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Murphys Creek Theatre presents 'Equivocation' "Equivocation," opening Friday at Murphys Creek Theatre, revolves around even more questions: What if one man knew the truth but was powerless to tell it? What if that man was William Shakespeare? What if Shakespeare found a way to tell the truth and it has been before our very eyes for hundreds of years?

"Equivocation," written by Bill Cain, is one of the most highlypraised plays in recent years. VariWhat if there was a plot by ety called the play "an experience fanatical religious terrorists to as- no serious theatergoer will want sassinate an entire government in to miss." one explosive blow? A plot so devMurphys Creek has tapped director-actor Don Bilotti to helm astating that the entire course of history might have been changed. the expansive production.

"It'sexactly thetypeofplay I What if this plot nearly succeeded?

History books tell the story: The chose for Stage 3 Theatre Comyear was 1605, the country was pany when I was artistic director England and the plot is known as there — powerful, complex, hilari"The Gunpowder Plot." ous and haunting," he said. "It' s What if it was all a lie, as many huge andtremendously demandhis t orians suspect? ing: part whodunit, part slapstick • What: 'Equivocation.'

• When: Friday through Sept. 6; 7 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays,2 p.m .

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zaniness, part political chiller and all human drama. To tell the truth, I shied away from this play three years running at Stage 3 believing it was a project that we might not be able to handle. My hat is off to Graham Green and Murphys Creek for their vision and courage.

Audiences here deserve this play and we are working mightily to give them something they will not soon forget."

The cast features Green as William Shakespeare (called Shagspeare), Michael Crich as Richard Burbage and Kelly Ruelas as Judith Shakespeare along with Dain Morrison, Matt Hobgood, and Steve Coniglio. The play is meant to beperformed by six actors,four of whom are playing multiple "roles."

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T e Ban Per next u in Ironstone series •W hat: he T Band Perryw ith Jana Kramer and Casey James.

• When: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m.

• Where: Ironstone Amphitheatre, 1894 Six Mile Rd., Murphys.

• Tickets: $48 to $200.

• Information: 800-745-3000, ironstoneamphitheatre.net

Since releasing their self-titled debut album five years ago, The Band Perry have become one of the hottest acts in country music.

The band plays the summer concertseries at Ironstone

Vineyards in Murphys on Tuesday. The trio is one of the more contemporary acts in the series, which has also featured the Doobie Brothers, Boston and Steve Miller Band.

Fronted byKimberly Perry and rounded out by her younger brothers Neil and Reid, the sibling trio has notched a string of hit singles: Those include the quadruple-platinum "If I Die Young" (which climbed to No. 1 on Billboard's Country and Adult Contemporary charts), the platinum "You Lie," and the Country No. 1 "All Your Life."

They' ve also played sold-out tours and earned numerous awards. Honors include multiple Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association, and Country Music Television awards in addition to Grammy, Teen Choice, American Music Awards, American Country Award, and Billboard Music

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Reid Perry, Kimberly Perry and Neil Perry of The Band Perry backstage at the 57th annual Grammy Awards, held earlier this year in Los Angeles. The sibling trio performs Tuesday in Murphys.

Award nominations.

The band's sophomore album, "Pioneer," was released in 2013.

It includes the hit singles "Better Dig Two" and "Done."

The band was originally scheduled to play Ironstone Amphitheatre next Thursday, Aug. 13, however, concert promoters announced last month that due to an "unexpected scheduling conflict" the band had to move the show forward to Tuesday, Aug. 11.

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phys, the band plays Wednesday in Ventura before touring throughout the country for the remainder of the summer and into the fall.

Opening for The Band Perry will be rising country star Jana Kramer and "American Idol" finalist Casey James.

Known for her role as Alex Dupre on the television series "One Tree Hill," Kramer began her country music career in 2012 with

the single 'Why Ya Wanna" Rom her self-titled debut album.

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The Steve Miller Band performed the band's greatest hits last weekend at Ironstone Amphitheatre. In addition to classic rockers, this year's summer concert series at Ironstone features country tunes onTuesday with The Band Perry and Jana Kramer.

Her new single, "I Got the Boy," was released thisyearand iscurrently among the most downloaded songs on iTunes.

Meanwhile, James was the third-place finalist on the ninth season of "American Idol."

Released in 2012, his selftitled debut album includes the singles "Let's Don't Call it a Night" and "Crying on a Suitcase." His latest single, "Fall Apart," is from his upcoming studio album due this year.

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After a successful run on the small screen, Jana Kramer has set her sights on country music.

"Country music has always been what I wanted to do," she said during a phone interview Wednesday afternoon from Los Angeles.

Following roles on "Friday Night Lights," "Entourage," and "One Tree Hill," Kramer hit the country music scene in 2012 with her self-titled debut. Hits from that album include "Why Ya Wanna" and "Whiskey."

Her new single, "I Got the Boy," is from her upcoming album due in October.

"I'm really excited to get new music out there," said Kramer, a 31-year-old Michigan native.

Veteran country music producer Scott Hendricks, who has worked with Faith Hill and Alan Jackson, produced both of Courtesy photo Kramer's records.

Jana Kramer, who opens for Kramer opens for The Band The Band Perry at Ironstone Perry on Tuesday at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys, said she Vineyards in Murphys. She said is excited for her fans to hear she's opened for the sibling trio her new music. a couple years ago as well as a couple days ago.

Los Angeles County and Sunday Before making her way to Caat a winery in Riverside County.

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•W hen: Satu rday,5to 8 p.m .

• Where: Downtown Sonora.

• Admission: Free.

• Information: 2ndsaturdayartnight. org, 532-7697.

Sonora's Second Saturday Art Night marks its 60th Art Night on

Saturday evening. Beginning at 5 p.m., galleries, shops and restaurants host live music, theater productions, and art exhibitions in the historic downtown's arts and culture district. ''We' reso pleasedtobe in our fifth year," said Art Night founder B.Z. Smith. "And we' re pleased to announce the second month for our new Tip the Act' campaign."

