FOLSOM LAKE FO JULY 2017
COLD TREATS:
SMOOSH YOUR COOKIES & ICE CREAM
40 BREWS AT
TAP
FOLSOM AMADOR COUNTY FAIR FLE July 2017.indd 1
SUMMER FUN LOCAL WATER PARKS
WACKY DASH PEACH FESTIVAL 6/26/17 2:04 PM
GC-4420_1
2 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 2
6/26/17 2:04 PM
GC-4420_1
JULY 2017 | 3
FLE July 2017.indd 3
6/26/17 2:04 PM
The highest quality ice cream sandwich you’ve ever had, straight to your face.
COUPON
Buy One Sandwich and get one
FREE!
ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER VISIT. EXPIRES 8-31-17
ROCKLIN
FOLSOM
GC-5134_1
811 Wales Drive (916) 936-4699
www.smooshfactory.com
5410 Crossing Drive (916) 259-1575
HOURS: Weekdays - 11AM to Midnight • Saturday - 11AM to 1AM • Sunday - 11AM to 11PM
Come into our Boutique Today!
Miss Me • Rock Revival • Blu Pepper • Angie • Silver Denim And so much more!
Lees’ Feed
GC-3941_1
and Western Western 4 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 4
Store S tore
4110 Mother Lode Drive Shingle Springs, CA 95682
530.677.4891 • 530.622.FEED www.leesfeed.net
6/26/17 2:04 PM
Visconti’s Ristorante Voted Folsom’s Best of the Best • Best Italian for 17 years • Best Family Restaurant • Outdoor Patio & Private Party Room
JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR
TUES - SAT 4PM - 6PM $5 HOUSE RED, WHITE & SPARKLING $8 SPECIALTY COCKTAILS $5 FOOD MENU
Closed Sunday & Monday
Tues thru Sun • Lunch & Dinner Private Dining • Full Bar Patio Dining • Party Platters
(916) 983-5181
2700 E. Bidwell St., Folsom GC-4456_1
25075 Blue Ravine Rd. Folsom, CA 95630 916.986.9100 • www.backbistro.com
RISTOR ANTE
15 Years in a Row!
w w w.viscontisristorante.com
JULY 2017 | 5
FLE July 2017.indd 5
6/26/17 2:04 PM
HIGHLIGHTS
6 ON THE COVER
Smoosh
The marriage of cookies and ice cream — perfect treat for hot summer days.
INSIDE
PHOTO BY BILL SULLIVAN.
24
Tap Folsom
40 beers are ready for tasting.
28
Get ready to get muddy, dirty and filthy.
Old-fashioned burgers in Folsom.
Wacky Dash
Wayback Burgers
GENERAL INFORMATION: 916-351-3750, folsomlakeentertainer@goldcountrymedia.com
folsom lake
JULY 2017 · VOLUME 8 · NUMBER 8 921 Sutter St., Suite 100, Folsom, folsomlakeentertainer.com Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. No part of this publication my be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. The publisher shall not be responsible for any liabilities arising from the publication of copy provided by any advertiser for the Folsom Lake Entertainer. Further, it shall not be liable for any act of omission on the part of advertising pertaining to their published advertisement in the Folsom Lake Entertainer. A publication of Gold Country Media.
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: Beth O’Brien, 530-852-0223 betho@goldcountrymedia.com
PUBLICATION DESIGN: Julie Miller, 530-852-0256, juliem@goldcountrymedia.com
Christina Moneypenny, 916-351-3745 christinam@goldcountrymedia.com
PHOTOGRAPHER: Bill Sullivan
EDITORIAL CONTENT AND ADVERTISING MANAGER: Bill Sullivan, 916-351-3750, bills@goldcountrymedia.com
DESIGN AND CONTENT MANAGER: Julie Miller, 530-852-0256
WRITERS: Jamie Hazelton, Matt Long, Michelle Smith, Bill Sullivan, Matt Whitley and Rachel Zirin.
ADVERTISING SALES: Debbrah Campbell, 916-351-3744 debbrahc@goldcountrymedia.com
40
Amador Fair It’s more than just corn dogs.
Gold Country Media Services. Ask us about our design and printing services: juliem@goldcountrymedia.com
GOLD COUNTRY MEDIA PUBLISHER: Bob Falk, 530-852-0250, bobf@goldcountrymedia.com
SERVICES
20
Compassionate Care From Our Family to Yours! We Care for Your Family Like Our Own
Waddell Family, Owners of Home Care Assistance of Placer County
Give Us a Call Today! 916-226-3737 HomeCareAssistancePlacerCounty.com 6 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 6
• Our Personal Care includes meal preparation, bathing & dressing, transportation, medication reminders and much more. • Experience in Advance Care such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Hospital to Home Care and much more. • Our Balanced Care Method™ is a holistic program that promotes healthy diet, physical exercise, mental stimulation, socialization and a sense of purpose. • Our Cognitive Therapeutics Method™ keeps aging minds engaged through research-based activities designed to improve mental acuity and slow symptoms of mild to moderate cognitive decline. HCO#:314700010
6/26/17 2:04 PM
FREE
ES TI M A TE S
We transform the unruliest yard into a welcoming suburban garden!
F
rom basic service to full care service, once you see what Zaharis Landscaping, Inc. can do for your yard, you’ll understand why we’re so proud of what we do. We can handle anything your outdoor areas require, including: ■ Yard/ Lawn Maintenance ■ Complete Landscape Transformation ■ Sod Installation ■ Irrigation Installation ■ Irrigation repairs ■ Timer Replacement ■ Drainage ■ Retaining Walls ■ Seasonal Clean Ups ■ Gutter Cleaning ■ Synthetic Turf Installation
Drought tolerant, low maintenance landscaping and drought wise planting also know as Xeriscaping License #820274
Family Owned Since 1988 Serving EDH, Folsom and Beyond
zaharislandscaping.com
Experience.. Nimbus Winery Village Michaelangelo’s SummerTime Fun
GC-5138_1
GC-4453_1
916-722-5142
Home Decor, Kitchen, Gifts & More
$
7 OFF
with a purchase of $35 or more
can not be combined with any other discount Expires 07-31-17
Not valid with any other offers. Expires 7/31/2017
Location:
Inside The Historic Nimbus Winery
12401 Folsom Boulevard, along the 50 Highway FLE July 2017.indd 7
Hours:
Mon-Sat 11AM - 8PM
12401 Folsom Blvd Ste. 108 Sunday Noon - 8PM Rancho Cordova CA 95742 (916) 608.4216 Hazel & Hwy 50 www.ShopMichaelangelos.com
Check us out!! JULY 2017 | 7
6/26/17 2:04 PM
■ COVER STORY
SMOOSHing it BY JAMIE HAZELTON | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN
ICE CREAM AND COOKIES: A COOL SUMMER TREAT
in Folsom
S
coop it, smoosh it, top it, love it — it’s as simple as that. Smoosh Ice Cream Factory is surely one of the coolest spots to visit in Folsom this summer. Smoosh Ice Cream Sandwich Factory starts with fresh cookies baked with natural dough with no preservatives and made with 100 percent grade A butter. Next, a scoop of all-natural, high-quality ice cream with no GMOs, hormones or artificial stabilizers is added and some of the selected topping is “smooshed” between two cookies. Lastly,the selected topping is sprinkled around the outside of the sandwich. With 20 flavors of ice cream, 14 different cookies and 25 toppings to choose from the possibilities are almost endless. “People like to have the ability to create their own unique sandwich,” Dylan Newberry said, owner and founder of Smoosh, which has a location right here in Folsom. For those who are overwhelmed or unsure of what combination to create, Smoosh offers 16 Signature Sandwiches. For those who are vegan, Smoosh serves two dairy free-flavors, white mint chip and cherry chocolate chip. There are also gluten-free cookie choices: Chocolate chip and ginger snap. Besides to-go frozen snacks, Smoosh offers two catering options: Take sandwiches to-go in a carry-out box or bring the Smoosh experience to your party. The Smoosh catering team will create sandwiches as the guests order. Smoosh catering includes four flavors of ice cream and several cookies and toppings. It has catered everything from birthday parties to high-profile events.
RAINBOW OF TOPPINGS: Customers have a wide variety of toppings to choose from for their treats.. 8 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 8
6/26/17 2:04 PM
Smoosh HOURS: NOON-11 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 11 A.M - 11P.M. SATURDAY, SUNDAY WHERE: 811 WALES DRIVE, FOLSOM CONTACT: 916-936-4699 OR SMOOSHFACTORY.COM
The two locations are only the beginning for this unique ice cream sandwich company. Smoosh is planning an upcoming celebration for its first anniversary. In addition to the Folsom and Rocklin locations, a third location is opening at 7th and K streets in Downtown Sacramento, near the Kings Arena. “I want people to walk out happier than they came in. Creating smiles, it’s our mission,” Newberry said. “Positive-energy people create positive-energy people.” ✶
INDULGING: Nate Cheyne enjoys a sweet treat at the Folsom Smoosh location, top. The
Folsom Smoosh location is sparkling clean and features a decor similar to that of an oldfashioned ice cream parlor with a modern twist. JULY 2017 | 9
FLE July 2017.indd 9
6/26/17 2:04 PM
â– SUMMER FUN
10 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 10
6/26/17 2:04 PM
splash
INTO SUMMER STORY AND PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN
THE ENTERTAINER’S GUIDE TO KEEPING COOL AND SAFE THIS SEASON During triple-digit temperatures, there’s nothing quite like keeping cool in a pool. If you don’t have one of your own, there is no need to fret or sweat. The Folsom and El Dorado Hills communities have some of the best amenities that let you have fun in the sun while being safe and saving water at the same time. IN FOLSOM The Folsom Aquatic Center, at 1200 Riley Street, holds recreational swimming hours through early September annually. This local state of the art facility features re-circulated water and has taken extra measures to conserve during the drought years while not coming up short in the way of fun and unique for all ages. Deck matting provides a cooler surface for guests to walk on. One popular feature the Folsom Aquatic Center is known for is the inflatable obstacle course known as CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
JULY 2017 | 11
FLE July 2017.indd 11
6/26/17 2:04 PM
SUMMER SPLASH
12 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 12
6/26/17 2:04 PM
the Beast, which surfaces each summer. Swimmers of all ages return annually to have fun while testing their skills on the inflatable attractions as long as they know how to swim. The Folsom Aquatic Center is the perfect place for the whole family to enjoy. They also offer lap swimming, aquacise, swimming lessons and many specialty programs. For more information, call 916-355-8318. New in Folsom this season is Life Time Fitness. This option requires a membership to this new state of the art club in Folsom. However, if your family is active when it comes to water recreation and fitness, it may be well worth it. Life Time fitness offers recreational swimming, with pools both indoors and outdoors. The outdoor facility has a giant waterslide that overlooks the city from its towering stairway that is accessed near the outdoor snack bar and lounge area that is much like a high-end resort. Life Time offers lessons and programs for all ages. Team swimming is available along with many adult swim programs that improve strength and fitness. Call 916-597-9022 for membership information. Another membership based swimming option in Folsom is California Family Fitness. This facility features an array of swimming programs for all ages. The Folsom location has outdoor swimming amenities complete with a kids’ pool. The spray garden is quite popular with little ones. On a hot summer day, youngsters can run and play in the fountains of water while you relax in a lounge chair or take part in a swimming program yourself. For more information, call 916-932-0100. In El Dorado Hills, guests can take a dip at the El Dorado Hills Community Pool, located at 1021 Harvard Way. IN EL DORADO HILLS The El Dorado Hills Community Pool includes a variety of amenities including free wi-fi, shower facilities, a wading pool with mushroom water feature, the Marshall Splash Zone inflatable obstacle course, diving CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
JULY 2017 | 13
FLE July 2017.indd 13
6/26/17 2:04 PM
boards and more. Summer recreational swim hours are Noon-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Aug. The obstacle course is available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening as well as Sundays. For more information, call 916-614-3228.
