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CORER SlORY 9 'My Fair lad Sierra Repertory Thea e opens its 37th season this weekend with "My Fair Lady," Sierra Rep's 300th production

CO!IEI PROlO Brittney Bertier stars as Eliza Doolittle in Sierra Repertory Theatre's "My Fair Lady," which opens this weekend in East Sonora.

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Captain Encouragement hosts comic book launch •W hat: omic C book launch and signing session with Captain Encouragement. • When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Where: Swirlz at The Junction shopping center in East Sonora. •Admission:Free;com icbooks$5. • Info: calltoinspire.corn

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The Captain Encouragement youth program teaches lessons in anti-bullying and positive self image.

Captain Encouragement will launch his new comic book and be available for photos on Saturday in East Sonora. The comic book, "Captain Encouragement and the 3-Headed Frown Monster," features an art contest, coloring pages,crosswords and more. It will be for salefor $5.Allproceeds benefit the Captain Encouragement youth program, which aims to teach lessons in anti-bullying, positive self image and com-

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Captain Encouragement is portrayed by Nicholas Domingo, 24, of Sonora. passion. Among the program's goalsisto encourage people to "remember to smile more."

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Folk-country duo The 0's will join the Dirty River Boys for a show Friday night at Black Oak Casino's Willow Creek Lounge in Tuolumne. Between the band's two members, Taylor Young and John Pedigo, The 0's have pretty much seen it all as musicians. Pedigogothis startplaying in rockabilly, country and punk bands, and Young has toured the world with David Bowie and MC5 as a member of The Polyphonic Spree and Young Heart Attack. Based in the small but tightknit music scene in Dallas, Texas, it was only a matter of time before the two like-minded musicians crossed paths. After years spent performing with various rock bands, both were looking for an outlet to perform and record their own songs. Pedigo picked up the banjo,Young took over on guitar and kick drum, and they created a duo called The 0's. The collaboration was an instant fit, and the result is a seamless blend of Americana, country, and folk music with pop-savvy melodies and a sly sense of humor.

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with everyone from Old 97's to The Polyphonic Spree to Little Big Town and Scottish alt-rockers Del Amitri. Their eclectic influences are

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"Honeycomb," which include standout tracks "Fourteen Days" and "Brand New Start." "We were allsettorecord the album at a studio in Dripping Springs, Texas, but the month before we were scheduled to record,the entire studio was

ruined by a flood and we were

displaced," Pedigo said. "We had to figure something out fastlike two weeks fast. "We had just played a show at a venue called the River Road Icehouse in New Braunfels, Texas, and they have these cabins behind the venue that they normally just let bands crash

in. We thought, what if we just book one of those cabins and bring the gear in there?" "We rented two cabins for two weeks, and the other cabins were housing people who had lost their homes in the flood. We recorded from noon to four in

the morning every day," Young

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The 0's have a new album out called "Honeycomb," which features standout tracks "Fourteen Days" and "Brand New Start." added. "There were four of us, living and working in these two tiny cabins right behind the venue. There were shows at night, and we'd have to stop recording sometimes when the

band was playing. "But those distractions are all what makes the album — the collective experience of just being out there, cooped up in these little cabins," he said. "We were sleeping five feet away from where we recorded. We would wake up and jump right into it. Grab a beer, record for 12 hours,

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up again, grab a beer and start recording again." "We all had to stick together," Pedigoadded. "At the end ofthe day, it sounds exactly how we felt." That sense of camaraderie and creative collaboration runs through the music on "Honeycomb." The 0's will continue to tour through the winter and spring in support of the album. They play Black Oak Casino in between stops in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

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Fai Al-Wadi is among the students featured in "You Can't Take it With You," which plays today through Saturday at Summer ville High School. The play will be performed at 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday in addition to a 2 p.m. matinee show on Saturday. Tickets are available at the door, in the school office or online at summbears.k12.ca.us.

'Ovations' seriescontinuesSundayinAngels Camp • What: 'Ovations' series. • When: Sunday, 3 p.m. • Where: Brat Harte High School Theater, Angels Camp. • Tickets: $25 adults, $1 0 children. • Information: calaverasarts.org

Organizers said the concert will celebrate musical innovation and will give the audience a chance to see and hear many unusual instruments. Plus, the musicians involvedare donating theirservices to aid members of the community

who were impacted by the Butte Fire. Donations will go to the A whole new sound will be emanating &om the Bret Harte High School Theater on Sunday when the Moke Hill Music Festival Ensemble comes to Angels Camp. The group will showcase their unique form of music during the Calaveras Arts Council's "Ovations" performing artist series. A percussion group led by Allen Biggs, the ensemble features various familiar and not-so-familiar percussion instruments. Those instruments will also be joined by clarinets, violins and more.

Calaveras Community Foundation to add to the Butte Fire Disaster Relief Fund. The boxoffi cefor Sunday's show opens at 2 p.m. The performance begins at 3 p.m. and ends at 5p.m.Ticketsforadultsare $25 each, while youth — ages 18 years and younger — are $10 each.

