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The cast of "Godspell" will perform in Tuolumne for three weekends starting Friday.

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Accomplished pianist to play St 3ames Concert Series • What:St. James Concert Series. • When:Sunday, 3 p.m. • Where:The Red Church, downtown Sonora. • Tickets:$1 5 adults, $5 students 18 and younger. • Information:sjconcertseries.org, (209) 536-0825.

The St. James Concert Series hosts pianist Jason Sia this weekend for the third concert of the season. Recognized for his eloquently expressivedepth ofinterpretation and seamless technique, Sia has reached audiences with his emotion-filled performances. Sia's repertoire as a solo performerand a concerto soloist spans thebaroque, classical, romantic, and contemporary musical eras. For Sunday's concert, he will present such favorites as Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini," Chopin's "Nocturne in D flat," Debussy's "Claire de Lune," the "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2" by Liszt, and Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Sia began his piano studies at theage ofsix and received his formal musical education at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and the Aspen Music School and Festival in Colorado. He earned his bachelor and master degrees in piano performance at California State

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Jason Sia will perform Sunday at the Red Church in downtown Sonora as part of the St. James Concert Series. the tutelage of Dr. Gene Savage and Dr. Lorna Peters, graduating curn laude. Sia hasperformed at CarnegieHall and at master classes for internationally renowned concert pianists and pedagogues. Abroad, he has attended summer piano festivals and

performed atmaster classes and recitals atsuch places as the Colmar International Music Festival in France, at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, the Korean National University of Arts, and the University of the Philippine Conservatory of Music.

Sia has performed the "SaintSaens Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor" with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, and the "Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor" with the Manila Chamber Orchestra. At CSUS, Sia was a member the international music honor

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the academic honor society of Phi Kappa Phi, and the Golden Key International Honor Society for academic excellence. He was a recipientforthe talent-based music scholarship each semester through his graduation, and also received the CSUS Faculty Merit Scholarship Award in

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Scholarship Winners Sunday's program will also feature the winners of the Sierra Music Scholarships. Each year, the St. James Concert Series sponsors a scholarship competition for students from Tuolumne and Calaveras counties studying with private local music teachers. The scholarship fund, managed by the Sonora Area Foundation, was established in 1998 and to date has awarded $12,800 to 57 students. On Sunday, the four winners of the Sierra Music Scholarships will join concert pianist Jason Sia for a program at the Red Church in downtown Sonora. The winners are: Joseph Accurso, flutist; Obadiah Rivera, vocalist; Nathan Clark, pianist; and Stephanie St. Clair, vocalist. Sia will perform for the first half of the concert. Following intermission, the four scholarship recipients will perform, and then Sia will return to complete the program.

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Church and a performance at the Pioneer Congregational United Church of Christ. Tickets for Sunday's concertare $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and younger. Tickets are available at Mountain Bookshop in The Junction shopping center, by calling (209) 536-0825 or at the door. Upcoming concerts in the St.

Plans for this year's Murphys Irish Day — a popular celebration that each year draws thousands of people to the historic Gold Rush town — are well under way. Always presented on the third Saturday in March by the Murphys Business Association, this year's event will be held Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event includes a parade that will make its way down Main Street to the sound of bagpipes at 11 a.m. The parade presents a wide array of Irish-themed floats, marching bands, youth groups, commu-

180 onApril 24, and Golden Bough on May 22. Both concerts will be held on Sundays at the Red Church at 3 p.m. For more information regarding St. James Concert Series, visitsjconcertseries.org.

nity organizations, classic cars and othermotorized vehicles. Local fire departments and law enforcementare represented, and there is bound to be a lep-

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Irish Day. Any groups or individuals who would like to be considered for inclusion in this year's parade should visit the business association's website, visitmurphys.corn, to download an application and read the list of rules and procedures. "Because of the size of the paradeformation area,we are limited to the number of participants we can handle," Nelson said. "So we may not be able to accept everyone who would like to enter."

"We arehappy that so many crowd-pleasing entries return year after year," said Carrie Nelson, who along with her husband, Gerry, are parade organizers. "But we are always looking for new participants who willmake the parade even better." High on the list of desired entries are ones featuring music and those that pay hom-

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0 en Rea in to feature'No Unturne Stone' ney to find her son, Darvis Lee Jr., who went missing from Tuolumne County in October 2010.Itis the true story ofthe investigation into this crime while working with local law

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The book recounts her quest as a mother searching for answers and the truth of what happened. Sandy Lee was born and raised in Sonora. She married Darvis Lee Sr. a year after she graduatedfrom Sonora High School. She has raised five children. She still lives in Sonora with her husband of 38 years.

Sandy Lee — author of "No Unturned Stone: A Mother' s Quest," released by Tate Publishing House a year ago — will be thefeatured reader at this month's Third Friday Open Reading. "No Unturned Stone" is Lee' s memoir of her personal jour-

All her life, she has been a caregiver. Lee ran her own day care for 10 years, worked seven years in foster care, and looked after her mother who had Alzheimer's for 10 years. She was also a party planner demonstrator, and owned a gift

shop in Jamestown for 10 years. Now, she does private caregiving along with working for Tuolumne County. "It is my hope that my story will help other people in their tragedies," she said. "If I can get through something like this, with the Lord's help they can too." Part of the proceeds from

every book that she personally sells goes toward an annual scholarship for a Sonora High School student who wants to further their education in criminal justice or forensic science. "I'm trying to make beauty out of ashes," she said. "What men intended for evil, God can turn into something good." Lee has sold her book at 60 events during the past year. Her book can also be found at the Tuolumne County Library, Mountain Bookshop, Amazon. corn, and at amothersquest.corn. At Friday's Open Reading she will personally sign every book she sells.

