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The Mother Lode has many options ranging from energetic dance music to mellow jazz and folk music.

Bay Area-based Ascension bringtheirR&B, funk and pop music back to Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne starting at 9 p.m.

The band's lineup includes the powerful vocals of Judy Padilla and Ezekiel "Ziek" McCarter.

On keys and background vocals is Rick Dorer and Christian Houston. Beats are produced by LaDante Smith, and the band is rounded out by Chris Meek on guitar.

In Twain Harte, Murphysbased The Hot Dark — billed as a high-energy progressive dance rock band — plays the Eagle Tavern at the Eproson House, also starting at 9 p.m. Band members are Kiel Williams, Owen Ridings,

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Live music is also setforvenues in Jamestown, Sonora and the Jack Douglass Saloon in Columbia. In Groveland, the band Live Again will play the historic Iron Door Saloon, while Westbound 50 plays the 19th Hole Lounge at Pine Mountain Lake.

In Calaveras County, the Murphys Hotel will offer karaoke.

Meanwhile, Bear Valley — along the upper Highway 4 corridor — is planning a party with two bands, a D J, fireworks and balloon drop at midnight.

For those looking for something more traditional, a contra dance will be held at the Aronos Hall in downtown Sonora starting at 8 p.m.

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2016 promises to be packed with popular events Editor's Note: Below is a sam-

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IAiiIIARV 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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SECOND SATURDAY:Art Night returns to the Washington Street corridor in downtown Sonora from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9; 2ndsaturdayartnight.org.

SOURDOUGH SHOW:Sourdough Slim's Wild and Woolly Revue will play Saturday, Jan. 9, at Black Bart Playhouse in Murphys; doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the show at 7:30 p.m.; tickets online at wildandwoollyrevue. brownpapertickets.corn; $20 advance tickets, $25 at the door; 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; 200-9944.

OVATIONS SERIES:Calaveras Arts Councilshowcases Mountain Melody Women's Chorus; 3 p.m. Sunday,

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ln the latest installment of Church Basement Ladies, it's 1960 and the ladies are back with an all-new musical. Sierra Repertory Theatre presents "A Mighty Fortress is our Basement" next fall at the Fallon House Theater in Columbia State Historic Park.

Jan. 10; Bret Harte High School Theater, Angels Camp; tickets $25 adults, $10 children; calaverasarts. org, 754-1774.

CASINO CONCERT:Country singer Pam Tillis plays Black Oak Casino's Willow Creek Lounge; 8 to 10 p.m.

W ednesday, Jan. 13;tickets $20;

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GALA, AUCTION AND SALE: Sponsored by High Country Friends

of the Library, the 11th annual Gala, Silent Auction and Garage Sale will be held Jan. 14 to 16 at the Twain Harte Golf Clubhouse; admission to

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OPEN READING:Third Friday Open Reading will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15; Sonora Joe's CoffeeShoppe, 140 S.W ashington St., downtown Sonora; sign-ins begin at 6:30 p.m. for poets and prose writers to read from their original work during a five-minute time slot; featured reader is Marylin Martin, author of "Common ThreadUncommon Women," a novel based on her family history in Arkansas; free admission; 532-6561.

BIG BAND BENEFIT:Columbia Big Band benefit show at Sonora High School's auditorium; Friday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m.; $15 general admission.

4-H DINNER:The 43rd annual Tuolumne County 4-H Dinner will be held Saturday, Jan. 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora; menu is tri-tip, baked potato, green salad, dinner roll, drinks, ice cream and cookie; tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children younger than 12 or seniors 65 and older; decorated cake auction featuring local auctioneer Mike Shaffer begins at 5:30 p.m.; 533-6990.

COPPER RUN:The24th annual Copper Run to benefit Copperopolis Elementary School, Copperoppolis Volunteer Fireman Association and Copperopolis Friends of the Library will be held rain or shine at 9 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 23, at Black Creek Center, 920 Black Creek Drive in Copperopolis.

EERRIIARV POETRY OUT LOUD:Tuolumne County finals will be held at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Sonora High School Auditorium.

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MY FAIR LADY: Sierra Repertory Theatre presents the masterful score of "My Fair Lady" from Feb. 27 to April 24; East Sonora Theater, 13891 Mono Way; sierrarep.org, 532-3120.

ORIENT EXPRESS:The 31st annual Orient Express Run will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, at Chinese Camp School;9 a.m. one-mile fun run, 10 a.m. four-mile run; sponsored by Sonora Sunrise Rotary Club Foundation benefiting Tuolumne County's special athletes; sonorasunriserotary.org.

SONORA WEDDING FAIRE:Held at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora; Sunday, Feb. 28; sonoraweddings.net, 532-0868.

SUPER BOWL BREAKFAST:The 31st annual Frank Salel Super Bowl Sunday Scholarship Breakfast; Sunday, Feb. 7; Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora; sponsored

by Sonora 49er Rotary Club, with proceeds benefiting high school scholarships.

EVENING OF JAZZ: Summerville High School and Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy show, directedby JeffJohnson and Jim W ells, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10.

THE CLEAN BREAK: Murphys CreekTheatre presents world premiere of "The Clean Break," by Dan Harder, Feb. 19 to March 20; Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; murphyscreektheatre. org, 728-8422.

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OVATIONS SERIES:Calaveras Arts Council showcases The Moke Hill Music Festival Ensemble; 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28; Bret Harte High SchoolTheater, Angels Camp; calaverasarts.org, 754-1774.

MARCH SPEAKEASY SOIREE:Sierra Waldorf School hosts annual auction featuring dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions; 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 5; Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora; advanced tickets $40; 984-0454.

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Murphys Irish Day will return on Saturday, March 19.

Woodwind Quintet; 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6; Bret Harte High School Theater, Angels Camp; calaverasarts. org, 754-1774.

30th anniversary of the festival will be held Friday, March 11, to Sunday, March 13, at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora;

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TALK RADIO: Stage 3Theatre Company presentsthe funny and offbeat "Talk Radio," Feb.5 to 28; 208 S. Green St., downtown Sonora; stage3.org, 536-1778.

