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Summerville resents 'Little Sho of Horrors' • What: 'Little Shop of Horrors.'

• When: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; also Nov. 19 to 21.

• Where: Summerviiie High School.

• Tickets: $10 adults, $8 students and seniors for evening shows; $8 adults, $6 students for matinees.

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Connections Visual and PerformingArts Academy and Summerville High School students present the musical "Little Shop of Horrors" this weekend and next.

The comedy — about a maneating plant — was a smash hit on Broadway and in Hollywood.

The music features a combination of styles from doo-wop to Motown. The play contains some adultthemes so parentalguidance issuggestedfor children 12 and younger.

This play was originally directed by the late Richard Kuebler, and

O' Connell with Jake BranscumHiguera, who plays the plant. is now co-directed by Van Gordon with musical direction by Jim Wells. Tickets are available at the door, in the school office or online at summbears.k12.ca.us.

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'Almost, Maine' features six actors playing multiple roles • What: 'Almost, Maine.'

• When: Saturday to Dec. 20.

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

• Tickets: $1 7 students, $22 seniors, $25 general admission.

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The romantic comedy "Almost, Maine" opens Saturday and runs until Dec. 20 at Stage 3 Theatre in downtown Sonora.

The final show of the company's 2015 season, this John Carianipenned play tells a story of love, loss and longing in a series of nine vignettes — with the six actors playing multiple roles.

"Almost, Maine" premiered at the Portland Stage Company in Portland, Maine in 2004 and opened off Broadway in 2006.

"I fell in love with the script when I read it over a year ago," said director Rocky Rhoades. "And I'm so happy to have this opportunity. 'Almost, Maine' is a fictional unincorporated town in northern Maine populatedby everyday people in sometimes extraordinary situations. It's about all the things that make us and break us, love, longing, loss and it's a great show for the whole family during the holiday season."

The cast is an assortment of Stage 3 newcomers and veterans.

Sara Jessica Garcia plays three roles, and this is her first time performing with Stage 3.

"My experience with Stage 3 has been great so far, and I' ve met a lotofgreatpeople,"she said."I'm really looking forward to performing in such a unique and intimate space."

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When it comes to playing multiple characters, Garcia had a difficult time picking a favorite.

"I honestly can't pick a favorite characterbecause they're allso different,"she said.eWith Ginette

I get to be such a dork. With Sandrine I get to bring to life a painfully awkward situation that I'm sure almost everyone can relate to.

And the slapstick element of my scene as Marvalyn is something fun that I' ve never gotten to do before."

Also new to Stage 3 Theatre is Central Valley actress Sheri Garland.She has been in numerous productions for Stockton Civic Theatre, Delta College and Community Theatre of Linden. She' s also appeared in many short films.

"I'm excited to be working in the Stage 3 spacebecauseit'san intimate venue with a thrust stage configuration, and the people are so close to you that you don't have to worry so much about being 'big' or exaggerating your movement and volume," she said.eYou can

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relax into the character and communicate the emotions of the characters in a much more genuine

way. You share the space with the audience and I like that a lot."

How does Garland approach playing three different people in one show?

"I'm approaching each one as a separate play with each relating to the other only by locale," she said.

"Each character is distinctly different in character and in what they are going through personally, so they must be played as such."

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Garcia and Hugo F. Martinez, who is also Stage 3's resident technical director, star in the new production "Almost, Maine." ing the Same Dress" from earlier this season.

"I have had the great pleasure of performing in many spaces, but Stage 3 is special and far and away one of my favorites," Kentta said.

"Iprefertheintimacy of Stage 3's small space (over) the vastness of many proscenium stages."

Playing multiple characters in

the same show is something new and exciting for this Elly-winning actress.

"I have always wanted to play several, well-developed characters in a single show," Kentta said. "It is exciting, challenging and a bit scary, but I am so glad to finally get the opportunity."

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Sierra RepertoryTheatre putstwist onChares Dickens classic • What: 'A Columbia Christmas Carol.'

• When: Friday through Dec. 20.

• Where: Fallon House Theater, Columbia State Historic Park.

•Tickets:$28 to $45 depending on date and time.

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Sierra Repertory Theatre presents a brand new adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic with "A Columbia Christmas Carol," playing at the Fallon House Theater Friday through Dec. 20.

SRT co-founder Doug Brennan recreates the English tale in a heart-warming Gold Rush story set in Columbia during the 1860s.

In Brennan's version, Scrooge "takes supper" at the City Hotel.

Scrooge and Marley are partners at the Douglass Saloon.

The Ghost of Christmas Present is a rough-around-the-edges prospector dripping in gold.

Mother Lode favorite Don Bilotti plays Scrooge in a production that will retain Dickens' message of Rich Miller /Courtesy pho to warmth, generosity and goodwill.

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when it comes to tinkering with scripts, took on the job. He didn' t set out to change much, but soon found Dickens' old English language out of place. ''While it's superb, it doesn't fit coming out of the mouths of 1850s Gold Rush-type characters in America," he said.

Brennan's ghosts banter with Scrooge. So does a member of a group that originated during the Gold Rush — E Clampus Vitus.

Brennan added other details, many of them factual. For example,there'sa reference to bricks from Columbia buildings that were tomdown during the Gold Rush. Miners really did demolish buildings, eager to get to the gold

according to Jones.

"Take the gothic darkness of industrial London, add three time-traveling ghosts and mix all that together with the humor, the passion and the drive of the 1860s Gold Rush in Columbia and you havean idea oftheevening that awaits you and your entire

family," he said. "Be the 6rst to see what is sure to become a holiday standard."

"A Columbia Christmas Carol" runs Friday through Dec. 20 with performances Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; some Thursdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets range from $28 to $45 depending on date and time, with senior and student discounts available.

For tickets and more information, visit sierrarep.org or call the Box Office at 532-3120.

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The plot is familiar: Awakened at the stroke of midnight, Ebenezer Scrooge encounters three visions — of his past, his present and his future — and wakes to realize the true spirit of Christmas.

But the settings (the saloon, Fallon House Hotel, the streets of Columbia) and the ghosts (a madam, a prospector and a gun6ghter) are unique to the Gold Rush.

Jones and Brennan, part of a group of University of the Pacific students who founded the theatre in 1979, came up with the idea of giving the classic story a regional bent.

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Patrice Pike, guitarist return as duo to Black Bart • What: Patrice Pike concert.

• When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

• Where: Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys.

• Admission: $25 door, $20 advance.

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Award-winning Austin singersongwriter Patrice Pike returns to the Black Bart Playhouse in Murphys this weekend.

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Pike has built a loyal following in the Sierra foothills based on her multiple performances at both the High Sierra and Strawberry music festivals. She and her band have appearednumerous times at Black Bart over the past dozen years, and she's recorded two well received live albums at the venue.

The first, "Live at the Brushwood Lounge," was an acoustic performance with her and Sutton.

The duo began playing together as teenagers in the Dallas area. The two eventually found their way to Austin, where they formed the seminal Austin jam band Sister 7.

During the 1990s, they wrote and recordedtwo top 40 Billboard

hits, and the band toured internationally, opening for the likes of the Dave Matthews Band, Blues Traveler, and many others.

Aftera decade ofrelentlesstouring,and a new album ready for release, the band was a casualty of the much publicized ouster of the legendary Clive Davis at Arista Records. The band members ultimately went their separate ways, and bothPike and Suttonhave theirown indieprojectsbased in Austin. They also continue to playtogether semi-regularly as an acoustic duo, although they haven't visited the foothills together since the spring of 2006.

