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•What: Pop Hudson Memorial Christmas Sing. • When: Friday, 12:45 p.m. • Where: Coffill Park, downtown Sonora. • Admission: Free. • Information: 588-4535.

The 36th annual Pop Hudson Memorial Christmas Sing returns Fridaytodowntown Sonora,but in a new location. This year' s Christmas Sing will be held at CofM Park instead of Courthouse Square. Presented byThe Union

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The annual Christmas Sing attracts singers of all ages.

holiday tradition for many. Besides The Union Democrat staff, singing groups who lead Christmas carols will include Stanislaus National Forest employees, Summerville Parent Nursery School children, service club members and inmates

from Sierra Conservation Center's Baseline Camp, among others. As the tradition goes, the Christmas Sing is preceded by the nearbybean feed put on by Galen "Mut" Mutzner and helpers.

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'Humani Risin ' show to enefit fire victims • What: Butte Fire benefit concert. • When: Saturday, 1 p.m. to midnight. • Where: Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 101 Frogtown Rd., Angels Camp. • Tickets: $25 advance, $35 at door, $10 ages 13 to 16, kids younger than 12 are free. • Information: facebook.corn/ humanityrisingsharethespirit

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"Humanity Rising: Share the Spirit," a benefit for victims of the devastating Butte Fire, will be held Saturday at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in

Angels Camp. Set to perform, and donating their time, are headliners Hard Working Americans (a recently formed "super group" consisting of Todd Snider on vocals, Dave Schools on bass guitar, Neal Casal on guitar and vocals, Duane Trucks on drums, Chad Staehly on keys, and Jesse Aycock on guitar and lapsteel), Moonalice out of San Francisco,

Dead Winter Carpenters from the Lake Tahoe area, Edge of the West from Santa Cruz, and Grateful Bluegrass Boys and Dusty Greenbones Band from Mendocino. "Our first show ever was a

benefit show for flood victims in Colorado. We understand how thesegiant natural disasters put hard-working Americans' backs up against the wall," the band Hard WorkingAmericans said in a statement. "We' re in a

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San Francisco-based Moonalice will be joined by several other bands, emcee Wavy Gravy and a psychedelic light show on Saturday. position to help so let's all join togetherand make a difference. It takes a village." Other performers include Diane Patterson, Nedra & Julio, Thick Soup, Big Joe Daddy, Felicity Oceansong, and Nicole Sass. Added to the bill is local group The Brothers Strong, who performed at another Butte Fire

benefit called Phoenix Festival. Additionally, famed emcee W avy Gravy willbe on hand for Saturday's show and there will be a psychedelic light show by Liquid Lights. The event aims to be family friendly with two stages of live music, children's activities, a silent auction, and dinner from

about 4 to 7 p.m. The entire event will span from 1 p.m. to past midnight. The fundraising dinner will include fresh Alaskan salmon and halibut. "Our old Grateful Dead chefs are going to be cooking the dinner," Jim Stearns said Tuesday on his way from Alaska to Cala-

veras County for the show. Jim and Alisa Stearns, along with Linda Sanchez and Emily West, are producing the benefit concert.

Jim Stearns — owner and operator of Avery Ranch from 1974 until 2011 — was a longtime Tuolumne and Calaverascounty resident, promoter and philan-

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burned more than 70,000 acres in Amador and Calaveras coun-

ties before it was fully contained in early October. Earlier this month, Calaveras County officials estimated that the fire destroyed 769 structures, 503 of which were homes. Two men were also killed in the fire. "If you are thinking the Butte Fire is over, stop assuming someone else is doing the work that needs to be done," Jim

The Dead Winter Carpenters, who played Strawberry Music Festival in Tuolumne this fall, return to the region for Saturday's show. thropist. He's co-founder of the High Sierra Music Festival and now lives in Alaska, where he puts on the annual Salmonfest. Stearns helped run the backstage cateringoperations for the

iconic Grateful Dead from the late1980s to mid-90s. Alisa Stearns was born and raised in Sonora and has partnered with Jim on various fundraising endeavors. Sanchez, a longtime Calav-

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erasactivist,was a Butte Fire victim who lost everything, and West isa longtime resident of the county as well. Proceeds from Saturday' s event will be distributed "equitably to the most needy families and individuals promptly in order tohelp provide some degree of holiday comfort," organizers said.

The Butte Fire started on Sept.9 in Amador County and

is partnering on the event. For providing administrative service as well as insurance, the organization will take only 3 percent of the revenue, organizers said. "We want to make sure every

dime goes into the hands of someone who really needs the money," Stearns said. Blue Mountain Community Renewal Council, located in San Andreas, is listed by the Sierra Health Foundation as one of the

Stearns said. "There's some per-

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ception or rationalization that there is enormous help coming in.It' sthe proverbial 'somebody else is taking care of it' problem. If those who are still warm, dry and relatively wealthy that live within 25 miles of the devastation would give 10 percent of theirtime and/or resources the problem would largely be handled already. Unfortunately, many are buying useless (stuff) for Christmas, taking vacations and ignoring the tragedy their neighborsare facing right over the hill." The mission of the "Humanity Rising" show will be to provide grants to those who have had their homes and lives destroyed by the Butte Fire. Organizers said those who are uninsured or don't have the abilityto secure major funding from agencies such as the American Red Cross and Federal Emergency Management Agency will be given the highest priority. The nonprofit Blue Mountain Community Renewal Council

nity grants as an organization working for the relief of Butte Fire victims, organizers said. "We do our best to live up to the mantra: Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the places you can, in all the ways you can, to all the people you can, at all the times you can, for as long as you can," Stearns said. "We have a deep connection to the land and the people that were devastated by the fire. We believe that if people just do what they can to help, in the reliefoftheir neighbors and friends, then we together, we can make a huge impact. Maybe it's a day of work. Maybe it's five bucks or maybe it's a hundred. Maybe it's taking somebody in, loaning somebody your RV or makingfood.We allhave

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Ukulele show set for tonight at Columbia College • What: Christmas concert. • When: Tonight,6 to 8 p.m. • Where: Dogwood Theater, Columbia College. • Admission: Free. • Information: 532-8799.

The Blue Shoes Ukulele Orchestra presents "A Christmas Concert" tonight at Columbia College. The program features holiday songs, performed by Columbia College Community Education Program's ukulele students, under

the direction ofukuleleinstructor Peg Reza. Joining the show will be storyteller B.Z. Smith, sharing Christmas tales. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. Refreshments will also be available.

The program is a showcase performanceforthecollege's fall semester beginning ukulele students as well as Reza's Ukulele Academy's longtime intermediate and advance ukulele students. "I have student groups in both Tuolumne and Calaveras coun-

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"Three years ago, Columbia College invited me to be their ukulele teacher when they brought back the Community Education Program," Reza said. "I have really enjoyed meeting new ukulele enthusiasts. It is such a versatile and happyinstrument,one where you can be a beginner or a virtuoso."

Recently, Reza and Smith released a new CD, called "Striking Up Gold Mountain: Stories and Songs of the California Gold Rush." Reza noted that Columbia College will offer a new series of ukulele classes this spring through its Community Education Program. To enroll in the college's ukulele program, visit gocolumbia. edu/corned.

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Event to showcase'Poet Readin at the PanamaHotel' readingher poem,"Eggplant Fricassee," at the Loomis Eggplant Festival and got it included in the annual cookbook; publishing lyrics with musical script as part of Judith Pella's novel, 'Warrior's Song,"

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'Nutcracker' allet features new ancin • What: 'The Nutcracker' ballet. • When: Today through Saturday. • Where: Bret Harte High School Theater, Angels Camp. • Tickets: $7 to $15. • Info: studio4dancetheater.corn

After seven years of dedication, going up the ranks of Studio 4 Dance Theater to earn the prima ballerina role of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Brianna Gilbertfaced a dimmed prospect: She had no Cavalier — no partner — and was going to be the first in the role to have to dance

this famous duet as a solo. Brianna, 16, is a junior at Bret Harte High School in AngelsCamp, and portrayed Clara in last year's production.