14 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 14
TAKE TO THE LAKES The Folsom Lake area is host to many natural resources for water play including Folsom Lake, Lake Natoma and the American River. Just as with pools, if you’re going to swim in nature, it’s important to remember safety first. “Safety is the priority,” said Robert Goss, director of Folsom’s parks and recreation department. “That’s a key thing as people cool off this summer. Whether in a backyard pool, in a community pool, at Lake Natoma or Folsom Lake, kids need to learn how to swim.” Along with swimming, visitors can rent paddle boats, canoes and kayaks from local concessionaires. The Willow Creek and Negro Bar access areas have life-vest stations. “Be aware of where you are. The river is a neat place to be, but it’s a powerful, unpredictable entity,” Goss said. “Pay attention and be aware of your surroundings when swimming in a natural environment.” For further information on water recreation in Folsom visit folsom.ca.us. In El Dorado Hills visit eldoradohillscsd. com. ✶
6/26/17 2:04 PM
SPECIAL
10% OFF Your Entire Bill With this Ad
Featuring Award Winning Authentic Thai Cuisine
SHOP . DINE . PLAY
Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 7/31/17. Entertainer
OUTDOOR DINING - LIVE MUSIC ON THURSDAY EVE HAPPY HOUR MON–THURS 3pm–6pm
GC-4455_1
2770 East Bidwell, Folsom • 916-984-8988 Broadstone Marketplace, Across from Bel-Air Sunday–Thursday 11am-9:30pm • Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm
www.ThaiParadiseFolsom.com
eldoradosaloonandgrill.com
Happy Hour
M-F 3-7pm $4 Well Cocktails $3 Domestic Drafts $4 House Wine
Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights Join Us for Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday Mornings
GC-3952_1
El Dorado Saloon & Grill 879 Embarcadero Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Green Valley @ Francisco • 916-941-3600
FLE July 2017.indd 15
MONDAY - FRIDAY 11:30AM - Close SATURDAY / SUNDAY 9:00am - Close
JULY 2017 | 15
6/26/17 2:04 PM
JUST PEACHY
16 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 16
6/26/17 2:04 PM
MESSY MUNCH: The peach eating contest is one of many activities at the Folsom Peach Festival.
FOLSOM TO BE ABUZZ ABOUT THE FRUIT WITH FUZZ STORY AND PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN
Folsom Peach Festival
The peach is one of nature’s annual signs that the heart of summer has arrived in California. This classic ingredient for warm weather desserts and cold salads is a welcomed addition to various WHEN: 8 A.M.-2 P.M. farmers’ markets across the country in the months SATURDAY, JULY 15 of July and August. WHERE: HISTORIC FOLSOM ADMISSION: FREE On July 15, Folsom will host a very peachy event INFORMATION: for the whole family. The third annual Peach FestiBEMONEYSMARTUSA.COM val is set to return to the Historic District, putting this sweet fuzzy fruit on Front Street, actually, in this case, Sutter Street for all to enjoy. “You can expect over 100 vendors and farmers with delicious varieties of peaches and peach inspired foods,” said Marie Hall, of the Be Money Smart USA, who manages and promotes the weekly farmers’ market in Historic Folsom and other locations. “Come celebrate with your family.” The event is far more than just a new fruit to the farmers’ market, it’s an experience sure to entertain every member of the family. In addition to the many vendors, visitors can taste numerous baked goods that have been created using peaches as the staple ingredient.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
JULY 2017 | 17
FLE July 2017.indd 17
6/26/17 2:04 PM
TEN FACTS ABOUT PEACHES 1. Peach origins: The fuzzy peach is actually a member of the rose family and originated in China. 2. Peaches on the Silk Road: The peach’s scientific name, prunus persica, is a direct reference to the fruit’s travels to Persia along the Silk Road. 3. Peach varieties: You can buy two main varieties of peaches — clingstone, in which the flesh sticks to the stone and freestone, in which the stone is easily separated from the flesh. 4. Peach colors: The peach can have
yellow or white flesh, which is sweeter and less acidic than its more traditional golden counterpart. 5. Top peach growers: China is the largest producer of peaches, followed by Italy. 6. Peach nutrition: A large peach has
fewer than 70 calories and contains three grams of fiber. It’s also a good source of vitamins A and C.
7. Biggest peach cobbler: “The world’s largest peach cobbler” is made every year in Georgia. That cobbler measures 11 feet by 5 feet. 8. “The Peach State”: That would be the nickname for Georgia. 9. Peach season: Peaches are best
from June to the end of August.
10. Peach ripeness: The flesh of a peach should have a slight give, but use your whole hand vs. fingertips to check since the fruit bruises so easily. Also, check for an even coloring of golden or creamy yellow.
18 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 18
PROUDLY PEACHY: Top, guess the veggie competition. Center, many varieties of homegrown produce are available at the event. Lower, the baked goods contest is one of the many events
6/26/17 2:04 PM
WALK-INS WELCOME: Admission is free to the Peach Festival.
“Local merchants like Karen’s Bakery will be our special guest with delicious baked goods full of peaches,” said Hall. “You can expect to taste wonderful flavors and varieties of peaches.” According to Hall, the Folsom Peach Festival is unique in the way that is has a vast variety of peaches to choose from, whether you’re buying, tasting or just learning. This is due to its location as California is ranked as the No. 1 peach grower in the nation. With the Folsom Peach Festival being in the heart of the golden state, the choices will be abundant. In addition to great tastes and bargains on fresh peaches,
Celebrate America’s Birthday with the Gift of Massage for yourself or a loved one.
Truly Amazing Approach to Healing
the Folsom event is interactive for guests of all ages. The day begins at 8 a.m. and will host a variety of games and contests including peach-eating contests, a baked-dessert competition judged by local dignitaries and tons of fun games for the kiddos. The action-packed event will conclude at 2 p.m., leaving plenty of time for guests to peruse the main retail shops and dining options that make Historic Folsom so unique and so popular in local tourism. Admission to the festival is free. In addition to peaches, the Folsom Farmers’ Market will have its normal large varieties of other homegrown produce.
Cer
Intense Therapy
“Utilizing her training as a Medical Massage Therapist, Lisa focuses on treating injury, illness, and stress through the use of manual techniques that improve circulation, enhance muscular relaxation, relieve pain, reduce stress, enhance immune function, or promote health and well being.”
Best of
2015 Folsom
Presented by Folsom Award Program
tific Gift ates Ava ilab le
916-817-2424 Lisa Slininger LMT, CMT #2341
312 Natoma Street • Suite 130 • Folsom, CA Check out our website www.intensetherapy.com JULY 2017 | 19
FLE July 2017.indd 19
6/26/17 2:04 PM
â– WACKY DASH
20 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 20
6/26/17 2:05 PM
GETTIN’ WACKY STORY AND PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
JULY 2017 | 21
FLE July 2017.indd 21
6/26/17 2:05 PM
THIRD ANNUAL WACKY DASH SLATED FOR AUGUST 5 Every now and then it seems everyone wants get a little wacky. In Folsom, there is an annual event designed just for that and it’s just a few weeks ahead. It’s the Wacky Dash, an event that truly lives up to its name. Folsom’s third annual Wacky Dash is set for Aug. 5 at Rodeo Park in Folsom. Presented by the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department, this event is a two-mile obstacle course challenge. The course is complete with mud pits, water slides, a hay bay tunnel, balance beams, a tunnel of foaming bubbles, climbing walls and much more. The event is themed on wild and crazy challenges. Participants can run on their own or form a mighty team of family and friends. The event is a great way for businesses to show their community spirit by forming a team. One of the most important aspects of competing in this event, you must choose the most eccentric, bright and colorful clothes from your closet and head out for this great end to the summer. When you cross the finish line, you’ll receive a custom die-cut Wacky Dash medal that is a brand new design this year, as a commemoration for your hard-work and effort. For those that don’t wish to compete, the event provides plenty of entertainment to spectators. Additionally, inflatables, vendors and plenty of activity is on site for visitors of all ages. ✶
Folsom Wacky Dash WHEN: 8-11:30 A.M. AUG. 5 WHERE: RODEO PARK, 200 STAFFORD STREET,
FOLSOM
CONTACT: FOLSOM PARKS & RECREATION 916-355-7285 TO PARTICIPATE: EARLY REGISTRATION IS $25 PER PERSON OR $80 FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR, WITH $20 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL MEMBER. SAME-DAY REGISTRATION IS $30 PER PERSON OR $100 FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR WITH $25 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL MEMBER. To regISTer, go To weBTrAC.folSom. CA.USO.
TOUGH GUYS: Getting muddy and getting daring is all part of the fun at the Wacky Dash. 22 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 22
6/26/17 2:05 PM
JULY 2017 | 23
FLE July 2017.indd 23
6/26/17 2:05 PM
â– TAP FOLSOM
CRAFT
draft STORY BY BILL SULLIVAN | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO ENTERTAINER
24 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 24
6/26/17 2:05 PM
40
+
BREWERIES AT TAP FOLSOM
If you enjoy happy hour, then Folsom has the ultimate event for you. It’s the greatest happy hour of all known as Tap Folsom and its returning to the city’s Historic District for its fourth consecutive year on Aug. 4. As the Historic Folsom plaza is transformed into a beer taster’s paradise, this will be the third time this popular event will bring the celebration of craft beer to the likes of Sutter Street, which is known for its tourism and popularity among regional pub crawlers and brew enthusiasts who frequent the many tap houses and eateries. This year, Tap Folsom is expected to showcase more than 40 regional ales. Currently, the Folsom Chamber of Commerce is still booking vendors and taking calls daily from breweries near and far looking to join in the action with the likes of some of the best brewers in the region for this one-night affair. In addition to the brew tasting, a variety of food trucks and food vendors will be on hand for the event along with the many breweries. Entertainment will include live music, making this an ideal event for “beer geeks,” as they are called by Tap Folsom, to mix and mingle with friends and fellow brew lovers. “The Folsom Chamber is proud to produce TAP Folsom, a premier craftbrew event in our own backyard! We are expanding the offerings this year with over 40 breweries along with food trucks and live entertainment. Make it a perfect Friday night and stay for fun after the event on Sutter Street,” said Joe Gagliardi, CEO president of the Folsom Chamber. “We use this event as a way to promote the wildly popular craft-beer scene and highlight local businesses that feature these brands. This event has sold out for the last three years, so call your friends and buy your tickets early for TAP Folsom.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 26
FLE July 2017.indd 25
SERVE TO PLEASE: Plenty of brew and plenty of grub will be available on Aug. 4.
