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• What: 'Notesfor Notes' concert.

• When:Tonight, 8 p.m.

• Where:Willow Creek Lounge, Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne.

• Admission:Free with donations accepted.

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Murphys-based Risky Biscuits will play "mountain music" tonight at Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne.

The "Notes for Notes" music and benefit series continues tonight with the Risky Biscuits and guest Nathan Ignacio at Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne.

The series offers free shows with optional cash or check donations accepted by various nonprofit organizations. So far this year, more than $4,500 has been raised &om a dozen shows.

Typically, the shows are about once a month, however, December features three benefit concerts.

Last week, Grover Anderson's show raised more than $250 for

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Nathan Ignacio the Humane Society of Tuolumne County. Meanwhile, tonight's show benefits the ATCAA Food Bank in Jamestown. The series concludes for the year on Christmas Eve — 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 24 — with Jill and the Giants.

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Second Saturday returns to downtown Sonora • What: Second Saturday Art Night •W hen: Satu rday,5 to 8 p.m .

• Where: Washington Street, downtown Sonora.

• Admission: Free.

• Info: 2ndsaturdayartnight.org

Nearly 150 visual artists and performers will ofFer holiday cheer this weekend at the 64th Second Saturday Art Night in historic downtown Sonora.

"This is our sixth year to celebrate Christmas with an array of exceptional local artists and musicians in many locations," said eventfounder B.Z.Smith.

The Art Night committee works in partnership with the Sonora Chamber of Commerce and downtown businesses to present this monthly community event.

This month, the historic arts and culture district welcomes a new gallery to Washington Street when House O'Beauty Art Salon has its grand opening. The new working studio and gallery, located upstairs in Suite D of the old Sonora City Hotel building at 145 S. Washington St., is home to the eclectic blend of artists Chris "Kina" Halley, Grant Halley, LuAnn Tillman and Laurie Livingston. This month the new gallery welcomes its first guest artists when the local fine arts weavers and spinners, Studio 49, display their works for the holidays.

During this Art Night, the community also bids farewell toBackspace Boutique and Gallery as itprepares tocloseitsdoorsafter 10 years.

"But the Backspace 'girls' are

turning it into a party with a performance by one of the region's most popular singer-songwriters, Grover Anderson, who was featured in our first Songbird Saturday last spring," Smith said.

Also on view at Backspace are works by artists Whitney Bower and Megan Tucker.

Othercreativeofferingsforart strollers include: • Downtown Shoespresents Mother Lode folk singer Sean Brennan, who will be performing a Neil Young tribute concert.

"Although Neil Young songs have always featured prominently in my act, I am looking forward to doingan entiresetdevoted to this great musician," he said. Works by visual artists GeofFWynne, Brenda Gorsky and John Roman Jackson are on view.

• It's Yo Good Yogurt continues its rotating exhibition of works by local students. In addition, the shop sports one of Judy Grossman's downtown murals.

• Talulah's Restaurant exhibits works by Sonora artist Rebecca Spaan with large paintings reminiscent of the legendary artist

Georgia O'KeefFe. • Studio Bis the original downtown Sonora working studio and gallery, featuring works by Allison Blansit, Irene Deaver, Sherie Drake and Linda Webb.

• Ventana Art Gallery offers a reception for artist Beth Little with "A Bit of Her World" exhibit.

Little's paintings of people, places and stills offer a bold voice of shape, composition and color. In addition, the gallery represents more than 60 California artists in a wide spectrum of styles.

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• Joan's Boutiquegives a gift of vintage jazz music by the Starlight Serenaders, featuring musicians Dave Tozier, Roger Francis and Mark Stoltenburg with vocals

by Katie Tozier.

• Funky Junk welcomes a repeat performance by the Lost

Dogs, playing danceable rock'n' roll, honky tonk, and some blues for a fun night of holiday cheer.

• Mountain Home Gifts welcomes the Lundgren Sisters, H annah andSofia,foraholiday family reunion. The two sisters, both of whom are in college, come together this Saturday night to share original songs and their "sibling harmony." The pair were featured last spring at Art Night' s Songbird Saturday.

• The Historic Baer's Alcove offers a holiday greeting card with

Alexis Halstead will put on a demonstration during Second Saturday at Aloft Art Gallery. Her sculptural vases, pots and bowls are inspired by the pottery of her Cheyenne roots, the pueblo potters of northern New Mexico and early 20th century designs. window displays by the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance, The Greater Good and the Aloft Art Gallery, which also represents members of the Mother Lode Art Association.

The Alcovealsoprovides a stage for the Art Night debut of Sonora's spectacular Teenage Tenor, acapella soloist Jonathan Kristapovich.

• Benjamin Fig continues its

ongoing exhibition of works by Gwen Popovac with museum quality beaded masks and drawings.

• Sharon Malone'sinvites musicfans to arepeatperformance by multi-instrumentalist Keith Evans, Tuolumne County's Ameri-

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Pine one in ers resent'Beautiful Decem erDreams' • What: Pine Cone Singers concerts.

• When: Today through Sunday.

• Where: Evangelical Free Church, Groveland.

• Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at door, free for children younger than 13.

•Information:962-5952.

The Pine Cone Singers, under the direction of Music Director Ron Randall, will present holiday concerts today through Sunday at Groveland's Evangelical Free Church.

The group plans to perform an array of traditional and fun versions of familiar seasonal

tunes. The chorus will present songs of wintry weather, Christmas traditions and unusual arrangements of well-known carols that celebrate winter and the promise of renewal in the spring.

Performances are 7:30 p.m.

today and Friday, and 2 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets are $10 in advance and available in Groveland at Yosemite Bank, Hotel Charlotte, Dori's Tea Cottage & Cafe, Marijke's or from any Pine Cone singer.

Tickets atthe door are $12. Children younger than 13 are free. For more information, call Luke Sullivan at 962-5952.

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Pine Cone Singers and Music Director Ron Randall prepare for their performances this weekend.

Second Saturday blends art, music welcomes a cadre of his students to join him.

• Antique Attic Er,Project Feeding Our Kids welcomes the whole family to enjoy holiday tales with storyteller B.Z. Smith and then a visit from St. Nick.

• Aloft Art Gallery features ceramic artists Alexis Halstead, Larisa Stevenson, Marta Magistrali and Chris "Kina" Halley.

During Saturday's event, Halstead will demonstrate the applied and carved techniques she uses to cre-

ateherceramic pieces.

• Soma fitness studio welcomes Tuolumne County's outstanding acapella choir, Sincerely, to share their wealth of holiday classics.

• Out of Hand Pottery represents 12 well-known Tuolumne County female artists working in fine art, glass, textiles and ceramics. This month longtime etched glass artist Shirley Wilson is honored with a special display. Music will be provided by Tuolumne County's new S'more Ukes ukulele

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• Bedazzled at the Sonora Inn welcomes a repeat peformance by 17-year-old singing sensation Kinzi Fyfe, who will be accompanied by pianist and vocalist Randy Pare.

• Stage 3 Theatre celebrates John Cariani's "Almost, Maine," bringingto the stagea seriesof amicable vignettes on love in a small New England town. Enjoy pre-play music by American folksinger Sandy Shoor.

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•W hen: Sat urday,10:30 a.m .to noon • Where: Stage 3 Theatre, 208 S. Green St., downtown Sonora.

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Tickets, which are available at Mountain Bookshop or at the door, cost$5 for adultsand children ages 3 and older. Younger children are free. aWe encourage families to bring blankets and pillows for sitting on the floor, too. It's a cozy, familycentered time," said Smith, event coordinator and DKG member. aWe just received an email from the North Pole that Santa's planning to stop by, too! He's hoping to greet a few local families while he's with us."

