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•W hen: Satu rday,8 a.m .to 4 p.m .

• Where: Copper Town Square, Copperopolis.

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Saturday's show features a variety of hot rod and custom cars.

The 15th annual Hot Copper Car Show returns Saturday to Copper Town Square off Highway 4 in Copperopolis.

The free event, which is one of the largest hot rod and custom car shows in the Mother Lode, is open to the public.

The Lake Tulloch Lions Club sponsors the show with all proceeds going to benefit the community through scholarships and other services. It is made possible through sponsors from Calaveras and Tuolumne counties.

Classic cars will once again fill Copper Town Square on Saturday.

The show features hot rod and custom cars from throughout northern California. Each car owner gets a special dash plaque and will take part in the judging for the best cars at the show in a

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Studio 4 presents ambitious 'Spring Showcase' • What: Dance showcase.

• When: Friday, 7p.m., Saturday, 3 p.m.

• Where: Brat Harte High School Theater, Angels Camp.

• Tickets: $1 2 adults, $8 children 12

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• Information: (800) 595~9, studio4dancetheater.corn

This year's Studio 4 Dance Theater's "Spring Showcase" aims to be the most ambitious yet, with dances ranging from contemporary ballet to hip hop.

The show features all new dances in an eclectic mix of ballet, jazz, hip hop and contemporary dance.

"Part of our mission at Studio 4 Dance Theater is to educate both our dancers and our audience, and the 'Spring Showcase' allows usto do that, "said Artistic Director Tammie Lee. "While the music may be familiar, the dances will be a new experience for all of us. I am very proud of that."

The first act each year is a

ballet performance by the company. This year, Lee is challenging her dancers with an original

Daniel Ernst portrays Modest Mussorgsky in an interpretation of "Pictures at an Exhibition" this week in Angels Camp.

contemporary ballet interpretation of "Pictures at an Exhibition," Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky's well known tribute to artist and architect Viktor Hartmann, a friend of his who diedsuddenly at age 39 from an aneurysm.

A prolific and intense artist, Hartmann's death rocked the Russian art world in 1873, and he was memorialized in a 400work exhibition in 1874. The exhibition so inspired Mussorgsky that he composed "Pictures at an Exhibition" in just six weeks. "Pictures" was not intended as a ballet, but it has been interpretedby several choreographers before Lee — most recently by Alexei Ratmansky for the New York City Ballet in October 2014. The music and the dances are dark and mysterious, passionate and intense.

The second act is a showcase of 10 new works by both new and seasoned choreographers from Studio 4 School of Dance and Studio 4 Dance Theater.

Dances rangefrom balletto lyrical to jazz to tap to hip hop,with an equally wide variety of music, eye-catching costumes and creative lighting designs.

Three new choreographers will be presenting their first works for an audience: Molly Johnson has created an ensemble pointe piece, Daniel Ernst is doing a contemporary solo, and Leah Cottrell is performing a solo tap number.

Ernstdiscovered hislove for dance through his love for his sister, Elizabeth — a hip hop dancer

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Leah Cottrell is performing a solo tap number. and choreographer who has performed with Studio 4 Dance Theater for the past four years.

"I started dancing myself aker watching Elizabeth perform in two Spring Showcases," he said. "I loved the contemporary dance and all the variety of dance styles in the show."

As the only male dancer, Ernst actsas lead,guide,orcenterpiece in many of the dances.

It's not a problem being the only male dancer "because we all get along so well," he said. "But I wish there were more guys interested in

dance. There's this stereotype that dancing is just for girls and you can't be masculine as a dancer, but it actually requires tremendous strength and male presence."

Ernst will portray Mussorgsky in "Pictures at an Exhibition." "'Pictures at an Exhibition' has been an educational experience for the dancers and for me, musically and choreographically. It's wonderM to see the company grow together," Lee said. "I am excited forour audience to be amazed at

our talent thisyearl" Portraying Mussorgsky requires

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"I am portraying his life and his mourning and his loss of a friend.

My job is to connect with the audience and show them the story," he said. "It's my first lead role. It' s pushingme and making me feel like I am advancing as an artist."

"Daniel has worked incredibly hard at his role as Modest Mussorgsky, technically and artistically," Lee agreed.

"A couple of times during rehearsals I would get a look — 'you want me to dowhat?' I have really pushed Daniel and I am so proud.

In this past year he has matured as an artist and developed as a dancer significantly."

Ernst will perform in four of the dances in the second act, including one solo he choreographed himself — another first — to the popular song "Smother" by Daughter.

"It's about wanting something so bad,and thestruggle oftrying to push through and finally having to give up," he said. "The dance was inspired by the music."

Most of the show is really upbeat, Ernst said "I think my favorite parts are the hip hop pieces, which are especially lively and fun to watch," he said.

Of course, two of those hip hop dances were choreographed by his sister, Elizabeth.

Returning choreographers Elizabeth Ernst and Elise Williams are creating hip hop dances, Brianna Gilbert is doing

a contemporary piece and Ruby Eustis-Smith is presenting a lyrical dance.

Candace Collum is returning this year as both a choreographer and a dancer, and is creating a contemporary number for the company. The finale will be "Sing, Sing, Sing," developed by Lee based on the original choreography by Bob Fosse.

The "Spring Showcase" has grown in complexity and ambiand choreographers continue to mature and evolve.

Students from Studio 4 School of Dance have been invited to pursue their dance careers at Juline Regional Youth Ballet, American Ballet Theater Summer Intensive Program, Ballet San Jose, Contra Costa Ballet, and San Jose State.

Tickets are available at studio4dancetheater. corn orby calling (800) 595-4849, or at the box office one hour before each show (cash or check only). For more information, call Lee at 728-5347.

Pop is popular.

A black-and-white acrylic painting of pop singer Ariana Grande — painted by Erica Smith of Calaveras High School — was voted Most Popular at this year's ArtSpirit High School Art Show and Competition.

The 18th annual event ran from March 14 to April 19 at the Calaveras Arts Council's gallery in San Andreas. It featured student artists from Bret Harte, Calaveras and Mountain Oaks schools.

At the age of 21, Grande has already made her mark on pop music with hits such as "Break Free" and "Problem."

"The feeling from the judges

This black-and-white acrylic painting of pop singer Ariana Grande was painted by Erica Smith of Calaveras High.

and visitorsto the Gallery Store is that Erica's work reflects the talent and technique of someone much beyond her teenage years," said MaryJane Genochio,executive director of the arts council.

Genochio said the arts council wants to thank all of the talented students for their submissions and their dedicated teachers: Karen Walkace, Suzanne Smith, Mark Waelty and the staff of Mountain Oaks School.

Many of this year and past years ArtSpirit works are on display at the Calaveras County Office of Education in Angels Camp. If interested in seeing the collection, call CCOE at 7364662 for more information.

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Fireman's Muster returns to Columbia for 56th year • What:Fireman's Muster.

• When:Friday night and Saturday.

• Where:Columbia State Historic Park.

• Admission: Free.

• Information:532-8718.

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The Fireman's Muster features activities for children.

Columbia's 56th annual Fireman's Muster will kick 06'with Hospitality Night at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Columbia Hre House, 11328 Jackson St. Antique fire equipment will be on display and there will be &ee food and drink.

On Saturday, there will be an 11 a.m.parade.Registration for the parade opens at 9 a.m. and children that arrive early can ride on a lire engine. The parade will be followed at noon by kids events, including a hose roll and bucket brigade. An adult bucket brigade isslated for2 p.m .followed by hand pumpersat3 p.m .On hand will be a restored hand pump built in Boston in 1852.

The event is put on by the Columbia Volunteer Fire Depart-

ment Engine Company No. 1.

Brenden Simunaci said organizers are being mindful of the drought.

"We're practicingwater conservation measures," he said, noting water use will be limited and water will come from a private well

source instead of public water.

He said the purpose of the event is to "demonstrate the firefighting ways of thepast,"especially for children. "We want to teach the children about the past," he said.

Columbia-areafarmshighlight tour Registrationopenfor art Tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual Farms of Tuolumne County Farm and Ranch Tour.

This year's event is setfor 10 a.m. to4 p.m. Saturday,June 13.

The tour will connect area residents and visitors with five farms in the Columbia area.

Participants can enjoy free localwine and hard cider tasting as well as samples of locally grown food provided by Chef Dave Cooks, Columbia Kate's Tea House and Bakery, Mountain People Organics Farmory Plate, and Seven Sisters at

Black Oak Casino Resort.

The event features a variety of activities, including demonstrations, workshops and visiting farm animals.

Tickets cost $8 in advance, $10 on the day of the event.

Those 17 years old and under are free.

Tickets may be purchased online at tcfarms.org. A brochure

with map can also be downloaded from the website.

Other ticket outlets: Nature' s Whole FoodDepot in Standard; University of California Co-op Extension in Sonora; Community Thrift Shop in Sonora; Sonora

Certified Farmers Market; All That Matters in Twain Harte; Columbia Nursery and Florist; and GoldCountry Honey Farm Store located in the Mountain People Organics Farmory in Columbia.

Proceeds from the farm tour help fund the FOTC scholarship program.

FOTC is a nonprofit group aiming to promote sustainable agriculture in Tuolumne County through marketing, education and agritourism.

For more information, email info@tcfarms.org;call928-3775 or visit tcfarms.org.

camp held atstate park

As summer approaches, the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance is organizing its annual Summer Arts Camp at Columbia State Historic Park.

