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The final concert of this summer's Twisted Folk Concert Series showcases Australia's folk-rockblues export, The Waifs. "I first excountered The Waifs back in the 1990s," said winery owner Jeff Stai. Back then, people would share their favorite music

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It has been more than two decades since Vikki Thorn, her sister Donna Simpson and guitarist Josh Cunningham set o8'on their journey. A trip that began in a van in 1992, with the three troubadours playing giga anywhere in Australia that would have them, has led The Waifs to multiple awards, platinum albums and successful tours across the world. The group's third album, 2000's "Sink or Swim," raised their profile and allowed the band to perform in Canada and the United States, attracting rave reviews in the process. The band's biggest turning point came with the EP "London Still" in 2002, which was followed in 2003 by the album "Up All Night." That same year they toured Australia with legendary singersongwriter Bob Dylan, who subsequently invited them to join him on his North American tour.

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Tra e ystri esat ierra Re wit 'Mac et ' • What: 'Macbeth.' • When: Friday through Sept. 13. • Where: Sierra Repertory Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, East Sonora. • Tickets: $28 to $35 with senior and student discounts available. • Information: sierrarep.org, 532-31 20.

Sierra Repertory Theatre will present Shakespeare's "Macbeth" Friday through Sept. 13 at the East Sonora stage. Directed by Sierra Rep's producing director Dennis Jones, the play tells the story of a brave Scottish general who receives a prophecy that one day he will become king of Scotl and.Consumed by ambition, and encouraged by Lady Macbeth, he embarks on a journey thatleads to arrogance,guilt,m adness and death. "It has to do with how easy it is to fall down on the side of evil," Jones said. "And people can relate to that, whether it's the king that' s falling or the CEO of a corporation." "Macbeth" is set in a place much like medieval Scotland, with a world of ghosts, witches, prophecies and bloody battlefields. But despite its ancient feel, the playShakespeare's shortest — continues to appealtoaudiences.Itdeals with concepts that are very much alivein theworld today:power, ambition, getting ahead through unethical — even evil — means. Charles Pasternak plays the role of Macbeth. Co-founder and arti sticdirectorofa Los Angeles theatre specializing in

Preview Night A "Macbeth" preview night will be held at 7 p.m. tonight. Tickets are $20 and benefit the sports and music programs at Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy. Tickets will be available at the door. Call 532-2855 for more information.

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Emelie O' Hara and Charles Pasternak star in Sierra Repertory Theatre's latest play, "Macbeth." Shakespeare's work, The Porters of Hellsgate Theatre Company, Pasternaksaid heisexcited to take the stage for the first time in Sonora. He's played Macbeth once before, and he can't wait to further dig into the role. "There's always more to discover," Pasternak said. "Macbeth is about the inevitable and increasing corruption of power. With each terribleact,the next becomes easi-

er, the conscience more remote." Emelie O' Hara, another actor

with several Shakespeare plays in her repertoire, plays Lady Macbeth in her first time performing at Sierra Rep. Among her credits: Hermia in "Midsummer Night' s Dream," Rosaline in "Loves Labors Lost," and Viola in 'Twelfth Night." Technical elements also play starring roles in this production. Jones will use fog machines to help create a shadowy atmosphere that lends itself to the play's supernatural elements, including witches and ghosts. Scenic ele-

ments include an elaborate castle complete with arches and hidden compartments. "There's a lot of texture and mood in this piece," said Ty Smith, SRT company actor and sound engineer. "It's not something the audience notices, but it really reinforces thestory." Smith and Jones selected sound effects together — strong gusts of winds, cracks of thunder, hoof beatsofhorsesready forbattle. Smith even borrowed actors from

Sierra Rep's production of "Unnecessary Farce" to record the eerie echoes of the play's three witches. Shakespeare's original language will also contribute to the mood of the play. It fits the period, but still moves the plot, said Jones, who edited the play, as most directors do. Jones considers "Macbeth" one of Shakespeare's most accessible works. 'You can follow the plot and understandthe characters'm otivations," he said. 'That's what makes Shakespeare so fabulous. He had remarkable insight into the human character. He understood what motivated them, what they cared about." "Have you ever stared at a politician or a businessman seemingly devoidofempathy and human compassion?" Pasternak added. "They make one small decision at a time until the cumulative efFects ofthe decisions destroy them." "Macbeth" runs through Sept. 13 with performances Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; and some Thursdays at 2 p.m. aild 7 p.m.

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'Taming ofthe Shrew' at BriceStation is afast-paced, farcical commentary By PATRICIA HARRI"LSON For The Union Democrat

If you enjoy Shakespeare, then the Mother Lode is the place to be this summer, for local theaters areboastingthreevarietiesofthe

a scathing, impenetrable stance. Anyone approaching Kate does so with fear, for the character persecutes all who cross her path. Lewis flips his mane contemptuously, while electrically enlivening every

scene in which Kate appears. Likewise, Richardson embodies her male character with convincing swagger and cocky flirtation. Richardson, who is perhaps more androgynous than masculine, is

bard's work: romance, comedy, and

tragedy. The second of these — the comedy"Taming oftheShrew"is currently under production at Brice Station, which is collaborating with a new enterprise Shakespeare on the Vine. Tara Kayton, who heads the enterprise and is director of the inaugural production in Murphys, states in the program that she believes fiercely in Shakespeare's "fearlessapproach to comedy." Perhaps that is why she chose 'The Taming of the Shrew," which has fallen out of fashion in recent decadesbecause ofitsantiquated and misogynistic story. Kayton in conjunction with dramaturg Ryan M. Davis has daringly grabbed this obstacle by the horns, flipping it upside down with gender bending aplomb. In their production, all of the male

impressive in lending Petruccio the provocative blend of guile and ingenuity that twists the silver tongued Kate to capitulation. But that's leaping ahead. Before Petruccio tames Kate, a meaty

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Sierra EcoSummit features speakers, workshops The Sierra EcoSummit returns this weekend to Mountain Sage in Groveland. The festival will highlight green building, water reuse, fire ecology, sustainable ranching and farming, wilderness and natural history,

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$17 advance, $20 at the door and $6 for children ages 6 to 12.Visit mountainsagemusic.org for tickets. Front Country formed in 2011 when a collective of the Bay Area's finest young acoustic talentAdam Roszkiewicz, Jacob Groopman, Jordan Klein, Leif Karlstrom,Melody Walker and Zach

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• What: Jazz concert. • When: Sunday, 2 p.m. • Where: Stage 3 Theatre, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. • Tickets: $1 5 (must be reserved in advance) • Information: 536-1778, stage3.org

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TRIIRSRRY 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.; Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Rd., Sonora; 533-5507.