The wintry family concert is a benefi tforthe "Read To Me" program, which provides the giR of familyreading to every new baby born in Tuolumne County's local

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DKG members also ask each person attending to bring at least one non-perishable food item for Mother Lode Food Project and ATCAA's Food Bank.

"Delta Kappa Gamma is an international honor society for women educators," said member and event chairperson Judy Hodges. "In 1987, our chapter of DKG decided to help new parents learn ways to 'raise a reader' by encouraging reading together as

a part of daily family life." Now in its 28th year, the "Read To Me" program has earned recognition throughout California with other communities modeling similar programsafterit.

All of the performers volunteer their talents for this annual show.

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storytellers this year," Smith said.

"Claudia and Colleen are gifted tellers, who will add their own magic to the show."

Reza's band, the popular ukulele orchestra, welcomes folks to join in singing familiar holiday songs.

"This is one of our favorite shows," Reza said. "We have a lot of fun and sodo thefamilies."

The program offers about 30 minutes of storytelling and singing followed by a brief intermission.

The event continues with a few more holiday selections.

"It helps everyone if the kids get a little stretch in the middle," Smith said.

Raffle tickets are sold before the show and during intermission.

«We' ll have a plethora of fun kid toys and activities," Hodges said.

"All of the prizes are planned for families and children. And every penny goes to help the 'Read To Me' program."

Santa is expected to arrive near the end of the show.

"We hope to bring cheer and bright memories to central Sierra families this holiday season," Smith said.

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Christmas bird counts coming up The Central Sierra Audubon Society will conduct Christmas Bird Counts in Groveland, the Sonora area and Calaveras County this year.

The group is looking for volunteers to help with the counting process. The Groveland area count — set for Wednesday, Dec. 16 — isbeing revived aftera lapse of several years. The Sonora area

count will be on Saturday, Dec. 19, and the Calaveras County count on Saturday, Jan. 2.

The Christmas Bird Count provides data on population trends and is a continuation of a conservation activity dating back to 1900. Today, the Christmas Bird Count is the largest "citizen science event" in the world. The local counts will be among more than 2,200 counts worldwide within a three-weekperiod,organizers said.

Novice birders will be teamed with experienced birders to count birds seen and heard in specific zones. After the Sonora count the

volunteers will meet to compile the day's bird information and enjoy a potluck dinner.

Those interested in joining the Groveland count can contact Steven Umland at 352-6985 or stevenum71Ogmail.corn, Barry Boulton at 596-0612 or rbarryboulton@gmail.corn or Jeanne Ridgley at jeanridgleyl@sbcglobal. net. Those interested in the Sonora

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"Let The Fire Fall!" Curry boomed, crude bombs were incorporated into the show. Afler the McCauley and the stream of fire was slowly family moved from Glacier Point pushed over the cliff in the mid-1880s, the cliff was At times, the glowing mass dark for a few years. plummeted straight down the Dark until David and Jenny sheer granite wall, slowly spreadCurry arrived in 1899. The Currys ing out like a fan as it neared the revolutionizedhostelry operations ledge below. Other times a river of in Yosemite and other national ire waved back and forth like an f parks. Camp Curry started with incandescent waterfall. It would seven tents, one paid cook and sev- continue for a few minutes until, eral college students who worked finally, the last of the cascading for room and board. This simple embersfl ared briefl y and then modest beginning evolved into the gradually faded away.

Yosemite Park and Curry ComAnd the night was dark again... pany, prominent concessionaire for the entranced onlookers were utmany decades. terly still for some moments afterCurry was entertaining, charward until the spell was broken by wlild. ismatic, imaginative and a born the intrusion of Camp Curry lights Whatever the origin, the specshowman. He quickly revived pierced the blackness. tacle captured the imagination of the Firefall for the benefit of his Many spectators believed that those who spotted it from the Val- guests. At first, it was done to the Firefall should be seen twice, ley floor 3,200 feet below Glacier honor prominent clients and to first from the Valley floor and then Point, encouraging McCauley to celebrate special holidays, but from Glacier Point. It was their build a larger fire. Before long, the within a few years it was again a opinion that watching the fire beFirefall became a nightly tradition very popular nightly feature. ing pushed over the lip somehow during the summer months.

Curry went a step beyond Mcgave them a sense of participation in the show. Only once was the McCauley was one of the earliCauley's Firefall, ritualizing the est settlers in Yosemite (1870) event by turning it into a pageant Firefall presented on the north and one of the men granted trail with a traditional procedure. The side of the Valley, causing fire that building privileges and allowed to bonfire itselfrequired a considerburned for days. At least one time operatethem as tolltrails to offset able amount of skill and preparait was staged from the heights of their costs. McCauley hired master tion in order for it to be efFective.

Half Dome. trail builder John Conway to One employee was in charge of Actually, the potential danger of construct the Four Mile Trail &om setting up the bonfire, lighting it startinga forestfi rebelow Glacier the Valley to Glacier Point. The at 7 p.m. and pushing it over the was negligible because the embers trail required 11 months to build edge at 9 p.m. Contrary to what landed on a wide rock ledge, and very little vegetation existed on and cost $3,000. It was indeed a you might think, the quantity of masterpiece, not requiring modifuel for the fire was quite small. the granite walls to ignite. fication and grade improvements The barkfragments gathered Occasionally, Firefalls were aruntil 1929. Foot and horse travel from fallen dead fir trees around ranged during the fall and winter. toll was $1. the Point amounted to about the To beprepared forthese times, In addition to his mark in hisequivalent ofahalfcord ofw ood largequantitiesofred firbark tory books as a result of the Four piled in a three-foot circle. were hauled to the Point well in Mile Trail and Firefall, he built It took two hours for it to burn advanceand covered forprotection the Mountain House atop Glacier down to a mass of glowing coals from rain and snow.

Point, which provided food and somewhat the size of walnuts. The The Firefall continued for many "Firefall Man" used a long-handled years after David Curry's death in lodging for tourists. Mountain House was a renowned landmark pusher equipped with a metal heat 1917. Untold numbers of Yosemiteuntil destroyed by fire in August shield. Precise timing of the proce- lovers were saddened to learn that 1969. dure wascriticalsothatan even the fi nalonew ould beheld on Jan. Requests for the Firefall became flow of embers descended over the 25, 1968. Times had changed, and so frequent and numerous that brink. The character of the Firefall National Park Service officials reMcCauley, ever the entrepreneur, was determined by this man. sponded to the increased criticism decided to charge $1.50 per person Just before 9 p.m. all lights in of such an unnatural spectacle and &om hotel guests and campers the Camp Curry vicinity were damage done by nightly onlookers in the Valley to compensate his doused, and a hushed expectancy trampling and destroying fragile efforts. settled over the crowd awaiting meadows.

His success with the Firefall the famous call. David Curry The litter, congestion, polluapparently uncovered a talent would bellow, 'Hello Glacier!" Sec- tion and other problems caused for theatrics — throwing flaming ondslaterthe far-away response, by hordesofpeoplejammed mto And, certainly there are those who have neither seen it nor have a clue what it was all about.

Whichever your position, the Firefall was an integral part of the Yosemite experience for 90 years.

Good or bad, right or wrong, it was a distinctive and internationally known event witnessed by millions ofvisitorsbetween 1872 and 1968.

It is widely accepted that the first Firefall from Glacier Point was the brainchild of James McCauley in either 1871 or 1872.

