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â– Cover story

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Family business is a Delicious success

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Written By Rachel Zirin | Photos by Bill Sullivan

n 1982, Renee Snook went to the store to exchange some moldy bread at the Arden Fair Mall. Jim Snook was at his parents’ candy store stretching out the peanut brittle. Both their eyes locked.

“He had his name tag on his shirt, so I said, ‘Hi Jim, it looks hot back there.’ I didn’t even know what I was doing, but my feet weren’t moving,” Renee said. “He asked what my name was, so I told him. Then I got my bread and left.”

Every Saturday after that, Renee would go shopping and saw Jim working at the candy store. One time, he decided to get her number.

“He yelled my name and came running after me,” she said. “I said, ‘Yes, Jim, what can I do for you?’ That’s how it all began.”

Snooks Candies and Chocolate Factory was established in 1963 as Country Candies by John and Jeannine Snook. After years of success, the couple moved to Tahoe City and opened up Snooks Candies, but after 17 years, they retired and sold the business.

In 1985, Jim, son of John and Jeannine, and his wife Renee opened up shop in Historic Folsom, in the lower level of the Hacienda building. In 1999, Jim and Renee bought the business from Jim’s parents and things took off.

Jim brought the convection and creative side to candy making, and Renee brought a woman’s touch to packaging. From pink donut boxes to printed ribbons, Renee upgraded the look to compliment the quality of the chocolate.

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“People would come in and want to give our products as a gift, but we didn’t have anything, but pink donut boxes,” Renee said. “I gave it a personalized touch. I really wanted to honor the quality of the chocolates themselves.”

In 2002, Snooks moved to its current corner location, at 731 Sutter St., and that was when they were able to design it the way they always imagined.

“It’s rare to see chocolatiers working with their chocolates right there in front of you,” Renee said. “And then to have the confectionery side making brittles, hard candies and caramel corns, it’s also rare. To see all

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To see all that in action, to get the smells and be in a family atmosphere, that experience doesn’t cost a thing. We really wanted to share that with the public.”

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that in action, to get the smells and be in a family atmosphere, that experience doesn’t cost a thing. We really wanted to share that with the public.”

As companies grow and cut corners on ingredients, Snooks did the opposite.

“Companies think about how the make their product have a longer shelf-life, but for us, we always ask what we can do to keep things at the highest quality we can do,” Jim said. “We also built a wine cooler/chocolate chiller. It’s a chocolate room, which is where we store all of our products. Wine and chocolate are held at the same temperature – 59 degrees. You don’t want it too cold because when you pull it out, it can condensate, and you obviously don’t want it too warm.”

Renee said that if anyone were to go to the Snooks’ home and look for chocolate, they’ll find it in their wine cooler.

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When asked what their favorite thing about their business is, they both said working together as a family.

“I worked with my father for many years, and now my kids are working with Renee and me,” Jim said. “People always say they would never work with their husband or wife, but for us it works, even though it doesn’t allow a lot of family time outside of work.”

Renee said everyone supported and respects each other, and they are a huge family.

“There is us, the Snooks, and then there are people who grew up with Snooks Candies. When they come in and share it with their families when they are grown with children, to me, there is no better gift,” Renee said. “It’s all about family and community.”

Three generations of Snooks have worked in the shop. While John is retired, many still see him walking down Sutter Street and hanging out in the store. Jim and Renee’s three sons work at the shop, along with their roommates and cousin.

During Valentine’s Day, Snooks will have their special hearts selection that includes many options for everyone. Lovers can come grab the largest heart of chocolates, fathers can come grab a cute one for their daughters, and co-workers can pick up a little something that is on the friendly side. ✶

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From diamonds to estate jewels, Adrian Blanco Jewelry has much to offer but when it comes to service and personality.

Opened in February last year, Owner Adrian Blanco brings more to the table than just a sale. On top of many services that are hard to come by, he brings his genuine self that has impressed clients to become as loyal as they come.

When Blanco was a senior in high school, he was injured while wrestling and needed to find a job.

“I didn’t really like the idea of flipping burgers. All of my friends were working for a pizza place, but I wanted to do something different,” he said. “When I was in high school, I was the president of the Future Business Leaders of American group, and I liked the idea of wearing the suit.

The school had a broadcast that a local jeweler was hiring, so I showed up in a suit ­— I was the only one to suit-up ­— and I got the job on the spot. Turned out they were only looking for a clean up boy. The rest is history.”

After high school, Blanco worked his way up learning skills such as appraisals, bench work and designing.

He attended the Gemological Institute of America when he realized he really enjoyed what he was doing.

“I thought going to the school was important because I didn’t go to college, so I needed something that would make me look more legit,” he laughed. “It’s been a great journey. I think what attracted me most to the industry was the relationships you build. I focus more on the people and connecting with folks, as opposed to the sale.”

Walking into Blanco’s shop, you don’t get bombarded by salesman flashing the biggest diamonds, rather, you get greeted warmly, and the staff makes the whole experience about what you need.

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“I want people to come to my store and feel like they are coming to my house. I hope when people come in here, they come away from it with a personalized experience, and jewelry just happens to be a part of it,” he said “The relationships I build are what keep me going, and I think that is what has been part of my success in the last year since we opened.”

Along with the traditional engagement diamonds and wedding bands, Blanco also has an estate jewelry section, as well as Native American jewelry and Mexican arts and crafts.

“Adrian Blanco Jewelry is a fine jewelry store; we are custom jewelers,” Blanco said. “We specialize in repairs, restorations, but we also have the unique twist with the Native American jewelry and Mexican arts and crafts.

It’s not your typical style of jewelry store because you typically don’t see that, but for me, it’s normal because I grew up with it.”

The Davis native said he opened his store in Folsom as his wife’s family is local, and Folsom reminds him of his hometown.

“We always knew we would come back here. We like the tight-knit community and it’s a great place to raise kids,” he said. “I always looked at Folsom as a bigger version of my hometown.”

Blanco said while his store doesn’t have as much merchandise as other jewelry stores, when it comes to service, he over compensates.

“Come pay us a visit whether you are buying something or just want to meet me and my staff. Come see what we have to offer,” Blanco said. ✶

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Time out at the spa

Written By Rachel Zirin | Photos by Bill Sullivan

Enjoy a day of relaxation and bliss with Tré Salon Spa. This full-service day spa has everything one could need to remove themselves from reality for a little while.

Opened in July 2013, couple Julissa and Daren Kay chose Sutter Street for their spa for that small-town feel Historic Folsom gives to anyone who walks through.

Julissa has been in the salon industry since she was 6 years old as her parents had a salon, also located in a historic town.

“I grew up in the industry and always wanted to open my own salon, but we had kids, and it was busy,” Julissa said. “I always loved the feeling of a historic town,

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especially growing up in one. When my kids got older, it was the perfect timing.”

Tré Salon Spa is as full-service as a salon and spa can get. Some of the services offer range from manicures and pedicures to massages, waxing to all hair services. In addition, the spa also offers spray tans and facials.

“The more popular service we offer are pedicures in the nail area because we can do multiple people at a time. A lot of the time we will have parties, and this area is good for groups,” Julissa said. “One time we had a group of 12 who did multiple services. The area is nice because they can bring in snacks and have the space to themselves to go in and out of different services.”

For Valentine’s Day, Tré Salon Spa will offer four different spa packages including couples massages and pedicures, as well as other relaxing goodies.

“Our Valentine’s Day specials have been very popular in the past. Of course the most popular service is the couples massage, but we have other packages as well,” she said. “On Valentine’s Day we put rose petals in the hallway and all over the rooms. We also give a rose.”

During the time with Tré Salon Spa, guests will receive a complimentary beverage such as white or red wine, champagne or mimosa, and for the men, a light beer such as 805.

“When you come in to Tré Salon Spa, it’s relaxing,” Julissa said. “When Daren and I created this whole space, my focus was to have a relaxing environment. We don’t like cell phones, but some people can’t get away, and

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On Valentine’s Day we put rose petals in the hallway and all over the rooms.

We also give a rose.” that’s OK. We want our clients to have an hour or more to cut off from the world.”

When asked what her favorite thing about her salon was, Julissa said she really likes that she can provide employment for people in the salon industry.

“I love this industry, and I like to see the growth from starting small and growing,” she said. “It’s a joy to see the development of not just myself and Tré, but the development of my staff as well.” ✶

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Wine, beer and food samples at 20th Annual Chocolate Affair

By Rachel Zirin | photos are courtesy to the Entertainer

20th annual Chocolate Affair

For an evening of wine and beer tasting from local wineries and breweries, delicious samples of food from local restaurants and caterers, auctions and raffles, join the Kiwanis Club Soroptimist International Club of Placerville for the 20th annual When: 6 - 9:30 p.m. Feb. 10 Chocolate Affair.