(Page 16) 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. MACBETH: Preview night at 7 p.m. tonight benefits the sports and music program at Mother Lode Junior Adventist Academy, tickets are $20 and will be available at the door, call 532-2855; Sierra Repertory Theatre's new production begins Friday and runs through Sept. 13; tickets range from $28 to $35 with senior and student discounts available; East Sonora Theatre; sierrarep.org, 5323120. (Page 4) ASLEEP ATTHE WHEEL:Texas swing featuring Ray Benson; 8 p.m.; $20;BlackOak Casino,Tuolumne.

TAMING OF THE SHREW: Shakespeare on the Vine presents William Shakespeare's comedy, directed by Tare Kayton; today through Sunday; 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.; $20 general admission; picnics encouraged with on-site catering by Arnold Pantry; Brice Station Vineyards, 3353 E. Highway 4, Murphys; bricestation.corn, 2139510. (Page 5)

FRIRRY COMM UNITY FLEA MARKET: Gates open at 8 a.m.; free to public; held Friday through Sunday; 18600 Eagle Ridge Drive, offTuolumne Road; 840-8076. ANGELS CAMP FARMERS MARKET: Featured entertainer and winery each week through Sept. 25; Jenn Roger is scheduled to perform; begins at 5 p.m. in Utica Park, downtown Angels Camp; angelscampbusiness.corn. THIRD FRIDAY:Open Reading for poetry and prose writers; 7 to 8:30 p.m., sign-ups for a five-minute reading of original work begins at 6:30 p.m.; featured reader is Linda Teigland Clark, also known as

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"Hardluck Lin," author of "The Small Window: The Story of Hardluck's Beginnings"; admission is free; Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe, 140 S. Washington St., Sonora; call Denella Kimura, 532-6561. (Page 16)

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SONORA BALLROOM DANCING: 7 to 10 p.m.; $10; Aronos Club, 37 E. Elkin St., Sonora; 532-6901. EQUIVOCATION: Murphys Creek Theatre production, directed by Don Bilotti, runs through Sept. 6; 7 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays; $20 adult, $18 students and seniors, $10 children; Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys, murphyscreektheatre.org, 728-8422.

TOP HAND POKER RIDE:Twain Harte Horsemen host ride to Herring Creek Reservoir; registration is at 9 a.m. at the Leland Meadows Snow Park parking lot; there is a $10 fee for parking, and the ride will cost an additional $10; ride will last between 4.5 to 5 hours; call Jack at 928-4041, Vicki at 928-1184.

SRTIIRRAY DAY IN THE PARK: Mountain Ranch Community Park fundraiser; event begins with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Future Farmers of America from 7 to 10 a.m., cost is $5 advance or $7 at register; opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. followed by classic car show, vendors, live music, raffle, barbecue chicken dinner at 3 p.m. for $13, horseshoe tournament, children's activities, and

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(Page 6) GOLD AND OUTDOOR FESTIVAL: Two-day, family-friendly event at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; $5 adult admission, children 12 and under free; deltagolddig gers.corn.

HOEDOWN FOR HABITAT: Habitat for Humanity Calaveras hosts fundraiser in which proceeds go to build and repair houses in partnership with area families in need; barbecue dinner will be served with homemade desserts, wine and beer also offered, live and silent auctions, raffles, live music; 4 to 9 p.m.;$25 adults in advance, $35 at the gate, $7 kids age 6 to 12 in advance, $15 at the gate, kids under 5 are free; Murphys Community Park; 754-5331. MEALS AND WHEELS FOR MEALS ON WHEELS:Ninth annual fundraiser features dinner prepared by Seven Sisters, entertainment by Special Delivery with guest Rod Harris, historic train rides, live and silent auctions, and more; 5 to 9 p.m.; tickets are $75; Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, Jamestown; sierraseniorproviders.org, 533-2622. SOUNDS OF SUMMER: Concert series featuring Soul Play Band from 6 to 8 p.m.; admission is free and concertgoers are asked to bring their own chairs and blankets; Copperopolis Town Square. CONCERTS IN THE PINES: Stephan Hogan performs country and rockfrom 6 to 8 p.m.;Eproson Park, Twain Harte. SIP 'N SALSA: Mario Flores Latin Jazz Band will be joined on the Cellar Room patio by salsa dancers; $15 advance, $20 at the door; 7

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MUSICON THETOWN ALCHEMY:Matt Cullen, pop, country and jazz, Fridays, 5:30 to 8 p.m.; 191 Main St., Murphys. BLACK OAK CASINO:Asleep at the Wheel, tonight, 8 p.m., tickets $20. Busta Groove, Bay Area-based dance band, Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.; 19400Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne;blackoakcasino.corn. CAFFE BLOSSOM:Little Fuller Band, Saturday, 7 p.m.; 23063 Fuller Rd.,Twain Harte; caffeblossom.corn. GYPSY SHACK:Gold Rush Comedy,Friday,8 p.m .The Hide Behinds, The Creepoids, Lords of the Southern Mines, Old Auburn, Saturday, 8 p.m. Hi-Ho Hayride with Hellhound Hayride, Rockin' Rick and the Rhythm Wrangers, the HoneyShots,Johnny Devil and his Sins, Sunday, 8 p.m.; $6; 18145 Main St., Jamestown. HOT SHOTZ:RoadTrip (photo below), classic rock, Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m.; 123 S. Washington St., downtown Sonora.