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her provoking questions and interpretations. Chapman also plays double duty as the costume and prop designer. Whether it's a frappuccino drink from Starbucks or atattooed torso,the props

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Leap DaySocial MediaPhotoContest giving awayfair tickets The Calaveras Visitors Bureau is calling all jumpers for its Leap Day Social Media Photo Contest in celebration of Leap Day — Monday, Feb. 29. Participants are asked to submit their best jumping photos to the CVB Facebook or Instagram page. Winners get four tickets to this year's Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, slated for May 19 to 22 in Angels Camp. The visitors bureau is looking

for the "most fun and interesting jumping photos" and giving away four tickets per winner in the following categories: • Jump in the best location • Best single person jump • Best group jump • Best romantic jump

• Best family jump Share the photo by tagging ¹gocalaverason Instagram, and/ or submit directly to the bureau's Facebook page. Photos from each

category with the most combined likes from Instagram and Facebook will take home two pairs of fair tickets. Voting closes on Monday, March 21. Photos can be submitted up until that date, and winners will be announced the following day. If participants have trouble submit ting photos, they can email them directly with "Leap Photo Contest" in the subject line to: lisab@gocalaveras.corn.

Copper Chili Cook Off rescheduled Copperopolis Town Square will host its eighth annual "Copper Chili Cook OfF" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday.The event was originally scheduled for last month, but postponed due to weather. Each team will receive two special gifts and awards will be given

in 10 categories. The entrance fee is $20. Those who wish to taste the chili can do so for $5 (children younger than 12 are free). All event proceeds will be donated to the Copperopolis Fire Fighters Association. Old Skool Pie will offer wood-

fired pizzas along with a special chili pizza and cornbread. The Angels-Murphys Rotary Club will serve wine, beer, sodas and water. Attractions include live music by Dive Bar Poets, a raQle, face Union Democrat / File photo painting and a variety of children' s A Leap Day Social Media Photo Contest allows participants to win activities. tickets to the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee.

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SRT co-founder looks bac ahead at milestone Editor's Note: Below is a /&A with Sara Jones, managing director of Sierra Repertory Theatre, which is about to open its 37th season with its 300th

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production, "My Fair Lady." Describe the beginning of SRT? SRT was started by five veterans of the University of the

there are also non-musical productions, here and on Broadway. There is always tension with the budget to make our programming as diverse as we'd like it to be. Do you ever feel pressure to outdo previous productions? Always. The resources remain limited,but our expectations, and those of our audience just grow and grow.

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(intensive theater training) at the Fallon House. In 1977 all five of us were there, either as

staff or company members (Dennis Jones, Sara Jones and Doug Brennan, who are all still with SRT, and David and Kathryn Kahn, who left in 1982, but remain friends). We all fell in love with the area and wanted to make theater our lives, so we spent about a year planning, doinglegalpaperwork, moving up here and getting a building remodeled. We started with a 99-seat theater in the building that is now the East Sonora theater, although we had a little less than half the building to

What inspires you? On a day to day basis, the artists who work with us and our staff who work so, so hard to exceed expectationson every

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couldn't speak for the others, but I just went along for the ride, and it was one show at a time. It's probably just as well we didn't know what all the

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Sierra Rep's300thproduction, 'MyFair Lady,' opensthis weekend •W hat:'M y FairLady.' • When: Saturday through April 24. • Where: East Sonora Theater, 13891 Mono Way. • Tickets: $32 to $37, with discounts. • Information: sierrarep.org, (209) 532-31 20.

Sierra Repertory Theatre opensits2016 season with its 300th production, "My Fair Lady," a story of ambition, diligence, social boundaries, and love.

"Three hundred shows is quite a landmark," said Sara Jones, SRT's managing director and one of five friends who foundedthe theater company. "We have fantastic memories of

lots of those shows and know our audience does too." SRT opened its doors on a Leap Day — Feb. 29, 1980. The critically-acclaimed "My Fair Lady" won 15 awards and was nominated for another 18, running more than six years on Broadway.Itfeatured Rex Har-

rison and launched the career of a 19-year-old Julie Andrews. The popular film starred Harrison and Audrey Hepburn. The music by Alan Jay Lerner and lyrics by Frederick Loewe masterfully capture the essence of the characters and story, originally created by George Bernard Shaw in his classic play "Pygmalion." High-class speech professor, Henry Higgins, encounters a street-side flower-selling girl, Eliza Doolittle, with a harsh cockney twang. He balks at her degradation of the English language — "the language of Shakespeare!" and other of history's finest poets and works of

art. Doolittle responds by dreaming aloud of how nice it would be to be a high-class lady in "Wouldn't It Be Loverly?" She then proposes that Higgins take her on as his student. The arrogant professor is delighted by the challenge of transforming the "draggle-tailed guttersnipe" into a lady who could pass as gentry, and one of the greatpartnerships ofliterature begins.