Where: El Dorado County Attendees will get the chance to relax and have a good time Fairgrounds Tickets: $40 in advance, $45 at door while supporting the Kiwanis Scholarship Program at three Information: chocolate-affair. local high schools, as well as local nonprofit organizations. com; 530-344-1476; The Soroptimist International Club of Placerville has sponchocolateaffairedc@gmail.com sored this fun and exciting event for the past 20 years. Each event has been bigger and better, and this year, for the first time, the Kiwanis Club Placerville will be the co-sponsor and bring their ideas, energy, and expertise to make this 20th anniversary a spectacularly fun event.

The money raised by this long-standing event is used by Soroptimist and Kiwanis to benefit El Dorado County community programs. The Soroptimist International of Placerville delivers programs to improve the lives of women and girls in the form of scholarships and awards for education, career mentoring, financial help to women experiencing a family emergency, as well as grants to other community programs and benefiting women and girls.

This year a new tasting opportunity will be available. For an additional fee, attendees can taste five vintage ports, appropriately paired with food tastings to enhance the ports rich and mellow flavor.

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■ wine column

By Erik Loigom

Ice wine for dessert

When we think of dessert wines, we normally think of ports, sauternes or late harvest varietals.

So what is ice wine?

Ice wine or in Germany “Eiswein“ is a type of dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. The sugars and other dissolved solids do not freeze, but the water does, allowing a more concentrated grape to be pressed from the frozen grapes, resulting in a smaller amount of more concentrated, very sweet wine. Ice wine production is limited to a minority of the world’s wine-growing regions where the necessary cold temperatures can be expected to be reached with some regularity. Canada and Germany are the world’s largest producers of ice wines.

Typical grapes used for ice wine production are Riesling, considered to be the noblest variety by German winemakers; Vidal, highly popular in Ontario, Canada; and the red grape cabernet franc.

Many vintners, are experimenting with making ice wine from other varieties: whites such as seyval blanc, chardonnay, kerner, gewürztraminer, chenin blanc, semillion, pinot blanc, and ehrenfelser; or reds such as merlot, pinot noir, sangiovese and even cabernet sauvignon.

There are wineries that are trying to replicate the ice wine process by means of cryoextraction. This process is where the grapes are frozen with refrigeration and pressed. Winemakers subject grapes to temperatures around 20 degrees F (or -7 degrees celsius), and press them while still frozen. Ice crystals remain in the press, while concentrated juice flows out. The resulting wine resembles ice wine but is not recognized as a true ice wine.

Ice wine can also be served as an ice wine martini – equal parts of ice wine and vodka, chilled and garnished with frozen grapes. Ice wine is a natural with salty hors d’oeuvres. The fruit flavors of the ice wine are enhanced by the salt, and the sweetness of the wine softens the salty notes in the food.

This also makes ice wine a natural with salty main dishes such as smoked salmon with anchovy butter, salt cod canapés, curry dishes, et cetera. Ice wine is terrific with desserts, such as delicate cheesecakes or apple tarts, as long as the ice wine is sweeter than the dessert.

Erik Loigom is the owner of UnWined in Folsom. He can be reached at 916-357-5500.

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Road to Amgen 2018

Folsom preps to welcome the world’s best cyclists Story and photos By Bill sullivan The following is the first in a series of monthly articles produced by the staff of the Folsom Lake Entertainer and the Folsom Telegraph that will enlighten readers on what to expect as the Amgen Tour of California makes its return to Folsom this spring.

Folsom is among many communities that are set to embrace the return of the world’s best cyclists with the Amgen Tour of California in the months ahead.

America’s premier cycling tour is set to celebrate its 13th year and will kick off on May 13 in Long Beach. The tour will be making its way to Folsom on May 18 and end in Sacramento on May 19.

“I think it reveals what a great host city Folsom has been over the years for the largest continental cycling event,” said Erin Gorrell who owns Folsom Bike with her husband Wilson.

The Gorrells have been very involved within the community of Folsom, supporting large events like Amgen as well as local amenities such as the Johnny Cash Trail project and others.

According to Gorrell, the return of Amgen not only brings a nationally recognized event to the backyards of Folsom’s population of more than 74,000, it exposes the city to the world. Amgen comes with national media and television coverage prior to the tour and throughout every stage.

“It (Amgen) allows us to demonstrate worldwide the enthusiasm this community has for cycling in general as well as the remarkable landscape and terrain in our area that is so conducive to epic cycling adventures.”

Folsom Bike is just one of many businesses that will reap the benefits of the returning Amgen Tour. As the talk of the spring event begins to heat up, many in the community are already getting excited and it puts cycling on their mind.

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During the visit, not only the area bike shops will benefit from visitors but the dining and lodging industry will see a boost as well.

“As a business owner, it increases awareness to our area which hopefully translates into more tourism for our remarkable bicycle-friendly community. All in all, it’s been extremely exciting for Folsom Bike to be a part of this huge celebration, then we have to roll up our sleeves and get to work to make it a success as it will be here before we know it.”

Throughout seven stages and seven days, the world’s best cyclists will contest more than 600 miles of roadways, highways and coastlines. The 2018 edition will mark the third time in race history that the tour will travel throughout California from south to north.

This year the Amgen Tour starts in Southern California and finishes in Sacramento. The final three stages of the race include Stockton to Elk Grove, Folsom to South Lake Tahoe with the finish line at the Capitol. As the tour departs from Folsom on May 18, the community will be embracing it in a big way.

Spectators are expected to line the race course to cheer on the riders as they make their departure. For the diehard cycling fans, the opportunity to be a VIP will be available.

It includes access to an all-inclusive hospitality tent and additional perks.

“This is such a perfect match for what Folsom has become, which is a very outdoor lifestyle community,” said Director

of Parks and Recreation Robert Goss. “Our motto in Folsom is that we are distinctive by nature. All of this outdoor activity that takes place in front of the world, takes place in the midst of all of our great surroundings in this community.”

During its visit in 2016, Folsom hosted the Amgen time trials, which was an all-day event. This year, Folsom is the start of a stage of the race. Goss explained that hosting this type of event offers much more in the way of fan interaction as well as less logistical challenges.

“Instead of racing all day long, it will be a couple of hours in the morning. We will look to dodge the morning commute and it will be a relaxed atmosphere, spectators will be able to interact with the participants more than before and see these amazing $20,000 bikes they ride. It’s a great opportunity to see what is ahead of us in cycling technology.

What people see at this event is the technology, they will see it coming to the retail bike shops in the next two years.

It’s pretty amazing.”

The official course details are still being finalized between Amgen officials and the City of Folsom. Details will be released in the months ahead. The Folsom Lake Entertainer will continue to update readers will all the details of this high-profile event in their ongoing “Road to Amgen 2018” series that will be featured in both publications in the months ahead.

For more information on the tour and the complete route, visit www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.

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Rock-N-Fire is not just your traditional casual fast-food restaurant; it’s much more than that. The fast-fine dining restaurant specializes in pizzas, burgers and wings, and you don’t have to get all dressed up to eat there.

After 30 years in the restaurant industry, Owner Michael Sanson opened RockN-Fire, his second business location, in Folsom.

With experience in resorts, nightclub management, airport restaurant dining and bartending, Sanson knew he would have success on his own. Sanson opened his first restaurant, Trademark Pizza in Roseville four years ago, and after bring wildly successful, he decided to expand and bring his expertise to wholesome Folsom.

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nobody was doing all of them,” he said.

Sanson said he sat down and did the numbers with timing to see if it could be done where all items come out within minutes of each other.

“When I ran the numbers and the timing, I realized you could do it if you had the space,” he said. “If two people came in, and one ordered a burger and one ordered a pizza, we could deliver both items within minutes of each other. That’s huge. You don’t want one guest to be eating for 10 minutes and then the other just started.”

Sanson said it has been exciting to be able to have the first of its kind of marrying burgers, pizzas and wings to come out at the same time.

“To do anything first puts us in a unique position and gets people excited. People are excited for that opportunity to not just have what the person they’re with wants, such as just pizza.

They can have pizza, and if you want a burger, you can still come out with them to the same place without sitting down and having an $80 lunch,” Sanson said.

Sanson put the emphasis on keeping their prices low, quality

up and having the food come out fast.

In addition to the main food attractions, Rock-N-Fire also offers rockin’ salads, firey sides and soothing desserts as well as thirst clenching handmade, fruit-infused lemonade.

“In most places, if you are trying to avoid the bread on the burger, they will offer it wrapped in lettuce,” Sanson said. “We make it into a salad – a burger bowl. It has been very popular.”

Side items include cheesy bread, onion rings, rings of fire which are sriracha-infused, garlic fries, pesto fries, fire fries which coated in buffalo wing sauce and more.

Desserts include a dessert pizza, brownie sundae and hand-spun ice cream shakes.

Sanson said when he was looking for a spot for his first restaurant, he originally looked in Folsom, but couldn’t find the perfect location. When he decided on Rock-NFire, he tired Folsom again and found luck.