"Daniel (Ernst) was our Cavalier at first, and then he got acceptedintoa prestigious dance school," she said. "Then we tried to find a professional that we could hire, but they were all busy already, dancing in other

said. "I just got into dance about a year ago. I like all styles of dance, but I dance mostly tap and lyrical — well, and now, ballet." The pair had a lot of catching up to do. More than 50 danc-

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So I thought I was going to have to doitby myself." But Studio 4 Dance Theater Artistic Director Tammie Lee had not given up the search. Finally, in October — three months into rehearsal — word got out to 16-year-old Damian Homer-Goltz, a dancer with On StageDance Company in Sonora.

60 years old, rehearse for more than six months to bring this classic to life each year.

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Tim Smith as Dr. Drosselmeyer and Michaela Jarnagin as Clara in "The Nutcracker," which opens tonight in Angels Camp.

St. JamesConcert Seriespresents 'Sing-AongMessiah' onSunday •W hat:'Sing-Along Messiah.' • When: Sunday, 3 p.m. • Where: Church of the 49ers in Columbia. • Admission: Free with donations accepted. • Information: sjconcertseries.org

Bring your own score or borrow one and join the St. James Concert Series in presenting Handel's "Sing-Along Messiah," conducted by Ronald Randall with members of the Sonora M aster Chorale, soprano,alto, tenorand bass soloists,and accompanist Diane Day. Admission is free, but a donation of non-perishable food (or cash) for Interfaith Community Social Services will be accepted. This performance will include all of Part I, the "Hallelujah Chorus," "Worthy is the Lamb" and the "Amen."

Soprano soloist, Linda Carter, will sing four recitatives. Carter is an active performer in the Central Valley and foothill areas of California and has been a

featured soloist in opera, recital and orchestral works including Beethoven's "Mass in C" with the Modesto Junior College Chorus and Orchestra, "The Creation" by Haydn, Vivaldi's "Gloria" and Bach's "Magnificat." Her performances with the ModestoSymphony have included Mozart's "Requiem" and "The Magic Flute" as well as Mendelssohn's "Midsummer Night's Dream." For the last five years she has been the soprano soloistfor the Modesto "SingAlong Messiah." As a member of the Columbia College Community Chorus, Carter has performed solos in the Mendelssohn's "Elijah," Poulenc's "Gloria," and Faure's "Requiem." She has performed with the Sonora Bach Festival, Sonora Opera Guild and Mother Lode Friends of Music. She holds a bachelor of music degree from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. Lisa Westermann, an alto, followed asacred solo concert career in San Francisco, where she was the music worship coor-

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Ronald Randall dinator at West Portal Lutheran Church. Since coming to the Mother Lode, she has served as assistant choir director of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Sonora and is currently music director at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Jackson. Tenor Carl Rudolph has performed tenor solos with choral groups such as the Camerata Singers of Long Beach, Los Cancioneros of Torrance, the Jane Hardester Singers, and the Los

Angeles Master Chorale under the direction of Roger Wagner. In the foothills, Rudolph sings with the Sonora Master Chorale, the Columbia College Community Chorus, and the choir of the Church of the 49ers in Columbia. Ronald Randall, conductor and bass/baritone, has been a professional musician for nearly a half century. Formerly a French hornist and orchestral conductor, about 20 years ago Randallbegan making the switch to choral conducting and eventually singing. Now, a recognized baritone vocalist, he has directed the Sonora Master Chorale and the Pine Cone Singers in Groveland. Randall is also the director of the Sonora Hills Chorus and has frequently appeared on stage with Sierra Repertory Theatre. He has written numerous compositions and arrange-

ments for full orchestra, various instruments,solo voice,vocal duets and chorus. Accompanying this performance is longtime Calaveras

County resident Diane Day. She earned her bachelor of music degree in piano performance from

Biola University in 1975. She has most recently been accompanying the Columbia College Chorus and, from 2001 to 2012, accompanied vocal majors (also accompanying their junior and senior recitals) at California State University, Stanislaus. She enjoys performing two-piano works from time to time with fellow pianist, Ronald Brickman from Amador County.

Upcoming concerts in the St. James Concert Series include pianist Jason Sia on Feb. 21 (this concert will also feature the winners of the Sierra Music Scholarships); Trio 180 on April 24, and Golden Bough on May 22.Allconcerts are at3 p.m. and are held at The Red Church in downtown Sonora. Tickets for these concerts are $15 for adults and $6 for students younger than 18. Tickets are available at Mountain Bookshop at The Junction shopping center or by calling 536-0825.

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Continued from Page8 never going to get them (the lifts) right, and Tammie just kept pushing us and pushing us until all of sudden, it clicked." "It was kind of scary the first time dancing in front of all these experienced dancers," Damian said. "But it's going really well. Everyone has been really nice and welcoming." "I am so proud and impressed by thecourage and dedication of these two," Lee said. "The Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier are two of the most demanding roles in 'The Nutcracker,' and Brianna and Damian haverisen to the challenge beautifully. They have developed confidence and trust in each other, and their performances will be excellent." "It's definitely better with a Cavalier," Brianna added. "The Nutcracker" has become a local tradition in Calaveras County. Each year, Lee and Studio 4 Dance Theater present a fresh versionofthe magical tale of Clara, her Nutcracker Prince, and their Christmastime adventures in the Candy Kingdom. This year's Nutcracker is set in anorphanage at the turn of the century: Clara and Fritz's parents have passed away, and Dr. Drosselmeyer is a visiting magician. The production features several new characters and costumes, including Mrs. Gingerbread and a Chinese Dragon. Michaela Jarnagin stars as Clara; Molly Johnson is the Dew Drop Fairy; Leah Cottrell will portraythe Mouse Queen; and Madison Pelland takes on the role of the Snow Queen. Studio 4 Dance Theater introduces new performers in all the male lead roles this year — in addition to Damian Homer-Goltz as the Cavalier, the Nutcracker Prince will be portrayed by Justin Sharp, and

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Brianna Gilbert stars as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Damian Homer-Goltz as her Cavalier. local artist Tim Smith, who created the new backdrop for Act I lastyear,is taking on the role of Dr. Drosselmeyer. Tickets for opening night — 6 p.m.today — willcost$13 for adults;$10 for children ages 13 to 17;and $7 for children 12 and younger. Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday matinee are$15 for adults;$10 for children 12 and younger. Tickets can be purchased in advance until the night before the performance at studio4dancetheater.corn or by phone at (800) 595-4849. Tickets are available at the door one hour before the show for all performances that are not sold out (cash or check only). "The Nutcracker" is appropriate forallages and is two hours long. Intermission includes

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ages and chances to win raffle prizes. There will be a "meet and greet" for photos with the Sugar Plum Fairy, her Cavalier and other cast members immediately following the Saturday matinee.

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Featured in the new production of "The Nutcracker," are (front, from left) Anastacia Sharp and Emily O'Flinn, (back, from left) Madison Gonzales, Oscar Schaaf, Justin Sharp, Aurora Lewis, and Afton Philips, while snow princesses and snowf lakes (below) are dressed in white.

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Mother Lode Christian presents 'Wrapping All the Way'

The Mother Lode Christian School cast will perform "Wrapping All the Way" today and Friday.