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ManzanitaWriters Pressstarts free ectureseries unda Fight the U.S. Navy? Save a historic U. S. aircraft carrier and turn it into a museum? People said, "It can't be donein But a group of indefatigable peoplededicated themselves to proving those naysayers wrong with arestoration project that saved two U.S. Naval ships. Angels Camp residents Bob Rogers and Judy Laws will tell the story of how they and three others fought the U.S. Navy,

saved the USS Hornet from being scrapped, and turned the ship into a successful museum in Alameda. Manzanita Writers Press will present "Saving U.S. Naval Ships as Museums: A Four-Part Lecture Series" starting Sunday afternoon in Angels Camp. The free series will be presented by Rogers and Lawshistorians, national museum developers and media consultants

— along with Dennis McCue, who was part of the restoration project. The first lecture, "The Fluke that Saved the Hornet," explores the tangled web of political and military wrangling involved in saving a famous U.S. Naval aircraftcarrierand preserving it as a museum. It will be presentedfrom 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday The second and third lectures — alsofrom 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays, March 13 and 20 — are titled "From Scrapyard to Museum: Saving the Last Battleship — The Historic USS Iowa." They will focus on the restoration of "FDR's Personal

Battleship" with documents that chroniclethat story. The final lecture, held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10, will focus on "U.S. Navy Ship Ghost Stories." That program will be an afternoonforsharing and swapping supernatural tales that originated with the USS Hornet and other ships. The series will be presented at Manzanita Writers Emporium, 1211 Main St., Suite 110, in downtown Angels Camp. For more information, call (209) 728-6171 or (209) 7540577 or email manzanitawp@

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STCHShostsprogramSaturday onPriest Stationandod, newgrades • What:STCHS program. • When:Saturday, 7 p.m. • Where:Groveland Community Hall, 18720 Highway 120. • Admission:Free. • Information:(209) 962-6970.

family still operate Priest Station today. It is as notable for its hospitality as it was in the 1890s when John Ferretti recalled, "It was a high-class establishment and well known fiom one end of the state to the other...the cuisine

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The SouthernTuolumne County Historical Society will host a program Saturdayevening about Priest Station and Old and New Priest Grades. Priest Grade and Priest Station are historic icons — both to those heading to Yosemite National Park, and Tuolumne County residents who live "south of the river." Priest Grade remains a tough climb today, but doesn't begin to rival the grueling ascent up the old wagon road. At one time, all wheeled vehicles going to Yosemite had to pass Priest Station. The descendants of the Priest

At Saturday's meeting, proprietor Steve Anker and local historian Jim Phillips will discuss the issues and challenges of early day travel and fi eigh delivery before "the Moccasin Hill Wagon Road" was opened. They will share the history ofthe selection oftheroute,its financing, the political issues and obstacles, and thecelebrations when the roads opened. Anker and Phillips will also discuss some of the loreofhistoricPriestStation. The free meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Groveland Community Hall.

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Mur hys Creek to remiere 'The Clean Break' with appliance trouble, a newl • What: 'The Clean Break.' •W hen: Fri day and Saturday,7 p.m ., Sunday, 2 p.m.; through March 20. • Where: Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys. • Tickets: $20 general admission, $18 seniors and students. • Information: murphyscreektheatre. org, (209) 728-8422.

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"The Clean Break" involves a variety of characters who need to clean their clothes at a laundromat.

Murphys Creek Theatre opens its new season this weekend with "The Clean Break." This play is a world premiere written by Dan Harder, and won at MCT's first Festival of New Plays last November. "The Clean Break" is about a nosy but friendly woman who comes to a laundromat for her social life, a widowed veteran

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child, a lesbian activist, and a rather strange gentleman who may or may not be Russian, or crazy.

All of them need to clean their clothes at The Clean Break laundromat, air their own dirty laundry so to speak, and discover that they are not alone. The play, which is directed by Graham Green, features Stephen Daly, Susan Chapman, Sean-Pierre Fox Wilson, William Lawson, Kaitlyn Brennan and Kaedence Eaton. It plays Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. along with a Sunday matineeat 2 p.m. through March 20. Prices are $20 general admission and $18 for seniors and students.

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Sonora HighSchool students showcase'100Yearsof Broadway' • What: '100 Years of Broadway.' • When: Today, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. • Where: Sonora High School Auditorium, 430 N. Washington St. • Tickets: $7 general admission, $5 students and seniors.

Sonora High School's winter musical— "100 Years of Broadway" — will be held today through Saturday. The production is a choir concert show that Sonora High has made into a musical. It features 55 snippetsofdifferent songs from the Tin Pan Alley-era throughthe Stephen Sondheim

and Andrew Lloyd Webber-era. The show has a cast of 16 dancers and singers, two narrators, and four actors. The play will be held tonight, Fridayand Saturday at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. There will also be a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Ticketprices are $7 for generaladmission and $5 for students and seniors.

The play is directed by Sherry Juhl, with musical direction by Yvonne Denton.

The choreographer is Amber Doescher, and costumer is Janette Wilson, assisted by Vickie Lee. The cast includes dancer/

singers: Paige Amos, Samantha Bailey, Joe Baker, Cole Costello, Marshall Costello, Hailey Fabing, Phoenix Farris, Lillian Fox, Austin Hickey, Ronnie Hursky, Morgan Madrid, Ally Morfoot,Sean Phelan, Courtney Tolhurst, Tanner Van Bebber, and Caelan Winslow; as well as narrators Jordan Peck and Gwen Hunter; and actors Julie Britt, Nick Radakovich, Jacob Stevens-Cain and Kristine Stokes. Stage manager is Jakob Koozer with sound by Desi Bostic; lights by Hannah Fossen; spotlight by Saphire Sargent and Gabby Timmins; and stagehand is Baylee Barnes. Maggie Beck /Union Democrat

Sonora High School students have been hard at work rehearsing for this week's production of "100 Years of Broadway."