KING CELEBRATION:The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Sonora High School Auditorium; keynote speaker will be Jim Hightower; 5327277.

OVATIONS SERIES:Calaveras Arts Councilshowcases Oakland-based The T Sisters; 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31; Bret Harte High SchoolTheater, Angels Camp; calaverasarts.org, 754-1774.

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JAMESTOWN RUN: Proceeds benefit Jamestown Elementary School's band and science camp programs; held rain or shine

Saturday, March 12; registration starts at 7 a.m., two-mile run at 8 a.m. and 10K at 9:30 a.m.; call 9845217, ext. 101, for more information.

March 13, to Saturday, March 26, at Angelo's Hall in Columbia State Historic Park; entries will be accepted until Jan. 29; lnFocus-tcaa.org.

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IN FOCUS PHOTO SHOW: Annual InFocus Photography Competition and Exhibition will be held Sunday,

MURPHYS IRISH DAY: Annual event held Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine; free

OPENING WEEKEND: Railtown 1897 State Historic Park opens Saturday and Sunday, April 2 and 3, with free rides; railtown1897org, 984-3953.

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LOST HIGHWAY: Sierra Repertory Theatre presents "Hank Williams: Lost Highway" from April 1 to May 15; Fallon House Theater, Columbia State Historic Park; sierrarep.org, 532-3120.

OVATIONS SERIES: Calaveras Arts Council showcases Gary Allegretto withlanEspinoza; 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3; Bret Harte High School

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COWGIRLS, THE MUSICAL: Stage 3Theatre Company presents "Cowgirls: The Musical," April 8 to May 8; 208 S. Green St., downtown

So nora; stage3.org, 536-1778.

HOME AND GARDEN SHOW: The UnionDemocrat hosts the 35th annual event; free admission, parking and shuttle; Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10; Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora; 588-4560.

MAPLE AND VINE: Murphys CreekTheatre presents "Maple and Vine," April 15 to May 15; Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; murphyscreektheatre.org, 728-8422.

TuolumneCoun Arts Al iancebenefits fromgift An anonymous $10,000 donation to the Sonora Area Foundation — given with the stipulation that the foundation's Executive Director Ed Wyllie would personally choose the recipient — has been awardedtothe Tuolumne County Arts Alliance and its innovative Kids Art Studies Academy program.

"It is with a humble and grateful heart that we welcome this spontaneous gift of support from Mr. Wyllie through the Sonora

11-year-old Summer Arts Camp in Columbia State (Historic) Park, which typically serves 90 students, we also provide KASA Kamps' by way of three separate 'kamps,' one in the spring and two others during the summer."

In 2015, the KASA Kamps served61 "kampers" with 25 full scholarships available in cases of hardship or need.

"Through our efforts and with help from generous business sponsors, localservice clubs,donors

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so important to us for what we are trying to achieve for our community's health and well-being," said Connie O' Connor, executive directoroftheartsalliance.

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many classes and experiences available for everyone," O' Connor said. "Money shouldn't always be the determining factor in helping to enrich and sometimes change people's lives."

Wyllie agreed by saying, "growing up in a family of artists certainly influenced my life in remarkable ways. I would just like to help someone else realize his or her potential through the arts." aWe will endeavor to help grow this wonderful fund for the benefit of all our resident students, young and elderofTuolumne County," O' Connor added.

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what their age. The old saying that 'we are always kids at heart when itcomes to art'seems tobe true since our students range in age from 5 to 86! All of them enjoying and living life to the fullest, participating in art, dance, culinary and fitness classes," O' Connor continued.

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Sonora, California WELLNESS EXPO:The fifth annual Spirit, Mind, Body Expo will be held at the Sonora Opera Hall on Saturday, April 16; spiritmindbodyexpo.corn, 588-8055.

ICES CHILDREN'S FAIR: Free day of information for parents and activities for young children; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23; Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora; icesagency.org, 533-0377.

ST. JAMES CONCERT SERIES: Trio 180; 3 p.m. Sunday, April 24;

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SPRING FESTIVAL: Free event featuring children's activities, vendors, live music, and more in downtown Sonora; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 30; 532-7725.

features a parade on Saturday, May 7, along Washington Street in downtown Sonora; followed by two days of rodeo and other events at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds; motherloderoundup.corn.

JUMPING FROGJUBILEE: The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, with a theme of "Boots, Chaps and Cowboy Hats," will be held Thursday, May 19, to

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Golden Bough;3 p.m. Sunday, May 22; the Red Church, downtown Sonora; sjconcertseries.org.

VANYA AND SONIA: Sierra Repertory Theatre presents "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" from May 20 to June 12; East Sonora Theater, 13891 Mono Way; sierrarep. org, 532-3120.

STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Memorial Day weekendThursday, May 26,to Monday, May 30; featuring The Wood Brothers, Tim O' Brien, Mary Gauthier, Sarah Potenza,Dave Gunning and many

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Senior project to feature world music Sonora High School student Joseph Horat will present a Venezuelan Cuatro Recital with songs from around the world on Thursday, Jan. 7.

The set list will include songs from operas, Italian folk dances, Latin America and even a Beatles tune.

For hissenior project,Horat will perform with his grandfather and uncle, Roy Jelinek and Roy Jelinek Jr. The show will start at 6 p.m. at the Sonora High School Auditorium.

General admission will be $5 per person with all proceeds going to Sonora High.

Horat's goal through his senior project is to make the Venezuelan cuatro more well-known as a versatile instrument while emphasizing the importance of

a music curriculum in schools for cultural enrichment.

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THE PARTY:Calaveras Mentoring Foundation will host fundraiser dubbed "The Party" with live music, auctions and more; Saturday, June 4; DoveHillRanch,Angels Camp; calaverasmentoringfoundation.org.

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FARMTOUR: Farms ofTuolumne County will hold its ninth annual Farm and RanchTour; Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; info@ tcfa rms.org, 928-3775.