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p.m. with optional dinner at 5 p.m.; mariofloreslatinmusic.corn, 736-8181. THE WAIFS:Australian folk-rockblues band concludes the Twisted Folk Concert Series; 7:45 p.m., doors open 6:45 p.m.; tickets are $35 advance, $40 at the door, $10 children 12 and under; Twisted Oak

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SIINIIAY 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.

JAZZ CONCERT:Afternoon matinee show at intimate theater featuring Johnny Valdes on guitar and vocals, Mark Gee on piano and vocals, Clint Day on bass and vocals, David Hawkes on drums, Mike Miller on timbales, Mario Flores on congas, Rod Harris on sax and guest vocalists; 2 p.m.; tickets $15; Stage 3 TheatreCompany, 208 S. Green St., Sonora; 536-1778. (Page 6)

author Jim Fletcher and the bronze Twain statue; event includes hors d'oeuvres and light desserts, raffle, no-host bar, and showing of the aMarkTwainFinds His Voice" documentary recently shown on PBS; tickets cost $25; manzapress. corn, 768-9021, 890-3922.

BOOK LAUNCH CELEBRATION: Manzanita Writers Press launches new book, aMarkTwain's88 Days in the Mother Lode," at Camps Restaurant at Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels Camp; 3 p.m.; guests can take their picture with

SONORA COMM UNITY DRUM CIRCLE:All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary for free event; 6 p.m. each Tuesday at Courthouse Park in downtown Sonora; call Rona Hempstead at 984-3774.

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WEIINESIIAY 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. TUOLUMNE VILLAGE MARKET:5 to 8p.m. each Wednesday through Sept. 30; Westside Memorial Park in Tuolumne; 928-4351. SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK:Tuolumne Park and Recreation District presents Dossi on the Rocks; 6 to 8 p.m.; free; Westside Memorial Park; 928-1214.

JACK DOUGLASS SALOON: Open mic nights, Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m. Lisa Marie and Soul Bros., Saturday, 6 p.m.; 22718 Main St.; Columbia State Historic Park. RAWHIDE SALOON:Karaoke with Rhythm Nation Mobile DJ, tonight, 9 p.m. Live Again Band, Friday, 9 p.m. Rockhaven Band, Saturday, 9 p.m. Open mic, Wednesdays, 9 p.m.;18260 Highway 108, Jamestown.

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PI.ANNING AHEAD AIIGBS1 IRONSTONE CONCERT SERIES: Daryl Hall and John Oates with opening act Mutlu take the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27; tickets range from $48 to $213; Ironstone Amphitheatre, 1894 Six Mile Rd., Murphys; ironstoneamphitheatre.net, 800-745-3000. HAWAIIAN LUAU: Public is welcome toSonora Elks Lodge dinner with roasted kalua pork, Hawaiian rice, cole slaw, fresh fruits, dinner rolls and banana pineapple upsidedown cake;music by localDJ Les Olson; doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28; nohost bar; tickets $17; call 533-1587 for reservations. POLAR EXPRESS OPEN HOUSE: Community members interested in volunteering at this year's Polar Express at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park should meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Jamestown Community Hall on Main Street. GHOSTTOURS:Author Carol Biederman conducts ghost tours of Columbia State Historic Park; $10; 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29; friendsofcolumbiashp.org, 588-8411. HISTORY'S MYSTERIES: Live reenactment of Allen versus Knox duel of 1854; 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29; cost is $5 adults, $1 children; due to violent nature of event, parents may find it is not appropriate for children under the age of 12; friendsofcolumbiashp.org, 588-9128. POKER RUN: Fourth annual Sonora Moose Lodge Poker Run held Saturday, Aug. 29; sign in from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and return by 4 p.m.; stops include Jamestown, Angels Camp andArnold;$20 donation includes barbecue and cash prize; Sonora Moose Lodge, 20921 Longeway Rd.; 588-8893. GOLF TOURNAMENT: Fundraiser for Christian Family Learning Center Elementary School in Angels Camp; 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29; cost is $125 per golfer or $400 foursome, dinner only at 6 p.m. is $40 per person with raffle and auction; Greenhorn Creek Resort, Angels Camp; cflcgolf.corn,

734-9632, 736-1175.

breakfastofham, eggs and pancakes from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday for $6.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER: Concert series featuring Dive Bar Poets from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29; admission is free and concertgoers are asked to bring their own chairs and blankets; Copperopolis Town Square.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, beverages and ice cream; 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 $10 per person $4 children 10 and under, sauce for sale $4 pint; eat in or take out; Mi Wuk/Sugar Pine Fire Department, 24247 Highway 108, Sugar Pine; all proceeds benefit fire protection district.

GARDEN CONCERT:Grateful band concert featuring singer-songwriter Alex Kash; 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30; Columbia Nursery, 22004 Parrotts Ferry Rd.; tickets are $15 and can be purchasedinadvance atLive Oak Music by calling 532-5305.

ROCCA PARK SERIES: Promotion Club of Jamestown presents George "Louie" Fontaine's Two For The Road Band, 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5; Gypsy Shack presents Tell River from San Francisco with local band SoapBox, 6 to 9 p.m.; Rocca Park along Main Street in historic Jamestown; bands will perform in the park's recently restored gazebo; concertgoers are asked to bring chairs and blankets.