This year's camp runs from Monday, June 15, to Friday, June 19.

Early registration ends today atthe costof$115 for each child. Starting Friday, the cost increases to$125. Siblings are $100.

Advanced registration is required.

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Betsy Spring, art educator and Arts Camp organizer, said she isexcited for another creative summer with the youth in Tuolumne County.

The weeklong camp begins at 8:45 a.m. and concludes each day at noon.

On the final day, there will be a "Summer Arts Camp Family Celebration Art Show," hosted by the Columbia merchants.

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'Hon Tonk' trio shines inSRT'slatest sure-fire audiencepleaser

By KATHIE ISAAC-LUKE For The Union Democrat

Sierra Repertory Theatre's production of "Honky Tonk Angels" is a playful, buoyant musical and sure-fire audience

pleaser.

Written by Ted Swindley, who also created "Always...Patsy Cline," the play was a hit when it was first staged by SRT in 2004.And, judging from the audience response on opening night, this production promises to be equally successful.

"Honky Tonk Angels" tells the storyofthree fearless and very different women who are dissatisfied with their lives and decidetofollow their dreams of becoming country music singers.

In the first act, country

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By Your Man," Coal Miner's Daughter," and n9 to 5" are used

dramatically to introduce us to the women and help illuminate their motivations and backstories.

Becky Saunders, who starred in "Church Basement Ladies," as well as the previous production of "Angels," adroitly plays Angela, a Texas housewife and mother who is fed-up with her hard drinking, unreliable husband, Bubba.

In front of an ironing board set up in the kitchen, Saunders hilariously acts out Angela's frustrations with the antics of her unruly children as well as the indignities that Bubba has visited upon her.

Cathy Schenkelberg, who was in last season's production of "Les Miserables," plays Sue Ellen, an office worker who can no longer tolerate the demands of her abusive boss.

The twice divorced Sue Ellen is world-weary and longing to achieve something meaningful in her life. As skillfully played

by Schenkelberg, Sue Ellen brooks no nonsense and is fiercely protective of her dignity.

In acharming performance, Michelle Foletta, who was in SRT's production of "Gypsy,"

plays Darlene, the youngest of the women, who has been taking careofher unappreciative, widowed father.

Foletta has a beautiful singing voice and injects warmth and longing into her solo perfor-

rending rendition of "Fancy."

To add to the entertainment, audience participation is also encouraged.

In addition to directing, Viets also choreographed this production which flows smoothly

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To Billy Joe" and the soulful "Calling All Angels."

The women all set out separately and board a bus bound for Nashville where they meet and bond. All of these talented actressesinfuse their characters with depth and authenticity.

They also demonstrate considerable comedic skills. Angela

numbers.

The impressive set by Randall

tional songs such as "Amazing

Grace" and "I' ll Fly Away."

The actresses all have strong singing voices and are excellent individually. But, they really shine when singing together, especially in powerful interpretations of "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?" and "I Will Always Love You."

This production contains several showstoppers such as Saunders in a delightfully funny version of "Harper Valley PTA," Schenkelberg in Egyptian attire singing "Cleopatra, Queen of Denial," and Foletta performing a heart-

This enlivening musical is a gem, and as performed by this cast and crew, is irresistible fun.

"Honky Tonk Angels" plays through May 31 at the Fallon House Theater in Columbia State Historic Park.

where the women first meet.

The expert lighting by Peter Leibold enhances the proceedings, and the prolific costumes

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The second act showcases many country favorites including "Night Life," "Almost Persuaded," and "Your Good Girl' s Gonna Go Bad." There are also beautiful renditions of tradi-

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• When: Friday through May 31.

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

• Tickets: $25 adult, $22 seniors, $17 students • Information: 536-1778, stage3.org

"Seascape with Sharks and Dancer" is part drama, part dark comedy andat its core, begs the question: Does love really conquer all?

The play, written by Don Nigro and directed by Hugo F. Martinez, opens Friday and runs until May 31 at Stage 3 TheatreCompany in downtown Sonora.

Ben, played by Modesto actor Travis Blansit, is a young man that lives in a remote beach bungalow. He pulls a lost young woman, Tracy, from the ocean.

Tracy, played by Julia Bentley, finds herself trapped in his life

consequence. For someone who

wants to be loved so badly,she sure doesdo a good job fooling people into believing she wants otherwise."

mares.

What takesplace is a struggle between his tolerant and gently ironic approach to life and her strategy of suspicion and attack.

"There are so many layers to this show it's difficult to really categorizeit,"M artinez said.

"But if I really had to, I would say it leans more towards the dark comedy genre. Some of the conflicts between the two characters makes for some good laughs. I mean, it's a love story after all."

As far as what director Mar-

tinez hopes the audience takes away with them?

"A reactionofany kind. Something that sparks conversation.

Then let the debates begin," he said. "The ending will, I believe, appeal to all romantics in the audience. While pessimists may just shake their heads at the two characters fate. That's what I hope for audiences to leave the theater with. And if nothing else just a night of good entertain-

Martinez isa new director for

Stage 3, but he is no stranger to the director's chair. He's worked extensively in the Central Valley both on stage and behind the scenes as a technical director, a filmmaker and an actor. He' s directed for Community Theatre of Linden and is a founding member of the 24 Hour Theatre Challenge project.

"It's always an exciting thing to be able to branch out and work with different theaters and venues," he said. "One of the bestparts about itisbeing able to meet a whole new group of talented individuals that share the same passion for entertainment as I do, as well as making new and lasting friends in the process."

Blansit, who plays Ben, has been in many shows in the Modesto area including "A Flea in Her Ear," "Julia" and "Twelfth Night." This is his first production with Stage 3.

"I feel so humbled and grateful for Stage 3 welcoming me to their home and allowing me to bea part oftheir family,"he

said.

Some of the conflicts between the characters "makes for some good laughs,"the play's director said.

able woman who is seeking love and acceptance without

and tom between her need to come to rest and her certainty that all human relationships turn eventually into night-

On playing Ben? "Ben is a guy who dreams of being a professional writer," he said. "His goals and ambitions are high and he works very hard to make it. He's relaxed and willing to go with the flow of the circumstances and take things as they come to him."

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Travis Blansit and Julia Bentley star as Ben and Tracy in the new dark comedy "Seascape with Sharks and Dancer."

Not only is this Blansit's first time working at Stage 3, it is also his first time working with directorMartinez.

"I'm a fan of his process," he said of Martinez. "His directing style involves staying engaged with the actors and occasionally showing us what he wants. He will also give us a general note and allow the actor the freedom to do what we will with that

tough exterior.

She's cold,bitter, and seems to want everyone

around her to feel inferior at all times.However, this is a facade.

For in reality, she is a vulner-

He sums up the theme of "Seascape with Sharks and Dancer" in one word: "Hope."

The edgy comedy-drama runs for the month of May. Friday and Saturday evening shows begin at 7 p.m. with live music in the lobby for one hour before curtain. Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m.

Be advised: "Seascape with Sharks and Dancer" has adult language and adult situations.

note."

Bentley, meanwhile, is doing double duty playing Tracy in "Seascape with Sharks and Dancer" while she is also half of the indie folk duo, Double Jump, with Joshua De La Cerda.

This is also Bentley's first appearance with Stage 3, but she isno stranger to the stage.

In the past she's played Sally Brown in 'You' re A Good Man Charlie Brown," The Cat in the Hat in "Suessical: The Musical," and Audrey in "Little Shop of Horrors."

"Tracy is complicated and I' ve loved exploring her," Bentley said. "She seemingly has a

The edgy comedy-drama runsthrough May at Stage 3.

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"Matching Graffiti," by Connie Cassinetto, is among the 127 images included in the show at Angelo's Hall in Columbia State Historic Park.

•What: InFocus photoshow.

• When: Daily through Sunday.

• Where: Angelo's Hall, 22760 Main St., Columbia State Historic Park.

• Admission: Free.

• Information: 532-2787.

"Wrath," by Michael Ryan, won first place monochrome.

The 28th annual InFocus Photography Competition and Exhibition is on display through Sunday in Columbia State Histoic Park.

Nationally respected photographers Joan Bobkoff, Kim Komenich and Art Rogers juried the 127images accepted into the show.

Included this year is a new feature — a digital show of the more than 300 photographs that were submitted for entry into the show.

Those images rotate on a screennext to the ballotbox for a People's Choice Award to be tallied Sunday afternoon.

The exhibition will be open from noonto 5:30 p.m. today through Saturday, and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. An opening reception was held last weekend.

Parking and admission is free.

The winning image for Best of Show is "Islands in the Sand," by Gary Hunter.

In all, 303 images were submitted to the competition, with 239 inthe colorcategory and 64 in the monochrome category.

Organizers said the judges had the tough task of narrowing down the entries to what could be hung in Angelo's Hall — a totalof127 entries from both categories.

Entries came from all over the region with 73 photographers submitting work from Sonora to Modesto, Coulterville to Murphys, and Jackson to Pioneer, with a total of 27 cities being represented.

"The Mother Lode was well represented," said Connie Cassinetto, an InFocus committee

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Cassinettosaid this year organizersalso"reached out to photo clubs in the Central Valley."

The InFocus contest is a program of the the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance.

The winning image for Best of Show was "Islands in the Sand,"

by Gary Hunter. That prize included a $500 monetary award.