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w/ Fifth-grade students at Sonora Elementary School have their block printing on display at the Tuolumne County Library. The artwork, which is on view through March 3, aimed to integrate art and math by using problem-solving skills and creativity. The display is part of the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance's "Art on the Move" exhibit.

EXHIBITS,ETC. ANIMAL SCAPES: More than 50 regional artists are featured in the "AnimalScapes of the Sierra Nevada Foothills" exhibit; on display at Hotel Sutter in Sutter Creek through March 13, with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday; 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. 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; during February the gallery raising money for the nonprofit group Friends of the Animal Community; 167 S. Washington St., Sonora; aloftartgallery.corn, (209) 588-8604. 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:All 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; 19 W. Bradford St., downtown Sonora (above the Ventana Art Gallery); (209) 532-2399. 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. HOVEY WINERY:The students of Martha Wallace are featured during February; 350-A Main St., Murphys; hoveywine.corn, (209) 728-9999. 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. 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. SERVENTE'S HISTORIC SALOON: Eva Walker and Vicki Fuentes are featured in the window display through April; 64 S. Washington St., downtown Sonora. SONORA JOE'S COFFEE SHOPPE: Railroad-themed oil paintings by Patrick Michael Karnahan will be on display through March 4; 140 S. Washington St., downtown Sonora. TOWN HALL ARTS:Includes a

variety of professional art supplies and a gallery of local work; classes include "Life Drawing," today and Feb. 25, "Pastels," Saturday; Copperopolis Town Square, 145 Stone St.; townhallarts.corn, (209) 785-2050. VENTANA ART GALLERY:Features artists from throughout California; exhibits include Joy Willow, "Rock, Paper, Trees," through Sunday; (209) 588-0297. WILD WINTER:Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Valley is displaying its winter-themed show featuring photos by Michael Frye, Keith S. Walklet, Bob Kolbrener, Jeff Conley and Evan Russel through March 5; the gallery will also have a new selection of original Ansel Adams photographson view; anseladams. corn.

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FRIRRY 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. THE CLEAN BREAK:Murphys Creek Theatre presents world premiere of "The Clean Break," by Dan Harder, through March 20; performances are 7 p.m. Fridays and

Saturdays, with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee; tickets are $20 general admission, $18 seniors and students;Black BartPlayhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; murphyscreektheatre. org, (209) 728-8422. (Page 8) OPEN READING: Third Friday Open Reading will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Sonora Joe'sCoffee Shoppe, 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 eNo Unturned Stone: A Mother's Quest," a memoir of her journey to find her missing son;

free admission; (209) 532-6561. (Page 6) GODSPELL:Tuolumne City Live presents a new production of "G odspell "at Tuolumne Veterans Memorial Hall; performance dates and times are 7 p.m. Friday (and Feb. 26 and March 4); 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday (and Feb. 27 and March 5); 2 p.m. Sunday (and Feb. 28 and March 6); produced and directed by Art Delgado, with musical direction by Mark Gosney;TuolumneCityLiveieyahoo.corn.

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CONTRA DANCE: Live music will be featured and no experience is necessary; 7:30 p.m.; 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.

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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. at the Native Sons Hall, 389 Main St.inMurphys.; 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.

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JUST DANCE: Ballroom, swing, Latin and country-western dancing; all ages are welcome and no partner is necessary; 1 to 4 p.m. 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.

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TALK RADIO: Stage 3Theatre Company will present Eric Bogosian's "Talk Radio"through Feb. 28; show starts at 7:30 p.m. with live music in the lobby an hour before curtain; performances throughout the weekend; tickets are $25 general admission, $22 seniors, $17 students; 208 S. Green St., downtown Sonora; stage3.org, (209) 536-1778.

SATDRDAY SPAGHETTI BENEFIT:A benefit for Steve

BEAR VALLEY:Bill Welles Band, Saturday on the sundeck, weather permitting; bearvalley.corn BLACK OAK CASINO: Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass, tonight, 8 p.m. Lee Rocker, rockabilly bassist from Stray Cats, Friday, 9 p.m. The Peelers, Top 40 mash-ups and medley dance party, Saturday, 9 p.m.; Willow Creek Lounge,19400Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne;blackoakcasino.corn. EAGLETAVERN:Dusty Roads Band, country and western with some classic rock, Saturday, 7 p.m.; Eproson House, 22930Twain Harte Drive, Twain Harte. GYPSY SHACK: Battle of the Bands with Western Wolves, Greasehound, Patsy Crime, The Brothers Strong (k Co. (photo below), tonight, 8 p.m. Stigmurder, From Devastation, Mind of a Machine, Friday, 8 p.m. Minor Birds, Crators on the Moon, BitchHeadBurg, Saturday, 8 p.m. Rod Harris and the JazzCombo, Sunday, 2 p.m. Open mic, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Karaoke,Wednesday, 8 p.m.;13681 Mono Way, East Sonora.

ST. JAMES CONCERT SERIES:Pianist Jason Sia performs at the Red Church in downtown Sonora at 3 p.m.; tickets are $15 adults, $5 students 18 and younger, and are available at Mountain Bookshop at The Junction, by calling (209) 536-0825 or at the door; sjconcertseries.org. (Page 4) Maggie Beck / Union Democrat

downtown Sonora; (209) 532-6901.

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Hankins and his fight against cancer; $20 spaghetti dinner with soup, salad and bread; live DJ, bands and raffle; 10 a.m. to sundown atTuolumne Park and nearby O.B.B. Bikers Clubhouse; (209) 559-1413. 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. STCHS MEETING: The Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society will present "Priest

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

WEDIIESDAV 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.

RAWHIDE SALOON: DJ 17:40, Friday, 9 p.m. Sound Extreme DJ, glow party, Saturday, 9 p.m.; 18260 Highway 108, Jamestown. THE LUCKY PENNY:The Experimentalist, tonight. JankTones, Saturday, 9 p.m.; 75 Big Trees Rd., Murphys.