SEPTEMBER CRUISE NIGHT:The Junction shopping center in East Sonora hosts regular event featuring classic cars, music and raffles; 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2. STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Four-day event features numerous musicians including Little Fuller Band, Dead Winter Carpenters, Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin with the Guilty Ones, T Sisters, Jelly Bread, Brothers Comatose, The Wood Brothers, Haunted Windchimes, The California Honeydrops, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and more; Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 3 to 6; tickets range from $40 evening passesto $200 four-day camping passes; Westside property, Tuolumne; strawberrymusic.corn, 984-8630.

HILLTOP SERIES:The Hot Dark plays Brice Station Vineyard's concert series; 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5; general admission $10; 3353 E. Highway 4, Murphys; bricestation. corn, 728-9893.

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FIRST FRIDAY IN THE PARK: Music series concludes with Cantamos playing variety of music from jazz to show tunesand Latin songs; 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4; no admission charge; Murphys Community Club will sell a $10 dinner prepared by Murphys Historic Hotel along with wine and other beverages; Murphys Community Park, Algiers Street; visitmurphys.corn, 728-8183. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL YARD SALE:Tuolumne Park and Recreation District is hosting yard sale in downtown Tuolumne onSaturday and Sunday, Sept. 5 and 6; call Dave Dumas at 753-8791 or TPRD at 9281214 for more information. FLEA MARKET:Yosemite Highway 120 Chamber of Commerce hosts flea

Daryl Hall and John Oates conclude the summer concert series at Ironstone Amphitheatre with a show on Thursday, Aug. 27. market at Mary Laveroni Community Park in Groveland; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5; free admission; groveland.org, 962-0429. STATEHOOD PARADE:Native Sons of the Golden West, Columbia Parlor No. 258, will sponsor its annual parade in Columbia State Historic Park to celebrate California Statehood Day; free event open to the public; 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, followed by low-cost barbecue lunch and other activities; 588-8475. SIERRA MOUNTAIN BAND:Two free concerts Labor Day weekend; 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5 and 6; Dardanelle

Resort, upper Highway 108. CHIEF FULLER DAYS: Held over Labor Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday,Sept. 5 and 6,in M iW uk Village; homemade crafts, vendors, and music; 586-1225. CEDAR CENTER ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL: End-of-summer celebration features 55 craft booths, gourmet food, face painting, live music, and juggling; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5 and 6; Cedar Center, downtown Arnold; admission and parking free; Ebbetts Pass Fire District will serve local beer, while Ebbetts Pass Lion' s Club hosts all-you-can-eat pancake

PANCAKE BREAKFAST:American Legion Post 58 will serve breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6; Sonora Veterans Memorial Hall, 9 N. Washington St. in downtown Sonora. Tickets are $750 for adults and $3 for children under 10; menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, served with juice, coffee, tea or hot chocolate; proceeds from monthly breakfasts go to American Legion projects such as scholarships. STCHS BARBECUE:The Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society will host its annual Labor Day Barbecuefrom 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at the Pine Mountain Lake Stables; tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12, available by calling Robert Oakley at 962-4799. JAZZ CONCERT:Rod Harris and Friends, including Johnny Valdes, LeRoy Bumgarner, Clint Day, David Hawkes, and Kerry Tweedy; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6; tickets $15; Stage 3 TheatreCompany, 208 S. Green St.,

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Friends of the Tuolumne County Library, a volunteer group that supports the county's libraries, hosts its latest Authors Day today. This month Sy Margaret Baldwin and Joy Willow will meet the public to share their poetry and have books available for signing and purchasing. They are donating the proceeds Rom this event to Sonora Cat Rescue. "Signal Fires," the title of Baldwin's debut collection of poems, was published last year. She is from the West Midlands of England, situated between the towns of the Industrial Revolution and the lush, green English countryside. Yet one summer found her fighting fires with the Stanislaus National Forest. This developed into work as a wildlife technician and eventually conducting surveys for sensitive species such as spotted owl and goshawk. Her work with nature is expressed in her poetry. Baldwin's poem Trinity" was selected in ajuriedcompetition toberead at the Art of Peace exhibition in

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ist enlarges the feeling function of the culture,accessing thecreative spirit so that the reader will feel enlivened and inspired." Before moving to Sonora in 2006, Willow taught English literature at a community college,

wrote songs and choral pieces and sang at various venues. When not writing, she gives private voice instruction and works on mixedmedia art projects in her Sonora studio.

Author of "The Small Window: The Story of Hardluck's Beginnings," Clark adopts the persona of uHardluck Lin" as she presents stories of the Gold Rush. Published by I-Universe, "The Small Window" is a fictional account of a young woman's wagon train journey to California with her family during the Gold Rush era. When she loses her parents and two older brothers to cholera, she must learn to protect and raise her two younger siblings. Clarkloved storiesoftheold West, which she picked up on roadtripsto Sonora and Yosemite. She developed the "Hardluck Lin" character through her research and worked the stories into a teachable format for educational programs on the California Gold Rush. "Ifel tsodriven thatthiswas

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Linda Teigland Clark what I was meant to do — to write Hardluck Lin's story," she said.

Born in Minnesota, Clark eventaully found her way to California. After 20 years with the Santa Clara County Sherrifs Office, she and her husband moved to Twain Harte.

ARTSSCENE ALOFT ART GALLERY:Showcases art from Mother Lode Art Association members; currently represents 34 artists who work in various mediums; featured artist for August is Don Hukari; 167 S. Washington St., Sonora; aloftartgallery.corn, 533-8604. ART INTHE PARK:Arts of Bear Valley in partnership with Calaveras Big Trees State Park hosts art show through Sept. 6; open daily 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays throughThursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. ART ON MAIN: Featured artist for August is Charlotte Mahood; also featuring guest artist Charles Waldman;

more than 30 artists featured at gallery; 466-B Main St., Murphys; artonmainmurphys.corn, 728-1888.

