winery — 276 Main St., Murphys, 728-1658, milliairewinery.corn • Newsome-Harlow Wines — 403 Main St., Murphys, 728-9817, nhvino.corn • Renner Winery — 498 Main St., Murphys, 728-2314, rennerwinery.corn • Stevenot Winery — 458 Main St., Murphys, 728-0148, stevenotwinery.corn • Tanner Vineyards — 435 Main St., Murphys, 728-8229, tannervineyards.corn • Twisted Oak Winery363 Main St., Murphys (tasting room), and 4280 Red Hill Rd., Vallecito (winery and tasting room), 736-9080, twistedoak.corn • Val du Vino Winery634 French Gulch Rd., Murphys, 728-9911, valduvino.corn • Vina Moda Winery — 147 Main St., Murphys, 728-1917, vinamoda.corn • Wild Heart Winery — 263-B Main St., Murphys, 207-3384, wildheartwinery.corn • Zucca Mountain

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Jamestown,800-7505919, innersanctumcellars.corn • La Bella Rosa Vineyards — 17990 Old Wards Ferry Rd., Sonora, 533-8668, labellarosavineyards. corn • Yosemite Cellars12282 Punchbowl Rd., Groveland, 770-3381, yosemitecellars.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, 891

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Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, 7540800. 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 Rd., White Pines, near Arnold, 795-6782, 795-1226, 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; forestmeadowsgolf. corn Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort — 18 holes, par 72, 711 McCauley Ranch Rd., Angels Camp, 729-8111, greenhorncreek.corn La Contenta Golf Course — 18 holes, par 71; 1653 Highway 26, Valley Springs, 772-1081, lacontentagolf.corn Saddle Creek Golf Resort — 18 holes, par 72, 1001 Saddle Creek Dnve, Copperopohs, 785-3700, saddlecreek. corn Mountain Springs Golf Club — 18 holes, par 72, 17566 Lime Kiln Rd., Sonora, 532-1000, mountainspringsgolf. corn Phoenix Lake Golf Course — Nine holes, par 35, 21448 Paseo De Los Portales, seven miles east of Sonora, 532-0111, phoenixlakegolf.corn Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course — 18 holes, par 70, 12765 Mueller Drive, Groveland, 962-8620, pinemountainlake.corn Twain Harte Golf Club — Nine holes, par 29, 22909 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, 586-3131, twainhartegolf.corn

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ANIMAL SCAPES: More than 50 regional artists are featured in the new "AnimalScapes of the Sierra Nevada Foothills" exhibit; on display at Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Rd. in Murphys, until Feb. 15; then moves to Hotel Sutter in Sutter Creek from Feb. 17 to March 13, with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb.20;then moves to Black Oak Casino Hotel in Tuolumne from March 15 to April 3, with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 19; presented by the Calaveras County Arts Council in partnership with the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance and Amador Arts; calaverasarts.org, (209) 754-1774.

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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; the gallery is hosting a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, to benefit Friends of the Animal Community; 167 S. Washington St., Sonora; aloftartgallery.corn, (209) 588-8604.

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Ann Hardy, 97, stands with her art exhibit now on display at the Tuolumne County Library in Sonora. ART ON MAIN: Featured artist during February is Lori Sturdivant; more than 30 artists displayed at gallery; 466-B Main St., Murphys; artonmainmurphys.corn, (209) 7281888. BANNY'S RESTAURANT:AII new works by artist Patricia Cherry, inspired and influenced by images from NASA'sHubble Space Telescope Program, are on display; Mountain Springs Golf and Country Club, 17566 Lime Kiln Rd., Sonora area. BRADFORD STUDIO B:Working studio and gallery; by invitation, the studio offers photographers, jewelers,

and potters without a venue a place to show their art on Second Saturday Art Night; 19W. Bradford St., downtown Sonora (above the Ventana Art Gallery); (209) 532-2399.

MEADOW M O NT SHOPPING CENTER:Arts of Bear Valley will display artwork by Deborah Marlene and Jim Sells during February; 2182 Highway 4, Arnold; artsofbearvalley. org.

CALAVERAS ARTS COUNCIL: Murphys artistTerri Wilson will be on display through Feb. 29 at the Calaveras Arts Council's Gallery; 22 N. Main St., San Andreas; calaverasarts. org, (209) 754-1774.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY LIBRARY: Ann Hardy is the featured artist at the rotating "Art in the Library" exhibit for February; 480 Greenley Rd., Sonora; (209) 533-5507.

HOVEY WINERY:The students of Martha Wallace are featured during February; 350-A Main St., Murphys; hoveywine.corn, (209) 728-9999.

SERVENTE'S HISTORIC SALOON: Eva Walker and Vicki Fuentes are featured in the window display through April; 64 S. Washington St.,

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corn, (209) 785-2050.

SONORA JOE'S COFFEE SHOPPE: Railroad-themed oil paintings by Patrick Michael Karnahan will be on display through March 4; reception is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13; 140 S. Washington St., downtown Sonora.