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

Vineyards — 431-E Main St., Murphys, 736-2949, zuccawines. corn

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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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Arts Council presents The Stanford Woodwind Quintet; 3 p.m .Sunday, March 6; Bret Haite High School T heater, Angels Camp; calaverasarts. org, 754-1774.

WINTER JUBILEE:Mother Lode Christian School in Tuolumne presents its 36th annual fundraiser featuring live and silent auctions; preview, dinner and book sale Friday, Feb. 26, 4 to 9 p.m.; silent auction bidding begins Friday evening; live auction begins at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27; free admission; Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora; for information or donations, call (209) 928-41 26, 9284337 or 586-5701. CAPTAIN ENCOURAGEMENT:A book launch and signing session with Captain Encouragement will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Swirlz, Smoothies and Frozen Yogurt atThe Junction shopping center in East Sonora.

SONORA CELTIC FAIRE:The 30th anniversary of the festival will be held Friday, March 11, to Sunday, March 13, at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora; event will feature knights jousting on horseback, armored foot combats, 14 Celtic bands and a variety of other entertainment; sonoracelticfaire.corn.

JAMESTOWN RUN: Proceeds benefit Jamestown Elementary School's band and science camp programs; held rain or shine Saturday, March 12; registration starts at 7 a.m., two-mile run at 8 a.m. and 10K at 9:30 a.m.; call (209) 984-5217, ext. 101, for more information.

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CHILI COOKOFF:The eighth annual Copper Chili Cookoff will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Copperopolis Town Square; raffle, vendors and live music; free admission, with chili tasting $5 (children younger than 12 are free); proceeds benefit the Copperopolis Fire Fighters Association; copperopolistownsquare.corn. 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 Saturday, Feb. 27, to April 24; East Sonora Theater, 13891 Mono Way; tickets are $32 to $37 with various discounts; sierrarep.org, (209) 532-3120. (Page 8) DRAGOON GULCH SK:Foothill Leadership Academy presents the second annual Dragoon Gulch 5K Run and Hike on Sunday, Feb. 28; runners will start at 8 a.m., with walkers starting at 8:05 a.m.; the event is a fundraiser to benefit the City of Sonora with further expansion of the Dragoon GulchTrail; (209) 535-4585. SONORA WEDDING FAIRE:Held at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in

TUCARE DINNER:The 27th annual TuCARE Dinner and Auction will be held on Saturday, March 12, at the Sonora Elks Lodge; social time will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m.; event includes live and silent auctions, raffles, awards and guest speaker Igor Birman; (209) 5867816, tucareI mlode.corn.

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Mother Lode Christian School's 36th annual Winter Jubilee will be held next week at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. The live auction begins at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. Sonora; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28; sonoraweddings.net, (209) 5320868. OVATIONS SERIES:Calaveras Arts Council will presentThe Moke Hill Music Festival Ensemble; 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28; Bret Haite High SchoolTheater, Angels Camp; calaverasarts.org, (209) 754-1774. NAIL 32:The movie "Nail 32" will be screened at Country Cowboy Church and will feature the film's writer and producer Jason Campbell; Sunday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m.; 14888 Peaceful Valley Rd., Sonora area; (209) 588-1056.

MARCH PONGFEST:Pongfest '16, a ping pong tournament open to everyone, will take place in the Lions Club Hall

in Murphys on Saturday, March 5; a doubles round robin will be held in the morning with singles and consolation brackets in the afternoon; interested players should sign up by contacting tournament organizer Jim Triolo at (209) 795-3183 or mario22I prodigy.net; participation is limited to 40 players so early registration is advised; on the day of the event, participants will begin check in at 9 a.m. and pay the $20 donation entry fee. ENCHILADA DINNER:The 67th annual Hornitos Enchilada Dinner will be held from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Stag Hall, 2884 Bear Valley Rd. in Hornitos; dinner includes enchiladas or chicken pie, beans, garlic bread, coleslaw and more; entertainment will be provided by DJ Mark and Cottonwood Creek; tickets are $1 5 adult, $7 child.

SPEAKEASY SOIREE:Sierra Waldorf School hosts its annual auction featuring dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions; 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 5; Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora; advanced tickets $40; (209) 984-0454. PANCAKE BREAKFAST:American Legion Post 58 will serve breakfast from 7:45 to 11 a.m. Sunday, March 6, at Sonora Veterans Memorial Hall, 9 N. Washington St. in downtown Sonora; tickets are $750 for adults and $3 for children younger than 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. OVATIONS SERIES:Calaveras

SECOND SATURDAY:Art exhibits and live music along Washington Street corridor in downtown Sonora; Saturday, March 12, 5 to 8 p.m.; 2ndsaturdayartnight.org. 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,March 13;menu includes biscuits and gravy,sausage,ham and cheese omelettes and French toast along with coffee and orange juice, all for $6; the meals 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, March 13, 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 four.

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Elkhorn Slough — the largest tract of tidal salt marsh in California outside of the San Francisco Bay — can be found near Moss Landing in the center of the Monterey Bay coastline. The slough provides habitat for a vast array of birds, animals and plants, making it is a natural treasure filled with life. There are a variety of ways to explore the surrounding waterways and coast near Moss

Landing. Several local businesses offer whale watching trips on the ocean beyond the harbor as well as pontoon and excursion boat tours for bird and wildlife viewing on the slough. Personally, I like kayaking on Elkhorn Slough for a more serene and personal experience. There are quite a few local providers of guided kayaking tours, where you get to learn fun factsfrom a local naturalist .Thesetripsaregreat for beginner kayakers. Many of these companies also rent boats so

you can do a self-guided paddle, or you can bring your own vessel and pay a small launch fee.