Arnold; artsofbearvalley.org.

HOVEY WINERY:The watercolor paintings and photography of Sheila Wertman and the textiles and weavings ofTherese and Steve May are featured during the month of August; Hovey Winery tasting room, 350 Main St., Murphys; hoveywine.corn, 728-9999.

MOTHER LODE ART ASSOCIATION: Members featured through October includeSusan Lea HackettatUmpqua Bank; Mary Jean St. Claire at Pulmonary Rehab; Renetta Hayes at Anticoagulation Clinic; Sulastri Linville at Dr. Perez; Cary McGrew at Job Care and Winnifred Wilson and Vicky Fuentes at the Aloft Art Gallery.

MEADOWM ONT SHOPPING CENTER:Arts of Bear Valley displays artwork by Kathy McLallen, an acrylic painter who paints landscapes, flowers and animals, for the month of August in the Window Gallery; 2182 Highway 4,

PETROGLYPHE GALLERY:Fine art, workshops and concerts; Nicholas Collins teaches workshop "Linoleum Cut: Strategy andTechnique," Sept. 12 and 13; 8317 Main St., Mokelumne Hill; gallerypetroglyphe.corn, 286-1387.

SERVENTE'S HISTORIC SALOON: Eva Walker of Angels Camp and Diana Boyd of Sonora will be displayed until Oct. 27; 64 S. Washington St., Sonora. TOWN HALL ARTS:Includes a variety of professional art supplies, art classes and a gallery of local work (Galerie Copper). Classes include "Pastels" with Tina Moore of Stockton, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, cost is $25; Oil workshop with Laurie Snow Hein of Florida, Sept. 24 and25;Ken McBride ofOakdale, "Pour it on" workshop, Sept. 26; Copperopolis Town Square, 145 Stone St.; townhallarts.corn, 785-2050. TUOLUMNE COUNTY LIBRARY:

Barbara Conley will be the featured artist for the months of August and September at the rotating "Art in the Library" exhibit, featuring landscapes and paintings of historic buildings along w ithhandmade teddy bears;533-5507. VENTANA ART GALLERY:Features artists and art organizations from throughout California; exhibits include black-and-white images by 10 photographers, "Aperture," through Aug. 30, "The Art Farm" from Sept. 4 to Oct. 11, Leslie Hurst from October to Nov. 22, Beth Little from Nov. 27 to Jan. 3, 2016; two entrances, at 19 Bradford St. and 48 S. Washington St. in downtown Sonora; ventanagallery.corn.

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judged on originality and workmanship. The cost to entera team is$60. The "Winery Stomp" — where those representing area wineries compete for the President's Trophy — will be held at 11 a.m. During the Calaveras Grape Stomp, the Gold Rush Street Faire is held with more than 100 quality vendors stretching from one end of Main Street to the

programs. Email the club at CalaverasCountyGardenClub@ gmail.corn.

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team and join the spirited event. Stomp teams are composed of two people — one inside a half-barrel filled with 25 pounds of grapes, another outside the barrel reaching in to ensure a smooth flow of juice out the drain. The results are weighed and heat winners and wildcard teams advance to the championship

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Registration is now open for the Calaveras Grape Stomp, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 3. other. Food, art, crafts, and much more will be offered. Garden and Craft Faire The Calaveras County Garden Club is now accepting applicationsfrom artists,craftersand food vendors for its sixth annual Garden andCraftFaire — held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp. Those interested in participat-

ing should visit the club's website at CalaverasCountyGardenClub. org to learn more about the event and download an application. The fair will feature quality artisans and crafters with an arrayofhand-crafted items including pottery, jewelry, decorative gourds, fine art, photography, gardenart,holiday decor,ceramics, stained glass and much more. Additionally, the club will present an educationalgarden program

oflering floral displays and arrangements, container and vertical gardening demonstrations, herbal gardening, and more. Admission and parking are free. The fair will be held at the fairground's Mark Twain Hall and the Frogeteria. Sponsors are also being sought fordonations to offsetthe event's expenses. Proceeds benefit the

nonprofit club's scholarships and community beautification

on and a large costume contest Saturday evening with prizes, fire show and the traditional "Burning of the Harvestman." Live music includes Wicked Tinkers, Black Irish Band and Pine Box Boys. The Caravan Gypsy Voodoo Tribe & Burning Sky Musicians will combine both music and dance to their high-energy show. Adult presale tickets for Saturday are $12, while children 6 to 12 are $5. For more information, visit allhallowsfaire.corn or call 533-4420.

'Taming oftheShrew' deivers nearSaturday-Night-Live-sketch humor questionable appeal. Doyle makes a fine Baptista, ancenter against a purple and white otherofShakespeare'sbefuddled plaid backdrop but all about the fathers who is trying to to manage venue, serving well to immerse intractable daughters. the audience in the &ivolity and Charlotte Calvert as Lucentio buoyancy of this production. The has charisma to burn and is well comfort of these actors with the ca- matched with the affable McKdencesofthetextand theirability erma Kelly-Eiding who plays to explorethecomedic aspectsof Tranio, her character's servant. individual roles is equally effective The two effortlessly perform quick in fostering audience engagement. slapstick and wry physical comedy. Garbed in stiff petticoats and Brieanna Shumway as Biondello, blond ringlets, Zellers plays a woe- another of Lucentio's servants, fully powerless and insipid Bianca complements the comic duo with next to Lewis' fire-tongued Kate. her own pizazz. Zeller's ditzy flummery as Bianca Decrepit, ancient Gremio is actually serves toelevate Kate's one of Bianca's suitors. Lillian Continuedfrom Page 5

McCleod gives a hilarious sacroiliacbent tothe old geezerwho ambulates with a walker sporting a silly white goatee. Charlene West plays Hortensio, another of Bianca's suitors, with comically foppish bearing. Emily C. Wilson nails the role of Grumio, Petruccio's sycophant sidekick, with panache. Rounding out the ensemble are Lynn Zunio as Vincentio and Robert Mast as the widow. These actors — hailing &om near and far — don't just speak the Elizabethan patois, they help you see the words with punctuated physicality. And Kayton has slipped in dollops of familiarity in

the shape of song lyrics or musical accompaniment that slide by so fast it feels a bit like "Name that Tune." Be prepared for a barrel of laughs as near Saturday-NightLive-sketch humor careens with farcical escapades ofdoorand window slamming tinged with vaudeville shtick. And beneath all the humor, a contemporarymessage isposited in this version of the Shrew: Labels are inconsequential. Clearly, we humans can be what ever we want — whether it be a man posing as female or an unlovely personality transforming with new

emotional truth.