“I think Folsom has a unique demographic. It has a lot of families, but also a lot of mobile, young customers who like to go out to eat and drink. Folsom is definitely an active community,” he said.

When asked what his favorite thing has been, he said his customers.

“It’s always been about the people. I love engaging with the people,” Sanson said. “People say I am in my restaurants a lot. That’s because I really enjoy that part of the business. I have been in the industry going on 30 years, and I have stayed because of the guest interactions. I love talking and getting to know people. It’s a big part of who I am.” ✶

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ome and enjoy a relaxing evening at the 16th Annual Folsom Wine & Jazz. This is Folsom’s Premier Jazz, Wine & Cuisine event. It is an evening of beautiful music provided by the nationally-recognized Folsom High School Jazz bands and choirs, as well as the Sutter and Folsom Middle School jazz bands.

As you enjoy the music, dine on the fine cuisine from various local businesses and enjoy some excellent wine. You can also browse our silent auction tables and participate in a raffle that features four Disneyland park hopper passes.

The event will be held at the Folsom Community Center starting at 6:00pm on Saturday, April 7, 2018. You can purchase tickets online at: www.folsommusic.org for $40. All proceeds benefit the Folsom High School music program.

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Romantic road tripping

California coastline has many options for that special getaway

Story and photos By Bill Sullivan

It’s February, love is in the air, spring is around the corner and it’s a great time to plan a getaway with your sweetheart on a road trip to a special area of the California coast. Whether it’s a picnic, a leisurely drive to enjoy the breathtaking scenery or perhaps a place to pop the big question, here are a few spots that the Folsom Lake Entertainer has hand-picked and are just a few hours away.

Bodega

Bodega and its Bay If you enjoy small coastal villages and panoramic ocean scenery, then Bodega Bay is definitely a good starting spot for your romantic daytrip or overnight stay. Bodega Bay blends the relaxed wine country lifestyle with the natural beauty of the coastline. The drive there alone, takes you through pasture lands

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village of Bodega Bay hugs the hillside in a protected harbor. This small community offers a delightful mix of shops, restaurants, art galleries, and multiple ways to explore the stunning natural beauty of this amazing area. Various beaches are open to the public between the many shops and lodges between Bodega and Jenner, offering plenty of places to get your feet wet, fly a kite or enjoy a romantic sunset.

Mendocino Shop, eat, and enjoy the feeling of going back in time to a simpler era as you enjoy downtown Mendocino’s hippy feel and quaint New England style architecture. Find a secluded bluff and listen to seals splashing and barking. Visit the Mendocino Art Center. Enjoy a Mendocino Theater Company performance. Stop in and see the historic Ford House, which doubles as city museum and Mendocino Headlands State Park visitors center.

Mendocino Headlands State Park winds around Mendocino Bay, and is a wildlife corridor linking coast and inland areas. Savor the spring wildflowers. In July, the Headlands and city are home to the Mendocino Music Festival. Groove to the ocean views, blowholes, wave tunnels, sea arches, grottos, and tide pools as you hike the beaches and cliff trails. For more details on this outing visit visitmendocino.com.

and rolling hills of Sonoma County’s lush farm belt that is home to the actual town of Bodega.

At least two of the buildings in this tiny town will be familiar to film buffs, because they served as locations for director Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1963 thriller movie, “The Birds.”

Just off the highway you’ll see the St. Teresa of Avila Church, made famous by a 1953 Ansel Adams photograph and later glimpsed briefly on film during “The Birds.” You’ll also find the old Potter School House, the setting for much on-screen running, screaming, and pecking during “The Birds.”

On the north end of the bay, the fishing

Point Cabrillo Take a short drive north of town towards Fort Bragg and find yourself at Point Cabrillo, a hidden gem just outside of town. The Point Cabrillo Light Station is a California State Historic Park. It includes the historic 1909 Light Station set on approximately 270 acres of undeveloped coastal bluffs and numerous coves, including Frolic Cove, the site of the shipwreck Frolic.

The park has several cottages and historical buildings that can be rented for the ultimate getaway. Enjoy the sunset and sleep to the sounds of the crashing waves just several hundred feet away. For information and availability visit www.pointcabrillo.org.

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around a small harbor and offers a variety of shops, restaurants and lodging options. Point Arena’s main street comprises part of scenic Highway 1, California’s coastal artery.

The quaint downtown includes a city park, library, bike path, historic theater and charming older buildings. Learn more atpointarena.net.

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Tiburon by the bay One of the jewels of Marin County is Tiburon, a scenic peninsula across the bay from San Francisco. This sailing village 10 miles north of Sausalito, is perfect for a day trip, with an enjoyable means of to get there. Depart by ferry boat from Pier 41 at Fisherman’s Wharf or from the Ferry Building on The Embarcadero for Tiburon, where fine weather is just about guaranteed. The journey is just 40 minutes from the city. Alternatively, take the ferry that connects Sausalito to Tiburon.

See historic Ark Row shops converted from turn-of-the-century boat houses dating back to when the lagoon between the Tiburon peninsula and the neighboring island of Belvedere was filled in.

Charming boutiques in buildings of the period line both sides of Main Street. Everything is accessible on foot; the shopping quarter is just beyond the wharf ’s collection of popular restaurants with deck seating right on the water, including the 1920 Sam’s Anchor Café. Learn more about this special town that has been home to several Hollywood stars at townoftiburon.com. ✶

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After an incredible, record-breaking season, we closed the beautiful seasonal ice rink. We appreciate all the sponsors that worked together to bring the rink back again this year. With over 26,000 ice skaters and another 16,000 who admired from the sidelines, we are so happy you enjoyed it. We already look forward to its return next fall.

Bring friends and family to Historic Folsom on Jan. 30 and help us celebrate the Folsom High Football Champs as they parade down Sutter Street from 7-8:30 p.m. What a THRILL for Folsom High School. Way to Go Bulldogs!

Get your shopping on. Gather your besties and join us on April 15 for a full day of shopping and entertainment.

Sutter Street will be filled to the brim for the Spring Arts & Crafts Fair. Shop for unique gifts for Mother’s Day, graduations, and Father’s Day. 8 a.m.- 4.p.m. Free family fun.

Love wine? Then we have the event for you. April 28, Sip and Shop Sutter Street from 1-5 p.m. with select merchants. What makes shopping in the district even better? With an appetizer in one hand and a glass of wine in the other. Ticketed event.

May 1-31 – May is Bike Month. Bike to Historic Folsom this month. Watch for more details and loads of bike-related events and activities.

We are so excited to share that the incredible Folsom Lake Symphony will perform at the amphitheater in Historic Folsom on Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. You will have the opportunity to register on Evite for this FREE event.

Anyone who registers can enter the area early and get situated. All guests are asked to bring low-back beach chairs as a courtesy. The symphony will be performing upbeat selections from Broadway, TV, and the movies, plus a tribute to John Williams’s iconic music from “Star Wars.”

Who loves Tom Petty? Then we have a special treat for you. On May 17 – The Great Wide Open, Tom Petty Tribute band will perform at the amphitheater in Historic Folsom. This special concert sponsored by the band is a benefit for fire victims in Santa Rosa and Napa. Free to attend, donations are graciously accepted. Bring your picnic.

May 31 – June 1 Shakespeare at the amphitheater in Historic Folsom. The LIVELY Take Note Troupe will be performing Shakespeare’s “Tempest” at 7:30 p.m. Back by popular demand, this troupe will keep you entertained beyond your wildest expectations. Free family fun. Bring a low-back chair or beach blanket and picnic.

Don’t forget to check out some of our regular happenings..

The Fat Rabbit features game night every Monday at 6 p.m. hosted by The Game Getaway.

The Gaslight holds trivia night every Tuesday at 7 p.m. and open mic night every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The Folsom Hotel features karaoke every Thursday at 9:30 p.m., cover bands every Friday and Saturday at 9:30 p.m., acoustic every Sunday 3 to 6 p.m The Studios on Sutter ­— Valentine mini photo sessions Sunday, Feb. 11, $50. Info: amber@shoopsphotography. com.

If all those great events aren’t enough to get you down to the district, then here are a few more things to consider: dining, night life, unique boutiques, art galleries, wine tasting, and live theater and mystique dining. Escape Room opening soon. More details about these events and more at HistoricFolsom.org, info@historicfolsom.org or 916-985-7452.

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Fall in love with Irish cream and cookies truffles Recipe and photos by Tessa Marguerite Truffles are one of those deceiving desserts that look like they must have taken hours to make and years of experience. And, true, there are some truffles out there that are pure works of art. But if you’re anything like me, it’s the balance between simplicity, taste and presentation that makes me fall in love.

When I think of truffles, I picture rows upon rows of chocolate pieces, resting in delicate parchment, behind a glass case in a bakery that is filled with the intoxicating smell of sugar. It’s hard to say no to such a decadent indulgence, especially when you have a recipe that can whip up a heap of truffles in a snap.