Tap Folsom WHEN: 6-9 P.M.
EARLY ENTRY AT 5 P.M. AUG. 4
TICKETS: $10 TO $65
(SEE BOX ON PAGE 26
CONTACT: TAPFOLSOM.COM
JULY 2017 | 25
6/26/17 2:05 PM
TAP TICKETS Tickets are now on sale for Tap Folsom and there are several different levels of investment. ARE YOU A BEER GEEK? If so, Tap Folsom has a premier ticket just for you. Those who purchase a Beer geek ticket get several perks for the event including entry one hour earlier than the general public and access to the special rare Beer Area that features a variety of hard-to-find beers. only 300 Beer geek tickets will be available and tickets are $65. GENERAL ADMISSION tasting tickets are $40 and permits entry at 6 p.m. Both levels of tasting tickets include a complimentary keepsake tasting mug. FOR THOSE WHO DON’T PLAN TO TASTE at the event but wish to attend, the designated driver ticket is the one for you. For just $10 you will get full admission to the event but will not be able to participate in tastings. MORE FUN WITH FRIENDS. If you are planning on having company join you for Tap Folsom, two local are hotels are offer special lodging packages in conjunction with the event. lake Natoma Inn, located within walking distance of the event at 703 Gold Lake Drive and the Hampton Inn and Suites at 155 Placerville Road have both partnered with the event to offer a special package that includes an overnight stay, two general admission tickets and transportation to and from the event. MORE INFORMATION on these packages can be found on the Tap Folsom website at www.tapfolsom.com where you can purchase tickets, book a room package and learn all the details about the event.
26 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 26
6/26/17 2:05 PM
TILL
7 PM Mon-Fri
JULY 2017 | 27
FLE July 2017.indd 27
6/26/17 2:05 PM
â– DINING
READY TO ORDER?: The friendly staff of Wayback Burgers is ready to take Folsom into yesteryear.
ON THE FLIP SIDE BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN 28 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 28
6/26/17 2:05 PM
WAYBACK BURGERS BRINGS FRESHNESS AND NOSTALGIA TOGETHER
Wayback Burgers HOURS: 10 A.M. TO 10 P.M. DAILY WHERE: 1300 E. BIDWELL ST., SUITE 100 CONTACT: 916-597-2697,
WAYBACKBURGERS.COM
They are known across the country for their famous nine-patty burgers and now they have opened their doors in the heart of Folsom. The uncle-nephew duo Mohammad Sattar and Wasif Saddique opened the new WayBack Burgers and it is sure to please the hungriest of palates. Originally started as Jake’s Hamburgers in Delaware in 1991, the wildly popular burger restaurant started franchising out in 2009 to meet the demand all over the world. In 2014, the company changed the name to Wayback Burgers and said, “Our fun-filled dining experience belongs to everyone now, not just the Jakes of the world. From here on, we’re known simply as Wayback Burgers.” Sattar and Saddique decided to open a Folsom location of Wayback Burgers to bring a burger brand to town that was unlike others. “We wanted to introduce this brand to the Folsom community because it is really superior compared to competitors and we strongly believe that,” Sattar said, who is also a franchisee of El Pollo Loco and the Hampton Inn. Wayback’s menu is very versatile and there is something on the menu for everyone, Saddique said. “We have fresh beef, crispy chicken, breaded chicken, turkey, fish, veggie and even hotdogs,” he said. “We also have house-made chips, fries, onion rings, mac and cheese bites and chili. There is also a kids’ menu. We have a very large menu.” Sattar said the two more popular items on their menu are the double-bacon burger and cheesy burger. Each year, Wayback does a national competition called the Nine Burger Patty Contest where whoever eats the monstrous burger the fastest wins the grand prize of $3,000 and other rewards, Sattar said. Sattar said there is a Northern California woman who has won the contest for the past two years in a row. Saddique said since their soft opening in May, they have already sold seven nine-patty burgers and the youngest was a 14-year-old. Those who finish their burger receive a champion shirt. Saddique said they make a big deal out of the contest and those willing to give it a shot. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
JULY 2017 | 29
FLE July 2017.indd 29
6/26/17 2:05 PM
In addition to the burgers, sandwiches and various side options, Wayback also offers salads and milkshakes. “A lot of people in Folsom have not tasted the quality of a good milkshake,” Sattar said. “We have a hand-dipped milkshake made with 100 percent ice cream and we have gotten a lot of compliments on that.” Some of the flavors include vanilla, chocolate, mint Oreo, cookies ‘n’ cream and more. “The ice cream is a hard ice cream and we use two different machines to make it,” Saddique said. “We use fresh flavors to give it a nice taste and it is made with real milk too. Everyone will love it.” Sattar said they want to create a friendly atmosphere. “We treat our guests like family,” Saddique said. “We treat them like our relatives. We want to be a very welcoming and friendly place.” Also at Wayback Burgers, customers will be able to see their food being made behind the counter, so there are no secrets about their fresh meals. ✶
SO CHEESY: Wayback Burger’s Cheesy Burger is a popular dish.
30 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 30
6/26/17 2:05 PM
JULY 2017 | 31
FLE July 2017.indd 31
6/26/17 2:05 PM
Folsom Historic District
F
RESTAURANTS • LODGING • MUSEUMS • WINE TASTING • ANTIQUES • ART GALLERIES • LIVE THEATER • TAVERNS • SPECIALTY SHOPS
R
SNYDER’S HOUSE OF JADE Visit Us For Our Storewide Sale The largest selection of Jade jewelry in the area
Jewelry • Art Objects Furniture
50% ALL Fashion OFF Jewelry Expires July 31, 2017
709 Sutter St. • 916-985-3269
PIZZERIA CLASSICO
CELEBRATING
31 YEARS
in Historic Folsom 702 Sutter St. at Riley
916-351-1430
GC-5152_1
uHand-Tossed Pizza uGarlic Chips uPasta uSalads uSandwiches
New & Estate Jewelry Diamonds & Genuine Gems On Site Jewelry & Watch Repair Custom Designs
916-985-0620 Sun-Th 11-8 • Fri & Sat 11-9
ALWAYS BUYING GOLD, PLATINUM, SILVER, COINS, JEWELRY & TIMEPIECES
916-351-0220 723 Sutter St.
www.preciousgemsjewelers.com
Great Choice for Local Handcrafted Candies www.snookscandies.com
Salon I Spa “Premier salon and spa located in Folsom’s Historic District” 20% Off
Products & Services
718 Sutter Street, Ste 105 Folsom, CA (916) 293-8181 www.tresalonspa.com
Stay up-t0-date on Historic Folsom Events! Farmers Market - Year Round Every Saturday 8 am-1pm Nov–Dec - Late Night Friday and Saturday Shopping July 15 - Peach Festival November 10 - Opening Celebration of Ice Rink July 6, 13, 20, 27 - Twilight Summer Concert Series November 25 - Small Business Saturday August 17 - Girls Night Out - Eat, Shop and Wine! December 1 - Christmas Ttree Lighting September 3 - Sutter Street Sidewalk Sale December 2 - Vendor Day October 14 - Antique & Vintage market December 8, 9 - Holiday Historic Home Tour October 28, - Trick or Treating and Costume Contest -Find all 2017 events plus get offers and rewards Free right on your phone! Text Historic to 63975-
32 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 32
6/26/17 2:05 PM
t
Folsom Historic District
S
RESTAURANTS • LODGING • MUSEUMS • WINE TASTING • ANTIQUES • ART GALLERIES • LIVE THEATER • TAVERNS • SPECIALTY SHOPS
• Beer, wine, champagne cocktails & great food • Live Music • Happy Hour 3-6 M-F • Patio with beautiful views • Trivia night every Thurs. • Private room for banquets, birthdays, meetings & more • Tailored pricing to accommodate your event
Come by and check out all of our new amazing items!
Enjoy House Smoked BBQ and 14 Craft Beers on Tap
An American Gastropub from esteemed chef Brian Knadle Located at 608 Sutter Street in Historic Folsom Now Se Open Every Day! rvin Brunch g Happy Hour 3-6, Mon thru Fri SAT. & SU Nightly Specials N 9am-2pm
729 Sutter Street in Historic Folsom
718 Sutter St. Folsom • (916) 358-9447
705 Gold Lake Dr #390 Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 985-8979 www.nottooshabbyshop.com
916-294-7691
follow us on
(916) 790-8883
www.marlyandmoo.com
Bringing Nature’s Secrets to You Synergy Skincare
The Olive Oil Experience
Free Sampling Daily • California Extra Virgin Olive Oil • Aged & Fruit Flavored Balsamic • Tapenades, Spreads, Mustards & More! • Gift Sets & Baskets Available • Olive Oil Beauty Products
10% OFF
Bulk Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegars EXPIRES DECEMBER 30, 2017
www.weolive.com/folsom 713 Sutter Street • Folsom
916-933-1650 OPEN DAILY
Not Your Typical Wine Store...
From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll feel like you’ve traveled to the Old World wine cellar of your dreams.
915 Sutter Street, Suite 100 Folsom, CA 95630 916.357.5500 | UnWinedOnSutter.com
Party Supplies
Specialties • Enzyme/Peel Facials • Microdermabrasion • LED Therapy • Microcurrent/Infusion Treatments • Waxing, Threading, Henna Tattoo, Eyelash Extensions
for all life’s special events
GRAND OPENING! Sat, March 4 • 10AM - 6PM
Book Your Appointment Today! Go Online to website or Yelp.