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Featured in "Wrapping All the Way" are (from left) Nick lcardo, Titus Shirley and Jonathan Talavera. • What: 'WrappingAll the Way.' • When:Today and Friday, 7 p.m. • Where:Rex Heath Gym, Mother Lode Christian School, 18393 Gardner Ave., Tuolumne. • Admission:Free. • Info:92841 26

Mother Lode Christian School students will present "Wrapping All the Way" tonight and Friday at the school in Tuolumne. Fourththrough eighth grade students of the MLCS Cougar Band will open the performances. Friday night's performance will also include Christmas

Carols sung by the MLCS Preschool. Mother Lode Christian School students — kindergarten through eighth grade — will perform in the programs. Admission is free and open to the public. The townspeople in this whimsical story love Christmas so much that they celebrate it every single day — so much so that they speak in Christmas phrases. But, in Tuneville, the glitz and the glamour of the celebrationgradually becomes more important than the true meaning of Christmas. As the town's "Tinsel Mania" celebration comes to a crashing halt

due to a "Sleigh Bell Storm," the Tunies are left searching for hope. Tansy (the Christmas wrapper/rapper) and her brother Filbert remind King Dazzlebaum and the town that Christmas can bea celebrated without all the tinsel, glitter and lights. With their catchy combo of rhythm and (w)rap, Tansy and Filbert teach the others that they can celebrate the Prince of Peace in many ways. From the main actors, supporting cast, and the crew behind the scenes, every student in the school participates in the performances. This year's program is once again directed by Laura Brinegar — the school's music, band, and junior high teacher. The musical was created by Christy Semsen and arranged by MLCS alumnus Daniel Semsen. School officials urge the public to join them for "an evening full of jam-packed fun, singable songs with a touch of righteous rap, and a powerful Christmas message."

Sto elling eventsetfor Saturday inAngels Camp Professional storyteller and author Cynthia Restivo will present "Twirling Snowflake Stories for the Holidays" this weekend in Angels Camp. Manzanita Writers Press presentsthe free family program at 2p.m. Saturday at 1211 S. Main St., suite 110. Trained asa professional actor who toured international

stages, Restivo's theater skills led to her successful calling as astoryteller.For 14 years, she and fellow storyteller B.Z. Smith partnered as the Story Quilters. In her solo career, Restivo has acted on her deep passion for strengthening storytelling traditions within families. In addition to her inspired telling, she alsohelps others collectand preserve family and

personalstories as a legacy to future generations. From her home in Sonora, Restivo has traveled widely through the Sierra foothills to bepart ofschool,library and festival programs. She is a member of National Storytelling Network, the California ArtsProject,Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and Association of Personal Historians. Manzanita Arts Emporium, the new home of Manzanita WritersPress,also features a contemporarycollection of books, fine art, prints, cards,

jewelry, woodworking, botanical art, hard-edge design wall sculpture, puppets and more. For more information, visit manzapress.corn or call 7540577 or 728-6171.

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TRIIRSRAY TCHS SOUP LUNCHEON:Tuolumne County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting and Christmas soup luncheon 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 2016 TCHS 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; TCHistory.org, 532-1317. COLUMBIA CHRISTMAS CAROL:Sierra Repertory Theatre presents "A Columbia Christmas Carol," a new version of the Charles Dickens classic; through Sunday at the Fallon House Theater in Columbia State Historic Park; sierrarep.org, 532-3120. DINNER AND A MOVIE: Award-winning film "Meru," featuring Tuolumne County native Conrad Anker, will be shown after 5 p.m. dinner tonight; Priest Station Cafe, Big Oak Flat; reservations, 962-1888. 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; 6 to 8 p.m. in Columbia College's DogwoodTheater; admission is free with donations accepted; light refreshments will also be available during intermission.

(Page 6) NUTCRACKER:Studio 4 Dance Theater presents "The Nutcracker"; today through Saturday; Bret Harte High School, Angels Camp; for tickets call 800-595-4849 or visit studio4dancetheater.corn. (Page 8) WRAPPING ALLTHE WAY:Mother Lode Christian School will present "Wrapping All the Way" today and Friday, at 7 p.m. in the MLCS Rex HeathGym, 18393 Gardner Avenue in

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Tuolumne; admission is free and open to the public; 928-4126. (Page 10)

FRIDAY COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET:8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday; free; 18600 Eagle Ridge Drive, offTuolumn Road; 840-8067. CHRISTMAS SING: Presented by The Union Democrat, 36th annual Pop Hudson Memorial Christmas Sing features community groups leading carols; 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.; Coffill Park, downtown Sonora. (Page 3) SIP N' SHOP: Free drinks, live music and more at Copperopolis Town Square; 4 to 8 p.m.;copperopolistownsquare.corn,785-9700. COMMUNITY DINNER:Chicken Ranch Casino will present its annual free Christmas Community Dinner; 4:30 to 8 p.m.; all ages welcome and Santa will visit with children; Chicken Ranch Bingo Hall, 16929 Chicken Ranch Rd., Jamestown; Link Line Shuttle will offer free rides to anyone in Tuolumne County to and from dinner; for reservations, call 6948747.

OPEN READING:Third Friday Open Reading will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Sonora Joe'sCoffee Shoppe, 140 S.W ashington St., downtown Sonora;sign-ups begin at6:30 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. (Page 7) THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP:Murphys CreekTheatre presents "The Mystery of Irma Vep" by Charles Ludlam, a spoof of Gothic melodramas, through Sunday; Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; murphyscreektheatre.org, 728-8422. ALMOST MAINE:Stage 3Theatre presents the romantic comedy "Almost, Maine," directed by Rocky Rhoades, through Sunday at 208 S. Green St. in downtown Sonora; stage3.org, 536-1778. SONORA BALLROOM DANCING:7 to 10 p.m.; $10; Aronos Club, 37 E. Elkin St., downtown Sonora; 532-6901.

SATIIRRAY 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 until Dec. 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'sRocca Park from noon to 2 p.m.; Santa will return with a small parade of Model A's and live music by Country Living with Elide Ickes and Bill Lane.

HUMANITY RISING:A Butte Fire benefit featuring HardWorking Americans, Moonalice, Dead Winter Carpenters, Grateful Bluegrass Boys,Edge ofthe West ,Thick Soup and more; guest emcee Wavy Gravy, with psychedelic light show by Liquid Lights; silent auction, food, drinks; 1 p.m. to midnight; Calaveras CountyFairgrounds, Angels Camp; $25 advance, $35 at door, children 13 to 16 are $10, children 12 and younger are free; tickets on sale at eventbrite.corn and Sierra Nevada Adventure Co.; 251-8083, 907-4357371; alisa@salmonfestivalalaska.org, jimi salmonfestivalalaska.org. (Page 4) HOLIDAY STORIES:"Twirling Snowflake

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BLACK OAK CASINO: Comedy with Huck Flyn and Colleen Watson, tonight, 8 p.m. Lacy J. Dalton, classic country singer, Friday, 9 p.m. Journey Revisited, a tribute to Journey, Saturday, 9 p.m.; 19400Tuolumne RoadNorth,Tuolumne; blackoakcasino.corn.

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HOTEL LEGER:The Howlers, Saturday, 9 p.m.; 8304 Main St., Mokelumne Hill.

MINER'S CHRISTMAS Father Christmas will arrive by stagecoach at Columbia State Historic Park this weekend.

RAWHIDE SALOON: Karaoke, tonight, 7 p.m. DJ 17:40, Friday, 9 p.m. Harvest Gold Band,Saturday, 9 p.m. Open mic, Wednesday, 9 p.m.; 18260 Highway 108, Jamestown.

DIRTY CELLO High-energy band will put spin on holiday favorites at "Caroling in the Cavern."

from noon to 3 p.m. at High Country Sports A rena, 18960Waylon Way, East Sonora; $5 admission includes roller skating; 677-7113.