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The play has a large cast headed by a pair of iconic roles. Professor Higgins will be played by Russell Garrett, who recently directed Sierra Rep's highlypopular production of "The Drowsy Chaperone" and other favorites. While it's his first

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Brittney Bertier stars as Eliza Doolittle in SRT's "My Fair Lady." Broadway. Meanwhile, Doolittle will be played by Brittney Bertier, an actresswho has performed offBroadway as well as in film and television. Company actor Ty Smith plays her father. "My Fair Lady" opens Saturday with Sierra Rep's sold out 2016 Gala and runs through April 24 with performances Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; and Thursdays at either 2 or 7 p.m.

Ticketsrange from $32 to $37. Seniors 60 and older receive $2 off, while student tickets are $25 and children ages 6 to 17 are $20each.Special discount ticketsare available for $20 each for those attending the March 10 "My Fair Ladies Night Out." Various vendors, including 31 Bags and Mary Kay, will be set up in the East Sonora Annex startingat 6 p.m. before the show. For tickets, visit sierrarep. org or call the Box Office at (209) 532-3120.

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House O' Beauty Art Salon in downtown Sonora hosted a "Meditations on Nature" mixed media exhibit during February's Second Saturday Art Night. Participating artists were LuAnn Tillman, Chris Halley and Laurie Livingston. The gallery's next Second Saturday display, on March 12, will feature emerging artist Myriah Barnes, who works in acrylic, watercolor and pen and ink. "Our goal as a small working studio/gallery is to engage the community in an arts experience, rather than focus on sales," Livingston said. "We hope to encourage new artists (and seasoned artists) in dialogue and participation in the arts experience."

EXHIIIITS,ElC. 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; 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 is 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's Hubble 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. CALAVERAS ARTS COUNCIL: Murphys artistTerri Wilson will be on display through Monday 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. MEADOWM ONT SHOPPING CENTER:Arts of Bear Valley will display artwork by Deborah Marlene

and Jim Sells during February, and Sandra Maurer and Sherrie Palmer during March; 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, while the quilts of Gay Losher will be on display in March and April; 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 March 3; Copperopolis Town Square, 145 Stone St.; townhallarts.corn, (209) 785-2050. VENTANA ART GALLERY:Features artists from throughout California; exhibits include Olof Dahlstrand, through March 27; (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, JeffConley and Evan Russel through March 5; the gallery will also have a new selection of original Ansel Adams photographs on view; anseladams.corn.

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THIIIISIIAY STUDENT PLAY:"You Can'tTake it With You," directed by Van Gordon, will be performed at Summerville High School in Tuolumne at 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday in addition to a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday; ticket prices are $10 adults, $8 for students and seniors and $8 adults, $6 students and seniors for the matinee; tickets are available at the door, the school office and online at summbears.k12.ca.us. (Page 5) TALK RADIO:Stage 3Theatre Company will present Eric Bogosian's "Talk Radio"through

Sunday; show starts at 7:30 p.m. tonight 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.

FIIIIAY WINTER JUBILEE:Mother Lode Christian School in Tuolumne presents its 36th annual fundraiser featuring live and silent auctions; preview, dinner and book sale 4 to 9 p.m. Friday; live auction is held from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; free

admission; game building for kids, pie booth and much more; Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora; (209) 928-4126, 928-4337 or 586-5701. STEAK DINNER:Sonora Elks Lodge hosts a "CookYour Own Steak" dinner; doors open at 5 p.m., with the grill ready at 6:30 p.m.; $15; reservations required, (209) 533-1587. THE CLEAN BREAK:Murphys CreekTheatre 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

Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; murphyscreektheatre.org, (209) 728-8422. (Page 6) GODSPELL:Tuolumne City Live presents a new production of "G t Tuolumne Veterans odspell "a Memorial Hall; performance are 7 p.m. Friday (and March 4); 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday (and March 5); 2 p.m. Sunday (and March 6); produced and directed by Art Delgado, with musical direction by Mark Gosney; tickets are $15 and available at the door; TuolumneCityLiveI yahoo. corn. SONORA BALLROOM DANCING:7 to 10 p.m.; $10; Aronos Hall, 37 E. Elkin St., downtown

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MY FAIR LADY:Sierra Repertory Theatre will presenteMyFair Lady" through April 24; East Sonora Theater, 13891 Mono Way; tickets are $32 to $37 with various discounts; sierrarep.org, (209) 532-3120. (Page 9)

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SONORA WEDDING FAIRE:Held at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora; noon to 4 p.m., fashion show at 2:30 p.m.; sonoraweddings.net.

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SPIRITUAL CINEMA:Sol y Breath Yoga and Wellness Center, 14709 Mono Way, hosts a "Spiritual Cinema Presentation" from 2 to 4 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month; this weekend is "A Course in Miracles"; no fee, donations accepted; all are welcome; (209) 694-3955.