VENTANA ART GALLERY:Features artists from throughout California; exhibits include Joy Willow, "Rock, Paper, Trees," through Feb. 21; (209) 588-0297.

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WILD WINTER:Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Valley will display its winter-themed show featuring photos by Michael Frye, Keith S. Walklet, Bob Kolbrener, JeffConley and Evan Russel through March 5; the gallery will also have a new selection of original Ansel Adams photographs on view; anseladams.corn.

TOWN HALL ARTS:Includes a variety of professional art supplies, classes and a gallery of local work (Galerie Copper); classes include "Critique," Feb. 8 and "Watercolor," Feb. 13 and 27; Copperopolis Town Square, 145 Stone St.; townhallarts.

Water-damagedgallery set to reopentoday with side entrance The Ventana Art Gallery in downtown Sonora plans to open its Mezzanine and Annex (upper

level entrance on Bradford Street) r e pairs due to recent water damtoday. The main floor of the gallery age. The gallery's entrance will be will be closed for inspection and op e n at 19 Bradford St.

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CONTRA DANCE: Live music will be featured and no experience is necessary; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; Aronos Hall, 37 E. Elkin St. in downtown Sonora; admission is $7 adults, $3 children; held on the third Saturday of each month; (209) 532-6025.

EVENING OF JAZZ: Summerville High School and Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy performance, directed by Jeff Johnson andJim Wells,7 p.m . Wednesday, Feb. 10.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST:Chispa Parlor 139 of the Native Sons of the Golden West will serve a Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Native Sons Hall, 389 Main St. in Murphys.; pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee and hot chocolate will be served for $7 adults, $3 children 10 and younger; (209) 728-8902.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: "History of Big Oak Flat" will be the topic at the Thursday, Feb. 11, meeting of the Tuolumne County Historical Society; the 7 p.m. meeting in the Community Room at the Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Rd. in Sonora, is open to interested members of the community; admission is free, and light refreshments will be served; TCHistory.org. (Page 8) SONORA WRITERS GROUP:The Sonora Writers Group will meet Saturday, Feb. 13, at 10:30 a.m.; this month's topic, "Know Your View," will be presented by local author, retired teacher and graduate of English literature, Joann Knowles; guests are invited to attend and asked to call for more information; group members encourage and support writers of prose, poetry, memoirs and film; Sonora Writers Group hosts public readings and help with book signings and other literary events throughout the Mother Lode; for more information, including meeting location, call Jill Klajic-Ryan at (209) 743-8097; sonorawriters.org. AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART: Luncheonand dance with music by Les Olson; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13; Faith Hall, Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia; fundraiser for an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) for the church; tickets $15; (209) 532-6604. LOVE BITES: Copperopolis Town Square hosts a "Love Bites Valentine's Bash" from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13; the free event features romantic horse and carriage rides, photo ops, wine tasting, food, live music by Plan B, dancing, contests and more; copperopolistownsquare.corn. DINNER AND DANCE:The Emigrant Basin Pack and Social Club will host its 15th annual dinner and dance fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 13,

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Tuolumne City Live presents a new production of "Godspell" starting Friday, Feb. 19. at the Sonora Elks Lodge; menu is smoked pork, green pesto spaghetti, beans and salad; a no-host bar will open at 5 p.m. with dinner from 6 to 8 p.m.; live music will be provided by the Mountain Fever Band, featuring Keith Keenom; tickets are $25 per person; (209) 532-8283, 768-1126 SECOND SATURDAY:Art exhibits and live music along Washington Street corridor in downtown Sonora; 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13; 2ndsaturdayartnight.org. VALENTINE'S BALL:"A Masquerade of Hearts" will be held Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Tuolumne County Senior Center's ballroom; 5 p.m. social, 6 p.m. dinner; music and dancingto DJ Sound Extreme; gourmet dinner, professional photographer, no-host bar; tickets $35 per person; 540 Greenley Rd., Sonora; sierraseniorproviders.org, (209) 533-2622. VALENTINE FORYOUR PARTNER: A fundraiser for the Partners for Twain Harte will be held Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Twain Harte Golf Club;6 p.m. no-host bar,6:45 p.m. dinner, 7:45 p.m. raffle, 8 p.m. live

music by The Lava Cats; tickets $30 per person; reservation deadline Tuesday, Feb. 9; (209) 586-3131. BREAKFAST:The Odd Fellows of LaFayette Historical Lodge No. 65 hosts its monthly breakfast at the IOOF Hall, 30018Yosemite Boulevard, in downtown La Grange; 7 to 11 a.m. Sunday,Feb. 14;m enu includes biscuitsand gravy, sausage, ham and cheeseomelettes and French toast along with coffee and orange juice, all for $6; the breakfasts are served on the second Sunday of each month; (209) 853-2128. PANCAKE BREAKFAST:The Northern Mariposa County History Center will sponsor a Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Old Schoolhouse on the corner of Broadway and Cemetery streets in Coulterville; pancakes, eggs, ham or sausage, fruit and beverage will be served for $5 for adults, $3 for children, or $15 for a family of two adults and two children; the meals are held on the second Sunday of each month; (209) 878-301 5. THE CLEAN BREAK: Murphys