With help &om Sonora Chamber of Commerce, the Art Night committee has placed buckets to encourage art fans to tip the musicians, demonstration artists and performers.

This month Art Night welcomes four bands from the Central Valley.

'We have threebands &om (Hi-Ho Silver Records)," said Art Night committee member Laurie

Lehmann. 'These musicians have strong family and friendship ties to Tuolumne County. Plus, they' ve all played at the Gypsy Shack in Jamestown a number of times.

We' re glad to get them into our historic downtown."

The fourth Modesto-based band is a trio of women called the Sunshine Coconuts.

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• Downtown Shoes welcomes two of Sonora's favorite song divas, Kelly Flynn and Lita Hope. Along with the music, the store displays nature photos by Brenda Gorsky, abstract digital manipulated photos by Geoff Wynne, and paintings

by John R. Jackson.

• Heart Rock Cafe celebrates a night of gospel songs with Frank and Shirley Smart, joined by &iends, in the cafe's intimate community theater. The concert starts at 5:30 p.m.

• It's Yo Good Yogurt displays downtown's largest year-round student art gallery and is the home of one of nationally recognized mural artist Judy Gross-

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In that time, she has introduced nearly 60 new students to the ukulele. "Seeing Peg perform is such a treat," said committee member Sarah Nesper. "She is a masterful musician and is great on stage."

• Backspace Boutique and Gallery presents a wide spectrum of regional artists in many media f'rom jewelry and ceramics to

paintings and photographs. Artists KathleenWolfe,Maryann Hale, James deRosso, John Robinson, Sarah Yates and Lauren Hurley all exhibit their work at Backspace.

• Funky Junk hosts the sounds of 50's rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, country western, and more with three bands from Hi-Ho Silver Records: Rockin' Rick and the Rhythm Wranglers, the Honey

Shots and Jack Sanchez. "This oughttobe avery fun gig in one of our downtown's most playful spots," Smith said.

• Mountain Home Giftswelcomes back The John Roman Jackson Trio for a night of original and classic acoustic music. The shop alsooffersa variety ofartsand crafts, created by regional artists, as well as books by local authors.

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• Benjamin Fig exhibits a collection of works by Gwynne Popovac, including beaded masks, paintings and illustrations.

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• Talulah's Restaurant exhibitsRebecca Spaan's large floral paintings, done in the style of Georgia OKeeffe.

• The Candy Vault presents a second Grossman mural, this one based on the 1971 classic children's movie, 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."

• Studio B, upstairs in the Bradford Building with access from BradfordAvenue, oflers an

array of quality works featuring Allison Blansit, Rayna Coller, Irene Deaver, Sherie Drake, and Linda Webb.

• Ventana Art Gallery presentsa specialreception for the first year invitational of "Aperture: Black and White Photography," featuring 100 photographs by 10 award-winning photographers.

Each artist is showing 10 pieces of their finest works that will be on view through the end of the month.

• Joan's Boutiquewelcomes concert flutist June Diggle with her own interpretations of classical and pop music. Diggle is a longtime featured soloist and ensemble artist in the region as well as the San Diego area. She has performed for numerous music festivals, including the Sonora Bach Festival.

• Servente's Historic Saloon invites Peg Reza's Blue Shoes Band foran evening oflively music. Reza has taught ukulele for the Columbia College Community

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for the Tuolumne City Museum; live performance by Gold Rush Balladeers, featuring songs from the Gold Rush era; raffle baskets, door prize, and more; 6 to 9 p.m.; $15; Tuolumne City Museum, corner of Carter and Bay streets in Tuolumne; 770-1425. (Page 16)

THE MUSIC MAN:Sierra Repertory T heatre presents musical directed by Scott Viets through Aug. 16; 2 p.m. today with several shows throughout the week; regular tickets $28 to $35; Fallon House Theater, Columbia State Historic Park; 532-3120, sierrarep.org.

Saturdays; $20 general admission; Brice Station Vineyards, 3353 E. Highway 4, Murphys; bricestation. corn, 213-9510.

NOTES FOR NOTES:The Little Fuller Band plays benefit series; optional donations accepted by KQBM 90.7Blue Mountain Radio;8 p.m.; Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne.

BEAR VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL Frank Sinatra CentennialTribute, 7 p.m. tonight with performances concluding 1 p.m. Sunday with "Symphonic Journey: Vienna"; bearvalleymusicfestival.org.

COLUMBIA FARMERS MARKET: Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsors a weekly market along Main Street in Columbia State Historic Park; 5 to 8 p.m.; visitcolumbiacalifornia.corn.

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FIRST FRIDAY INTHE PARK:Plan B plays music series; features Ken Rojas on guitar, Vince Rojas on bass, and Jim Bailey on drums; 6 p.m.; concert is free with food and drinks for purchase; Murphys Community Club offers dinner for $10 catered by

TAMING OF THE SHREW: Shakespeare on the Vine presents William Shakespeare's comedy, directed by Tare Kayton; through Aug. 22; 8 p.m. Thursdays through

MUSICAL NIGHT OUT:Evening of music, wine, gourmet hors d'oeuvres and art to raise money

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Sierra Hills and Natural Food Market starting at 5 p.m.; featured wine is Black Sheep Winery; Murphys Community Park; visitmurphys.corn, 728-8183.

ANGELS CAMP FARMERS MARKET:Featured entertainer and winery each week through Sept. 25; Cantamos is scheduled to perform; begins at 5 p.m. in Utica Park, downtown Angels Camp; angelscampbusiness.corn.

SONORA BALLROOM DANCING: 7 to 10 p.m.; $10; Aronos Club, 37 E. Elkin St., Sonora; 532-6901.

EQUIVOCATION:New Murphys CreekTheatre production, directed

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Murphys, murphyscreektheatre.org, 728-8422. (Page 3) BLUES INTHE NIGHT:Stage 3 Theatre Company's musical, directed

by Dwight Dean Mahabir, through Sunday; 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $25 general admission; 208 S. Green St., Sonora; stage3.org, 536-1778.