The winning image for the Charles Moore Excellence in

Photography Award was "Pointing to the Stars," by Forrest Stanley. That award includes $250 and a plaque.

First Place Color was "Precious Jewel," also by Forrest Stanley, and First Place Monochrome was "Wrath," by Michael Ryan. Each of those awards had a $300 prize.

Other awards included second and third place and honorable mention awards in each of the two categories, monochrome and color, three judge's awards, and the People's Choice Award — for a total of 23 awards.

Additional categories and winners include: • Second Place Color — Janet Alcalde, Abiquiu Ladder ($200 monetary award) • Second Place Mono — Forrest Cornwall, Carnival Ride ($200 monetary award) • Third Place Color — Connie Cassinetto, Egret with Plummage ($100 monetary award) • Third Place Mono — Aubrey Self, My Favorite T ($100 monetary award) — Continued on next page

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"Folded Flamingo," by Eric Bjerke, won the Judges Choice Award from Judge Art Rogers.

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Steve Brooks, Just the Two of Us; Michael Ryan, A Country View; Rich Miller, Wild Ride.

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STARE • Stage 3 Theatre Company presents "Seascape With Sharks and Dancer," Friday through May 31 at 208 S. Green St. in downtown Sonora. For reservations,call536-1778 or visitstage3.org.

• Sierra Repertory Theatre presents "Mary Poppins" at the East Sonora theater, through Sunday. Call 532-3120 or visit sierrarep.org forticketinformation.

• Sierra Repertory Theatre presents the musical "Honky Tonk Angels" through May 31 at the Fallon House Theater in Columbia State Historic Park. For reservationsor more information, call 532-3120 orvisitsierrarep.org.

• A weeklyPlay Reading Series will conclude at 9 p.m. tonight at Emberz, 177 S. Washington St. in downtown

Sonora. Jon Dambacher's Sonora Theatre Workshop presents Don Bilotti, Graham Green and Matthew Hobgoodreading David Mamet's "American Buffalo." The play, which deals with three men who are planning a heist, contains strong language.

jLRT • "Art in the Library," a rotating display at the Tuolumne County Library on Greenley Road in Sonora, features pastels by Renetta Hayes during the month of May. For more information, call

533-5507.

• Arts of Bear Valley displays artwork

by Judy Boles in the Window Gallery in the Meadowmont Shopping Center in Arnold during May. She is an oil painter who paints primarily landscapes.

• The oil paintings ofCharles Waldman are featuredduring the m onth of May at Hovey Winery's tasting room in Murphys. A reception will be held from 4:30 to6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 728-9999.

• Artwork byPati Pearl is featured through Saturday at Barmy's Restaurant Clubhouse and Bar at Mountain Springs Golfand Country Club near Sonora.

• The Calaveras Arts Council will host a reception for its show, "(Un) Likely Pairs," based around likely or unlikely pairs,from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday.The show will run from Saturday to July 3.

The gallery is at 22 N. Main Street in San Andreas. For more information, contact754-1774 or calaverasarts.org.

• The Mother Lode Art Association's window display at Servente's Saloon, 64 S. Washington St. in downtown Sonora, features artwork by Lizz Heald, Theresa Bond and SusanCampi from Friday through June 30.

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• The Mother Lode Fiddlers,a chapter of the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association, meets from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Standard Community Church, 19030 Standard Rd. The public is invited to attend.

• A Drum Circle is held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. each Sunday at Utica Park in Angels Camp. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. Admission is free. For more information, call Brad McDonald at 785-0455.

• The Sonora Community Drum Circle meets at 6 p.m. each Tuesday at the Unity Spiritual Center at 19478 Village Drive in East Sonora. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary.

Admission is free. For more information, call Rona Hempstead at 984-3774.

EVENTS • The 28th annualInFocus Photography Competition and Exhibition is on display through Sunday at Angelo' s Hall, 22760 Main Street in Columbia.

The exhibition will be open from noon to 5:30p.m. today through Saturday,and noon to3 p.m. Sunday. Parking is free.

Included this year is a new feature, a digital show of the more than 300 photographs that were submitted for entry into the show. For more information, call the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance at 532-2787.

• Summerville Parent Nursery School's annual Spring Community Dinner will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Tuolumne Memorial Hall. The Latinthemed meal will feature a taco and nacho bar, salsa bar and dessert. Live music will be provided by SPNS copresident Deborah Lucich. There will be

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What's happening inlhe Motherlode,April 30- MayI children's activities in addition to a "balcraftsbooths, strolling musicians, puppet loon pop" and auction. Dinner tickets are shows, homemade food, and more. For more information,contact 984-0454 or $10 for adults, $5 for children. For more information, call the school at 928-4288. sierrawaldorf.corn.

• Columbia's 56th annualFireman's • The 5th annual Chili Cook-Off will Muster will kick off with Hospitality be held Saturday at the Murphys Hotel.

Night at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the ColumChili and sides tasting is $10, from 11 bia Fire House, 11328 Jackson St. On a.m. to 2 p.m. Awards will be held at 2:30 Saturday, there will be an 11 a.m. parade p.m. The event supports Soroptimist Infollowed by kids events, bucket brigades ternationalofCalaveras County's service and more along Columbia State Historic programs. For more information, contact Park's Main Street. For more informa753-9700 or sicalaveras.org.

• The 15th annualHot Copper Car tion, call 532-8718.

• Studio 4 Dance Theater's"Spring Show will be held Saturday at the CopShowcase" will be presented at 7 p.m. per Town Square off Highway 4 in CopFriday and 3 p.m. Saturday at the Bret peropolis. The free event, which is one of Harte High School Theater in Angels the largest hot rod and custom car shows Camp. Dances feature an eclectic mix in the Mother Lode, is open to the public. from ballet to hip hop and jazz. Tickets The Lake Tulloch Lions Club sponsors cost$12 for adults,and $8 for children the show with all proceeds going to ben12 and under. For more information, call eflt the community through scholarships (800) 595-4849 or visit studio4dancetheand otherservices.There willbe food, ater.corn. raffles and face painting for kids. For • Sonora Ballroom Dancing will meet information, call Ken Osteen at 785-8933 from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Aronos or visit laketullochlions.org.

Research Women's Club at 37 E. Elkin • The Tuolumne County MasterGardenSt. in Sonora. Admisssion is $10. Donaers host an Open Garden Day from 10 tions help support the Amador- Tuolumne a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The event will Community Action Agency and Foothill covervegetable planting, container garPregnancy Center. For more information, dening and using mulch. The Demonstracall 532-6901. tion Garden is at 251 S. Barretta Street • The Yosemite Highway 120 Chamber in Sonora (Cassina High School campus). of Commerce presents the 10th annual

There is no cost to attend the event or to

First Saturday Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mary LaveroniCommunity Park in Groveland. Free admission. Call 962-0429 or visit groveland.org for more information.

• Th ere will be a community-wideFlea Market and Yard Sale throughout downtown Vallecito from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday. The event will be along both Main and Church streets.

• The 17th annualKid's Fishing Clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday at Murphys Community Park.

There is no entry fee or applications required. Free food and drinks will be available for participants. Participants, first through eighth grade children, can bring their own equipment or use provided equipment. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is sponsored by the Calaveras County Fish and Game Commission and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

• Sierra Waldorf School's MayDay Festival will be held 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the school campus, 19234 Rawhide Road in Jamestown. The 26th annual event features singing and traditional May Pole dancing, arts and

tour the garden. For more information, call 533-5912 or email mgtuolumneO ucdavis.edu.

• A "Nature Journaling and Naturalist Skills" seminar will be held at Calaveras Big Trees State Park at 1 p.m.

Saturday. Learn tips and techniques to help journal nature discoveries and develop observational skills. Naturalist, educator and artist John (Jack) Muir Laws will teach the seminar. Cost is $25 per person, plus a $10 park day-use fee.

CallSue at 795-1196 to reserve a space for the workshop.

• Sustenance Books, 416 Main St. in Murphys, celebrates California Bookstore Day and the nation's first Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, with many festivities including a Children' s Reading Hour from 1 to 2 p.m. Call 728-2200formore information.

• American Legion Post 58 will serve a Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m.

Sunday at Sonora Veterans Memorial

Hall at 9 N. Washington St. in downtown Sonora. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children under 10. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, orange juice,

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and can be made by calling 533-1587.

• Free Line Dance Lessons, focusing mostly on ballroom steps, are given from 2 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday at the Sonora FireMuseum and Senior Lounge at 125 N. Washington St. in Sonora. For more information, call Arno Lascari at 588-8071.

• The Junction shopping center in East Sonora host its 19th annual Cruise Night starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May

month.

• The third annualLa Grange Homecoming will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

The event features a yard sale, crafts, food and music by The Brothers Strong. Free admission. Call 8522476 for more information.

• TheMother Lode Roundup Queen 6. The event features classic cars, music Pageant, sponsored by the Tuolumne and raffles. It's held in the parking lot County Sheriff's Posse, will take place every first and third Wednesday May 5 p.m.Sunday at the Sonora Opera through October.

Hall. Cost is $10 at the door, with hors • The Kiwanis Club will host anOpen d'oeuvres and a no-host bar. The Queen Air Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. SatHorsemanship will be held at 10 a.m. urday andSunday in the Mono Village Saturday at the Mother Lode FairCenter in East Sonora. For more information, call Al Smith at 532-0140. grounds.