20% off any service for first time clients only 929 Sutter Steet Folsom (inside The Beautiful Center) 408-431-8716 skincaresynergy.weebly.com
306 Riley Street 916.260.1025 facebook.com/occasionsfolsom occasionsfolsom@gmail.com
COMING SOON! Call Today to Schedule your Escape Room Fun! 916-837-3170 EscapeFolsom.com 727 Traders Lane, Folsom, CA 95630
JULY 2017 | 33
FLE July 2017.indd 33
6/26/17 2:05 PM
■ WINE COLUMN
Winery gives back This is quiet a unique partnership in establishing a winery, not only to produce great wine but also to give back to the community. The idea for Mount Saint Joseph Wines originated in January of 2015 during a party conversation between Peter Story and Matthew Spencer. The idea was simple — to beautify the Oblates’ property at Mount St. Joseph and provide income to the Oblates to support their seminary and youth service missions. That concept and that idea led to a “vineyard IF YOU WISH TO TASTE MOUNT team” of parishioners from SAINT JOSEPH WINES’ EXCEPTIONAL WINES AND MEET THEIR WINEMAKSaint Joseph Marello ER, UNWINED ON SUTTER STREET Catholic church in GranWILL BE HOSTING A TASTING OF ite Bay. By May, the team THEIR WINES 5:30 TO 8 P.M. JULY had transformed the idea 14 AT 915 SUTTER ST., FOLSOM into a business plan, the idea would soon become a reality. Mount Saint Joseph Wines was founded by Joseph Smock and Peter Story that summer and is dedicated to this mission: “Mount Saint Joseph Wines seeks to provide unique, extraordinary wines reminiscent of the legendary wines of Tuscany. We strive to make the fruit of the vine, the fruit of our passion - our wine - for the ultimate benefit and joy of: • their landlord, the Oblates of St. Joseph, on whose blessed property their vineyards will flourish • their customers who will come to appreciate our wines as the finest in the Sierra Foothills • their investors whose financial resources we will carefully steward In the spirit of St. Joseph Marello we will always seek to do the ordinary in an extraordinary way.” ✶
Tasting
BY ERIK LOIGOM
34 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 34
6/26/17 2:05 PM
Bio-Warfare Technology
A
Being Used to Eliminate Your Unwanted Fat?
ll signs are pointing to YES! Folsom based ShapeMasters founder Vince Rose, successfully developed and patented the technology to disrupt and disable communications between living microorganisms used in biological warfare applications over 20 years ago.
necessary to improve metabolism and optimize other vital body functions. This permanently reduces unwanted fat cells to their “normal” size without the use of shots, drops, pills, or even exercise. The result: ShapeMasters’ rapidly growing clientele are experiencing amazing results using this simpleto-apply technology and shedding their unwanted fat safely, quickly and permanently.
Today this same technology is now being used to RESTORE diminished cellular communications between excess fat cells full of toxins and heavy metals, enabling the body to produce healthy hormones and neurotransmitters
With offices opening across the country, come find out how you can benefit from this proven technology.
REAL Science. CLEAN Technology. PROVEN Results. 916.932.7077
Men typically lose 1 - 2 pounds a day Women typically lose 0.5 - 1 pound a day
101 Parkshore Dr. Folsom, CA 95630 www.shapemasters.us
Call or go online to Schedule a FREE Consultation Today
Nutrition
Clean Technolgy
Community of Support JULY 2017 | 35
FLE July 2017.indd 35
6/26/17 2:05 PM
■ THEATER
‘Our Town’
SUTTER STREET THEATRE SPOTLIGHTS AN AMERICAN CLASSIC BY GERRY CAMP | PHOTOS ARE COURTESY TO THE ENTERTAINER
‘Our Town’ PERFORMANCES: 8 P.M. FRIDAYS AND SATUR-
DAYS; 2 P.M. SUNDAYS THROUGH JULY 16
WHERE: SUTTER STREET THEATRE 717 SUTTER
ST, FOLSOM
TICKETS: $23 FOR GENERAL, $21 FOR
SENIORS, $18 FOR STUDENTS WITH ID, AND $15 FOR CHILDREN 12 YEARS AND YOUNGER.
PURCHASE TICKETS AND CONTACT:
916-353-1001, SUTTERSTREETTHEATRE.COM
Folsom’s treasure, Sutter Street Theatre, can seemingly do anything, from classic comedies, full-cast Broadway musicals, gross-out farces and delightful family stories. And sometimes — not often enough, in my humble opinion — they tackle one of the great plays. This they’ve done by bringing us Thornton Wilder’s masterpiece, “Our Town,” playing through July 16. Most know that the play depicts life in a small town, Grover’s Corners New Hampshire, in the early 1900s. It is presented on a bare stage — here all black — with few props, the actions being mimed by the cast. The play frequently reminds us that it is a play as the main character, known only as the stage manager, narrating the story,
36 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 36
6/26/17 2:05 PM
“
Good-bye, Good-bye world. Good-bye Grover’s Corners ... Mama and Papa. Good-bye to clocks ticking ... and Mama’s sunflowers; and food and coffee; and new-ironed dresses and hot baths ... and sleeping and waking up. Oh, Earth, you’re too wonderful for anybody to realize you.”
moving back and forward in the characters’ lives, speaks directly to the audience throughout. To pull this off, it demands actors who become the characters, making the audience believe in their lives as the stage manager tells their stories, showing life’s universal patterns, their daily lives, love and marriage and death. Director Allen Schmeltz has assembled a cast who draws us in completely. James Gilbreath is warm and compassionate, with frequent gentle humor, as the omniscient stage manager. The focus of the story is on George Gibbs (Daniel Putman), the son of the local doctor (Keith Casey) and his wife ( Jessica Plant), who falls in love with his next-door neighbor, Emily Webb (Lauren Tyner, who steals the show, positively glowing in the heart-breaking part. The two mothers selflessly, but unsentimentally manage their families. Doc Gibbs is overworked, but has a moving scene with George when he suggests that he be of more help to his mother. Rich Kirlin is perfect as Emily’s father, especially when he has an awkward talk to George on the morning of the wedding, suggesting afterward that there should be a custom where the father of the bride is never alone with the husband-to-be. His scene before the wedding, in which he gives Emily to George, wonderfully conveys a father’s love and feeling of loss. Maybe I’m being a spoiler when I reveal that the third act is about Emily’s death at 24 in childbirth. Joining the other recent dead in the cemetery, she decides, against their advice, to go back and re-live her 12th birthday. I defy anyone, whether you’ve seen the play before or not, to hold back tears as she learns that nobody realizes the beauty of life while they’re living it. She finally lets go, speaking the play’s most moving lines: “Good-bye, Goodbye world. Good-bye Grover’s Corners ... Mama and Papa. Good-bye to clocks ticking ... and Mama’s sunflowers; and food and coffee; and new-ironed dresses and hot baths ... and sleeping and waking up. Oh, Earth, you’re too wonderful for anybody to realize you.” Many reading this will have seen the play before. Never mind; if you love great theater you owe it to yourself to see this wonderful production of one of the American theater’s greatest works. ✶
JULY 2017 | 37
FLE July 2017.indd 37
6/26/17 2:05 PM
â– HOT PROPERTY
EDH HOME
RADIATES CONTEMPORARY STYLE BY ART GARCIA | PHOTOS ARE COURTESY TO THE ENTERTAINER
38 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 38
6/26/17 2:05 PM
Recently renovated, this two-story home on just over a half-acre in the Serrano Country Club gated community in El Dorado Hills will captivate you with its contemporary interior features that radiate both style and sophistication. Built in 1998 on a park-like setting with a welcoming front walk that leads to the entrance, this approximately 4,022-square-foot, four-bedroom, four-bath home also has a highly desired downstairs master suite. First noticed when entering are the new hardwood floors in the downstairs area. The formal dining room is to the left of the entrance foyer. To the right, through double doors, is a home office bathed in soft natural light through a wall of bay windows and a box-beam ceiling that gives the space a very comfortable feel. Located at 4081 Errante Drive in a quiet neighborhood with large trees, the home is priced at $1,278,000. “Its heart is the large and inviting great room that’s open to the kitchen and has soaring ceilings, a stone surround fireplace and custom, built-in shelving, making this an inviting and sophisticated space to host guests,” said Pat Seide, listing agent with Coldwell Banker Residential PRICE: $1,278,000 Brokerage in El WHERE:4081 ERRANTE DRIVE, EL DORADO Dorado Hills. HILLS The chef ’s kitchen CONTACT: PAT SEIDE AT 916-941-3006 OR features new quartz PATRICIA.SEIDE@CBNORCAL.COM. counter tops, many new stainless steel appliances and a generous center island with a new six-burner gas cook top, walk-in pantry, breakfast bar and sunny dining nook surrounded by windows that showcase the outdoors greenery. The elegant first level master suite invites a luxurious respite after a long day. It has a double-door entry, tray ceiling and views of the grounds through a row of custom windows. Enjoy a relaxing bath in the deep, jetted Roman tub in the master bath, which also has a large walk-in closet, dual vanities and furniture-grade cabinetry. On the upper level is a large and versatile bonus room for entertaining, plus three well-appointed guest rooms. The property has a three-car garage. There are two fireplaces, one in the great room with another on the backyard patio. “Enjoy the seasons and entertain friends and family in the lushly landscaped backyard surrounded by majestic mature trees that provide shade and color through the years,” Seide said. “Like a page out of Sunset magazine, the outdoor space features a covered patio, built-in barbecue station, wet bar and a magnificent fireplace that radiates warmth and beauty on cool nights,” she said. ✶
Hot Property
JULY 2017 | 39
FLE July 2017.indd 39
6/26/17 2:05 PM
â– AMADOR EVENTS
Amador County
FAIR
40 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 40
6/26/17 2:05 PM
THE OLD WEST COMES ALIVE BY KAREN SPENCER | PHOTOS SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER Summer is the time for lazy days, warm evenings, county fairs and carnivals. In rural communities throughout the nation, the Fair is the biggest event of the summer and it is no different for Amador County. Every summer at the end of July the small town of Plymouth comes alive with kids, livestock, carnival rides and contests for the Amador County Fair. This year the Fair is “Moovin’ and Groovin’” July 27-30. It’s apparent when you enter the gates of the fairgrounds that life in the fast lane must be left behind. Old west storefronts beckon you to shop, eat, or rest on the boardwalk with an ice cream cone. Shady trees and colorful flower-lined walkways invite a leisurely stroll through the displays of hand made quilts and jars of blue-ribbon preserves. The past continues to pull you through the intimate fairgrounds to visit the authentic Miwok Indian Village to try your hand at traditional crafts, and to the display of refurbished antique gas and steam engines chugging and churning along. Evenings bring concerts under the Sierra skies — and music wafts over the crowd from three stages. Discover country, rock, blues, or
Amador County Fair WHEN: JULY 27-30 WHERE: AMADOR COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS INFORMATION: 209-245-6921 OR