MOVIES INTHE PARK:Held from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. each Friday through Aug. 14 at Eproson Park in Twain Harte. This week's movie is "Alexander."

SN!'QQQAY SONORA FARMERS MARKET: Vendors selling produce, crafts, honey, baked goods and more; open 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Saturday through Oct. 17; corner ofT heall and Stewart streets in downtown Sonora; 532-7725.

TWAIN HARTE CAR SHOW:More than 30 pre-1972 cars shown in Twain Harte with prize drawings; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sponsored by Twain Harte Area Chamber of Commerce, 586-4482.

GHOSTTOURS:Author Carol Biederman conducts ghost tours of Columbia State Historic Park; $10; 3 to 5 p.m.; friendsofcolumbiashp.org, 588-8411.

MYACT FUNDRAISER:MYACT (Mountain Youth and Community Theatre) hosts annual fundraiser; $50; catered food, open bar, silent and live auctions, and theater presentation; 5 p.m.; held at home of Judy and Roger Haughton in Twain Harte area; 533-8633, 481-5790. (Page 17) SECOND SATURDAY:Art Night continues at shops, restaurants and galleries along the Washington Street corridor; 5 to 8 p.m.; free; 2ndsaturdayartnight.org. (Page 6)

concert series featuring John Covert andThe Crystal Image Band from 6 to 8 p.m.; admission is free, and concertgoers are asked to bring chairs and blankets.

CONCERTS INTHE PINES:Mike Hammar and the Nails performs blues from 6 to 8 p.m. at Eproson Park in Twain Harte.

SQQQA Y BREAKFAST:Biscuits and gravy, sausage,ham and cheese omelets and French toast with drinks; $6; Odd Fellows of LaFayette Lodge 65 serves breakfast on second Sunday of each month at the lodge on Highway 132 in La Grange; 7 to 11 a.m.; 853-2128.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST:Northern Mariposa County History Center sponorsmeal with pancakes,eggs, ham or sausage, fruit and beverage; $5 adults, $3 children; 8 to 11 a.m.; Old Schoolhouse on Broadway in Coulterville; 878-3015.

PINECREST RUN:39th annual run includes free 1-mile fun run at 8:30 a.m. and 5-mile run at 9 a.m. for $20; pinecrestrun@gmail.corn, 989-1 828.

MARKET ON THE SQUARE: Vendors will be set up 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.each Sunday through Oct.4 at Copperopolis Town Square.

TIIESQAY SONORA COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE:All ages welcome and no

IRONSTONE CONCERT SERIES: The Band Perry with openers Jana Kramerand Casey James take the stage at 7 p.m.; tickets range from $48 to $200; Ironstone Amphitheatre, 1894 Six Mile Rd., Murphys; ironstoneamphitheatre.net, 800-7453000. (Page 4)

WEQ!IESQ AY LINE DANCE LESSONS:Focusing mostly on ballroom steps; 2 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday; free; Sonora Fire Museum and Senior Lounge, 125 N. Washington St., Sonora; 588-8071.

MUSIC INTHE PARKS:Calaveras Arts Council presents Bill Welles and Friends; 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Valley Springs Ball Park; calaverasarls.org, 754-1774.

TUOLUMNE VILLAGE MARKET: 5 to8 p.m. eachWednesday through Sept. 30; Westside Memorial Park in Tuolumne; 928-4351.

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RAWHIDE SALOON:Karaoke with Rhythm Nation Mobile DJ, tonight, 9 p.m. DJ 17:40, Friday, 9 p.m. Lone Wolf Band, Saturday, 9 p.m. Open m ic, Wednesdays, 9 p.m.;18260 Highway 108, Jamestown.

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TOWN HALL ARTS:Includes a variety of professional art supplies, art classes and a gallery of local work (Galerie Copper). Classes include an interactive artists workshop Friday, painting a sunset in oils Aug. 12, and pastels Aug. 15; Copperopolis Town Square, 145 Stone St.; townhallarts.corn, 785-2050.

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Classic cars, antique fire trucks, live music, children' s activities and more will all be featured when the City of Sonora presents its annual "Magic of the Night" celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday along Washington Street in downtown Sonora.

Musical acts include Chains Required in Courthouse Park, Blues Box Bayou Band in Coffill Park, Crash Landing at the Sonora Opera Hall, Sierra Vibe on Linoberg Street, Ken Axe in front of Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe, Drifbvood Dave and the Driftones across from City Hall, and Rockin' Rick and The Rhythm Wranglers, the Honey Shots and Jack Sanchez at the SonoraFire Museum and Senior Lounge.

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also will spin tunes in the Yosemite Title Co. parking lot, where members of the Mother Lode Corvettes also will display their cars.

Jackson Street will be lined with cars owned by members of the Mother Lode Antique Auto Club and Sonora Model A Car Club.

Hard Luck Lin will entertain with old-fashioned games in front of Let'er Buck, and "Captain Positivity" will be at the Opera Hall.

Children's activities include a bounce house and face painting next to Heart Rock Cafe on Jackson Street.

The Sonora Fire Museum also will have antique fire trucks, lead free museum tours and offer food with seating. Nearby, the historic Red Church will also have an open house.

Sonora author Chuck Holland will sign his book,Sonora Yesterday and Today,at Legends Books and Antiques, 131 S. Washington St. The book was published early this year by the Tuolumne County Historical Society.

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Conley artwork featured for August, September • What: 'Artin the Library' exhibit.

• When:Through September.

• Where:Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Rd., Sonora.

• Admission:Free.

• Information:533-5507.

"Art in the Library," a rotating art display at the Tuolumne CountyLibrary in Sonora,featureslandscapes and paintings of historic buildings by local artist Barbara Conley for the months of August and September.

"Most of the aged buildings will be taken by time and I would like to capture them on canvas before they are gone forever," she said.

Also included in the exhibit will be Conley's handmade teddy bears.

Conley has been an artist since childhood.