CreekTheatre presents world premiere of "The Clean Break," by Dan Harder, Feb. 19 to March 20; Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; murphyscreektheatre. org, (209) 728-8422. OPEN READING: Third Friday Open Reading will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19; Sonora Joe's CoffeeShoppe, 140 S.Washington St., downtown Sonora; sign-ins begin at 6:30 p.m. for poets and prose writers to read from their original work during a five-minute time slot; featured reader is Sandy Lee, author of "No Unturned Stone: A Mother's Quest," a memoir of her journey to find her missing son; free admission; (209) 532-6561. GODSPELL:Tuolumne City Live presents a new production of "Godspell" atTuolumne Memorial Hall; performance dates and times are 7 p.m. Fridays Feb. 19, 26 and March 4;2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturdays Feb. 20,27 and March 5; 2 p.m. Sundays Feb. 21, 28 and March 6; produced and directed by Art Delgado, with musical direction by Mark Gosney; for ticket info, email TuolumneCityLiveiiyahoo.corn.

JUST DANCE: Ballroom, swing, Latin and country-western dancing; all ages are welcome and no partner is necessary; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at the First Presbyterian Church of the 49ers in Columbia; $5 donation to benefit the church's Historic Sanctuary Restoration and Maintenance Fund; (209) 532-1859. ST. JAMES CONCERT SERIES: PianistJason Sia;3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21; the Red Church, downtown Sonora; sjconcertseries.org. WINTER JUBILEE:Mother Lode Christian School in Tuolumne presents its 36th annual fundraiser featuring live and silent auctions, dinner, pie booth, book sale, and much more; Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26 to 27; live auction begins at 11:30 a.m.; free admission; Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora; for information or donations, call (209) 928-4126, 928-4337, 586-5701, or 352-1537. MURAL FUNDRAISER:A fundraiser for the Jamestown Mural will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Sonora Opera Hall; live music by the Black Irish Band featuring Dave Rainwater, silent auction, food and drinks; tickets are $20 advance or $25 at the door; (209) 743-7661. MY FAIR LADY: Sierra Repertory Theatre will present"My Fair Lady" from Feb. 27 to April 24; East Sonora Theater, 13891 Mono Way; sierrarep. org, (209) 532-3120.

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Los Angeles earthquake felt in Tuolumne Coun Bob Holton

45 years ago Feb. 8, 1971 Representatives ofthe Sierra Club are scheduled to ask the Tuolumne CountyBoard of Supervisors tomorrow to join them in demanding that the state halt construction of New Melones dam. Feb. 9, 1971 This morning's devastating earthquake in Los Angeles was felt in Tuolumne County by a delicate seismograph inside the Harvard Mine at Jamestown. The sensors, located deep in an abandon tunnel on the mine property, recorded a Richter m agnitude of 6.5. Feb. 15, 1971 County employees will receive an additional 4.83 percent cost of living salary hike beginning in July. The boost is slightly less then was received earlier in the fiscal year. County Clerk-Auditor CarloDe Ferrari reported thatchecks for 305 employees have beenreflecting only a 6.2 percent annual increase. He estimates the additional hike will cost the county $110,000, bringinga $465 per month wage to $488, and a $1,061 salary to $1,113 per month.

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62 years ago Feb. 25, 1954 • There is a company drilling for oil on Mr. Rushing's land at Waterford, and at present they are alittle over 1,500 feetin depth.The company is working threeshiftsa day. • While mining for gold in the old channel of the Stanislaus river, J. F. Curtis and Leonard Lepay ofOakdale have discovered a vein of coal six miles above Knight's Ferry. The coal vein is more than two feet thick and is believed to have some value as fuel.

79 years ago Feb. 26, 1987 Quartz ore liberally sprinkled with free-filling gold and carrying also a large amount of high-grade sulfides, including tellurium, is being opened up on the 1,000-foot level of the Confidence mine, in a very rich vein that was discovered six months

ago next to the hanging wall, and which has already been developed extensively on the 900 and 800 levels. The vein is from four to six feet wide, with high-grade streaks a few inches to 18 inches in width occurring almost anywhere in the ledge.