AMADORCOUNTYFAIR.COM
CONTINUED ON PAGE 42
JULY 2017 | 41
FLE July 2017.indd 41
6/26/17 2:05 PM
42 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 42
Latin to tap your toes to, or stop to enjoy the clowns and characters who stroll the grounds. Each evening Picnic Lawn will be filled for concerts by Cripple Creek Band on Thursday, The Spazmatics on Friday, Foreigner Unauthorized on Saturday and Clean Slate Band on Sunday. Kids will find plenty of activities and entertainment suited to youngsters. In fact they lead the way on opening day, with the annual Kids Parade, as they march down Main Street in Plymouth to the fairgrounds on Thursday where a free carnival ride awaits. Free and fun activities for children keep them happy for hours with old-fashioned contests, gold panning and a Kids area with puppet shows and a circus they can star in. The annual Wine Tasting, with more than 30 award-winning wineries, is a sell-out on Friday evening. Sample the best that Amador County has to offer so you can return to enjoy a leisurely trip to the wineries and a relaxed dinner in a fine restaurant. Microbrew tastings are another favorite during the Fair. On Sunday local restaurant chefs will compete in the Chef ’s Appetizer Challenge. Horsepower under the hood is featured in the arena on Friday with Hot Rod Truck and Tractor Pulls. The old west comes alive with CCPRA Professional Rodeo on Saturday pits cowboys against bulls and broncs, as well as the timed skill events of team roping, calf roping and steer wrestling. Even the vintage tractors fire up and parade through the fairgrounds each day. One of Amador County’s favorite events is the annual Destruction Derby. Folks buy their tickets and line up early for this mud-flinging, crash ‘em, smash ‘em event on Sunday evening. Local tradition includes a mud-bath for the Miss Amador County queen and her court. Come visit this unique and friendly Fairgrounds — home to the No. 1 small county fair and Amador County’s favorite events. ✶
6/26/17 2:05 PM
■ AMADOR WINE
1850 WINE CELLARS
A SUTTER CREEK SECRET BY MICHELE SMITH PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER Why the location, would be a first question visitors ask. Originally from the central coast, winemaker Mica Raas started his first year in 2007, and was originally working in Santa Cruz. The owner found Raas and found the talented winemaker based on Central Coast wines. He is an educated winemaker from Berkley focusing on a mix of all varietals from Northern California. With a geologist degree focusing on micro-climate, Mica Raas did a study on cost of fruit, and determined the return on investment best in foothills. He then built a 16,000-foot winery in Diamond Springs with the only goal of making wine. This winemaker has HOURS: 11 A.M.-5 P.M. a reputation of producing the best grapes WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY himself. While the tasting room is in SutWHERE: 3 RANDOLPH ST., SUTTER CREEK ter Creek — the Diamond Creek harvest INFORMATION: 1850WINECELLARS.COM location does not have the 1850 square foot facility, and there is clearly more a draw for visitors in the Sutter Creek urban location. What are the wine tasting highlights? The 1850 made estate grapes are representative of El Dorado Hills, Amador and local county fruit. Chardonnay is for example, is predominately in the central coast, yet is offered on location. The Amador Zinfandel from Shenandoah Valley, is a field variety and wonderful fruit-forward component for 1850 Wine Cellars. Coat to Cruise is a Blanc white and grapes are from Perry Creek. The winery uses ACACAIN barrels which are a porous, one-time use barrels without tannins or oak overtones. These barrels come with a cost at $800 apiece. The owner has 50 acres in El Dorado Hills focused on Rhone varietals and plan to do 14 Rhone varietals this upcoming harvest, one known as Rhone Wolf — with more to come. An event not to be missed is the upcoming Red White and Blues complete with live music, a red-and-white package, combined with significant wine package discounts. The winery is currently being trying to do the Randolph, consisting of a roasted pig, wine tasting, and the street of Sutter Creek will literally be a block party. The winery is owned by former restaurant owners and will be serving food pairings to accompany the great wines. ✶
1850 Wine Cellars
JULY 2017 | 43
FLE July 2017.indd 43
6/26/17 2:05 PM
■ AMADOR WINE
AVIO WINERY
A LITTLE OFF THE BEATEN PATH, BUT A RARE FIND IN AMADOR COUNTY BY MICHELE SMITH PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER Adam Stone, Assistant General Manager at Avio Vineyards shares some very interesting insights about this beautiful vineyard, that is a worthy stop when visiting Amador wine country. What can a wine taster expect when visiting this stunning vineyard? One of the winery tasting highlights is the Cab Franc without question. A Cab Franc is different in this area compared to what people already create in the region. Most wine tasters tend to gravitate to wines what they are knowledgeable about. For example, Cabernet Sauvignon versus Cab Franc. AVIO’s signature wine is maximus — a super Tuscan wine and southern California varietal that mix well. This wine speaks towards the future that is post-past. Visitors can also expect an abundance of Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio — one of the only estate wineries offering HOURS: 11 A.M. -5 P.M. THURSDAY-SUNDAY this varietal in Amador County. WHERE:14520 RIDGE ROAD IN SUTTER CREEK CONTACT: AVIOWINES.COM With our extreme drought in past years and excessive rains, visitors to the area can expect an early harvest. Be sure to keep an eye on the event calendar to attend any upcoming harvest events. Winemakers this year certainly need to be on their toes, with this early timing (i.e. picking grapes too early versus picking too late), according to Adam Stone. Avio Vineyards offers one of the most beautiful wedding spots in the Sierra foothills and a quiet spot as well. The location can accompany 150 guests for a wedding. The property is more than 70 acres with 30 acres planted. The winery was inspired to be built on 9-11 by owners Stefano and Lisa Watson, when they had a “what’s next” concept. Like most winemakers, Adam Stone loves great wine. This is one of the most exciting positions he has ever had, as not only being hands-on during harvest, but this is the only job in the business where Adam had the opportunity to ever to see the actual product produced. The winery is 100 percent estate grown, and boasts world-class views. Avio Vineyards also is launching a new wine club — stay tuned for this soon. Membership is limited. Avio Vineyards yields 1,400 cases per year. According to Matt Stone, assistant general manager, “inspired” is his description of Amador County. “Amador is one of the most intimate, peaceful, beautiful settings. After working in the wine industry for several years, I found the opportunity to learn from the history of long-term winemakers, versus my passion for the chance to raise the bar, and improve the bar. Avio Vineyards is truly about the wine and the wine tasting experience. I look forward to educating our patrons on our unique wines,” he said. ✶
Avio Vineyards
44 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 44
6/26/17 2:05 PM
Contact Membership Office for Details 916-354-3421 or Email bsaks@ranchomurietacc.com
GC-5149_1
GC-4961_1
Full Golf Memberships on Two Championship Courses
FLE July 2017.indd 45
JULY 2017 | 45
6/26/17 2:05 PM
happening around AMADOR
■ AMADOR
SEASONAL EVENTS:
Amador Farmers’ Market Now through September 9 a.m.-noon Sundays : Jackson Library/Ace Hardware, Hwy 49 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays: North Main Street Parking Lot, Sutter Creek 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays: Pine Grove Community Park, Highway 88, Pine Grove 4 -7 p.m. Thursdays (opens Aug. 4) McGee Park - Main Street, Plymouth AmadorFarmersMarket.com Music @ 73 Main 6-9 p.m. through September June 23: The Sky Kings in Concert June 30: Aaron Gayden Band in Concert at Bella Grace July 7: Four For the Road in Concert at Bella Grace Aug. 11: Juni Fisher Aug. 18: Wicked Sisters In Concert Aug: 25: Dave Stamey TGIF Summer Music Series 6 p.m. Friday evenings, now through August, except Friday during County Fair (the last Friday in July) July 7:City of Trees Brass Band, Detert Park July 14: Four for the Road, Volcano Amphitheatre July 21: Wicked Sisters, Pine Grove Park August 4: Church Street Sinners, Kennedy Mine Aug. 11: Debbie Wolfe & Halfmoon Highway, Mollie Joyce Park Aug. 18: Jeramy Norris & The Dangerous Mood, Terra d’Oro Winery AmadorArts 11-A Randolph Street (Monteverde Store Museum annex) Sutter Creek 209-267-9038, info@amadorarts. org AmadorArts.org Roaring Camp Saturday Night BBQ 4:30 p.m. Saturdays through September Roaring Camp Mining Co. 13010 Tabeaud Road, Pine Grove 209-296-4100 roaringcamp@volcano.net RoaringCampGold.com/ SaturdayNightCookout Facebook.com/RoaringCamp
46 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 46
Dancin’ in the Street Amador City 6-9 p.m. July 1, 8, 15, and 22 July1: Spoted Dog Band July 8: Norman & The Boyz July 15: Route 88 July 22: Full Circle Band amador-city.com National Hotel Concert Series 3-5 p.m. first Sunday of the month now through November July 2: Aaron Caplan and Peter Jansen, Boston Guitar Duo Aug. 6: Sandra Betti, flute with pianist by Diana Day Sept. 3: Motoshi Kosako, Jazz on the grand harp Oct. 1: Alex Degrassi, Windham hill guitar sensation Nov. 5: Corina Stoian, Violin National Hotel, 2 Water St., Jackson 415-297-3542, nationalhoteljackson.com Motorcar Rail Ride 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Second Saturdays through November Rail crossing at Highway 104, between Highway 88 and Ione. 925-980-7069 AmadorCentral.com/Events Helwig at Dusk 5-9 p.m. Fridays now through Sept. 29 July 7: Rhythm Vandals July 14: Wasted Space July 21: The Bongo Furies July 28: The Tony Quinn Band Aug. 4: Merry Mac Aug. 11: Category 4 Band Aug. 18: Dean Rogers Aug. 25: The NoBS Sept. 1: The Uncovered Band Sept. 8: Vino Banditos Sept. 15: Mama T and the Gents Sept. 22: Legal Addiction Sept. 29: The Car Tunes Band Helwig Vineyards & Winery, 11555 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth 209-245-5200 ,helwigwinery.com
JULY EVENTS:
‘Rogue Warrior: Robot Fighter’ July 1-9 Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main St., Sutter Creek 916-425-0077, SutterCreekTheatre.com Cannonball Run Car Show 7 a.m.-3 p.m. July 1 at the St. George. touramador.com/music-garden
209 296 4458 AmadorFarmersMarket.com 1st Saturday Amador Art Trek 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 1 AmadorArts.org/ArtTrek Music in the Garden 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. July 1 St. George Hotel 16104 Main St., Volcano 209-296-4458 stgeorgevolcano.com stgeorgevolcano@gmail.com Independence Day Fireworks 5-9:30 p.m. July 3 Jackson Jr. High School 747 Sutter St., Jackson JacksonLionsClub.org/3rdofJuly Picnic in the Park 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 4 The Fiddletown Community Center 14445 Fiddletown Road, Fiddletown 209-245-6042 fiddletownca.org fiddletown.info Groovin’ in the Grove 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 4, Pine Grove Park Highway 88, Pine Grove, Frannie Weinrob, franniecooks@ gmail.com Cru-Zin in the Vineyard Car Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 4 Terra d’Oro/Montevina Winery, 20680 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth 209-245-6942, montevina.com/ winery/events 2017 Vineyard of the Year Celebration Noon-4 p.m. July 8-9 Vino Noceto Winery, noceto.com Andis Wines, andiswines.com Scott Harvey Wines, scottharveywines.com Movie Night At the Castle 8-11 p.m. July 15 Preston Castle 900 Palm Drive (end of), Ione 209-256-3623 info@prestoncastle.com prestoncastle.com “la Notte Canta” featuring Pasquale Esposito 5:30 p.m. July 15