• The Sonora Elks Lodge hosts a • Story Time for children is held at Family Evening Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

10:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday Tuesday. Doors open at 5 p.m. for no-host and Thursday at the Tuolumne County cocktails. The Cinco de Mayo menu is Libraryat 480 Greenley Road in Sonora. chips and nacho cheese, one chicken and Call 533-5507 for details. On Fridays, the one pork enchilada, rice, beans, salad, Grovelandbranch at 18990 Highway 120 and a Mexican-style dessert for $12. offers stories at 10:30 a.m. and the TuChildren 5 to 11 are $6, and under 5 is olumne branch at 18636 Main St. holds free.Reservations are required by Friday, story time at 11 a.m.

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9565 Cave City Road, • Chiarella Wines — 431 ridgevineyard.corn.

• Calaveras County nine miles east of San Main St., Murphys, • Metate Hill Vineyards — 448-C Main St., Arts Council — 22 N. Andreas, 736-2708, 728-8318, www.chiMain St., San Andreas, 866-762-2837, www. arellawines.corn.

Murphys, 728-8983, 754-1774, www.calavcaliforniacavern.corn.

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• Mercer Cavern, 1665 Room — 3210 Main • Milliaire Winery — 276 Sheep Ranch Road, St., Vali ecito, 736-2305, Main St., Murphys, 728-1658, www.milMurphys, 728-2101, www.copperminewinwww.mercercaverns. liairewinery.corn. ery.corn.

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• Domaine Becquet Win- • Newsome-Harlow ery — 415 Main St., 19400 Tuolumne Road • Moaning Cavern, Wines — 403 Main St., North, 928-9300, www.

Parrotts Ferry Road, Murphys, 728-8487, Murphys, 728-9817, blackoakcasino.corn.

Vallecito, 736-2708, www.becquetwinery. www.nhvino.corn.

• Chicken Ranch Casino, 866-762-2837, www. corn.

• Renner Winery — 498 • Frog's Tooth Vineyards 16929 Chicken Ranch moaningcavern.corn.

Main St., Murphys, — 380 Main St., Suite 728-2314, www.renneRoad, Jamestown, 984-3000, www.chick5, Murphys, 728-2700, rwinery.corn. enranchcasino.corn. www.frogstooth.corn.

• Stevenot Winery• Jackson Rancheria Ca- CALAVERAS COUNTY • Hatcher Winery — 425 458 Main St., Mursino, 12222 New York • Allegoric Wine Tasting Main St., Murphys, phys, 728-0148, www.

Ranch Road, Jackson, and Art Gallery — 432 605-7111, www.hatchstevenotwinery.corn.

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• Tanner Vineyards 728-9922, www.al• Hovey Winery — 350 — 435 Main St., Murjacksoncasino.corn. legorieart.corn.

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728-9999, www.hovey• Black Sheep Wintannervineyards.corn. ery — 221 Main St., wine.corn.

• Twisted Oak Winery• Sierra Repertory Murphys, 728-2157, • Indian Rock Vineyards 363 Main St., Murphys — 1154 Pennsylvania Theatre, 13891 Mono www.blacksheepwin(tasting room), and Way, East Sonora, and ery.corn.

Gulch Road, Murphys, 4280 Red Hill Road, Fallon House Theater, • Bodega del Sur Winery 728-8514, www.indianVallecito (winery and — 457-C Algiers St., 11175 Washington St., rockvineyards.corn. tasting room), 736• Irish Vineyards — 2849 9080, www.twistedoColumbia State HisMurphys, 728-9030, toric Park, 532-3120, www.bodegadelsur.

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736-1299, www.irish• Val du Vino Winery — 634 French Gulch • Stage 3 Theatre Com- • Brice Station Vintners vineyard.corn.

— 3353 E. Highway 4, • Ironstone Vineyards pany, 208 S. Green Road, Murphys, 728St., Sonora, 536-1778, Murphys, 728-9893, — 1894 Six Mile Road, 9911, www.valduvino. www.stage3.org. www.bricestation.

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• Murphys Creek corn. www.ironstonevine• Vina Mode Winery Theatre, Black Bart • Broil Mountain Vineyards.corn.

— 147 Main St., MurPlayhouse, 580 S. yards — 106 Main St., • Laraine Wineryphys, 728-1917, www.

Algiers St., Murphys, Murphys, 728-9750, 3675 Six Mile Road, vinamoda.corn. www.brollmountainVallecito, 736-4766, • Wild Heart Winery-

263-B Main St., Murphys, 207-3384, www. wildheartwinery.corn.

• Zucca Mountain Vineyards — 431-E Main St., Murphys, 736-2949, www.zuccawines.corn.

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• Indigeny Reserve14679 Summers Lane, Sonora, 533-9463, www.indigenyreserve. corn.

• • Inner Sanctum Cellars — 18204 Main St.,

Jamestown,800-7505919, www.innersanctumcellars.corn.

• La Bella Rosa Vineyards — 17990 Old Wards Ferry Road, Sonora, 533-8668, www. labellarosavineyards. corn.

• Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St., Angels Camp, 736-2963.

• Calaveras County Historical Society and Museum, 30 N. Main St., San Andreas, 7541058.

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Ironstone Heritage Museum, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, 728-1251.

Mokelumne Hill History Society and Museum, 8328 Main St., Mokelumne Hill, 286-0507.

Murphys Old Timers Museum, 470 Main St., Murphys, 728-1160.

Sierra Nevada Logging Museum, 2148 Dunbar Road, White Pines, near Arnold, 795-6782, 795-1226, www.sierraloggingmuseum.org.

Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, Main Street, Grovela nd, 962-0300.

Sonora Fire Museum, 125 N. Washington St., Sonora, 532-7890.

Tuolumne City Memorial Museum, 18663 Carter St., Tuolumne, 928-3516.

Tuolumne County Museum and History Center, 158 W. Bradford Ave., Sonora, 532-1317.

Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum, 9 N. Washington St., Sonora, 533-0923.

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Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort — 18 holes, par 72, 711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp, 729-8111, www. greenhorncreek.corn.

La Contenta Golf Course — 18 holes, par 71; 1653 Highway 26, Valley Springs, 772-1081, www.lacontentagolf.corn.

Saddle Creek Golf Resort — 18 holes, par 72, 1001 Saddle Creek Dnve, Copperopohs, 785-3700, www.saddlecreek.corn.

Mountain Springs Golf Club — 18 holes, par 72, 17566 Lime Kiln Road, Sonora, 5321000, www.mountainspringsgolf.corn.

Phoenix Lake Golf Course — Nine holes, par 35, 21448 Paseo De Los Portales, seven miles east of Sonora, 532-0111, www.phoenixlakegolf.corn.

Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course — 18 holes, par 70, 12765 Mueller Drive, Groveland, 962-8620, www. pinemountainlake.corn.

Twain Harte Golf Club — Nine holes, par 29, 22909 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, 586-3131, www.twainhartegolf. corn.

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"Our lives are a sum total of all our experiences," he added.

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The award-winning oil paintings of Charles Waldman will be featured the month of May at Hovey Winery's tasting room in Murphys.

An artist's reception will be held in his honor from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Complimentary appetizers will be served and wine will be available by the glass or bottle.

W aldman is a celebrated artist in the local art community, is nationally acclaimed and his paintings have won multitude awards at prestigious art competitions.

He helped start the annual Foothill Plein Air Invitational at the Vault Gallery in Sonora, is a member of the Conservancy Painters and the California Art Club, participated in the Yosemite and East Sierra Show at the Haggin Museum and teaches two or three workshops a year.

A graduate with an M.D. from University of California, Davis, in 1975, he and his wife, Janet, settled in Sonora after residency training.

more abstract. My goal is to combine both of these elements in my painting. This is my life now. I take time to be present in some wonderful locations.

Through associations with other painters, I continually learn to paint. Most importantly, I take time to live."

"Ifeelthat one ofthe gifts that artists give to the world is "Time is something that we can' t buy or get back, once lost. My painting is the result of taking the time to experience the wonders of ourworld. Ifeelthat this is what people are really buying when they purchase art."

Waldman said he likes "painting 'my world' — the foothills, the Sierra, the coast. California is filled with great painting loca"Murphys Autumn," an oil painting by Charles Waldman, shows a Main Street scene. tions. I' ll still include more trips to France, where I love to find He was a family practitioner surrounding me," he said. "My late 30s, it was like it had been a location and stay a month or in Sonora until 1998. education pushed me into the waiting there for me all along." so. Again, taking time yields my "I havehad a lifelong desire to sciences — first physics, then bioWith his health suffering, he best work." be an artist, and I grew up with chemistry and finally medicine. decidedto change his practice Jan Hovey of Hovey Winery All the while I had a powerful from one of medicine to art. canvas being stretched, oils, said, "Chuck's incredible talent, "It was an honor to be a doctor, from physicianto artist,comwatercolors and sculpting clay passionto create.Ittook the form of music (five-string banjo), but it is just as great an honor to bined with his down-to-earth building musical instruments make my living as an artist," he spirit, creates a truly one-of-aand building a house. When I said. "I was more an artist trying kind person and one-of-a-kind art." finally took up painting in my to liveas a doctor than a doctor I(

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Garden CUblooking for faire vendors The Calaveras County Garden Club is now accepting applicationsfrom artists and craftand food vendors for its sixth annual Garden andCraftFaire — to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 in the Calaveras County Fairground's Mark Twain Hall.