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STATE FAIR:Sierra Repertory T heatre presents "State Fair" from June 17 to Aug. 7; Fallon House Theater, Columbia State Historic Park; sierrarep.org, 532-3120. union Democrat /File photo

FATHER'S DAY FLY-IN: Held at Columbia Airport; Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19.

TUOLUMNE LUMBER JUBILEE: Features logging-related contests, carnival rides and more; Thursday, June 23, to Sunday, June 26, at Westside Memorial Park in Tuolumne MEASURE FOR MEASURE: Murphys CreekTheatre presents William Shakespeare's "Measure for M easure," June 24 to July 24;Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; murphyscreektheatre.org, 728-8422.

IUI.V MOTHER LODE FAIR:Annual fair, with a theme of "Mountains 5. Mining," will be held from noon to midnight Friday, July 8, to Sunday, July 10, at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora; motherlodefair.org.

BEEHIVE: Sierra Repertory Theatre

The Mother Lode Round-up returns Mother's Day weekend, May 7 and 8, with a variety of festivities. presents "Beehive: The 60s Musical Sensation," from July 22 to Aug. 28; East Sonora Theater, 13891 Mono Way; sierrarep.org, 532-3120.

AUGUS1 MAGIC OF THE NIGHT:Live music, games, antique cars and more in downtown Sonora; 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, A ug. 5; 532-7725.

THE LADY OFTHE DAWN: Murphys CreekTheatre presents "The Lady of the Dawn" Aug. 19 to Sept. 18; Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; murphyscreektheatre.org, 728-8422

EPTEMUER STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Labor Day weekend Thursday, Sept.

1, to Monday, Sept. 5; Westside, 17807Tuolumne Rd., Tuolumne; strawberrymusic.corn, 984-8630.

THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM: Sierra Repertory Theatre will perform "The Robber Bridegroom" from Sept. 2 to 25; Fallon House Theater, Columbia State Historic Park; sierrarep.org, 532-3120.

KATE: Stage 3Theatre Company presents "Kate: The Unexamined Life of Katharine Hepburn" Sept. 9 to 25; 208 S. Green St., downtown Sonora; stage3.org, 536-1778.

ANIMAL SHOW: Gold Country Aviculture Society presents Exotic Animals and Bird Show at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds; Saturday, Sept. 10; 532-3496.

QUILT SHOW:Sierra Quilt Guild's 27th annual Quilts andThreads Show at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds; Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18; sierraquiltguild.corn.

CYRANO: Sierra Repertory Theatre presents "Cyrano" from Sept. 23 to Oct. 16; East Sonora Theater, 13891

Mono Way; sierrarep.org, 532-3120.

CTO GRAPE STOMP:The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance will present the 23rd annual Calaveras Grape Stomp on Saturday, Oct. 1, in Murphys; calaverasgrapestomp.corn.

PINTS INTHE PINES:Twain Harte Area Chamber of Commerce will present its 11th annual Oktoberfest at Eproson Park in Twain Harte; event features beer garden, vendors and live music; Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1 and 2; twainhartecc.corn.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES: Sierra Repertory Theatre presents "A Mighty Fortress is our Basement" from Oct. 14 to Nov. 27; Fallon House Theater, Columbia State Historic Park; sierrarep.org, 532-3120.

DOG SEES GOD: Stage 3Theatre Company presents "Dog Sees God:

ConfessionsofaTeenage Blockhead Oct. 14 to 30; 208 S. Green St., downtown Sonora; stage3.org, 5361778.

HARVEST HAUNT EXPRESS: Railtown 1897 State Historic Park celebrates the fall with a "skeleton crew" on Oct. 15 and 16, 22 and 23, and 29 and 30; railtown1897org, 984-3953.

FANTASY FAIRE:The eighth annual event will be held at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22 and 23; allhallowsfaire.corn, 532-8375.

REALMS OF DARKNESS:A 4-H haunted house in Sonora; starting Oct. 22; darkrealhauntedhouse.corn, 532-5896.

ROCKY HORROR:Murphys Creek Theatre presents fundraising screening of "Rocky Horror Picture Show"; midnight showing on Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31; Black

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Farms of Tuolumne County will host its ninth annual Farm and Ranch Tour on June 11.

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

NOVEMBER FIREFIGHTERS BALL:The 156th

annual Firefighter's Ball will be held at the Sonora Opera Hall on Saturday, Nov. 5; 532-7432.

A CHRISTMAS STORY:Sierra Repertory Theatre presents "A Christmas Story" from Nov. 11 to Dec. 18; East Sonora Theater, 13891 Mono Way; sierrarep.org, 532-3120.

ITSA FILM FESTIVAL:The seventh annual film festival will be held at the Sonora Opera Hall Friday, Nov. 11, to Sunday, Nov. 13; itsafilmfestival.corn.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Murphys CreekTheatre presents "A Christmas Carol," Nov. 18 to Dec. 18; Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; murphyscreektheatre.org, 728-8422.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY:Stage 3Theatre Company will perform "Forbidden Broadway," Nov. 25 to Dec. 18; 208 S. Green St., downtown

Sonora; stage3.org, 536-1778.

SONORA CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL: Fire on the Mountain will host the 42nd annual Sonora Christmas Craft and Music Festival; Friday to Sunday, Nov. 25 to 27; Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora; fireonthemountain.corn.

CRAFT SHOW:The annual Hometown Crafters Craft Show will be held at the Sonora Opera Hall, 250 S. Washington St. in downtown Sonora, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26; 256-2576.

CHRISTMAS PARADE:The 33rd annual Historic Downtown Sonora Christmas Parade starts at 5:30 p.m., rain or shine, on Friday, Nov. 25, along Washington Street in downtown Sonora; 532-7725.

BECEIBER MURPHYS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Sponsored by Murphys Business Association, annual event features Christmas parade, Santa and much more; 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; visitmurphys.corn.

WINTER WONDERLAND:Twain

Harte's annual Christmas event features tree lighting, caroling and parade in downtown Twain Harte; Friday, Dec. 2.