"Art is in my genes — my aunt was asked by Walt Disney to come work for him," she said. "I used to make paper dolls and their clothes, and I actually took an art class in fourth grade; we painted in oil. I started painting seriously in 1970 while living in the Bay Area. I was raising a family so I had time to paint while the kids were in school."

Conleydescribes herselfas primarily self-taught.

"My paintingsare easily recognizable as my style has evolved into a unique statement that reflects my personal feelings about each subject. Although my primary medium is acrylic, I use it in such a way that it is own mistaken for oil," said Conley, who also works in watercolor or oil.

"The only artist I really studied under for any length of time was Harry Dunlap in Los Gatos — he was avery good teacher in oils."

Conley said she is inspired by the Mother Lode.

"Living in the community of Sonora, Itake advantage ofthe wonderful old buildings and lovely country scenes — the local surroundings we have here are truly an inspiration. There are three things I love to paint: snow scenes, old buildings, and animals, especially wolves," Conley said.

"Included in the library exhibit is one of my favorite paintings, 'Rest Stop,' depicting three wolves that belong to a fliend. I took a lot of pictures of them and put them

calves waiting to be branded.

"Idecided toadd severalof m y handmadeteddy bears to the library show. The bears are made from mohair like the old ones were. I worked at the teddy

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bear business for over 25 years

Another of her favorites in the exhibit is "Gaiser Ranch Roundup," which features close-ups of

and took the bears to shows and conventions, including to England, all across the United States, and Singapore, and won many prizes for my bears. It was always so much fun to meet the people who bought my bears!

"I started by finding a pattern in one of the teddy bear magazines, made it, but I didn't like how it turned out. So I made my own pattern by looking at the antique bears and how they were styled."

Conley's bears mostly don' t wear clothes, but she has a clown

Barbara Conley said she loves to paint snow scenes, old buildings and animals, especially wolves.

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"Gaiser Ranch Roundup" features calves waiting to be branded.

well as some ofthesmallerbears were sometimes dressed.

"My company was called Roley Bear Co. and my magazine advertisement showed little elves that I made as well as a bear wearing blue coveralls," she said.

Conley won a second place at this year's Mother Lode Fair, with her painting, "Davis GroceryClosed for the Day." She also won first place in the Agricultural Art category for "On the Ranch." She

Conley mainly paints in acrylic, but also watercolor and oil. is also the winner of the 2014 Best of Show at the Mother Lode Fair and many other awards. She has won the Grumbacher Silver Medal,and Best ofShow awards, and has paintings in private and corporatecollectionsthroughout the United States. Her work has also been shown in Southwest Art and US Art magazines.

Conley is currently represented

by the prestigious New Masters Gallery in Carmel, the Petroglyph Gallery in Mokelumne Hill, and Town Hall Arts in Copperopolis.

"The themes I paint, in meticulous detail, are the things that surround us — those which remind us of the passage of time, yet continue to surround us in the warmth of familiarity," Conley said.

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Tuolumne museum presents 'A Musical Night Out' • What: 'A Musical Night Out.' • When: Tonight, 6 to 9 p.m.

• Where: Tuolumne City Museum, corner of Carter and Bay streets.

• Tickets: $1 5.

• Information: 770-1425.

An eveningofmusic, food and wine will raise funds for the Tuolumne City Museum tonight.

Billed as "A Musical Night Out," the event will feature music of the Gold Rush Balladeers, a trio of women who will sing music from the era of California's Gold Rush.

The fundraiser will be held at the museum in Tuolumne and will begin with wine and gourmet hors d'oeuvres served in the courtyard.

Members of the BalladeersJulie Johnson, Lee Ann Fox and Elida Ickes, dressed in their authentic Gold Rush era costumes — will visit with guests during the food and wine tasting.

The group will then present a performance in the museum's main room, singing Gold Rush period songs with their unique vocal harmonies while playing banjo, guitar and acoustic bass.

Ticket holders will have a

chance to win a framed photograph by Tuolumne photographer Lynne Jerome being given away as a door prize.

A rafflefor a variety ofgifts from local merchants will also be held.

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have been entertaining audiences throughout Tuolumne County and California for more than 10 years.

The idea for the Balladeers began with Carolyn Sylva as part of the "Arts Reach to Schools" program.

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They used those as an educational accompaniment to songs from the Gold Rush era in their presentations to fourth grade students who study California history.

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musician, painted scenes from the Gold Rush to illustrate their stories. Her paintings will be part of the presentation at the museum.

Johnson said she and Sylva discovered many of the Gold Rush songs were set to music from old standard fiddle melodies from Europe.

"There are sad songs — because the Gold Rush was a tough era— and there are silly songs and happy songs," Johnson said. "We sing them all."

Once they had developed a program for the schools, the women added a third person to the group, Peg Reza, who played the banjo, and the group began expandingtheirvenues from schools to the streets of Columbia State Historic Park and beyond.

Both Sylva and Reza have since left the group, replaced by Fox and Ickes.

All three also play with other bands so their performance

schedules are busy. The Balladeers are in demand at Gold Rush-themed events from Southern California to the Washington border.

Johnson said the group performed at the World Gold Panning championships and met a Czechoslovakian group singing the same Gold Rush era songs as the Balladeers — in Czech.

The Balladeers still play for fourth grade students, including a group from the Bay Area who camp at MarbleQuarry Park in Columbia each year. They are committedtopreserving the songs from the Gold Rush era, Johnson said.

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this music," she said. "It's very unique to that era and tells the stories of the people who came to California from all over the world hoping to strike it rich."

Tickets for the museum fundraiser are $15 each and available by calling Julie Castillo at 770-1425. Seating is limited.

The museum is at the corner of Carter and Bay streets in Tuolumne and is open from 1 to

4 p.m. weekends.

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MYACTeventto raise moneyfor scholarship fund, theater operations not exclude children based on their financial ability.

The group's "Hideout" program includes a large summer camp with two musical theater productions that run four weeks each and conclude with a full

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• When: Saturday, 5 p.m.

• Where: Home of Roger and Judy Haughton, Twain Harte area.