92 years ago Feb. 28, 1924 LIQUORED UP — Frank O' Leary, a laborer out at Standard, took a gloomy view of things generally last Saturday, and made an attempt to take his life while seated in his cabin. It seems he had been indulging in some carelessly made bootleg whiskey that deranged his brain. When the spell was on, he grabbed an ax and brought it against his forehead several times. Blood gushed freely from the wounds, his face and clothes turned crimson, but his head was either too hard or the blows too weak, as injuries

inflicted were not severe

113 years ago Feb. 8, 1908 The Sierra Club of San Francisco wants a bridge built across the Cherry river at a point somewhere in the vicinity of Lake Eleanor, in order that its members may conveniently explorethe Sierras in that section. The club, brazenly, has suggested that Tuolumne County Supervisors order construction of the bridge immediately, and that it be paid for locally. The matter has not yet come up for official review, but a majority

of boardmembers have already expressed themselves as being heartily in favor ofa better alternative: Instead ofa bridge, it is suggested, the Sierra Club might try fording the river, thereby enjoying one of the most pleasurableexperiences accompanying areal,genuine mountain outing.

120 years ago Feb. 8, 1896 • The delivery wagon of the Union Cash Store was badly damaged Wednesday.While Ernest Gilkey was delivering some merchandise, the horse took a notion to run — and car-

ried it out. The vehicle struck the corner of the Eureka Engine House, on Washington street,

and was broken into many pieces. Ernest says his horse has only one fault — it is always ready for a run. • Eggs are selling at 20 cent per dozen.

129 years ago Feb. 26, 1887 A man named Simons was caved on Wednesday, while working in the Harriman mine on Saratoga Hill near town. He was considerably bruised, but otherwise fortunate in not being made a corpse.

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This photograph (circa 1890, more or less) was taken at Glacier Point, some 3,200 feet above the floor of Yosemite Valley.

160 years ago Feb. 4, 1856 STAGES! STAGES! STAGES! A. M. Fisher, stage proprietor, is now running fine commodious coaches and fast teams, starting

at 12 o' clock daily, from Green's City Hotel, in Sonora, and arriving at La Grange (French Bar) and Pleasant Valley around 6 o' clock. Coaches also leave La Grange every other day for Mariposa, via Phillips Ferry and Hornitos.

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MIISIC NOTE S Rihanna releasesmuch anticipated new album NEW YORK (AP) — Rihanna released her much anticipated new album, "ANTI," for free for 24 hours on her website. A limited number of "ANTI" downloads were available for free on the pop star's

website last week. The album was also available on the Rihanna Tidal streaming service, which Rihanna co-owns with Jay Z and other musicians. "ANTI" became available for purchase digitally last Friday. The album was teased last week with the single "Work," featuringDrake. The standard version of her eighth album includes 18 tracks. Rihanna co-wrote the majority of the songs, while The Weeknd has a writing credit on the track

"Woo."

"ANTI" doesn't include the singles Rihanna released last year, including "American Oxygen" and"FourFiveSeconds," with Kanye West and Paul McCartney. Tidal, which has struggled to match its competitors, is also owned by Madonna, Beyonce, Usher and other acts.

Black Keys among guestsat Rock Hall NEW YORK (AP) — Special guests at this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Ceremony will include The Black Keys, Rob Thomas and Metallica's Lars Ulrich. N.W.A., Chicago, Deep Purple, Cheap Trick and Steve Miller are theRock Hall's 2016 class and will be inducted on April 8 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday. More than 900 voters picked the soon-to-be inductees. Artists are eligible for inclusion 25 years afterthe release oftheir fi rst recording. Performers and presenters at the ceremony will be announced at a later date. The event will air on HBO in April.

and Fire, Janelle Monae and several jazz musicians teamed up for the halftime show at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans in 2014.

Lady Gaga to perform tribute to David Bowie NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga will pay tribute to the late David Bowie during the Grammy Awards later this month. The Grammys announced Tuesday that Gaga will perform a "multisensory tribute" to Bowie at the Feb. 15 ceremony in Los Angeles. Nile Rodgers, who worked with Bowie on the 1988 hit "Let's Dance," will be the musicaldirectorfor Gaga's tribute. Bowie died of cancer last month only days after releasing a new album. LL Cool J will be host of the annual music awards show for

before the 2016 Grammy Awards, will be held Feb. 13 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Previously announced performers include Stevie Wonder, Pharrell, John Legend, Luke Bryan, Usher, Lady Antebellum, Lenny Kravitzand Demi Lovato. Jimmy Kimmel will host the event.

The Grammys will air live Feb. 15 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Rihanna, Dave Grohl and Chris Stapleton have been added to the list

NEW YORK (AP) — Rock legend David Bowie wanted his ashesscattered in Bali"in accordance with the Buddhist rituals," and he left most of his estate to his two children and his widow, the supermodel Iman, according to his will filed in Manhattan. The 20-page document, filed under his legal name David Robert Jones, said the estate was worth about $100 million, but didn't break down the finances. The "Fame" singer left his SoHo home he shared with Iman to her, and half of the rest of his worth. His son Duncan

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illustrates"the story ofa basketball dream." Actor-rapper Drake and actorcomedian Kevin Hart will serve as coaches for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Feb. 12. Ariana Grande performed at last year's NBA All-Star halftime show atMadison Square Garden in New York, while Earth, Wind