It is about 10 miles by water, round trip, between the Moss Landing and the Kirby Park parking and boat launch areas. Moss Landing is at the ocean end of the slough, and Kirby Park is at the inland end of the navigable section of the waterway. If you are going out on your own, you can paddle as far oraslittle asyou choose. But, be very careful to check the tide charts when planning your trip. The change in water level along Elkhorn Slough is dramatic — time it wrong and you could be stuck in the mudl If boating isn't your thing, don' t worry, you can see a lot of otters and seals from the shore in Moss

Landing along the Jetty Road and the harbor area. And you can drive around the slough, too. The Kirby Park area has a nice raised boardwalk walking trail that is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Thisisa greatspotforbird watching any time of the day. At low tide be sure to watch for all the little crabs that crawl out of the mud along the trail. Elkhorn Slough is one of 28 National Estuarine Research Reserves established nationwide as field laboratories for scientific

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A variety of sea birds were spotted during the author's two-day kayaking trip. research and estuarine education. The Elkhorn Slough Foundation and Elkhorn Slough National together with the community, government agencies and other part-

plore Moss Landing itself. During whale migration season, you can watch these marvelous creatures feeding offshore from right on the beach at eithersideofthe harbor's mouth.There are many popular

ners to protect the environment

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of the Elkhorn Slough area. They offer a visitor center with exhibits, walking paths and volunteer-led tours. Check for their days and hours of operation, so that you can take advantage of this area of the slough during your visit. The variety of sea birds in the Elkhorn Slough area is extensive. In mytwo days ofkayaking and hiking, I was able to see pelicans,

smallshops to explore.Ifyou are seeking camping in the area, I like Sunset State Beach in Watsonville.

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egrets, herons, cormorants, terns,

grebes, sandpipers, godwits, curlews,and severaltypesofseagull. There were plenty of land birds too, such as hawks, quail and woodpeckers.Whetherviewing from the shore or the water, you will be able to watch birds diving into the water head-first at full speed to catch fish. If you' re paddling in a small boat, keep an eye out for seals who want to share yourride.You'llsee plenty ofotters too, but they are more shy of people and boats. On your visit, don't forget to ex-

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63 years ago Feb. 12, 1953 Night shopping is coming to Sonora. Stores will stay open on Thursdays until 9 p. m. starting this spring, according to the Sonora Merchants Association. EL NIDO INN East Sonora

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67 years ago Feb. 17, 1949 The experiment of the United States Forest Service in charging a fee for camping at Pinecrest campground will be continued in 1949 in a similar manner as first tried in 1948. The Forest Service has announced that the idea of a camping fee will be broadened during 1949 to include several representative camping sites in other parts of the United States Forest. The schedule of charges is as follows: Camping — Fifty cents per day per car with not more than $3 per week. For parties of more than six persons, an additional ten cents per day per person will be charged, but no charge for minors under 12 years. Picnicking — Twenty-five cent to 50 cents per car per day. Five to 10 cents extra for each person above six in a party. Group picnic units may be handled at a flat rate as desirable, the rate to be determined by each Regional Forest division.

77 years ago Feb. 17, 1939 Estimates are being made at thepresent time to deter-

mine the damage that would be done tohistoric sites along the Stanislaus River if the proposed waterlevelofthe new reservoir were to be raised as planned. It is already known that the old town of Melones would be coveredwith 300 feetofwater, including the milling plant, the cyanide plant, the compressor plant, the offices of the Carson Hill Gold Mining Corporation on the south side of Carson Hill, and the present bridge across the river.

he tried to make the crowd understand he was an officer discharging his duty, but to no purpose. Justice Tupper finally arrived and had Constable Smith arrested on charges of kidnapping. The Chinawoman was also arrested,

and both were thrown in the city lockup, where they remain.

160 years ago Feb. 19, 1856 EDITORIAL — It is the opinion of this paper that the growing importance of Sonora and Columbia, and the necessity of having a more agreeablemode oftransit

105 years ago Feb. 11, 1911 It's history now, and the record reads Tuolumne (Boys) 37, Oakdale (boys) 14; Tuolumne (Girls) 46, Oakdale (girls) 4. That's the official score of two basket-ball games played at Bradford pavilion last Saturday night. And they were interesting games, snappy at all times and sometimes clever. As it turns out, Sonora people really like basket-ball, and an army of them gathered at the pavilion to witness the two events.

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Feb. 26, 1898 Professor Earlson, who gave a number of questionable balloon Union Democrat archives ascensions in this vicinity, and was This advertisement ran in The Union Democrat on Sept. 11, 1926. supposedly quite seriously injured in Jamestown, at the Sierra Railaccused of petty larceny. On road opening ceremonies last year, reachingSonora,the Chinawoman is now "working" the people of Los yelled like a thousand coyotes — a Angeles. It is the same old trick Feb. 15, 1868 crowd gathered, helped her yell, of having his balloon catch on fire Last Tuesday Constable Smith, and some bent on fun cried for or split in two so he cannot go up, on a warrant from Justice Cutting the hanging of Constable Smith. but he never fails to rake in the of Chinese Camp, went to ColumAccordingly, Smith thought things shekels. biaand arrested a Chinawoman were beginning to look squally, and

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places, more particularly in winter, when the mud is hub deep, and in summer, when the pulverized dust covers and almost stifles us, calls upon all good citizens to bestir themselves on the subject of rendering such a trip between the two cities a m atterofease.W e are perfectly satisfied that the construction of a good Turnpike would be avast benefit to both places;

bringing them, as it would be, within fifteen or twenty minutes of each other, and thus making a trip to and fro one of pleasure. Buggy wagons, and trotting horses, would then be worth using, and could be shown off to good advantage. Then, gentlemen and ladies could take a trot or gallop to Columbia — or Sonora, whatever the case — and enjoy it; our citizens, with their wives and children, could then have an afternoon's ride in comfort, and

loaded teams, stage coaches, and conestoga (sic) wagons, with their weight of tons, could pass and re-pass with ease and facility. In every point of view we find favor in the enterprise, and in no point objections to it. The fine stores and amplehotelsofboth placescould render such a trip agreeable for trade, as well. We hope soon to announce that a company has been former, comprised of men who

plan to stay here, and have means to invest with full capital in such an undertaldng, so that by next spring we may enjoy a ride on the Sonoraand Columbia Turnpike.