Hanford Courte 140 Hanford St., Sutter Creek hanfordcourtellc@gmail.com HanfordCourte.com/Events. ‘Double Wide, Texas’ 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays now through July 22 Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre, 1127 N. Main St., Jackson mstw.org Get Horizontal Weekend 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 15-16 Terre Rouge and Easton Wines, 10801 Dickson Road, Plymouth 209-245-4277 Concert with Tribe of the Red Horse 8 p.m. July 22 Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main St. Sutter Creek 916-425-0077, suttercreektheatre.com Amador County Fair July 27-30 Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood St., Plymouth 209-245-6921, amadorcountyfair. com Kirkwood Wildflower Festival Noon-5 p.m. July 29 Kirkwood Mountain Resort, 1550 Kirkwood Meadows Drive, Kirkwood 209-258-7260, kirkwood.com, thekca.org. Annual 49er Day Gold Panning Championship & Saturday Night BBQ 2:30 p.m.-10 p.m. July 29 Roaring Camp Mining Co., 13010 Tabeaud Road, Pine Grove 209-296-4100, RoaringCampGold.com/ SaturdayNightCookout Facebook.com/RoaringCamp
AUGUST EVENTS:
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 7 p.m. Aug. 4-5: “The Problem of Thor Bridge” and “murder in the Casbah” 7 p.m. Aug. 17-18: “A Scandal in Bohemia” and “The Adventure of the Tolling Bell” Broadcast live from Baker Street West on KVGC Radio in Jackson. Baker Street West, 204 Main St., Jackson 209-223-2215, BakerStreetWest. com
Caples Lake Fishing Derby First Saturday of each August Caples Lake, 1111 California 88, Kirkwood 209-258-8888, capleslakeresort. com/summer Supper Under the Stars 5:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 6 Sutter Creek 209-267-9249
T
P a
Friday Night Stroll Fridays Aug. 4-Sept. 29 Historic Main Street in Jackson The Crucible 8 p.m. Aug. 11-Sept. 9 The Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre, 1127 N. Main St., Jackson mstw.org209-223-9076 facebook.com/mstw.org Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival The second weekend in August Main Street Sutter Creek 209-405-1563 motherloderagtime@comcast.net Mother Lode Ragtime Society Facebook.com/ SutterCreekRagtimeFestival Farms of Amador Tour and Dinner Noon Aug. 12 209-267-5506, farmsofamador. com
A A o Th t i a w m S A g
R
O s C f c p R F
Top Cop Challenge 9 a.m. Aug. 19 True Sportsman Club 8250 True Sportsman Drive Ione 209-223-0000 Jug Band Festival 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 19 Sutter Creek Inn, 75 Main St., Sutter Creek 209-267-5606, JugFest.org Plasse’s Mountain BBQ and Live Charity Auction 11 a.m. Aug. 19 Plasse’s Resort, 30001 Plasse Road, Silver Lake 209-258-8814, plasses-resort. com/index.html
i r g
f
6/26/17 2:05 PM
sutter creek this summer
TENT CAMPING AT ROARING CAMP GOLD
HISTORIC TOWN IN THE AMADOR FOOTHILLS
Plan to visit Amador County this summer! Perfect camping at Roaring Camp Gold will make you return year after year. Avoid the crowds and head East to the Amador Foothills this summer for some old fashioned summer fun! Open Air Theatres, charming boutiques and wine tasting rooms along historic main street in Sutter Creek. Breathtaking lakes, rivers and creeks - Amador’s swimming spots will provide the most perfects places to make memories that will last a lifetime. Start in Sutter Creek and explore what Amador County has to offer in the golden foothills this summer!
by panning, sluicing, metal detecting, and dry washing. In the Mokelumne Canyon, the three forks of the Mokelumne River come together. It is a river unsurpassed in natural beauty. The water is so clear that one can watch the tadpoles and fish swim. There are water-
SIERRA MOUNTAIN OUTDOORS
Tucked away at the end of historic Main Street in Sutter Creek - this cavernous store sells a large range of outoor gear. You’ll be all set for outdoor summer fun with a stop at this store, from Northface clothing, hiking shoes and water shoes to Columbia shirts and sweaters - all the brands are here in the most charming store and town you might ever visit! Open daily 10am - 6pm Call: (209) 267-5507
ROARING CAMP GOLD
One of Amador County’s best kept secrets is the family-owned Roaring Camp! Something special in the way of family recreation. An old goldmining camp on the Mokelumne River. In the past, it was accessibly only by horseback. Roaring Camp was once a camp for Forty Niners, but since it was so
inaccessible, most of the gold still remains. Visitors can see our operating gold mine and can mine their own gold
falls and natural rock formations forty feet high. There is also a quiet, secluded “swimming hole” with rocks of varying sizes, ideal for diving by those who dare! Dogs are welcome at Roaring Camp! The fishing is excellent! The entire camping resort creates the most delightful summer magic that you could imagine. Located along the Mokelumne River in Pine Grove, this unique resort is a favorite amongst locals, and out of town guests who’ve been coming for years! Call to make reservations. Open from May to September with tent and cabin options, BBQ meals, tours and swimming! Call: 209 296-4100 www.facebook.com/roaringcampgold Email: info@roaringcampgold.com www.roaringcampgold.com
for concerts, events & business listings: www.suttercreek.org
FLE July 2017.indd 47
CHOC-O-LATTE COFFEE SHOP Don’t pass through Sutter Creek without finding your favorite pastry at Sutter Creek’s most loved coffee shop. The charming Baristas will set you up for a fun filled weekend with espresso, drinks, pastries and chocolate treats to go! Open daily from 7am - 4pm Call: (209) 267-4411
www.facebook.com/chocolattesuttercreek
free tote bag Stop in at Sutter Creek’s Visitor Center, mention this page to collect your free tote bag! 71a Main Street, Sutter Creek
More events & info at: facebook.com/visitsuttercreek instagram #visitsuttercreek
JULY 2017 | 47
6/26/17 2:05 PM
GC-4584_1
48 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 48
6/26/17 2:05 PM
■ REAL ESTATE
BOOK A STAY-CATION IN FOLSOM
BY PAT QUAN
It’s time to relax. July is the most popular month for vacations. So where do you like to go? Hawaii? D.C.? Santa Cruz? lake Tahoe? wherever family is? folsom? Yes, folsom! folsom makes a great place to do a “stay-cation.” one reader suggested that I write about a stay-cation trip in Folsom. So pack up the bicycle and let’s go. Day 1: Get up early and go for a morning kayak ride. The water is so flat and peaceful; it’s one of my favorite places to relax. After a nice paddle, grab a tasty lunch from Jack’s Urban Eats before strolling around Dimple Records to treasure hunt through the new and used music, videos or books from their extensive selection. Put on those Beats headphones and take the kids to Livermore Park to burn off some energy in the mini water park or playing sand volleyball. After a brief rest, get ready for a dinner and a show. The Palladio has a wonderful movie theater with unbelievably comfortable seats. for me, I almost don’t even care what movie is playing because two hours in those amazing seats is worth the price of admission alone. After dinner at Chicago Fire and dessert at Pinkberry, you’ll be relaxed in that movie theater in no time. Then head back to the Hampton Inn. Day 2: Sleep in and go out for breakfast. Try out the waffle Experience and their locally sourced natural and organic ingredients. Then, it’s time to shop till you drop. Start out in Historic folsom and visit their unique shops to find just the right item while munching on chocolate from Snooks Chocolate Factory. Stop by Art of Cigars and learn how to roll a perfect cigar. Let your Picasso out at The Painted Cork and enjoy a glass of wine while you create that perfect masterpiece. Need to express your athletic side? The folsom Aquatic Center at Lembi Park has it all — diving boards, lap lanes and a wonderful play area sure to entertain. By now, you’re probably pretty worn out — so take a break and try your favorite style of restaurant. Whether it’s Japanese, a steakhouse, Thai,
Italian — folsom has it. Just be sure you have time to catch the free summer concert series show. If you’re lucky, the performer Swift Country will be doing their tribute to Taylor Swift. End the night sipping some of the 22 beers on tap at the Folsom Tap House. Day 3: reserved for the most fun of all. A bike ride at the lake or on the miles of folsom trails? A golf outing? A morning run? well maybe, but after a quick lunch at fishology, then it’s time to go look at open houses. Now that is fun. Real estate is the favorite pastime for wild, fun-loving and top-producing Realtors like me. But you better look fast. The homes do not last long on the market. In folsom, at the time of this writing, 133 homes are on the market for sale. The average home is $659,000. But 160 homes are pending. Again, more homes are pending than are for sale. Note that the average home that is pending is much less at $560,000. In Folsom, 362 homes have sold in 2017. That average sold price is just over $503,000 and sold in an average of 21 days at $256 per square foot. So it looks like the higher priced homes on the market are not selling as quickly and cause the average price for a home for sale to rise. Is that true? well there are 21 homes for sale that are over $900,000, only nine are pending and just 11 have sold in this price range in 2017. The sold homes take an average of 51 days to sell and the active homes have been on the market for even longer. So these homes do not sell nearly as fast as the lower priced homes and there is much more inventory available as compared to number pending or sold. I talk with sellers and buyers about these topics, and more, all the time. With proper planning and a good Realtor (luckily, I know a really good one), you can smoothly get to your next stage in life. To contact Pat Quan, call 916-812-4341, email pquan@cbnorcal.com or go to PatQuan.com. BRE #01918240. JULY 2017 | 49
FLE July 2017.indd 49
6/26/17 2:06 PM
â– IN THE KITCHEN
IN THE KITCHEN RECIPES AND PHOTOS BY NOELLE KONRAD
COOKING WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES
50 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 50
6/26/17 2:06 PM
VEGAN CORN CHOWDER
While soup is often referred to as a meal that assists in warming the body when chilly, soup is not just for the colder seasons of fall and winter. In fact some of the best veggies can only be found ripe during the hot days of summer. Veggies such as corn, zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, carrots, and potatoes are at their peak of perfection when it is hottest outside. Nothing says summer soup to me like a warm, tasty bowl of corn chowder. Probably wouldn’t be so bad cold either. Utilize the summer veggies and make a feast for the eyes and your tummy. 2 cans of GMO-free organic sweet corn 1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon coconut oil, divided Pink Himalayan salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 4 cups of whole fat coconut milk 2 cups vegetable broth 1 yellow onion diced 1 red bell pepper diced 1 green bell pepper diced 1 zucchini diced 1 jalapeño diced with seeds removed 1 yellow squash diced