Richie at a pre-Grammy event this month. The Recording Academy announced that Florence Welch, Yolanda Adams, Ellie Goulding and Leon Bridges were also added to the concert naming Richie the 2016 MusiCares person of the year. The event, scheduled two days

riage received 25 percent and his daughter Alexandria also received25 percent as wellashis Ulster County mountain home. Bowie left $2 million to his longtime personal assistant Corinne Schwab and left her shares he owned in a company called Oppossum Inc. He left $1 million to Marion Skene, Alexandria's

Friday 10 a.m. "Murphys Elementary Trout Planting." 6 p.m. "Fridays with Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle, "Tour Historical Sonora." Saturday 9 a.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting. 3 p.m. — Chapel in the Pines. 7 p.m. — "The Church Of The Harvest." 8 p.m. "Love Alive,"

sponsored by Christian Heights Church. Sunday 10 a.m. "Mother Lode Friends of Music." 11 a.m. — Dollar General Hearing In Columbia. 4 p.m. — "You 8r The Law: Guns." Monday 10 a.m. "Area 12 / HICAP — Part One," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn with guest Debbie Shally. 10:30 a.m.— "Area 12/ HICAP

— Part Two," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn with guest Debbie Shally. 7 p.m. — "In America And In This Day," presented by Bahai. Tuesday 10 a.m. — "Jenny's Kitchen," hosted by Jenny Baxter, "Sandwiches." 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

Sting to perform at NBA All-Star Game LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sting is trading "Fields of Gold" for a courtofall-stars. The Grammy-winning artist known for hits like "Roxanne" and "Desert Rose" will perform the halftime show at the NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 14 at the Air CanadaCentre in Toronto. Cirque du Soleil will perform

the fifth consecutive year.

More musici ans added to Lionel Richie lineup

nanny. The chameleon-like star transformed the sound — and the look — of rock with his audacious creativity and his sexually ambiguous makeup and costumes. His hits included "Space Oddity," "Golden Years," "Heroes" and "Let's Dance." He had cancer about 18 months before he died Jan. 10. He was 69. Bowie prepared the will in 2004. He said if cremation in the Indonesian island was "not practical" then he wanted his remains cremated and his ashes scatteredthere still. According to the death certificate, filed with the will, his body was cremated Jan. 12 in New Jersey. Long before alter egos and wild outfits became common-

place in pop, Bowie turned the music world upside down with the releaseofthe 1972 album, "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars," which introduced one of music's most famous personas. "Ziggy Stardust" was a concept album that imagined a rock star from outer space trying to make his way in the music world. Bowie re-imagined himself over and over again with personas like the "Thin White Duke" and "Aladdin Sane." Two weeks ago, his new album "Blackstar" was released. It topped the U.S. iTunes albums chart. An off-Broadway musical createdby Bowie called "Lazarus" is currently playing, and stars Michael C. Hall.

ABI.E8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from Feb. 4 to 11. The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system. Thursday 10 a.m. "Ask Attorney Steve: Workman's Comp — Part Two. 2 p.m. — Dollar General Hearing In Columbia. 7:30 p.m. "Tuscany 8r More," produced by Lloyd -

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Five." 6 p.m.— Sonora City Council, replay of most recent meeting. 9 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church. Thursday 10 a.m. — "Ask Attorney Steve: Home Invasion." 7:30 p.m.— "Tempo of the Tropics," produced by Lloyd -

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Call (209) 536-1888 for more information.

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Lady Gaga to sing national anthem at Bay Area Super Bowl NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga is set to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl on Sunday. The NFL told The Associated Presson Tuesday that Gaga will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where the Carolina Panthers will take on the Denver Broncos.

Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin will perform in American Sign Language during the national anthem. Super Bowl 50 will air on CBS, and halftime show performers include Coldplay and Beyonce. Gaga'supcoming performance during the Super Bowl is another notch in her belt: She won a Golden Globe for her role in "American Horror Story:

Hotel" last month and she' s nominated for best original song at the Academy Awards on Feb. 28 with "Til It Happens to You," the song she wrote with Diane Warren for the sexual assault documentary, "The Hunting Ground." The song is also nominated for a Grammy at the Feb. 15 awards show, where Gaga will pay tribute to David Bowie

with a performance.

Last year, Gaga wowed audiences at the Oscars when she paid tribute to "The Sound of Music" with a show-stopping performance. She won her sixth Grammy for her collaborative jazz album with Tony Bennett, and she was named woman of the year by Billboard. Tony-winning actress and "Let It Go" singer Idina Menzel sang the national anthem at

last year's Super Bowl.