Sure Kate's closing monologue about the duty of wives is hard to hear some 400 years aRer the words were written. But the lon-

gevity of the bard's work comes in the way it can be perceived afresh, especially in the hands of able artists who also understand the intent to entertain.

You have only one more weekend to enjoy 'Taming of the Shrew," which plays today through Saturday at 8 p.m. at Brice Station Vineyards. Tickets can be purchased online at bricestation. corn/events/shakespeare or call 213-9510.

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STARPOWE 'Empire,'One Direction win Teen Choice Awards

powerful demographics. As a pop star, Spears was a regular at the Teen Choice NEW YORK (AP) — The 17th Awards, collecting its trademark Teen Choice Awards threw its full trophies — surfboards — many support behind the hit series "Em- times over the years, including its pire," honored late Furious 7" star version of a lifetime achievement Paul Walker and paid homage to a award in 2009. respected elder: Britney Spears. On Sunday, Spears, her blonde The two-hour teen celebrahair partially dyed blue and purtion, broadcast live Sunday night, ple, was honored for being a style kickedoffwith avictory lap forthe icon. She dedicated the award to weekend box-office hit "Straight her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden Outta Compton." Ice Cube and James, and niece Lexie, who were the young stars of the N.WA in the audience. biopic, which earned $60.2 million The Teen Choice Awards' new over the weekend, welcomed the reigning powerhouse, One Direcyoung crowd to Los Angeles' Galen tion, landed eight awards, bringCenter. ing their "lifetime" total to 23. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges, The British boy band, currently the rapper and "Furious 7" co-star, on tour, accepted the awards in a was one of three hosts, alongside taped video. "Jane the Virgin" star Gina RodriThe hip-hopdrama "Empire" guez and actor Josh Peck. Bridges' won breakout TV show and film, one of year's biggest bigprovided one of the show's most screen hits, was one of the night' s memorable moments. While Jussie top winners, winning best action Smollett and Yazz performed movie and best actor in an action- "You' re So Beautiful," a song from adventure for the late Paul Walker. the series, the show's Gabourey "Paul Walker is here in spirit Sidibe made a surprise cameo, with us,e said Vin Diesel, a star exuberantly dancing among the in the street racing franchise. He back-up dancers. applauded a "special, special" teen Ellen DeGeneres won for best in the crowd: Walker's daughter, comedian. Adding a Teen Choice Meadow. Award to her People's Choice The Teen Choice Awards spread Award, DeGeneres requested awards across movies, music, TV, awards from other age groups: the fashion, sports and digital media, elderly and babies. celebratingthefavorites— from Several awards went to 'The Charming Tatum to Wiz Khalifa Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1," including best actor in a sci-fi to Stephen Curry (all winners Sunday) — of one of media's most or fantasy for Josh Hutcherson.

Barnegat, New Jersey, on Tuesday that they believed Chelsea was there. Police went to the residence and although the person answering the door initially did not want to revealChelsea'spresence,police said they would not be leaving until she came out. She then appeared and left with police without incident. It was not immediately clear

NEW YORK (AP) — Hours after it was publicly revealed that Rosie O'Donnell's 17-year-old daughter

spokeswoman, Cindi Berger. Rosie O'Donnell lives in South Nyack, New York, about 25 miles north of New York City, and police there had been involved in searchingforher daughter sinceSunday. They informed authorities in

what relationship OrDonnell had with the people who lived in the house. Rosie O'Donnell has a vacation home in the New Jersey shore area. Although Chelsea left her suburban New York home on Aug. 11, it wasn't until Tuesday that her mother publicly revealed she was missing through a statement and tweets. She appealed to the public for help and initially thought her daughtermight be in New York City. It has been a rough stretch for the 53-year-old comedian, who received unwanted public attention two weeks ago when Donald Trump mentioned her name when asked in a Republican presidential debate about harsh comments he had made about women. O'Donnell had a major heart attackin 2012,and discussed her near-death experience in an HBO special earlier this year. She rejoined the daytime talk show "The View" last year, but left again before six months were up, saying the routine was proving too stressful for her heart condition.

by Joe Silva, presented 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 9 a.m. — "Transforming The World With Love," sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Tuolumne County. 6:30 p.m.— "Along the Hudson," produced by Lloyd Kramer. 7:30 p.m.— "Mother Lode Friends of Music Orchestra Mas-

terpieces of the Russian Repertoire." 8:30 p.m.— Gold Rush Charter School. Monday 6:30 pm.— "Jenny's Kitchen," hosted by Jenny Baxter, "Sandwiches." 7:30 p.m.-"Viewpoint with Dr. Angela Fairchilds, president, Columbia College," hosted by Diane Doddridge. 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 Eight: Chair Fitness, Low Impact Aerobics 5 Strength." 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: Mothering Children With Autism."