CHRISTMAS SING Event features Christmas carols in Coffill Park (Story: Page 3)

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

NUTCRACKER Studio 4 Dance Theater brings holiday ballet to Angels Camp. (Story: Page 8) SANTA SIGHTINGS Visit with Old Saint Nick in Jamestown or Sonora. s

HUMANITY RISING Live music and more at benefit concert (Story: Page 4) Submined photos

Stories for the Holidays" with Cynthia Restivo; 2 p.m.; Manzanita Arts Emporium, 1211 S. Main St., suite 110, Angels Camp. (Page 10) 'THE POLAR EXPRESS' MOVIE:Tuolumne County Library presents Christmas movie directed by Robert Zemeckis and featuring the voice ofTom Hanks; 2 p.m. in the library's CommunityRoom, 480 Greenley Rd.,Sonora; tuolcolib.org, 533-5507.

MINER'S CHRISTMAS: Columbia State Historic Park hosts event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; childrens crafts will be available in the back of the museum and the gold miners will roast chestnuts and coffee in front of the Livery Stable; Father Christmas will arrive by stagecoach around noon; at 1 p.m., the Gold Flakes will lead Christmas carols in front of the Wilson-McConnell House; 5889128, parks.ca.gov/columbia.

SONORA SANTA:Santa will be at Courthouse Park in downtown Sonora until Christmas Eve; there is no charge to visit with Santa; for times and other events, visit sonoraca.corn.

HOLIDAY CABARET:Ironstone Vineyards will present critically-acclaimed pianist Lara Downes at 5:30 p.m.; reception followed by a buffet dinner; tickets $50 Ironstone wine club members, $55 non-members; Ironstone

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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.; 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. (Page 8)

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CAROLING IN THE CAVERN:The sixth annual "Caroling in the Cavern" concert featuring Dirty Cello is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Moaning Cavern in Vallecito; tickets are $22 or $20 with a donation of two cans of non-perishable food; reservations are recommended, 736-2708.

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; 984-3774.

SDDDjLV WINTER WONDERLAND FUNDRAISER: Skating, craft bazaar and bake sale will be held

WEDDESDIIV 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., downtown Sonora; 588-8071.

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vineyards.corn. www.ironstonevine• Chatom Vineyards yards.corn. • Tuolumne County Arts — 1969 Highway 4, • Lavender Ridge VineAlliance — 251 S. BarDouglas Flat, 736yard — 425-A Main retta St., Sonora, 5326500, www.chatomSt., Murphys, 7282787, www.tuolumne- • California Cavern, vineyards.corn. 2441, www.lavendercountyarts.org. 9565 Cave City Road, • Chiarella Wines — 431 ridgevineyard.corn. • Calaveras County nine miles east of San Main St., Murphys, • Metate Hill Vineyards — 448-C Main St., Arts Council — 22 N. Andreas, 736-2708, 728-8318, www.chiMain St., San Andreas, 866-762-2837, www. arellawines.corn. Murphys, 728-8983, 754-1774, www.calavcaliforniacavern.corn. • Coppermine Tasting www.vinometate.corn. erasarts.org. • Mercer Cavern, 1665 Room — 3210 Main • Milliaire Winery — 276 Sheep Ranch Road, St., Vali ecito, 736-2305, Main St., Murphys, 728-1658, www.milMurphys, 728-2101, www.copperminewinwww.mercercaverns. liairewinery.corn. ery.corn. • Black Oak Casino, corn. • Domaine Becquet • Newsome-Harlow 19400 Tuolumne Road • Moaning Cavern, Winery — 415 Main Wines — 403 Main St., North, 928-9300, www. Parrotts Ferry Road, St., Murphys, 728Murphys, 728-9817, blackoakcasino.corn. Vallecito, 736-2708, 8487, www.becquewww.nhvino.corn. • Chicken Ranch Casino, 866-762-2837, www. twinery.corn. • Renner Winery — 498 16929 Chicken Ranch moaningcavern.corn. • Four Winds CellarsMain St., Murphys, 728-2314, www.renneRoad, Jamestown, 3675 Six Mile Road, 984-3000, www.chickVallecito, 736-4766, rwinery.corn. enranchcasino.corn. www.fourwindscel• Stevenot Winery• Jackson Rancheria Ca- CALAVERAS COUNTY lars.corn. 458 Main St., Mursino, 12222 New York • Allegoric Wine Tasting • Frog's Tooth Vineyards phys, 728-0148, www. Ranch Road, Jackson, and Art Gallery — 432 — 380 Main St., Suite stevenotwinery.corn. 800-822-9466, www. Main St., Murphys, 5, Murphys, 728-2700, • Tanner Vineyards 728-9922, www.alwww.frogstooth.corn. — 435 Main St., Murjacksoncasino.corn. legorieart.corn. • Hatcher Winery — 425 phys, 728-8229, www. • Black Sheep WinMain St., Murphys, tannervineyards.corn. ery — 221 Main St., 605-7111, www.hatch- • Twisted Oak Winery• Sierra Repertory Murphys, 728-2157, erwinery.corn. 363 Main St., Murphys Theatre, 13891 Mono www.blacksheepwin• Hovey Winery -350 (tasting room), and Way, East Sonora, and ery.corn. Main St., Murphys, 4280 Red Hill Road, Fallon House Theater, • Bodega del Sur Winery 728-9999, www.hoveyVallecito (winery and — 457-C Algiers St., 11175 Washington St., wine.corn. tasting room), 736• Indian Rock Vineyards Columbia State HisMurphys, 728-9030, 9080, www.twistedotoric Park, 532-3120, www.bodegadelsur. — 1154 Pennsylvania ak.corn. www.sierrarep.org. corn. Gulch Road, Murphys, • Val du Vino Winery 728-8514, www.indian— 634 French Gulch • Stage 3 Theatre Com- • Brice Station Vintners — 3353 E. Highway 4, rockvineyards.corn. pany, 208 S. Green Road, Murphys, 728St., Sonora, 536-1778, Murphys, 728-9893, • Irish Vineyards — 2849 9911, www.valduvino. www.stage3.org. www.bricestation. Highway 4, Vallecito, corn. 736-1299, www.irish• Murphys Creek corn. • Vina Mode Winery Theatre, Black Bart • Broil Mountain Vinevineyard.corn. — 147 Main St., MurPlayhouse, 580 S. yards — 106 Main St., • Ironstone Vineyards phys, 728-1917, www. — 1894 Six Mile Road, Algiers St., Murphys, Murphys, 728-9750, vinamoda.corn. www.brollmountainMurphys, 728-1251, • Wild Heart Winery-

263-B Main St., Murphys, 207-3384, www. wildheartwinery.corn. • Zucca Mountain Vineyards — 431-E Main St., Murphys, 736-2949, www.zuccawines.corn.

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• (winery), www.gianellivineyards.corn. • Indigeny Reserve14679 Summers Lane, Sonora, 533-9463, www.indigenyreserve. corn. • • Inner Sanctum Cellars — 18204 Main St.,

Jamestown,800-7505919, www.innersanctumcellars.corn. • La Bella Rosa Vineyards — 17990 Old Wards Ferry Road, Sonora, 533-8668, www. labellarosavineyards. corn.

• Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St., Angels Camp, 736-2963. • Calaveras County Historical Society and Museum, 30 N. Main St., San Andreas, 7541058. • Calaveras County Historical Society Red Barn Museum,

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891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, 754-0800. Ironstone Heritage Museum, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, 728-1251. Mokelumne Hill History Society and Museum, 8328 Main St., Mokelumne Hill, 286-0507. Murphys Old Timers Museum, 470 Main St., Murphys, 728-1160. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum, 2148 Dunbar Road, White Pines, near Arnold, 795-6782, 795-1226, www.sierraloggingmuseum.org. Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, Main Street, Grovela nd, 962-0300. Sonora Fire Museum, 125 N. Washington St., Sonora, 532-7890. Tuolumne City Memorial Museum, 18663 Carter St., Tuolumne, 928-3516. Tuolumne County Museum and History Center, 158 W. Bradford Ave., Sonora, 532-1317. Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum, 9 N. Washington St., Sonora, 533-0923.

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

tive course, Highway 4, inside the gated community of Forest Meadows, 728-3439; www.forestmeadowsgolf.corn. Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort — 18 holes, par 72, 711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp, 729-8111, www. greenhorncreek.corn. La Contenta Golf Course — 18 holes, par 71; 1653 Highway 26, Valley Springs, 772-1081, www.lacontentagolf.corn. Saddle Creek Golf Resort — 18 holes, par 72, 1001 Saddle Creek Dnve, Copperopohs, 785-3700, www.saddlecreek.corn. Mountain Springs Golf Club — 18 holes, par 72, 17566 Lime Kiln Road, Sonora, 5321000, www.mountainspringsgolf.corn. Phoenix Lake Golf Course — Nine holes, par 35, 21448 Paseo De Los Portales, seven miles east of Sonora, 532-0111, www.phoenixlakegolf.corn. Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course — 18 holes, par 70, 12765 Mueller Drive, Groveland, 962-8620, www. pinemountainlake.corn. Twain Harte Golf Club — Nine holes, par 29, 22909 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, 586-3131, www.twainhartegolf. corn.

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ARTSSCENE [EXHIIIllS, ElC ~ 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, 533-8604. 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'sHubble Space Telescope Program, on display; Mountain Springs Golf and Country Club, 17566 Lime Kiln Rd., Sonora area.

BRADFORD STUDIO B: Working 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; 19 W. Bradford St., Sonora (above the Ventana Art Gallery); 532-2399. HOVEY WINERY:Sue King is featured during December; 350-A Main St. ,M urphys; hoveywine.corn, 728-9999. MEADOW M O NT 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. 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 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 "Open Paint Wednesdays" on Dec. 23 and 30; Copperopolis Town Square, 145 Stone St.; townhallarts.corn, 7852050. 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.

New paintings by Barbara Young at the Tuolumne County Library in Sonora include the Calfee Barn outside of Tuolumne (above) and "By the River" (below).

VENTANA ART GALLERY:Features artists from throughout California; exhibits include Beth Little, "A Bit of Her World," through Jan. 3; 48 S. WashingtonSt.,Sonora;588-0297.

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"Art in the Library," a rotatwatercolors of Rotto Ranch in ing art display at the Tuolumne Jamestown, the Calfee Barn County Library in Sonora, outside of Tuolumne and Alpine features new watercolor paintLake. Additionally, there is a ings by Barbara "Barb" Young watercolor depicting the river through December. just upstream from the second The exhibit features four difbridge going to Clark Fork. ferent themes — animals, landHaving worked in oils and scapes, buildings and people. acrylics, her medium of choice "Landscapes and old buildis now watercolors. "I try to capture the memory ingshave been my primary source of inspiration," Young of a place by setting down texsaid. "My painting and drawture, feelings, characteristics ing style is alive with color and — the uniqueness and special realism." qualityofthat place,"she said. Young has added several Local historical buildings benew paintings to the exhibit, ing shown in the library exhibit all done this summer "en plein include paintings of Veterans air" (on location). Included are Memorial Hall in Tuolumne,

the old red Soulsbyville schoolhouse, as well as buildings at Columbia State Historic Park and Hurst Ranch. In addition, thereare paintings of 13 historical churches in Tuolumne County. Along with the library, Young's work can be seen in Sonora at the Aloft Art Gallery, The Wild Rose and Sonora Blueprint. Her work is also on display at the Pinecrest Gallery and All That Matters in Twain Harte. The public is invited to visit the library at 480 Greenley Rd. to view the art on display each month.

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is $75 per person; there is a $25 cover charge at the door for those attending only the party; 962-8904.

CANDLELIGHT AND CHOIR: The Presbyterian Church of the 49ers in Columbia welcomes the public to a "candles, choir and organ" Christmas Eve service on Thursday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m.; the service includes singing Christmas carols, readings from the Bible, and music by the 49er Choir and other musical groups; at the end, the sanctuary is darkened and the congregation sings "Silent Night" by candlelight; the church is located at Parrotts Ferry Road and Jackson Street in Columbia; 49erchurch.org, 532-2441.

BLACK OAK NEW YEARS: Ascension will play Black Oak Casino's New Year's Eve Party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. starting Thursday, Dec. 31; Willow Creek Lounge, Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne; blackoakcasino. corn. BEAR VALLEY NEW YEARS: New Year's Eve Party at Bear Valley includes fireworks, live music by the Megan Slankard Band and the Jeff Campbell Band and DJ Half Track, midnight balloon drop; ticket prices include drink tickets, live entertainment and appetizers; adults $55, children 12 and younger $35; bearvalleylodge.corn, 753-2327.

NOTES FOR NOTES:Jill and the Giants play "Notes for Notes" benefit

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free show with donations of cash or checks being accepted to benefit Nancy's Hope Community Center; Willow Creek Lounge, Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne. CHRISTMAS WITH FRIENDS: Free community meal and gifts for children at two locations, Sonora Opera Hall in downtown Sonora and

STORYTIME:Angels Camp Museum's preschool story time and art activity will showcase the children's book "Owl Babies," written by Martin Waddell and illustrated by Patrick Benson; Friday, Jan. 1, 10 a.m.; free program for preschoolers and their parents; Angels Camp Museum,753 S. Main Street; angelscamp.gov, 736-2963.

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VeteransMemorialHall inTuolumne; Friday, Dec. 25, 1 to 4 p.m.; meal delivery available; 770-0536, sonorachristmasdinner.corn. WINTER WONDERLAND CARNIVAL:The Calaveras Big Trees Association presents the sixth annual event featuring wagon rides, music, games and treats on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; hot cocoa, hot apple cider, cookies and more; tickets are $12.50 adults and $8.50 children younger than 12; tickets include entrance into the park if purchased online; if space is available, tickets at the door are $15 adults and $10 for children, plus the $10 park entrance fee; purchase tickets online at bigtrees.org; for more information, ca I I 795-1196. NEWYEAR'S PARTY:The Sonora Elks Lodge will host its "Chinese New Year of the Monkey" 10th annual New Year's Eve Party on Thursday, Dec. 31; dinner at 6 p.m. with dancing to Les Olsen Entertainment from 7 to 11 p.m.; 736-2310. CONTRA DANCE:A New Year' s

POLAR BEAR RIDE:The 19th annual Polar Bear Ride will be held Saturday, Jan. 2; the event is a one-to-two-hour ride through the Sierra foothills with a lunch stop; leave Jamestown Harley-Davidson at noon, rain or shine; $10 donation to local charities gets a run pin for the first 250 to sign up; 984-4879. ~I

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is necessary; admission is $7 adults and $3 children; the dance is alcoholfree; an optional potluck dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.; for more information, call 532-6025.

MASQUERADE BALL:The Iron Door Saloon in Groveland will host a masquerade-themed New Year' s celebration; the band Live Again will play classic and current rock; dinner

FIRSTTASTE OFTHEYEAR: Copperopolis' 30th annual "First Tast of the Year" wine tasting will feature several area wineries pouring from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9; tickets are $15 advance, $20 at the door and include an engraved souvenir wine glass, hors d'oeuvres and unlimited wine tasting; the event benefits restoring and maintaining the historic Old Church and Armory buildings, historical archive preservation and an annual history program at Copperopolis Elementary School; held at the Armory, 695 Main St., Copperopolis; 785-4358, 785-8587.