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STARPOWER Rousey haddark thoughtsafterdefeat LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ronda Rousey says she had dark thoughts after she lost her bantamweight title to Holly Holm in Australia last year, her first defeat since joining UFC. "Honestly, my thought in the medical room, I was sitting in the corner and was like, What am I anymore if I'm not this?' " Rousey said Tuesday during an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." "Literally sitting there thinking about killing myself. In that exact second, I'm like I'm nothing. What do I do anymore?' " Rousey told DeGeneres that her relationship with UFC heavyweight Travis Browne helped get her through. "Ilooked up and saw my man, Travis, was standing there," Rousey said. "I'm looking up at him and was just like I need to have his babies. I need to stay alive.' " Rousey won her first 12 mixed martial arts fights — eight of them in less than a minute — before stepping into the cage against Holm in Melbourne last November. Holm finished her off with a devastating kick to the head. Rousey told DeGeneres that she wants to be the one to beat Holm, who will make her first title defense against Miesha Tate in Las Vegas next month.

Butler namedDaytona 500 grand marshal DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Actor Gerard Butler will serve as grand marshal and give the

Roll!" The band's performance Nov. 13 at the Bataclan concert hall turned into a bloodbath when Islamic extremist suicide bombers stormed in, as near-simultaneous attacks hit cafes and a stadium around Paris. Scores of concertgoers at the Bataclan were killed, while others hid or lay motionless for hours until a police raid ended the siege. Armed police guarded entrances to the Olympia for Tuesday's performance, and concert-goers went through three bag and body searchersbefore entering.Viewers seemed in good spirits ahead of the show, some drinking outside, and little nervousness in the

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Superhero movies don't have to be PG-13 to get superhero-sized returns. "Deadpool's" historic debut proved that and then some. Ryan Reynold's foul-mouthed, fourth-wall busting character pulled in a massive $132.4 million in its first weekend in theaters, making "Deadpool" the highest ever opening for an R-rated film and for Fox. "Deadpool's" expectation-shattering grosses easily beat the weekend's other new openers. The R-rated rom-corn "How to Be Single" opened in third with $17.9 million, while "Zoolander 2" took fourth place with only $13.8 million. command to "start your engines" at Sunday's Daytona 500. Butler will attend other pre-race ceremonies and ride in one of the grand marshal cars during the pace laps before the green flag. Butler stars in the upcoming thriller London Has Fallen." He plays Secret Service agent Mike Banning. He joins baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. and

WWE starand actorJohn Cena as pre-racecelebritiesatthe Daytona 500. Cena is the honorary pace car driver. Griffey will serve as honorary starter.

PARIS (AP) — California rock band Eagles of Death Metal performedTuesday ata highly

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hosted by Diane Doddridge. Saturday 9 a.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting. 3 p.m. — Chapel ln The Pines Service. 7 p.m. — The Church Of The Harvest. 8 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church.

Sunday 10 a.m. — "Jenny's Kitchen," hosted by Jenny Baxter, "Sandwiches." 2 p.m. — "Mother Lode Friends of Music." Monday 11 a.m. — "Martin Luther King 2016 Celebration," speaker Jim Hightower, presented by Martin Luther King Committee. 7 p.m. — "In Americaai ln The

Day," presented by Bahai Faith. Tuesday 10 a.m. - uYou 8i The Law," with Bob Lally and Steve Gilente, "Traffic Stop." 5:30 p.m. — "Martin Luther King 2016 Celebration," speaker Jim Hightower, presented by Martin Luther King Committee. 7:30 p.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting.

EaglesofDeath Metal return to stage in Paris

charged Paris concert filled with fans who survived a terrifying m assacre and siege attheirlast Paris show — and filled with memories of those who didn' t. "Bonsoir Paris, we' re ready for this!" frontman Jesse Hughes told the crowd at the Olympia concert hall, before heading straight into Later, between two songs, he added: "Peace, Love and Rock and

One survivor, Alexis Lebrun, describedhimself as"very scared" and said he would go to the Olympia venue but would only attend the concert if he deemed the security adequate. He and other survivors opened up to a French terrorism commission ahead of Tuesday's concert, questioning how the French government failed to stop the attacks thatclaimed 130 lives,mostof them at the Bataclan. The violence came just 10 months after deadly jihadi attacks on a satirical newspaper and a kosher supermarket pushed the country into high alert, and forced French lawmakers to look for ways to furtherprotectcitizens. Speaking to i-Tele television ahead of the concert, Eagles of Death Metal singer Hughes broke down in tears, saying. "I don' t know why Godpicked us tobethe band."