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Neil Brown Jr., Aldis Hodge, Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell and O' Shea Jackson Jr. in "Straight Outta Compton." The N.W.A biopic earned $60.2 million in its opening weekend. In addition to more than doubling its production budget, "Straight Outta Compton" represents the biggest opening for a musical biopic eversmashing previous record-holder "Walk the Line' s" $22.3 million. He reflected on the end of the franchise, with this fall's "Mockingjay, Part 2," like a coming graduation. " 'Hunger Games' has been a huge part of my life for almost five years now. It's coming to an end and it's really sad," said Hutcherson. "So if we want to cry together, we can do that because it breaks

had been missing for a week, she was found by police safe in a New Jersey home on Tuesday. Chelsea O'Donnell had left the family' s home a week earlier with a therapy dog, and her mother's concern was intensified because she had not been taking needed medication. Chelsea suffers from mental

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AREE8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedulefrom Aug. 20 to 27.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 Cardboard Challenge," hosted by Joe Silva, presented by Tuolumne County Office of Education. 7 p.m.— "Tammy's Window On Calaveras: Quilts of Honor," with guest Gail Belmont. 7:30 p.m.— "Viewpoint with Dr. Angela Fairchilds, president, Co-

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45 years ago August 15, 1970 Eight wagons, led by wagon master Alex Anderson, will roll down the old Sonora-Mono trail August 25, as part of Tuolumne County's week-long bicentennial celebration. Wagons, teams, passengers and outriders will stop overnightatKennedy Meadows. After other nightly stops along the way, the caravan will arrive in Sonora for the Sonorian Camp festival to be held August 29 and 30.

62 years ago August 4, 1953 A communication received last week from the Post Office Department stated, "Inasmuch as the

postmasterat Sonora reports that only 48 percent of the houses are properlynumbered and only two receptacles have been provided, the order authorizing the establishment of city mail delivery service is canceled."

79 years ago August 7, 1936 California's experiment in

collectingan operating fee on motor vehicles has so far brought in a total of $904.96 for the first six month of 1936.

This announcement was made today by Howard E. Deems, Registrar of Vehicles, in filing a six-month summary on results of the new law's operation. The vehicle fee was enacted by the 1935 legislature and made operative for 1936 and 1937, as an experiment. The average license fee, which is levied at the rate of $1.75 per $100 valuation, amounted toan average of$3.75 assessmentper vehicle.

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Pictured are 21 unidentified men who once worked in the Argonaut Mine near Jackson in Amador County. This photo was taken in 1922. In 1923, sadly, the Argonaut became the scene of America's worst gold mine disaster ever as underground fires raged out of control for over a week, cremating 47 trapped miners between the 2,800 and 4,800-foot levels. is expected to see an up-grade. In the Mother Lode counties, Amador leads in 1918, Nevada County August 18, 1923 is second, Calaveras third, MariThe State Fish and Game Com- posa fourth, Tuolumne fifth, and mission is warning automobile El Dorado sixth. Locally, where tourists against the popular sport the apathetic condition of mining of shooting wild game &om a has been well known, the producmoving vehicle, which is a violation for 1918 is larger than what tion of the State Law. Numerous was anticipated with Tuolumne complaints have been received County coming in at $274,328. by the commission that motorists have been shooting from their cars, and that stray bullets are whizzing by pedestrians and August 21, 1909 drivers of other vehicles. The Ed McGowan temporarily law makes the offense a misdeforgot that he had substituted an meanor. unbroken colt for one of the faithful old grays which he drives in Hayles and Symon's deliver wagon. Thursday he thoughtlessly August 14, 1919 left the team standing in front of The value of all metals the firm's office near the Sonora mined in California in 1918 train depot. A few moments later the wagonand team commanded was $31,064,747, a decrease of $6,621,238 over the previous year, the right-of-way up Washington according to the report of the U. Street and finished the run near S. Geological Survey just issued. the Exchange Saloon, after havThe decline in output has been ing crashed into and demolishing materially checked, however, and an unoccupied buggy and taking future output of gold in the State out a section of the City Hotel's

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balcony. The colt and the runaway team sustained only superficial

scratches, but beyond this there was no damage to either horse or wagon. Estimated property damage is $70.

118 years ago August 20, 1897 Mineralogists and scientist claim that Tuolumne County has threemineral beltsinstead of two, the third being an undiscovered "blind" or "lost" one that runs north and south along near the eastern boundary of the county, high up on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. Noted scholars of the geologicalworld have, after much study and research, come to the conclusion that this virgin lode, whose vast wealth has never yet been seen by the piercingeyes ofa prospector,is deeply buried under mountains of rock that during the glacial period swept down, forming moraine after moraine, and possibly forever hiding from view the greatlode ofgold bearing quartz

whose body stretches for hundredsofmiles.

142 years ago August 16, 1873 The wild man who has been seen so often in the mountains eastofhere for thelastfew years, and who has incorrectly been statedtobe a species ofgorilla, was seen again, this time by a man named Downing, a gentlem an of undoubted veracity and reliable character. The wild man, Downing says, was engaged in picking thimble-berries, and was perfectly naked. He was covered all over with long black hair, and had long gray whiskers. He is a white man, large and powerful, at least 6 or 7 feet high, and his fingernails have grown out several inches in length. The wild man is a constant terror to the Indians in the mountains eastward, who all

have either seen or know of his existence. They think he is either the devil or some dead white man whose ghost has returned to annoy them.

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happened between Simon and Gordo, she starts to question: how well do we really know the people closestto us,and are pastbygones ever really bygones? Rated R. One hour, 1 hour, 47 minutes.