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about600 millworkers,loggers, carpenters and sales and service employees joined the ranks of unemployment, boosting the county's joblessrate to 16 percent. EXCESSIVE FINES — The board of Supervisors killed a plan to raise parking fines in Sonora by 75 percent yesterday afterdowntown merchants denounced the increase as unconstitutional and discriminatory.

47 years ago Dec. 19, 1968 STUDENT UPRISINGSWarning of paid student agitators and pleastokeep theissue of student unrest out of the newspapers were made last night before Sonora High School trustees. The board had been presented with a proposal to start work on a policy for dealing with possible student uprisings as recently suggested for all districts by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. "Student unrest is magnifying across the state, growing to the hills and valleys," warned Supt. Milton Baker. "The sooner we prepareourselves forwhat might happen the better." In the Bay Area, Livingston High School was the scene of student unrest this fall. Likewise, when San Francisco State had to beclosed recently forunrest and threats ofviolence,agita-

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becausethey are paid $25 a day,it has been reported by observers of the growing problem. 'They are paid, professional agitators and they can live as

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much to do with improving mining conditions.

103 years ago Dec. 1, 1912 The new bank in Jamestown will be conducted under the name of The Union National Bank. It is the first bank to open its doors for business in this town.

111 years ago Dec. 3, 1904 Philip Higara, a stranger in these parts, imbibed too freely one day this week and sought to take possession of Washington street. It took several men to land Higara in jail, from which he emerged

repented. Judge Purdy fi gured out a bill of $6 against him for trying to plow up our boulevard. Higara settledand departed.

117 years ago Dec. 31,1898 WHIKSEY BUMS — Bookkeeper Caesar Belli, who finished his contractas accountant for

the Philadelphia Diggings ditch camps, says he never saw such a tough combination in his lifethat almost all the men on the work crews were hobos, and that

few stay but just long enough to earn a whiskey stake. The payroll would have a hundred men one day, fiRy the next, and possibly one hundredand fi fty thenext.

141 years ago Dec. 5, 1874 LOCAL BRIEFS: • Quite a sensation was created the other day in Summerville, by a man taking his own wife out a-walking. • The official count of money in the Tuolumne county treasury, as of Nov. 30th, shows $1,130 in gold coin and gold notes, and $289.30 in silver, for a total of$1,419.30. • The gravel at Marlow, near Carters, owned by James Burns and Wm. C. Connally, is nearly ready for working. It is quite extensive, and when the hydraulic mining is started will return the proprietors handsome pay unless all signs fail. When worked last year it proved excellent ground.

161 years ago Dec. 30,1854 FROM OTHER SECTIONS: • A man named Warren, near Sacramento, on Christmas day had his earbitoff,an eye gouged out, and bruised so that he died in an hour, by a man named Dennis Scott. • A butcher at Grass Valley, named Britton, was shot in an aHray on Friday last, by a miner named Bloss. Bloss gave himself up. Public opinion justified the deeil. • A man named Wm. Johnson, commonly known as "Long-Johnson," a notorious horse thief, was hung by the mob on Christmas day, at Coloma. • The population of Volcano, in Amador county, is set down at 3,000. There are about two hundred families and three churches — Baptist, Methodist and Catholic.

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— Nominees for the 73rd annual GoldenGlobeAwards, announced last week in Beverly Hill, California, by the Hollywood Foreign LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Hollywood blacldist drama 'TrumPress Association include: bo" has a leading three Screen Motion Pictures • Picture, Drama: "Carol," "Mad Actors Guild Awards nominations forbestensemble,bestactorfor Max: Fury Road," The Revenant," "Room," "Spotlight." Bryan Cranston, and best support• Picture, Musical or Comedy: ing female for Helen Mirren. "The Big Short,""Joy,""The MarNominations for the awards were announced last week, bringtian," "Spy," "Trainwreck." • Actor, Drama: Bryan Craning a murky awards season into a bitmore focus. ston, 'Trumbo"; Leonardo Di"Beasts of No Nation" and Caprio, "The Revenant"; Michael "Straight Outta Compton" also Fassbender, "Steve Jobs"; Eddie solidified their place in the awards Redmayne, 'The Danish Girl"; Will conversation with nominations for Smith, "Concussion." best ensemble. Other nominees • Actress, Drama: Cate included "Spotlight" and "The Big Blanchett, "Carol"; Brie Larson, Short." Tribune News Service "Room"; Rooney Mara, "Carol"; The Screen Actors Guild Awards America Ferrera, Chloe Grace Moretz, Angela Bassett, and DenSaoirse Ronan, "Brooklyn"; Alicia honor the best film and television nis Quaid pose for photos after they announced the 73rd annual Vikander, 'The Danish Girl." • Director: Todd Haynes, performances of the year and have Golden Globe Awards nominations in Beverly Hills, California. "Carol"; Alejandro Inarritu, "The traditionally served as a helpful indicator of potential Oscar acting diversity in the arts, including act- "Concussion," "Dope" and "Straight Revenant"; Tom McCarthy,"Spotlight"; George Miller, uMad Max: nominees. ing nominations for Terrence How- Outta Compton." "Creed" star Michael B. JorThe awards will be broadcast Fury Road"; Ridley Scott, "The ard, Taraji P. Henson, Bryshere Y. live on Jan. 30 from Los Angeles Gray, Jussie Smollett and Grace dan is also up for the ceremony's Martian." • Actor, Musical or Comedy: on TNT and TBS. Gealey. entertainer of the year, nominated "Empire" will face ofF at the alongside Misty Copeland, PharChristian Bale, "The Big Short"; NAACP Image Awards against rell Williams, Shonda Rhimes and Steve Carell, 'The Big Short"; "Being Mary Jane," "How to Get Viola Davis. Matt Damon, "The Martian"; Al Away with Murder," "Power" and The awards will be presented in Pacino, "Danny Collins"; Mark "Scandal" for in the outstanding LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Ema Feb. 6 ceremony airing on the TV Ruffalo, "Infinitely Polar Bear." pire" leads the television nominees TV drama category. One channel. • Actress, Musical or Comedy: "Rocky" sequel "Creed" was king at the National Association for the Jennifer Lawrence, "Joy"; Melissa Advancement of Colored People' s of the ring with six nods in the McCarthy, "Spy"; Amy Schumer, "Trainwreck"; Maggie Smith, "The Image Awards. film categories. Other nominees up The musical drama is up for 12 for the outstanding motion picture Lady in the Van"; Lily Tomlin, trophies at the ceremony honoring prize are "Beasts of No Nation," BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) "Grandma."

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• Supporting Actor: Paul Dano, "Love & Mercy"; Idris Elba, cBeasts of No Nation"; Mark

Rylance, "Bridge of Spies"; Michael Shannon, "99 Homes"; Sylvester Stallone, "Creed." • Supporting Actress: Jane Fonda, "Youth"; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 'The Hateful Eight"; Helen Mirren, "Trumbo"; Alicia Vikander, Ex Machina"; Kate Winslet, "Steve Jobs." • Foreign Language The Brand New Testament,"'The Club," "The Fencer," "Mustang," "Son of Saul." • Animated Film: "Anomalisa," "The Good Dinosaur," "Inside Out," 'The Peanuts Movie," "Shaun the Sheep." Television • Series, Drama: "Empire," "Mr. Robot," "Game of Thrones," "Outlander," "Narcos." • Series, Musical or Comedy: "Orange is the New Black," "Silicon Valley," 'Transparent," 'Veep," "Casual," "Mozart in the Jungle." • Actor, Musical or Comedy: JefFrey Tambor, 'Transparent"; Aziz Ansari, "Master of None"; Rob Lowe, 'The Grinder";Patrick Stewart, "Blunt Talk"; Gael Garcia Bernal, "Mozart in the Jungle." • Actress, Musical or Comedy: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 'Veep"; Gina Rodriguez, "Jane the Virgin"; Lily Tomlin, "Grace and Frankie"; Jamie Lee Curtis, "Scream Queens"; Rachel Bloom, "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."

