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BY BILL SULLIVAN | PHOTOS ARE COURTESY TO THE ENTERTAINER mazing Grace” is a classic Broadway musical that tells the story of one of the world’s most beloved songs and the man behind its inception so long ago. Now, fans of the Harris Center for the Arts will have the opportunity to experience this tale as the national tour of this Broadway classic will take to the stage in Folsom March 31-April 1 for one of very few multi-day runs on the schedule. The Folsom dates for “Amazing Grace” are part of a 23-week national tour that began in Washington, D.C. back in November and will
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conclude in El Paso, Texas, at the end of April. “Amazing Grace” is described as a captivating tale of romance, rebellion and redemption. This radiant production follows one man whose incredible journey ignited a historic wave of change and continues to be remembered today each and every time the popular hymn is performed. The story focuses on John Newton, a musically talented young Englishman who faces an uncertain future in challenging time. Coming of age as Britain sits atop an international empire of slavery, Newton finds himself torn between following in the footsteps of his father, a slave trader, or the accompaniment of his childhood sweetheart. Accompanied by his slave, Thomas, John embarks on a voyage on the high seas. When that journey finds him in his darkest hour, a transformative moment of self-reckoning inspires the classic anthem of hope that ultimately guides him home. The production is noted to be full of emotion and adventure in a story that captures the spirit of America’s most powerful quality, freedom.
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Gabriel Barre, who directed the original Broadway inception of “Amazing Grace,” led the musical as it prepared for its tour. Christopher Gattelli recreated his choreography from the Broadway production, while Keith Levenson provided the music direction. “Amazing Grace” is set to feature: Michael Burrell as John Newton, Russell Rinker as Captain Newton, Isaiah Bailey as Thomas/Pakuteh, and Eleanor Todd as Mary Catlett. Monique Elinor Barnes, Kelli Blackwell, Wyn Delano, Shannan E. Johnson, Jennifer Lyons Pagnard, David Sanborn, Joshua Simon, David Socolar, James Tarrant, Kanysha Williams, Jordan Campbell, Colleen Clancy, Nicki Elledge, Dion Montéz Jarrett, Da’Von Moody, Briana Gibson Reeves, Morgan Scott and Andrew Tarquinio will round-out the ensemble. ✶
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CELEBRATE MUSICAL LEGENDS BY BILL SULLIVAN | PHOTOS ARE COURTESY TO THE ENTERTAINER Over the past year, the music industry has lost far too many of its biggest stars. Now, one of the most nationally recognized music ensembles is coming to Harris Center to celebrate our musical legends that have been lost before their time. Australia’s Ten Tenors is set to bring Wish You Were Here to the Folsom’s Harris Center for the Arts. The Ten Tenors are one of Australia’s most illustriWISH YOU WERE HERE ous exWHEN: 7:30 P.M. MARCH 13; 2 AND 7:30 ports, often P.M. MARCH 14 WHERE: HARRIS CENTER , referred to 10 COLLEGE PARKWAY, FOLSOM. as the “vocal TICKETS: $39-$74 wonder MORE INFORMATION: HARRISCENTER. from down NET, 916-608-6888 under,” their upcoming performance will take the audience on a feel-good journey through some of the world’s greatest hits of all time, including numbers by David Bowie, Prince, Amy Winehouse, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, Whitney Houston and more. On their tour across America, it’s a fitting 20th anniversary for an ensemble which has played before 90 million people worldwide. “We were rehearsing Bowie’s “Heroes” in Melbourne for the very first time when news came to us of his death,” said Ten Tenors producer D.J. Wendt. “It had a marked impact on the band and performing that song has taken on a whole new meaning. While on tour just a few months later, we learned of the loss of Prince, another monumental talent, and as 2016 continued we knew our next album should pay tribute to those artists who departed before their time. We wanted to rise above the sadness to create a musical celebration to their respective lives and legacies.”