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A fundraiser will be held Saturday atthe home ofJudy and Roger Haughton with proceeds going toward replenishing the scholarship fund and operational needs of the Mountain Youth and Community Theatre (MYACT).

Tickets to the fundraiser are $50 and include an open bar and heavy hors d' oeuvres catered by Any Event.

There will be silent and live auctions as well as live performances by the actors of MYACT. MYACT is a nonprofit group formed tofoster educational opportunities for all ages in

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Mountain Youth and Community Theatre (MYACT! last year performed "Shrek." the arts, with specific focus on theater, music and the arts in Tuolumne County. MYACT concentrates on helping build con-

fidence and self esteem within the children of the community.

Through the theater arts, students learn theater, song, dance

and more, including set building, lighting, sound, and how to work together with others.

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A community program caters to ages 12 through adult and includes a large, multi-week musical theater production twice a year.

Many MYACT students have moved on to Connections Visual and PerformingArts Academy in Tuolumne and have accepted positions at Sierra Repertory Theatre, which has theaters in East Sonora and Columbia State Historic Park.

MYACT's adult participants are given the opportunity to reconnect with performing or get involved for the first time.

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• Stage 3 Theatre Company band, featuring students on fiddle, guitar and mandolin. Evans teach- invitestheatrefansto attend es strings for Columbia College. its closing weekend of Sheldon "Keith is such a gift to our acoustic Epps' Blues in the Night" with its music scene," Dunn said. all-star cast. There is live music • BeDazzled at the Sonora before the play begins at 7 p.m.

"As we finish up this weekend, Inn presents Randy Pare on grand we' ll be in full swing to prepare for piano. Pare has had a long career as a touring musician. "Randy has Art Night's fifth birthday celebraa whole lot of fun rocking out with tion," Nesper said. "On Sept. 12 rockabilly tunes, some gospels and we' ll be hosting our third 'Art whatever else inspires anyone who Night After 8' event. And it is gois listening," Smith said. ing to be outrageous!"

• Aloft Art Gallery features Nesperisthe chairperson for itsnew exteriorlook,created by the evening gala, which will be graphics designer Don Hukari. a dance in CoKll Park with The "Don is giving us a fresh bold Jank Tones, a lively improvisational rock band based in Calaveras look," said gallery member Lorna Hunt. "And he is also our featured County. Tickets will be on sale artist." Hukari has been an arts that evening, and there will be a no-host beer and wine garden. leader in Tuolumne County for

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FINE ART CONCERT SERIES:Alex de Grassi, finger-style guitarist and composer, plays Petroglyphe Gallery, 8317 Main St., Mokelumne Hill; doors open 3:30 p.m. with concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16; tickets are $25 presale, $27 day of performance; gallerypetroglyphe.corn, 286-1387.

VOCAL JAZZ QUARTET:Farewell concert for quartet; after three years and more than 100 performances, two members are moving away this fall; $10; 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13; Columbia College, DogwoodTheater.

GRANDMA'S ATTIC SALE: Grandma's House nonprofit that provides tutoring and mentoring will host yard sale fundraiser; 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14 and 15; 22828 Gold St., Columbia; 533-8388, 586-6345, 533-4838.

FAMILY DAY:Event includes live music, butterfly release, information booths, art show, carriage rides ($3 per person), barbecue and other food for sale, and much more; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15; park entrance fee is $10 per vehicle; Calaveras Big Trees State Park; bigtrees.org.

ARNOLD ART, WINE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: Greater Arnold Business Association presents 10th annual

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SUNDAY IN THE SUN: Mother Lode Jewish Community hosting a lakeside potluck party at a member's home atLakeTulloch on Sunday, Aug. 16; non-members interested in meeting others in local Jewish community welcome; 533-1650, motherlodejcI yahoo.corn.

Lee Gallagher and the Hallelujah play a free show Saturday, Aug. 15, at Murphys Community Park. event with live music, food and wine; 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15; wine tasting from 2 to 5 p.m. costs $15; music schedule is Magnolia Rhythm Trio at 3 p.m., Bill Welles and Friends at 4:30p.m., and Cantamos at6:30 p.m.; Cedar Center, downtown Arnold.

ROCCA PARK SERIES:The Brothers Strong and Co. will perform 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Rocca Park in Jamestown; concertgoers should bring blankets and chairs.

MURPHYS PARK CONCERT:Lee Gallagher and the Hallelujah, San Francisco-based "psych Americana band" playing free concert; 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15; Murphys Community Park, Algiers Street.

the Fast Lane" performs the music of the Eagles; 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15; tickets $23; Groveland Hotel, 18767 Main St., Groveland; groveland.corn, 962-4000.

MUSIC INTHE PARK: Snap Jackson and the Knock on Wood Players perform at Murphys Community Park as part of the Calaveras Arts Council's "Music in the Park" series; 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19; calaverasarts.org, 754-1774.

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST:Chispa Parlor 139 of the Native Sons of the Golden West will serve pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, and drinks; 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16; $7 adults, $3 children 10 and younger; Native Sons Hall, 389 Main St., Murphys; 728-8902.

AUTHORS DAY:Friends of the Tuolumne County Library present two local authors, Sy Margaret Baldwin and Joy Willow, who will meet with the public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Tuolumne County Library in Sonora, 533-5507.

7 p.m. — The Church Of The Harvest.

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

Sunday 9 a.m. — "Transforming The World With Love," sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Tuolumne County.

7 p.m.— "Tempo of the Tropics," produced by Lloyd Kramer.

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

8 p.m.—"Area 12/ HICAP —Part Two," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn

with guest Debbie Shally.

8:30 p.m.— Gold Rush Charter School.

Monday 6:30 p.m.— "Jenny's Kitchen," hosted by Jenny Baxter, "Sumptuous Salsa."

7 p.m.— "In America And In This Day," sponsored by Bahai Faith.

7:30 p.m.— "Ask Attorney Steve: Workman's Comp — Part One." Tuesday 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 Six." 6 p.m. — Sonora City Council, replay of most recent 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, presented

by Tuolumne County Office of Education.