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OVATIONS SERIES:Calaveras Arts Council will presentThe Moke Hill Music Festival Ensemble; 3 p.m.; Bret Harte High SchoolTheater, Angels Camp; calaverasarts.org, (209) 754-1774. (Page 5)

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NAIL 32:The movie "Nail 32" will be screened at Country Cowboy Church and will feature the film's writer and producer Jason Campbell; 6 p.m.; 14888 Peaceful Valley Rd.; (209) 588-1056. Courtesy photo

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CAPTAIN ENCOURAGEMENT:A book launch and signing session with Captain Encouragement will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Swirlz atThe Junction shopping center in East Sonora. (Page 3)

CHILI COOK OFF:Annual Copper Chili Cook Off will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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. (Page 7)

INDOOR FARMERS MARKET:The Farmory features local produce, organic groceries, glutenfree baked goods, honey, herbs, gourmet treats, free classes and more; open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 10800 Airport Rd., Columbia; also open noon to 6

MURAL FUNDRAISER:A fundraiser for the Jamestown Mural will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sonora Opera Hall; live music by the Black Irish Band featuring Dave Rainwater, silent auction, food and drinks; tickets are $20 advance

TDESDR V FAMILY NIGHT DINNER:Sonora Elks Lodge hosts dinner at 6:30 p.m.; call (209) 533-1587 for more information.

WBIIESDRY 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

MUSICON THETOWN BEAR VALLEY:DJTrevor Simpson, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.,Sky High Pizza. BLACK OAK CASINO:Jeffery Austin, 2015The Voice "Team Gwen" finalist, tonight, 8 p.m. Dirty River Boys andThe 0's, Friday,9 p.m .Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Saturday, 9 p.m.; Willow Creek Lounge,19400Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne;blackoakcasino.corn. COLUMBIA NURSERY:Grateful Band, featuring original music of singersongwriter Alex Kash; Sunday, 1 p.m.; 22004 Parrotts Ferry Rd.; tickets $15; outdoor show (or indoors if rain). EAGLETAVERN:Harvest Gold Band, Saturday; Eproson House, 22930Twain Harte Drive, Twain Harte. GYPSY SHACK:Battle of the Bands withTenderpaw, Make Amends, Lords of the Southern Mines and Oscar Goldman, tonight, 8 p.m. Gold Rush Comedy, Friday, 8 p.m. Steve Hankins battle against cancer benefit withThe Blonde Tells, Jinn Aubert, JonathanCronan, Saturday,8 p.m .Open mic, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Karaoke, Wednesday, 7 p.m.;13681 Mono Way, EastSonora. HOTEL LEGER:Open mic night hosted by RandyJames, Friday,9 p.m .Live m usic by Sierra Vibe, Saturday, 9 p.m.; 8304 Main St., Mokelumne Hill. JACK DOUGLASS SALOON:Open mic, Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m.; 22718 Main St.; Columbia State Historic Park. RAWHIDE SALOON:Open mic, tonight, 9 p.m. DJ 17:40, Friday, 9 p.m.; 18260 Highway 108, Jamestown. THE LUCKY PENNY:Honeywood & Friends, Saturday, 9 p.m.; 75 Big Trees Rd., Murphys. WATER WHEEL SALOON:Geronimo & the Scalpers, Rockin' Rick & the Rhythm Wranglers, Johnny Devil & His Sins, Saturday, 8 p.m.; $10 at the door; 22265 Parrotts Ferry Rd.

choreographed ballroom dance lessons; all ages welcome; 6 p.m. each Wednesday; 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

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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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PULNNING HBD IAIICII COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET:Friday throughSunday,March 4 to 6;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., including March 4;allageswelcome and no experience necessary; free; taught by Carlos and Karen Canto; 23496 Gold Springs Drive, Columbia; (209) 532-1859.

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VOCAL JAZZ FESllVAL:Columbia Jazz Series presents the 37th annual Vocal Jazz Festival, featuring concerts at 7 p.m.Friday,M arch 4,and 5 and 8p.m. Saturday, March 5; tickets are $18; (209) 588-5126.

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 $15 adult, $7 child. FUNDRAISER DINNER:Local band Uplands Drive will be performing a show for the Wildland Firefighters Foundation fundraising dinner on Saturday, March 5; the event will be held at the Sonora Elks Lodge and will feature tri-tip and chicken, no-host bar, silent auction, dancing, and more; doors open at 4 p.m. with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and music from 7 to 9 p.m.; Uplands Drive performs pop country, modern hits, alternative rock and

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Celtica is one of 14 bands playing the 30th annual Sonora Celtic Faire, held at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds from March 11 to 13. classics; tickets are $20 advance at Mike's Mowers, Mountain Bookshop or call (559) 248-6504; tickets will be $25 at the door. 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 until Friday; (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 includespancakes,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. OVAllONS SERIES:Calaveras Arts Council presents The Stanford Woodwind Quint et;3 p.m .Sunday, March 6; Bret Harte High SchoolTheater, Angels Camp; calaverasarts.org, (209) 754-1774. 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. 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) 586-7816, tucareImlode. corn. 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;m enu includes

biscuit sand 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 two adults and two children; the meals are held on the second Sunday of each month; (209) 878-3015. IN FOCUS PHOTO SHOW:Annual InFocus Photography Competition and Exhibition will be held Sunday, March 13, to Saturday, March 26, at Angelo's Hall in Columbia State Historic Park.