2 large rainbow carrots of any given color finely chopped 2 cups cut russet potatoes cut into large chunks 1 pinch of thyme and chipotle for flavor
Preheat oven to 425 F. Drain corn from cans and rinse. Line a baking sheet with tin foil. Pat dry kernels with a paper towel and arrange on a baking sheet. Coat kernels with 1 teaspoon coconut oil and salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes or until lightly caramelized. In a large stock pot combine the coconut milk and 1 cup vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes. In a skillet, melt the remaining coconut oil and add onions, zucchini, squash and peppers over high-heat. Sautee until soft (only a few minutes.) Add the cut potatoes and carrots and cook for a 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, thyme and chipotle. Add sautéed veggies to the milk and broth mixture. Add remaining cup of vegetable broth and let simmer until the potatoes are soft with a fork. Serve into bowls with a side of toast and enjoy! CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
JULY 2017 | 51
FLE July 2017.indd 51
6/26/17 2:06 PM
VEGGIE SPRING ROLLS Sometimes raw is the best way to eat what nature has so graciously provided; Plain and simple. Enjoy a taste of Thai with these at home spring rolls and spicy dipping sauce. Who said eating vegetables was hard? Serves 4-6 Ingredients for the filling: ½ cucumber 1 red bell pepper 1 small head of butter lettuce 1 medium carrot ½ zucchini 1 avocado 1 bunch of basil 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds
8 rice paper sheets For the dipping sauce: ¼ cup coconut aminos 1 tablespoon sri racha, add more for more spice 1 tablespoon sesame oil Soak the rice paper sheets in warm water for approximately 30 seconds or until soft. It is important to do only one sheet at a time. Lay the sheet out on a clean surface and arrange a small amount of each ingredient in the center. Arrange the veggies in whatever order or combination desired. Fold the sides over the and gently roll like a burrito. Serve with the dipping sauce. enjoy! *All vegetables should be thinly sliced
52 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 52
6/26/17 2:06 PM
SUMMER VEGGIE QUICHE Now this is a dish that feels just like summer to me. Brunch is best when it is held outside with family and friends surrounded with wonderful things to eat. Quiche is always on my list of must-haves for a brunch. The possibilities are endless … but this one is my favorite. For the crust: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour gluten free ½ teaspoon pink salt ½ teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup unsalted butter 6 tablespoon ice water For the Filling: 1 yellow onion
1 teaspoon dried basil and oregano Pink salt and cracked pepper to taste 2 cups of sliced zucchini 1 head of broccoli chopped 6 eggs ½ cup of unsweetened almond milk ½ pound of bacon chopped Topped with ½ cup cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 400 F. In a mixer combine flour, salt, oregano, basil, 1/2 pepper until well incorporated. Add the cubes of chilled butter until dough is broken into small clumps. Add ice water until dough sticks together and knead only a little. Chill dough for 30 minutes. On the stove, sauté chopped bacon pieces until
almost crispy. Use the bacon grease to then sauté the chopped onion for 4 minutes. Add seasonings, zucchini, and broccoli. Cook until tender. Pull pastry out of the fridge and press into a greased quiche dish. Whisk together eggs and milk in a separate bowl and set aside. Scoop veggies onto the pastry dish and add spinach. Pour eggs and milk over it all and gently move the mixture until every corner is filled. Bake on the lowest rack for 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean from the center. Too keep pastry edges from burning cover with tinfoil for the last 15 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Serve and enjoy!
JULY 2017 | 53
FLE July 2017.indd 53
6/26/17 2:06 PM
■ ENTERTAINMENT
LIVE music and entertainment shows JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO RESORT
12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. Tickets available at jacksoncasino.com. 5:30 p.m. July 22
9-11 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 9
Lone Wolf Music on the Terrace
Featuring: Route 88, Kool Shifters and After Dark. Call 209-223-WOLF for reservations 7 p.m. July 12
El Festival Flamenco - A Night in Spain Gala
All proceeds benefit Amador College Connect 8 p.m. July 27
An Unforgettable Evening with America
An Evening With The Band Perry Country music
Classic-rock band
8 p.m. Aug. 5
Global Knock-Out 10 Mixed Martial Arts Event
America
GOLDEN 1 CENTER
500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento Information and ticket sales: 916-928-0000, golden1center.com July 13
Earth Wind & Fire and Chic ft. Nile Rodgers 2054 The Tour
Avenged Sevenfold The Stage World Tour
Bruno Mars
The 24K Magic World Tour
Aug. 1
Ed Sheeran with James Blunt
July 22
Lionel Richie and very special guest Mariah Carey Sublime with Rome
THUNDER VALLEY CASINO RESORT
July 23
1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln. Information and ticket sales: 916-408-7777, thundervalleyresort.com.
Daryl Hall and John Oates and Tears for Fears
Two amazing Mexican singers
Singer-comedian-impressionist and ventriloquist
The Search For Everything World Tour
July 15
Aug. 5
Terry Fator
Jo Koy with the Jabbawockeez
Bustin’ out the comedy and the dance moves!
Soul Fest ‘17
The O’Jays, Morris Day & The Time, SOS Band, GQ
Aug. 2
Neil Diamond Aug. 13
Kendrick Lamar
The DAMN. Tour – with YG and D.R.A.M.
Aug. 4
Paquita La Del Barrio and Diego Verdaguer
Divide Tour
50th anniversary Tour
July 27
July 8
Soul2Soul The World Tour July 31
July 18
All the Hits Tour
July 28
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
John Mayer
Aug. 15
Lady Gaga
Joanne World Tour
POWERHOUSE PUB
614-D, Sutter St., Folsom. Tickets available at: powerhousepub.com
Aug. 11
July 1
July 13
July 21
A special night with the “Heart of rock ‘N Roll”
July 6
July 14
July 22
Sublime with Rome along with Magic!
Aug. 12
July 7
July 15
July 27
July 29
Aug. 25
July 8
July 20
July 22
Tesla
With The Greg Golden Band July 28
Southern California vibes
Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang Blues
Huey Lewis & The News with Greg Kihn
Gabriel Iglesias
laughs of the fluffiest kind
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo And Toto
Roadside Flare Ashley Barron The Mach 5 Brickhouse Rocks
TBA
Cheeseballs Thunder Cover
Cherry Bomb Spazmatics TBA
Straight Shooter
Multi-Grammy, award-winning groups
54 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 54
6/26/17 2:06 PM
LIVE
■ ENTERTAINMENT
theater performances
Left of Centre
RED HAWK CASINO 10 p.m. July 1
9:30 p.m. July 14
1 p.m. July 23
Classic rock, top 40
‘80s hits
Classic and new country rock
Rock Monsterz 1 p.m. July 2
Buck Ford Country
9:30 p.m. July 7
Bobby Zoppi & the Corduroys Country
10 p.m. July 8
Thunder Cover
80’z All Starz 10 p.m. July 15
Apple Z
Top 40 pop 1 p.m. July 16
Locked N Loaded
Kenny Frye
9:30 p.m. July 28
Night Fever
R&B top 40 dance hits
Country
10 p.m. July 29
9:30 p.m. July 21
R&B top 40 Latin
Big Bad Boogie Rock
Tortilla Soup
‘70s and ‘80s hits
1 p.m. July 30
1 p.m. July 9
10 p.m. July 22
Country
Country
‘70s and ‘80s dance hits
Dance and today’s hits
Random Strangers
Superbad
Our Town
1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. Tickets available at redhawkcasino.com.
Left of Centre
SUTTER STREET THEATRE
717 Sutter St., Folsom. Tickets and information: 916-353-1001, sutterstreettheatre.com OLD TYME RADIO SHOW
Folsom Old Tyme Radio Show 4 p.m. second Saturday of the month Tickets: $10.
OFF BROADWAY SERIES
Our Town
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays through July 16 Described by edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” the story follows the small town of grover’s Corners through three acts: “Daily life,” “love and marriage,” and “Death and eternity.”
Harvey
EL DORADO MUSICAL THEATER Tickets and information: 916-941-7464, edmt.info
Willy Wonka
7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through July 16; 7 p.m. July 12 and 13 roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to chocolate-covered life.
Les Misérables
7 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 7 p.m. Thursdays July 21-30 An epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit.
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays July 22-Aug. 13 Harvey, a Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase, is the story of a perfect gentleman, Elwood P. Dowd, and his best friend, Harvey — a pooka, who is a 6-foot tall, invisible rabbit. FAMILY SERIES
Jack and the Beanstalk
1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through July 9 Jack is a young, poor boy living with his widowed mother and a dairy cow. Jack exchanges the cow for magic beans which sprout a gigantic beanstalk. Jack climbs it to a land high in the sky. He finds an enormous castle the castle’s owner, a giant.
Madagascar
OLDE COLOMA THEATRE
380 Monument Road, Coloma. Tickets and information: 530-626-5282, oldecolomatheatre.org
“All The World’s A Stage” or “Hey? Where’s My Script!?” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays June 23-July 30 Written By: Melynda Tipton Directed By: Lauren Williams
1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays July 22 – July 30 Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto the stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime.
Jungle Book
1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Aug. 5-20 Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. JULY 2017 | 55
FLE July 2017.indd 55
6/26/17 2:06 PM
■ ENTERTAINMENT
UPCOMING
LIVE theater&music performances
B STREET THEATRE
2711 B Street, Sacramento. Tickets and information: 916-443-5300, bstreettheatre.org
Hand to God
2 p.m. Sundays; 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 5 and 9 p.m. Saturdays through July 23; “A wickedly funny production” by Robert Askins.
An Act of God
7 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 p.m. Sundays through July 29 “An uproarious comedy”
Robert Cray Band
HARRIS CENTER EVENTS CALENDAR CAPITAL STAGE
2215 J St., Sacramento. Tickets and information:916-995-5464 or capstage.org.
Bad Jews
7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays through July 23 Lucille Lortel and Outer Critics Circle Awards nominee. Directed by Amy Resnick
10 College Parkway, Folsom. Tickets and information: 916- 608-6888,harriscenter.net. El Dorado Musical Theatre Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka
7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through July 16; 7 p.m. July 12 and 13 World-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to chocolate-covered life. Mysterious candy manufacturer Willy wonka stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars.
El Dorado Musical Theatre Les Misérables
7 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 7 p.m. Thursday July 21-30 An epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. Les Misérables School Edition features one of the most memorable scores of all time and some of the most memorable characters to ever grace the stage.