It was the idea of a grownup cookies and cream treat that inspired me to make these Irish cream and cookies truffles. The Bailey’s is a sweet addition to the rich chocolate, melting together to form a creamy bite of delight.

I also enjoy the austerity of this chocolatey twist on a classic truffle recipe. There’s absolutely no baking involved.

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that are clearly calling to you from the kitchen. If you try and form them too early, it makes everything a lot more difficult and sticky. You will know if the mix is ready to roll when it doesn’t stick to your palms. The cleanup is quick with only a few tools to clean; all the dirty work is done over parchment paper.

If you chose crushed chocolate cookies, sprinkles, or nuts, be sure to press the topping firmly into the truffle as you roll it. Flaked coconut is especially difficult to use as it is dry and stiff. Another option is to save some chocolate pieces and melt them in a saucepan after the truffles had chilled in the refrigerator.

Instead of rolling them in a topping, try drizzling the chocolate over the rounded truffles and let it set for 10 minutes. This works well if it is white chocolate on dark or vice versa, creating a sweet, contrasting design.

After you’ve perfected the Irish cream and cookies truffles, try swapping out the Irish cream with Kahlua and rolling them in chocolate sprinkles, powdered sugar or chopped hazelnuts. A variety of liquids can be substituted for the Irish cream or Kahlua and it’s fun to experiment with sweet liquors or brandy.

With the amount of chocolate added, it’s difficult to make something less than delicious. There are so many variations that can be made to this recipe; the possibilities are endless.

Truffles are wonderful sweets to bring to parties and can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Irish cream and cookies truffles

1 ½ cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet, dark, milk chocolate) 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 4 teaspoons Bailey’s (or any Irish cream liqueur) 3 tablespoons maraschino cherries, finely chopped Toppings: crushed chocolate cookies, powdered sugar, coconut, chopped nuts or sprinkles In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate pieces and whipping cream. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until fully melted ­— may need to occasionally remove from heat if it begins to clump. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in cherries. Mix in Bailey’s using a wire whisk until smooth. Chill for one to two hours, or until firm.

Lay a long strip of parchment paper on baking sheet or countertop. Using your hands, roll chocolate mixture into 1-inch balls. Cover in desired topping.

Truffles can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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By Michele Smith | Photos are special to the Entertainer When it comes to hidden restaurant gems in Amador County, the Highway House has unquestionably made this list. The food is so popular even many of the employees refuse to eat anywhere else in the county.

First and foremost, come here with an appetite. This is without question not a “small plate� restaurant and the portions are better suited for Andre the Giant. The bonus here is that dishes can be shared or better yet, bring home leftovers.

What is the secret to the great food? While we cannot dish on all of them, one thing that is readily noticeable is that everything is fresh. Secondly, and most importantly, many on the items are created in house and the chefs are simply fabulous.

A favorite of many customers is the homemade blue cheese dressing. Between that and the homemade croutons; the combo results in the best side salad on the planet.

Other lunch menu favorites include the barbecue chicken salad and the French dip sandwich.

What are some of the menu highlights? Many would say all of the above and even the happy hour menu is to die for. For under $10 customers can order items such as a platter of homemade potato skins, and the spinach and artichoke dip truly makes a restaurant patron contemplate whether or not they want to lick a dish clean in a public restaurant. The happy hour menu is available 3 to 7 p.m. on weekdays.

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Many food aficionados rave about the food and opt to dine at the Highway House instead of cooking at home.

Anyone can check out the many favorable reviews online. The menu offerings are described as the very best of California Cuisine, and is known for the use of fresh vegetables and fruits with a hint of an ethnic flavor.

For those who love the breakfast favorite eggs Benedict, the restaurant offers a variety of options (think avocado and bacon, fresh spinach, and much more). The Highway House also dishes up a seriously indulgent Belgium waffle accompanied with bananas, caramel and whipped cream. For patrons looking for a heartier breakfast, the steak and eggs are a fabulous choice as the steak cut is divine, or one can try the breakfast tacos or quesadillas. The homemade muffins are so well-loved that many customers put in an order to go.

The menu options are endless for any time of day. âœś

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happening around Amador February Events:

Beppe Gambetta - Acoustic Guitarist 8-10 p.m. Feb. 2 Sutter Creek Theatre 44 Main St., Sutter Creek 916-425-0077 suttercreektheatre.com Color Madness Fun Run/Walk 10 a.m. Feb. 3 Start and finish at the Margaret Dalton Hall, 975 Broadway Street in Jackson.

OperationCare.org, Facebook.com/OperationCareAmadorCounty Facebook.com/GoYouthProgram

Valentine’s Dinner at the St. George 5 p.m. Feb. 14 St. George Hotel 16104 Main St., Volcano 209-296-4458 stgeorgevolcano@gmail.com Facebook.com/StGeorgeHotelVolcano Card & Tea Party 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 16 Sutter Creek United Methodist Church Church Street/Old Highway 49, Sutter Creek 209-245-6850.

SutterCreekWomensClub.org

Joe Craven & the Sometimers with Hattie Craven 8-10 p.m. Feb. 3 Sutter Creek Theatre 44 Main St., Sutter Creek 916-425-0077, SutterCreekTheatre.com

Italian Benevolent Society Shrimp & Chowder Feed 6 p.m. Feb. 17 Italian Picnic Grounds 581 Highway 49, Sutter Hilll 209-267-0206

John Muir Shares Tales 7-9 p.m. Feb. 3 Mokelumne Town Hall 8283 Main St., Mokelumne Hill brownpapertickets.com/event/3214827 209-223-3508 carolyn@foothillconservancy.org foothillconservancy.org

Fred Eaglesmith & Tif Ginn 8 p.m. Feb. 17 Sutter Creek Theatre 44 Main St., Sutter Creek 916-425-0077 SutterCreekTheatre.com

Cocoa Vino Noon-4 p.m. Feb. 10 Highway 49, Amador City 209-267-0570 amador-city.com John Gorka at Sutter Creek Theatre 7-9 p.m. Feb. 11 Sutter Creek Theatre 44 Main St., Sutter Creek 916-425-0077 suttercreektheatre.com Take A Chance on Love Feb. 14 Hospice Thrift Store 10776 Argonaut Lane and Highway 49 Jackson Hospice Thrift Store 570 N. Main St., Angels Camp Renee Davis: 209-223-5500 Renee.davis@hospiceofamador.org HospiceofAmador.org Facebook.com/HospiceofAmadorCalaveras

“Love A Fair” Ball Feb. 17 AmadorCountyFair.com 209-245-6921.

Grand Oak Ballroom Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson amadorfairfoundation.org/events facebook.com/loveafairball Fred Eaglesmith & Tif Ginn 8 p.m. Feb. 17 Sutter Creek Theatre 44 Main St., Sutter Creek 916-425-0077 info@suttercreektheatre.com SutterCreekTheatre.com Winter Wine Luncheon 12:30 p.m. Feb. 25 Taste Restaurant and Wine Bar 9402 Main St., Plymouth 209-245-3463 info@restauranttaste.com RestaurantTaste.com/Events

March Events:

Amador County Day 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 3 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson 209-223-9542 info@kennedygoldmine.com KennedyGoldMine.com

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Sunset Snowshoe Trek 4:30 p.m. March 3, 10 and 17 Kirkwood Cross Country & Snowshoe Center State Highway 88, located 1/4 mile east of Kirkwood Drive Reservations: 209-258-7248 KirkwoodXC@VailResorts.com

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National Hotel Concert Series 3-5 p.m. March 3 National Hotel 2 Water St., Jackson 415-297-3542 nationalhoteljackson.com info@nationalhoteljackson.com Gordon@guitarwork.com

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A Taste of the Arts 8 a.m.-2 p.m. March 10 Amador County Arts Council 11A Randolph St., Sutter Creek 209-267-9038 amadorarts@gmail.com amadorarts.org Bunsen to Beaker 5K Race 7:30 a.m. March 17 Detert Park Highway 49/88, (next to Jackson City Pool), Jackson Facebook.com/BunsenToBeaker5KRace Erica Pophal: 209-642-1293, epophal@gmail.com Dandelion Days 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 17 and 18 Historic Downtown Main Street, Jackson JacksonLionsClub.org/DandelionDays St Patrick’s Dance Party 8 p.m. March 17 Gold Country Lounge 81 W. Ridge Road, Sutter Creek 209-223-3334 goldcountrylanes.com

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Valentine’s Dinner at Highway House 4-9 p.m. Feb. 14 Highway House Event Center 627 S. Highway 49, Jackson 209-257-0800

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visit sutter creek Just 45 minutes east of Sacramento Sutter Creek is the Jewel of the Motherlode, in Amador County

Sutter Creek’s 2018 Event line-up includes Wine & Food Events, Parades, Music, Vintage Treasures and more!

If you haven’t visited nearby Sutter Creek in a while, you may be surprised at how this beautiful town continues to evolve while respecting its historic past.

A perfect day-trip or weekend getaway at any time of the year. Charming Inns and eateries and pretty boutiques make for a very pleasant trip!