POLAR EXPRESS:Railtown 1897 State Historic Park hosts popular holiday-themed train ride to the North Pole on Dec. 2to 4,9 to11, and 16 to 18; railtown1897org, 984-3953.

CHRISTMAS SING:The 37th annual Pop Hudson Memorial Christmas Sing will be held in downtown Sonora; the event is preceded by a freebean feed served by Galen "Mut" Mutzner; Friday, Dec. 16.

CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER:The annual Community Christmas Eve Day Dinner will be served from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora.

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CHRISTMAS WITH FRIENDS:Free community dinner served at Sonora Opera Hall and Veterans Memorial Hall in Tuolumne; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25; 770-0536.

CHRISTMAS DINNER:Murphys Friends will host its annual free Christmas dinner from 1 to 3 p.m.

Sunday,Dec. 25;Native Sons Hall, 389 Main St., Murphys; 736-6177.

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Artists Sarah Switek (above) and Dave Gano (below) put the finishing touches on their artwork for "AnimalScapes."

Deborah Kearney is one of the 50 participating artists in the upcoming "AnimalScapes" project.

4 'AnimalScapes' toopenJan. 16in Murphys What happens when you ask some of the best artists in three countiestocreate work around a

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You get a major art exhibition that'sentirely provocative,difFerent and new.

Called "AnimalScapes of the Sierra Nevada Foothills," the prodigious show brings together

Opening receptions in Tuolumne and Amador counties — each with live entertainment — will happen beforethe startofeach county's month-long "AnimalScapes" exhibit.

The AmadorCounty reception will be held Feb. 20 at the Hotel Sutter in Sutter Creek, while the Tuolumne County event is set for

more than 50 original works of art, including paintings, photography, ceramicsand poetry,to celebrate the animals that live in the Gold Country.

"AnimalScapes" debuts Saturday, Jan. 16, at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys, where it can be viewed daily through Feb. 15. Awards and prizes in several categories will be revealed at an

March 19 at Black Oak Casino Resort's hotel in Tuolumne.

To keep the project living even longer,the artwillalso befeatured in a keepsake "AnimalScapes" wall calendar for 2017.

This past September, about 120 artists, including poets, from Amador,Calaveras and Tuolumne counties applied by submitting samples of prior work for judging to be invited as the 50 tjnalists.

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"Alive," a live wildlife exhibit is planned, plus live music. The public is invited to attend this &ee

for three months creating their pieces for the "AnimalScapes" traveling exhibit. A list of artists can be viewed online at calaverasarts. org.

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"AnimalScapes" is a landmark art endeavor created by the Calaveras County Arts Council from a "Creative California Communities" grant funded by the California Arts Council and various sponsors.

Project partners are AmadorArts, the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance, the Performing Animals Welfare Society, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Besides providing a showcase opportunity for regional artists, the project aims to raise awareness of the many groups who advocate for, protect and nurture the diverse animal communities of the Sierra foothills.

"The project partnersaregrateful to numerous others who also contributedcash and services,as well as to volunteers who continue

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TDIIRSDRV NEWYEAR'S PARTY: The Sonora Elks Lodge will host its "Chinese New Year of the Monkey" 10th annual New Year's Eve Party; 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 Eve Contra Dance will begin at 8 p.m. at the Aronos Hall, 37 E. Elkin St. in downtown Sonora; live music will be featured and no experience is necessary; admission is $7 adults and $3 children; the dance is alcohol-free; an optional potluck dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.; for more

information, call 532-6025.

BEAR VALLEY NEWYEARS: New Year' s Eve Party at Bear Valley includes fireworks, live music by the Megan Slankard Band and the Jeff Campbell Band and DJ HalfTrack, plus midnight balloon drop; ticket prices include drink tickets, live entertainment and appetizers; adults are $55, while children 12 and younger are $35; bearvalleylodge.corn, 753-2327.

I'RIDjLV STORYTIME:Angels Camp Museum's

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

necessary; free; taught by Carlos and Karen Canto; 23496 Gold Springs Drive, Columbia; 532-1859.

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COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET:Friday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; free; 18600 EagleRidge Drive,offTuolumne Road;8408067.

BIRD COUNT:The Central Sierra Audubon Society will conduct its annual Christmas Bird Count in Calaveras County; those interested in participating should contact Barry Boulton at 596-0612 or barryboulton@gmaikcom.

FOLK DANCING: Folk dance group meets on the first and third Fridays of the month at 7 p.m.;allages welcome and no experience

POLAR BEAR RIDE:The 19th annual Polar Bear Ride features a one-to-two-hour motorcycle ride through the Sierra foothills

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BLACK OAK CASINO: New Year's Eve party, Ascension, tonight, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Audioboxx, Friday. Spazmatics, Saturday.

Little Fuller Band, Jan. 7; Willow Creek Lounge, 19400Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne;blackoakcasino.corn.

JAMESTOWN HOTEL:George "Louie" Fontaine's Two For the Road Band (photo below), jazz and the sounds of Louis Armstrong, tonight, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; 18153 Main St., Jamestown.

BOURBON BARREL:The Brothers Strong & Co., tonight, 10 p.m.; 208 S. Green St., downtown Sonora.

COLUMBIA NURSERY:Kash In, songwriters Alex Kash and Bethany DaltonKash; Saturday, 1 p.m.; 22004 Parrotts Ferry Rd.; tickets $15.

EAGLETAVERN:The Hot Dark, tonight, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., $5 cover charge includes champagne toast at midnight; Eproson House, 22930Twain Harte Drive, Twain Harte HOTEL LEGER:Plan B, tonight, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Comedy night hosted by Dan Mires with headliner Lance Woods, Friday, 8:30 p.m. MaBarker Band, Saturday, 9 p.m.;8304 Main St., Mokelumne Hill.

ANN HARDY EXHIBIT: OPENS MONDAY AT LIBRARY (STORY: PAGE 15) with a lunch stop; leave Jamestown HarleyDavidson at noon, rain or shine; $10 donation to local charities gets a run pin for the first 250 to sign up; 984-4888.