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Goo GooDols, Colective Soultour to visit IronstoneAmphitheatre Additional shows expected tobe announced inthe coming weeks;tickets to go onsaleApril 7 Multi-platinum, Grammynominated band Goo Goo Dolls will play Ironstone Amphitheatre in Murphys on Friday, July 15, with Collective Soul and Tribe Society. Tickets go on sale April 7. Goo Goo Dolls — made up of vocalist-guitarist John Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac — will be touring in support of their new album, "Boxes," which is due for release from Warner Bros. Records this spring. The Goo Goo Dolls have sold more than 10 million albums since 1986. They have scored 14 Top 10 radio hits (more than any other artist in the history of the Hot AC format), including "Name," "Slide," and "Iris," the latter spending nearly 12 straight months on the Billboard charts and holding the No. 1 position for 17 consecutive

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Goo Goo Dolls are made up of vocalist-guitarist John Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac. They have a new album due this spring. has been making music for more than two decades since then and has a catalog of No. 1 hits under their belts. Collective Soul helped shape and define alternative rock with lots of guitars and attitude. The band's music has often been covered by well-known artists. In 2001, Dolly Parton won a Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance with her cover version of "Shine." Additionally, Collective Soul was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2009. As the principal songwriter for the group, Ed Roland was individually inducted as a songwriter in 2014.

The band has a new record out, "See What You Started by Continuing," which was released last fall. The band that helped sonically define alternative rock is morefocused and energized than ever. And as Roland puts it, fans can continue to expect "lotsofguitars and a fun attitude from the southern gentlemen of rock and roll." Meanwhile, Tribe Society formed in 2015 by the core members of Boston-based indie pop collective Gentlemen Hall. Tribe Society cite an eclectic mix of influences, from hip-hop and psych-rock to icy electronica, industrial pop, and soaring,

stadium-ready, '90s-inspired alternativerock. Comprising of vocalist Gavin McDevitt, bassist/guitarist Rory Given, synth/keys player Bradford Alderman, drummer Phil Boucher, and synth/flute player Seth Hachen, the band started a yearago, shortly after the dissolution of Gentlemen Hall. Describing their emotionallycharged, shape-shifting pop confections as "falling somewhere between MTV and LSD," Tribe Society wasted little time getting their name out, issuing a well-received cover of Yung Thug's underground hip-hop anthem "Stoner" via Island Records imprint Lokal Legend.

Tribe Society dropped a mixtape called "Delirium Sonata" lastyear before releasing their debut EP, "Lucid Dreams." Additional shows at Ironstone are expected to be announced within the next month. Previously announced, Darius Rucker will play Thursday, July 14 — theday before the Goo Goo Dolls, Collective Soul and Tribe Society take the stage. Joining Rucker for the country concert will be Michael Ray, and Dan and Shay. Tickets for the season are expectedtogo on saleApril7. For more information and updates, visit ironstoneamphitheatre.net.

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COMING MARCH 4TH TO SONORA! Performances — 3 and 8 p.m. This is the Big Show that delighted 89,000 people at Mechanics' Pavilion,

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TRAVELING ON OUR OWN SPECIAL TRAIN! Positively the Biggest and Best Show ever seen in Sonora! Grand Street Parade at 11 a.m.! Big Tent Prices — Adults 50 cts, Children 25 cts.

42 years ago March 2, 1974 GOLD! GOLD! GOLD!Here we go again. A new "gold fever" is undercutting the value of paper money, according to economists who report a worldwide flight from paper currency into precious metals. The world' s

132 years ago March 8, 1884 NEWS BRIEFS: • Dr. S. Crichton was sent a four-legged chicken from near Mountain Pass. He has it preserved in alcohol, legs and all. It is a unique curiosity among this breed of foul. • The Tuolumne county jail is without an occupant. • Sonora is overrun with tramps. Some of them are insult-

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London, Zurich and Paris — are swamped with speculative buy orders. "Gold bugs" have driven up private market prices from approximately$20 an ounce three months ago to $180, a recordlevel.Americans can'tlegally purchase gold bullion, but they have the "fever" and are sharing in the bonanza through sharply increased investments in mining stocks, gold coins and mutual funds that specialize in gold extraction companies. Serious inflation on a worldwide scale is the main stimulant behind the unprecedented frenzy, most economistsagree.

47 years ago Feb. 28, 1969 The mammoth rock slide covering Highway 108 in Sonora, near Valponi Acres, just keeps getting bigger and bigger, and has forcedrelocation ofpower and phone poles. The division of highways reports trees have fallen into a huge pile of mud and boulders, and traffic remains detoured. Highway crews have still not started the massive clean up project — and won't until the steep embankment above the highway stops dropping into the roadway.

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View of Jamestown in Tuolumne County, as it appeared about 1850. • Why not treat yourself to a Greyhound bus trip? Low round trip fares from Sonora to Bakersfield, $8.50; Fresno, $5.75; San Francisco, $4.55; Los Angeles, $11.00. • Drink Coca-Cola, delicious and refreshing, 5 centa bottle. Sonora Bottling Works, Sonora, Calif.