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After its upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, Coldplay expects to be accustomed to big stages: The British rockers announced they would be performing seven stadium gigs in the United States this summer, touring in support of their album, "A Head Full of Dreams." All of those announced so far are on Saturday nights, starting July 16 at MetLife Stadium in the New York City metropolitan region. Coldplay is also scheduled to play Soldier Field in Chicago; Gillette Stadium outside Boston; Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia; the Rose Bowl in the Los Angeles area; AT8cT Stadium in Arlington, Texas; and Levi' s Stadium in the San Francisco market.

Pharrell, Metallica, Skrillexpart ofSuperBowlconcerts lineup NEW YORK (AP) — The Super Bowl takes place a week before the Grammys, but the big game is rivaling the awards shows with a plethora of live concerts and on-site musicians, from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Metallica to Pharrell and Skrillex. Alicia Keys, OneRepublic and the Band Perry will perform at concerts on Saturday, Friday and today,respectively.Dave Matthews Band will take the stage today, Nick Jonas will perform at the annual "ESPN The Party" event on Friday, while Avicii, Elle King and Travis Scott will perform at a Rolling Stone magazine party Saturday. Though Super Bowl 50 will be held at Levi's Stadium in Santa

Clara, California, most of the concerts and parties will take place in San Francisco. Fall Out Boy announced Monday that they will perform Friday during Verizon's go90 Live free concert series at The Regency Ballroom. The rock band, which has performed around the Super Bowl in the past, said performing ahead of the big game gives musicians the opportunity to gain new fans. "People are there and they' re hyped for the Super Bowl, so it's a chance to win people over,

which is awesome," frontman Pete Wentz said in an interview last week. Skrillex and country singer Hunter Hayes are also part of

the lineup for the go90 Live, which is offering free tickets on a first-come,first-served basis at go90.corn/sanfrancisco. Hunter

and Skrillex will perform today and Saturday, respectively. Metallica will perform at the AT&T Park the night before the big game, where the Carolina Panthers will take on the Denver Broncos and halftime show performers include Beyonce and Coldplay. Wentz, who said he joined a fantasyfootballleague thisyear but lost, said he'srooting forboth teams — sortof. "If I was a 10-year-old right now, I feel like there's no way you' re not a Cam Newton fan.

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like he's having fun every moment he's playing," he said. "But

Player's Gala on Sunday, where he will DJ, perform and host a at the same time, we watched Super Bowlviewing party.Zac the Broncos-Patriots game with Brown Band will perform at the m y buddies from Denver ...and Bleacher Ball on Friday and it was cool 'cause it was emorapper-singer-producer Future tional for them, so maybe I'm for will headline a concert on Saturthe Broncosa little bitform y day night. friends." San Francisco-based Third Eye DirecTV and Pepsi are teamBlind will perform at the 25th ing up to put on shows at Pier 70, annual Party with a Purpose, including Dave Matthews Band, while actor-singer Jamie Foxx Pharrell and Red Hot Chili Pepwill host a SiriusXM live broadpers today, Friday and Saturday cast on Friday. nights. Wentz said he hopes to see The Chili Peppers, who persome of his musician peers formed with Bruno Mars during throughout the week. the halftime show in 2014, are "I always try to sneak in someexpectedto bring out special thing....I will watch Metallica guests during their set. any chance that I get," Wentz Snoop Dogg will host the said.

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Foster, Holliday Grainger, John Ortiz, Beau Knapp, directed by Craig Gillespie. This film is the remarkable true story of the great estsmallboatrescue in Coast Guard history: On Feb. 18, 1952,

Cinemas 10 in Sonora:

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi Drama starring James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, Max Martini, Pablo Schreiber, Toby Stephens, David Denman, Dominic Fumusa, Freddie Stroma, directed by Michael Bay. Six members of the AnnexSecurity Team defend the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, from an attack by Islamic militants. Rated R. Two hours, 24

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Dirty Grandpa Comedy stamng Robert De Niro, Zac E&on, Aubrey Plaza, Zoey Deutch, Julianne Hough, Jason Mantzoukas, Danny Glover, Adam Pally, directed by Dan Mazer. Jason Kelly is one week away &om marrying his boss's ubercontrolling daughter, putting him on the fast track for a partnership at the law firm. However, when the straight-laced Jason is tricked into driving his foul-mouthed grandfather, Dick, to Daytona for spring break, his pending nuptials are suddenly in jeopardy. Between riotous frat parties, bar fights, and an epic night of karaoke, Dick is on a quest to live his life to the fullest and bring Jason along for the ride. Ultimately, on the wildest journey of their lives, "dirty" Grandpa and his uptight grandson discover they can learn from one another and form thebond they never had. Rated R. One hour, 42 minutes.

Hail, Caesar! Comedy starring Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, Charming Tatum, Frances McDormand, directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. Four-time Academy Award-winning 6lmmakers write and direct an all-star comedy set during the latter years of Hollywood's Golden Age. The film follows a single day in the life of a studio fixer who is presented with plenty of problems to fix. Rated PG-13. One hour, 46 minutes.