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After some considerable time away, Pike is excited to return to the Sierra foothills.

"It's been way too long," said Pike, whose repeat visits to Murphys have earned her not only fans but many friends. "Wayne and I love the way our duo show has evolved, and we can't wait to share some old favorites and some new tunes at the Bart. It's going to be sweet!"

Doors open at 7 p.m. Saturday for the 7:30 p.m. show.

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Co Umbi aJazzSeriesshowcasesX Factor'sEaineGibbs • What: Jazz concert.

• When: Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

• Where: Dogwood Theater, Columbia College.

• Tickets: $20 • Information: 588-5211

The Columbia Jazz Series will feature two guest artists during a pair of weekend concerts.

Vocalist Elaine Gibbs has been afeatured artistatthe collegejazz festivals for the last three years.

She has been a professional singer for more than 30 years, but was recently "discovered" by Simon Cowell and was a finalist on the first season of "The X Factor" television show.

She went on to take third place on the show and that exposure led to many other recording and performing opportunities.

Film scores and television trackshave long been a part of Gibbs' story including voiceovers for Disney Studios and a collaboration duet with the late Ollie Woodson of The Tempta-

college's 20-piece Big Band.

Some of the songs will include thejazz classics"At Last,""I've Got Rhythm," "When I Fall in Love," "What a Difference a Day Makes" and Smoky Robinson's "Ooh, Baby Baby."

The other featured guest artist with the Big Band will be sax and flute virtuoso Paul Contos.

Contos has been performing with the Columbia Jazz Series for more than 20 years and he leads workshops at the annual Columbia College jazz festivals.

A San Francisco Bay Area native, Contos has been saxophone clinician for the Monterey Jazz Festival since 1984. He has done studio work in Hollywood and London and toured worldwide, including annual tours of Japan and Braziland performing at jazz festivals in the Netherlands, Italy, Tahiti, Canada, Vienna and Paris.

Contos will be featured soloist with Gibbs and the Big Band on both sax and flute. As a woodwind specialist he will perform

will include "It's Only a Paper Moon,""Teach Me Tonight" and Cole Porter's "Love For Sale."

The concerts will start at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m.

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Art Night features exhibits, live music, fundraiser mance ofthe Mountain Melody Women's Chorus from Calaveras County will perform a one-hour concert at the historic Red Church beginning at 8 p.m. The 18-voicechoir has performed for more than 10 years, bringing theirvoices together into resonating harmonies and sharing an eclectic blend of musical

• What: Art Night.

•W hen: Satu rday,5to 8 p.m .

• Where: Downtown Sonora.

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individuals to create their own ceramic art with guidance from artist Gini Seibert.

• Aloft Art Gallery shines the spotlight on its award-winning cadre of three-dimensional

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north end of town. Church doors open at 7:30 p.m. with a suggested donation of $10 per person.

Each month, Art Night offers a host of award-winning performers and artists, sharing their best with visitors and locals alike.

Between 5 and 8 p.m., historic downtown Sonora's creative arts and culture district presents live

ware. Featured are Alexis Halstead,Larisa Stevenson, Marta Magistrali and Chris "Kina" Halley. During the evening, Magistrali will build a new piece of sculpture and demonstrate the "sgraffito technique," where the artist scratches a design into the surface. "I like to make things — and if it has fur, feathers orfoliage,allthe better," she said. Since 1983, she has taught at various community colleges. Currently, she is one of Columbia College's ceramics instructors. "I learn from my students every semester," she said. The Aloft also welcomes photographer Gary Johnson to its membership.

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This year's event features an afternoon of high tea, music, entertainment, crafts and merriment. The "Teddy Bear Tea" will take place from 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday at the Mark Twain Hall at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp.

Under the direction of Fairy Godmother, Kathy Mazzaferro,

this year's entertainment aims to be a more interactive event for allguests.More than 20 local actors have volunteered their

time and will be singing and dancing their way throughout the afternoon.

Every table will have a special fairytalecharacter — from Cinderella to Peter Pan — as a host. Guests are encouraged to dress up and can even attend as theirfavorite fairytale princess or other character.

Ticketsare $27 for adults and children 10 and older, while children's tickets for those 9 and younger are $15.

Reservations are required and may be made by calling 7539700.

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'After 8' concertwill be heldat the RedChurch in downtownSonora

Ventana Art Gallery's window will feature paintings by Studio B artists Rayna Coller (left), Sherie Drake (center) and Linda Webb (right) along with Allison Blansit. classic Beach Boy hits.

• Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe welcomes folk singer Sandy Shoor playing classic American folk, while the Sonora Photo Club shows their awardwinning photos on the shop's walls.

• Legends Books, Antiques and Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Soda Fountain presents the debut of guitarist Neil Fromm's newest band. Fromm is a long-time local favorite, who is also in the Hills Brothers Blues Band.

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• Runway Kchange introduces sister and brother Taylor and Cody Harrelson for their Art Night debut, singing and playing a blend of indie songs with vocals and guitar.

• Cole Video will host Chuck Waldman's "Holiday Art Show," which will feature oil paintings of the Sierra, California coast and France.

• Mountain Home Gifts welcomes storyteller B.Z. Smith, who will appear from 5 to 7 p.m.

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telling short stories from her newly-released CD, "Striking Up Gold Mountain." (See story, page

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• Funky Junk hosts the Lost Dogs,a four-piece classicrock 'n' roll band for their Art Night debut.

• Backspace invites art strollers to hear Kelly Flynn and Lita Hope for a night of original songs and blues tunes.

• Banyan Tree presents the bluegrass, Americana songs performed by Potluck, a fourpiece string band. Visual artists include works by award-winning watercolor artist Pam Pederson, the author of "Old World Bridges of Yosemite," who teaches for the Yosemite Conservancy, and paintings by one of her students, Patricia Tippett. Also on view is a collection of works by local jewelry makers.

• Servente's Historic Saloon welcomes back Peg Reza's Blue Shoes Band, playing a diverse collection of swingin' blues and hot tunes from the early 20th century.

• Ventana Art Gallery presents its closing reception for renowned oil painter Leslie Hurst. Her exhibition, "The French Connection," features more than 26 paintings that Hurst created during her travels

Aloft Art Gallery features artwork by ceramic artists Chris "Kina" Halley (above, left), Marta Magistrali (above, right), and Alexis Halstead (below) as well as Larisa Stevenson (pictured on cover).

• Studio B is the only working studio and gallery currently in the historic downtown. It features works by Allison Blansit, Irene Deaver, Sherie Drake, Linda Webb,and Rayna Coller.

• Talulah's Restaurant offers its ongoing exhibition of works by Sonora artist Rebecca Spaan, who composes large

dents a chance to display their artwork, creating a rotating student art gallery for the public to enjoy. In addition, the shop sports one of Judy Grossman's downtown murals.

• Downtown Shoes welcomes the Magnolia Rhythm Trio, the multi-talented American folk group that features

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• It's Yo Good Yogurt works in cooperation with local high schoolartteachers to offer stu-

of bluegrass fun where the audience gets to join in. Also on view are visual artworks by Geoff Wynne, Brenda Gorsky and John Roman Jackson.