85 years ago Feb. 27, 1981 At the regular meeting of the Sonora City Council Monday night a discussion held the attention of the members regarding a proposed parking limit on Washington Street. This is claimed will be the ultimate outcome if merchants and store

clerks persist in parking their cars along the thoroughfare all day, thereby inconveniencing the out-of-town shoppers. It is claimedlocalowners ofthese machines that occupy premium space the whole day long on Sonora's main street should park their automobiles on back streets.

96 years ago March 13, 1920 HISTORY GONE UP IN SMOKE — The last structure that once formed a part of Columbia's historic Chinatown was destroyed by a mysterious fire last Tuesday. Columbia is now without a Chinatown, or even a

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ago the sole surviving Celestial of the place died, and now not a trace remains of this oncefamous Chinese quarters.

101 years ago March 1, 1915 Shawmut Mine was the scene of yet another fatal affray Friday morning, in which Francisco Ferrer,a Spanish miner, plunged a 12-inch knife blade into the body of Mike Klisch, a Montenegrin miner.

116 years ago Feb. 25, 1900 NORRIS-ROWE'S Big Trained Animal Circus!

and beg for money with a persistence that is exasperating. • The stage on its way from San Andreas to Milton yesterday was stopped by a masked highwayman who hailed the driver, and commanded him todeliver the Wells Fargo and Company treasure box. Under the circumstances, the driver was induced to obey.Itis believed that the highwayman got little for his troubles, as the box was very light.

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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, "Picnic with Dave Hitchcock and Trevor -

Airola." 2 p.m. — "Mother Lode of Friends of Music: Latin Concert." Monday 11 a.m. "Along The Hudson," produced by Lloyd Kramer. 7 p.m. "The Power of Race Unity," presented by Bahai Faith. Tuesday 10 a.m. - eYou fk The Law," with Bob Lally and Steve Gilente, "Viewer Questions / -

Courtroom Conduct." 5 p.m. — "Ask Attorney Steve: Workman's Comp — Part One." 7:30 p.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting. Wednesday 10 a.m. "Get Healthy With Shana: Special ExerciseChair Fitness, Low Impact Aerobics fk Strength: Part Eight." 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. — "Mind Matters: Mothering Children With Autism." 4 p.m. — "Area 12 / HICAPPart One," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn with guest Debbie Shally. 4:30 p.m. — "Area 12 / HICAP — Part Two," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn with guest Debbie Shally. 7 p.m. — "Kindness Hero Celebration." Call (209) 536-1888 for more information.

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Should Win: DiCaprio's inevitable win can be both boring and merited. If only we could guarantee that the Academy was choosing him for his actual performance and not the behind-the-scenes suffering. Best Picture Should Have Been a Contender: The Nominees: "The Big Short," When did we start taking the "Bridge of Spies," "Brooklyn," "Mad greatness of the Tarantino/Samuel M ax: Fury Road,""The Martian," L. Jackson pairing for granted? "The Revenant," "Room," "SpotJackson's speechifying, Lincolnlight." letter carrying Union soldier in 'The Hateful Eight" is a perforBAHR: Will Win: "The Revenant's" bra- mance that will live long beyond vado will match its awards tally. DiCaprio's tussle with that bear. Should Win: "Mad Max: ~ COYLE: Road" is a visionary filmmakWill Win: DiCaprio. It's "his ing coup of a different kind, and, year," as they say. But I would unlike "The Revenant," Miller's love to see what lengths his Oscar raging road opera is the definite crusadewould go toifhe didn't classic of the bunch. win. What would he eat in his next Should Have Been a Contender: film? What animal carcass would It still boggles the mind why Todd he sleep in? Haynes' period romance "Carol" Should Win: It's a weak year for was overlooked. It is filmmaking the men. Can I pass? Should Have Been a Contender: at its best. COYLE: Michael B. Jordan of "Creed" and 2013'sFruitvale Station"has Will Win: No one really knows. "The Revenant" has the momentwice been unfairly overlooked here. But what about Al Pacino tum, but consensus is elusive. Panicked voices everywhere can be as an aged rock star in "Danny heard exclaiming 'The guilds are Collins'? It was one of the year' s all over the map!" In the end, I go most underrated films. (And that with "The Big Short" because the surprised me, too.) Producers Guild has been the best forecasterin recentyears. Best Actress Should Win: It may lack some The Nominees: Cate Blanchett, "Carol"; Brie Larson, "Room"; Jencinematic punch, but the sturdy "Spotlight" is the closest thing nifer Lawrence, "Joy"; Charlotte we have to a new Sydney Lumet Rampling, "45 Years"; Saoirse classic. Ronan, "Brooklyn." Should Have Been a Contender: BAHR: "Carol" and "Creed." The absence Will Win: Brie Larson. She gives here of Todd Haynes' majestic '50s about 10 incredible performances dream is a glaring oversight. And in a single film and has won everyittook too longforpeopletorealthing so far. ize just how good Ryan Coogler's Should Win: Obvious grit "Rocky" sequel is. trumps nuance at the Oscars, but Charlotte Rampling tore out many Best Actor a heartstring as a jealous woman The Nominees: Bryan Cranston, in "45 Years." "Trumbo"; Matt Damon, "The MarShould Have Been a Contender: tian"; Leonardo DiCaprio, "The Bel Powley made the sexual Revenant"; Michael Fassbender, awakening of a teenager (with "Steve Jobs"; Eddie Redmayne, her mom's adult boyfriend no 'The Danish Girl." less) seem neither too exploitative BAHR: nor celebratory in the criminally Will Win: DiCaprio. He had us underseen 'The Diary of a Teenage at "raw bison." Girl."