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

SDIIDAV PANCAKE BREAKFAST:American Legion Post 58 will serve breakfast from 7:45 to 11 a.m. at Sonora Veterans Memorial Hall, 9 N. Washington St. in downtown Sonora; tickets are $7.50 for adults and $3 for children under 10; menu includes pancakes, sausage,scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, and coffee or tea; proceeds

go to American Legion projects such as scholarships; breakfasts are served on the first Sunday of the month.

TDESDAV ELKS DINNER:TheSonora Elks Lodge No. 1587 will host a "Family Night Dinner"; the meal, which will be cooked by Roger Stevens Jr. and Sr., includes chicken parmesan, vegetables, Caesar salad and more; doors open at 5 p.m. with a no-host bar and dinner served at 6:30 p.m.; tickets are $12 adults, $6 children 5 to 11, and free for children younger than 5; call the lodge for reservations at 5331587.

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.

IRON DOOR SALOON: Masqueradethemed New Year's celebration with the band Live Again playing classic and current rock; dinner is $75 per person, and there is a $25 cover charge at the door for those attending only the party; 18761 Main St., Groveland.

JACK DOUGLASS SALOON:New Year's Eve celebration with Whispering Smith featuring Cactus Bob, Prairie Flower and Muddy Barnes,tonight,8:30 p.m. to midnight, $10 at the door includes champagne toast. Open mic, Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m.; 22718 Main St.; Columbia State Historic Park.

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

MURPHYS HOTEL: Karaoke, tonight, 8 p.m. to midnight; 457 Main St., Murphys.

19TH HOLE LOUNGE:Westbound 50, tonight, 8 p.m.; 12765 Mueller Drive, Pine Mountain Lake, Groveland.

PROSPECTORS BREWING CO: Live music featuring Owen Ridings and Kiel Williams of The Hot Dark, Friday,7 to 9 p.m.; 415 Main St., Murphys.

RAWHIDE SALOON:New Year's Eve party with DJ 17:40, tonight, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., no cover charge; 18260 Highway 108, Jamestown.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• • Inner Sanctum Cellars — 18204 Main St.,

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

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

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

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

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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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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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Hardy showcased for next two months at library "Art in the Library," a rotating exhibit at the Tuolumne County Library on Greenley Road in Sonora, offersa rarelook atthe work of beloved local artist Ann Hardy for the months of January and February.

Starting Monday, Hardy is exhibiting a diverse collection of both oils and watercolors spanning her entireartcareer.Severalexamples of her signature primitive-style paintings are on display.

"I am excited and thrilled to exhibit my art in the library," said Hardy, "and am really looking forward to going to see it all on display!"

She has included samplings of different styles of her work — realism, impressionism, and of course her primitives.

The 97-year-old Hardy, who still resides in the Sonora area, stays active by reading, enjoying the birds and flowers on her patio, and visiting with neighbors and friends. She also loves to take people on a tour of her home, where many of her paintings hang

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ofthe style,"shesaid."And after you are finished looking at all the on her walls. color, you start noticing all the And after having put down her activity in them." paintbrush several years ago, she Hardy uses vibrant tones and has been dabbling in sketching has been especially drawn to the and painting again. rich hues and warm themes of Recently Hardy was looking autumn andthe harvest.She grew through her portfolio with a friend. up onafarm in Idaho and the When asked how many paintings farm scenes in her paintings draw she has done over her lifetime, she on her childhood experiences. recalled, "I must have painted well In years past she said, "the over1,000 piecesofart.Irem eminteresting thing about a primitive ber hanging my art in the Vault is the optical illusion. It seems to Art Gallery in Sonora. My paintbe bustling with energy when evings sold so quickly that I had to erything in the picture is actually keep painting constantly!" flat and one-dimensional. I created Largely self-taught, Hardy was my own primitive style by adding painting primitives before she and a more two-dimensional and varher late husband, Barry, arrived ied structure to the scene, while in Sonora in the early 1970s from keepingthe color and details.Ifeel Marin County. that every artist has a style all After moving to Sonora, Hardy their own." found the history of the area It was her father telling her to "put something live" in her paintalong with the rural lifestyle and natural beauty provided rich ings that was instrumental in the subject matter for her work, and development of her unique primiin turn the locals wholeheartedly tive style. embraced her and her art.

Hanging in the entrance to the A few years ago she described library is the centerpiece of the how she started doing primitives. exhibit, Hardy'srendition ofa "I was drawn to the colorfulness famous painting by Renoir, "Two

"Early Autumn" (above) and "Sisters" (below) are part of Hardy's exhibit at the county library.

Sisters II." Renoir's original is in a privatecollection. Hardy came to paint hers after discovering a small photo of the original in a magazine. She fell in love with it and decidedtodo a study ofthe painting.

Other paintings in the library display that are not in the primitive style include such diverse subjects as San Diego Reservoir at Columbia College, San Francisco Bay, Shoreline Park in Mountain View, a scene from an Italian village, the Carmel Mission, and many more.

One painting of note is "Winged Goddess," her first painting. Done in oils, she painted it when she was 16, from a picture she saw in her high school history book.

Hardy has been a longtime member of the Mother Lode Art Associati on.In 1987,attheassociation's 34th annual show, she

was the honored artist. She has participated in countless shows and exhibits over her career and has gained a wide following across the country, winning many awards for her art.

In past years with the MLAA, Hardy served as president, vice president and secretary and also served as MLAA Art Show chairperson. After retiring &om elected office with the MLAA, she served for many years as a volunteer.

The public can visit the library at 480Greenley M. in Sonora to view the art on display each month.

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Every Tuolumne County citizen, young and old, listened in on the historic session of Congress and the address of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, after which mobilization and organization immediately swung into action. One indication of Sonora's patriotic spirit has been the dozens of American flags in sidewall stands placed along Washington street, which appeareddirectly afterthe congressional session. These have since flown daily.

north Church street. To insure harmony with the city's historic character, a Spanish design has been selected.