Those interested in participating should contact the club at calaverascountygardenclub@ gmail.corn

Sponsors are also being sought for donations to defray event expenses. Proceeds benefit CCGC's scholarships and community beautification programs.

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garden art, holiday decor, ceramics,stained glass and more.

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The free event will feature quality artisans with an array of hand-crafted treasures including pottery, jewelry,decorative gourds,fine art,photography,

Visit calaverascountygardenclub.org to download a application, or for more information aboutthe Garden Club and the Craft Faire.

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Mokelumne Hill's historic HoBoth writers will speak at the tel Leger will be the scene of the conference as well as conduct 10th annual Gold Rush Writers workshops.

Conference this Friday through Bestselling author Antoinette Sunday.

May, founding director of the conThe event will offer a choice of ference, will repeat her workshop, 'The Novel You Were Born to 17 interact ive workshops covering all facets of the writing craft Sell." May's debut novel, Pilate's lead by award-winning novelists, Wife," was translated into 17 m emoirists, screen writers,acalanguages. Her most recent book, 'The Determined Heart" was demics, poets andjournalists.

This year's conference headlin- sold to Amazon's new publishing ers are Alex Espinoza and Mary company, Moon Lake Press, and Volmer. Espinoza's debut novel, will be out in September.

"Still Water Saints," was named Co-chairman Kathie Isaaca Barnes and Noble "Discover Luke will conduct a workshop in Great New Writers Selection." He short story writing. Author of the teaches creative writing at Calipoetry collection, "Chrysalides," fornia State University, Fresno. and an acclaimed short story Volmer, author of"Crown of writer, she alsowritesforThe Dust," was the recipient of a RoUnion Democrat. tary Ambassadorial Scholarship Pam Mundale, also a co-chairto the University of Wales and a man, is a debut novelist as well Chester Aaron and an Agnes But- as a short story writer. She will ler Scholarship in creative writing discusscharacter and pointof at Saint Mary's College. She has view in her workshop. been awarded fellowships &om Back by popular demand is the Vermont Studio Center and poet, playwright and author Hedgebrook.

Indigo Moor.

For the first time, the conference is offering a workshop in screen writing. Direct &om Hollywood, Dawn Spinella, will lead a course in screen writing. She is

the winner of the Alfred P. Sloan Screenwriting competition, the UCLA Theater, Film and Television FilmLab, and the Humanitas Fellowship in Dramatic Television writing. She is currently working on afeature fi lm .

The price of $160 ($150 for returnees) includes a picnic supper in a Victorian garden, dinner at theHotel Leger and a poolside

A new live music series is planned this summer at Jamestown's Rocca Park.

The concerts will be held the third Saturday of each month from May toSeptember.

Held from 4 to 8 p.m., the concerts will kick off May 16 with Three on the Tree with Jack Sanchez. The Central Valley-based band features Tyler Sauls on lead vocals and guitar; Andru Vigil on bass; Kevin Schwarz on drums; Mark Fleming on brass and

rhythm guitar; and Mitch Dill on guitar.

RockSlide will play June 20, followed by Swing Gitane on July 18 and The Brother's Strong & Co. on Aug. 15. A band has yet to be announced for the Sept. 19 show.

There will be beer, wine and food sales at the shows. Concertgoers are asked to bring their own blankets and chairs.

The shows are being put on

by Jamestown merchants Tina Shackley and Gracey Carder.

brunch.

For additional information, visit goldrushwriters.corn or call Antoinette May at 286-1320.

The Gold Rush Writers Conference is an afFiliate of the Calaveras Arts Council Literary League and made possible by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant received from the James Irvine Foundation, as well as a grant &om the Friends of the Mokelumne Library.

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Nightclub letsSanFrancisco Symphonytune in to youngfans SAN FRANCISCO (AP)-

venue for classical music.

SoundBox is the San Francisco Symphony's latest efFort to

ence and musicians can explore a huge swath of music, said Michael Tilson Thomas, the San Francisco Symphony's music director.

"Defying expectations of a standardconcertexperience isreally what this space is all about," said Brent Assink, the symphony's

attract a younger audience as it

executivedirector.

faces dwindling ticket sales and an average attendee age of over 60. With sold-out performances that mix traditional and modern sounds in a casual, tech-friendly atmosphere, many say the city' s symphony just hit the right note.

The nightclub built inside a cavernous rehearsal hall behind the imposing Davies Symphony Hall ofFers an alternative to the traditional concert hall experience.

It's a space in which the audi-

On a recent evening, the nightclub, with high ceilings, bare walls and worn floors, was a lot like a trendy venue with the 20- and 30-something crowd mingling, lounging on comfy ottomans or sitting at high tables and talking by candlelight.

When the music started, the room fell silent and the audience was soon engrossed by two of the symphony's veteran percussionists who opened with a 12-min-

A Vegas-style nightclub with high-tech light and sound, video screens and several stages has become San Francisco's hottest

ute tinkling piece on crotales, or antique cymbals, accompanied by a digital sound.

Musicians perform in casual clothes instead of tails or black gowns, and the audience wears bow ties, fedora hatsor hooded sweatshirts and jeans. Mobile device use is encouraged. And instead of receiving a printed program, attendees can learn more about the performance by downloading the club's app.

SoundBox has a full bar serving fancy cocktails and gourmet finger foods that's open throughout the

cushions a few feet away from the performers.

"Sometimes we get used to our technology. We' re so used to our iPads and our iPods and DJ music, and you forget that all this started with these percussions, and strings and drums," said Nishat Jannah, a 30-year-old hairstylist from San Francisco who has attended two performances.

"It's fascinating to have a venue where youcan feelathome and have something different," Jannah

performance.

video screens, the SoundBox uses

Despite the club atmosphere and a recent sellout crowd of 450, many of them standing room only, the performance felt intimate, with many attendees sitting on

technology to draw in the audience, opening each performance with a short video presentation.

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The venue also takes into account

the shorter attention spans of

the younger generations, and the two-hour productions include two leisurely intermissions.

The symphony's first fourmonth season at the club, which

included nine performances and ended in April, was sold out, in part due to tickets selling at $25. The second season starts in December.

"I was 10 feet away &om people who are rocking these instruments, and you appreciate (the music) more as opposed to seeing them from normally where I would be — back in the balconybecause that's what I could afFord pricewise," said Nathan Ornell, 24.

Here, "you can see the sweat in their face and how passionate they are," he said.

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eth at 532-6182 or Sheila Low at 586-2246 or 743-9618.

Oct. 17 at the corner of Theall and Stewart streets in downtown

Sonora. For more information, call 532-7725.

The Odd Fellows of LaFayette Lodge 65 will serveBreakfast &om 7 to 11 a.m. Sunday, May 10, at the lodge on Highway 132 in downtown La Grange. The menu includes biscuits and gravy, sausage,eggs toorder,country-fried potatoes, French toast, coffee and orangejuice,allfor$6.Thebreakfasts are served on the second Sunday ofeach month. Formore information, call Chris Stevenson at 853-2128.

The annual Mother Lode Roundup, sponsored by the Tuolumne County Sherifi's Posse, will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10, in Sonora.

The parade will begin at 10 a.m.

Saturday in downtown Sonora, followedby two days ofrodeo and other events at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. For more informaThe Northern Mariposa County tion, visit motherloderoundup.corn. History Center will sponsor a Pancake Breakfast &om 8 to The Mother Lode Shriners will 11 a.m.

Sunday, May 10,atthe be hold its annual Roundup Old Schoolhouse on Broadway in Dinner at the Black Oak Casino Coulterville. Pancakes, eggs, ham Resort Hotel on Saturday, May or sausage, fruit and beverage 9. Social hour is at 4 p.m., with will be served for $5 for adults, $3 dinner at 5 p.m. Black Oak chefs forchildren,or$15 fora family arepreparing abarbecue tri-tip of two adults and two children. and chipotle chicken dinner with The meals are held on the second baked potato bar, ranch beans, Sunday ofeach month. Formore veggies, green salad, corn bread, information, call 878-3015. biscuits, and dessert. Music will be provided by Greg Brown's The Little Fuller Band plays Music Express. A donation of $45 Black Oak Casino's Willow Creek is requested with all proceeds to Lounge at 8 p.m. Thursday, May benefit the Shriners Hospital for 14, as part of the "Notesfor Children. Black Oak is presentNotes" benefit series. ing each ticket holder with a "fun book"valued at$25.Ticketsare The Calaveras County Fair availableatthe doorby reservaand Jumping Frog Jubilee tion only. Call Bob Snodgrass at will be held Thursday through 533-2426oremail rsnodgrass46@ Sunday, May 14 to 17,atthe gmail.corn by Friday.

Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp. This year's theme is "Jumpin' Frogs, Chubby Hogs and Second Saturday Art Night will be held &om 5 to 8 p.m.

Corn Dogs!" The event features Saturday, May 9,atnumerous daily &og jumping contests, carbusinesses and art galleries along nival rides, various vendors and the Washington Street corridor in exhibits, Miss Calaveras Scholardowntown Sonora. ship Pageant, Gypsy Time Travelers Show, livestock shows, rodeo The Sonora Master Chorale and destruction derby. Live music Spring Concert will be held at 7 includes Asleep at the Wheel at 8 p.m.Saturday,May 9,and 3 p.m . p.m. Friday. For more information, Sunday, May 10, at St. Matthews contact 736-2561 or &ogtown.org.