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TIIURSUAV SOAP BOX FILM:A movie of the 1941 Sonora Soap BoxDerby willbe shown and discussed at the nextTuolumne County Historical Society meeting; 7 p.m.; Tuolumne County Library, community room, 480 Greenley Rd., Sonora; free admission.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE:Sierra Repertory Theatre production starring Scott Viets; today through Nov. 22 at the East Sonora Theater, 13891 Mono Way; sierrarep.org, 532-3120.

FRIRAV FILM FESTIVAL:Sixth annual ITSA Film Festival will be held Friday through Sunday.; free admission; Sonora Opera Hall; ITSAFilmFestival.

corn. (Page 10) LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS:Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy and Summerville High School presents comedy; play contains some adult themes, parental guidance suggested for children 12 and younger; tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors for evening shows, which begin at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Nov. 19, 20 and 21; matinee performances are at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Nov. 21; ticket prices for matinees are $8 adults, $6 students and seniors; tickets available at the door, in the school office, or online at summbears.k12.ca.us, under the "Connections"

link. (Page 3) COLUMBIA CHRISTMAS CAROL:Sierra Repertory Theatre will present "A Columbia Christmas Carol," a new version of the Charles Dickens classic; Friday through Dec. 20 at the Fallon House Theater in Columbia State Historic Park; sierra rep.org, 532-31 20. (Page 5) JAMES ANDTHE GIANT PEACH:Mountain Youth and CommunityTheatre presents RoaldDahl's"James and the GiantPeach" at 14372 Cuesta Court in East Sonora; 7 p.m.

Friday, 2 and 7 p.m .Saturday,2 p.m .Sunday; tickets are $15 adult, $10 children and seniors; mountainyouthact. corn,874-6408.

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

SATURUA V CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL:St. Patrick's Christmas Festival will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall, 98W. Jackson St., Sonora; Christmas gift baskets, crafts, and books will be available along with fair trade items and baked goods; quiche breakfast will be served from 7 to 10 a.m., and lunch, consisting of tostadas, burritos, and quesadillas, will be served from 10 a.m. until sold out; door prizes and cash prizes of $500, $200, and $50 will be awarded at 7 p.m., winners do not need to be present to win; admission is free; 532-7139.

PADDLE WITH THE SALMON:Tuolumne River Trust canoe tours to witness salmon spawning; 10 a.m.Saturday and Sunday; tuolumne.org.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR:30th annual Greeley

Hill Christmas Craft Fair will be held Saturday, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.;and Sunday,10 a.m .to 2 p.m .in the Greeley Hill Community Hall, 10332 Fiske Rd.; hand-crafted items, food and more; 878-3569, 878-3034.

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

SOUP BUFFET:The Women's Fellowship of Sonora United Methodist Church will present its annual Soup Buffet, Gift and Bake Sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; buffet includes the choice of several homemade soups, dessert, rolls and beverage for $9; baked goods, gifts and other items will be for sale; fundraiser for the ministries of the Women's Fellowship, which helps support local groups and charities; 90Yaney Ave. Sonora;

lorrainev63@comcast.net, 536-1206.

ALMOST MAINE:Stage 3Theatre will present the romantic comedy "Almost, Maine," directed by Rocky Rhoades, through Dec. 20 at 208 S. Green St. in downtown Sonora; stage3.org, 536-1778; a preview night will be held at 6 p.m. Friday; tickets $25, including refreshments and glass of wine; benefits the TP Chapter of the PE.O Sisterhood; call 532-6491 for preview tickets. (Page 4) SECOND SATURDAY:Downtown Sonora businesses and art galleries host exhibits and live music; 5 to 8 p.m.; "After 8" concert featuring Mountain Melody Women's Chorus to benefit Butte Fire victims; 8 p.m. at the Red Church; $10; 2ndsaturdayartnight.org. (Page 8) BUTTE FIRE BENEFIT:Concert to support Butte Fire victims; an array of classical and Broadway music will be presented by a group of musicians

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'AFTER 8' CONCERT Butte Fire benefit show at the Red Church features Mountain Melody Women's Chorus (Story: Page 8)

MUSICON THETOWN BLACK OAK CASINO:Good LuckThrift Store Outfit (photo below), tonight, 8 p.m., "Notes for Notes" benefit series with optional donations being accepted by the Calaveras Humane Society. Busta Groove, Bay Area party band, Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.;19400Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne;blackoakcasino.corn.

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PATRICE PIKE Austin-based singer-songwriter returns to Black Bart Playhouse in Murphys (Story: Page 6) EMBERZ:Leilani Villamor, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m; 177 S. Washington St., Sonora.

ITSA FILM FESTIVAL Sixth annual festival will be held this weekend at the Sonora Opera Hall (Story: Page 10)

GYPSY SHACK:Lords of the Southern M ines, CesspoolSalesmen, Friday,8 p.m .

The Great West End, What Eats Hydra, Every Atlas, The Avalon Sunrise, Saturday, 8 p.m.; 18145 Main St., Jamestown.

COOL JAZZ Columbia Jazz Series features two guest artists (Story: Page 7)

RAWHIDE SALOON:DJ 17:40, Friday, 9 p.m.SaddleTramps Band,Saturday,8

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p.m., $20 at door; 18260Highway 108, Jamestown.

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from Amador County; 6:30 p.m.; presented at the San Andreas Community Covenant Church, 261 Treat Ave.; refreshments and coffee will be served during intermission; tickets are $25 each and can be purchased in advance by calling 754-5816 or 754-3881 or at the door.

JAZZ CONCERTS:Vocalist Elaine Gibbs, an X-Factor finalist and R8tB singer, will be joined by sax and flute virtuoso Paul Contos and the 20-pieceBig Band;DogwoodTheater,Columbia College; 7 p.m .Saturday and 2 p.m .Sunday; reserved seating tickets are $20, on sale now at Mountain Bookshop and the college bookstore; 588-5126. (Page 7) PATRICE PIKE:An acoustic evening with Patrice Pike and guitarist Wayne Sutton will be held at 7:30 p.m.; Black BartTheater, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door, advance tickets available in Sonora at Live

Oak Music, in Angels Camp at Aeolian Harp, in Murphys at Sustenance Books, and in Arnold at Sierra Nevada Adventure Co.; brushwoodlounge.

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SIIIIIIAV PANCAKE BREAKFAST:Chispa Parlor 139 of the Native Sons of the Golden West will serve a Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Native Sons Hall, 389 Main St. in Murphys.; pancakes, scrambled eggs,sausage,biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee and hot chocolate will be served for $7 adults, $3 children 10 and younger; 728-8902.

TEDDY BEARTEA:Join the Soroptimists of Calaveras County for an afternoon of high tea, music, entertainment, crafts and merriment; the EnchantedTeddy Bear Tea will take place from 1

to 4 p.m.; MarkTwain Hall at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp; tickets are $27 for adults and children 10 and older, children's tickets for those 9 and younger are $15; reservations are required and can be made by calling 753-9700.

JUST DANCE:Ballroom, swing, Latin and country-western dancing; all ages are welcome and no partner is necessary; 1 to 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of the 49ers in Columbia; $5 donation to benefit the church's Historic Sanctuary Restoration and Maintenance Fund; 532-1859.

NOIIIIAY MLAA MEEllNG: Mother Lode Art Association meeting at 1 p.m.; acclaimed local oil painter Chuck Waldman will conduct a demonstration; memberswillhave a cookie exchange;Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Rd., Sonora.

TIIESIIAV SONORA COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE:All ages welcome and no experience necessary; 6 p.m. each Tuesday; free; Courthouse Park in downtown Sonora; 984-3774.

