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• When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Where: Coulterville, at the intersection of highways 49 and 132.

• Admission: Free admission and parking.

• Information: 878-3015, coultervillehistorycenter.org

The third annual Coyote Fest — featuring a parade, car show, live music and the 30th annual Coyote Howl Contest — will be held Saturday in Coulterville.

The event will also include a petting zoo, bounce house, food,

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The Coyote Hill band will perform from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by the Kick Start band from 1 to 4 p.m.

Signups for the Coyote Howl Contest take place in the Coulterville Park, with the first contest getting underway at 12:45 p.m.

There's cash prizes for both the Coyote Howl Contest and a horseshoe tournament.

A car show will last from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

At 4 p.m., the Methodist church will offer a roastbeef

vendors, a horseshoe contest,

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The parade starts at 10 a.m., with the Mariposa County High Scool band joining various groups and organizations.

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Then at 6 p.m., the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall is open to the public with live entertainment performed by local musician Tony Howie.

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•W hat: Fid dleand 'Bango'Contest.

• When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Where: Gazebo on Main Street, Columbia State Historic Park.

• Admission: Free; $5 chili cook-off; $15 musical entry fee.

• Info: Mike Keene, 536-1329; Columbia Chamber, 536-1672.

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The 33rdannual Columbia Fiddle and "Bango" (yes, Bango) Contest will be held Saturday at the gazebo on Main Street in Columbia State Historic Park.

Up to 50 contestants will be performing in seven different

categories.

The event is sponsored by the Columbia Chamber ofCommerce andwillalsofeature a chili cook-off competition during the lunch break.

Attendance to the contest is free, while judges for the chili cook-off will pay $5 to sample and cast a vote for the winning recipe.

The Fiddle and "Bango" Contest — so named because in its first year a then-unfortunate

and now serendipitous printing error misspelled banjo — is unique in that it is an open contest, pitting amateurs and professionals, young and old, against each other in a juried competition.

The seven categories are: fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, vocal, miscellaneous and original composition.

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The Fiddle and "Bango" Contest was originally misspelled, but the name has stuck until this day. ticipants are limited to five minutes per performance; individuals may enter in multiple categories; no electric instruments or devices are allowed (the sponsors provide a professional sound system); contestants may have no more than three accompanists.

Participants pay a $15 entry fee. Signups are accepted from 9 to 10:30 a.m., when the show starts.

Contestants win $50 for first placein their category,$25 for second place, and $15 (their entry fee) for third place. First place winners in all but the original song category then compete for the gold nugget grand prize. A separate Columbia Songster award for the composition category is meant to encourage original songwriting and includesa giftcertificate for Kamice's Photographic Estab-

lishment.

The contest starts at 10:30 a.m., and can run as late as 5

p.m. Spectators are encouraged to arriveearly to getthe best possible seating, bring lawn chairs, sunscreen, an appetite forchili,and be prepared to hear both polished musicians and folks making their public debuts.

Past winners have gone on to successful music careers, includ-

ing headlining festivals and making recordings, but the day almost always includes at least a few youngsters who, with talent and grit, will enthrall the audience and complicate the judges work.

A couple of generations of mostly local musical talent have had their first exposure to a large crowd at the Fiddle and "Bango" Contest. The Columbia Chamber of Commerce asks that everyone welcome the new-

est particiants with enthusiasm and appreciation.

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PoisonOakShowreturns 'Stories' held next two weekends

The 33rd annual Poison Oak Show will be held Saturday at the former St. Charles Saloon in Columbia State Historic Park.

This event is like a traditional flower show, except all entries must include poison oak.

If you' re itchin' to participate, good news — it's free.

nounced. For more information, call 402-5353.

Some of thecategories are:

best arrangement of poison oak, most original poison oak dish (with recipe), best photograph of poison oak, best photograph of poison oak rash (or in person).

Entries may be submitted from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

Judging by popular vote is between noon and 2 p.m. At 3 p.m., the winners will be an-

Friends of Columbia State Historic Park will once again host the "Stories in Stone" Cemetery Tour at the historic Columbia Cemetery this Friday and Saturday as well as Oct. 2 and 3.

This evening event will be led by costumed volunteers holding lanterns to light the way. Guests will stop at specific gravesites where stories of those who have lived and died in Columbia will be told.

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Tours begins promptly at 7 p.m.on both Friday and Saturday nights.

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Reservations are required and can be made by calling the museum at 532-3184 or online at fnendsofcolumbiashp.org.

Tickets are $25 per person and allproceeds benefitinterpretation and education programs in the park through the nonprofit organization Friends of Columbia State Historic Park.

For more information about events in Columbia, call the park office at588-9128.

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Museum Da wi s owcase new 'Movie e ' Celebrating Tuolumne County's rich movie-making history is the theme of Museum Day this Saturday at the Tuolumne County Museum.

The museum, at158 Bradford St. in Sonora, will be open from

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for tours and otheractivities aspartofN ational Museum Day, sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution.

The museum was once the county jail and is listed in the National Register of Historic

Places. Saturday will highlight the 1952 production of the classic western "High Noon," starringGary Cooper and Grace Kelly. Many scenes in this movie were shot in Tuolumne County with recognizable scenes at the

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The Movie Cell will feature a short documentary overview of Tuolumne County's history with Hollywood — a movie blend of commentary, film clips, and still shots featuring "High Noon" locations and interviews with local film historian, Leonard Ruoff Photo ops will be available on Lower Sunset Street adjacent to the museum where visitors will be abletodon period costumes — eitherWestern or circa 193040s.

Docents in period costume will conduct tours throughout the museum, which also includes a replica of a sheriff's officefrom the past,displays of guns, vintage photographs, Chinese artifacts, the Bates collection of Native American crafts, a display of pioneer crossingsofthe Sierra,a model of the Angels Branch of the Sierra Railway and logging memorabilia.

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Evening concerts and jazz clubs will be available in Paris, Amsterdam and Venice.

An informational meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Aspen room at the college. For more info and costs, contact Harris at 588-5211 or harrisioyosemite.edu.

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'Author's Row'booksigning part ofweekendwriters retreat The Sonora Writers Group will host its 2015 Tuolumne Writers Retreat this weekend at Columbia State Historic Park.

The retreat features guest speakers, workshops, open mic presentations, and even a ghost walk.

Thoughts, Phrases and Lies by Lorenzo," "A Portfolio of Literary Rounds by Lorenzo, Volume 2" • Sy Margaret Baldwin, "Signal Fires" • James Fletcher, "Mark Twain's 88 Days in the Mother Lode and Stories of the Gold Rush"

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Shelley and Her Frankenstein," "The Sacred Well," and "Pilate's Wife" • Shelly Muniz, "Eagle Feathers and Angel Wings" • Cynthia Restivo, "Hanging On:

The Great Depression Through a Child's Eyes," CD: Blackberry Love," stories and sing-along with Cynthia Restivo and Bill Roberson.

• Monika Rose, "River by the

Glass: A Collection of Poems" • Salvatore Salerno, "Inkboat" • Mike Sullivan, "Broken Chains," "The Bench," and "What Price Integrity" • Joy Willow, "Soma Song"

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costs, visitsonorawriters.org or contact Blanche Abrams, retreat chairwoman, at 288-9950, or Jill Klajic-Ryan at 743-8097.

From 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday at Angelo's Hall, an "Author's Rown will be held for authors to meet the public and sell their books.

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Mosquito Lakes: Less is more in the high country Sharon Giacomazzi

Two small dark green lakes, big pondsreally,notfar from Ebbetts Pass made my jaw drop at the sight of an extremely picturesque setting a stone's throw

from thehighway. Though not my destination, I had to stop.

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An exuberant choir of frogs made a joyful noise as I approached one of the most charming Sierra settings I' ve seen.