CARE8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from Feb. 18 to 24. The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system. Thursday 10 a.m. "Ask Attorney Steve: Workman's Comp Fraud." 7:30p.m. — "Viewpoint," -

Wednesday 10 a.m. "Get Healthy With Shana: Special Exercise — Part Seven." 6 p.m. — Sonora City Council, replay of most recent meeting 9 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church. -

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Swift, Lamar are this year's top Grammy winners LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Swift's official switch from country to pop with her multi-hit, best selling "1989" album brought the singer her second Grammy Award win for album of the year. Swift was shocked when she won the night's top prize, beating out Kendrick Lamar, Chris Stapleton, Alabama Shakes and the Weeknd. Swift used her speech to encourage young women who feeldefeated attimes ordiscouraged by others. "There will be people along the way that will try to undercut your successortakecreditforyouraccomplishments or your fame. You just focus on the work and don' t let those people sidetrack you," she

McKenna,while the group behind "Girl Crush" — Little Big Town — won best country duo/group performance for the hit track. The Grammys featured a number of performances, including touching tributes: Lady Gaga was in David Bowie-inspired makeup and gear as she ran through 10 of the icon's hits, including "Space Oddity," "Changes," "Fame," "Let' s Dance" and "Heroes." B.B. King was remembered with a rousingperformance by Stapleton, Gary Clark. Jr and Bonnie Raitt — all on guitar and vocalswith "The Thrill Is Gone." The Hollywood Vampires, a supergroup of Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry, performed said. in their first televised performance Her speech could be directed and honored Motorhead's Lemmy partly to Kanye West, who reKilmister. Stevie Wonder, joined cently said in a new song that he with Grammy-winning a capella made Swift famous after he stole group Pentatonix, sang "That' s her microphone at the 2009 MTV the Way of the World" in honor Video Music Awards. of Earth, Wind & Fire's Maurice Beyonce also seemed to make a White, while members of the statement when she presented the Eagles and Jackson Browne sang final award for the night, record of Tribune News Service "Take It Easy" for Glenn Frey. the year. Taylor Swift backstage at the 58th annual Grammy Awards on Monday at the Staples Center in Los Rihanna, who was supposed to "Art is the unapologetic celebra- Angeles. Swift won album of the year for her chart-topping pop album, "1989." perform near the top of the show, tion of culture through self-exprescouldn'tduetodoctor'sorders. "Rihanna's doctor put her on sion. It can impact people in a vaaround his hands and a bruise on ofFand appeared tothrow ofFher for Thinkingout Loud." rietyofways for difFerentreasons his eyes. He went on to fuse rap, performance. Alabama Shakes' three wins vocal rest for 48 hours because she "The piano mica fell onto the pi- included best alternative music at different times. Some will react. jazz, reggae and African sounds was at risk of hemorrhaging her Some will respond. And some will for a commanding performance as ano strings, that's what the guitar album for "Sound & Color," as well vocal chords," a statement from be moved," she said, seeming to he rapped "The Blacker the Berry" sound was. It made it sound out of as rock song and rock performance her representative read. for "Don't Wanna Fight," which speak to those who were critical of and the Grammy-nominated tune," Adele tweeted. "(Expletive) Recording Academy CEO said her Super Bowl performance of the "Alright" passionately. He ended happens." they performed. Lauryn Hill, who was supposed to "My heart is beating a mile a anthem, "Formation." with a map of Africa, and the city A spokesperson for CBS, where surprise the audience by performSwift, who won the album of of Compton imprinted in it. the Grammys aired, said "there minute," said frontwoman Briting with the Weeknd, said Hill "Hip-hop, Ice Cube, this for hipthe year Grammy for "Fearless" in was abrief5-8 second technical tany Howard. "I promise we' re showed up for dress rehearsal but didn't make it in time for the show. issue that was out of our control." 2009,walked away Monday with hop, this for Snoop Dogg ...this for going to keep going." three awards, including best pop Nas. We will live forever, believe Justin Bieber started "Love The Weeknd, who won two The academy never officially anvocal album and music video for that," said Lamar onstage when he Yourself" on guitar in good form, awards, performed in a cube that nounced Hill was performing. cBad Blood," at the Staples Center won best rap album. "She was invited by (the Weekbut ended with a vocal struggle. was brightly lit for "Can't Feel My in Los Angeles. Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars Little Big Town and Demi Lovato, Face" until he switched to a piano- nd)," Portnow said backstage. Alabama Shakes also won three won two awards for "Uptown however, had shining moments tinged version of his upbeat hit "In Collaborative performances awards, though Lamar was the Funk," including record of the year. during their performances, hitting the Night." were one of the themes of the night's big winner with five. Ronson gave a shout-out to Prince, impressive and smooth high notes. Stapleton, who has written for Grammys: Carrie Underwood sang He won best rap album for "To James Brown and George Clinton But Bieber also had a shining dozensofcountry acts,won best with Sam Hunt; Ellie Goulding Pimp a Butterfly" as well as rap for being leaders in funk. moment: He won his first Grammy country solo performance and and AndraDay performed; while 'Thisisdedicated to thefans on Monday night for best dance countryalbum for'Traveller." Lovato, Legend, Luke Bryan and performance, rap song, rap/sung "This is something you never performance and music video. right here," Mars added. recording for Where Are U Now" Tyrese sang with Lionel Richie to Along with his wins, Lamar also Mars introduced Adele, who with Skrillex and Diplo. ever dream of so I'm super grateful honor the icon. had a show-stopping moment sang "All I Ask," which they wrote The Grammys also marked first- for it," he said. Meghan Trainor, who was nomiwhen he took the stage. together for her new album "25." time wins for Alabama Shakes, the Stapleton lost best country song nated for two Grammys last year for "All About That Bass," won best He started as he appeared She was accompanied with a piano Weeknd, Stapleton, Pitbull and Ed to "Girl Crush" songwriters Liz behind her, but the audio sounded Sheeran, who won song of the year Rose, Hillary Lindsey and Lori beaten, in handcufFs, with chains new artist.

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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 mintues.

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Action film starring Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano; directed by Tim Miller. Based upon Marvel Comics' most unconventional anti-hero, this film tells the origin of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after beingsubjected to a rogue ex-

Adventure film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Will Poulter, Forrest Goodluck, Paul Anderson, Kristoffer Joner, Joshua Burge; directed by Alejandro G. Inarritu. Inspired by true events, this film is an immersive and visceral cinematic experience capturing one man' s

periment that leaves him with

epic adventure of survival and

acceleratedhealing powers, adoptsthe alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearlydestroyed his life. Rated R. One hour, 48 minutes.

the extraordinary power of the human spirit. In an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass is brutally attacked by a bear andleftfor dead by members of his own hunting team. In a quest to survive, Glass endures unimaginable grief as well as the betrayal of his confidant John Fitzgerald. Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, Glass must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live and find redemption. Rated R. Two

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 filmmakers writeand directan all-star comedy setduring the latteryears 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.