WEIIIIESIIAY UNE 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.

DANCE LESSONS:All-A-Round Wunders teach choreographed ballroom dance lessons; all ages welcome; 6 p.m. each Wednesday; Tuolumne County Senior Center, 540 Greenley Rd., Sonora; $5 per week; 5864073.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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are the eighth season of "I Almost Got Away With It" for Discovery Channel, the documentary "The Tenor from Abidjan," and a feature film starting production next year.

At 2:15 p.m. Saturday, director Robert Rippenberger presents "7 Days in Syria" feature documentry followed by a discussion workshop.

In the most dangerous country in the world for journalists, News-

"Mermaids on Mars" is nominated for best animated film.

"Cyclic" is nominated in the drama category.

week Middle East editor, Janine di Giovanni, risks it all to bear wit-

by all sides to end the bloodshed."

This year's judges are Stuart

ness in the film, ensuring that the

Martin, who worked as an art di-

world knows about the sufFering of the Syrian people.

Angelina Jolie Pitt said, " '7 Days in Syria' gives a window into the lives of families struggling to survive on the frontlines of the Syriaconfi ict.Theircourage and resilience shines through in impossible circumstances. I hope their stories will inspire greater efforts

rector for United Artists, and John Weselcouch, who first appeared on the big screen in Paramount Vantage's "Like Crazy" (2011), and has since acted in a number of films and TV series, including Universal Pictures' "The Purge" (2013).

Awards will be handed out at the conclusion of the festival at 4 p.m. Sunday.

'Almost,Ma ine'opens Saturday atStage 3 Wine tasting, Continued from Page 4 Stage 3 has been a home away from home for Matthew Leamy for many years, but most of his work has been backstage.

In "Almost, Maine" he gets to stretch his acting muscles a bit, playing four different characters.

While playing the other side of the stage is something a bit different for Leamy, he's up for the challenge.

"It actually came as a bit of a surprise. When Rocky first asked me to join the cast I was assuming that it would be a smaller role," Leamy said. "It's been a very long time since I focused only on acting.

Even in other roles I' ve done at Stage 3, I was also working tech at the same time."

Matthew Hobgood is fresh off his appearance in "Equivocation"

at Murphys Creek Theatre and his Elly-win for best leading actor in a comedy in Community Theatre of Lindens' "Leading Ladies." This is his second role with Stage 3 after appearing as the desk clerk in the 2015 season opener, "Hughie."

"I'm sothrilled tobe atStage 3 again and working with this cast is amazing," he said. "The group of actors that Rocky put together are truly outstanding."

Also, in "Almost, Maine" is Stage 3s' resident technical director Hugo F. Martinez. He directed this season's "Seascape with Sharks and Dancer," but this is his first time under the lights at Stage 3.

Martinez is no stranger to the

stagehaving appeared in numerous productions in the Central Valley. He recently received an Elly nomination for his role in "Romeo and Juliet" at San Joaquin Delta

College.

"The difFerence,form eatleast, is the freedom I have as an actor on stage," he said. "Unlike some of the limitations you can experience from tech departments, on stage I can just play and cut loose."

Rhoades said he "could not be more excited about this cast and crew, and this show." " 'Almost, Maine' is sweet, funny and touching and it's the perfect cure for the winter blues," he said.

"I'm lucky to work with some people I' ve had the pleasure of directing in the past and the newcomers are really bringing it. The play is really coming together and many times I just feel privileged to sit back and watch these talented people work. If you love 'Almost, Maine' — and I hope you willthe actors and the amazing crew get all the credit."

"Almost, Maine" opens Saturday and plays until Dec. 20, with four shows a week: Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7 p.m. with live music in the lobbyan hour beforecurtain,and Saturdayand Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m.

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Matthew Leamy and Sheri Garland in "Almost, Maine."

book signing event ontap An event from 4 to 7 p.m.

Saturday at Dori's Tea Cottage andCafe,18744 Main St. in Groveland, combines wine tasting with a book signing.

Yosemite Cellars vintners Ron and Cheryl Harms will pour their just-released wines from the2012 vintage.

Dori Jones will also be autographing her new cookbook, "Dori's Tea Cottage and Cafe Recipes."

The pre-paid event is $25 per person, which includes wine tasting, gourmet hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Call 962-5300 for reservations.

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PEANNING AHEAD IIBIIENBEB ~ COUNTRY CONCERT:Country music artist Darryl Worley will perform an acoustic show at the Willow Creek Lounge at Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne; 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 19; Stephen Hogan will also perform; $20 tickets W orl e y available atThe Gift Basket; blackoakcasino.corn.

OPEN READING:Third Friday Open Reading will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20; Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe, 140 S.W ashington St., downtown Sonora; sign-ins begin at 6:30 p.m. for poets and prose writers to read from their original work during a five-minute time slot; the featured reader is Sequoia The Storyteller, author of "The Torian Tri-point: A Fantasy Series: Book One: Herapin, and Book Two: The Pantorians." Admission is free; for more information, call Denella Kimura at 532-6561.

THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP: Murphys CreekTheatre will present "The Mystery of Irma Vep" by Charles Ludlam, a spoof of Gothic melodramas; Friday, Nov. 20, through Dec. 20; Black

Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; murphyscreektheatre.org, 728-8422.

the Mother Lode food project green bag program and help with the dinner will be accepted; 532-4850, 536-1206, lorrainev63@comcast.net.

BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER:Young Ladies Institute of St. Patrick's Catholic Church will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee's in Sonora; $5 per person; 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21; tickets available at the door or by calling 532-5955.

SONORA CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL: Featuring 150 craft artists; live entertainment includes the T Sisters, Joe Craven Band, Golden Bough, Sourdough Slim and more; street performers, festive food and drink; Friday through Sunday, Nov. 27 to 29, opens daily at 10 a.m.; Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora; fireonthemountain.corn, 533-3473.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRE: Handcrafted gifts and homemade sweets, raffle, food; Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22,10 a.m.to 4 p.m.;M urphys Diggins,340 Tom Bell Rd.,Murphys;890-7943.

TURKEY IN A BARREL:The Mokelumne Hill Community Historical Trust will host its 32nd annual "Turkey In A Barrel" fundraising dinner at the Mokelumne HillTown Hall; barrelsmokedturkey,home-baked desserts, surprise door prize and an array of raffle and live auction items; Saturday, Nov. 21,6p.m. social hour,7 p.m. dinner; adults $20, seniors $1 2, children 5 to 12 are $7, those younger than 5 and older than 80 are free; 286-1834.

DESSERT AUCTION:Soroptimist International ofTwain Harte will hold its annual Dessert Auction on Tuesday,

CHRISTMAS PARADE:The 32nd annual Historic Downtown Sonora Christmas Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 27, rain or shine; sonoraca. corn, 532-7725. union Democrat /File photo

The 32nd annual Historic Downtown Sonora Christmas Parade will be held Friday, Nov. 27. The deadline for parade entries is Wednesday, Nov.18. Forms are available on sonoraca.corn.

Nov. 24, at the Twain Harte Golf Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; home-baked pies, cookies, holiday treats and decorative items will be sold at auction; $15 includes lunch; proceeds benefit Soroptimist International ofTwain Harte; RSVP by Nov. 18 by calling 743-1505.