Exactly what inspired him to push a mound of fire over the cliff is a mystery. It may have been a flair for the dramatic or just pure accident when some sparks from a campfire blew over in a gust of

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Acclaimed documentary 'Meru' is an inspiring tale

By MIKE MORRIS The Union Democrat

Combining an emotional storyline with stunning scenery, the new documentary "Meru"featuring Tuolumne County na-

lete team captain for The North Face outdoor gear company, is a climbing legend who famously discovered the remains of British explorer George Mallory on Mount Everest. He has been

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The film, which won the Audience Award earlier this year at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, tells the extraordinary storyofthree climbers ascent up the treacherous Shark's Fin

tional Geographic and Outside magazines, most recently this summer.

Along with Anker, "Meru" follows fellow climbers Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk in an inspiring tale filled with adventureand overcoming adversity. route on Mount Meru in northThe film features interviews ern India. with the trio, their spouses and The film was recently shortbest-selling author Jon Krakaulistedfor Oscar consideration. er, who penned "Into Thin Air" and "Into the Wild." Krakauer's The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced commentary helps add to the film's overall impact as does last week that "Meru" is one of 15 films (out of 124 submitthe score by Oscar-nominated ted) in the documentary feature composer J. Ralph.

"Meru" runs 90 minutes and is category that will advance in the co-directed by Chin and his wife, voting process for the 88th annual Academy Awards. The show Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. It is is slated for Feb. 28, and the rated R for language. final nominations are expected The film was screened this fall Jan. 14. at The State Theatre in Modesto Anker, who grew up exploring following glowing reviews in Tuolumne County's high country national newspapers, including and Yosemite National Park, The New York Times.

"Meru" is now on DVD and now lives in Bozeman, Montana.

During a phone interview can be found on Amazon, among Tuesday, Anker called the outother websites. It has been among the top movie downloads pouring of support the film has received "a humbling experion iTunes for weeks. ence."

Tonightand next week "Meru" "It's great storytelling,"he will be shown at Priest Station said of the film's appeal. "There' s Cafe, which is owned by the an immediate connection to Anker family. The restaurantsomething real. It's an actual, at the top of Old Priest Grade in legitimate climbing story."

Big Oak Flat — will screen the Anker, who works as the athmovie following dinner tonight

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Tuolumne County native Conrad Anker (above) in the celebrated documentary, "Meru." as well as next Wednesday, Dec. 16, and Thursday, Dec. 17. One of Anker's siblings, Steven or Denise, will introduce the film.

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"I'm really happy to share what I do and what I believe in in an authentic way," Anker said of "Meru."

Park visitors canstill see Firefa evidence a smallarea proved tobefar more hazardous that the Firefall ever was. And so, a long-beloved traditionbecame partofthisgreat park's diverse and fascinating history.

Today's visitors can still see evidence of the Firefall by looking up the clifF to Glacier Point. Just

below the overhanging rock the granite has been blackened by nearly a century of hot ashes falling down it.

The Four Mile Trail continues as apopular routeforhikers, although in the uphill direction one needs to be in good physical condition.

However, an easier way to ex-

perience this dramatically scenic trail is to arrange a shuttle or take the park bus (fee required) up to the Point and hike down to the Valley. Either way, it's a beautiful journey, and it will give you a sense of walking, literally, through a stretch of history.

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FRIQAV CHRISTMAS SHOP: Summerville Parent Nursery School presents homemade gifts and crafts, silent auction, adult gift table, baked goods and hot cocoa; with the help of an elf, kids can shop for family and friends; gifts from $1 to $5; all proceeds benefit the school; 3 to 8 p.m.; 20150 N. Tuolumne Rd. in Tuolumne; 928-4288.

CHRISTMAS INTUOLUMNE: Parade in downtown Tuolumne starts at 6 p.m.; craft fair held at Veterans Memorial Hall from 4 to 8 p.m.; Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: "The Joyful Sounds of Christmas: A Moment with the King" will feature song and dance performances; post-show Christmas party; 7 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Sunday; Word of Life Fellowship, 24630 Highway 108, Mi Wuk Village; wordoflifeca.corn, 586-7005.

THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP: Murphys CreekTheatre presents "The Mystery of Irma Vep" by Charles Ludlam, a spoof of Gothic melodramas, through Dec. 20; Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; murphyscreektheatre.org, 728-8422.

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TRIIRSRAV DINNER AND A MOVIE:Award-winning film "Meru,e featuring Tuolumne County native Conrad Anker, will be shown after 5 p.m. dinner tonight as well as Wednesday, Dec. 16, andThursday, Dec. 17; Priest Station Cafe, Big Oak Flat; reservations, 962-1888. (Page 9) COLUMBIA CHRISTMAS CAROL:Sierra Repertory Theatre presents "A Columbia

Christmas Carol," a new version of the Charles Dickens classic; through Dec. 20 at the Fallon House Theater in Columbia State Historic Park; sierrarep.org, 532-3120.

BEAUTIFUL DECEMBER DREAMS:Pine Cone Singers perform tonight through Sunday at Groveland's Evangelical Free Church; tickets are $10 advance, $12 at the door, children younger than 13 free; 962-5952. (Page 5) NOTES FOR NOTES:Risky Biscuits with

ALMOST MAINE: Stage 3Theatre presents the romantic comedy "Almost, Maine," directedby Rocky Rhoades, through Dec.20 at 208 S. Green St. in downtown Sonora; stage3. org, 536-1778.

SONORA BALLROOM DANCING: Annual holiday party with Jim Wells and the Summerville High Jazz @ 8 singers; 7 to10 p.m.; $10;Aronos Club,37 E. Elkin St., downtown Sonora; 532-6901.

SATURRAV SANTA'S GONE HAWAIIAN: Delta Kappa Gamma hosts its seventh annual holiday show

for families from 10:30 a.m. to noon; Stage 3 Theatre, Sonora; tickets $5. (Page 6) SONORA SANTA:Santa will be at Courthouse Park in downtown Sonora starting Saturday until Christmas Eve; there is no charge to visit with Santa; for times and other events, visit sonoraca.corn.

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FAIR:The Odd Fellows of LaFayette Historical Lodge No. 65 will hold a Christmas Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; IOOF Hall, 30018Yosemite Boulevard, La Grange; 604-4444, 277-7039 or 853-2128.

INDOOR FARMERS MARKET:The Farmory features local produce, organic groceries, gluten-free baked goods, honey, herbs, gourmet treats, free classes and much more; open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 10800 Airport Rd.,Columbia; also open noon to 6 p.m.

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MUSIC SU THETSWU THE LUCKY PENNY:Plan B, Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 75 Big Trees Rd., Murphys; theluckypenny.pub.

THE RED BARN:"One Jolly Jam," Sunday, 3 p.m.; 8544 Highway 49, Tuttletown.

RAWHIDE SALOON:Karaoke, tonight, 7 p.m.

DJ 17:40, Friday,9 p.m .Open mic,W ednesday, 9 p.m.;18260 Highway 108,Jamestown.

HOTEL LEGER:Open mic night, Friday, 9 p.m. Live music of Moke Hill, Saturday, 9 p.m.; 8304 Main St., Mokelumne Hill.

EMBERZ:Leilani Villamor and Ryan Richelson (photo at right) will be playing songs from Hawaii and Appalachia,W ednesday,Dec.16,6 to 8 p.m; 177 S. Washington St., Sonora.

COLUMBIA NURSERY:Kash ln, songwriters AlexKash and Bethany Dalton-Kash;

Sunday, 1 p.m.; 22004 Parrotts Ferry Rd.; tickets $15; outdoors (indoors if rain).

BLACK OAK CASINO:"Notes for Notes" benefit series presents Risky Biscuits with Nathan Ignacio, tonight, 8 p.m. Wiz Kids, Friday, 9 p.m. Superlicious, Saturday, 9 p.m.