ARE 8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from Dec. 17 to Dec. 24. The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system. Call 536-1888 for more information. Thursday 10 a.m. — "Mother Lode Friends of Music." 7:30 p.m. — "Viewpoint," hosted by Diane Doddridge with guest Tracie Riggs, of Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services, "Dry Wells and Dead and Dying Trees." Friday 6 p.m. "Fridays With -

Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle, "Bury My Bones ln AmericaPart Two." 7 p.m. — uYou fk The Law: Easements." 7:30 p.m. — "Mind Matters: Adults Parents With ADHD." Saturday 9 a.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting. 3 p.m. — Chapel ln The Pines Service. 7 p.m. — The Church Of The Harvest. 8 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church. -

Sunday 2 p.m. — "Area 12 / HICAP — Part One," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn with guest Dr. Dean Kelaita. 2:30 p.m. — "Area 12 / HICAP — Part Two," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn with guest Dr. Dean Kelaita. 7 p.m. — "Martin Luther King Jr. 2014 Celebration." Monday 10 a.m. — "Tuscany fk More," produced by Lloyd Kramer. 7 p.m. — "Meeting The Master — Part One," presented by Bahai Faith. 7:30 p.m. — "Viewpoint,"

hosted by Diane Doddridge with guest Tracie Riggs, of Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services, "Dry Wells and Dead and Dying Trees." 8 p.m. — Tuolumne County Transportation Council, replay of most recent meeting. Tuesday 10 a.m. — "Jenny's Kitchen: Salmon In Puffed Pastry," hosted by Jenny Baxter. 4 p.m. -"Tammy's Window On Calaveras — Quilts of Honor," guest Gail Belmont. 7:30 p.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting.

Wednesday 10 a.m. "Get Healthy With Shana: Happy Back." 11:00 a.m. — "Mother Lode Friends of Music: Latin Concert." 6 p.m. — Sonora City Council, replay of most recent meeting. 9 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church. Thursday 10 a.m. — "Ask Attorney Steve: Workman's Comp — Part One." 10:30 a.m. — "32nd Annual Math Bowl." -

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Harrison Fordpromisesolder, wiser HanSolo in 'ForceAwakens' LOS ANGELES (AP) — When speaking about "Star Wars," there arefew topicsthatinspire a twinkle in Harrison Ford's eyes. The 73-year-old actor is matterof-fact about almost everything involving the sci-fi series' latest

episode — from his reunion with Carrie Fisher (" It was no big deal.") to the franchise's unwavering popularity (" For me, it's old news."). However, when Ford brings up his new co-stars, he lights up like the Millennium Falcon charging through hyperspace. "The new, young actors Daisy Ridley and John Boyega were well cast, well directed and are huge talents," he said, his gritty voice lifting, during a recent interview. "They come off really well in the movie. They carry the movie." After more than 30 years, Ford is reprising his role as smartaleck smuggler Han Solo in director J.J. Abrams' "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," out Friday. The iconic character, who hasn't been seen on screen since

celebrating the fall of the Galactic Empire in 1983's "Return of the Jedi," serves as an unlikely mentor to scavenger Rey (Daisy Ridley), defector Finn (John Boyega) and pilot Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) as they team up to take

wasn't much. (Lawrence) Kasdan was back. He was one of the writers from the original films. He has a keen understanding on how the beast works, so I think they produced a script that — in my mind — was very easy to work with." Once he was back in a galaxy far,far away,Ford'sreprisalwas stopped short on the second day of production last year when a door on the Millennium Falcon set outside London fell on him. He broke his left leg and was grounded for months. The unexpected time off proved more frustrating Tribune News Service than fruitful. "I had been ready," he said. "I Peter Mayhew and Harrison Ford star in the highly-anticipated "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." didn't have much to think about. on masked adversary Kylo Ren been in his life." thing else. This well has not dried, I think it gave J.J. some more (Adam Driver) and his minions. especially when you introduce time to think about some of the Ford, who infamously wanted While the film has been cloaked George Lucas to kill off Solo in new discoveries, which Daisy scenes." in an unparalleled level of secrecy, "ReturnoftheJedi,"had a "why Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac After his work on the postponed not?" attitude about suiting back Ford guaranteed that fans can and Adam Driver represent." production eventually wrapped expect the same Solo they fell in up as Solo. He wasn't surprised Despite embodying the interup, Ford endured another mishap love with from the original "Star by Disney's Death Star-sized galactic scoundrel in three films, involving a flying machine. The Wars" trilogy. the "Indiana Jones" star didn' t aeronautical aficionado suffered plan to revivethe franchise after "The shorthand is that he' s acquiring Lucasfilm in 2012 for feelthe need toprovide"Force several injuries when his vintage older and wiser, but his bones are more than $4 billion. The studio is Awakens" filmmakers with much plane's engine failed and crashed the same," Ford said. "He's not in Santa Monica, Calif. planning to release a stand-alone insight into Solo, who is back selling real estate now. He's the filmabout a young Solo in 2018. alongside shaggy sidekick ChewThe accidents haven't stopped "If you make a huge investsame guy — only with the pasbacca (Peter Mayhew). Ford from returning to the sky. "They wanted to know if I "Oh, (expletive) no, I fly all the sage of 30 years. While we do not ment in a product and it pays off sit down and describe what he' s there's wisdom in seeing whether didn't like something, and we time," said Ford, with his eyes been doing for those years, we the well has run dry," Ford said. would talk about ways to fix it," glowing again. "I want to spend "If the well has run dry, (expledo discover in the context of the Ford said. "That's what we do. more time flying. That's what I story what the complications have tive) admit it and go on to someIt'sa collaborative process.There want to do."

'Star Wars' director discussesbest way to see film LOS ANGELES (AP) — J.J. Abrams can't really settle on a favorite moment from his saga of direc ting,co-writing and coproducing "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," but this one isn't bad. "Being here now means we' re actually finished with the movie, which is a relief," Abrams said with Jedi calm. The Associated Pressspoke with Abrams at a weekend media event in advance of Friday's release of "The Force Awakens." The remarks have been edited for clarity and brevity.

AP: What do you think is the ideal way to watch "The Force Awakens" ? ABRAMS:As someone who really hasn't been the most vocal advocateof3-D,the strangest thing happened to me on this. When I was watching the reels in 3-D, there were a number of shots — and I know this sounds insane — that I hadn't understood in the three-dimensional space quite the way I did when I saw them in 3-D. I actually felt that there were things that were playing better in 3-D.Ihad never feltthatbefore.

And if peoplehave accessto a theaterthat has laserprojection, it is shockingly better. AP: Really? ABRAMS:You cannot compare a traditionally projected image with a laser image. The blacks are true blacks. It's almost as if you have to adjust toit. AP: But definitely theatrical? ABRAMS:The thing that is so fun about "Star Wars," and I remember this from when I was a kid, was the communal experience of being with hundreds of people and getting to scream and

laugh and cheer and cry with the story. It's got that kind of a pulse and that kind of an engine. Though I love that we all have accessto movies on the devicesin our pockets and I love that home screensare often betterthan theater 17 at the multiplex, I also feel like movies speak to a human desire, ifnotneed,to congregate and toexperience stories com-

munally. They' re experiences that allow us to feel that connectivity, which is truly what "Star Wars" is all about — the Force and the idea that we' re all connected. In

whatever format it is, whatever screening, whatever the best available version is, I would just arguethat,ifpossible,totry to see it with a crowd. AP: Are you at peace with your decisionto directonly one? ABRAMS: It's a bittersweet choice. On one hand, I felt like if this movie works for people, then that's the way you want to go out. You don't want to necessarily have to top something that worked. And if it's a disaster, no one would want me to direct the next one

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All hell breaks loose as beloved holiday icons take on a monstrous life of their own, laying siege to the &actured family's home and forcing them to fight for each other if they hope to survive. Rated PG-13. One hour, 38 minutes.