POTLUCK DINNER:A Potluck

Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be held at Sonora United Methodist Church, 90Yaney Ave., Sonora; Thursday, Nov. 26, noon to 3 p.m.; turkey, roast pork, and a vegetarian main dish will be provided along with mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, gravy and rolls; for the potluck, bring a dessert or salad; donations of canned food for

ANGELS OPEN HOUSE:Merchants in downtown historic Angels Camp offer festive treats, local wine tasting and a sidewalk sale; caroling, live music, community Christmas tree lighting; Saturday, Nov. 28, 4 to 8 p.m.; Parade of Lights starts at 5 p.m. and showcases a wide range of holiday-themed floats, bands, children's and equestrian entries; after the parade Santa will visit with children at the Calaveras Visitors Bureau along Main Street; christmasofangels. corn.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY LIBRARY: Barbara Young is the featured artist for October and November at the rotating "Art in the Library" exhibit; features watercolor paintings of animals, landscapes, buildings, and people; 533-5507.

VENTANA ART GALLERY:Features artists from throughout California; exhibits include Leslie Hurst, "The French Connection," through Nov. 22; Beth Little from Nov. 27 to Jan. 3; 48 S. Washington St., Sonora; ventanagallery.corn, 588-0297.

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; Aloft's featured artists for November and December are four ceramic artists â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Marta Magistrali, Alexis Halstead, Larisa Stevenson and Chris "Kina" Halley; 167 S. Washington St., Sonora; aloftartgallery.corn, 533-8604.

gallery; offers local artists without a venue a place to show their art on Second Saturday Art Night; various mediums featured, including photography, jewelry and ceramics; featured artists for November are Linda Webb and Irene Deaver; 19 W. Bradford St., Sonora (above the Ventana Art Gallery).

HOVEY WINERY:Sue King is featured for November and December; 350-A Main St., Murphys; hoveywine.corn, 728-9999.

ART ON MAIN: Featured artist for November is Duane Papais; more than 30 artists displayed at gallery; 466-B Main St., Murphys; artonmainmurphys.corn, 728-1888.

MEADOW M O NT SHOPPING CENTER:Arts of Bear Valley displays watercolor paintings by Nancy Macomber and photography

by Jim Sells during the month of November; 2182 Highway 4, Arnold; artsofbearvalley.org.

ART STUDIO B:Working studio and

PE T ROGLYPHE GALLERY:

Workshops include Dale Laitinen's "Paint the Sierra Watercolor Workshop" Friday to Sunday; 8317 Main St., Mokelumne Hill; gallerypetroglyphe.corn, 286-1387.

SERVENTE'S HISTORIC SALOON: Cary McGrew and Winnifred Wilson are featured in the window display; 64 S. Washington St., Sonora.

STAGE 3THEATRE:Artwork by Pat Gray,Susie Hoffman and Renee Rondon ison display;208 S.Green St., downtown Sonora; stage3.org.

TOWN HALL ARTS:Includes a variety of professional art supplies, classes and a gallery of local work (Galerie Copper); Classes include "Oil," Monday afternoons through Nov. 23; Copperopolis Town Square, 145 Stone St.; townhallarts.corn, 785-2050.

Dale Laitinen will host a "Paint the Sierra Watercolor Workshop" this weekend at Petroglyphe Gallery in Mokelumne Hill.

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' trikin Up old Mountain'pa setfor undayatsaoon emerged was "Overland Girl," a nine-chapter historical 6ction account of one family's journey West.

This summer, Smith flew to Kansas City, Missouri — one of the main jumping off points for wagon trains heading to California.

"From the air, I could see the

• What: 'Striking Up Gold Mountain' CD release party.

• When: Sunday, 4 p.m.

• Where: Jack Douglass Saloon, 22718 Main St., Columbia.

• Tickets: $12 advance at Mountain Bookshop, $1 5 at the door.

• Information: hive-arts.org, 532-7697

Local artists B.Z. Smith and Peg Reza are releasing of their new audio project, "Striking Up Gold Mountain: Stories & Songs of the California Gold Rush."

"We' re excited to share this project with our local community," Smith said. "So, we' re having a party in Columbia State Park!"

The pair will perform songs and stories &om their new recording at the Jack Douglass Saloon on Sunday. Seating is limited, so advance ticket purchases are recommended. Re&eshments will be served, and there will be a no-host bar for drinks.

Duringthe event,autographed CDs can be purchased for $20.

Twenty percent of the CD sales will go to benefit the Friends of Columbia State Historic Park. sWe're looking forward to a real celebration," Reza said.eWe spent

almost three years working on this recording. And we had a lot of good people who helped make it happen."

Joining the show will be fiddler and vocalist Carolyn Sylva, one of four musicians who helped on the recording. Also attending will be

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B.Z. Smith and Peg Reza some of the 45 production partners, who helped fund the project through a crowd-source fundraising campaign at GoFundMe.corn.

"We want our community &iends and supporters to come

have a good time," Smith said.

"Striking Up Gold Mountain," a 2-CD set,ofFersseven storiesof early California experiences. It also includes an adventure novella of pioneer life on a wagon train.

All the stories are told by awardwinning storyteller Smith.

Plus, area musician Reza has arranged seven songs that create

confluence of the Missouri and

Kansas rivers. I imagined that very land and those rivers more than 160 years, as hundreds of the flair and feeling of California's wagons crossed over to head West early history. The first CD includes every dayl I pictured my main a storyofhow gold formed in area characters, the McCorkell family, mountains, a Yokut folktale, a his- in one of those wagons," she said. toricstory from the Californio era, "This story gives a big nod to my the legend of Joaquin Murrieta, maternal family's history, which a Chinese myth, and the story of has deep roots in Missouri and Marie Suize, a woman who travKansas. My mom always talked eled across the seas &om France to about her great grandfather comsearch for gold. ing to the California Gold Rush for Interspersedare interesting a short while. During my research historical tidbits and statistics, phase, I dug deeper into that perpresented in an entertaining way, sonal history." to help deepen the listener's unShe learned that he and others derstanding of this time in history. had formed the Wyandotte Mining "The second disc was quite a Company,and had traveled tothe challenge," said Smith, who wrote Yuba River. Most of the men, like all the narrative material. "I her great grandfather, were memheard a delightful original story bers of Wyandotte Indian Nation. by storyteller friend Ray Ladd of "Like any author of historical Angels Camp. He asked me to help fiction, I' ve taken a blend of historhim develop it. As I worked on it icalfactswith a nice doseof6ction with him, I got very attached to to create a tale that will hopefully the story." havelotsofappeal.Iused several Smith said that historical acnames from my family's geneaolcuracy was very important for ogy for the characters." this tale of a family on the Oregon Throughout the second CD, Trail. So, she asked Ladd if she Reza gives an overlay oftradicould do more research and write tional American folk music with a new story, using his tale as inspi- an instrumental version of "Sweet ration. Ladd agreed. What 6nally Betsy from Pike." Rounding out

the project are two rich and colorfultraditional folksongs ofthe era: "The Days of 49," a lamentation of days gone-by, and "Seeing the Elephant," a lively call to come to California.

"A lot of local folk musicians believe that very first recording of 'Days of 49' was actually made on a wax-cylinder recorder in the Jack Douglass Saloon some time around the turn of the last century," said Reza, who is a dedicated student of American folk and traditional music. 'That is the main reason that we chose the Jack Douglass for this celebration.

Being there is like a step back in time."

It wasReza's idea to create the

collection of Gold Rush songs and stories.