SBL Entertainment Robert Cray Band
7:30 p.m. July 25 Robert Cray has created a sound that rises from American roots and arrives today both fresh and familiar. In just over 40 years, Cray and his band have recorded 20 studio releases, 15 of which have been on the Billboard charts, and played bars, concert halls, festivals and arenas around the world.
SBL Entertainment An Evening With JD Souther
7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 Grammy-nominated JD Souther has penned countless hits for the Eagles, Linda
Ronstadt, Roy Orbison, James Taylor, Don Henley, George Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Brooks and Dunn and found success as a solo artist.
Spiritual Center For Positive Living: Living Courageously with Gary Zukav
7 pm. Aug. 12 For Americans, and as an entire species, this is a powerful era of expanded consciousness and our responsibilities in it are becoming unmistakable. We are beginning to recognize and understand the extent to which fear controls us, and are increasingly aware that cultivating love in ourselves is the only way that we can change the world.
Carrera Productions Gin Blossoms
8 p.m. Aug. 19 For more than two decades, Gin Blossoms have defined the sound of jangle pop. From their late 80s start as Arizona’s top indie rock outfit, the Tempe-based combo has drawn critical applause and massive popular success for their trademark brand of chiming guitars, introspective lyricism, and irresistible melodies. Gin Blossoms soon unfurled a chain of crossover favorites spanning five different formats, from “Hey Jealousy” and “Until I fall Away” to “follow You Down” and the grammy-nominated “As Long As It Matters,” earning the band sales in excess of 10 million in the U.S. alone.
Side Street Strutters
2 p.m. Aug. 27 The Strutters will share their latest musical
project “Vinyl Jazz, A Century Celebration.” This year, the world embraced the 100th anniversary of recorded jazz. The Strutters with Meloney Collins invite audiences to enjoy a potpourri of jazz, pop and R & B melodies which have shaped our musical landscape. Songs that inspired, lyrics that reflected a particular time in our country’s history, and melodies that played a significant role toward the development and enjoyment of American popular music.
SBL Entertainment George Winston
7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 In addition to working on stride piano, Winston also has his own style of melodic instrumental music on solo piano, called folk piano.
SBL Entertainment Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra
7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 Ottmar Liebert’s incredible global success on a musical level often seems like a simple outgrowth of his cultural background and powerful wanderlust in his formative years. Born in Cologne, Germany, to a Chinese-German father and a Hungarian mother, he began playing guitar at 11, and traveled extensively through Europe and Asia intent on fully absorbing each musical tradition he encountered. After pursuing his rock ‘n’ roll dreams first in his native germany and then in Boston, he abandoned the frustrations of the East Coast and settled in Santa Fe, N.M.
56 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 56
6/26/17 2:06 PM
calendar of events
Submit events to: calendar@goldcountrymedia.com.
Monday, July 3
FIREWORKS & FREEDOM CONCERT will be 7-11 p.m. at 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills. Ring in Independence Day with exciting entertainment for all ages. Info: 916-933-3013. “IT’S STorY TIme: THe DIgITAl ImAgeS of VINCENT DILEO AND PAINTINGS OF SUSAN SILVESTER” open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through July 5 at 48 Natoma Street in Folsom. Free. Exhibit Info: (916) 355-7285, folsom.ca.us
Friday, July 7
DATE NIGHT LATE NIGHT take your sweetie to the Folsom Historic area for art, live music, refreshments and specials. 5-9 p.m. th first friday of each month on Sutter Street and the entire Historic District. This event is free. Park at 905 Leidesdorff St. in Folsom. MOSAIC ART CLASSES from noon-3 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month through August 18 at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 1001 Olson Lane in El Dorado Hills. Cost: $15 supply fee collected for each project. Class open for beginners to advanced for one or all classes. Info: sslcedh.org.
Saturday, July 8
Peach Festival See July 15 listing.
SUMMER IN THE COURTYARD CONCERT SERIES features classical guitar by Phillip Reddin 2-5 p.m. at 312 Main St., Placerville. Sponsored by the El Dorado Community Foundation. Info: placervilledowntown.org/events-community.
WINE AND STARGAZING will be the third Saturday of the month through September at 4-8 p.m. at Mount Aukum Winery, 6781 Tower Road, Somerset. Catch the sunset at the top of the mountain and enjoy a glass of wine and live music. Info: 530-620-1675.
Friday, July 14
Friday, July 21
ALPACA OWNERS ASSOCIATE FLEECE CONFERENCE from July 14-16 at the Marriott in rancho Cordova. Info: fleececonference.com.
Saturday, July 15
PEACH FESTIVAL will be 8 a.m. -2 p.m. at 915 Sutter St., Folsom. Free entry and fun for the whole family with games, contests and a silent auction. ilovemyfarmersmarket.com. BLIND BARREL is a celebration of the repeal of prohibition with El Dorado County wines. Event features food trucks, live swing band and fine wine and attendees can dress in 1920s-style garb. 6-9 p.m. at Lava Cap Winery, 2221 Fruitridge Road, Placerville. For information, call 800-3063956.
SACPARENT EDFAIR from 4-8 p.m. at Palladio in Folsom. Come enjoy familyfriendly entertainment, children’s activities, demonstrations and treats available from Pinkberry and Jakes Desserts. Info: sacramentoparent.com/ed-fair.html.
Saturday, July 22
SUMMER IN THE COURTYARD CONCERT SERIES features Americana music by New Sons of the Desert 2-5 p.m. at 312 Main St., Placerville. Sponsored by the El Dorado Community Foundation. Info: placerville-downtown.org/ events-community.
Friday, Aug. 4
TAP FOLOSM will feature 40-plus beers on tap, food trucks and live music. Early entry at 5 p.m., general admission is 6-9 p.m. Aug. 4. Tickets are $10 to $65. Info: tapfolsom.com.
Saturday, Aug. 5
SUMMER IN THE COURTYARD CONCERT SERIES features Americana and bluegrass music by Alan Fuller and Keith Little 2-5 p.m. at 312 Main St., Placerville. Sponsored by the El Dorado Community Foundation. Info: placervilledowntown.org/events-community.
Saturday, Aug. 12
20 MILE TASTE is a fundriaser showcasing local produce prepared by local chefs and paired with locally produced beverages. 6-9 p.m. at The Davies Family Inn at Shadowridge Ranch, 3700 Fort Jim Road, Placerville. Tickets are $35 each until July 31, then $45 until Aug.11, and $50 at the door and can be purchased at agintheclass-edc.org.
CONTINUED NEXT PAGE
JULY 2017 | 57
FLE July 2017.indd 57
6/26/17 2:06 PM
calendar of events
s
Submit events to: calendar@goldcountrymedia.com.
Outdoor Summer Concert Schedule HISTORIC FOLSOM AMPHITHEATER For infomation, visit historicfolsom.com.
July 6: Latin Touch (merengue and top 40) July 13: Rhythm Vandals (Viva Santana Show) July 20: Taylor Chicks (country rock) July 27: Jax Hammer (mainstream rock and bues)
FOLSOM CONCERTS IN THE PARK, LIONS PARK For information, visit folsom.ca.us. July 3: No concert due to Folsom Pro Rodeo July 10: Island of Black & White July 17: Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame July 24: Walking Spanish July 31: Todd morgan and the emblems
PALLADIO SUMMER CONCERT SERIES For information, visit gopalladio.com. July 5: Gwen In Doubt July 12: Hip Service July 19: POP ROCKS July 26: Swift Country Aug. 2: Pop Fiction Aug. 9: Superlicious Aug. 16: The Spazmatics Aug. 23: Thunder Cover Aug. 30: Cheeseballs
EL DORADO HILLS TOWN CENTER LIVE ON THE BOULEVARD
For information, visit eldoradohillstowncenter.com July 6: Super Huey July 13: Coffey Anderon July 20: Bella Donna July 27: Zepplin Live Aug. 3: Mania Aug. 10: Kenny Metcalf Aug. 17: Island of Black and White Aug. 24: Life in the Fastlane Aug. 31: Skynnyn Lynnyrd Sept. 7: Folsom Lake Symphony
Tap Folsom See Aug. 4 listing.
Saturday, Aug. 12
MEET THE TROJANS will host Oak Ridge Trojan football team as they prepare to kick off the 2017 season. Players will be introduced and cheer and dance teams will perform. Walk the Oak Ridge Hall of Fame while players sign autographs. Event concludes with a hot dog-eating contest between players and coaches. 4-6 p.m. at 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills. Info: 916-933-3013.
E
Thursday, Aug. 17
TRI COUNTIES JOB FAIR will be 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at Rolling Hills Christian Church, 800 White Rock Road, El Dorado Hills. Info and registration: 530-4015921.
Friday, Aug. 18
JOHNNY CASH – AMERICAN LEGEND benefit concert for City of folsom’s Johnny Cash Art Trail will be at 7 p.m. at Folsom Amphitheater, 921 Sutter St., Folsom. Tickets available through Eventbrite.com.
Saturday, Aug. 19
SUMMER IN THE COURTYARD CONCERT SERIES features bluegrass music by The Keith Little Trio 2-5 p.m. at 312 Main St., Placerville. Sponsored by the El Dorado Community Foundation. Info: placerville-downtown.org/events-community.
Sundays
FARMERS’ MARKET is 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Sunday through Oct.29 at El Dorado Hills Town Center, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills.
58 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 58
6/26/17 2:06 PM
summer is here
E v e ry t h i n g yo u n e e d
BO
CAMP
for the outdoors!
PAD
AR
D
UT
E, H LA KE TAHO
DL
E
AT
SK
I
SK
DISC
BIKE
FISH
CLIM
B
E
KE
GO
HI
LF
n e w f o l s om l o c at i o n !
SO
850 East bidwell #120 | folsom in Now m
o Fols T
(in Trader Joe’s shopping center) Open 7 days | mon-Thurs 9-7 | Fri-Sat 9-8 | Sun 9-5
916-936-4730 a
h
o
e
s
p
o
r
CA
.
Original tahoe location
4000 Lake tahoe Blvd. #7 | S. Lake Tahoe (in Raley’s shopping center) Open 7 days 9-7
530-542-4000 t
s
l
t
d
.
c
o
m JULY 2017 | 59
FLE July 2017.indd 59
6/26/17 2:06 PM
Annual
craft brew fest in Historic Folsom
fri. aug. 4 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT TAPFOLSOM.COM
FOOD TRUCKS UNLIMITED TASTINGS
LIVE MUSIC 40 BREWERIES
Stay for fun on Sutter Street! u
u
K E E G R BEE TICKETS
u
Early Entry Tastings of Limited Edition Brews Limited Quantity
60 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
FLE July 2017.indd 60
6/26/17 2:06 PM