87 years ago Dec. 29, 1928 The Sonora High School Girls League, assisted by the Boys Glee Club, sang Christmas carols throughout the streets of Sonora on Christmas Eve. Those desiring to beserenaded placed lighted candles in their windows in conspicuous places, according to old English custom.

he has struck an old channel.

111 years ago Dec. 31, 1904 Observation of Chinese New Year in Sonora by theflowery kingdom is a very tame affair nowadays in comparison to what itwas a decade ago.Ou rCelestial

Dec. 9, 1871 Notice is hereby given that L. Charles Hoswell will apply to

population is not as large nor as

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well-to-do as it was then.

Board of Supervisors of Tuolumne County for a renewal of licenses to keep and maintain Toll Ferries

135 years ago

Dec. 8, 1911

Dec. 20, 1880 • It was lively times in the mountains last Wednesday evening as miners were flying about in every direction, looking after their mining claims and locating new prospects. Pistol reports and

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Louis Price has uncovered some

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telephone building, to be located on the corner of Washington and

good gold-bearing gravel in his orchard at Yankee Hill. He believes

85 years ago Dec. 5, 1930 Work will be started immedi-

104 years ago

last until dawn the next morning.

• Births — Camp Humbug, to the wife of Walker L. Howe, a daughter.

heard far and wide. The celebrationstartedabout 12 o'clock and

OLD TIME SOCIAL! Carriages will be furnished by leaving your orders with the COMMITTEE. We extend this invitation to all who wish a GOOD TIME. The best of music and a richly decorated hall guaranteed.

TICKETS — $2

144 years ago

across the Tuolumne River at a

point known as Jacksonville, and at Steven's Bar, for the year of 1872.

12th ANNUAL BALL of TUOLUMNE ENGINE CO. NO. 1 In Fallon's Hall COLUMBIA Friday evening, Jan. 1st, 1872.

161 years ago Dec. 16, 1854 • We are in error in making the statement last week that the hee lunch system in San Francisco had been abolished. The trustees could not get up a unanimous vote in the matter, so they concluded to serve their savory dishes to the genteel loafers of that city awhile longer.

• The banks are falling like leaves in autumn throughout the west.

Coin depictingTwainexpected to beboonfor museumshonoring him HANNIBAL, Mo. (AP)Mark Twain once quipped, "The lack of money is the root of all evil."

But starting in early 2016, some ofTwain's favorite places — his Missouri hometown, the New England community where he spent a big part of his adult life and two universities — all stand to benefit from the U.S. Mint's gold and silver coins honoring the author and humorist.

Up to 100,000 gold coins and 350,000silver coins bearing Twain's mug will be available throughout 2016 or until they are sold out, U.S. Mint spokesman Mike White said.

Each year, the mint strikes two commemorative coins to benefit nonprofit organizations.

As collectables, the coins are worth far more than their $1 facevalue for silver and $5 for gold.

For example, 2015 commemo-

rative silver coins recently were pricedat about $52, gold for about $360.

Each carries a surcharge$35 forgold,$10 for silver— to

be divided evenly among the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Connecticut; Uni-

versity of California, Berkeley, for aprogram to study and promote the legacy of Twain; Elmira College in Elmira, New York; and the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum in Hannibal, Missouri.

It's a potentially big windfall.

"If the entire issue is sold, it could be well in excess of $1 million for each of the sites," said Henry Sweets, executive director of the Hannibal museum, which has an annual budget (including its properties) of about $850,000.

Collectors generally account for about three-quarters of commemorative coin sales, but Sweets said, "With the topic of Mark Twain, I think we' ll have a lotofpeople who are interested."

Twain was born Samuel Clemens in Florida, Missouri, on Nov. 30, 1835. His family moved to Hannibal a few years later.

It was in Hannibal where he grew up, fell in love with the

Mississippi River and made the friends and acquaintances that providedfodder for some his most famous works — "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," "The Adventures of Huck Finn" and "Life on the Mississippi" among them.

Twain left Hannibal when he was 17. He lived in Hartford from 1874 to 1891.

The commemorative coin was approved by Congress in 2012, and the design was unveiled in November.

The obverse side (heads) of the goldcoin features a portrait of Twain. The reverse side (tails) depicts a steamboat.

The obverse side of the silver coin features Twain holding a pipe with smoke forming a silhouette of Huck Finn and Jim on a raft.

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The Angels Camp Museum also has an exhibit dedicated to Mark Twain and the time he spent in the Mother Lode.

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STARPOWE San Franciscowants help with Bieber stunt

In 1999, he was sent to prison for nearly a year after he acknowledged violating his probation.

Downey's life and career have rebounded, and he stars as "Iron Man" in Disney's films based on the Marvel comic books.

Brown's website says that while a pardon doesn't erase records of a conviction, it restores voting rights and is a public proclamation that the person has demonstrated "exemplary behavior."

SAN FRANCISCO (AP)San Francisco's city attorney is demanding that Justin Bieber's music publisher help determine who is responsible for sidewalk graffiti promoting the pop star's latest album.

City attorney Dennis Herrera

sent a letter to Universal Music Group on Monday, saying the graffiti appears to have been applied with spray paint that has not come offeven afterrecentrainstorms.

That contrasts with other recent sidewalk marketing campaigns that have used chalk, according to Herrera.

Herrera said public works crews have removed some of the graffiti at great expense, although he did not provide a figure. The city attorney's office released photographs of eight instances of the graffiti and asked for Universal's help in determining its full scope.

Emails seeking comment from representatives of Universal Music Group were not immediately returned.

The graffiti promoting Bieber's new album, Purpose," has been found in Haight-Ashbury and other neighborhoods. City officials have received complaints about it, Herrera said.

'This prohibited marketing practice illegally exploits our city's walkable neighborhoods and robust tourism, intentionally creates visual distractions that pose risks to pedestrians on busy rights

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Goes" and "All for You." unspecified surgical procedure.