Gary Hoey, "Ho Ho Hoey Rockin'HolidayTour," Wednesday,Dec. 16,8 p.m .;19400Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne; blackoakcasino.corn.

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Saturday and Sunday, and Dec. 19 and 20; friendsofcolumbiashp.org.

JUNCTION SANTA: Santa returns to The Junction shopping center in East Sonora; he will be at his "Santa Land" under the clock from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and Dec.19 to 23;on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, he will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SANTA VISITS JAMESTOWN:The Promotion Club of Jamestown will host Santa at Jamestown's Rocca Park from noon to 2 p.m.; Santa will return with a small parade of Model A's supplied by George Fontaine and Anna DeRoun, Ray and Davina Lane and Jim and Pam Costello; live music byThe Fiddle Gang.

THE LITTLEST PIRATE:Sierra Repertory Theatre Jr. will present a new musical written

by Education Director Ralph Krumins; tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, with performances at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the East Sonora Theater, 13891 Mono Way; sierrarep.org, 532-3120. (Page 10)

MOUNTAIN MELODY:The Mountain Melody Women's Chorus will host a concert series to benefit its members who lost homes in the Butte Fire; remaining shows are 3 p.m.

Saturday at Union Congregational Church in AngelsCamp, and 4:30 p.m. Sunday atOuter Aisle in Murphys; both shows are free with donations accepted; mountainmelody.org.

SYMPHONY OFTHE SIERRA:Columbia College's "Symphony of the Sierra" will be performing the Nutcracker Suite and works

by Leroy Anderson and Beethoven at their winter concert; 3 p.m.; DogwoodTheater, Columbia College; under the direction of conductor Mic Harper, the free concert includes "The Christmas Song" (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) and "God Restye Merry Gentlemen"; the orchestra will also be performing Puccini's "Nessun Dorma," featuring vocalist Phoenix Farris; percussionist Eddie Barry will be the soloist for Anderson's "The Typewriter"; harpermI yosemite.edu, 770-1258.

SECOND SATURDAY:Art Night returns to downtown Sonora with live music and art

exhibits along the Washington Street corridor.

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SIIIIQIIY COLUMBIA XMAS: Christmas Equestrian Parade will be held at 11 a.m., and Las Posadas Nativity Procession will begin at 5:30 p.m.; Columbia State Historic Park; visitcolumbiacalifornia.corn.

HOLIDAY DANCE SHOW: Dance performance will be held 3 p.m. in the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance's KASA building at the Historic Dome Campus in downtown Sonora; free with donations accepted; 532-2787, 770-6878. (Page 7)

TIIESQIIY SONORA COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE:All ages welcome and no experience necessary; 6 p.m. each Tuesday; free; Unity Spiritual Center, 19478 Village Drive, East Sonora; 9843774.

SONGS OFTHE SEASON: Sierra Repertory Theatre presents its annual "Songs of the Season" at 7 p.m. at the East Sonora Theater; tickets for the fundraiser are $30 each and include a reception with snacks after the show; the performance will include holiday songs and music from Sierra Rep's 2016 season; sierrarep.org, 532-3120. (Page 10)

WEQIIESQIIY 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.

DANCE LESSONS:All-A-Round Wunders teach choreographed ballroom dance lessons; allages welcome; 6 p.m. eachWednesday; Tuolumne County Senior Center, 540 Greenley Rd., Sonora; $5 per week; 586-4073.

WINTER CHOIR CONCERT:Directed by Jim Wells; free admission; 5 and 7 p.m.; Summerville High School, 17555Tuolumne Rd., Tuolumne.

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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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• 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MIBITS, 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 during December are four ceramic artists — Marta Magistrali, Alexis Halstead, Larisa Stevenson and Chris "Kina" Halley; 167 S. Washington St., Sonora; aloftartgallery.corn, 5338604.

ART ON MAIN:Featured artist during December is Marilyn Richards; more than 30 artists displayed at gallery; 466-B Main St., Murphys; artonmainmurphys.corn, 728-1888.

BANNY'S RESTAURANT:All new works by artist Patricia Cherry, inspired and influenced by images from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Program, on display; Mountain Springs Golf and Country Club, 17566 Lime Kiln Rd., Sonora area.

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studio and gallery in downtown Sonora; by invitation, the studio offers photographers, jewelers, and potters without a venue a place to show their art on Second Saturday Art Night; featured artists for December are Irene Deaver and Linda Webb; 19W. Bradford St., Sonora (above the Ventana Art Gallery); 532-2399.

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

MEADOWM ONT SHOPPING CENTER:Arts of Bear Valley displays artwork by four artists — Ruth Morrow, Nancy Macomber, Jan Alcalde and Mary Jean St. Claire; the artists medias include watercolor, mixed media, collage, photography, acrylic and oil; 2182 Highway 4, Arnold; artsofbearvalley.org.

PETROGLYPHE GALLERY:"All That Glitters ... An Artful Celebration" annual reception will be held Sunday, 4 to 7 p.m.; 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 PatGray,Susie Ho ff man and Renee Rondon is on 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 "Watercolor: Snowstorm in the Forest," Dec. 16; Copperopolis Town Square, 145 Stone St.; townhallarts.corn, 785-2050.

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TUOLUMNE COUNTY LIBRARY: Barbara Young is the featured artist at the rotating "Art in the Library" exhibit for December; features watercolor paintings of animals, landscapes, buildings, and people; 480 Greenley Rd., Sonora; 533-5507.

Photos with Santa Claus at the Historic Hotel Leger and horsedrawn hay rides down Main Street aresome oftheactivities that will showcase small-town cheer from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday during Mokelumne Hill's Holiday Open House. Children can even

There will be live flute music by Sonora's June Diggle along with the gallery's artists and wine tasting with light appetizers.

Petroglyphe offers fine art, jewelry, Native American flutes and much more. The gallery is located at 8317 Main St. in Mokelumne

VENTANA ART GALLERY:Features artists from throughout California; exhibits include Beth Little, "A Bit of HerWorld through Jan.3;48S. Washington St., Sonora; ventanagallery. corn, 588-0297.

mail their Christmas list to the

Hill. For more information, call

North Pole at the local post office.

Petroglyphe Gallery rounds out the event with its annual "All that Glitters ... an Artful Celebration" reception from 4 to 7 p.m.

286-1387 or visit mokehill.org for more details on the open house.

Historic downtown Mokelumne Hill is located off Highway 49 between San Andreas and Jackson.

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PULHHIHG AHEAD QECEMSEI~ TCHS SOUP LUNCHEON:Tuolumne County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting and Christmas soup luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 17, in the community room at Sonora Hills, off Greenley Road; the event will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a short business meeting and election of 2016TCHS officers followed by the luncheon; a variety of soups will be provided by current officers and members of the Board of Directors; local ukulele group, S'more Ukes, will play a medley of holiday songs, and "Hollywood's Heyday in the Hills," a 12-minute documentary celebrating the many movies made in Tuolumne County, will be shown; the luncheon is free of charge and open to all members and guests.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT:Blue Shoes Ukulele Orchestra presents a two-hour program featuring holiday songs, performed by Columbia College Community Education Program's ukulele students, under the direction of ukulele instructor Peg Reza; joining the show will be storyteller B.Z. Smith, sharing Christmas tales; Thursday, Dec. 17, at 6 to 8 p.m. in Columbia College's DogwoodTheater; admission is free with donations accepted; light refreshments will also be available during intermission.

NUTCRACKER:Studio 4 Dance Theater presents "The Nutcracker"; Thursday, Dec. 17, through Saturday, Dec. 19; Bret Harte High School, Angels Camp; for tickets call 800-5954849 or visit studio4dancetheater. corn.