Lutheran Church, 13880 Joshua Way in East Sonora. Directed by The TuolumneCounty Garden Ron Randall, the concert will feaClub will celebrate Mother's Day ture songs by Schubert, Gershwin, with a Tea Potluck Luncheon Rutter, Jean Berger, Morely, Billy on Friday, May 15.Themeeting will be held at the Tuolumne Joel, Simons and Marks. Accompanist is Jason Jeffrey. Suggested CountyLibrary,480 Greenley Rd. donationis$10 atthedoor.For in Sonora. The business meeting more information, call Bev Gulswill being at 11 a.m. followed by

The Southern Tuolumne Historical Society is hosting its annual Wine Tasting Un-Cruise&om 3:30to7 p.m .Saturday,May 16.

Due to the low water level in Pine

Mountain Lake, this year's event will be held at Camp Tuolumne Trails. In addition to local wines and food, participants will enjoy entertainment and art exhibits.

Admission is $50 per person. Call 962-6270 or e-mail hcodegliaO gmail.corn for more information.

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In a partnership with Amtrak, California State Parks and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown will present a special Amtrak Train Dayscommunity celebration on Saturday, May 16. Along with steam-powered excursion train rides and tours, popularhistorictrack "speeder" car rides will be offered from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary Amtrak goodie bags will be available to park visitors while supplies last.

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The Mother Lode Roundup includes a parade starting at 10 a.m.

Saturday, May 9, along Washington Street in downtown Sonora. a luncheon at noon. The program,

Kimura at 532-6561.

"Rose Identifiction,n will be given

by Fred Bloutin. The public is welcome. For information, call Merry at 532-4818.

The Third Friday Open Reading for poetry and prose writers will take place from 7 to 8:30p.m.on Friday,May 15,at Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe at 140 S.Washington St. in downtown Sonora.Sign ups fora fi ve-m inute reading of original work begin at 6:30p.m.The featured reader is Cynthia Restivo, storyteller and authorof"H anging On" (Word Project Press). Admission is free.

For more information, call Denella

The Tuolumne County Garden Club will host its first Antique Vintage Craft Faire &om 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Tuolumne Veterans Memorial Hall. This event will feature antique and vintage goods as well as high-quality hand crafts. Free admission and parking. Barbecue will be available. Vendor fees will benefit local scholarships. For more information, call 532-4818.

The Sonora Certified Farmers Market will open Saturday, May 16, and continue from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Saturday through

W ell-behaved pets (any species, on leashes or in carriers), are welcome to the 5th annual Pet Blessing at the Church of the 49ers.

The event will be held at 10 a.m.

Saturday, May 16,on the lawn of the church, located at Parrotts Ferry Road and Jackson Street in Columbia. Shade and seating are provided. The event is free and open to the entire community.

Each pet will be given a personalized blessing by Reverend Janet Russell and its human companion will receive a commemorative certificate. Stay for "Yappy Hour," a time for treats for the animals and their humans, and have a portrait taken with your pet (free for a digital image, oratcostforprints).

For more information, call Leslie at 532-6604orthechurch office at 532-2441.

The final concert in the 2014-15 St. James Concert Serieswill be a performance by Cantamos at 3p.m. Sunday,May 17,atthe Country Cowboy Church in East Sonora.

Info:sjconcertseries.org

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authorized Full House Story," the film promises to unveil the pres-

sures on cast members to balance the idyllic family life depicted on the show with the more complicated reality of their own real lives.

The creative team behind the project alsoproduced Lifetime's "The Unauthorized Saved by the members are still adBell Story." No cast or air date was justing to that news announced for the film, which is in in what she called "a development. daily process."

The news comes on the heels Her appearance of Netflix's announced plans for on NBC's "Today" Kar d ashian 13 episodesof"FullerHouse,"a show Monday current-day reboot of the sitcom. followed Jenner's much-watched The original "Full House" aired interview Friday on ABC's "20/20" on ABC from 1987 to 1995, with when he publicly declared that he stars including John Stamos and identifies as a woman.

Bob Saget.

Kardashian said that in going public, Jenner has found "inner peace and just pure happiness."

She congratulated him for his ability to be his "true self." She NEW YORK (AP) — The musaid she is happy that he is living sicals "An American in Paris" and his life the way he wants to live it. "Fun Home" each received a leadShe said, "It's not something ing 12 Tony Award nominations on that you or I could fully underTuesday, showing two very different sides of this Broadway season. stand, but I don't even think we have to."

One side is sunny — the danceheavy stage adaptation of the 1951 musical film with George and Ira NEW YORK (AP) — Kim Kardashian says she and her family support her stepfather Bruce Jenner 100 percent as he goes through gender transition, even though family

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NEW YORK (AP) — Lifetime says it's joining in the Full House' revival with a behind-the-scenes movie of the long-running family sitcom.

With the working title, "The Un-

tionforfeatured actorin a m usical in "American in Paris."

"There's room for a smaller, darkerpieceand there'sroom for a big, show-stopping revival show with Gershwin."

Michael Cerveris got one of the dozen nods for "Fun Home" — as best leading actor in a musicaland hopes that will attract more

people to see his poignant show that might not initially be a lure fortourists.

'The real value of the Tonysand I suppose any awards — is to draw attention to something that people otherwise might not seek out. So the fact that every aspect of the production has been acknowledged is the best kind of advertising," he said.

The nominations also ranged

&om 11-year-old Sydney Lucas in ''Fun Home" to 82-year-old Chita Rivera, looking for her third Tony.

Helen Mirren and Bradley Cooper each got nominations but Hugh Jackman and Matthew Morrison &om "Glee" did not get nods in their returns to Broadway.

tivals, which attract hundreds of thousands of people paying hefty ticket prices. Late last year, it bought a controlling stake in music festival Lollapalooza.

Bonnaroo takes place every June in Manchester, Tennessee, and attracts about 85,000 people.

This year's lineup includes Billy Joel, Kendrick Lamar and Deadmau5. One ticket for the four-day festival costs$360,according to its website. Live Nation did not disclose how much it paid for the stake in Bonnaroo.

Live Nation Entertainment Inc., based in Beverly Hill, California, owns ticket seller Ticketmaster and has stakes in several music festivals, including Austin City Limits Music Festival and Electric Daisy Carnival.

&om 1996 and "Heartbreaker" &om 1999. The gladiator-clad men took it &om there, carrying Carey through the casino on a platform fit for Cleopatra.

The entrance marked her Las Vegas Strip arrival bringing her ~ topping hits to The Colosseum starting May 6 with performances through July on the same stage where Celine Dion, Cher, Bette Midlerand Shania Twain have called home for their residencies.

Called "Mariah ¹1 to Infinity," the show has 18 scheduled performances so far and has been timed with the debut of Carey's newest breakup single and music video dubbed "Infinity."

'Furious 7' leadsbox oNce for pastmonth

Mariah Careymakes entrance at Vegasshow

moody — the dark show based on Alison Bechdel's coming of age graphic novel about her closeted and suicidal dad.

"It's nice to know if something's good,there'sroom forit,"said M ax von Essen, who earned a nomina-

NEW YORK (AP) — Concert promoter and ticket seller Live Nation said Tuesday that it bought a controlling stake in annual music festival Bonnaroo.

The purchase will boost Live Nation's portfolio of music fes-

NEW YORK (AP) — "Furious 7" had enough gas left in the tank to lead the box office for the fourth LAS VEGAS (AP) — For anyone straight weekend. wondering what to expect &om The Universal sequel has Mariah Carey's upcoming series dominated the month of April at of Las Vegas shows at Caesars the box office, but it will soon cede Palace beyond her 18 number one its perch to 'The Avengers: Age hit singles, her grand entrance on of Ultron." The Marvel superhero Monday provided a hint of what' s sequel opens in North American to come. theaters tonight and has already The songstress arrived to the taken in an estimated $202.1 milvenue earlier to cheering screams lion internationally. at Caesars Palace's entrance in a The Blake Lively fantasy classic 1936 pink convertible trailromance 'The Age of Adaline" ing behind 18 mobile billboards opened solidly with $13.2 million, bearing the titles of her number one coming in third behind the Sony hits including "Always bemyBaby" comedy "Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2."

Friday 6 p.m. — "Fridays with Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle, "The New Sound."

7 p.m.— "You fk The Law," with Bob Lally and Steve Cilente, "School and Children's Rights."

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

3 p.m. — Chapel in the Pines.

5:30 p.m.— "Open Book: Global Cardboard Challenge," hosted by Joe Silva, sponsored

by Tuolumne County Office of Education.

7 p.m.— "The Church Of The Harvest."

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

Sunday 1 p.m.— "Mother Lode Friends of Music: Orchestra Masterpieces of the Russian Repertoire."

6 p.m.— "Along the Hudson," produced by Lloyd Kramer.

7 p.m.— "The Memorial Day Concert."

Monday 6:30 p.m.— "Ask Attorney Steve: Veteran's Benefits with Chele Beretz."

7 p.m.— "In America and In This Day," sponsored by Bahai Faith of Tuolumne County.

8 p.m.— Tuolumne County Transportation Council.

Tuesday 10 a.m.— "Jenny's Kitchen," hosted by Jenny Baxter, "Sandwiches."