Kung Fu Panda 3 Animated comedy starring the voices of Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina

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"Kung Fu Panda 3" kicked its way to the top of last weekend's box office, earning $41 million. The first film opened to $60.2 million in 2008 and the second to $47.7 million in 2011. Jolie, J.K Simmons, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu; directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni. One of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggestcomedy adventure yet:W hen Po's long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travelsto a secretpanda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep acrossChina defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible — learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas. Rated PG. One hour, 35 minutes.

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Horror film starrmg Lily James, Sam Riley, Bella Heathcote, Ellie Bamber, Millie Brady, Suki Waterhouse, Sally Phillips, directed by Burr Steers. A zombie outbreak

has fallen upon the land in this reimagining of Jane Austen's classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England. Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet is a master of martial arts and weaponry and the handsome Mr. Darcy is a fierce zombie killer, yetthe epitome ofupper class

prejudice. As the zombie outbreak intensifies, they must swallow their pride and join forces on the blood-soakedbattlefield in order to conquer the undead once and for all. Rated PG-13. One hour, 48 minutes.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Science fiction fantasy adventure starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, directed by J.J. Abrams. Thirty years aRer defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 16 minutes.

The 5th Wave Science fiction thriller starring Chloe Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson, Ron Livingston, Maggie Siff, Alex Roe, Maria Bello, Maika Monroe, Zackary Arthur, directed by J. Blakeson. In this 6lm, four waves of increasingly deadly attacks have le most of Earth decimated. Against a backdrop of fearand distrust,Cassie ison the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother. As she prepares for the inevitable and lethal 5th wave, Cassie teams up with a young man who may become her

final hope — if she can only trust him. Rated PG-13. One hour, 54

England, pummeling towns along the Eastern seaboard and wreaking havoc on the ships caught in its deadly path, including the SS Pendleton, a T-2 oil tanker bound for Boston, which was literally ripped in half, trapping more than 30 sailors inside its rapidly-sinking stern. As the senior officer on board, first assistant engineer Ray Sybert soon realizes it is up to him to take charge of the frightened crew and inspire the men to set aside their differences and work together to ride out one of the worst storms to ever hit the East Coast. Meanwhile, as word of the disaster reaches the U.S. Coast Guard station in Chatham, Massachusetts, Warrant Officer Daniel

Cluff orders a daring operation to rescue the stranded men. Despite overwhelming odds, four men, led The Choice Romance drama starring Benja- by Coast Guard Captain Bernie Webber, set out in a wooden lifemin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Magboat with an ill-equipped engine gieGrace,Alexandra Daddario, and little, if any, means of navigaBrett Rice, directed by Ross Katz. When feisty medical student Gab- tion, facing frigid temperatures, 60-foot high waves and hurricaneby Holland moves in next door to perennial ladies' man Travis Shaw, force winds. Rated PG-13. One hour, 56 minutes. it sends them both on a romantic journey neither ever dreamed posThe Revenant sible. Travis has always believed Adventure fi lm starrmg Leona serious relationship with a ardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Will woman would cramp his easygoing Poulter, Forrest Goodluck, Paul lifestyle, while Gabby is all set to Anderson, directed by Alejandro G. settle down her long-term boyInarritu. Inspired by true events, &iend-until an irresistible attracthis 6lm is an immersive and tion between the unlikely couple visceral cinematic experience capupends both of their well-planned turing one man's epic adventure lives. After a whirlwind courtship, of survival and the extraordinary Gabby andTraviswed and build power of the human spirit. In an a family together, making every expedition of the uncharted Ameridecision hand-in-hand until one of can wilderness, legendary explorer them is forced to make the most Hugh Glass is brutally attacked by important choice of their life alone. a bearand leftfor dead by memA poignant and life-affirming bers of his own hunting team. In celebrationoflove,m arriage and a quest to survive, Glass endures family that explores the most unimaginable grief as well as the heart-wrenching question of allbetrayal of his con6dant John how far would you go to keep the Fitzgerald. Guided by sheer will hope of love alive?Rated PG-13. and the love of his family, Glass One hour, 51 minutes. must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live and The Finest Hours find redemption. Rated R. Two Historical drama starring hours, 36 mintues. Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben mintues.

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OUI FTOWN IrDDYBalS IN UNIFORM:The Mariposa County Arts Council and the Keith M. Bertken Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6042 host an art exhibition titled "In Uniform" through March 20 at the Mariposa County Arts Council's Treetop Gallery; 5009 Highway 140, Mariposa; mariposaartscouncil.org. JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO: Aaron Neville, Saturday. Lightning Boy Kory Gibbs and the Thundering Blues Band, March 4. Aaron Lewis, March 24 (sold out). Blackberry Smoke, April 8. Paul Rodriguez, May 20; 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson; jacksoncasino.corn. SUTTER CREEK THEATER:Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo, jazz guitarist, Friday. Alice Wallace Band, Saturday. Claire Lynch Band, bluegrass, Feb. 13. The Ray Charles Project, Feb.20.John Nemeth and the Blue Dreamers, Feb. 27. Pierre Bensusan, fingerstyle guitarist, March 11. Maria Muldaur, March 12. Dana Fuchs, March 13. Johnny Cash tribute featuring James Garner, March 19. The Black Lillies, March 25. Tempest, March 26. Birds of Chicago, April 1; 44 Main St., Sutter Creek; suttercreektheater.corn. Tribune News Company