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■ EASTER CELEBRATIONS
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EASTER SUNRISE AT BEALS POINT, A FOLSOM FAMILY TRADITION BY RACHEL ZIRIN PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN Nearly six decades ago, Folsom resident Sharon Williams and her family celebrated their first Easter Sunday amidst the glow of sunrise at Folsom’s Beals Point. Now, 58 years later, Williams not only continues to attend the event, she and her family continue to organize the intimate holiday service that continues to draw attendees year after year. After moving here from the Midwest in 1960, Williams and her husband, the late Jim “Digger” Williams, attended their very first service at Beals Point and then made it a family tradition. Then one day, it all came to an end when the original organizers discontinued it. “We went there that year and didn’t know it wasn’t happening anymore,” Williams said. “So we just stayed there and we had our own service. We took our time and we celebrated in our own special way.” After the celebration that began somewhat awkward, turned very special for the Williams family, they made a decision to bring the service back to the community. “That year my daughter suggested we do it every year and we invite the community and do it in our own special way,” Williams said. “Since then, we’ve been doing it every year since, we only missed one because 16 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
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the weather was too bad.” The Beals Point service is anything but a silent one. The event offers a share of quiet time for prayer and worship, along with a spoken message and variety of music and singing, which is led by Williams and her family annually. Each year, the family witnesses so many people return and she sees a great deal of newcomers as well. “Many people come because they want to be brought back to the days when Jesus did rise, and you love him and want to be there,” she said. “Some have told me it is the only service they attend all year. It is pretty awesome. I like the fact that people want to come because it is a great way of celebrating outside, in the open. It’s beautiful every year.” This year the Beals Point sunrise service will take place on 6:30 a.m. on April 1. Anyone wishing to attend should plan to bring their own chairs, blankets, and coats for the cool morning temperatures. Parking is free for the event. ✶
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■ EASTER CELEBRATIONS
‘EGG-CELLENCE’ IN LOCAL FUN THE ENTERTAINERS’ GUIDE TO SELECT LOCAL EASTER EGG HUNTS STORY AND PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN
With Easter just around the corner, there are plenty of holiday-related events coming up before the end of the month that are sure to be “egg-cellent” forms of entertainment for the entire family. The Folsom Lake Entertainer has the details on a couple of local favorites so you can plan for your fun outing filled with eggs, bunnies and plenty of good old-fashioned hometown fun.
EL DORADO HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER
The Easter Bunny will be hopping into the El Dorado Hills Community Center to visit the boys and girls. From 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, activities include: arts and crafts, visit from the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt at 10 a.m. Areas will be roped off into four different age categories: 2 and younger, 3-4, 5-6, 7 and older. Plastic eggs will be hidden throughout the park filled with candy and assorted goodies. Event planners urge parents to make sure children bring their own baskets.
SPRING FLING AT PALLADIO
Families are welcome to come out for the annual Spring Fling 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the Palladio. This all-ages event will feature photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, lots of fun spring activities for kids, including a petting zoo with lots of baby farm animals. The Palladio Spring Fling is a free family friendly event. In case of rain, the event will be held in a covered area and takes place rain or shine. After the festivities, the Palladio offers a variety of dining and shopping options to enjoy for all ages.
EASTER HOPS INTO RANCHO CORDOVA
The Cordova Recreation and Park District (CRPD) hosts an annual Easter egg hunt and community celebration Saturday, March 26, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Hagan Community Park and Community Center. The event features free egg hunts at three time slots for children ages 10 and under, and the Easter Bunny will be available for photos. Attendees will enjoy games, music, face painting, inflatable houses, contests and prizes. The Kiwanis Club also hosts a pancake breakfast. Breakfast is $1 per person for adults and children are free. This is an annual fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club to support their community projects for children and youth in the Rancho Cordova area. For more information on this event, visit the Rancho Cordova Recreation and Park District website at crpd.com.
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FOLSOM’S EGGSTRAVAGANZA
In Folsom, the City Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting one of the area’s largest events. The annual Spring Eggstravaganza is scheduled for Saturday, March 31. This event takes place in the heart of the city on multiple fields of Lembi Park from 8 to 11 a.m. Not only will the Eggstravaganza host a hoopla of family friendly activities, it will feature multiple vendors in which the city requires to provide interactive activities for children, adding even more fun to the already well-planned event. The egg hunts begin at 10 a.m. sharp on four fields separated by ages. Routinely the event has offered a special “adult” egg hunt to conclude the morning activities which can be entertaining to both participate or just spectate. Each year, this event attracts more than 4,000 guests. It provides a great opportunity for the community to come together and meet the city, staff, police, fire, zoo, library and the enjoy the park facilities. For detailed information on this free event and the different age groups and activities, visit folsom.ca.us and check out the event calendar.
THE AQUA-EGG HUNT
Yes, you read that correctly. On Saturday, March 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. the Aqua Bunny will be hopping into the El Dorado Hills Community Pool to make a big splash in our community. For this unique event, a basket will be provided for children to join in an aquatics egg hunt with plastic eggs floating on top and scattered along the bottom of the heated pool. Eggs will be exchanged for goodies. The Aqua-Egg Hunt will start at 2:30 p.m. Gates will open 2 p.m. and the Aqua Bunny will be available for photos prior to taking the plunge. Please note that pre-registration is required for this event and can be done at eldoradohillscsd.org.