"Peggy lives in Columbia and has beena vitalpartofthelocal folkmusic scene for30years.

And we both love history," said Smith. "We want listeners to have an authentic experience of our past, thegood and thebad.We 've researched the stories and songs quite a bit, and we' re setting up a resourcewebsite for teachers,

families and history bufFs." "Striking Up Gold Mountain" is available at Mountain Bookshop in East Sonora, Charley's Books and Galleria in Jamestown, Mountain Home Gifts in Sonora and Ebler's Leather Shop in Columbia.

Schools, libraries and nonprofit groups can contact Smith for information on discounts and fundraising opportunities.

Black Irish Band release 'Give Us All Ver Whiskey' • What: Black Irish Band concert.

• When: Saturday, 8 p.m.

• Where: City Hotel Restaurant, 22768 Main St., Columbia.

• Tickets: $10 with limited seating.

• Information: blackirish.corn, 5325964.

The Black Irish Band will release its 25th album — "Give

Us All Yer Whiskey: Songs of Hard-Rock Miners & Hard-Luck Sailors" — on Saturday at the City Hotel Restaurant in Columbia State Historic Park.

The band will be performing live with all the songs from the new album presented unplugged.

Sonora-based Black Irish Band plays up-beat folk and Americana "songs of the historic

working class."

Original members are Richard Restivo, Patrick Michael Karnahan, Brian Moss, and Chris Miller.

Current members are Restivo, Karnahan, Steve McArthur,

James Dean Nelson, David Rainwater (part-time) and Ken Darby (in memorium).

With more than 700 concert performances to date, the band

has written and recorded 96 original songs. Many of the original works written by the band arebased on Celtichistory.

The Black Irish Band has produced 86 music videos, many of which can be seen on YouTube.

The band's new "Give Us All Yer Whiskey" album will also be released on Pandora and iHeartRadio.

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TARPOWER 3olie Pitt turns grief over death into movie LOS ANGELES (AP) — "By the Sea" is a very personal film for Angelina Jolie Pitt — and not just because it reunites her onscreen with her husband, Brad Pitt.

It's not even because

she wrote, directed, produced and stars in the film.

"By the Sea" is Jolie Pltt personal because it was inspired by the grief of losing her mother in 2007, Jolie Pitt said last week at the film's premiere, AFI Fest's openingnight gala at Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatre.

She started writing when she was missing her mother, without

knowing exactly what she was creating.

"When you write something from a blank page, it's very hard to say, 'This is important,' because you don't know: It's your own life. It's your own depression. It's your own questions about your mother. Grief. Where to put your pain," Jolie Pitt said.

"For me, it was important to try to do it. And it was important

to tryto do itfor m y mother. It was important for myself. And it was wonderful to work with Brad, and for us to be able to get through it together, because we tested ourselves to seeifwe could do something like this together."

"By the Sea" is a slow, quiet drama about a wealthy American couple on a French seaside retreat. Roland (Pitt) is there to write, but mostly just ends up drinking. Vanessa (Jolie Pitt) is there to relax, but ends up grumping around and popping pills. They avoid each other and their relationship is clearly strained. Their dynamic begins to changewhen they befriend (and secretly spy on) a newlywed couple on their honeymoon.

The camera lingers on Roland's lean frame and Vanessa's face and figure.

As in 2005's "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," the two stars play a married pair facing serious relationship challenges. Only this time, the actors relied on the strength of their real-life relationship to do it.

"It's really no different than tryingto getthe kidstobed at night," Pitt said. "I mean, you know, it's a tag team, Ultimate Wrestling kind of endeavor. And here on set, again, we' re working together and solving problems and makingthe thing work and figuring it out. And there's just a greatcollaboration. She'sjust, she's my wife."

As for being directed by his spouse?

"She's very decisive. She' s really intuitive," Pitt said. "Her instincts are really good with stories. So, I really trust her when she redirects a scene."

Jolie Pitt loved working with

her husband, too.

"You' re going to have a long lifeahead ofyou and you'vegot to shake it up and, sometimes, it'sreally wonderful to test yourselves, to push each other," she said. "I talked to (actress) Gena Rowlands. She was talking before, and how she and (director-husband) John (Cassavetes) (would) take the rubber band and you stretch it as far as you can. And this is a part of marriage and this is wonderful. So, that I loved. And that was what we did."

"By the Sea" opens in select theaters Friday.

lente, "Traffic Stop."

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

3 p.m. — Chapel in the Pines.

6 p.m. "Mind Matters: Adult Parents with ADHD." 7 p.m. — "The Church Of The Harvest."

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

Sunday 4 p.m. — Mother Lode Friends of Music Orchestra Masterpiec-

es of the Russian Repertoire.

7 p.m. — "Tammy's Window on Calaveras," guest Gail Belmont with Quilts of Honor.

Monday 7 p.m. — "Meeting The Master: Part One," sponsored by Bahai Faith.

7:30 p.m. "Murphys Elementary Trout Planting."

8 p.m. — Tuolumne County Transportation Council, replay of most recent meeting.

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

Hart, Richie set for Rihannacharityevent NEW YORK (AP) — Comedian-actor Kevin Hart will host a Rihanna charity event next month, where Lionel Richie will perform.

The pop singer announced Monday that her second annual Diamond Ball will be held Dec. 10 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

The black-tie event benefits Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation, which promotes education and arts globally. The singer foundedthe foundation in 2012.

It is named afterher grandparents Clara and Lionel Braithwaite.

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino will receive the Diamond Honors Award at the event.

Jimmy Kimmel hosted last year's Diamond Ball, which raised more than $2 million.

Guests included Brad Pitt, Kim Kardashian and Ne-Yo. Rihanna said in a statement she "can't wait to celebrate with the iconic Lionel Richie and incredibly talented Kevin Hart at this year's Diamond Ball."

3ohn Lennon's guitar sells for $2.4 million BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — An acoustic guitar that John Lennon used to record and write "Love Me Do," "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and other hit songs sold for $2.4 million at auction.

Julien's Auctions said the Gibson J-160E guitar was sold last weekend to an undisclosed buyer.

The auction house said the guitar was one of only two of its type flown from America to England in 1962 for Lennon and George Harrison. Lennon used the guitarfor about a year before swapping it with Harrison; it later went missing during a Christmas concert in 1963.

The guitar's whereabouts was unknown for over 50 years until

a California man discovered last yearthat a guitar in hispossession may have historical value.

John McCaw of San Diego, who bought the guitar in the late1960s for$275,stumbled on an old magazine story about Harrison, which featured a photo

of the instrument which bore similar markings as his guitar.

An expert was able match the guitar's serial number, wood grain and markings to the one Lennon used in the early 1960s, Julien's Auction said in a news release.

The drum headthat the Beatles used in their landmark performanceon "The Ed Sullivan Show" was auctioned Saturday for $2.1 million, the auction house said.

Kate Hudson preps new lifestyle book NEW YORK (AP) — Kate Hudson is the latest actress with advice to share on health and wellness.

Dey Street Books announced Tuesday that it is publishing Hudson's "Pretty Happy: Healthy Ways to Love Your Body," set for release in February. According to Dey Street, an imprint of William Morrow, the Oscar-nominated actress will offer "inspiration and motivation" for women on "fitness, nutrition

and a mindful lifestyle."

Cameron Diaz, Lea Michele and Jessica Alba are among the other actresses who have recently published lifestyle books.