WRAPPING ALLTHE WAY:Mother Lode Christian School will present "Wrapping All the Way" on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 17 and 18, at 7 p.m. in the MLCS Rex Heath Gym, 18393 Gardner Avenue in Tuolumne; admission is free and open to the public; 928-41 26.

CHRISTMAS SING: Presented by The Union Democrat, 36th annual Pop Hudson Memorial Christmas Sing held 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Coffill Park, downtown Sonora.

OPEN READING:Third Friday Open Reading will be held on Friday, Dec.

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Studio 4 Dance Theater will present "The Nutcracker" Thursday, Dec. 17, through Saturday, Dec. 19, in Angels Camp. In the Candy Kingdom, will be (front row) Brooke Wagner and Olivia Lilly, (back row) Hallie Pederson, Ruby Eustis-smith, Jillian Buteau, and Leah Cottrell.

18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Sonora Joe's CoffeeShoppe, 140 S.W ashington St., downtown Sonora; sign-ups 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 Denella Kimura, author of "Poetry Reading at the Panama Hotel"; admission is free; 532-6561.

corn and Sierra Nevada Adventure Co.; 251-8083, 907-435-7371; alisao salmonfestivalalaska.org, jimI salmonfestivalalaska.org.

HUMANITY RISING: A Butte Fire benefit featuring Hard Working Americans, Moonalice, Dead Winter Carpenters, Grateful Bluegrass Boys, Edge of the West, Clan Dyken, Thick Soup andmore; guest emcee Wavy Gravy, with psychedelic light show

by Liquid Lights; silent auction, food, drinks; Saturday, Dec. 19, 1 p.m. to midnight; Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp; $25 advance, $35 at door, children 13 to 16 are $10, children 12 and younger are free; tickets on sale at eventbrite.

Camp; 728-6171, 754-0577.

HOLIDAY STORIES:"Twirling Snowflake Stories for the Holidays" with Cynthia Restivo; 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19; Manzanita Arts Emporium, 1211 S. Main St., suite 110, Angels

HOLIDAY CABARET:Ironstone Vineyards will present criticallyacclaimed pianist Lara Downes at a Holiday Cabaret; Saturday, Dec. 19, starting at 5:30 p.m. with a reception followed by a buffet dinner; tickets $50 Ironstone wine club members, $55 non-members; Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Rd., Murphys; ironstonevineyards.corn, 728-1251.

CAROLING IN THE CAVERN:

The sixth annual "Caroling in the Cavern" concert featuring Dirty Cello is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Moaning Cavern in Vallecito; tickets are $22 or $20 with a donation of two cans of non-perishable food; reservations are recommended, 7362708.

Sunday, Dec. 20, 1 to 4 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church (Church of the 49ers), 11155 Jackson St., Columbia.

WINTER WONDERLAND FUNDRAISER:Skating, craft bazaar and bake sale will be held from noon to 3p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20,at High Country Sports Arena, 18960 Waylon Way, EastSonora;$5 admission includes roller skating; 677-7113.

SING-ALONG MESSIAH:The St. James Concert Series presents Handel's "Sing-Along Messiah" conducted by Ronald Randall with members of the Sonora Master Chorale, soprano, alto, tenor and bass soloists, and accompanist Diane Day; 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20; Church of the 49ers in Columbia; admission is free, but a donation of non-perishable food (or cash) for Interfaith Community Social Services will be accepted.

JUST DANCE:"Holiday Magic" with Just Dance; live music with Les Olson for ballroom, swing, Latin, country western, and line dancing; refreshments; all ages with no partner needed; $5 donation goes to the church's historic building fund;

CHRISTMAS WITH FRIENDS: Free community meal and gifts for children at two locations, Sonora Opera Hall in downtown Sonora and Veterans Memorial Hall in Tuolumne; Friday, Dec. 25, 2 to 5 p.m.; 770-0536, sonorachristmasdinner.corn.

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GOOD OLD DAYS

'P anteme Ta eMeuntain'uzzes eice BLACK BART — California's romantic highwayman has resumed the practice of his profession, and the "lone robber" is againthe terror ofthestage-driver and of Wells, Fargo & Company's

Bob Holton

expresses.

The model prisoner of

Dec. 2, 1981 THE PHANTOM — A bearded hermit, a cache of jewelry and an 89-year-ol d dead woman's telephone form a mystery police are calling The Phantom of Table Mountain." Living for several months at a makeshift campsite

San Quentin, &om whence he was discharged on January 23, has relapsed into his evil practices, and hisfeetseem tobeplanted asfirm ly asever on thebroad road that leads to destruction. But, while the rascall y poetagain roams undisturbed over the mountains and in the valleys of California, it is not probable that he will be able to repeat the long and successful

on a remote ridge, The Phantom is

career which introduced him to

a dark haired man in his 30's who has successfully eluded invaders of his hilltop domain.

"No one has reported any problems in the area," said Sheriff"s Deputy Jim McGettigan, "and there aren't any signs that he has stolen or killed any animals."

The Phantom was first spotted in October by John Mack, who

our notice, for now his identity is known, while before it was not.

34 years ago

144 years ago

owns an 875-acre cattle ranch

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just south of the Winkin' Lantern Tavern.

49 years ago Dec. 7, 1966 The average California home is worth $17,500, and its owner pays $370 in property tax.

73 years ago Dec. 17, 1942 RUBBER WARNING — Captain L. P. Wilson of the California Highway Patrol announced this week that officers of Tuolumne County have received orders to stop all motorists traveling in excessof40 m ilesperhour.M otorists so stoppedwillbewarned they are violating their patriotic duty by wasting precious rubber. Officers making such stops will examine the tiresofthem otorist.Ifdeemed unsafe, a citation will be issued charging a violation of Section 679 of the vehicle code. It is essential that everyone make his tires last just as long as possible. This is

Bancroft Library, UC Berkeley, and the Society of California PioneersI Courtesy photo

Situated approximately where Columbia State Historic Park's main parking lot is today, pictured above is the Columbia Gulch "tail flume" as it appeared in the 1860s. the best way for the people of this county to avoid gas rationingthe next step.

94 years ago Dec. 11, 1921 Equipment is being gathered at Jamestown for construction of a highway between that town and Sonora. The road will be 15 feet wide and 5 inches thick.

Selbeck devoted much of his spare time to traveling about the hills and ravines looking for ledges of gold, and when he was discovered missing for two days a search was immediately organized, and the county for a mile around was tra-

faithful dog, guarding the deep abyss below. Ropes were obtained, men lowered, and the dead body of Selbeck was recovered at the bottom of the shaft. No bones had been broken, and the only evidence of injury was a cut on the head. How long Selbeck lived after falling into the shaft there is no way to ascertain — but that he did live and struggled hard to escape

versed many times. Old prospect holes were peered into, and every place that seemed dangerous was viewed. During the search Sunday night the old Bruschi tunnel had was clear. been passed many times, but it never occurred to anyone that Selbeck might be in there. Now Dec. 4, 1904 it ofFered the last place to look.

Dec. 15, 1888 CRUEL FATE — The dead Searchers followed the tunnel in A NICE LUMP of pure gold body of Fred Selbeck, the cook fora distance of80 feet,atwhich weighing three pounds was found at the Gladys mine boarding point a shaft struck down from the in Slate Gulch, near Big Oak Flat, house, was recovered from the tunnellevel75 feet,the first 18 lastweek. Severallargepieces Bruschi shaR near the McAlpine feet of which was perpendicular, were taken out of the same gulch the remainder of the distance bein old times, among them a nugget mine, above Hughes Station, last Tuesday morning. His, indeed, was ing a steep incline. As the searchweighing nine pounds, less than a cruelfate,as the circumstances ers neared the shaft entrance one and one half pounds consisting surrounding his death indicate. they were greeted by Selbeck's of quartz.