Partially covered with a flotilla of water lilies and surrounded by tall pines, it was reminiscent of woodsy ponds in upstate New York or Maine.

Completing the serene picture, a pair ofboarded-up, quaint old-timey cabins sprouted from a rock ledge on the south shoreline. I wondered if the placewere once the site ofa movie set.

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Though rarely used to describe natural features such as lakes, the phrase "less is m ore" seemedappropriate for this small, minimalistic watery niche seven miles west of the summit. I could have stayed for hours capturing the landscape as the westward-bound sun revealed the landscape in different light and mood.

I walked around these shallow reflective beauties and discovered what appeared to be former building sites below

the western lake. A few artifacts were present which I left in place, as you should do, for others to find. Here also is a segment of the historic Emigrant Road.

One has to look sharp for a notch that was cut near the

base of an ancient conifer.It was cut out to make room for

axle hubs to pass. Hacking out a notch was certainly more expedient than felling the large tree. Visible barely were wagon wheel ruts near the tree. They, too, were not far from the highway. Why not see how far you can follow the old route?

Another piece of the old Emigrant Road across from the

lakes passes through a small campground. A short walk on it leads to a spectacular vista of glacier-cut Pacific Valley, a colossal canyon below here. It' s easy to see where the ancient track segues into modern Highway 4. Perhaps, as it did for me, the immense view will give you a feelfor the rigors and challengesearly travelers had to endure.

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available in the forest. This was facilitated by allowing permittees to cut trees within or near theirtracts.

Landscaping was courtesy of Ma Nature. Granite outcrops were numerous and many cabins incorporated boulders into their cabins or outbuildings.

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Mosquito Lakes is one of the most charming Sierra settings the author has seen.

EbbettsPass geographically is a double-humped summit, consistingofthe pass proper at 8,736feet and, a little to the west, Pacific Grade Summit at 8,037 feet. The lower summit is the locale of Mosquito Lakes.

Each lake drains into different watersheds — the western one into North Fork Stanislaus River and the eastern into Pacific Creek then into North Fork Mokelumne River.

Thanks to Stanislaus National Forest personnel and Alpine County archives, a peek into the history of this charming spot was revealed. Though not named at the time, the lakes

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were noted in an 1855 survey for awagon road to the eastern boundary ofCalifornia.

Much later, in the 1920s, the Angels Camp Booster Club was scouting for a mountain site for their "high jinks." The town druggist, dentist and wife, Dick Raggioand others settled on what would be named Mosquito Lakes. At that time the moun-

and his cronies built a concrete dam between the ponds, increasing water levels for swimming and fishing.

The Forest Service allowed cabins to be built here because of a policy established in 1914.

Summer camp sites were permitted to be built along automobile roads in the forest.

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Kilcare, and the lakes were merely small snowmelt ponds filled with a gazillion bloodhungry skeeters.

When the highway was reconfigured to its present alignment closerto the lakes, the druggist

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Summer homes were an important and popular component of the forest'srecreation management policy, second only to camping. By 1951, however, there was a change in policy, and the forest stopped surveying recreationresidence tracts.

At some point between 1925 and 1943, lots 3, 9 and 10 were cancelled and were to be put aside for a public picnic area. All of the Pacific Heights residences were built between 1906 and 1959. The two existing cabins show some upgrades.

The picnic area never left the planning state due to the wellnamed reputation of the lakes named forfl ying blood suckers.

However, thanks to building regulations prescribed by the ForestService,these simple residences have not been reconstructed to look like futuristic dwellings in "Architectural Digest" type publications. And that is why they still have that specialfeelofa bygone era and a place in history.

Hiker Alert: Trail stompers will find a path to Heiser and Bull Run Lakes starting from the west end of the lakes, 2.5 and 3.5 miles respectively, one way. Bothare lovely bonafide lakes, not alpine puddles, and the setting at Bull Run is especially stunning.

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offers loca art contest Yosemite National Park and the Ansel Adams Gallery have announced the fifth annual Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest.

The contest celebrates the creativity of youth in Yosemite's gateway communities. It's open to all students,grades K-12, who attend school or youth programs within the gateway community school districts of Yosemite National Park, as well as Sonora, Bishop, and Mammoth Lakes.

Students should submit artwork and poetry no later than Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Artwork or poetry should be original and communicate a connection to Yosemite's natural or cultural history. Subject matter can focus on wildlife, plants, scenic areas, iconic features, seasonal changes, conservation and protection, or the legacy that Yosemite represents.

This year, students may enter

artwork into a new category honoring the creation of the National Park Service in celebrationoftheupcoming NPS Centennial.

Selected student artwork and poetry will be featured in an exhibit at The Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Valley.

Students will also be recognized at an awards ceremony on Nov.

7 at the Ansel Adams Gallery.

Contest winners will be notified by phone.

Gateway Expressions is one way that Yosemite is working toward the National Park Service Centennial goal of connecting with and creating the nextgeneration ofpark visitors, supporters, and advocates. For more information about the centennial and how to join the celebration, visit findyourpark. corn.

For more info about the contest, guidelines and entry forms, call 375-9503 or email yose education@nps.gov.

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discomfort that signals a turning point in the play, and moves it &om a diplomatic discussion between two couples, to a four-way brawl executed through cutting remarks that flow liberally &om rum-soaked tongues.

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Thereissome greatreleasein watching others devolve emotionally before your eyes — some sick pleasure in the chance to let the uncontrolled be witnessed rather

than experienced.

Murphys Creek Theatre's production of"God Of Carnage" gives audiences that chance with a play that is all at once beautiful and brutal in its relatable honesty.

Two couples, the Novacks and the Raleighs, meet to discuss a fight between their two sonsthe outcome of which has left the Novack boy missing teeth and in need of surgery.

Attemptingto resolve the bloody incident, the parents quickly find themselves drawn into their own battle, just as gruesome, childish, and cruel.

Itisa battlewaged both couple against couple and spouse against spouse.

Written by French playwright Yasmina Reza and translated

by Christopher Hampton, the Tony award-winning play comes to Murphys under the direction of Jon Dambacher, who with the production crew, has transformed the Black Bart Playhouse into a Brooklyn apartment colored completely in red and back.

The use of color seems to be paramount for the production, and sets the stage early on for the fiery fits characters later break into.

As the play opens, a vase of red tulips is lit center stage. The flowers sit on a black hutch, in the Novacks' red apartment with black couch and chair. A black liquor cabinet holds rum — died

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God of Carnage" moves from a diplomatic discussion between two couples to a four-way brawl.

red. Characters enter under red lights.

The Novacks themselves dress in all black. Veronica, sporting an ebony bob-haircut, lights brilliantly red cigarettes anxiously, before squashing them out in a black ashtray.

The production capitalizes on this type of foreshadowing. Even &om the playbill the audience may glean these couples are not as steadfast to each other as the may initially appear — listing them by gender rather than pairing them with their spouse.

Emily Graham plays the role of Veronica Novack with a highstrung flighty nature. From the start, Graham's performance teases the audience with anxiety.

instant. But, none of this is over

the top.

Steven Koller as Michael Novack may appear underwhelming at start. But, as with most characters in the story, an emotional snap halfway through the play awakens a dysfunctional "neanderthal, discontent in polite society" in the slick-dressed,canesporting toilet salesman. Rage, bordering on fear, then bounds in and out of fanned aloofness, exer-

cised between sips of rum.

Their counterparts played by William Lawson and Kaedence

Eaton are a bit more subtle in nature, but bring to the production moments just as entertaining to watch as the Novacks' overstated character flaws.

Lawson, in the role of Alan

Raleigh, is a lawyer constantly on his cell phone. The ringer, set to the "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" theme is a nice addition to underscore the duel that builds and buries itself behind re&eshments and niceties.