The 2018 Event line-up promises to be another great year in this charming town! See the event calendar (opposite, and online at www. suttercreek.org) and save the dates for good fun in Sutter Creek! A monthly Flea Market (3rd Sunday each month), free carriage rides on Mother’s Day and many renowned events have been taking place for decades!

Each spring, Daffodil Hill in the Sierra Foothills (just a 20 minute drive from Main Street, Sutter Creek) explodes with thousands of pretty daffodil blooms, attracting visitors from around the world. Approximately 6 stunning acres of the McLaughlin ranch is dedicated to the daffodils. As many as 300 varieties and 500,000 annual blooms (if the weather cooperates) are there for

your pleasure. Visitors are welcome to walk through this beautiful display of nature; to picnic, to paint or just sit and enjoy the springtime blooms and acres daffodils. This is a perfect setting for photos, of all kinds, especially family portraits in time for Mother’s Day. Parking and admission are free (this precious, family run tradition is kept alive soley through visitor donations). This is a rare opportunity to experience History and Nature together in one of Amador County’s popular sites. All Visitors are advised to call the recorded message at 209-296-7048 to see if Daffodil Hill is open that day. For more information, visit suttercreek.org. It is also recommended to come during the week if you can, as the weekends can be quite busy. Daffodil Hill, 18310 Rams Horn Grade Road, Volcano, CA 95689 Visit Sutter Creek this year to enjoy a top notch experience with a charming, friendly vibe. All info can be found at: Events / listings: www.suttercreek.org, and at facebook.com/visitsuttercreek.

Follow on instagram @visitsuttercreek Visitor Center, call: (209) 267 1344.

CALL: (209) 267 1344. Instagram @visitsuttercreek

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1st Sidewalk Sale/Block Party 15th - 16th Open Studios Art Show 22nd - 23rd Heritage Days 28th - 30th Int’l Film Festival 30th Harvest Festival/Wine on 49 6th - 7th Vintners Big Crush 6th - 7th Quilt Show 14th Chili Cook-Off & Car Show 13th - 14th Craft Fair

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Story Winery

The perfect combination of wine and a picturesque picnic spot in Amador

By Michele Smith | Photos are special to the Entertainer The most beautiful spot in the Shenandoah Valley, it turns out, is not atop a hillside or deep in a cave. It is down a meandering country road that leads you to one of Amador’s most historic and important Amador County wineries. Story winery was named after its founders, but, boy what a story it is. In this quiet and bucolic corner of wine country, Story Winery epitomizes what it is to be a small family winery that has lasted decades and is still producing some of the most delicious wines in California.

The original vineyard on the property dates back as far as 1894 and for all that is known, it could have been planted earlier than that. Overlooking the Cosumnes River Canyon, Story Winery offers a glimpse of winemaking the way it has been in California for 150 years.

Story Winery was originally founded by Dr. Eugene (Gene) and Ann Story in 1973. After acquiring the land and existing vineyards in 1969, Gene and Ann had a goal of eventually opening a winery and expanding the existing 20 acres of vineyards. During a visit to Story Vineyards in 1991, Bruce and Jan Tichenor met Ann

Story Winery Hours: noon-4 p.m. monday - Thursday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday - Sunday where: 10525 Bell Road, Plymouth contact: 209-245-6208, storywinery.com

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Story Ousley, who happened to be running the tasting room that fateful day. When someone in their tasting party mentioned that Story would be a nice little winery to own, Ann replied “well, it is for sale.” Four months later, Bruce and Jan purchased the winery and history was made.

Many things have changed since then, but, some things remain the same. The location is utterly beautiful — with curated oak groves, historic vineyards, and a staff that treats you like kings and queens. And, the wines are still true to their history.

Zinfandel is the cornerstone of Amador winemaking and Story has a popular one. With access to the rarified vines on the property and several other vineyard sources, they have not only kept that tradition, but, also expanded the lineup to include a sangiovese, primitivo, chenin blanc, and a rose. Each wine seems to tell a bit more of the Story.

Much of the credit goes to Story’s winemaker Brian Reid. Originally from Chico, Reid spent an entire career with AAA insurance prior to finally giving into his passion full time. He believes that when winemaking gets in your blood, it’s hard to let it go. When the Story Winery family asked him to come on board, he was both excited and a little nervous, but, as it turns out when you dive head first into something you love, the work becomes effortless.

On any visit, customers will find out two things. First, the setting and tasting room staff are a highlight of any visit to Amador wine country.

Second, the wines at Story are made only in small individual lots, so if you love them, buy as much as you can because they run out quickly. ✶

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Sensational strummers

International Guitar Night

When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 WHere: Harris Center, 10 College Parkway, Folsom Tickets and information:

harriscenter.net,

International Guitar Night returns to Harris Center

By Entertainer staff | photos courtesy to the Entertainer An exciting night dedicated to the art of guitar is returning to the Harris Center for the Arts.

International Guitar Night will perform for one night only at 7:30 p.m. February 21.

Each year, International Guitar Night’s founder Brian Gore invites a new cast of guitar luminaries from around the world for special concert tours highlighting the diversity of acoustic guitar music. For IGN’s 18th year of touring, Germany’s Gypsy Jazz legend Lulo Reinhardt will return as the show’s host and will be joined

by Calum Graham, the young Canadian contemporary sensation; Marek Pasieczny, Poland’s innovative classical composer/ performer, and award-winning American guitarist Michael Chapdelaine.

The Folsom Lake Entertainer brings you an inside look at these talented strummers that will be making a very special performance in Folsom.

Lulo Reinhardt

Django Reinhardt left behind an indelible musical legacy, introducing and defining a passionate style of Gypsy Jazz guitar that was astonishing in the 1930s and is still revered and emulated today.

Born to a Gypsy family in Belgium, Django’s playing inspired his extended family in Germany and France, and successive generations of Reinhardts have reinforced his powerful musical vision and added their own ideas. Lulo Reinhardt, Django’s grand nephew, is a third generation master from Germany. He has retained the incredible Reinhardt soul, speed and dexterity and updated the repertoire.

Lulo Reinhardt was first taught by his father at the age of 5. At 12, he played in the Mike Reinhardt Sextett and later co-founded the group, Django Reinhardt and the Heartbreakers. In 1991, he founded I Gitanos with his father Bawo and cousin Dege, touring throughout Europe and first establishing his national reputation.

Lulo is a spontaneous and spirited musician. His curiosity took him to southern Spain in search of flamenco roots, and to South America, exploring various musical styles of Latin jazz. By 2002, he was ready to take his place as a band leader, founding the Lulo Reinhardt Project. They recorded the highly-acclaimed “Project No. 1” in 2002, and “Project No. 2” in 2005, reflecting his passion for Latin music.

In 2007, Saga Instruments of San Francisco made the first Lulo Reinhardt Model Gitane 310, modeled on the classic Gypsy guitars. This inspired Lulo to compose more swing material, which he combined with Latin music, and in 2007 changed the name of his group to the Lulo Reinhardt Latin Swing Project. They recorded their first CD in 2008.

Lulo has performed on multiple tours as a soloist with International Guitar Night between 2009 and 2016, in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Germany. He will return as the artistic director, host and performing guitarist for the 2017 and 2018 IGN tours.

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Calum Graham

At just 24, Calum Graham has already enjoyed a career that would be the envy of most artists twice his age. The Alberta-based guitarist and singer/songwriter has released five acclaimed albums, won major national music competitions, performed at the Olympic Games in both Vancouver and London, racked up some phenomenal views on YouTube, and was most recently named one of the top 30 guitarists in the world under 30 by Acoustic Guitar Magazine. Andy McKee, one of today’s most popular acoustic guitarists, calls Calum “the most promising young guitarist I’ve seen. His command of the guitar is already really impressive.”

Born in British Columbia and raised in High River, Alberta, Graham’s musical journey first took flight when he began playing the guitar at the age of 13. Five years later in the summer of 2010, Graham attended the Canadian Guitar Festival and entered the prestigious Canadian Fingerstyle Guitar Competition. Impressed with his original compositions, the judges awarded Graham with a first place finish; a feat no other teenager has accomplished in the history of the festival. The clip of his winning performance now has just under a million views on YouTube.

Graham just recently released his fifth studio album “Tabula Rasa” recorded with world-renowned acoustic guitarist Antoine Dufour. Adding an extra dimension to his compositions, the album introduces Graham’s soulful vocals to his audience for the first time. The album was released in March 2016 and features a combination of his exemplary instrumental guitar work punctuated throughout with elements of folk, blues, and pop in his vocal songs with guest performances by Antoine Dufour and bass guitar extraordinnaire Michael Manring.

Michael Chapdelaine

Michael Chapdelaine is the only guitarist ever to win first prize in the world’s top competitions in both the classical and finger-style genres; the Guitar Foundation of America International Classical Guitar Competition and the National Fingerstyle Championships at the Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival in Winfield , Kansas.