VAllEY BOB HOPE THEATRE:The Temptations Review, Feb. 13. Jerry Seinfeld, March 11. Styx, March 20. Clint Black, April 27. Joe Bonamassa, April 30; 242 E. Main St., Stockton; stocktonlive.corn, 373-1400. CAPITAL STAGE:"Love and Information," through Feb. 28. "Blackberry Winter," March 16 to April 17. "Disgraced," May 4 to June 5. "The Totalitarians," June 22 to July 24; 2215 J St., Sacramento; capstage.org, 916995-5464. CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER:"A Handful of Dust," Feb. 10 to April 24. "Mistlin 201 6 Art Showcase," April 1 to May 27; 250 N. Broadway, Turlock; carnegieartsturlock.org. CROCKER ART MUSEUM: "Rain Forest Visions," through Feb. 14. "Back to Life: Bay Area Figurative Drawings,"

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at Oracle Arena in Oakland next month as part of their River Tour. through May 1. "Ai Weiwei: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads," through May 1. "Andy Warhol: Portraits," March 13 to June 19; 216 0 St., Sacramento; crockerartmuseum.org, 916-808-7000. FRESNO CONVENTION AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER:The Piano Guys, today. Valentines Super LoveJam, Feb.13.Don Quixote,M arch 5. Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, April 4. Joe Bonamassa, April27.Fresno Grand Opera presents "Dead Man Walking," May 7; fresnoconventioncenter.corn. GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Charlie Musselwhite, Feb. 17. Simon 8r Garfunkel tribute show, Feb. 19. Little River Band, Feb. 26. Terri Clark, March 2. Abbe Mania, March 4. Bill Maher, March 6. Kristin Chenoweth, March 24. Blue Man Group, April 8 to 9. Michael Bolton, May 5. "Les Miserables," July 22 to 31; 1000 I St., downtown Modesto; galloarts.org, 338-3105.

MONDAVI CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS:Tanya Vegvary Plescia, composer and concert pianist, will present a free concert from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at Jackson Hall; Vegvary will perform her original works for piano as well as works byChopin, Lisztand Schumann; University of California, Davis, 1 Shields Ave.; tanyavegvary.corn, 530754-5000. WEST SIDE THEATRE:Journey Revisited, Saturday. Red Dog Ash and High Country, Feb. 13; 1331 Main St., Newman; westsidetheatre.org, 8624490.

BEYOND ASIAN ART MUSEUM:"Looking East: How Japan Inspired Monet, Van Gogh, and Other Western Artists," through Sunday; 200 Larkin St., San

Francisco; asianart.org, 415-581-3500. BOTTLEROCK NAPA VALLEY: Headliners are Stevie Wonder, Friday, May 27, Florence and the M achine, Saturday,May 28,and Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sunday, May 29; bottlerocknapavalley.corn. DE YOUNG MUSEUM:Exhibits include "Royal Hawaiian Featherwork," through Feb. 28. "Oscar de la Renta," March 12 to May 30; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; deyoung.famsf.org, 41 5-750-3600. ORACLE ARENA:Legends of Love, featuring Chaka Khan, Feb. 14. Bay Area Festival of Laughs, March 5. Bruce Springsteen, March 13. Justin Bieber, March 18. Carrie Underwood featuring Easton Corbin and the Swon Brothers, April 10. Rihanna featuring Travis Scott, May 7. The Who, May 19. Adele, Aug. 2. Black Sabbath, Sept. 15. Maroon 5,

Oct. 16; 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland; oracleareana.corn, 510-569-2121. SAP CENTER:Black Sabbath, Feb. 9. Disney on lce: Frozen, Feb. 17 to 22. Rihanna, "Anti World Tour," with Travis Scott, Feb. 28. Jeff Dunham, March 11. Justin Bieber, "Purpose Worldwide Tour," March 17. Ellie Goulding, April 6. Selena Gomez, May 11. Andrea Bocelli, June 4. Adele, July 30 and 31. Demi Lovato with Nick Jonas, Aug. 18; 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose; sapcenter.corn. THE WARFIELD THEATRE:Pussy Riot in Conversation with Zarina Zabrisky, Feb. 10. Melvin Seals and JGB with John Kadlecik, Feb. 20. Carly Rae Jepsen, Feb. 27. Megadeth, Feb. 29. Galantis, March 4. Natalie Merchant, March 8. The Polish Ambassador, March 19. Slayer, March 22; 982 Market St., San Francisco; thewarfieldtheatre. corn.

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