Eaton portrays Annette Raleigh with a quiet sensibility. If anyone is the most levelheaded, it appears to be her. However, she is the one who hits audiences hardest, beginning when she vomits violently and profusely on stage.

It is this physical display of

across the room.

Whether or not these displays are over exaggerated, they are thrilling and cathartic to watch.

And there is no guarantee the "carnage" will cease.

We leave these characters in a brief stateofresolve,butasthe past 90 minutes proved, this could easily be broken with the one sharp-tongued remark.

Murphys Creek Theatre presents"God Of Carnage" through Oct. 18. Call 728-8422 or visit murphyscreektheatre.org for tickets.

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Rarely taking a seat, she perches herself on the arm of her husband's chair, bouncing about the apartment with emotional swings that move from 0 to 100 in an

But amidst the bickering are moments of comedy, that ring all too familiar to anyone who has been among new company.

The Raleighs choke down a pretentiously presented cake, and later the Novacks mock the Raleighs' pet names, but are caught red-handed.

Even attempts by the couples early on to brush off slights and bite their tongues at misguided spousal quips makes for an enjoyable,relatablewatch.

But these characters don't laugh about it on the way home. They do the things we all want to: Cell phones are ripped from hands and destroyed, purses dumped on the floor, and when tensions reach a breakingpoint,eggsare lobbed

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Calaveras County artists will welcome the public into their homes, galleries and studios this weekend during the free Calaveras Artists Studio Tour.

The tourhas been modified due to the Butte Fire so those

interested in attending are encouraged to confirm by calling 754-1774. Updated maps should be postedonline at calaverasarts.org.

Locations are open from 10 a.m. to5 p.m. Saturday and

Sunday. The public can also visit the Calaveras Arts Council's Gallery at 22 N. Main St. in San Andreas and preview the artists works as well as purchase an opportunity to win one of their art pieces.

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

ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE: Sierra Repertory Theatre presents musical directed by Becky Saunders through Oct. 18; show at 7 p.m. tonight and throughout the week; Fallon House Theater, Columbia State Historic Park; sierrarep.org, 532-3120. (Page 15)

FRIRRY ANGELS CAMP FARMERS MARKET: Final market of the season; live music

by Jill and the Giants; 5 p.m. to dusk in Utica Park, downtown Angels Camp; angelscampbusiness.corn.

WRITERS RETREAT:Sonora Writers Group presents weekend retreat at Columbia State Historic Park; Friday to Sunday; sonorawriters. org, 288-9950, 743-8097. (Page 7) STORIES IN STONE: Evening stroll through Columbia State Historic Park's old cemetery with costumed guides leading a lamplight tour; 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26, and Oct. 2 and 3; cost is $25; 588-8411, friendsofcolumbiashp.org. (Page 5) THE GLASS MENAGERIE:Stage 3Theatre Company presents play written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Traci Sprague; through Oct. 11, with Fridays and Saturdays at 7p.m., and Saturday and Sunday matinee performances at 2 p.m.; 208 S. Green St.,

So nora; stage3.org, 536-1778.

GOD OF CARNAGE:Murphys CreekTheatre presents play written by Yasmina Reza and directed by Jon Dambacher; through Oct. 18;7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m.

Sundays; Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; murphyscreektheatre.org, 7288422. (Page 10) SONORA BALLROOM DANCING: 7 to 10 p.m.; $10; Aronos Club, 37 E. Elkin St., Sonora; 532-6901.

SATIIRRAY 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 ofTheall and Stewart streets in downtown Sonora; 532-7725.

parade, car show, and Coyote Howl Contest, with live music by Coyote Hill from 10 a.m. to1 p.m. and Kick Startfrom1 to4p.m; also featuring food, petting zoo, horseshoe contest, and more; free admission; Main Street, Coulterville; coultervillehistorycenter.org, 8783015. (Page 3)

EXOTIC ANIMAL AND BIRD EXPO: Presented by the Gold Country Avicultural Society; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Mother Lode Fairgrounds, John Muir Building, Sonora; 559909-2090.

CONCOURS O'ELEGANCE: Hundreds of antique and classic cars at Ironstone Vineyards; tickets $20 per adult, $35 per couple or family, children under 14 free; proceeds benefit youth in agriculture; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 1894 Six Mile Rd., Murphys; ironstonefoundation.org.

COYOTE FEST:Annual event featuring

FIDDLE AND 'BANGO' CONTEST:Columbia

Chamber of Commerce presents 33rd annual contest; features up to 50 contestants performing in seven categories; entries are $15 and accepted from 9 to 10:30 a.m., with music from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; gazebo at Columbia State Historic Park; attendance to the contest is free, while a chili cook-off at noon costs $5; visitcolumbiacalifornia.corn, 536-1672. (Page 4) MUSEUM DAY:Smithsonian-inspired event celebratesTuolumne County's rich moviemaking history; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuolumne County Museum, 158 Bradford St., Sonora.

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MIISIC Sll THE TSWII BLACK OAK CASINO:Chains Required, horn-driven R&B, tonight, 8 p.m. Shane Dwight (photo below), blues, Friday, 9 p.m.

FLO — Funky Latin Orchestra, Saturday, 9 p.m.;19400Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne;blackoakcasino.corn.

Don't miss CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys hosts antique and classic car show fundraiser.

CRASH LANDING Band concludes Rocca Park music series on Saturday.

COLUMBIA Weekend events at the state park include Fiddle and "Bango" contest, Poison Oak Show, "Stories in Stone," and a writers retreat.

COLUMBIA NURSERY:Grateful band concert; 1 p.m., Sunday; Columbia Nursery, 22004 Parrotts Ferry Rd.; tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance at Live Oak Music by calling 532-5305.

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EAGLETAVERN:Dusty Roads Band, Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m.; Eproson House, 22930Twain Harte Drive, Twain Harte.

EXOTIC ANIMAL EXPO Held Saturday at Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora.

GYPSY SHACK:Gold Rush Comedy, Friday, 8 p.m. The Hot Dark, Pacific Lung, Minor Birds, Saturday, 8 p.m. Karaoke, Wednesday, 7 p.m.; 18145 Main St., Jamestown.

THE 209 ALL STARS Concert series at Westside Memorial Park in Tuolumne ends Wednesday, Sept. 30.

HOTEL LEGER:Live music with Ma Barker Band, Saturday, 9 p.m.; 8304 Main St., Mokelumne Hill.

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fundraiser hosted by the Calaveras Cancer Support Group, featuring food, guest speakers, fashion and a chance to win door prizes and raffles; starts at noon; admission is $23 per person;The Pickle Patch,577W. St. Charles St., San Andreas; debbiesellicko live. corn, 768-9414.

ANGELS CAMP GOLD RUN: 2nd annual 5K/10K with one-mile kids fun run through Angels Camp; proceeds benefit MarkTwain Elementary School; register on active.corn.

GHOSTTOURS: Columbia State Historic Park; $10; 3 to 5 p.m.; friendsofcolumbiashp.org, 588-8411.

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.

ROCCA PARK SERIES: Promotion Club of Jamestown presents Crash Landing; 4 to 6 p.m.;Rocca Parkin downtown Jamestown at Main and Seco streets; bring chairs, blankets and picnics.

6 p.m. each Tuesday; free; Courthouse Park in downtown Sonora; 984-3774.

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

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TUOLUMNE VILLAGE MARKET:5 to 8 p.m. each Wednesdaythrough Sept.30;W estside Memorial Park in Tuolumne; 928-4351.

SONORA COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE:All ages welcome and no experience necessary;

SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Tuolumne Park and Recreation District

JACK DOUGLASS SALOON:Open mic nights, Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m.; 22718 Main St.; Columbia State Historic Park.

PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE GRILL: RockSlide, Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight; 12765 Mueller Drive, Groveland.

RAWHIDE SALOON:Karaoke, tonight.

DJ 17:40, Friday. DJ Chopstiqs, Saturday, 9 p.m. Butte Fire Benefit with DJ Chopstiqs, Sunday, 3 to 6 p.m.; 18260 Highway 108, Jamestown.

presents The 209 All-Stars; 6 to 8 p.m.; free; Westside Memorial Park; 928-1214.

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

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

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

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

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

Vallecito, 736-2708, 8487, www.becquewww.nhvino.corn.

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

• Renner Winery — 498 16929 Chicken Ranch moaningcavern.corn.

• Four Winds CellarsMain St., Murphys, 728-2314, www.renneRoad, Jamestown, 3675 Six Mile Road, 984-3000, www.chickVallecito, 736-4766, rwinery.corn. enranchcasino.corn. www.fourwindscel• Stevenot Winery• Jackson Rancheria Ca- CALAVERAS COUNTY lars.corn.

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Ranch Road, Jackson, and Art Gallery — 432 — 380 Main St., Suite stevenotwinery.corn.

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Main St., Murphys, 5, Murphys, 728-2700, • Tanner Vineyards 728-9922, www.alwww.frogstooth.corn.

— 435 Main St., Murjacksoncasino.corn. legorieart.corn.

• Hatcher Winery — 425 phys, 728-8229, www.

• Black Sheep WinMain St., Murphys, tannervineyards.corn. ery — 221 Main St., 605-7111, www.hatch- • Twisted Oak Winery• Sierra Repertory Murphys, 728-2157, erwinery.corn.

363 Main St., Murphys Theatre, 13891 Mono www.blacksheepwin• Hovey Winery -350 (tasting room), and Way, East Sonora, and ery.corn.

Main St., Murphys, 4280 Red Hill Road, Fallon House Theater, • Bodega del Sur Winery 728-9999, www.hoveyVallecito (winery and — 457-C Algiers St., 11175 Washington St., wine.corn. tasting room), 736• Indian Rock Vineyards Columbia State HisMurphys, 728-9030, 9080, www.twistedotoric Park, 532-3120, www.bodegadelsur.

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Gulch Road, Murphys, • Val du Vino Winery 728-8514, www.indian— 634 French Gulch • Stage 3 Theatre Com- • Brice Station Vintners — 3353 E. Highway 4, rockvineyards.corn. pany, 208 S. Green Road, Murphys, 728St., Sonora, 536-1778, Murphys, 728-9893, • Irish Vineyards — 2849 9911, www.valduvino. www.stage3.org. www.bricestation.

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• Vina Mode Winery Theatre, Black Bart • Broil Mountain Vinevineyard.corn.

— 147 Main St., MurPlayhouse, 580 S. yards — 106 Main St., • Ironstone Vineyards phys, 728-1917, www.

— 1894 Six Mile Road, Algiers St., Murphys, Murphys, 728-9750, vinamoda.corn. www.brollmountainMurphys, 728-1251, • Wild Heart Winery-

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

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

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

• • Inner Sanctum Cellars — 18204 Main St.,

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

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

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

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

• Calaveras County Historical Society Red Barn Museum,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• Forest Meadows Golf Course and Resort — 18-hole execu-

tive course, Highway 4, inside the gated community of Forest Meadows, 728-3439; www.forestmeadowsgolf.corn.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Patsy Clinefanswil go 'crazy' overnewSierra Repmusical

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When you want to step back in time to the 1850s, Columbia State Historic Park is the place to go.

Ifit'sthe 1950s you're after, then head on over to the Fallon House Theater where "Always ...

Patsy Cline" runs through Oct. 18.

For two hours you' ll be transported to another era — one filled with big hair, big personality and big laughs.

The live "Bodacious Bobcat Band" sets the honky-tonk tone with a quick instrumental before Yesenia McNett, portraying country music icon Patsy Cline, takes the stage for the first of two dozen songs. Those tunes range from classics — 'Walkin' After Midnight," "Crazy" and "I Fall To Pieces," among them — to catchy, audience-clapping numbers such as "Come On In (and Sit Right Down)."

McNett has performed the role of Cline in theaters throughout Texas, and her experience shows

with an authentic, heartfelt delivery.

This clever musical tells the taleofa friendship between Cline and adoring fan Louise Seger, played by New York-based

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Yesenia McNett, who portrays country music icon Patsy Cline, becomes pen pals with adoring fan Louise Seger, played by Laurie Dawn, in Sierra Repertory Theatre's latest musical.

friend, boss and band members).

Seger acts as the play's narDespite just the two women rator, while also providing the serving as the entire cast, Dawn laughs (at the expense of her boy- does a convincing job imitating actress Laurie Dawn.

others — including the local disc jockeyshe calls each day to request Cline's songs — so that you feelthere are additional charac-

ters up on stage with them.

That disc jockey is actually the one who informs Seger her idol is coming to their hometown

ingly befriends the rising country star. The duo end up spending the evening bonding over bacon and eggs, while creatively blending songs such as "Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray" into the storyline.

The pair parted ways the following day. However, they exchangedletters— affectionately signed "Always, Patsy Cline" — until Cline's tragic death at age 30 from an airplane crash in 1963. The chemistry between the duo is genuine, and engages the audience with thoughtful direction by Becky Saunders.

This production is what you would expect from Sierra Rep: professionalacting and expert technical support. The retro set design by Michael Kramer, vintage costumes by Bina Bicker and lighting by Peter Leibold add to the feeling each song is conveying.

Live music by band members — Mark Seiver as Joe Bob, Dennis Dragan as Billy Bob, Kurt Nicholls as Bob Bob, and Josh Weeks as Jim Bob — adds to the play's down-home feel.

For some good old-fashioned fun, check out "Always ... Patsy Cline," playing at the Fallon House Theater in Columbia State Historic Park.

For tickets, visit sierrarep.org or call 532-3120.

'AnimalScapes' deadline extended Mother Lode artists now have until Oct. 2 to submit examples of their artwork for the upcoming "AnimalScapes of the Sierra Nevada Foothills" art show.

That deadline was extended due to the recent Butte and Oak fires.

The juried show — the result of a "Creative California Communities" state matching grant — will include painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, and poetry.

There are cash awards, and two

field trips offered: a wildlife guided tour hosted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on Oct. 16, and an on-site tour at the Performing Animal Welfare Society sanctuary in San Andreas on Oct. 23.

Submitting artists will be notified of the judges selections on Oct. 12. The final artwork for the show will be due in December.

This rotating exhibit will open at Ironstone Vineyards in Mur-

phys on Jan. 16 and run through Feb. 16. The exhibit will then move to Amador County for a month and conclude in Tuolumne County.

Visit calaverasarts.org form ore information and to download an application. Information is also available on the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance website: TuolumneCountyArts.org, or by calling 532-2787, or contact Project Coordinator Sandra Peterson at animals capes@gmail.corn.

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4, with a Youth Concert; tickets $5; Church of the 49ers in Columbia; for more information or to purchase tickets, visit sonorabach.org; tickets also on sale at Mountain Bookshop in East Sonora.

BARBECUE CELEBRATION: Yosemite National Park's 125th birthday party at Evergreen Lodge, featuring live music by Don Burnham andThe Bolos; 5 to 8 p.m .

Thursday, Oct. 1; open to the public; evergreenlodge.corn.

LOBSTER DINNER: Newt McKenna annual dinner with whole Maine lobster, corn on the cob, salad, garlic bread, Covers apple crisp; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2; $40 donation with no-host bar; Sonora Elks Lodge, 100 Elk Drive, Sonora; for tickets or information, call 586-2473, 586-6045, 984-9077, 406-501 5.