7 p.m.— "Mind Matters: Adult Parents With ADHD."

CONTRA DANCE: Live music featured, and no experience necessary; $7 adults, $3 children; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15; Aronos ResearchWomen's Club, 37 E.Elkin

St., So nora; 532-6025.

ASEE8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from Aug. 6 to 13.

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: Global Chalkboard Challenge," hosted by Joe Silva, presented

by Tuolumne County Office of Education.

8 p.m.— "Summer Hazards," hostedby John Wade with guest Dr. Dean Kelaita.

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7 p.m.—eYou 8t the Law," with Bob Lally and Steve Cilente, "Civil Rights and Criminal Convictions."

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

3 p.m. — Chapel In The Pines Service.

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

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

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'Great Bank Robbery' western to film in Sonora was a close second at the finish.

FRANK MOYLE, of Rawhide, has invented and had patented a deviseforprotecting and preventing the bursting of automobile tires.

MERRY-GO-ROUNDWhen the Dr. Benjamin medicine show vacates the Hughes lot on Stewart street, in Sonora, a merry-go-round will play an indefinite engagement on the spot.

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41 years ago August 7, 1974 BIG RATE HIKE — Attorneys for both Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Tuolumne County Water District No. 2 have filed briefs summarizing arguments in favorofa 95 percent water rate hike.

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47 years ago August 9, 1968 KIM NOVAK will play a leading role in the western scheduled for filming in Sonora starting Sept 3. "The Great Bank Robbery," a Warner Bros. (and) 7 Arts production, is budgeted to spend $180,000 over just three weeks in Tuolumne County, most of theproceeds going to local

August 29, 1947 NEWS BRIEFS: The Mountain Club, wellknown Tuolumne County tavern

owned and operated by Charles M cKibbon, ofSonora,was raided Fridayevening by SheriffDon L. Vars and two deputies, and constable W. E. Hoskins of Sonora.

The unannounced visit by Vars and his men resulted in arrest of McKibbon and two dealers, confiscationof$500 cash,one craps table, two "twenty-one" tables and six swivel chairs. Earlier that evening two investigators from the State Department of

August 13, 1892 EXTRA TERRESTRIAL — The present wide interest in the planet Mars has led the Argonaut newspaper to print in its next issue of August 15th a remarkable story by Robert Duncan Milne,

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The landscape has changed drastically since this photograph was taken at the south end of Washington Street in 1927. Pictured is the now-defunct county hospital, often referred to in bygone days as "The Old Folks Home." Standard Lumber Comany shut down its Sonora operation some 75 years ago. All of the wooden structures shown in this picture — including the old train depot — were destroyed by fires of suspicious origin in the 1940s. Today, a small shopping center and Sonora's main post office occupy this historic spot.

Justice in Sacramento confiscated three slot machines at the K-D Tavern operated at Long Barn by Reinhold L. Lautt.

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made over Wilmington yesterday preparatory to spraying the city with DDT in an attempt to halt the spread of an Infantile Paralysis epidemic which has stricken seventy-five persons throughout the state.

Washington (UP) — President Harry S. Truman soon will renew his "moral pressure" campaign to talk prices down. The president's plea for voluntary pricecuts by businesses,large and small, will go hand in hand with the present intensification of the Justice Department's antitrust campaign.

87 years ago August 4, 1928 • At the recent rodeo and bucking contest held in Jamestown, Alvin Gurney carried away the honors of the day by conquering an unbroken colt belonging to Henry Sanguinetti.

• The drive in the Hunter Creek distr ict against predatory animals is getting immediate results. Inside of 48 hours three lynx and four coyotes have been trapped and shot. There is strong evidence of bears and mountain lions in the vicinity, which are prospective game for hunters. Mr. Lew George, professional trapper, has many urgent calls in different parts of the county, and now he is working on the Dunning ranch in the Blanket Creek section, after which he expects to go

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as familiar to us as those of Jules Verne. It is called "The Man of Mars," and tells how a lens constructed of new material reveals strange and mysterious sights on the red planet, and develops communication between men of earth and the Martians.

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August 8, 1874 to Groveland to work over there.

GLEANINGS: At this time of the year coyotes • The coroner's jury that are very numerous, and many inquired into the death of George complaints are coming in begging Hodges, who was killed at Copforrelieffrom theirdepredations. peropolis by Dr. Martin, in the Union Saloon, returned a verdict that the homicide was justifiable.

• During the month of July, August 21, 1909 twenty-one persons were sent RUNAWAY — Shortly after from San Francisco to the Insane the noon hour Tuesday a horse Asylum. attached to a buggy and being • The internal revenue coldriven by Master Glenn Mclection in the First District of Intyre made a record run up California, for July, amounted to Washington street. The horse $306,700, against $270,900 for startednear the train depot the same month last year, and when a shaft fastening broke. $250,000 in 1872.

• A number of concerned The lad, who is only 11 years citizens, some carrying hemp old, gripped the lines tighter and held on bravely until near rope, have swarmed around the the Guerin stable, where he was Sonora jail this week. It seems a sent sprawling from the buggy, Mexican and two aborigines were which was overturned when it caught near Gold Springs, cleancontacted another rig. The lad, ing up other folk's sluices. They uninjured, regained his feet and were put in jail, hence the rodeo.

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Ant-Man

Action comedy adventure starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Bobby Cannavale, Judy Greer, Abby Ryder Fortson, Michael Pena, directed by Peyton Reed.

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a foundingmember ofTheAvengers to the big screen for the first time.

Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in

strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit &om a new generation of towering threats.

Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world. Rated PG-13.

One hour, 57 minutes.

Fantastic Four Action adventure starring Miles

Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell, Toby Kebbell, Reg E. Cathey, Tim Blake Nelson, directed by Josh Trank. A contemporary re-imagining of Marvel's original and longest-running superhero team centers on four

young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth &om a former &iend turned enemy. Rated PG-13. One hour, 45 minutes.