From New York’s Lincoln Center to the Cactus Cafe in Austin, from Milano to Bangkok, Chapdelaine continues to enchant, dazzle and surprise audiences and critics alike as he redefines the modern acoustic guitar with his amazing technique, “soulful” expressiveness, and versatility as a performer, composer and arranger/producer. His performances, played on both steel string and classical guitars, include musical styles ranging from blues to Bach to country to rhythm ‘n’ blues as he wins his audiences hearts with breath taking technique and the poetic magic of his original musical portraits and landscapes.

Chapdelaine is professor of music and head of guitar studies at the University of New Mexico, and has previously been on the faculties of the University of Colorado at Denver and Metropolitan State University. He has given master classes throughout the world including, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Peru, Venezuela, Taiwan, Indonesia and at institutions such as, University of Miami, Mannes School of Music, University of Texas, and California State University. His teachers included the great Spanish maestro Andres Segovia.

Marek Pasieczny

Award-winning guitarist and composer Dr. Marek Pasieczny is one of the most respected contemporary composers writing for the guitar worldwide.

Pasieczny holds three master degrees in music from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, UK (for composition and performance with distinction) and “Karol Lipinski” Academy of Music in Wroclaw, Poland (for performance with distinction).

In 2010, Pasieczny began a combined doctoral degree in composition and performance in Australia, before returning to Europe in 2012 and completing his Ph.D. at Surrey University in Guildford, UK in December 2015. At the same time, Pasieczny has taken up lectureship in composition and orchestration at the university.

Premieres of his works have been performed in venues such as: Lutoslawski’s Hall in Warsaw, Poland; Royal Albert Hall and Wigmore Hall in London, UK; Carnegie Hall in New York City; Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, UK; He Luting Hall and He Lv Ting Hall in Shanghai, China. ✶

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Scared Scriptless

Brad Sherwood and s, ar st ?’ ay yw An it is e Lin se ho ‘W Harris Center ’s om ls Fo to s ill sk ov pr im d ma Colin Mochrie bring

By Matthew Whitley | Photo is courtesy

In the world of comedy, improvisation is the high-wire act. There is no character or set list of jokes to memorize or hide behind under the spotlight. Brad Sherwood and Colin Mochrie, stars of the Emmy-nominated improvisational comedy show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” are masters. The duo, who have starred on the series, both its British and American versions, have become not only great friends, but cohorts in what has become one of the longest running (15 years and

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counting) and most successful comedic tours in history.

The duo, much like their TV series, rely only on their wit, will take contributions from the audience, as well as, scene suggestions and create hilarious improv scenes often times Presented by: CARRERA PRODUCTIONS even incorporatWHo: COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD ing the audience When: 8 p.m. March 9 into the scene be it WHere: Harris Center, 10 College Parkway, sounds or just their Folsom arms.

Tickets: $35-$42; Premium $49 ( As of press time, this show is Sold Out) For star Brad HarrisCenter.net, colinandbradshow.com/ Sherwood, improv comes naturally. The comedian and actor, born in Chicago grew up in Santa Fe, knew he wanted to act from the age of 8. After receiving an master in fine arts in theater from Wright State University, he moved to Hollywood and was soon doing the struggling actor thing.

It wasn’t long before he found comedy.

“Right after I did ‘L.A. Law, I think, Hollywood realized that I should not be doing straight, traditional acting roles and I decided that comedy was where I would continue to make money,” Sherwood said.

In 1992, he was cast in the British version of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” where he starred for three seasons. He was then cast in the American version with Drew Carey where he was a cast member for seen seasons, as well as, “The Dating Game,” “The Drew Carey Show,” “Hollywood Squares” and in 2013, Sherwood returned to the “Whose Line” reboot with new host, Aisha Tyler.

With Colin Mochrie, Sherwood found a comedic partner who he not only enjoyed working with but also shares a friendship.

“Well, he’s very easy to get along with, so that’s just a plus in the in the day-to-day travel for a decade and-a-half,” Sherwood said. “So, it’s like, let’s do a two-man show. I had done a smaller, two-man show in comedy clubs around the country, so I already knew the format could work and so we gave it a try to see if we could do theaters and we’ve been kind of doing it ever since.”

Sherwood claims that for Mochrie, comedy is effortless.

“Colin is just one of those rare people that can make anything funny and he does everything, like, in a funny way and I have to get

Scared Scriptless

people laugh by saying funny things,” he said. “So I have a much harder job ­— jealously, you know — he just goes after the look, and I have to craft to this bejeweled, clever sentence with lots of interesting words.”

“I have to work hard to be witty and he just goes on stage and somehow, I don’t know if you ever watch ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ but like Tim Conway was one of the just pure classic clowns that could get you to laugh no matter what and if you just sort of analyze what they were doing.”

He notes the influence of comedians like Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy and particularly, “Monty Python” but again, “The Carol Burnett Show” was hugely influential.

“I grew up watching all of the variety and sketch shows and so they would do a lot of sketches which meant people were playing lots of different characters,” Sherwood said. “So I learned that there’s a lot of comedy within the character and how people react which is one of the primary skill sets of improv — is how you react to things is as important as what you say.”

For audience members who are or may be somewhat skeptical that a show like “Whose Line” is entirely scriptless, need only to come down to the Harris Center and watch live as an audience member throws the guys a comedy curveball.

“I think one thing we’ve gotten from a lot of people after they see our live show,” Sherwood said,” is that it’s even more fun to see the live shows than it is to just watch on TV because you get to see truly, the immediacy of us taking suggestions from people that are either you or sitting next to you. ” ✶

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‘Gonna rock this town, rock it inside out’ Stray Cat, Lee Rocker comes to folsom

By Matthew Whitley | Photos are courtesy to the entertainer

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‘A dame’s dream of show biz fame’

By Bill sullivan | Photos are courtesy to the entertainer

EDMT brings beloved ‘42nd Street’ musical back to Folsom The month of February brings many the thoughts of love and romance. The El Dorado Musical Theatre has the perfect evening out on its playbill for the month, whether it’s a date night or an outing for the whole family, the classic tale of “42nd Street” is returning to the stage at the Harris Center.

“42nd Street” first debuted in Broadway in 1980 and was originally based on a novel

by Bradford Ropes. The jukebox-style musical tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets a big break on Broadway.

It’s 1933 and Peggy arrives to New York City from her hometown of Allentown, Pennsylvania, armed with her tap shoes and big dreams. Peggy’s talent catches the eye of legendary Broadway director Julian Marsh, who gives her a spot in the chorus of “Pretty Lady,” his newest show. “Pretty Lady” stars Dorothy Brock, the classic Broadway diva, who takes an instant dislike to the new girl in the cast. When Dorothy is injured 52 | Folsom Lake Entertainer

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‘42nd Street’

WHen: Feb. 16-25 WHere: Harris Center, 10

College Parkway, Folsom Tickets: $15-$35.

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during the show’s previews, “Pretty Lady” looks like it will have to close, unless a new girl talented enough to lead the show can be found — someone like Peggy Sawyer!

Peggy’s rise from showgirl to star is the stuff of show business dreams. “42nd Street” is full of crowd-pleasing tap dances, popular musical theater standards and show-stopping ensemble production numbers including classic Broadway standards, “Dames,” “We’re In the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and “Forty-Second Street.”

EDMT’s encore production of “42nd Street” features their very best performers in a showcase vehicle, according to EDMT publicist Jadie Huegel. “‘42nd Street’ will make people hopeful, happy, and is just a lovely, classic Broadway show, employing the ‘show within a show’ story, accompanied by timeless music and stellar dancing,” Huegel said. “And EDMT performers grow up with tap shoes so the excitement level is high for this one.”

“42nd Street” is EDMT’s annual encore show, meaning it is the one show that is cast solely by auditions. A total of 41 performers assemble the cast, all of them bursting with talent in the production that EDMT has successfully produced in 2006 and 2012.

The cast encompasses over 244 years of tap training combined as well as 623 EDMT shows between them. The show utilizes Broadway-level choreography to give audiences the full experience of this magical story on the journey to stardom.

The sets are noted to be very impressive, complete with a sleeper train car on stage and costume changes are abundant. Each performer will undergo nearly 10 costume changes per performance, some which take place during the same song. ✶

More on EDMT

EDMT is an award-winning, regional theater company based in El Dorado Hills featuring performers aged 5 to 22. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization founded in 2001. The company’s focus is helping young people build confidence for life through excellence in theater production. Remaining shows in the 2017-2018 season includes “Bye Bye Birdie,” and “SpyQuest, An Agent 0006½ Musical Comedy.”

For more information about El Dorado Musical Theatre’s shows; classes through EDMT’s Performing Arts Institute; tap companies, FanTAPulous and SpecTAPular; or its premier performing group, High Voltage, visit edmt.info.