PINTS IN THE PINES:Twain Harte Area Chamber of Commerce presents its 10th annual Oktoberfest at Eproson Park in Twain Harte during the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3 and 4; craft and food vendors with live music from Chains Required on Saturday andThreshold on Sunday; the Chamber will have a separate beer and wine booth as well as a beer garden for beer and food tasting; cost of entry to the beer garden is $20 and includes a tasting mug; 586-4482,twainhartecc.corn.

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST:The Kiwanis Club of Sonora will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3; Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 851 Sanguinetti Rd., Sonora; tickets are $8 per person, and can be purchased from any Kiwanis member or at the door.

SPAGHETTI DINNER AND RAFFLE: Served at the Odd Fellows Hall on Main Street in La Grange, sponsored by the LaFayette Lodge No. 65; spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, soft drinks, and ice cream sundaes for dessert; 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3; $10 adults, $5 for children 12 and under; raffle drawing at 7 p.m.; 8532128, 916-5086.

FLEA MARKET:PE.O. Chapter LH will have a booth at the Open Air Flea Market from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Mono Village Shopping Center; funds raised will help young women from Tuolumne County with their educational needs.

OKTOBERFEST:The Edelweiss Club of Sonora is hosting its annual Oktoberfest at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Tuolumne County Senior Center off Greenley Road in Sonora; traditional German food and music are included in the $20 admission fee; drinks will be available for a donation; for tickets or information, 785-4358, 728-8340.

FAMILY PLAY DAY:Twain Harte Horsemen host event at Center Camp Arena in Twain Harte on Saturday, Oct. 3; registration at 9 a.m. with events beginning at 10 a.m.; open to watch or participate; cost is $5 per event or $25 for all events or $40 for an entire family; lunch will be served for $5; 536 9362.

CALAVERAS GRAPE STOMP: Calaveras Winegrape Alliance presents 22nd annual event featuring grape stomping contests and large Gold Rush Street Faire in Murphys on Saturday, Oct. 3; free entry, with $60 registration for grape stomping teams of two; calaverasgrapestomp. corn, 754-01 27.

WALK OF FAME:Dedication event for recently completed "Walk of Fame" will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the walk's

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The Ancora Trio concert originally set for this weekend at Petroglyphe Gallery in Mokelumne Hill has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 1, due to the Butte Fire. All proceeds from the upcoming fundraising concert will be donated to the Calaveras Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund. Tickets for the previous show will be honored at the rescheduled event. beginning at Rocca Park on Main Street in Jamestown.

SONORA BACH FESTIVAL: Now in its 39th year, the festival hosts

concerts over four weekends in October starting at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, for a Bach Singalong; free with donations accepted; followed the nextday at3 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

JAMESTOWN ART WALK: Businesses host area artists with mini "galleries" to share and sell their art; music will be in Rocca Park at the newly-restored gazebo, with performances by Tell River and Minor Birds; event will celebrate National Arts Month; 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3; Main Street, Jamestown.

AN ORIGINAL RADIO PLAY: Calaveras Big Trees Association presents dinner show 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at Jack Knight Hall at Calaveras Big Trees State Park; hear a 1945 radio broadcast live from KCBT, a wartime radio station at Calaveras Big Trees;

tickets are $50 per person for dinner show, with $180 for group of four and $320 for table of eight; includes wine, appetizers and dinner; guests are encouraged to dress in 1940s attire; Sunday matinee is $30 adult, $15 children 12 and under; purchase tickets at bigtrees.org; 795-1196.

FLEA MARKET:Hornitos Patron's Club presents 29th annual event; starting at 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4; Hornitos Park; spaces available; hornitospc.corn, 376-2320.

COLUMBIA OLD-TIMERS:This year's reunion will be held Sunday, Oct. 4, at the old red schoolhouse; starts at 11 a.m., with lunch about 12:30 p.m.; potluck luncheon, bring drinks and chairs; cups, plates, table service and French bread will be provided; also bring family and friends who attended Columbia Elementary School and share old photos; 536-9695.

OKTOBERFEST DINNER: Public is welcome to Sonora Elks Lodge for Oktoberfest dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 6; doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m.; menu is roasted pork ribs and sauerkraut, bratwurst with sauteed onions, parsley potatoes, sweet and sour cabbage, bread, coffee,and German chocolatecake; cost is $12; reservation deadline is Friday, Oct. 2; 533-1587 for reservations.

GRANDMA'S ATTIC SALE: Nonprofit Grandma's House will host yard sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9 and 10; 22828 Gold St., Columbia; rental space available, vendorsand donations welcome; 588-1373, 533-8388, 533-4838.

SUGAR PINETRAIL RUN:Twain Harte Rotary hosts one-mile walk/run at 9a.m. and 10K at9:45 a.m.;open registration starting at 7:30 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10; for costs and more info visit twainharterotary.corn.

BROADWAYTO BLUEGRASS: Featuring Sierra Sounds and the Sierra Mountain Band; 2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10; Sonora Opera Hall, 250 S. Washington St.; fundraiser benefits programs of Southside Senior Services; tickets $25; thelittlehouse.org, 962-7303.

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ARTSSCENE EXHIBITS,ETC. ALOFT ART GALLERY:Represents 34 artists who work in various mediums, including painting, photography, ceramics and jewelry; the Mother Lode Art Association also maintains a space in the gallery for its members; currently showing are Vicki Fuentes and Winnifred Wilson; Aloft's featured artist for September is Joan Muggleton; 167 S. Washington St., Sonora; aloftartgallery.corn, 533-8604.

ART ON MAIN: Featured artist for September is Karen O' Neill; more than 30 artists featured at gallery; 466-B Main St., Murphys; artonmainmurphys.corn, 728-1888.

FRENCH BAKERY STUDIO: Deborah Marlene is guest artist through Monday; 8242 Main St., Mokelumne Hill; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, closed Wednesdays.

A glass unicorn painting by Renetta Hayes is among the artwork on display at Stage 3 Theatre for "The Glass Menagerie."

MEADOW M O NT SHOPPING CENTER:Arts of Bear Valley displays

artwork by Sherrie Palmer and Marilyn Richards during September at the Window Gallery; 2182 Highway 4, Arnold; artsofbearvalley.org.

SERVENTE'S HISTORIC SALOON: Eva WalkerofA ngels Camp and Diana Boyd of Sonora will be displayed until Oct. 27; 64 S. Washington St., Sonora.

SONORA JOE'S COFFEE SHOPPE:Artwork by Michael Kiriluk and Irene Deaver on display in September; 140 S. Washington St., downtown Sonora.

STAGE 3THEATRE COMPANY: Artists showing during "The Glass Menagerie" production through Oct. 18 are Renetta Hayes of Jamestown, Renee Rondon of Valley Springs, and Susie Hoffman of Copperopolis; 208 S. Green St., downtown Sonora.

TOWN HALL ARTS:Includes a variety of professional art supplies, art classes and a gallery of local work (Galerie Copper); Classes include"Open PaintWednesdays,"

"Life Drawing" on Thursdays, and "Monoprinting" Saturday; Copperopolis Town Square, 145 Stone St.; townhallarts.corn, 7852050.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY LIBRARY: Barbara Conley is the featured artist for September at the rotating "Art in the Library" exhibit; Susie Hoffman is featured at the library's Children' s Corner through Saturday; 533-5507.

MOTHER LODE ART ASSOCIATION: Members featured through October include Susan Lea Hackett atUmpqua Bank;Mary Jean St. Claire at Pulmonary Rehab; Renetta Hayes at Anticoagulation Clinic; Sulastri Linville at Dr. Perez; Cary McGrew at Job Care.