3urassic World Adventure thriller starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Irrfan Khan, Vincent D'Ono&io, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Jake Johnson, Omar Sy,directed by ColinTrevorrow. Locatedoffthe coast of Costa Rica, the Jurassic World luxury resort provides a habitat foran array ofgenetically engineered dinosaurs, including the vicious and intelligent Indominus rex. When the massive creature escapes, itsetsoffa chain reaction that causes the other dinos to run amok. Now, it's up to a former military man and animal expert

to use his special skills to save two young boys and the rest of the guests &om an all-out, prehistoric assault. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 4 minutes.

and even who you may have wronged — chances are there is someone out there who won' t

ever forget it...or you. Simon and Robyn are a young married couple whose life is going just as planned

Minions Animated comedy adventure starring Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan, Jennifer Saunders, Geof&ey Rush, directed

by PierreCo%n and Kyle Balda.

The story of the Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters — from T rex to Napoleon — the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he — alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bobventures out into the world to find

until a chance encounter with an

acquaintance from Simon's high school sends their world into a harrowing tailspin. Simon doesn' t recognize Gordo at first, but after a series of uninvited encounters and mysterious gifts prove troubling, a horrifying secret &om the past is uncovered after more

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Meryl Streep stars in the new movie "Ricki and the Flash."

Ludlow Lamonsoff, and Eddie Shaun the Sheep "The Fire Blaster" Plant saved the Animated adventure starring world thousands of times — at 25 Omid Djalili, Justin Fletcher, John a new evil boss for his brethren to cents a game in the video arcades. Sparkes, directed by Mark Burton follow. The trio embarks upon a thrilling journey that ultimately Now, they' re going to have to do it and Richard Goleszowski. Shaun for real. In Pixels, when intergaleads them to their next potendecides to take the day off and lactic aliens discover video feeds of have some fun but gets more actial master, Scarlet Overkill, the classic arcade games and misinworld's first-ever female supertion than he bargained for. Rated terpretthem as a declaration of villain. They travel from frigid PG. One hour, 25 minutes.

Antarctica to 1960s New York City, war, they attack the Earth, using Southpaw endingin mod London, where they the video games as the models Drama starring Jake Gyllenfor their assaults — and now-U.S. haal, Rachel McAdams, Forest must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind... President Cooper must call on his Whitaker, Naomie Harris, Victor arcade friends to save from annihilation. Rated PG. One old-school Ortiz, 50 Cent, Tyrese Gibson, the world from being destroyed by Oona Laurence, hour, 31 minutes. and Rita Ora, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Mission: Impossibledirected by Antoine Fuqua. Billy Centipede, and Space Invaders.

"The Great" Hope, the reigning Rogue Nation Joining them is Lt. Col. Violet Van junior middleweight boxing chamAction adventure starring Tom Patten, a specialist supplying the Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon pion, has an impressive career, a arcaders with unique weapons to lovingwifeand daughter,and a Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Ving fight the aliens. Rated PG-13. One lavish lifestyle. However, when Rhames, Sean Harris, Simon Mchour, 46 minutes. tragedy strikes, Billy hits rock Burney, Zhang Jingchu, directed Ricki and the Flash bottom, losing his family, his house

by Christopher McQuarrie. Ethan Comedy-dramastarringMeryl and his manager. He soon fi nds and team take on their most Streep, Kevin Kline, Rick Springan unlikely savior in Tick Willis, a impossible mission yet, eradicatfield, Mamie Gummer, Audra former fighter who trains the city' s ing the Syndicate — an International rogue organization as highly McDonald, Sebastian Stan, Nick toughest amateur boxers. With his Westrate, Hailey Gates, directed future on the line, Hope fights to skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF. Rated PG-13. by Jonathan Demme. Streep stars reclaim the trust of those he loves as Ricki Rendazzo, a guitar heroTwo hours, 11 minutes. the most. Rated R. Two hours, 3 ine who made a world of mistakes minutes.

Pixels as she followed her dreams of The Gift Fantasy comedy-adventure rock-and-roll stardom. Returning Thriller starring Jason Batestarring Adam Sandier, Peter home, Ricki gets a shot at redemp- man, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton, Dinklage, Josh Gad, Michelle tion and a chance to make things Monaghan, Kevin James, Brian directed by Joel Edgerton. Can right as she faces the music with Cox, Jane Krakowski, directed by you really go through life having her family. Rated PG-13. One hour, never wronged anyone? Even if Chris Columbus. As kids in the 40 minutes.

1980s, Sam Brenner, Will Cooper, you are unaware of how, or when,

than 20 years. As Robyn learns the unsettling truth about what happenedbetween Simon and Gordo, she starts to question: how well do we really know the people closest to us, and are past bygones ever really bygones? Rated R. One hour, 47 minutes.

Trainwreck Romantic comedy starring Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson, Colin Quinn, John Cena, Tilda Swinton, LeBron James, Randall Park, directed by Judd Apatow.

Ever since her father drilled into her head that monogamy isn' t realistic, magazine writer Amy has made promiscuity her credo. As much as she enjoys an uninhibited life free of commitment, Amy is really in a rut. While writing a profile about charming and successful sports doctor Aaron Conners, she finds herself actually falling in love for the first time — and what's more, Aaron seems to like

her too. Amy starts to wonder if it' s time to clean up her act. Rated R. Two hours, 2 minutes.

Vacation Comedy adventurestarring Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Skyler Gisondo, Steele Stebbins, Chris Hemsworth, Leslie Mann, Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, directed

by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. The next generation of Griswolds is at it again — and on the road for another ill-fated adventure. Following in his father's footsteps and hoping for some much-neededfamily bonding, a grown-up Rusty Griswold surprises his wife, Debbie, and their two sons with a cross-country trip back to America's "favorite family fun park," Walley World.

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JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO: Kory Gibbs, Sept. 12. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sept. 17. Gordon Lightfoot, Oct. 8.