Hudson, 36, is best known for the film "Almost Famous."

She currently co-stars with Bill Murray in "Rock the Kasbah." In 2013, she co-founded Fabletics, a line of athletic wear.

CABLE 8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from Nov. 12 to 19.

The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system.

Thursday 10 a.m. — "Calaveras Gem 5 Mineral Show."

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

Friday 6 p.m. "Fridays with Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle.

7 p.m. — "You gi The Law," with Bob Lally and Steve Ci-

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10:30 a.m. — "Along The Hudson," produced by Lloyd Kramer.

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

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. "Get Healthy With Shana: Part Seven — Reflexes, Resistance 8i Coordination."

6 p.m. — Sonora City Council Meeting.

8 p.m. — Tuolumne County Democratic Club.

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

Thursday 10 a.m. — "Way Out West In 1861," with Pat Kaunert as Mark Twain and Fiddler Dave Rainwater.

7:30 p.m. "Viewpoint," hosted by Diane Doddridge.

8 p.m. — "You 5 The Law," with Bob Lally and Steve Cilente, "Notary Public."

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77 years ago Nov. 11, 1988 • Sonora's first horse racing meet in forty years opens for a three day run this afternoon at the Tuolumne County Fairgrounds. The half mile track has been conditioned during the past few days and is now in top shape.

Other improvements include the erection of a new grandstand to accommodate the holiday crowds that are expected to fill the bleachers this weekend. Parking facilities are available for 2,000 cars.

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been reportedin justthe past two months. Mayor Rolph has issued the following warning, that the wearing of a gauze mask will forestall the Influenza, and if it is worn by all the population, we may escape the consequences that have been felt in eastern

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DIRE WARNING — Shelly Inch Jr., son of Mr. Inch of Sonora, died last week in Placerville of bronchial pneumonia, after a Nov. 27, 1909 ten day illness with the Spanish John Moore, who recently Influenza. Dr. Henry B. Smith, sustained a broken leg in being one of Tuolumne County's best ejectedfrom a Sonora saloon, known and mostpopular profes- had other troubles visited upon sional men, who has practiced him. After being placed in the dentistry in Sonora for the past hospital, he developed a severe ten years, also died lastFriday of case of the "snakes," and in his bronchial pneumonia, resulting delirium was so wild that the from thedeadly disease. hospital attendants were obliIn San Francisco, a total gated to encase him in a straight of 7,505cases ofthe Spanish jacket. John will soon be in firstInfluenzaand 229 deaths have rate condition.

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117 years ago Nov. 8. 1898 During the past week the criminal business in Sonora's police court has consisted of only one poor drunk, who had frater-

nized too much with politicians.

After being admonished to keep out of bad company in the future, he was allowed to go.

132 years ago Nov. 24, 1888 A number of persons came to San Andreas last Saturday and Sunday to see Black Bart, before he took his departure to San Quentin.

147 years ago Nov. 7, 1868

VICTORY CELEBRATIONThe gentlemen who assisted in elevating Ulysses S. Grant to the exalted position of Chief Magistrate of the United States intend having a grand ratification party and ball in Sonora on Saturday.

Preparations were originally m ade for this occasion to take place earlier, but owning to the late arrival of the fireworks, kegs of dynamite, and many hundreds of pitch pine torches, the eventhad to be postponed.

Judge Cavis, of Stockton, has donatedseveralbarrels ofpowder to be used firing the cannon in honor of "Old Glory," whoever he may be.

Grant, no doubt. The Columbia Brass Band has also been engagedtoplay during the evening.

Nov. 25, 1854 THANKSGIVING — This day was duly observed in Sonora by a large proportion of our citizens.

A very interesting and appropriatediscourse was delivered to a sizable auditory by the Rev. Morris Evans, at the Court House, and, as far as it was possible, the turkeys and chickens in the neighborhood gave up their lives in ordered that the day might be enjoyed according to ancient usages.

DUEL — Thomas Allen, the individual who was shot at Columbia on the 23d, ult., by William Knox, with intention of fighting a duel, died yesterday morning.

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miners and their families who refused to give up. Based on the gripping true story of survivaland filmed with the cooperation of the miners, their families and their rescuers. This film reveals the never-before-seenactual events that unfolded, above and below ground, which became nothing less than a worldwide phenomenon. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 5 minutes.

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Bridge of Spies Historical drama starring Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda, Amy Ryan, Eve Hewson, Peter McRobbie, Billy Magnussen, Austin Stowell, directed by Steven Spielberg. A dramatic thriller set against thebackdrop of aseriesofhistoricevents, the film tells the story of James Donovan, a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the nearimpossibletask to negotiate the releaseofa captured American U-2 pilot. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 21 minutes.

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Goosebumps Fantasy adventure starring Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Ryan Lee, Amy Ryan, directed by Rob Letterman. Upsetabout moving from a big city to a small town, teenager Zach Cooper finds a silver lining when he meets the beautiful girl, Hannah, living right next door, and makes a quick friend in Champ. But every silver lining has a cloud, and Zach's comes when he learns that Hannah's mysterious dad is in fact R.L. Stine, the author of the bestselling Goosebumps series. As Zach starts learning about the strange family next door, he soon discovers that Stine holds a dangerous secret: the creatures that his storiesmade famous are real, and Stine protects his readers by keeping them locked up in their books. When Stine's creations are unintentionally released from their manuscripts, Zach's life takes a turn for the weird.

Rated PG. One hour, 43 minutes.

Love the Coopers Comedy starring Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Diane Keaton, Anthony Mackie, Aman-

da Seyfried, June Squibb, Marisa Tomei, directed by Jessie Nelson.

This film follows the Cooper clan as four generations of extended family come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration. As the evening unfolds, a seriesofunexpected visitors and unlikely events turn to night

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Jake Lacy and Olivia Wilde in the new comedy "Love the Coopers," opening Friday in Sonora. upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday. Rated PG-13. One hour, 46 minutes.

My All American Drama starring Aaron Eckhart, Finn Wittrock, Robin Tunney,Sarah Bolger,Mi chael Reilly Burke, Rett Terrell, Juston Street, directed by Angelo Pizzo.

The true story of one of legendary UT Austin football Coach DarrellRoyal's most beloved players, Freddie Steinmark, an underdog who led his team to a championship season and was an inspiration both on and off the field. Rated PG. One hour, 58 minutes.

Spectre Action thriller starring Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Lea Seydoux,Ralph Fiennes, Monica Bellucci, Ben Whishaw, Naomie

Harris, Dave Bautista, directed

by Sam Mendes. A cryptic message from the past leads James Bond to Mexico City and Rome, where he meets the beautiful widow of an infamous criminal.

After infiltrating a secret meeting, 007 uncovers the existence of thesinisterorganization Spectre. Needing the help of the daughter of an old nemesis, he embarks on a mission to find her.

As Bond ventures toward the

heartofSpectre,he discovers a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks.

Rated PG-13. Two hours, 28 minutes

The 33 Drama starring Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche, James Brolin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Mario Casas, Adriana Barraza, Kate del Castillo, directed by Patricia

Riggen. In 2010, the eyes of the world turned to Chile, where 33 miners had been buried alive by thecatastrophic explosion and collapseofa 100-year-old goldand copper mine. Over the next 69 days, an international team workednightand day in a desperateattempt torescue the trapped men astheirfamilies and friends, as well as millions of people globally, waited and watched anxiously for any sign of hope. But 200 stories beneath the surface, in the suffocating heat and with tensions rising, provisions — and time — were quickly running out. A story of resi lience,personal transformation and triumph of the human spirit, the film takes us to the Earth's darkest depths, revealing the psyches of the men trapped in the mine, and depicting the courage of both the

Science fiction drama starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kiisten Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Pena, Kate Mara, directed by Ridley Scott. During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "the Martian" home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission.