EL DORADO HILL TOWN CENTER
For those up the hill, the El Dorado Hills Town Center will host its own Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 24, this year. This event is part of three big days of fun, combined with the local Spring Carnival that opens on Thursday, March 22, and runs through March 24. Town Center invites all residents to join in on the Easter celebration from 10 a.m. to noon on March 24 at the Steven Young Amphitheater. The egg hunt will be split off into different age zones. Inside all 7,000 eggs will be candy and toys and many of them will have a free gift. Kids will be able to go on a scavenger hunt to local businesses to pick up their free gifts. This event also attracts thousands of guests, so be sure to arrive early to ensure a good parking spot and an egg-cellent experience for all. For more information, go to edhtowncenter.com.
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Opened in 2012 in the Palladio, Apricot Lane Boutique is the perfect mix of trendy and comfort with this season’s styles. Chani Courtright took over ownership in October of 2016, and said her boutique is an all around fun place to be if you are looking for the full shopping experience. Since living in Folsom for 26 years and raising her children here, Courtright said owning a business in this very town felt right. Walk into Apricot Lane and instantly feel welcome as a sales associate greets you. Look around and hear the soothing music. As customers gather items off the racks, a sales associate kindly takes the items and puts them in a dressing room. Once the customer is ready to try on the items, the room is all set. This trendy boutique has almost one-of-a-kind pieces as Courtright and Store Manager Sasha Nunley hand pick each item. “We don’t order much of each piece, so everything is a unique find,” Nunley said. “We only get six of each piece. If you see something you like, get it while you see it because if you come back next week for it and you thought it was cute, someone else thought so too and it might be gone.” Apricot Lane does not reorder anything, so if you like something, chances are you won’t see it again. “Boutique shopping is all about unique items, so if we find a best seller, we don’t reorder, we move on to finding the next best seller,” Nunley said. Located in the Palladio, Apricot Lane also offers unique pieces of jewelry, shoes, purses and sunglasses. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
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“Each piece is hand-picked by Chani and me, so it’s very local because we know what our customers are looking for as far as trends,” Nunley said. “Right now, we are seeing a lot of jumpers. They used to be for the uber trend-setters, but now, the jumpers are mainstream.” Nunley also said florals are coming back in season as we head into spring. She said trends are gearing more toward fitted tops and copped tops, compared to the recent trend of baggy boho. “This time of year, everyone wants to be a little brighter, so we are seeing some softer blues, light pinks, bright pinks, some greens and mauve. Mauve is now a color you can wear all year round,” she said. “We are also seeing a lot of polka dots and strips, so the 70s are coming back.” Courtright said she loves coming to work because everyone is always friendly and having fun. “Boutiques have a very homey feel. We welcome everyone in. Everyone who works here is so cheery and wants to make sure our customers find exactly what they are looking for,” Courtright said. “We also enjoy styling; we will dress you up. Some women come in and say they don’t have any style, but no problem, we got you covered. We throw them into a dressing room and start dressing them.” Currently at Apricot Lane, students getting ready for prom can come find their dream dress for their big night. “We keep track of who bought what dress from what school. No girl wants to show up at prom and have the same dress as someone else,” Nunley said. “If a girl from Folsom High School gets a dress, no other girl from Folsom High School can buy that same dress. It doesn’t guarantee there won’t be someone won’t have the same dress, but at least they know they didn’t get it from us.” Apricot Lane is a mother-daughter shopping experience. The store carries items for all ages, so Grandma can go shopping with Mom and the daughter, and everyone will find something they like. ✶
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RUNWAY AND BUTTON UP BOUTIQUE: FOUR STORES STRONG Robin Bernardoni opened her first little boutique in February 2009, and at the time, she didn’t know she would become so successful. Nine years and four stores later, Bernardoni has made a name for herself. She opened Runway Boutique, located in El Dorado Hills, when she decided to follow her passion for clothing and fashion. With the top high-end brand names, her store became one of the few in the area that grew in popularity while others fell during the recession. Three years later, Bernardoni opened up her second location in the Palladio, but under a different name. “The two stores are very close in proximity, and we were going to do something completely different, so we changed the name in Folsom to Button Up Boutique. We ended up selling the same brands though,” she said. “We keep the store inventories different only because we have a customer-base that shops at both, so we didn’t want the same items in both stores.” After much success, Bernardoni opened her third location, and second Button Up Boutique, in the Roseville Fountains in 2014. After looking for a new location with different clientele, she decided on her fourth location in Midtown which opened in November 2017. “We are a denim, tops and vacation-wear boutique. We have a casual side, as well as items for work and weekends out,” she said. “We pride ourselves on selling ageless fashion. We have