VENTANA ART GALLERY:Features artists and art organizations from throughout California; exhibits include "The Art Farm" through Oct. 11, Leslie Hurst from Oct. 16 to Nov. 22, Beth Little from Nov. 27 to Jan. 3; 48 S. Washington St. in downtown Sonora; ventanagallery.corn.

MIISIC NOTE Lionel Richie to launch Las Vegas residency NEW YORK (AP) — Lionel Richie is ready to go all night long in Las Vegas.

The singer announced he will launch a residency called "Lionel Richie — All the Hits" on April 27 at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Richie will play 20 shows in April, May, September and October. Tickets range from$59 to $199, not including service charges.

Richie says he decided to launch a Vegas residency after speaking to his 21-year-old son, Miles.

"I asked him, 'So Miles, what do you think about Vegas? Should I do it?' He goes, 'Oh my God, dad.

We are going to have a great time.

WE are going to have the greatest time,' " Richie said.

The shows will include hits such as "All Night Long (All Night),"

"Hello," "Stuck on You," "Say You, Say Me" and "Dancing on the Ceiling."

In additio n tothe residency, 66-year-old Richie will be honored

by The Recording Academy next year as itsM usiCares person of the year. Performers at the Feb. 13 gala include Pharrell Williams, Luke Bryanand Lady Antebellum.

"I don't know who else is coming. I think Stevie (Wonder) is coming maybe, but first of all, let me tell you, what a great honor," Richie said.

'That's what I call ... really high cotton when you' re in that group of honorees. When you start thinking about Dylan and Streisand and stufF ... that's quite an accomplishment."

Drake, others to play LandmarkMusic Fest WASHINGTON (AP) — Drake, The Strokes, alt-J, Ben Howard

and dozens of other artists will four sets: First a woman entered perform this weekend at the inau- the stage wearing tan, almost the gural Landmark Music Festival on same color as her skin, and she the Mall in Washington, D.C. yelled, "First row, fall in. Second The festival, scheduled for row, fall in." Others models folSaturday and Sunday at West lowed, sporting the same color and Potomac Park, will raise funds and blond ponytails. awareness toward the restoration The clothes ranged from loose of the National Mall. It marks jackets to high-waisted pants the launch of the Landmark to tank tops. The leader wore Campaign for the National Mall, a hoodie. Kim Kardashian and an efFort led by the Trust for the North West matched the models National Mall. with their own tan ensembles.

The next set, which also featured a model yelling orders, featured army green, followed by deeper brown and then black.

NEW YORK (AP) — Kanye Most of the pants on the men were West's presentation during New loose.

York Fashion Week showed ofF his There were tighter items on the baggy, rural collection in a military women, including leggings and style as Anna Wintour, Lorde and bathing suits. And some of the Kim Kardashian — holding baby models wore baseball caps that North West — sat in the front row. covered their eyes.

West debuted Yeezy Season 2 Kourtney and Khloe Karlast week at the Skylight Modern. dashian, Courtney Love,Common, Michael Strahan, Seth Meyers and The collection was launched in

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former Vogue editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley watched from the front row while Jaden Smith, R&B singer Miguel and rapper Pusha T watched from the second row.

All the models entered during the finale as a song blasted in the background. One of the models even started smoking.

W est appeared, earning loud applause as he walked in between fourrows ofm odels.

Earlier this year, West debuted his Yeezy Boost shoe line for Adidas during Fashion Week where Beyonce, Jay Z, Rihanna and Diddy sat in the front show.

At that show, North West made headlines when she cried, but the 2-year-old was chilled out for most of West's recent presentation: As she sat on her mother's lap, she

said "Mommy" a few times and ate a lollipop.

She sat on the floor for some of the show, then moved to the lap of her aunt Kourtney.

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TREVISION Big night for HBOat 67th EmmyAwards

mortified. It's been so nice, all of it.

This is sort of the culmination of that wonderful feeling."

Morgan,the former "Saturday LOS ANGELES (AP) — HBO claimed the hardware at the anNight Live" star whose limousine nual Emmy Awards. Viola Davis, was struck by a Wal-Mart truck 6 Jon Hamm and Tracy Morgan in June 2014, presented the best EM captured the hearts. drama award and got a warm In the 67th edition of the televiwelcome &om the audience.

"It's been a long road back," sion awards show Sunday, Davis became the first woman of color to M organ said.

"Isuffered a trauwin best actressin a drama series. matic brain injury that put me Hamm was a sentimental favorite in a coma for eight days. When I for winning best actor in his last finally regained consciousness, I chance with "Mad Men," and was just ecstatic to learn that I wasn't the one who messed up."

Morgan was an emotional surprise s7 in appearing onstage following his Samberg was a witty host, with e q ist y > i traumatic brain injury in an auto an on-point opening montage that accidentlastyear.

Tribune News Service touched on the latest worry among For sheer awards tonnage, it Jon Hamm and Viola Davis won at the 67th Annual Primetime television executives: that there Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. are just too many shows out there was a triumph for HBO. The pay cable network won 14 awards Sunforpeople tokeep track of.The day night, with "Game of Thrones" Davis won for her portrayal of a New Black" and Regina King of opening skit had him going into a "American Crime." named best drama, 'Veep" best lawyer and professor in the ABC bunker for a year to watch all the comedy and the miniseries "Olive &eshman drama "How to Get Hamm had been nominated shows he'd missed, emerging with Kitteridge" best limited series.

Away WithMurder."She invoked seventimes beforeforhisporlong hair and a beard.

"The Daily Show" with Jon The next closest network was the words and spirit of 19th-centrayal of Don Draper in the AMC Comedy Central with four. Add in tury American abolitionist Harriet drama and hadn't won. The series Stewart won the Emmy for best the creative arts Emmys awarded Tubman in accepting the award. ended this past year, with Hamm variety show, beating two other "The only thing that separates a week ago and HBO took a total featured in a memorable scene comedy hosts who ended long-runof 43 awards (NBC was second women of color &om anyone else ning programs the year — Comparodied by Emmys host Andy with 12). The fantasy drama is opportunity," Davis said. "You Samberg earlier in the show. It has edy Central colleague Stephen "Game of Thrones" was the mostcannot win an Emmy for roles that been a rough year for the actor, Colbert and CBS "Late Show" host honored program in any single are simply not there." who underwent a stint in rehab David Letterman. Colbert this "Empire" star Taraji P. Henson, and broke up with a longtime month replaced the retired Letteryear, with a total of 12 awards.

"Thanks again, HBO, for believ- another black nominee in the girlfriend, and the emotion showed man on CBS. ing in dragons," said David Benioff, category, stood and applauded Da- on his face.

Stewart, who left "The Daily vis' win. Other A&ican-American "I turned around and realized Show" in August and is being reproducer of"Game of Thrones."

The show's Peter Dinklage won a actresses who prevailed Sunday that people were clapping for me," placed later this month by Trevor best supporting actor award. were Uzo Aduba of "Orange is the he said laterbackstage."Iwas Noah, emerged from his television

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"I have been off of television for six weeks, seven weeks, whatever

it is. This is the first applause I' ve heard," he said. "It is a barren wasteland out there."

'Veep" claimed the top comedy award that ABC's uModern Fam-

ily" had won for five straight years.

In fact, it's only the third different comedy to win an Emmy in nine

years; "30 Rock" had won for the threeyears beforethat.

'Veep" star Julia Louis-Dreyfus has her own winning streak going: it was her fourth straight win as bestcomic actress.Sheread a line she attributed to her show's writers about how it must be an honor to honor her, then said it had actually been said by GOP presidential front-runnerDonald Trump.

"It gets trickier and trickier to satirize this stuff," she said.