Micky Dolenz, Monkees Christmas, Dec. 4; House of Floyd, the music of Pink Floyd, Dec. 18; 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson; jacksoncasino.corn, 800-822-9466.

MARIPOSA EVENINGS 'MUSIC ONTHE GREEN':Presented by Mariposa County Arts Council, free summer concert series featuring: Bagby Station, Friday; Todd Novack andThe Benny Hillbilleez, Saturday; Nathan Ignacio, Aug. 14; Baraka Moon, Aug. 28; Roger Perry and Friends, Aug. 29; Shows beging at7 p.m .Art Park, Highway 140 between 4th and 5th streets in downtown Mariposa, mariposaartscouncil.org.

SUTTER CREEK THEATER:Sultans of String, Saturday. Calico the Band, Sept. 5. Carolyn Sills Combo, Sept. 12. Rita Hosking, Nov. 7. Red Moon Road, Nov. 14. Lacy J. Dalton, Nov. 30; 44 Main St., Sutter Creek; suttercreektheater.corn.

SYMBIOSIS GATHERING:Featuring Nicolas Jaar, CocoRosie, Tipper, Four Tet, Griz, Kaytranada, Justin

Martin, Shpongle, Sylvan Esso, Emancipator Ensemble, Damian Lazarusand the Ancient Moons, The Polis h Ambassador, and many more; Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 17 to 20; Woodward Reservoir, Oakdale; symbiosisgathering.corn.

IIAllEY BOB HOPE THEATRE:Ron White, Aug. 22. George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Sept. 22. Swan Lake, Oct. 8. Come Together: The Beatles Concert Experience, Oct. 10; 242 E. Main St., Stockton; stocktonlive.corn, 373-1 400.

CAPITAL STAGE:Playwrights' Revolution festival with staged readings of six brand-new plays; through today; 2215 J. St., Sacramento; capstage.org, 916-9955464.

CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER: Yosemite Renaissance, Aug. 19 to Oct. 4. Alphonse Mucha: The Golden Age of Art Nouveau, Sept. 13 to Jan. 10, 2016; 250 N. Broadway, Turlock; carnegieartsturlock.org, 632-5761.

CENTER STAGE CONSERVATORY "Fool for Love," Aug. 21 to Sept. 6; 948 11th St., Modesto; centerstagemodesto.corn, 846-0179.

CROCKER ART MUSEUM:Flowers of the Fire and Earth, through Sept.

6. David Ligare: California Classicist, through Sept. 20. Armin Hansen: The Artful Voyage, through Oct. 11; 216 0 St., Sacramento; crockerartmuseum. org, 916-808-7000.

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: "Guys and Dolls," Saturday through Aug. 14. Los Tucances De Tijuana, Aug. 14. Gloria Trevi, Aug. 23. Byrne & Kelly, Aug. 25.

The Gipsy Kings,Sept.3.

Blues in the Night, Sept. 4 and 5. Brian Regan, Sept. 9. Thunder from Down Under, Sept. 10. "Weird Al" Yankovic, Sept. 16. Norman Foote, Sept. 17.

Steven Wright, Sept. 18. Ramon Ayala, Sept. 25. Richard Marx, Sept. 30; 1000 I St., Modesto; galloarts.org, 877-4883380.

HAGGIN MUSEUM: The 29th annual Pastel Society of the West Coast Open Exhibition, through Sept. 13. "Picasso Miro & Hawaii Five-0: Prints from the Jack Lord Collection," Oct. 1 to Jan. 3, 2016; 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton; hagginmuseum.org, 940-6300.

TABLE SETTING EVENT:McHenry Mansion Foundation hosts event at Seasons Event Center, 945 McHenry Ave., Modesto; Preview Day, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Monday, Oct.26,$10 donation at door includes drinks and cookies; Luncheon Day, noon Tuesday, Oct. 27, $40 by Oct. 12, $45 after; call 575-961 5 for reservations, 606-7948 for more information.

Marcus Mumford of Mumford Bc Sons performs last year in Hollywood. The band takes the stage Friday at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco for the "Outside Lands" festival.

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BEYOND ASIAN ART MUSEUM:"28 Chinese," through Aug. 16. "First Look," Sept.

4 to Oct. 11. "Woven Luxuries: Indian Persian and Turkish Textiles," through Nov. 1. "Exquisite Nature: 20 Masterpieces of Chinese Paintings," through Nov. 1. "Picturing Sound, Creating Mood," through Nov. 22.

"Yoong Bae: Continuity and Pursuit," through Dec. 13. "Looking East," Oct. 30to Feb.7,2016;200 Larkin St., San Francisco; asianart.org, 415-581-3500.

DE YOUNG MUSEUM: "J.M.W. Turner: Painting Set Free," through Sept. 20. "Richard Diebenkorn Prints: Celebrating an Acquistion," through Oct. 4; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; famsf.org, 41 5-750-3600.

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LEVI'S STADIUM: Taylor Swift, with guests Vance Joy and Shawn Mendes, play Santa Clara on Friday and Saturday (sold out), Aug. 14 and 15; ticketmaster.corn, 41 5-464-9377.

MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL:

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The superstar will perform Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14 and 15, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

Headliners include the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Bela Fleck, PeteEscovedo,and many more;Friday to Sunday, Sept. 18 to 20; Monterey County Fair and Event Center; montereyjazzfestival.org.

OUTSIDE LANDS:Festival combines music, food, wine, beer, art and comedy Friday through Sunday; performers include Wilco and Mumford & Sons on Friday, The Black Keys and

Kendrick Lamar on Saturday, and Sam Smithand Elton John on Sunday; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; sfoutsidelands.corn.

YOSHI'S OAKLAND:Luke James, tonight. Rick Stevens and Love Power, Friday. John Pizzarelli Quartet, Saturdayand Sunday. Malina Moye, Monday. Mare Cohn, Aug. 11. Jessy J, Aug. 13. Jon B, Aug. 14. Leon Russell, Aug. 17 to 18. Barbary Coast Burlesque, Oct. 7; 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland; yoshis.corn, 510-238-9200.

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