111 years ago

127 years ago

Dec. 2,1871 Water has been so scarce in this county that many placer miners are working at temporary employment elsewhere. Several mills have beencompelled toclosefor want ofwater.The drought has dried several wells and springs that have never been known to go

161 years ago Dec.30, 1854 SONORA LYCEUM — The question of discussion on Tuesday evening is, "Should our courts of law be abolished, and all evil and criminal matters be settled exclu-

sively by the Vigilance Committee?n John R. Valleau, Esq., takes the affirmative, and D.L. Gunn the negative. The proceedings of this lyceum areattracting considerable attention, and the meetings are numerously attended. The subjects are invariably handled with ability.

WAKE UP CALL — Someone sends us a communication protesting against the ringing of the Methodist Church bell in Sonora so early in the morning. We are inclined to the opinion that if he, or she, kept seasonable hours, the six o' clock bell would be found none tooearly.Try it.

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TARPOWER Coldplay to headline Bay Area SuperBowl LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coldplay is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, and a spokesman for the National Football League hinted that past halftime performers could join the band onstage.

'That's where you' ll have to tune in Feb. 7 to 6nd out," NFL vice president of programming and media Ron Semiao said.

Katy Perry starred in the mostwatched Super Bowl halftime show in history earlier this year, when more than 118 million viewerstuned in to seeherperform with Lenny Kravitz and her nowfamous dancing sharks. Previous halftime headliners include Bruno Mars, Prince, Beyonce, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, U2 and the Rolling Stones.

"The show has grown into the most important live music stage on the planet," Semiao said, recalling the halftime show at the first Super Bowl in 1967 featured two college marching bands.

Coldplay's halftime set will be made upofhits,Semiao said, including hot tracks &om the new album, "A Head Full of Dreams," which was released last week.

Coldplayconfirmed the Super Bowl appearance on its website and social media pages.

"It's official: we' re performing at the @Pepsi @SuperBowl 50 Halftime Show!" read a post on the band's Twitter page.

Coldplay will appear in a series of behind-the-scenes videos on

inspirational memoir.

Flatiron Books announced that Win&ey's "The Life You Want" is scheduled for January 2017 and will show how "anyone can put their life on a new trajectory."

Winfrey's imprint doesn't have a name yet, but will feature several nonfiction works each year.

Win&ey hasalready generated nu-

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m erous best-sel lers in the past 20

years through her TV and online book club choices.

Winfrey said in a statement that she hopes her story "inspires other people to live the highest, fullest expression of themselves." She resisted writing a memoir in the past, cancelling a planned release in 1993. ''What I Know for Sure," a collection of her "0" magazine columns, was published by Flatiron in 2014.

were married last year in Florence, Italy, in a gala ceremony filmed for E!'s "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." West proposed to hisbride in October 2013,renting out San Francisco's AT&T Park for the occasion.

Broadway hit 'Hamilton' to launch inChicago NEW YORK (AP) — The megahit Broadway show "Hamilton" is on the move — a production will open in Chicago next September.

Producers said Tuesday that performances will begin Sept. 27 at the newly named The PrivateBank Theatre. It's a coup for Chicago since the city has lured the hottest stage show in years and beaten a rival theater town where

it might play well, too — Washington, D.C. Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the musical tells the true story of Alexander Hamilton, a LOS ANGELES (AP) — And Founding Father and the nation's the baby de jour's name is ... Saint first treasury secretary. It is told West. by ayoung African-American and Kim Kardashian West and Latino cast. It's got a terri6cally hubby Kanye announced the name varied score, ranging from pop of their new boy via Twitter and ballads to sexy R&B to rap battles, her app. Daughter North's brother with lyrical nods to Gilbert and was born last Saturday, weighing Sullivan, Jason Robert Brown, "South Paci6c" and the Notorious in at 8 pounds, 1 ounce.

Kardashian West has tracked B.I.G. her pregnancy online for her 37 The show is just the latest in a million Twitter followers, posting line of hit Broadway shows to take an image late last Friday of her up residence in Chicago, including bare belly with the caption, "Ready "Wicked," 'The Lion King" "Jersey Boys" and 'The Book of Mormon." whenever you are lol."

North was born in 2013.

The show "Kinky Boots" also had a well-received start in Chicago.

Kardashian, 35, and West, 38,

Kardashian, West welcome babyboy Tribune News Service

Coldplay's new album, "A Head Full of Dreams" features the experimental songs "Adventure of a Lifetime" and "Hymn for the Weekend." The British rock band will headline the Feb. 7 Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

Pepsi.corn about the making of the Super Bowl haRime show, he said. The 6rst features the band duringa rehearsalfortheirrecent performance on the American Music Awards.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin also shares his favorite Super Bowl memories. Other videos will focuson specialguestperformers who have yet to be announced,

Semiao said.

The Super Bowl will be held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

6 p.m. "Fridays with Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle, "Bury My Bones ln America: Part One." 7 p.m. — "Martin Luther King 2014 Celebration."

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

3 p.m. — Chapel in the Pines.

7 p.m. "The Church Of The Harvest."

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

Church.

Sunday 4 p.m. — "Play Ukulele With

Oprah Winfrey writing inspirational memoir NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Win&ey is starting her own book imprint, kicking it off with an

IRl 8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from Dec. 10 to Dec. 17. The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system.

Thursday 10 a.m. — "Calaveras Gem 8( Mineral Show."

8 p.m. — "Ask Attorney Steve: Veteran's Benefits," with Chele Beretz.

Friday 10 a.m. — uyou 8( The Law: Grand Jury."

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William."

7 p.m. "Zorba 8( Pericles," produced by Lloyd Kramer.

Monday 7 p.m. — "Crossing Frontiers; Portrait of a World Citizen," sponsored by Bahai Faith.

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

8 p.m. — "Area 12 / HICAPPart Two," hosted by Bonnie -

Kuhn with guest Debbie Shally.

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

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

Wednesday 10 a.m. - eGet Healthy With Shana: Healthy Backs."

10:30 a.m. — "Martin Luther King 2015 Celebration."

6 p.m. — Sonora City Council.

8 p.m. — Tuolumne County

Democratic Club.

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

Thursday 10 a.m. — "Mother Lode Friends of Music."

7:30 p.m. — "Viewpoint," hosted by Diane Doddridge, "Dry Wells and Dead and Dying Trees," with guest Tracie Riggs, of Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services.

Call 536-1888 for more information.

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Lamar, Swift, Weeknd lead Grammy norns Stars react NEW YORK (AP) — Kendrick Lamar is the king of the Grammys: The rapper is the leading nominee for the 2016 awards with 11, including album of the year for "To Pimp a Butterfl y"and song of the year for "Alright."

Lamar, who won two Grammys earlier this year, is followed by Taylor SwiR and the Weeknd, who

Alabama Shakes, fronted by singer Brittany Howard, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts with "Sound & Color" earlier this year, and the album was met with critical acclaim — much like the band's 2012 debut, "Boys & Girls."

Their four nominations include best alternative music album as well as best rock performance and song for "Don't Wanna Fight."

Pharrell and West are also nominated for four awards, including album of the year for producing songs on Lamar's album.

West's nominations include best rap song and rap performance for "All Day," which featured Paul Mc-

each earned seven nominations,

including album of the year. Butterfl y, ""1989"and "Beauty Behind the Madness" will battle country singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton's "Traveller" and rock group Alabama Shakes' "Sound & Color" for the top prize.