Another much-honored actress, Allison Janney, won a supporting trophy for playing the title character in the CBS comedy, "Mom." "Transparent" captured a best comedy actor award for Jef&ey Tambor and a directing award for creator Jill Soloway, giving both winners a chance to pay tribute to the show's transgender themes.

It was a big win for the Amazon streaming service.

Comedy "it" girl Amy Schumer acceptedthe bestvariety sketch series for her Comedy Central show "Inside Amy Schumer."

ILSEE 8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from Sept. 24 to Oct. 1. The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system. Call 536-1888 for more information.

Thursday 10 a.m. — "The Memorial Day Concert."

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

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

6:30 p.m. "Murphys Elementary Trout Planting."

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Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle, "The Carrizo Plain."

7 p.m. — uyou 8i the Law," with Bob Lally and Steve Cilente, "Viewer Questions / Courtroom Conduct."

7:30 p.m. "Inside View," guest Steve Millier, Wine Master."

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

3 p.m. — Chapel ln The Pines Service.

5:30 p.m. "Open Book: Professional Development Day," hosted by Joe Silva, presented byTuolumne County -

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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. — "A Couple of Cupulas," produced by Lloyd Kramer.

8:30 pm. — "Mother Lode Friends of Music: Latin Concert."

Monday 6:30 pm. — "Jenny's Kitch-

en" hosted by Jenny Baxter, "Sumptuous Salsa."

7 p.m. — Bahai Faith.

7:30 p.m. — "Summer Hazards," hosted by John Wade with guest Dr. Dean Kelaita.

Tuesday 10 p.m. — "Area 12/ HICAP: Part 1," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn with guest Debbie Shally.

10:30 p.m. — "Area 12/ HlCAP: Part 2," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn with guest Debbie Shally.

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

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One." 11 a.m. — "Kindness Hero Celebration."

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

by Tuolumne County Office of Education.

7 p.m. — "Mind Matters: Mothering Children With Autism."

8 p.m. — "Ask Attorney Steve: Home Invasion."

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an i s ionsan rizz ies near rove an between Dawson's Wild Cats and the Jackson high school team this Friday. It is expected there will be a large attendance and interest in the home team, which is composed mostly of new blood, and has

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the boys went to practice recently.

35 years ago Sept. 3, 1980 Local sewer and road projects are jeopardized by the Environmental Protection Agency's move to withhold $651 million from California. Funds are being withheldbecause the state legislature failed to pass a bill requiring

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for automobiles. The EPA move holds up the design and constructionofthesewer projectsfor Willow Springs, Mono Vista and Rancho Poquitos — areas of high septic system failures — and kills any chance for rehabilitating the antiquated Sonora sewer system, said John Podri, Tuolumne County Water District No. 2 engineer in chargeofwastewa terprojects."It also makes new grants unlikely," Podri added. "When the EPA controlsthepurse strings,the state can only lose." Other areas with high septic system failures that are next in line for sewer improvements are Crystal Falls, Sonora Meadows and Brentwood Park.

80 years ago Sept. 20, 1935 MUCH A-DOO — Why there should be so much a-doo about McAdoo, the 71-year senator from California who married a 26-yearolddamsel lastJune,isbeyond us. Whether or not he can "do it" should not bother us, and besides, if he can't "do it" his young bride will still be young a few years from now, and with her husband' s money can find someone else who can "do it."

SUICIDE ATTEMPT — Fred Plummer, the Indian who attempted his life with a two-bladed ax last Thursday, is recovering from his wounds at the county Old FolksHome in Sonora.Plummer,

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FROGGY GREMLINS — Pictured above on Oct. 22, 1970, two Bullfrog mascots of Bret Harte High seemed unfazed as their football team trailed Summerville High 14-7 at halftime. Perhaps they knew Bret Harte would make a 21-point comeback in the final period to win a decisive victory. who his mother stated was acting strange for several days and threatening suicide, took an unusual method to rid himself of his earthly troubles. While his mother was getting a little rest from her diligent watch over her son, Plummer slipped away to a closet and with the double-bladed ax started hewinghimselfup.He managed to cut two deep gashes into his head with the weapon, and, either changing his mind or with the thought that this was enough to

enable him to reach the happy hunting grounds, he stopped. It was a gruesome find when Doctor H. H. McGillis arrived and found Plummer still in the closet, in a sitting position and all covered with blood, holding the ax before him clutched in both hands. His wounds have since suKciently healed, and he has been permitted to return home.

BIG GAME — The first football game of the season will be played at Sonora high school

Sept. 10, 1910 • D. S. Johnson, superintendent of Tuolumne Consolidated of California, has informed us that the big dredging plant recently installed above Phoenix Lake is to be dismantledand moved away.

The work of taking the massive machinery apart will commence next Monday. Mr. Johnson does not hesitate to say that the company was deceived in the character of the gravel ground sought to be worked, and that the deception was out and out practice to de&aud. In other and plainer words, the property was "salted," Johnson said. It is clearly evident that some people have been badly stung, and while they seem to be nursing their wounds in silence we understand that a determined effort is being made to hunt out, expose, prosecute and imprison those perpetrating the &aud.

•The Tuolumne Countyhigh school opened last Tuesday with the highest number of pupils in its history in attendance. The heavy influx of new students has caused some delay in getting the school organized on a working basis, but next Monday the classes will have been formed and students assigned studies, and the regular work will proceed without interruption. Fifty-two new students enteredthisterm, recruited from among 90graduates ofgrammar schools in the county. Total enrollment for the first week was 110. Of this number 43 are taking the commercial course and 67 the

Mania," the Commission concluded. Hewas employed at Standard City, where his strange actions alarmed fellow workers.

128 years ago Sept. 3, 1887 NEWS BRIEFS: • Last week several California lions and grizzlies were killed by RobertMunn above Groveland.

That section has always been prolific with lions and bears, more having been killed there than in any other portion of the county.

• For a good time drop in at the Sonora Bottled Beer Depot in Turn Verein Hall.

• Milk Punches, Tit Willow Flips, Yum Yum Brandy Punches, Ko Ko Todies, Pine Apple Punches, Claret Capes, Mint Cocktails smothered in strawberries, New Orleans Cocktails, Continental Lemonades and every style of cold drinks to be had at Keefe's Gem Saloon, Sonora.

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• An incoherent miner was examinedbeforethe Lunacy Commission Thursday, upon which he

Sept. 27, 1854 • The San Jose Telegraph announces that a Mr. David William, a practical machinist of that place, has invented a machine for securing the finest particles of gold by mixing together common ingredients. He intends procuring a patent.

• The miners on the Stanislaus river at the foot of Jackass Gulch are making big strikes. One company of threemen on Saturday last took out ninety ounces.

• A bear and bull fight in the afternoon, and a ball in the evening, will be the attraction at Don Pedro's Bar next Thursday. A good time is anticipated.

• The Placer Hotel, in Sonora, is new and commodious, and is now open to the public. Lodging is by the night or week — &om 50 cent to $1. This establishment will be kept as a First Class hotel with no pains or expenses spared. Many of the rooms are ventilated. Guests

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Here are the movies playing Friday through Oct. 1 at Regal

ring Olivia De Jonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, Kathryn Hahn, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Samuel Stricklen, Patch Darragh, directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Writer/ director/producer M. Night Shyamalan returns to his roots with the terrifying story of a brother and sister who are sent to their grandparents' remote Pennsylvania farm for a weeklong trip.