Save the Children has anof way, and irresponsibly tells our youth that likeminded lawlessness The 49-year-old singer posted a nounced that one-half of the sum and contempt for public property message on her website and social will fund a program vaccinatare condoned and encouraged by media sites announcing that all ing more than 250,000 children its beneficiaries," Herrera said in future tour dates had been postagainst a potential measles his letter. poned until the spring. No new SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)outbreak in Northern Syria.

Herrera's office previously went dates were announced.

California's governor has pardoned The other half of the donation after a 2010 marketing campaign The singer's statement asked Robert Downey Jr. for a 1996 drug will go toward supporting families, thatglued decalsoffake$25,000 forprayers ofsupportand said conviction that sent the actor to with a special concern for women bills to city sidewalks to promote no further details on her medical and children, both inside Syria prison. an online game. An advertising condition would be disclosed.

Gov. Jerry Brown's officeanand in neighboring countries. That agency agreed to pay the city a Jackson had been next schednounced on Christmas Eve that money will go toward education, $45,000penalty forthe decals. uled to perform Jan. 9 in Denver.

Downey was among 91 people health care, shelter and sanitation, Her "Unbreakable" tour has receiving pardons.

Save the Children said. been the Top 20 global concert tour Downey was convicted of felony Cohen, 44, starred in comedy listing compiled by Pollstar. drug possession after he was arfeatures including "Borat" and "The Dictator." Fisher, 39, apJackson's catalog of hits dates rested on a Los Angeles County LOS ANGELES (AP) — Janet back to the mid-1980s, ranging highway and authorities found peared in "Confessions of a Shopafrom "What Have You Done for Me heroin, cocaine and a pistol in his Jackson says she is postponing holic" and the Netflix comedy her "Unbreakable" tour to have an Lately" to "That's the Way Love vehicle. series"Arrested Development."

Gov. Brown pardons Robert Downey3r.

3anet 3acksondelays tour due to surgery

ISl 8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from Dec. 31 to Jan. 7.

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

Call 536-1888 for more information.

Thursday 10 a.m.— "Ask Attorney Steve: Workman's Comp — Part Two." 7:30 p.m. — "Mother Lode Friends of Music: Orchestra Masterpieces of the Russian Repertoire."

Friday 6 p.m. "Fridays With Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle, "152nd Anniversary Of The Discovery Of Gold ln Columbia."

7 p.m. — "Murphys Elementary Trout Planting."

7:30 p.m. — »you And The Law: Easements,"with Bob Lally and Steve Cilente.

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

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7 p.m. — The Church Of The Harvest.

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

Sunday 10 a.m.— "32nd Annual Math Bowl."

2 p.m. — "Calaveras Gem And Mineral Show."

Monday 10 a.m.— "Tempo And The Tropics," produced by Lloyd Kramer.

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

Tuesday 10 a.m.— "Jenny's Kitchen: Picnic With Dave Hitchcock and Trevor Airola," hosted by Jenny Baxter.

4 p.m. — "Calaveras County Home and Garden Show."

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

of most recent meeting.

Wednesday 10 a.m. "Get Healthy With Shana: Special Exercise — Part One." 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: Home Invasion."

7:30 — "Mother Lode Friends of Music."

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'Force Awakens' is fastest film to 1B LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has reached$1 billion atthe box office, achieving the milestone with record-setting hyper speed.

The Walt Disney Co. said 'The Force Awakens" crossed the billion-dollar mark Sunday, accomplishing the feat in just 12 days.

The previous movie to reach $1 billion the fastest was Universal's "Jurassic World," which did it in 13 days in June. "Jurassic World" also had the benefit of record grosses in China.

"The Force Awakens" doesn' t open in the world's second-largest movie market until Jan. 9.

J.J. Abrams' installment of "Star Wars" also posted the biggest Christmas Day box office in history with $49.3 million and the best second-weekend earnings with $153.5 million.

"The Force Awakens" has been setting records since its debut Dec. 17. It brought in a galactic $238 million in North America over its opening weekend, besting previous record-set ter"JurassicWo rld,"and set international opening-weekend records in Australia, New Zealand and throughout Europe. It scored the biggest worldwide debut with $529 million. It also topped $100

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A flurry of new films also opened in the top 10 this weekend.

"Concussion," the Will SmithNFL drama, took in $11 million, good for sixth place, followed by the financial-crisis saga 'The Big Short," which collected $10.5 million. The remake of "Point Break" opened with $10.2 million. And Quentin Tarantino's latest film, "The Hateful Eight," debuted in 10th place with $4.5 million.

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"It's great for the audiences, great for studios and theater owners in particular who can point to this and say the movie theater industry is as viable and relevant as it's ever been," he said.

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Director J.J. Abrams watched the Chinese premiere in Shanghai with a Chinese audience Sunday night. He told a news conference Monday that he was thrilled to see people "laughing and cheering in

exactly the same places that we' ve seen other audiences."

"It's a testament to the power of cinema, that it does not matter where you' re from, you can get caught up in a story," Abrams said.

The Chinese market has become increasingly important for Hol-

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future and find ways in which we can integratesome ofthose stories into the Star Wars universe," said "Star Wars" producer Kathleen Kennedy.

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which turns into the cathartic rager that a bunch of grounddown adults really need. Rated R. One hour, 58 minutes.

Cinemas 10 in Sonora:

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Comedy adventure starring 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 Theodorecome to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend 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.

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 years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren andhis army of Stormtroopers. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 16 minutes.

The Hateful Eight

Concussion Drama thriller starring Will Smith, Alee Baldwin, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Arliss Howard, Paul Reiser, Luke Wilson, directed by Peter Landesman.

While conducting an autopsy on former NFL football player Mike Webster, forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu discovers neurological deterioration that is similar to Alzheimer' s disease. Omalu names the disorderchronic traumatic encephalopathy and publishes his findings in a medical journal. As other athletes face the same diagnosis, the crusading doctor embarks on a mission to

raisepublicawareness about the dangersoffootball-related head trauma. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 1 minute.