Lamar's "Alright" and Swift's "Blank Space" are nominated for song of the year, a songwriter's awards. Other nominees include Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth's tribute to actor Paul Walker, "See You Again," Ed Sheeran's slow burner '"Ihinking out Loud" and Little Big Town's semi-controversial hit, "Girl Crush," written by Lori McKenna, Hillary Lindsey and Liz Rose.

"Thinking out Loud" and "Blank Space," which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, are also nominated for record of the year, pitting the songs against No.1 hits that include Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk" and the Weeknd's "Can't Feel My Face," as well as a wild card: "Really Love" from R&B singer D'Angelo and the Vanguard.

'There's a broad spectrum and certainly it shows there's been

quite a bit of wonderful and excellent recordings in the last year," Recording Academy CEO Neil Portow said in an interview with The Associated Press.

Lamar's other nominations include best rap album for Butterfly," rap performance for "Alright," pop duo/group performance for "Bad Blood" with Swift and dance recording "Never Catch Me" with Flying Lotus. He's nominated twice for both best rap song with "Alright" and for co-writing Kanye West's "All Day," as well as best music video for "Alright" and "Bad Blood."

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Rapper Kendrick Lamer leads the Grammy nominations with 11.

"It's a testimony to his artistry," Portnow said of Lamar. "He' s someone that's very serious about his art and about his craR, and has been working it for quite some time. And this is one of those in-

houseand turned in a m emorable performance alongside Justin Timberlake. In addition to album of the year, Stapleton's "Traveller" is nominated for best country album, country song and country stances where the work pays oK e solo performance.

Swift, who won album of the Garth Brooks, who marked a year with "Fearless" in 2010 and comebackafter 13 yearslastyear, earned a nomination in the top was surprisingly shut out of the category with "Red," is also up countrycategories.Despite success forbestpop vocalalbum forher with tours, albums and singles, top-selling "1989" and pop solo Luke Bryan was also snubbed performancefor"Blank Space." and has yet to earn a Grammy The Weeknd's nominations include nomination. bestpop solo performance for This year's best country "Can't Feel My Face" and urban album contenders include Little contemporaryalbum for"Beauty." Big Town's "Pain Killer," Kacey His hit fi om the "Fiky Shades of Musgraves' "Pageant Material," Grey" soundtrack — Earned It" Ashley Monroe's "The Blade" and "Montevallo" by singer-songwriter — garnered nominations for best R&B performance, R&B song and Sam Hunt, who is also nominated song written for visual media. for best new artist. Other nomiThe film's soundtrack, which nees include "All About That Bass" also featured the Ellie Goulding performer Meghan Trainor, bighit "Love Me Like You Do," is up voiced singer Tori Kelly, Austraforbestcompilation soundtrack for lian singer-songwriter Courtney visual media along with "Empire: Barnett and rock musician James Season 1," which debuted at No. 1 Bay, who is also nominated for on the Billboard charts earlier this best rock album and rock song.

Rapper Drake scored five nomiyear.

More than 21,000 submissions nations, including best rap album for "If You' re Reading This It's Too were entered for the 83 Grammy categories, with the first round of Late," pitting him against Lamar, votes due by Nov. 4 — the day the Dr. Dre's "Compton," Nicki Minaj's Country Music Association Awards "The Pinkprint" and J. Cole's "2014 aired and Stapleton cleaned Forest Hills Drive."

to 2016 Grammy nomination s LOSANGELES(AP) — Starsreact to the 2016 Grammy Award nominations, announced Monday: • "I am so grateful to the fans, the Nashville music community and the Recording Academy fortheir appreciation and recognition. This has

Cartney and earned the icon two

been just the most amazing

rap nominations.

Justin Bieber — who marked a comeback this year with the hits "Sorry" and 'What Do You Mean" — is nominated for best dance recording for his other hit, Where Are U Now" with Skrillex and Diplo. Both Bieber and Adele's new albums will qualify for Grammy nominations next year since they were rel eased afterSept.30 — the final day for eligibility this year.

Other notable nominees include married duo Joey + Rory for best country duo/group performance (they recently announced Joey is ending her cancer treatment aftera recurrence oftumors); actress Amy Poehler with her first Grammy nomination for best spo-

year." — Sam Hunt, nominated forcountry album and new artist, in a statement.

• "I wasn't expecting the Grammy norns,thank you"Ed Sheeran, up for song and record of the year for "Thinking Out Loud," via Twitter.

• "I am so unbelievably grateful to be nominated and so humblyelated to be listed

ken word album for cYes Please";

and actor Seth MacFarlane for best traditional pop vocal album, competing with albums from Bob Dylan, Tony Bennett, Barry Manilow and Josh Groban.

Four of the five album of the year contenders are from Universal Music — a huge win for the recordlabelbuta lossforits competitors, Sony and Warner Music. SwiS's "1989," however, was released on the indie label Big Machine Records.

The 58th Grammys will air live on February 15, 2016, from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Voting for the second round, completed by mail and starting next week, ends on January 15, 2016.

among the other perform-

ers I look up to... This is a dream come true. But the real question is, what the hell am I going to wear?" — Elle King, double-nominee for her hit single "Ex's & Oh's," in a statement.

• "Woke up 2 Grammy nominationsl!:) Thanks everybodywho nominated me and congratsto allthe other nominees!" — Kelly Clarkson, nominated for pop solo performance and pop vocal album for "Piece by Piece," via Twitter.

• "Wow much thanks for Grammy nomination for No One Ever Tells Youl!" — Seth MacFarlane, up for traditional pop vocal album, via Twitter.

• s4 Grammy nominations!

Thank you!" — John Legend, who has three bids for his song with Common, "Glory," and a fourth for his track with Kanye West, "One Man Can Changethe World,"via Twitter.

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Here are the movies playing Friday through Dec. 17 at Regal

Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe investigation that would rock the city and cause a crisis in one of the world's oldest and most trusted institutions. When the newspaper's tenacious "Spotlight"team ofreporters delves into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their year-long investigation uncovers a decadeslong cover-up at the highest levels of Boston's religious, legal, and government establishment, touching off a wave of revelations around the world. "Spotlight" is a tenseinvestigative dramaticthriller ,tracing the steps to one of thebiggest cover-ups in modern times. Rated R. Two hours, 8 minutes.

Cinemas 10 in Sonora:

Creed Drama starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Andre Ward, Anthony Bellew, Ritchie Coster, Jacob "Stitch" Duran, directed by Ryan Coogler.

Adonis Johnson never knew his famous father, world heavy weight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born.

Still, there's no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed's legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa. Once in the City of Brotherly Love, Adonis tracks Rocky down and asks him to be his trainer. Despite his insistence that he is out of the fight game for good, Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in Apollo — the fierce rival who became his closest friend. Agreeing to take him on, Rocky trains the young fighter, even as the former champ is battling an opponent more deadlythan any he faced in the ring. With Rocky in his corner, it isn't long before Adonis gets his own shot at the title...but can he develop not only the drive but also the heart of a true fighter, in time to get into the ring? Rated PG-13. Two hours, 13 minutes.

Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Adventure film starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, Willow Shields, directed by Francis Lawrence.

Realizing the stakes are no longer just for survival, Katniss Everdeen teams up with her closest friends, including Peeta, Gale and Finnick for the ultimate mission. Together, they leave District13 to liberate the citizens of war-tom Panem and assassinate President Snow, who's obsessed with destroying Katniss. What liesahead are mortal traps, dangerousenemies and moral choices that will ultimately

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Cillian Murphy and Chris Hemsworth star in the new drama "In the Heart of the Sea." determine the future of millions.

Rated PG-13. Two hours, 16 minutes.