How to be Single Romantic comedy starring Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Damon Wayans Jr., Anders Holm; directed by Christian Ditter. There's a right way to be single, a wrong way to be single, and then...there's Alice. And Robin. Lucy. Meg. Tom. David. New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, be it a love connection, a hookup, or something in the middle. And somewhere between the teasing texts and one-night stands, what these unmarrieds all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love. Sleeping around in the city that never sleeps was never so much fun.

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Will Ferrell and Nathan Lee Graham star in "Zoolander 2." Rated R. One hour, 50 minutes.

Kung Fu Panda 3 Animated comedy starring

the voices of Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina 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 biggest comedy adventureyet:When Po's long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travelsto a secretpanda paradiseto meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China 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.

Race Historical drama starring

Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons, Carice van Houten, William Hurt, Shanice Banton; directed by Stephen Hopkins. Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendaryathleticsuperstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy. This is an enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship, and an inspiring drama about one man's fight to become an Olympic legend. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 14 minutes.

Risen Historical drama starring Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth, Cliff Curtis, Maria Botto, Luis Callejo, Antonio

Gil, Richard Atwill; directed by Kevin Reynolds. This film is the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Clavius, a powerful Roman Military Tribune, and his aide Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprovethe rumors ofa risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem. Rated PG-13. One hour, 48 minutes.

The 5th Wave Science fiction thriller starring

Chloe Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson, Ron Livingston, Maggie Siff, Alex Roe, Maria Bello; directed by J. Blakeson. In this film, four waves of increasingly deadly attacks have left most of Earth decimated. Against a backdrop of fear and distrust, Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother. As she prepares for the inevitable and

Horror film starring Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Anya Taylor- Joy, Ellie Grainger, Lucas Dawson; directed by Robert Eggers. In 1630 New England, panic and despairenvelops a farmer, his wife and four of their children when youngest son Samuel

suddenly vanishes. The family blames Thomasin, the oldest daughter who was watching the boy at the time of his disappearance. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, twin siblings Mercy and Jonas suspect Thomasin of witchcraft, testing the clan's faith, loyalty and love to one another. Rated R. One hour, 33 minutes.

Zoolander 2 Comedy starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Penelope Cruz, Kristen Wiig, Milla Jovovich, Christine Taylor; directed by Ben Stiller. Models Derek Zoolander and Hansel must stop a conspiracy to kill the world'smost beautiful people. Rated PG-13. One hour, 40 minutes.

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OIIT FTOWN IEOOmalS MOTHER LODE FRIENDS OF MUSIC: Pianist Anne Rainwater from the San Francisco Bay Area performs the complete Goldberg Variations of Johann Sebastian Bach; Saturday, 4 p.m.; $15 general admission; the concert will be followed by a reception in honor of the soloist; held at the residence of Ron Brickman, 22021 Highway 26,West Point;advance reservations required, pay at the door; sponsored by the Mother Lode Friends of Music; to reserve, call (209) 2934227 or email brickman tw volcano.net. 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: 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:The Ray Charles Project, Saturday. 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. STORYTELLING FESTIVAL:The 29th annual Mariposa Storytelling Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, in Mariposa and Sunday, March 13, in Yosemite Valley; features Charlotte Blake Alston, Donald Davis, Mary Gay Ducey,Joel ben Izzy,Angela Lloyd, and Jim May; mariposaartscouncil. ol'g.

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"Ancestral Voices," by Sacramento/Black Art of Dance, will be held at California State University, Sacramento, starting today. Seinfeld, March 11. Styx, March 20. Clint Black, April 27. Joe Bonamassa, April 30; 242 E. Main St., Stockton; stocktonlive.corn, (209) 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, (916) 995-5464.

FRESNO CONVENTION AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER:Don Quixote, March 5. Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, April 4. Joe Bonamassa, April 27. Fresno Grand Opera presents"Dead Man Walking," May 7; fresnoconventioncenter.corn.

CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER:"A Handful of Dust," through April 24. "Mistlin 2016 Art Showcase," April 1 to May 27; 250 N. Broadway, Turlock; carnegieartsturlock.org.

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Simon 8t Garfunkel tribute show, Friday. Little River Band, Feb. 26. Terri Clark, March 2. Abba 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; 10001 St., downtown Modesto; galloarts.org, (209) 338-3105.

CROCKER ART MUSEUM: "Back to Life: Bay Area Figurative Drawings," 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) 8087000.

SACRAMENTO STATE:Dance styles from modern to Afro to hip hop to folkloric are part of "Ancestral Voices," by Sacramento/Black Art of Dance, in Solano Hall, 1010 Dancespace on the Sac State campus, 6000 J St.; the performance honors the ancestors who have influenced the concert's

eight choreographers and 36 dancers; performances are 6:30 p.m. today and Feb. 24 and 25; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Feb. 26 and 27; 2 p.m. Sunday and Feb. 28; tickets are $5 to $1 2 at csus.edu/hornettickets or (916) 278-4323; for more information, call (916) 278-6368. STANISLAUS COUNTY FAIR: Annual event returns July 8 to 17 in Turlock; performers include Salt-NPepa, July 11; Parmalee, July 12; Chaka Khan, July 13; Dwight Yoakam, July 14; stancofair.corn.

SEYNQ 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," March12to May30; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; deyoung.famsf.org, (41 5) 750-3600. ORACLE ARENA: 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:Disney on Ice: Frozen, through Feb. 22. Rihanna with Travis Scott, Feb. 28. Jeff Dunham, March 11. Justin Bieber, 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.

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