Daddy's Home

Comedy starring Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg,Linda Cardellini, Hannibal Buress, directed

by Sean Anders. This film follows a mild-mannered radio executivewho strives to become the beststepdad to hisw ife's two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloadingrealfather arrives,forcing him tocompete for the affection of the kids. Rated PG-13. One hour, 36 minutes.

Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Adventure film starring Jen-

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Jennifer Lawrence, seen above in the new film uJoy, u also stars in the "Hunger Games." nifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland, PhilipSeymour 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 District 13 to liberate the citizens of war-tom Panem and assassinate President Snow, who's obsessed with destroying Katniss. What lies ahead are mortal traps, dangerous enemies and moral choices that will ultimately 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 facing storms, starvation, panic and despair, the survivors

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

3oy Comedy drama starringJennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Edgar Ramirez, Diane Ladd, Virginia Madsen, Isabella Rossellini, Bradley Cooper, directed

by David 0. Russell. This film is the wildstory ofa family across four generations centered on the girl who becomes the woman who founds a business dynasty and becomes a matriarch in her own right. Betrayal, treachery, the loss of innocence and the scars of love, pave the road in this intense emotional and human comedy aboutbecoming a true boss of family and enterprisefacing a world of unforgiving commerce. Allies become adversaries and adversaries become allies, both inside and outside the family, as Joy's inner life and fierce imagination carry her through the storm she faces. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 3 minutes.

Point Break Action thriller starring Edgar Ramirez, Luke Bracey, Ray Win-

stone,Teresa Palmer, directed

by Ericson Core. A young FBI agent, Johnny Utah, infiltrates a cunning team of thrill-seeking elite athletes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; led by the charismatic Bodhi. The athletes are suspected of carrying out a spate of crimes in extremely unusual ways. Deep undercover, and with his life in imminent danger, Utah strives to prove they are the architects of this string of inconceivable crimes.

These action adventure feats are performed byelite athletes representing the world's best in class in big-wave surfing, wingsuit flying, sheer-face snowboarding, free rock climbing, and high-speed motorcycling.

Rated PG-13. Two hours.

Sisters Comedy starring Amy 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 discon-

nected sisters summoned home to clean out their childhood bedroom beforetheir parents sell the family house. Looking to recapture their glory days, they throw one final high-schoolstyleparty for their classmates,

Western starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, Demian Bichir, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, and Bruce Dern, directed by Quentin Tarantino.

In this film, set six or eight or twelve years after the Civil War, a stagecoach hurtles through the wintry Wyoming landscape.

The passengers, bounty hunter John Ruth and his fugitive Daisy Domergue, race towards the town of Red Rock where Ruth, known in these parts as "The Hangman," will bring Domergue to justice. Along the road, they encounter two strangers: Major Marquis Warren, a black former union soldier turned infamous bounty hunter, and Chris Mannix, a southern renegade who

claims to be the town's new Sheriff. Losing their lead on the blizzard, Ruth, Domergue, Warren and Mannixseek refuge at Minnie's Haberdashery, a stagecoach stopover on a mountain pass. When they arrive at Minnie's, they are greeted not by theproprietor but by four unfamiliar faces. Bob, who's taking care of Minnie's while she' s visiting her mother, is holed up with Oswaldo Mobray, the hangman of Red Rock, cow-puncher Joe Gage,and Confederate General Sanford Smithers. As the storm overtakes the mountainsidestopover,our eight travelers come to learn they may not make it to Red Rock after all.

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GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Big Earl and the Crying Shame, Jan. 16. Paul Thorn, Jan. 22. Simon & Garfunkel tribute show, Feb. 19.

Little River Band, Feb. 26. Bill Maher, March 6. 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.

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.

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

JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO: 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.

SUTTER CREEK THEATER: HoustonJones and Susie Glaze and the HiLonesome Band,high-octane Americana,Jan. 16.Tom Rigney and Flambeau,hot cajun and zydeco, Jan. 23. Caravan of Thieves, gypsy swing, Jan. 30. Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo, jazz guitarist, Feb. 5. Claire Lynch Band, bluegrass, Feb. 13. The Ray Charles Project, Feb. 20. Maria Muldaur, March 12. Johnny Cash tribute featuring James Garner, March 19. Tempest, March 26; 44 Main St., Sutter Creek; suttercreektheater.corn.

WEST SIDE THEATRE:Red Dog Ash and Special Consensus, Jan. 16.

Sourdough Slim's Wild and Woolly Revue, Jan. 23. The Refugees, Jan. 30. 1331 Main St., Newman; westsidetheatre.org, 862-4490.

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Red Dog Ash (above), an award-winning bluegrass band from the Central Valley, will play the West Side Theatre in Newman on Saturday, Jan. 16, while The Refugees (below) will play tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at the theater on Saturday, Jan. 30.

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CAPITAL STAGE: "The Behavior of Broadus," through Sunday. "Love and Information," Jan. 27 to Feb. 28; 2215 J St., Sacramento; capstage. org, 916-995-5464.

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

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

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

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

ORACLE ARENA: POP New Year' s Eve, tonight. Legends of Love, featuring Chaka Khan, Feb. 14. Bay Area Festival of Laughs, March 5.

Bruce Springsteen, March 13. Justin Bieber, March 18. Carrie Underwood featuring Easton Corbin and the Swon Brothers, April 10. Rihanna featuring Travis Scott, May 7. The Who, May 19. Adele, Aug. 2. Black Sabbath, Sept. 15. Maroon 5, Oct. 16;7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland; oracleareana.corn, 510-569-2121.

BOB HOPE THEATRE:"R5: Sometime Last Night Tour," Jan. 26.The Temptations Review, Feb. 13. Jerry Seinfeld, March 11. Styx, March 20. Clint Black, April 27. Joe Bonamassa,April30;242 E.M ain St., Stockton; stocktonlive.corn, 373-1400.

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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"Back to Life: Bay Area Figurative Drawings," through May 1. "Ai Weiwei: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads," Jan. 24to May 1. "Andy Warhol: Portraits," March 13 to

June 19; 216 0 St., Sacramento; crockerartmuseum.org, 916-8087000.

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.

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 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.

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