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

Wednesday 10 a.m. — "Get Healthy With Shana: Special Exercises —Part Seven: Reflexes, Resistance fk Coordination."

Gerswin songs — and the other

Live Nation buysstake in Bonnaroofestival

IREE 8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from April 30 to May 7. The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system. Call 536-1888 for more information.

Thursday 5:30 p.m. "Open Book: School Bond Update," hosted

by Joe Silva, presented by Tuolumne County Office of Education.

7 p.m.— "Tammy's Window On Calaveras: Guest Gail Belmont, Quilts Of Honor."

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5 p.m.— "On The Go," sponsored by Helping Hands Community Services Inc. 6 p.m. — Sonora City Council Meeting.

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

Thursday 5:30 p.m. — "Open Book: Professional Development Day," hosted by Joe Silva, sponsored

by Tuolumne County Office of Education.

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

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65 years ago April 20, 1950 George Harper, employee of a well-known Sonora restaurant, and owner of Harper Heights, a nudist camp near Vallecito, is inviting all those who want to learn more about nudism to

a meeting Saturday evening at Solari Hall, clothing optional.

Among the distinguished speakers will be the vice president of the Western Conference Association of Sunbathers. "We have a few members from the immediatearea,"Harper told the Democrat, "but we would like to have more.Saturday's meeting will give those interested an opportunity to hear the why and wherefore of nudist camps."

"The public is always welcome at our meetings," Harper added, "but it should be understood that Harper Heights is not open to curiosity seekers.

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Arguments on both sides were clearlypresented and the division of points hotly discoursed, the result of which is that many of those present now have a better knowledge of the matter.

120 years ago April 27, 1895 LOCAL HAPPENINGS • The two-hour operation performed uponJ.C.M cTarnilan, of Sonora, by Dr. Schultz, is termed in the science of surgery as Laparotomy. From the gallbladdera gallstone was removed.

This gallstone, 24 hours after being removed, having in the meantimelostconsiderable moisture, weighed 1 V4 ounces, was 2 1/10 inches in length, and 1 3/8 inches in diameter. It was shaped like an egg. The most serious complication which made the operation necessary in the first place was, as we have been

informed, a growth which caused clean-up of the Patterson Mining a contraction and entirely obCompany, at Tuttletown. Pretty structedpassage.The gallstone big bar for a twenty-stamp mill! and growth were successfully removed, but the shock was too Editor's note: The fixed price much and the patient, after a of gold in 1883 wasg20.67 an brief rally, rapidly failed and ounce.Doing the math, what was died within 28 hours. then ag17,000 bar ofgold would • At last we have a boom in now fetch over gl million on today's astronomically in flated Sonora — a real genuine boom!

It is a Chinese lottery, and it has precious metals market. come to stay judging by the way it flourishes.

• There is no excuse for any man to appear in society with a April 15, 1865 grizzly beard since the introducSHIPPING NEWS: tion of Buckingham's Miracle The east-bound exports of Dye in colors of natural brown treasure from San Francisco, for or black. the quarter just ended, show a • The Bella Union Saloon falling off of about six and a half million dollars, as compared with property, at Jamestown, belonging to the estate of O. F. Jones, the same period lastyear.Sailed: was sold Wednesday to William The Pacific Mail Steamship "Sacramento," for New York; the McGinn for $1,050.

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steamer "Moses Taylor," for San

Juan Del Sur; the "Flying Eagle," for Boston — all ships carrying numerous passengers and over $1,000,000 each in gold dust and bullion.

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Here are the movies playing Fridaythrough May 7 at Regal

to reclaim Castle Rock, where Maya hopes her son will have a bright future. Rated G. One hour, 22 minutes.

Cinemas 10 in Sonora:

Avengers: Age of Ultron

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Action science fiction adventure starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, and Aaron Taylor- Johnson, directed by Joss Whedon. When Tony Stark jump-starts a dormant peacekeeping program, things go terribly awry, forcing him, Thor, the Incredible Hulk and the rest of the Avengers to reassemble.

As the fate of Earth hangs in the balance, the team is put to the ultimate test as they battle Ultron, a technological terror hell-bent on human extinction.

Along theway, they encounter two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Pietro and Wanda Maximoff. Rated PG-13. Two

Comedy starring Kevin James, Raini Rodriguez, Neal McDonough, Shirley Knight, DB Woodside, Gary Valentine, Ana Gasteyer, Daniella Alonso, directed by Andy Fickman. After six years of keeping our mails safe, Paul Blart has earned a well-deserved vacation. He heads to Vegas with his teenage daughterbefore she heads offto college. But safety never takes a holiday and when duty calls, Blart answers. Rated PG. One hour, 34 minutes.

Woman in Gold

hours, 21 minutes.

The Age of Adaline Drama starring Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Kathy Baker, Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn, Amanda Crew, Hugh Ross, Linda Boyd, directed by Lee Toland Krieger. After miraculously remaining 29 years old for almost eight decades, Adaline Bowman has lived a solitary existence, never allowing herself to get close to anyone who might reveal her secret. But a chance encounter with charis-

matic philanthropist Ellis Jones reignites her passion for life and romance. When a weekend with his parents threatens to uncover

the truth, Adaline makes a decision that will change her life forever. Rated PG-13. One hour, 53 minutes.

Furious 7 Continuing the global exploits in the unstoppable action franchise built on speed, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of Furious 7. James Wan directs this chapter of the hugely successfulseries that alsowel comes back favorites Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Eisa Pataky and Lucas Black. They are joined by

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Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) star in the new "Avengers: Age of Ultron." international action stars new to the franchise including Jason Statham, Djimon Hounsou, Tony Jaa, Ronda Rousey, Nathalie Emmanuel and Kurt Russell.

Rated PG-13. Two hours, 17

Home

Animated science fiction adventure, starring the voices of Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Matt Jones, Brian Stepanek, April minutes.

M. Lawrence and Stephen Get Hard Kearin, directed by Tim JohnComedy starring Will Ferrell, son. When Oh, a loveable misfit Kevin Hart, Craig T. Nelson, from another planet, lands on Alison Brie, Edwina Findley, Earth and finds himself on the Ariana Neal, Erick Chavarria run from his own people, he and Tip "T.I." Harris, directed forms an unlikely friendship

by Etan Cohen. When obscenely with an adventurous girl named rich hedge-fund manager Tip who is on a quest of her James isconvicted offraud and own. Through a series of comic sentenced to a stretch in San adventures with Tip, Oh comes Quentin, the judge gives him to understand that being differone month to get his affairs in ent and making mistakes is all order. Knowing that he won' t part of being human. And while survive more than a few minhe changes her planet and she utes in prison on his own, James changes his world, they discover desperately turns to Darnell the true meaning of the word — a black businessman who' s "home." Rated PG. One hour, 34 never evenhad a parking ticket minutes.

— for help. As Darnell puts Monkey Kingdom James through the wringer, Documentary narrated by both learn that they were wrong Tina Fey, directed by Mark Linabout many things, including field and Alastair Fothergill. In each other. Rated R. One hour, South Asia, Maya the monkey 39 minutes. and her son Kip struggle to

survive within the competitive socialhierarchy ofthe troop at Castle Rock. When neighboring monkeys take over their home, M aya's whole troop isforced to relocate. She uses her ingenuity to lead the members of her extended family to untapped resources amid strange new creatures and unfamiliar surroundings. Ultimately, the entire troop must work together

Docudrama starring Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Bruhl, Katie Holmes, Tatiana Maslany, Max Irons, Charles Dance, Elizabeth McGovern, and directed by Simon Curtis.

Sixty years after fleeing Vienna, Maria Altmann, an elderly Jewish woman, attempts to reclaim family possessions that were seized by the Nazis. Among them is a famous portrait of Maria's beloved Aunt Adele: Gustave Klimt's "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I." With the help of young lawyer Randy Schoeberg, Maria embarks upon a lengthy legal battle to recover this painting and several others, but it will not be easy, for Austria considers them national treasures. Rated PG-13. One hour, 51 minutes.

For show times, call 588-2840 or visit uniondemocrat.corn.

The theater is at 901 Sanguinetti Road. Tickets may be purchased online or at the box office. The building is handicap accessible.

Regular admission is $11 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under and $7.50 for seniors 60 and over. Discount adult admission is $8 for shows starting before 6 p.m. Films in 3D have a $3.50 surcharge per ticket.

For information on the Angels Theatre at 1228 S. Main St. in Angels Camp, call 736-6768 or visit www.cinemawest.corn.

MPAA RATING DEFINITIONS G — General audiences. All ages admitted.

PG — Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

PG-13 — Special parental guidance strongly suggested for children under 13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children.

R — Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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ON H OW Music ALCHENIY,Main Street, Murphys — Matt Cullen, pop, country and jazz, Fridays, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

BLACK OAK CASINO,19400 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne — Chains Required, horn-driven' R&B, tonight, 8 p.m. Left of Centre, Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. Cinco de Mayo, Mariachi Pihuamo on the casino floor, Tuesday,6 to 8 p.m.

LiefSkyving,comedy showcase,May 7, 8 p.m.

DIAMOND JIM' S,24535 Highway 108, Mi-Wuk Village — Karaoke, Fridays and Satur days,8:30 p.m .to 1:30 a.m.

EMBERZ,177S.W ashington St.,Sonora —Live music, Wednesday nights.