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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip Comedy adventure starrmg Jason Lee, Tony Hale, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Josh Green, Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney, Kaley Cuoco, directed by Walt Becker. Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin,Simon and Theodore come to beli eve thatDave isgoing to propose to his new girl&iend in Miami...and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from losing Dave but possibly from gaining a terrible stepbrother. Rated PG. One hour, 28 minutes.

Sisters Comedy starringAmy Poehler, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, Ike Barinholtz, James Brolin, Dianne Wiest, John Cena, John Leguizamo,directed by Jason Moore. Fey and Poehler reunite for this film about two disconnected sisters summoned home to

clean out their childhood bedroom beforetheirparents sellthefam ily house. Looking to recapture their glory days, they throw one final high-school-style party for their classmates, which turns into the cathartic rager that a bunch of ground-down adults really need. Rated R. One hour, 58 minutes.

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 determinationhe had known in Apollo â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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 m ore deadly than 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 stan' Jen-

nifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody

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Daisy Ridley (above and below) and John Boyega (above) in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." For more on the film, including an interview with director J.J. Abrams, see page 19. Harrelson, Donald Sutherland, Philip Seymour Ho%nan, Julianne Moore, Willow Shields, directed by Francis Lawrence. Realizing the stakes are no longer just for survival, Katniss Everdeen teams up with her closest &iends, including Peeta, Gale and Ennick for the ultimate mission. Together, they leave District 13 to liberate the citizens of war-tom Panem and assassinate President Snow, who' s obsessed with destroying Katniss. W hat lies ahead aremortal traps, dangerous enemies and moral choices that will ultimately determine the future of millions. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 16 minutes.

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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 facing storms, starvation, panic and despair, the survivors must resort to the

Science fiction fantasy adventure starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, directed by J.J. Abrams. Thirty yearsafterdefeating theGa lactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 16 minutes.

unthinkable to stay alive. Their incredible tale ultimately inspires author Herman Melville to write uMoby-Dick." Rated PG-13. Two hours, 2 minutes.

Krampus Fantasy-horror film starrmg 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 demonicforce ofancientevil intent on punishing non-believers.

Animated adventure film starring the voices of Jeffrey Wright, FrancesMcDormand, Maleah Padilla, Ryan Teeple, Jack McGraw, MarcusScribner,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 con&onting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of. Rated PG. One hour, 32 minutes.

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OIII FTOWN lrOOYV>llS HOLIDAY CONCERT:The Mariposa Symphony Orchestra, featuring founder and conductor Les Marsden, will be held 7 p.m. Saturday at Mariposa High School's Fiester Auditorium; tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students; tinyurl.corn/ ArtsShop, 966-3155. IN UNIFORM:The Mariposa County Arts Council and the Keith M. Bertken Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6042 host an art exhibition titled "In Uniform" through March 20 at the Mariposa County Arts Council's Treetop Gallery; 5009 Highway 140, Mariposa; mariposaartscouncil.org.

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SUTTER CREEK THEATER: Sourdough Slim's Wild and Woolly Revue, Saturday. Houston Jones and SusieGlaze and the HiLonesome Band, Jan. 16. Tom Rigney and Flambeau, Jan. 23. Caravan of Thieves, Jan. 30; 44 Main St., Sutter Creek; suttercreektheater.corn.

'VAllEY 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, 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.

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JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO: House of Floyd, the music of Pink Floyd, Friday. Aaron Neville, Feb. 6. Lightning Boy Kory Gibbs and the Thundering Blues Band, March 4. Aaron Lewis, March 24. Paul Rodriquez, May 20; 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson; jacksoncasino. corn, 800-822-9466.

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Sourdough Slim's Wild and Woolly Revue plays Saturday at Sutter Creek Theater. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the performance from 8 to 10 p.m. The group also takes the stage at Black Bart Playhouse in Murphys on Jan. 9. 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. CANDLELIGHT TOURS: Candlelight tours of the McHenry Mansion will be available on Friday and Sunday; tours begin at5 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 decorated and more; $5 entry fee; McHenry Mansion, 15th and I streets, Modesto. FRESNO CONVENTION AND

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER:Shen Yun, Jan. 16 to 17. The Piano Guys, Feb. 4. Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, April 4. Joe Bonamassa, April 27; fresnoconventioncenter.corn. GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The Nutcracker, through Sunday. Big Earl and the Crying Shame, Jan. 16. Paul Thorn, Jan. 22. Simon 8t 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 5. Hawaii Five-0: Prints from the Jack Lord Collection," through Jan. 10; 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton; hagginmuseum.org, 940-6300.

SEYONQ ASIAN ART MUSEUM: "Looking East," through Feb. 7; 200 Larkin St., San Francisco; asianart.org, 41 5-5813500. 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, 415-750-3600. SAP CENTER: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. Adele, July 30 and 31. Demi Lovato with Nick Jonas, Aug. 18; 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose; sapcenter. corn. THE WARFIELD: Dave Koz, Friday. The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Dec. 24. Slightly Stoopid, Dec. 31. Rancid, Jan. 1 and 2; 982 Market St., San Francisco; thewarfieldtheatre.corn. YOSHI'S OAKLAND:Tony! Toni! Tone!, Friday through Monday. The Legendary Count Basic Orchestra, Dec. 22 and 23. Tower of Power, Jan. 8 to 10 and Jan. 12 to 13. Sinbad, Jan. 15 to 16; 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland;yoshis.corn.

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Soup Du Jour inquire about our chefs soup of the day, clam chowder every Friday5 French Onion Gratinee French onion soup with baguette & swiss cheese 7 Soup & Salad our Eproson house salad and bowl of soup dujour11 Eproson House Salad greens, tomato, carrot, cucumber & onions 7 Beet Salad red & yellow beets, ricotta cheese and lemon scallion vinaigrette 7 Eproson Caesar sundried tomato, kalamata olives & pine nuts atop romaine with pesto Caesar dressing9 Grilled Steak Salad grilled steak, crimini mushrooms, charred onions & blue cheese atop a bed o

f greens with blue cheesedressing 14 Grilled Salmon Salad sweet soy marinated salmon atop a bed ofspinach, cucumber, radishes & oranges with rice noodles and lemon vinaigrette 13 Pasta Pasta entrees are accompanied by a cup of soup du jour or dinner salad Mediterranean Penne spinach, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, sundried tomato, garlic,

Stea(t Houoe 8'pine Dininq Vhe History of the Eproson House Ray and Ella (Giannini) Eproson moved to Twain Harte with their owned the Twain Harte in 1930. Vhe Grocery (where7-11 is now located). Ray became Twain Harte's Postmaster and Fire Chief, and the PostOn ce was located in their store, which,for many years, was also their home. Vhey began building their new horne on (what is now) Twain Harte Drive during World War II. Vhis is the current location of the Eproson House. It was in 1947and had f iv rooms. Vhe Post Once was moved to thefront part of what is now the bar. Ray and Ella's bedroom was located behind the Post On ce. Vhe children' s bedrooms were located in what is now the dining room between the currentbar and the new dining area near thefireplace.

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