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Live music and entertainment shows golden 1 center

500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento Information and ticket sales: 916-928-0000, golden1center.com Feb. 8

Feb. 28

Livin’ Like Hippies Tour

Passively Aggressive

Miranda Lambert Feb. 10

WWE Live Road to Wrestlemania

Lorde

With Mandisa, Danny Gokey, Ryan Stevenson and Finding Favour

March 17

Feb. 15 - 19

Disney on Ice: Follow Your Heart

Feb. 2

Pepper

With special guest J Ras and Higher Elevation Band Feb. 9

Carlos Mencia

Over-the-top comedy from the Mind of Mencia Feb. 16

Loverboy

Lovin’ every minute of classic hits Feb. 17

Valentine’s Soul Jam ‘18 Featuring Cameo and more

March 3

Xuan Phat Loc Vietnamese Concert Celebrate Spring Variety Show March 16

Night Ranger

Hot 80s hits bring on the night!

March 30

Wilson Phillips

A trio of perfectly blended harmonies March 31

Gladiator Challenge - Redemption

March 2

Adam Carolla

Take a walk on the Carolla side of comedy

B Street Theatre

2700 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento.

Tickets and information: 916-443-5300, bstreettheatre.org

One Man, Two Guvnors

Ricardo Arjona April 12

Gloria Trevi vs Alejandra Guzmán

Powerhouse Pub

614-D, Sutter St., Folsom. Tickets available at: powerhousepub.com Feb. 1

Brewers Grade Feb. 2

Power Play Feb. 3

Frank Hannon Feb. 8

Feb. 16

Wonderbread 5 Feb. 17

Dead Widow Carpenter and Grooveline Feb. 22

Moonshine Crazy

Eddie Ellsworth Wild Turkey Band

Feb. 9

Feb. 23

Feb. 10

Feb. 24

Takeout The Corduroys

Element of Soul 8 Track Massacre

Feb. 15

Nash Brothers

Capital Stage

2215 J St., Sacramento. Tickets and information:916-995-5464 or capstage.org.

Now through March 4 The story of out-of-work skiffle player Francis Henshall, who becomes separately employed by two men. As Francis desperately tries to keep the men from meeting and learning the truth about his double employment, he spins various plates in the air to hilarious results.

THE NETHER

Gandhi!

The Arsonists

Feb. 19- March 11 A middle school boy in detention learns deeper values in life when forced to read the life of Mahatma Gandhi. A delightful tale of awakening set to hip hop and Indian Classical music. Ages 8 and over.

Melodrama World Tour

Versus World Tour

Thunder Valley Casino Resort

1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln.

Information and ticket sales: 916-408-7777, thundervalleyresort.com.

March 12

Feb. 11

Tobymac, Hits Deep Tour 2018

Loverboy

Jeff Dunham

Now through Feb. 25

By Jennifer Haley, directed by Kirk Blackinton Advisory: intense adult themes.

March 14 – April 15

By Jacqueline Goldfinger, directed by Gail Dartez

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theater performances

Fresh

Red Hawk casino

1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville.

Tickets available at redhawkcasino.com.

Old Tyme Radio Show

Feb. 2

Feb. 16

Feb. 23

Country

The 80s

Classic Rock Top 40 Latin

Brewers Grade Feb. 3

Gotcha Covered Top 40 Dance Hits Feb. 9

Audioboxx Classic Rock Feb. 11

The Spazmatics

Feb. 17

Bobby Zoppi & the Corduroys Country

Fresh

Feb. 25

California Country Country

Feb. 18

Random Strangers Country

Buck Ford Country

Imagination Theater

El Dorado County Fair Grounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville Tickets and information: 530-642-0404, imaginationtheater.net

Love Letters

Feb. 9, 10, 16 and 17 Love Letters, directed by Maggie Bush, is a story of Andrew and Melissa, childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards.

Dinner theater at the Smith Flat House,2021 Smith Flat Road, Placerville. 530-621-1003.

Grapes of Wrath

7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, March 2-24 2 p.m. Sundays, March 4-25 John Steinbeck’s story of Tom Joad and his family forced from their farm in the Depression-era Oklahoma Dust Bowl and set out for California along with thousands of others in search of jobs, land, and hope for a brighter future.

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

OFF BROADWAY SERIES

Straight Camp

8 p.m. Feb. 2, 3, 9, 12, 16, 17; 4 p.m. Feb. 4, 11, 18 When high school basketball star Derik Nelson’s parents think he might be gay, they whisk him off to Camp Son Beam, a “pray-awaythe-gay” camp for sexually confused teens. Pitted against the camp’s bigoted and maniacal director, the campers must learn to overcome their differences, blur the line between “straight” and “gay.”

Duck Hunter Shoots Angel

8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 24 – March 18 The uproarious story of two bumbling Alabama brothers who have never shot a duck, but think they shot an angel. As they lament their fates in a murky swamp, they are chased by a cynical tabloid journalist and his reluctant photographer, who don’t believe any of it ­— until feathers, wings and a tiara are discovered along the way.

The play hysterically interweaves a love story, sibling rivalry, tawdry media, race relations and cultural stereotypes as the chase to find the angel builds to a crescendo in the swamp.

Family series

Choices

1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 4 Toby doesn’t want to go to summer camp. He’d rather stay home, alone in his room with his games. He has a bad attitude about everything until he is visited by three spooky friends, each with their own lesson. This fun musical teaches about the power of a positive attitude and taking a chance on friends.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 10 – March 18 Each night, 12 princesses sing the song that allows them secret passage into the enchanted forest. Once they arrive, the trees sparkle and chime with silver and gold leaves, beautiful music plays and the spirit of their mother watches over them. In the meantime, their father, the king, is perplexed, and the shoemaker and his apprentices are exasperated, but the princesses must dance.

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■ Entertainment

Upcoming

Live theater&music performances

Dublin Irish Dance: Stepping Out

Harris Center events calendar

10 College Parkway, Folsom. Tickets and information: 916- 608-6888,harriscenter.net.

Mummenschanz: You & Me

7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 Playful, inventive, compelling — Swiss-based theater troupe Mummenschanz has been thrilling audiences for 45 years with their unparalleled use of shadow, light, masks and objects.

Lenaea High School Theatre Festival

Feb. 2 -4 Celebrating the 62nd anniversary of the festival, more than 1,500 high school students from all over Northern California will compete in eight performance categories and participate in workshops and seminars throughout the weekend.

SBL Entertainment: Max Weinberg’s Jukebox

7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 The driving rhythmic force propelling Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band for 43 years, Max Weinberg is also known to millions of fans for his 17 year stint as the bandleader and comedic foil to talk show host Conan O’Brien.

Moscow Festival Ballet presents Swan Lake 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7

Giselle

7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 Moscow Festival Ballet was founded in the late ‘80s by Sergio Radchenko — legendary principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet — who sought an independent Russian company built from the highest classical elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballets.

Folsom Lake Symphony Passion and Drama

7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 Barber: Adagio for Strings, Haydn: Concertante, Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 “Pathetique”; Anita Fetsch Felix, violin; Alexandra Roedder, cello; Curtis Kidwell, oboe;

Jill Dowlat, bassoon. Four of our principal musicians solo in a classic gem flanked by powerful masterworks.

The Great Composers Chamber Music Series, Susan Lamb Cook and Friends

2 p.m. Feb. 11 With violinist Chase Spruill, violist Robert Levine, pianist Andrei Baumann, French Masterworks: Music by Debussy and Fauré

El Dorado Musical Theatre: 42nd Street

7 p.m. Feb. 16, 22, 23; 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 17,18, 24; 2 p.m. Feb. 18 and 25 A celebration of Broadway, Times Square, and the people who make the magic of musical theatre. Aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown PA, and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show.

International Guitar Night

Featuring Lulo Reinhardt, Calum Graham, Marek Pasieczny and Michael Chapdelaine 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 Each year, International Guitar Night’s founder Brian Gore invites a new cast of guitar luminaries from around the world for special concert tours highlighting the diversity of acoustic guitar music.

Dublin Irish Dance: Stepping Out

An Extravaganza of Sights and Sounds of Irish Culture 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 Through favorite Irish melodies, traditional steps and Celtic instrumentals, Dublin Irish Dance’s production tells a story of the Irish Immigration to America after the Great Famine of the mid-1800s.

Buddy The Buddy Holly Story

7:30 p.m. March 2; 2 and 7:30 March 3; 2 p.m. March 4 Buddy tells the story of Buddy Holly through his short yet spectacular career, and features the classic songs “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be The Day,” “Not Fade Away,” “Oh Boy,” Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba,” The Big Bopper’s “Chantilly Lace,” and many more.

Parsons Dance From New York City

7:30 p.m. March 6 Exuberant. Virtuosic. Sexy. With remarkable athleticism and stunning ensemble work, Parsons Dance brings exuberance, joy and passion to the stage, flawlessly fusing the movements of modern dance with the precision of a classical dance company.