Once the children discover that the elderly couple is involved in something deeply disturbing, they see their chances of getting back home are growing smaller every day. Rated PG-13. One

Cinemas 10 in Sonora:

A Walk in the Woods Comedy adventure starring Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson, Mary Steenburgen, Nick Offerman, Kristen Schaal, Chrystee Pharris, Sandra Ellis Lafferty, directed by Ken Kwapis. Celebrated travel writer, Bill Bryson, instead of retiring to enjoy his loving and beautiful wife,and large and happy family, challenges himself to hike the Appalachian Trail — 2,200 miles of America's most unspoiled, spectacular and rugged countryside from Georgia to Maine. The peace and tranquility he hopes to find, though, is anything but, once he agrees to being accompanied by the only person he can find willing to join him on the trek — his long lost and former friend Katz, a down-on-his-luck serial philanderer who, after a lifetime of relying on his charm and wits to keep one step ahead of thelaw — seesthe trip as a way to sneak out of paying some debts and sneak into one last adventure before its too late. The trouble is, the two have a completely different definition of the word, "adventure." Now they' re about to find out that when you

push yourself to the edge, the real fun begins. Rated R. One hour, 44 minutes.

Black Mass

Crime drama starringJohnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dakota Johnson, Kevin Bacon, Peter Sarsgaard, Jesse Plemons, Rory Cochrane, directed by Scott Cooper. In 1970s South Boston, FBI Agent John Connolly persuades Irish mobster James "Whitey" Bulger to collaborate with the FBI and eliminate a common enemy: the Italian mob. The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one of the most ruthless and powerful gangsters in Boston history. Rated R. Two hours, 2 minutes.

Everest Adventure thriller starring

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Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway star in the new comedy "The Intern."

Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Robin Wright, Emily Watson, Michael Kelly, Keira Knightley, Sam Worthington and Jake Gyllenhaal, directed

by Baltasar Kormakur. Inspired by theincredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, Everest documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encoun-

tered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 1 minute.

Hotel Transylvania 2 Animated comedy fantasy starring the voices of Adam Sandier, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, and David Spade, directed by Genndy Tartakovsky.

Now that Dracula has opened

the Hotel Transylvania's doors to humans, things are changing for the better; however, Drac is secretly worried that his halfhuman grandson, Dennis, isn' t showing his vampire side. So, while Mavis and Johnny are away, Drac enlists his friends to help him put the boy through a "monster-in-training" boot camp.

But things really get batty when Drac's cantankerous, old-school dad pays an unexpected visit.

Rated PG. One hour, 29 minutes.

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Science fiction thriller starring Dylan O' Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Giancarlo Esposito, Aidan Gillen, Barry Pepper, Rosa Salazar, Lili Taylor, Patricia Clarkson, directed by Wes Ball. In this next chapter of the epic "Maze Runner" saga, Thomas and his fellowGladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimagi-

nable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD's vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all. Rated PG-13.

Two hours, 11 minutes.

The Intern Comedy starring Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo, Anders Holm, JoJo Kushner, Andrew Rannells, Adam Devine, Zack Pearlman, directed

by Nancy Meyers. Starting a new job can be a difficult challenge, especially if you' re already retired. Looking to get back into the game, 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker seizes the opportunity to become a senior intern at an online fashion site. Ben

soon becomes popular with his younger co-workers, including Jules Ostin, the boss and founder of the company. Whittaker's charm, wisdom and sense of humor help him develop a special bond andgrowing friendship with Jules. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 1 minute.

The Visit Thriller horror film star-

Drama starring Priscilla Shirer, T.C. Stallings, Karen Abercrombie, Alex Kendrick, MichaelJr.,Beth Moore, andAlena Pitts, directed by Alex Kendrick.

Tony and Elizabeth Jordan have it all — great jobs, a beautiful daughter, and their dream house.

But appearances can be deceiving. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan' s world is actually crumbling under the strain of a failing marriage. While Tony basks in his professional success and flirts with temptation, Elizabeth resigns herself to increasing bitterness. But their lives take an unexpected turn when Elizabeth meets her newest client, Miss Clara, and is challenged to establish a "war room" and a battle plan of prayer for her family. As Elizabeth tries to fight for her family, Tony's hidden struggles come to light. Tony must decide if he will make amends to his family and prove Miss Clara's wisdom that victories don't come by accident. Rated PG. Two hours.

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OIII OWN FOOTHIlls HOSPICE ART AUCTION:The 17th annual Hospice of Amador and Calaveras Art on The Lawn Art Auction will be held on Friday at Karmere Winery in Plymouth; the event begins at 6 p.m. with champagne and appetizers and viewing of art by local artists; live auction begins at 7 p.m.; live jazz performance by Jack Riordan and his sister Ellen Edwards, with local wine, an authentic Italian dinner by Teresa's Place, and both a silent auction and raffle; all proceeds benefit Hospice of Amador and Calaveras; tickets are $50; hospiceofamador.org, 223-5500.

JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO: 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.

SUTTER CREEK THEATER: Leftover Cuties, jazzy indie pop, Friday, 8 p.m. (tickets $19 advance, $21 on Saturday). The Flatlanders, Oct. 2. Calico, Oct. 10. Rita Hosking, Nov. 7. Red Moon Road, Nov. 8.

Lacy J. Da lton, Nov. 28;44 Main St., Sutter Creek; suttercreektheater.corn.

WAllE BOB HOPE THEATRE:Swan Lake, Oct. 8. Come Together: The Beatles Concert Experience, Oct. 10. The Temptations Review, Oct. 23. Pink Floyd Concert Experience, Nov. 7.

Natalie Cole, Dec. 4 (tickets on sale today); 242 E. Main St., Stockton; stocktonlive.corn, 373-1400.

CAPITAL STAGE: "Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play," by Anne Washburn, runs through Oct, 4; 2215 J St., Sacramento; capstage.org, 916995-5464.

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

CROCKER ART MUSEUM: David

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Los Angeles-based Leftover Cuties, who performed earlier this year at Twisted Oak Winery in Vallecito, will return to the foothills when the band plays the Sutter Creek Theater on Friday.

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

FRESNO CONVENTION CENTER: West American Truck Show, Saturday and Sunday. Judas Priest with guest Mastodon, Saroyan Theatre,Oct.23.Godsmack, Saroyan Theatre, Nov. 8. The Nutcracker, Nov. 28; fresnoconventioncenter. corn.

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Ramon Ayala, Friday. Chris Cornell, Sunday. Richard Marx, Sept. 30.

Bram Stoker's "Dracula," Oct. 4.

"Annie," Oct. 6 and 7. UB40, Oct. 9. For King and Country, Oct. 11.

Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers, Oct. 15. Olivia NewtonJohn,Oct.16.Rosanne Cash, Oct.

17. An Evening with Rob Lowe, Oct. 22. Sinbad, Oct. 23. War, Oct. 29. Vladimir Chernov, Oct. 30.

Riverdance, Nov. 10 to 12. Elf The Musical, Nov. 17 to 18; 1000 I St., downtown Modesto; galloarts.org, 338-3105.

HAGGIN MUSEUM: The 29th annual Pastel Society of the West Coast Open Exhibition, through Sunday. "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.

SACRAMENTO STATE: "Treasure Revealed: Art from the Sacramento State Art Collection," free exhibit running through today; "The Underlying Aspiration to Cast More Shade," through Friday; "Going Forward, Looking Back," collective

works by Sac State art instructor Brenda Louie, running through Oct. 24 at the University Library Gallery Annex; "Earth Island," free exhibit running through Dec. 19 at the University's Library Gallery, a reception will be held 5 to 8 p.m. tonight; 916-278-6166, 916-278-4189.

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 575-9615 for reservations, 606-7948 for more information.

WEST SIDE THEATRE:"Blithe Spirit" presented by the West Side Players, runs Oct. 23 to Nov. 1; 1331 Main St., Newman; westsidetheatre.

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BEVOIII ASIAN ART MUSEUM: "First Look," through 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, 415-5813500.

DE YOUNG MUSEUM: "Richard Diebenkorn Prints: Celebrating an Acquistion," through Oct. 4; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; famsf.org, 415-750-3600.

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