In the Heart of the Sea Drama starring Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker and Cillian Murphy, directed by Ron Howard. In 1820, crewmen aboard the New England vessel Essex face a harrowing battle for survival when a whale of mammoth size and strength attacks with force, crippling their ship and leaving them adrift in the ocean. Pushed to their limits and facingstorms, starvation, panic and despair, the survivors must resort to the unthinkable to stay alive. Their incredible tale ultimately inspires author Herman Melville to write "MobyDick." Rated PG-13. Two hours, 2 minutes.

Krampus Fantasy-horror film starring Emjay Anthony, Adam Scott, Toni Collette, Stefania LaVie Owen, directed by Michael Dougherty.

When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive

spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers. All hell breaks loose as beloved holiday icons take on a monstrous life of their own, laying siege to the fractured family's home and forcing them to fight for each other if they hope to survive. Rated PG-13.

One hour, 38 minutes.

effects of personal vengeance on the human soul. Rated PG-13.

One hour, 51 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 Secret in Their Eyes Bond to Mexico City and Rome, Thriller starring Chiwetel Ejio- where he meets the beautiful for, Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, widow of an infamous criminal. directed by Billy Ray. A tightAfter infiltrating a secret meetknit team of rising FBI investiing, 007 uncovers the existence of the sinisterorganization Spectre. gators — Ray and Jess, along with their District Attorney Needing the help of the daughter supervisor — is suddenly tom of an old nemesis, he embarks apart when they discover that on a mission to find her. As Bond Jess's teenage daughters has ventures toward the heart of been brutally and inexplicably Spectre, he discovers a chilling murdered. Now, 13 years later, connection between himself and afterobsessively searching every the enemy he seeks. Rated PGday for the elusive killer, Ray 13. Two hours, 28 minutes. finally uncovers a new lead that

he's certain can permanently resolve the case, nail the vicious murderer, and bring long-desired closure to his team. No one is prepared, however, for the shocking, unspeakable secret that will reveal the enduring, destructive

Spotlight Drama starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Brian d'Arcy James, Stanley Tucci, Billy Crudup, directed by Tom McCarthy. This film tells the riveting true story of the

Animated adventure film starring the voices of Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand, Maleah Padilla, Ryan Teeple, Jack McGraw, Marcus Scribner, Raymond Ochoa, Jack Bright, directed by Peter Sohn. "The Good Dinosaur" asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes viewers on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of. Rated PG. One hour, 32 minutes.

The Night Before Comedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie, Jillian Bell, Lizzy Caplan, Helene Yorke, Michael Shannon, Mindy Kaling, directed

by Jonathan Levine. Ethan, Isaac and Chris have been friends sincechildhood, and fora decade, their yearly Christmas Eve reunion has been an annual night of debauchery and hilarity. Now that they' re entering adulthood, the tradition is coming to an end, and to make it as memorable as possible, they set out to find the Nutcracka Ball — the Holy Grail of Christmas parties. Rated R. One hour, 41 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 an exhibition of art titled "In Uniform" through March 20 at the Mariposa County Arts Council's Treetop Gallery; 5009 Highway 140, Mariposa; mariposaartscouncil.org.

JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO: House of Floyd, the music of Pink Floyd, Dec. 18. Aaron Neville, Feb. 6; 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson; jacksoncasino.corn, 800-822-9466.

SUTTER CREEK THEATER: Kory "Lightning Boy" Gibbs, Friday. Black Irish Band, Saturday. Sourdough Slim's Wild and Woolly Revue, Dec. 19.Houston Jones and Susie Glaze and the HiLonesome Band, Jan. 16.

Tom Rigneyand Flambeau, Jan.23.

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VAU.EV BOB HOPE THEATRE:"R5: Sometime Last Night Tour," Jan. 26.The Temptations Review, Feb. 13. Jerry Seinfeld, March 11; 242 E. Main St., Stockton; stocktonlive.corn, 373-1400.

CAPITAL STAGE: "The Behavior of Broadus," by Burglars of Hamm, through Jan. 3. "Love and Information," Jan. 27 to Feb. 28; 2215 J St., Sacramento; capstage.org, 916995-5464.

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.

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.

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"Boruto: Naruto the Movie," which will be presented with original Japanese dialogue and English subtitles, will be shown at select movie theaters on Sunday. Those include screenings in Manteca, Fairfield and Sacramento. For tickets or more information, visit fathomevents.corn.

CANDLELIGHT TOURS:Candlelight tours of the McHenry Mansion will be available on Friday, Dec. 18, and Sunday, Dec. 20; tours begin at 5 p.m. and the last tour leaves at 8:30 p.m.; during the tours, visitors will see docents dressed in period clothing demonstrating Victorian life as it was during the holidays, including seeing popcorn stringing, musicians, a gingerbread house being decoratedand much more; McHenry Mansion, 15th and I streets, Modesto.

FRESNO CONVENTION AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER: Holiday Jam featuring Big Sean, Kid Ink,Omarion, Baby Bash, and more, Saturday. The Nutcracker Ballet, Saturday and Sunday. Shen Yun, Jan. 16to17. The Piano Guys, Feb. 4. Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, April 4. Joe Bonamassa, April 27; fresnoconventioncenter.corn.

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Dale Head and the MindWinder Orchestra will perform a Frank Sinatra retrospective Saturday at the State Theatre in Auburn.

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The Nutcracker, through Dec. 20.

Big Earl and the Crying Shame, Jan. 16. Paul Thorn, Jan. 22. Simon & Garfunkel tribute show, Feb. 19.

Little River Band, Feb. 26. Kristin Chenoweth, March 24. Blue Man Group, April 8 to 9. "Les Miserables," July 22 to 31; 1000 I St., downtown

Modesto; galloarts.org, 338-3105.

HAGGIN MUSEUM: "Picasso, Miro 8t Hawaii Five-0: Prints from the Jack Lord Collection," through Jan. 10; 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton; hag ginmuseum.org, 940-6300.

SACRAMENTO STATE:Sac State' s dance faculty and special guests come together for "Dance Sites 2015," in the University Theatre, 6000 J St.; directed by Lorelei Bayne and Philip Flickinger, the concert is presented at 6:30 p.m. tonight; 8 p.m.Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m.

Sunday; tickets are $5 to $12; Sac State's classical ensemble Camerata Capistrano goes "Beyond Baroque" when it performs at 5 p.m. Sunday in the Capistrano Concert Hall, 6000 J St.; tickets are $10 general, $7 seniors and $5 students; tickets available at 916-278-4323 or csus.edu/ hornettickets.

BEYOND ASIAN ART MUSEUM: "Yoong Bae: Continuity and Pursuit," through Sunday. "Looking East," through Feb. 7; 200 Larkin St., San Francisco; asianart.org, 415-581-3500.

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," March12to May30; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; deyoung.famsf.org, 41 5-750-3600.

SAP CENTER:Alejandro Fernandez, Sunday. Harlem Globetrotters, Jan. 15 to 24. Black Sabbath, Feb. 9.

Disney on Ice: Frozen, Feb. 17 to 22.

Rihanna, "Anti World Tour," with guest Travis Scott, Feb. 28. Justin Bieber, "Purpose Worldwide Tour," March 17. Ellie Goulding, April 6.

Selena Gomez, May 11. Andrea Bocelli, June 4. Demi Lovato with Nick Jones, Aug. 18; 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose; sapcenter.corn.

THE WARFIELD:John Prine with Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Friday. Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, Saturday and Sunday. Miguel, Wednesday, Dec. 16. Dave Koz, Dec. 18. The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Dec. 24. Slightly Stoopid, Dec. 31.

Rancid, Jan. 1 and 2; 982 Market St., San Francisco; 41 5-345-0900, thewarfieldtheatre.corn.

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