Chris Smith/Scott Doherty Present Rockin’ Road To Dublin

7:30 p.m. March 7 Rockin’ Road to Dublin is the new sensation that combines the art of an Irish dance show, the power of a rock concert, all with the finish of a Broadway theatrical production.

Lee Rocker

7:30 p.m. March 8 Lee Rocker and the Stray Cats sold more than 10 million records, garnered an astounding 23 gold and platinum records worldwide, were music video pioneers of the MTV generation and secured their place in the history of rock and roll.

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless

8 p.m. March 9 Armed with only their wits, “Whose Line is it Anyway?” stars Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are taking to the live stages.

Prepare to laugh yourself senseless as these improv comedy masterminds make

up original scenes, songs and more from whatever you, the fans, suggest.

Folsom Lake Symphony: Construction Zone: Musicians At Work!

11 a.m. March 10 This low-cost family concert is an educational and a fun experience for all ages. Maestro Jaffe leads a fascinating exploration of how composers “construct” much of their music.

Complete with an instrument “petting zoo” and music ranging from classics by Mozart and Beethoven to “Pink Panther” and “Superman.”

Viva Vivaldi!

7:30 p.m. March 10; 2 p.m. March 11 In the midst of the revelry of 18th-century Venice, Antonio Vivaldi’s concertos have an energy and sweet expressiveness that have survived centuries. Sacramento Baroque Soloists present a program of Vivaldi Concertos including “Spring” from The Four Seasons, Il Proteo (concerto for violin and cello), and a hauntingly beautiful bassoon concerto featuring baroque bassoonist David Wells.

Zakir Hussain with Rakesh Chaurasia

7:30 p.m. March 10 Considered one of the greatest musicians of our time, Zakir Hussain is a renowned classical tabla virtuoso, acclaimed as one of India’s reigning cultural ambassadors. His playing is marked by uncanny intuition and masterful improvisational dexterity.

Folsom Lake Community Concert Association: Rhapsody & Rhythm The Gershwin Concert Experience 2 p.m. March 11 Rhapsody & Rhythm is the official multimedia concert event celebrating the ingenious music and legacy of George and Ira Gershwin.

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calendar of events

Submit events to: calendar@goldcountrymedia.com.

Valentine’s Day Carriage Rides See Feb. 14 listing.

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Saturday, Feb. 3

Peace. Love. & RockNRoll, a opening reception for Phill Evans, metal artist. Champagne, cheesecake and chocolates available plus live music by Jennifer Johnson. 5-9 p.m. Fire and Rain Gallery, 915 Sutter St., Ste 110, Folsom

Saturday, Feb. 10

20th Anniversary Chocolate Affair will be 6 p.m. Feb. 10 at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, presented by Soroptimist International of Placerville and Kiwanis Placerville Club. Proceeds from A Chocolate Affair support educational scholarships and other community and international projects.

Wine and beer tasting from local wineries and breweries, samples of food from local restaurants and caterers, auctions, and raffles are all part of this gala evening. Chocolate –Affair.com or call 530-3441476 for ticket purchase locations.

Wednesday, Feb. 14

Valentine’s Day Carriage Rides will be 5-9 p.m. at Steven Young Ampitheater, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills. Take a romantic ride around Town Center in a horse-drawn carriage. A red rose will be given at each ride. Info: edhtowncenter.com or 916933-3013 ext.203.

Wednesday, Feb. 28

Affair of the Heart is an evening of healthy food and wine, health screenings, featuring a cardiologist panel moderated by stand-up comedian/former “The Tonight Show” writer/heart attack survivor Frank King. Presented by Marshall Medical Center.

Health screenings: blood pressure, glucose and hearing, weight and body fat analysis; healthy bites; Bel Air exercise demos: by Cameron Park CSD Zen Zone; chair massage; essential oils, reiki therapy; wine tasting: Madroña Vineyards, Lava Cap Winery, Miraflores Winery, Mastroserio Winery; raffle prizes; Cameron Park Community Center 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park Info: 530-626-2894.

March 9-11

The semi-annual Friends of the Folsom Library Book Sale is March 9 - 11. Thousands of gently used books, most priced 50 cents to $2 (some items priced higher). For best selection, come 4-7 p.m. March 9 (free to Friends and military with ID).

9 a.m. -4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday free admission.

Sunday only: fill a standard-size grocery bag for $5.

Folsom Public Library, 411 Stafford St., Folsom. Info: foflib.org or 916-801-9179

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March 22-5

Spring Carnival at Town Center will include rides, carnival games and fun for all ages. 4- 10 p.m. at 2101 Vine Street., El Dorado Hills. Info: edhtowncenter.com or 916- 933-3013 ext.203.

Ongoing

Saturday Farmers’ Market around the Historic Railroad Turntable and Public Plaza in Historic Folsom every Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., year-round.

More than 40 farmers/vendors represented.

Certified farmers’ locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables. Freshly made baked goods, fresh eggs and dairy items, live music and more.

Please park in the parking structure located at 905 Leidesdorff St. at the corner of Reading and Leidesdorff streets. Info: 916-806-3989 or email info@bemoneysmartusa.org.

Third Saturday ArtWalk at Historic Main Street in Placerville. 5-9 p.m. Info: placerville-downtown.org.

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■ real estate

Photo By Bill sullivan

By Pat Quan

taX reForm? go run on the Johnny cash trail

At the beginning of last year, I wrote a column acknowledging that our world was going through a state of change and that 2017 had many changes in store. This column has never been about politics or policy. I write this column to be fun. My goal is to have my readers get excited about our community. Tax reform is one of the most talked about topics of this new year. Some think it may have a significant impact on real estate and the economy in this wonderful state that I’ve always called home.

While the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that the final legislation would benefit many homeowners and homebuyers, NAR projects that local markets in higher cost and higher tax areas will see a decline in home values. NAR also projects positive, but slower growth of 1 to 3 percent growth in 2018, due in part to continued low inventory (a repeated theme in my column regarding Folsom real estate).

While no one knows the actual impact this will have on California real estate, there are many experts voicing their opinions.

Sam Chandan, head of NYU’s Schack Institute of Real Estate comments that while a homeowner can deduct interest on mortgages up to only $750,000, that won’t hurt most of us. But the doubling of the standard deduction on federal income tax will be more consequential because it won’t make financial sense for many to continue to itemize deductions. As a result, they won’t be taking advantage of the mortgage interest deduction, a primary advantage of homeownership. Lawrence Yum, chief economist at National Association of Realtors comments that homeowners will also face a $10,000 cap on what they can deduct on state and local property taxes. This tax reform will make it even harder for some people to buy homes in areas like California. On the flip side, Chandan argues that the generous mortgage-interest deduction given by the federal government is basically an indirect subsidy to home purchases and has distorted home prices.

I found it interesting to see that the NAR report includes a scenario, outlining an example of a middle-class family of five and compares them as renters and as homeowners under each tax plan. They conclude that while the net tax is less than renting, the incentive to own a home is reduced because most of the tax benefits to owning a home have been taken away. Mark Zandi, a chief economist at Moody’s Analytics writes that the new tax law will 58 | Folsom lake entertainer

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cause homebuyers to rethink their situation. As a result, he thinks that home prices could fall by as much as 4 percent by summer of 2019.

While we are on the topic of taxes and money, note that El Dorado County will still honor Prop. 90 base transfers through Nov. 7. Prop. 90 provides homeowners the ability to buy a replacement home and not lose their older, lower base year. This program could save residents thousands of dollars on their property tax bill. If considering moving to El Dorado County, it’s a good idea to consider this proposition.

While there are other components to the tax plan, these topics have brought forth the most discussion in my real estate world.

Please consult your tax professional about your own personal situation.

So what’s going to happen? Who knows? We can only wait and see. But at press time, here’s some interesting notes: In 2017, in El Dorado Hills (EDH), the average home sold for almost $675,000, an increase of more than 5 percent compared to 2016. Folsom, average price is almost $520,000, up nearly 8 percent. What will 2018 bring? Right now, the average home on the market in El Dorado Hills is more than $1,000,000. OK, that may be deceiving as EDH has a bifurcated market with a lot of higher priced homes driving up the average price of the homes on the market. Even in early 2018, there’s been a 15 to 20 percent increase in the number of homes on the market in EDH and Folsom. An increase in homes coming on the market in January is fairly normal. December 2017 had an unusually low number of homes on the market as well.

I observe that people still want and need to buy their primary homes. Tax benefits and loan interest rates are factors in purchase and timing decisions and may affect the amount they can or will spend. But they keep on moving.

Enough of all this serious stuff, remember? This article is about fun. So, go see a movie in one of those awesome reclining seats at the Regal Theaters in El Dorado Hills. Eat a great meal at a fun restaurant. Me? I’m looking forward to Buckhorn Grill coming to the Palladio. Go for a bike ride or run on the Johnny Cash Trail.

Enjoy the area that we call home!

To contact Pat Quan, call 916-812-4341, email pquan@cbnorcal.com or go to PatQuan.com. BRE #01918240.

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