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Hitman: Agent 47 Action adventure starring Rupert Friend, Hannah Ware, Zachary Quinto, Ciaran Hinds, Thomas Kretschmann, directed by Aleksander Bach. Story centers on an elite assassin who was genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect killing machine, and is known only by the last two digits on the barcode tattooed on the back of his neck. He is the culminationofdecades ofresearch and 46 earlier Agent clones — endowing him with unprecedented strength, speed, stamina and intelligence. His latest target is a mega-corporationthat plans to unlock the secret of Agent 47's past to create an army of killers whose powers surpass even his own.Teaming up with a young woman who may hold the secret

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Action adventure starring Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, Luca Calvani, Sylvester Groth, Hugh Grant, and Jared Harris, directed by Guy Ritchie. At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology toupset the fragile balance of power between the United States and Soviet Union. CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin are forced to put aside their hostilities and work togetherto stop the evildoersin their tracks. The duo's only lead is the daughter of a missing German scientist, whom they must find soon toprevent a globalcatastrophe. Rated PG-13. One hour, 56

to overcoming their powerful and

clandestine enemies, 47 confronts stunning revelations about his own origins and squares off in an epic battle with his deadliest foe. Rated R. One hour, 36 minutes.

minutes.

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Mission: ImpossibleRogue Nation

Action adventure starring Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson,Ving Rhames, Sean Harris, Simon McBurney, Zhang Jingchu, directed by Christopher McQuarrie. Ethan and team take on their most im-

possible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate — an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 11 minutes.

Ricki and the Flash Comedy-drama starringMeryl Streep, Kevin Mine, Rick Springfield, Mamie Gummer, Audra McDonald, Sebastian Stan, Nick W estrate, Ha iley Gates, directed by Jonathan Demme. Meryl Streep stars as Ricki Rendazzo, a guitar heroine who made a world of mistakes as she followed her dreams ofrock-and-rollstardom. Returning home, Ricki gets a shot at redemption and a chance to make things right as she faces the music with her family. Rated PG-

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"Shaun the Sheep" is based on a British TV show that is itself a spinoff of the 1995 Wallace and Gromit short film "A Close Shave." 13. Onehour,40 minutes.

Shaun the Sheep Animated adventure starring Omid Djalili, Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, directed by Mark Burton and Richard Goleszowski. Shaun decidesto takethe day offand have some fun but gets more action than he bargained for. Rated PG. One hour, 25 minutes.

Sinister 2 Horror thriller starring James Ransone, Shannyn Sossamon, Lea Coco, Robert Sloan, Dartanian Sloan, directed by Ciaran Foy. The sequel to the 2012 sleeper hit horror movie. In the aftermath of the shocking events in "Sinister," a protective mother and her 9-yearold twin sons find themselves in a rural house marked for death as the evil spirit of Buhguul continues to spread with &ightening intensity. Rated R. One hour, 37 minutes.

Straight Outta Compton Biography starring O' Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Neil Brown Jr., Aldis Hodge, Marion Yates Jr., R. Marcos Taylor, and Alexandra Shipp,directed by F.Gary Gray. In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their &ustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into

the most powerful weapon they had: their music. ~ g u s back to where it all began, this drama tells the true story of how these cultural rebels — armed only with theirlyrics,swagger,bravado and raw talent — stood up to the au-

thorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world's most dangerous group, N.WA. And as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed lifein the hood, their voice ignited a social

revolution that is still reverberating today. Rated R. Two hours, 27 minutes.

The GiR Thriller starring Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton, directed by Joel Edgerton. Even if you are unaware of how,

or when, 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 until a chance encounter with an

acquaintance &om Simon's high school sends their world into a harrowing tailspin. Simon doesn' t recognize Gordo at first, but after a series of uninvited encoun-

ters and mysterious gifts prove troubling, a horrifymg secret from the past is uncovered after more than 20 years. As Robyn learns the unsettling truth about what

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 illfated adventure. Following in his father's footsteps and hoping for some much-neededfamily bonding, a grown-up Rusty Griswold surpriseshiswife,Debbie,and their two sons with a cross-countrytrip back toAmerica's"favorite family fun park," Walley World. Rated R. One hour, 39 minutes.

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Friday. Good Medicine, Saturday. Baraka Moon, Aug. 28. Roger Perry and Friends, Aug. 29; Shows beging at 7 p.m. Art Park, Highway 140 between 4th and 5th streets in downtown Mariposa, mariposaartscouncil.org. SUTTER CREEK THEATER: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 Polish Ambassador, and many more; Th to Sunday, Sept. 17 ursday to 20; Woodward Reservoir, Oakdale; symbiosisgathering.corn. VOLCANO THEATRE COMPANY: "Our Town," through Sept. 2; volcanotheatre.net, 419-0744.

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BOB HOPE THEATRE:Ron White, Saturday. George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Sept. 22. Swan Lake, Oct. 8. Come Together: The Beatles Concert Experience, Oct. 10; 242 E.

Thick Soup Band performs Saturday at a fundraiser in Jackson for the Arc of Amador and Calaveras. Main St., Stockton; stocktonlive.corn, 373-1400. CAPITAL STAGE: "Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play," by Anne Washburn, will run Sept. 2 through Oct, 4; 2215 J St., Sacramento; capstage.org, 916-995-5464. CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER: Yosemite Renaissance, through 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," Friday to Sept. 6; 94811th St., Modesto; centerstagemodesto.corn, 846-0179.

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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.

FRESNO CONVENTION CENTER: West American Truck Show, Sept. 26 and 27; Judas Priest with guest Mastodon, Saroyan Theatre, Oct. 23; fresnoconventioncenter.corn. GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Gloria Trevi, Sunday. Byrne & Kelly, Aug. 25. Th e 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; 10001 St., Modesto; galloarts. org, 877-488-3380. HAGGIN MUSEUM: The 29th annual Pastel Society of the West Coast Open Exhibition, through Sept. 13. "Picasso Miro 8t 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, $1 0 donation at door includes drinks and cookies; Luncheon Day, noon Tuesday,Oct.27,$40 by Oct.12,$45 after; call 575-9615 for reservations, 606-7948 for more information.

lanOVn ASIAN ART MUSEUM: "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. 30 to 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, 415-750-3600.

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