singing stunner did in "Tangerine." COYLE: Will Win: Alicia Vikander will win for "The Danish Girl," as voters honor not only her intelligent performance in that film, but a year full of standout work. Should Win: Vikander, but for her slinky artificial intelligence in "Ex Machina." Should Have Been a Contender: Cobie Smulders, best known for "How I Met Your Mother," ran away with Andrew Bujalski's "Results" as a comically intense personal trainer. Best Director The Nominees: "The Big Short," Adam McKay; "Mad Max: COYLE: Stallone is a fitting honor for the Fury Road," George Miller; "The Will Win: Brie Larson has this actor who's spent three myth-mak- Revenant,"Alejandro G. Inarin the bag. She's a terrifically ing decades as Rocky Balboa. ritu; "Room," Lenny Abrahamson; "Spotlight," Tom McCarthy. natural performer and a realtalShould Win: Mark Rylance ent. But, for me, she was better gives "Bridge of Spies" a serene BAHR: in "Short Term 12" than in the glow. The combination of him and Will Win: Alejandro Inarritu, mawkishly manipulative "Room." Tom Hanks is riveting: one of the and ital be deserved and an incredShould Win: In a strong field, theater' sgreatsmeets one ofthe ible achievement. Cate Blanchett slips by because movies'. Should Win: George Miller, and of the regularity of her quality. In Should Have Been a Contender: it will also be deserved. "Carol," she's both devastating and The thundering Idris Elba is the Should Have Been a Contender: exhilarating. obvious answer for his rebel comThere are so many this yearShould Have Been a Contender: mander in cBeast of No Nation." Ridley Scott (" The Martian" ) and Bel Powley's hip-swinging '70s San But Michael Shannon in most Todd Haynes (" Carol" ) among Francisco teenager in cDiary of a thingsisa good answer,too,and them — but I would like to have Teenage Girl" was a sensational he was in grand, imposing form in seen Sean Baker in here for his Ramin Bahrani's "99 Homes." incredibly inventive and utterly breakthrough. engaging 'Tangerine." Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress COYLE: The Nominees: Christian Bale, The Nominees: Jennifer Jason Will Win: The Inarritu repeat "The Big Short"; Tom Hardy, "The Leigh, 'The Hateful Eight"; seems to be in effect. 'The RevRevenant"; Mark Ruffalo, "SpotRooney Mara, "Carol"; Rachel enant" isn't shy about its filmlight"; Mark Rylance, Bridge of making, but Inarritu's audacious McAdams, "Spotlight"; Alicia Spies"; Sylvester Stallone, "Creed." Vikander, 'The Danish Girl"; Kate long shots and ravishing frontier BAHR: Winslet, "Steve Jobs." wilderness offer a quality hard to Will Win: Sylvester Stallone, but BAHR: come by: the awe of something not it' ll be more about his legacy than Will Win: Alicia Vikander, for seen before. "Creed." giving a soul to "The Danish Girl." Should Win: George Miller's "Mad Max: Fury Road" is a crazy Should Win: Mark Rylance Should Win: Alicia Vikander, made his subtlety affecting Soviet for 'The Danish Girl," sure, but puzzle of a movie trying to stretch spy more lovable than Tom Hanks alsoas a secretnod tothescope the language of film just like in "Bridge of Spies." 'The Revenant," but in opposite of her work this year in both Should Have Been a Contender: "Ex Machina" and "Testament of directions: with rapid cutting and Nicholas Hoult. It takes quite a Youth." I swear, Jake and I did not feverishsurrealism. performance to upstage the belplan this. Should Have Been a Contender: lowing visuals of "Mad Max: Fury Should Have Been a Contender: Andrew Haigh's "45 Years" earned Road." There are few performances that a nod for Charlotte Rampling and COYLE: have moved, entertained, and acclaim for her co-star, Tom CourWill Win: There's potential stayed with me as much as Mya tenay. But neither would have intrigue here, but the swell around Taylor's sultry transgender lounge- been possible without Haigh. Tribune News Service

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Eddie the Eagle Drama starrmg Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Jo Hartley, Tom Costello, Jack Costell; directed by Dexter Fletcher. This film details the inspiring exploits of Michael Edwards, better known as Eddie the Eagle," the most famous ski jumper in British history. The film's portrayal of Edwards' neversay-dieapproach to the sport, celebrates the human spirit and resili ence in thefaceofextraordinary odds and challenges. Rated PG-13. One hour, 45 minutes.