GYPSY SHACK,18145 Main St., Jamestown — Thirsty Thursday with Oscar Goldman, Notorious Boris, Gigio, Finnibomb,tonight,8 p.m .Gypsy Shack's 300th show celebration with Mourning Mountains, Third World Empire, What Eats Hydra, Friday, 8 p.m. Blues Night withBig Phaddy and the Sobs,the Josh RosenblumBand,Lightning Boy and his Thundering Blues Band,Saturday,8 p.m.

Rod Harris and the JazzCombo, Sunday, 6 p.m. Karaoke, Wednesday, 7 p.m.

HOTEL LEGER,8304 Main St., Mokelumne Hill — Comedy Night, hosted by Dan Mire, Friday, 8 p.m.

MICKI &LARRY'S SPORTS PUB, 48-B Copper Cove Drive, CopperopolisJam sessi on,Thursdays,6:30to 9 p.m.

Karaoke, Saturdays, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

PINE MOUNTAIN lAKE GRILL, 19228 Pine Mountain Drive, GrovelandLive music, Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight.

RAWHIDE SALOON,18260 Highway 108, Jamestown — Karaoke with Mountain Echo Sound, tonight, 9 p.m. Open mic, Wednesday, 9 p.m.

THE RED BARN,8544 Highway 49, Tuttletown — Karaoke, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Live music, Friday and Saturday,8 p.m.Open bluesjam ,Sundays,3 p.m.

ROUND TABLE PIZZA,The Junction shopping center, East Sonora — Karaoke, Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m.

SIDEWINDERS,1252 S. Main St., Angels Camp — Open mic,Saturdays,7 to 9:15 p.m.

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Among the entertainment at this year's Stanislaus County Fair is (from left) Martina McBride, Bret Michaels and Jerrod Niemann.

ING ARTS CENTER,985 Lincoln Way, Auburn — 530-885-0156, www.livefromauburn.corn.

CALIFORNIA BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION —40th anniversary Father' s Day Bluegrass Festival, Thursday through Sunday, June 18 to 21, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, with the Kentucky Colonels Reunion, Good Ol'Persons Reunion, Bluegrass Patriots Reunion, Dave Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Adkins and Loudermilk ,Jumpsteady Boys and more. www.cbaontheweb.org JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO, 12222 New York Ranch Road, JacksonAaron Lewis, May 14. Salt-N-Pepa, June 20. 800-822-9466, www.JacksonCasino. corn.

SUTTER CREEK THEATER,44 Main St., Sutter Creek —Delta Wires, Saturday.

James Garner's tribute to Johnny Cash, May 9. Southern Drawl, May 23. Tom Russell, June 19. Imagine, Beatles tribute, July 18. www.suttercreektheater.corn.

VOLCANO THEATRE COMPANY, Volcano — "Miracle," through May 16, "The Great Amador Carnival of1886," (For additions or changes,call 588- June 12 to July 11, "Our Town," Aug. 7 to 4548 or email rrrreekenderrarrniondem- Sept. 2, 419-0744, www.volcanotheatre. net. ocrat.cornbefore 5 p.m. Friday.)

Foothills MOTHER LODE FRIENDS OF MUSIC —Chamber music concert 2 p.m.

Sunday, includes a performance of the Septet by Louis Spohr (a contemporary of Schuman and Mendelssohn) for flute, clarinet, horn, bassoon, violin, cello and piano, and works for double bass and piano featuring double bass virtuoso Alden Cohen. Church of the Nazarene, 14050 Ridge Road, Sutter Creek. Free admission.

Info: www.mlfm.org or 293-4227.

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Valley BOB HOPE THEATRE,242 E. Main St., Stockton — Celtic Woman, 10th anniversary tour, May 29. 373-1400, www.

StocktonLive.corn.

CALIFORNIA STAGE THEATER, 2509 R St., Sacramento — "Angel in the Night," Aug. 21 to Sept. 13. 916-4515822, www.calstage.org.

CAPITAL STAGE,2215 J St., Sacramento— "The Homecoming," by Harold Pinter, directed by Janis Stevens,

through May 31. "Uncanny Valley," June 17 to July 19. 916-995-5464, www. capstage.org.

CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER,250 N. Broadway, Turlock — 632-5761, www. carnegieartsturlock.org.

CENTER STAGE CONSERVATORY, 948 11th St., Modesto — 846-0179, www.centers tagemodesto.corn.

CROCKER ART MUSEUM,216 0 St., Sacramento — "Of Cottages and Castles: The Art of California Faience," through May 17. "The Nature of William S. Rice: Arts and Crafts Painter and Printmaker," through May 17. 916-808-7000, www.crockerartmuseum.org.

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY, 607 Pena Drive, Davis — 530756-3682, dmtc.org.

FRESNO CONVENTION AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER —Celtic Woman, 10th anniversary celebrationMay 22, "The Book of Mormon" performances begin July 14 at the Saroyan Theatre, www.bookofmormonthemusical.corn, www.fresnoconventioncenter. corn.

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 1000 I St., Modesto — "Fancy Nancy the Musical," Sunday. Townsend Opera, "Tosca,"Friday and Sunday,the M idtown Men,May 7.Forbidden Broadway, May 8. Mariachi Vargas Tecalitlan, May 10. Big Daddy Weave, May 11.

Chanticleer, May 13. Modesto Symphony Orchestra, "A Sea Symphony," May 15 and 16. Bonnie Raitt, May 20.

Clay Walker, May 22. Boz Scaggs, May 24. Peter Frampton, June 3. Modesto SymphonyOrchestra,"Comedy Meets the Symphony," June 5. Motown tribute, June 6. Modesto Performing Arts, "The M usicMan," June 20to 28.DanceAcademy, June 20. 5678 Dance Company, June 27. 338-2100, 877-488-3380, www. galloarts.org.

HAGGIN NIUSEUM,1201 N. Persh-

ing Ave., Stockton — 940-6300, www. hagginmuseum.org.

MODESTO ANIERICAN GRAFFITTI CAR SHOW AND FESTIVAL — June 12 to 14, parade Friday, 7 p.m., McHenry Avenue, free, special guests "American Graffiti" stars Candy Clark and Bo Hopkins; car show and festival, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Saturday and 9 a.m .to 3 p.m. Sunday, Modesto Municipal Golf Course, 400Tuolumne Blvd.Admission $10, children under 12 free with adult, sponsored by North Modesto Kiwanis Club. 888-746-9763, www.americangraffitifestival.corn.

PLAYHOUSE MERGED,452 W .

Main St., Merced — 725-8587, www. playhousemerced.corn.

PROSPECT THEATER,1214 K St., Modesto — "Faith Healer," through May 10. "Short, Ten-Minute and One-Act Play Festival," July 10 to 26. 549-9341, www. prospecttheaterproject.org.

SACRAMENTO THEATRE COMPANY, 1419 H St., Sacramento - "The W hipping Man," through Sunday. "The Pirates of Penzance," through May 17.

91 6-443-6722, www.sactheatre.org.

STANISLAUS COUNTY FAIR, Turlock — July 10 to 19, featuring Eddie Money, July 13, Martina McBride, July 14, Bret Michaels, July 16, Jerrod Niemann, July 17, Grand Funk Railroad, July 18. www.stancofair.corn.

STATE THEATER,1307 J St., Modesto - "Friends of the Bob and Tom Show Comedy Tour," Friday. 527-4697, www.thestate.org.

STOCKTON ARENA,248 W. Fremont St., Stockton — www.stocktonlive. corn.

TURLOCK COMMUNITY THEATER,1574 E. Canal Drive, Turlock668-1169, www.turlocktheatre.org.

WEST SIDE THEATER,1331 Main St., Newman — 862-4490, www.westsidetheatre.org.

Beyond ASIAN ART MUSEUM,200 Larkin St., San Francisco - "Seduction: Japan's Floating World," through May 10.

415-581-3500, www.asianart.org.

DE YOUNG MUSEUM,Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco — "Janet Delaney: South of Market," through July 19. "Embodiments: Masterworks of African Figurative Sculpture," through July 5. "Botticelli to Braque: Masterpieces From the National Gallies of Scotland," through May 31.

"Richard Diebenkorn Prints: Celebrating an Acquisition," through Oct. 4. "J.M.W. Turner: Painting Set Free," opens June 30. 415-750-3600, www.famsf.org.

LEGION OF HONOR,34th Avenue and Clement Street, San Francisco — "A Princely Pursuit: The Malcolm D. Gutter Collection of Early Meissen Porcelain," through Aug. 30. "Tapestries and Armor," through June 28. "High Style: The Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection," through July 19. 41 5-750-3600, www. famsf.org.

LEVI'S STADIUM,Santa ClaraTaylor Swift, with special guests Vance Joy and Shawn Mendes, Aug. 15. www. ticketmaster.corn, 41 5-464-9377.

REND-LAKE TAHOE —Reservations and visitor information, 800-367-7366, www.renolaketahoe.corn.

SAN FRANCISCO CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU INFORMATION CENTER,900 Market St., San Francisco — Entertainment and visitor information: 415-391-2000; sfvisitor.org.

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA,War Memorial Opera House, 301Van Ness Ave., San Francisco — "The Trojans," June 7 to July 1. "Two Women (La Ciociara)," June 13 to 30. "The Marriage of Figaro," June 14 to July 5. 415-864-3330, www.sfopera. corn.

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