As these storiesofincredible bravery unfold, the world comes togetherto rootforWatney's safe return. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 22 minutes.

The Peanuts Movie Animated film starring the voices of Noah Schnapp, Hadley Belle Miller, Mariel Sheets, Alex Garfin, Francesca Angelucci Capaldi, Venus Omega Schultheis, Rebecca Bloom, Marleik "Mar Mar" Walker, directed by Steve Martino. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved "Peanuts" gang make their big-screen debut, like they' ve never been seen

before— in state ofthe art 3D animation. Snoopy, the world' s most lovable beagle and flying ace embarks upon his greatest mission as he takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis The Red Baron, while his best pal, Charlie Brown, begins his own epic quest. Rated G. One hour, 26 minutes.

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IN UNIFORM:The Mariposa County Arts Council and the Keith M. Bertken Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6042 will host a special exhibition of art titled "In Uniform" through March 20 at the Mariposa County Arts Council's Treetop Gallery; 5009 Highway 140, Mariposa; mariposaartscouncil.org.

SUTTER CREEK THEATER:T Sisters, Friday. Lacy J. Dalton, Nov. 28. Celtic Christmas show, Dec. 5.

Black Irish Band, Dec. 12. Sourdough Slim's Wild and Woolly Revue, Dec. 19; 44 Main St., Sutter Creek; suttercreektheater.corn.

THE GOLDMAN PROJECT:The Mariposa County Arts Council's Theatre Alliance and Merced Community College Community Services present drama today and Friday; Mariposa County Park Amphitheater; tickets $10 general admission; mariposaartscouncil.org.

FRIENDS OF MUSIC: The Mother Lode Friends of Music, the classical music society serving the central region of the Sierra foothills, opens its 2015-16 season with a free concert of music for small ensembles at 3 p.m. Sunday; Community Church of Pine Grove, 14045 Ponderosa Way, off Ridge Road in Pine Grove; mlfm. org, 293-4227.

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'VAllEY BOB HOPE THEATRE:Mythbusters, Dec. 9. R5, "Sometime Last Night Tour," Jan. 26; 242 E. Main St., Stockton; stocktonlive.corn, 373-1400.

CAPITAL STAGE: "A Doll's House,"

by Henrik Ibsen, through Nov. 22.

"The Behavior of Broadus," by Burglars of Hamm, Dec. 9 to Jan. 3; 2215 J St., Sacramento; capstage.org, 916-995-5464.

CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER: "Alphonse Mucha: The Golden Age of Art Nouveau," through Jan. 10. "Organic Designs," through Jan. 31; 250 N. Broadway, Turlock; carnegieartsturlock.org, 632-5761.

CHRISTMAS TEA: Annual Christmas Tea at the McHenry Mansion, 906 15th Street, Modesto; traditional tea sandwiches and desserts served e

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The Mother Lode Friends of Music opens its 2015-16 concert series Sunday in Pine Grove with performances by the Paganini Trio (above, left) and Candis Hanson Kimbell (above, right). along with tours of the restored 1883 mansion decorated for the holidays; Tuesday, Dec. 8, seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; reservations required at $30 per person; proceeds benefit the McHenry Mansion Foundation; 522-1739.

Live," Dec. 18. Big Earl and the Crying Shame, Jan. 16. Paul Thorn, Jan. 22. Little River Band, Feb. 26.

Kristin Chenoweth, March 24. Blue Man Group, April 8 to 9; 1000 I St., downtown Modesto; galloarts.org, 338-3105.

CROCKER ART MUSEUM: "Rain Forest Visions," through Feb. 14.

"Back to Life: Bay Area Figurative Drawings," through May 1; 216 0 St., Sacramento; crockerartmuseum.org, 916-808-7000.

HAGGIN MUSEUM: "Picasso, Miro & Hawaii Five-0: Prints from the Jack Lord Collection," through Jan. 10; 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton; hag ginmuseum.org, 940-6300.

FRESNO CONVENTION AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER: Riverdance, Nov. 16. The Nutcracker, Nov. 28 and 29. Holiday Jam featuring Big Sean, Kid lnk, and more, Dec. 12; fresnoconventioncenter.corn.

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Pottery by Columbia artist Harry Nakamoto will be displayed this weekend at the 22nd annual Fine Arts Festival in Stockton.

FINE ARTS FESTIVAL:Columbia resident Harry Nakamoto will participate in the prestigious 22nd annual Fine Arts Festival; the free festival is sponsored by the San Joaquin Potters Guild; Friday, 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Spanos Community Center at St. Basil's Greek Orthodox Church, 920 W.March Lane,Stockton; sanjoaquinpottersguild.org.

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Riverdance, today. Hairspray, today through Sunday. Elf The Musical, Nov. 17 to 18. Jeanne Robertson, Nov. 22. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dec. 2. Dave Coulier, "Stand-up

NEW AMERICAN MUSIC: The largest free music celebration of its kind returns to Sacramento State through Sunday with the annual Festival of New American Music; lineup includes keynote speaker Kurt Rohde on Friday, and concerts by performers including Caballito Negro, Dose Hermanos, Geoffrey Burleson, and the Lydian String Quartet; most concerts are in Capistrano Hall; csus. edu/music/fenam, 916-278-5191.

SALMON FESTIVAL:Seventh annual Stanislaus River Salmon Festival; free, family-friendly; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Knights Ferry Recreation Area; 17968 Covered Bridge Rd.; 403-1046.

THE STATE THEATRE:Events include "Frozen Singalong," Nov. 28.

B93's Acoustic Christmas featuring Michael Franti, A Great Big World and Jamie Lawson, Dec. 2; 1307 J St., Modesto; thestate.org, 527-4697.

WEST SIDE THEATRE:Johnny Cash tribute with James Garner, Friday; Fleetwood Mask tribute band, Nov. 21; 1331 Main St., Newman; westsidetheatre.org, 862-4490.

BEYOND DE YOUNG MUSEUM: Exhibits include "Royal Hawaiian Featherwork," through Feb. 28.

"Prints at the Fair," through Jan. 10.

"Jewel City: Art from San Francisco's Panama-Pacific International Exposition," through Jan. 10. "Oscar de la Renta," March 12 to May 30; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; deyoung.famsf.org, 41 5-750-3600.

SAP CENTER:Garth Brooks with Trisha Yearwood, Friday and Saturday. Juan Gabriel, Nov. 27.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve," Dec. 3. The W eeknd, "The Madness FallTour," Dec. 6. Alejandro Fernandez, Dec. 13.

Harlem Globetrotters, Jan. 15 to 24.

BlackSabbath,Feb.9.Disney on Ice: Frozen,Feb. 17 to 22.Selena Gomez, May 11; 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose; sapcenter.corn.

THE WARFIELD:Chance the Rapper, "Family Matters Tour" featuring D.R.A.M., Towkio, and Metro Boomin, Nov. 22 (sold out). Gogol Bordello, "Gypsy Punks Tour," Nov. 25; 982 Market St., San Francisco; thewarfieldtheatre.corn.

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