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Horror film starring Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Anya TaylorJoy, Ellie Grainger, Lucas Dawson; directed by Robert Eggers. In 1630 Tribune News Service Rebel Wilson stars in the romantic comedy "How to be Single." New England, panic and despair envelops a farmer, his wife and courage and sacri6ce if they hope ston, Dustin Hogan, Angelina superstar whose quest to become four of their children when youngto prevail in the epic final confron- Jolie, J.K. Simmons, Jackie Chan, the greatest track and field athlete est son Samuel suddenly vanishes. tation. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 7 Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu; directed by in history thrusts him onto the The family blames Thomasin, the minutes. Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alesworld stage of the 1936 Olympics, oldest daughter who was watchGods of Egypt sandro Carloni. One of the most where he faces off against Adolf How to be Single ing the boy at the time of his Fantasy adventure starring successful animated f'ranchises in Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy. disappearance. With suspicion Romantic comedy starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Brenton the world returns with its bigThis is an enthralling 6lm about Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, and paranoia mounting, twin Thwaites, Chadwick Boseman, gest comedy adventure yet : W hen courage, determination, tolerance, siblings Mercy and Jonas suspect Damon Wayans Jr., Anders Holm; Elodie Yung, Courtney Eaton, RuPo's long-lost panda father sudand friendship, and an inspiring Thomasin of witchcraft, testing fus Sewell, Gerard Butler, GeofFrey directed by Christian Ditter. ghtto There's a right way to be single, a denly reappears, the reunited duo drama aboutone man's fi the clan's faith, loyalty and love to Rush; directed by Alex Proyas. In become an Olympic legend. Rated one another. Rated R. One hour, 33 wrong way to be single, and then... travelsto a secretpanda paradise this spectacular action-adventure to meet scores of hilarious new PG-13. Two hours, 14 minutes. there's Alice. And Robin. Lucy. minutes. inspired by the classic mythology panda characters. But when the Meg. Tom. David. New York City Risen of Egypt, the survival of mankind Triple 9 is full of lonely hearts seeking the supernatural villain Kai begins to Historical drama starring hangs in the balance as an unexAction thriller starring Casey sweep across China defeating all right match, be it a love connecJoseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter A6leck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony pected mortal hero Bek underthe kung fu masters, Po must do Firth, CM Curtis, Maria Botto, tion, a hook-up, or something takes a thrilling journey to save Mackie, Aaron Paul, Clifton Colthe impossible â&#x20AC;&#x201D; learn to train Luis Callejo, Antonio Gil, Richard the world and rescue his true love. in the middle. And somewhere lins Jr., directed by John Hillcoat. a village full of his fun-loving, Atwill; directed by Kevin ReynIn order to succeed, he must enlist between the teasing texts and A crewofdirty cops are blackclumsy brethren to become the olds. This film is the epic Biblical the help of the powerful god Horus one-night stands, what these mailed by the Russian mob to exunmarrieds all have in common is ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas. story of the Resurrection, as told in an unlikely alliance against ecute a virtually impossible heist. Rated PG. One hour, 35 minutes. through the eyes of a non-believer. The only way to pull it o8'is to Set, the merciless god of darkness, the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving Race Clavius, a powerful Roman who has usurped Egypt's throne, m anufacture a 999,police codefor de6nitions of love. Sleeping around Historical drama starring Military Tribune, and his aide "officer down." Their plan is turned plunging the once peaceful and Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Lucius, are tasked with solving prosperous empire into chaos and in the city that never sleeps was upside down when the unsuspectnever so much fun. Rated R. One Jeremy Irons, Carice van Houten, the mystery of what happened to conflict. As their breathtaking ing rookie they set up to die foils William Hurt, Shanice Banton; di- Jesus in the weeks following the hour, 50 minutes. battle against Set and his henchthe attack, triggering a breakneck, rected by Stephen Hopkins. Based crucifixion, in order to disprove men takes them into the afterlife Kung Fu Panda 3 action-packed finale filled with on the incredible true story of Jes- the rumors of a risen Messiah and double-crosses, greed and revenge. and across the heavens, both god Animated comedy starring the se Owens, the legendary athletic prevent an uprising in Jerusaand mortal must pass tests of voices of Jack Black, Bryan CranRated R. One hour, 55 minutes.

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OIIT OWN FOOTHIlls 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:John Nemeth and the Blue Dreamers, Saturday. 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.

"Andy Warhol: Portraits" opens March 13 at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. downtown Modesto; galloarts.org, (209) 338-3105. 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.

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,A ngela Lloyd, and Jim May; mariposaartscouncil. org.

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.

IIIIllEV BOB HOPE THEATRE:Jerry 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 Sunday. "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. CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER:"A Handful of Dust," through April 24. "Mistlin 2016 Art Showcase," April 1

DE YOUNG MUSEUM: Exhibits include "Royal Hawaiian Featherwork," through Sunday. "Oscar de la Renta," March 12 to May 30; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; deyoung.famsf.org, (41 5) 750-3600. to May 27; 250 N. Broadway, Turlock; carnegieartsturlock.org.

crockerartmuseum.org, (916) 8087000.

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;

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. GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Little River Band, Friday. 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; 1000 I St.,

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.

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