items for all ages, and that’s how I buy — to meet a variety of needs. We also have unique pieces of jewelry, handbags and accessories.” Bernardoni said one of her favorite things about her stores is that she can really tailor it to her customers. “We find what our customers like and if something isn’t popular, we will replace it with a new brand,” she said. “We will have regulars ask about different brands, so I will look them up and pretty soon, we’ll have it. It’s nice being in touch with the shoppers, but also as the buyer because I learn what my customers are looking for and I can cater to their likes.” Button Up and Runway both have various premium denim brands such as Paige, Articles of Society, Hudson and more. Another thing Bernardoni enjoys about her stores is the personal shopping experience. “We are all personal shoppers. We are all about creating an experience where people have fun while their shopping,” she said. “We will exchange numbers with shoppers and keep up with them on their clothing needs, such as what they are missing in their closet or if they are going on vacation. If something comes in that we know they would like, we’ll let them know. We are all about being on a first-name basis with our customers.” With a team of 20 women, Bernardoni said going to work every day is always fun. “Everyone gets along and its great to be able to get in girl-time at work,” she said. “It’s a good support system; it is so much more than just shopping.” ✶
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Pour - o COFFEE HOUSE OPENS AFTER FARMERS’ MARKET FOLLOWING
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- over style at Bravo BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN
If you are looking for a freshly made coffee, concocted just the way you like it, Bravo Coffee Bar may be your next stop. Opened on Sutter Street at the end of January, Bravo will lure you in with just the aroma in the hallway. Nothing says fresh more than having coffee beans ground and brewed right in front of your eyes — literally. Owner Angie Pope brews her drinks using the pourover method, which is not too common. Pope has worked in the food industry her whole career. From managing a deli at Raley’s, specializing in the art of coffee at Peet’s Coffee, to having her own mobile hot dog cart, Pope combined her knowledge of mobile food service and coffee to bring the HOURS: 6 A.M.-6 P.M. MONDAY – THURSDAY; com6 A.M.-8 P.M. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY; 9 A.M.-6 munity P.M. SUNDAY Bravo WHERE:813 SUTTER ST., SUITE C, FOLSOM Coffee INFORMATION: 916-803-8742, BRAVOCOFFEEBAR.HOMESTEADCLOUD.COM Bar. “I worked at Peet’s Coffee on and off for four years, and at the time, I was running a hot dog cart. It was stolen, so I decided to start selling local coffee beans at the farmers’ market,” she said. “After research, I learned beans don’t sell well, so I started making cups of coffee out of the beans I was selling. The pour-over bar was the easiest method I found to brew coffee when you’re mobile. It’s freshly ground and brewed at the time it is ordered.” After becoming a popular stop for farmers’ market shoppers as well as at special events, Pope became a multi-roaster vendor. Later, she developed her own syrups and sauces to go with her coffee. Pope’s farmers’ market customers have been requesting she open a store front so they have a place to get their coffee every morning, and after two-and-a-half years, she did it. Located at 813 Sutter St., Suite C, Bravo now caters to the community every day. While there is a store
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■ FOLSOM DINING products from the farmers’ market such as local honey, beans, pastries, fresh-cut flowers, smoked salmon, jams and jellies. Pope said she loves being her own boss, but her favorite thing about her coffee shop is her customers. “I have a passion for customer service and hospitality. To be able to put that together with a great product creating a great cup of coffee for someone that makes them happy, in that aspect, it makes me happy,” she said. “It’s fun, and I get to be with all my kids. They all work here. I get to be a mom and a business owner at the same time.” In the future, Pope said she hopes to be a one-stop-shop with prepared salads and sandwiches. She said she wants people to be able to come get a coffee and a lunch for later, or a couple of items on their way home. “When customers come in, they can expect friendly service and a great cup of coffee with homemade ingredients,” she said. ✶
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front, Bravo will still be present at the Folsom farmers’ market on Saturdays, Pope said. Bravo offers a variety of coffee and teas that everyone can enjoy. Hot or iced, customers can order their coffee with vanilla cream, chocolate crème, hazelnut crème, maple crème, as well as the black walnut, or just plain black. The kiosk counter the pour-over station sits on could not have been made more perfect for Bravo, as by coincidence, it is stained with coffee. There is no shortage of unique teas at Bravo with blackberry mango, raspberry lychee, cinnamon orange, chai and many more. In addition to coffee and tea, Bravo will be incorporating many local 28 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
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Historic Folsom
HISTORIC HAPPENINGS
WHERE EVERY DAY IS SATURDAY
PHOTO BY BILL SULLIVAN
BY JUDY COLLINSWORTH
Are you looking for something fun and different? If so, Historic Folsom can fill the bill. We have something exciting, entertaining, or educational happening every single day in the district. Below is just a glimpse of what’s happening here. On Saturdays, enjoy our farmers’ market in the plaza from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Listen to live music while you sip on fresh coffee from Karen’s Bakery or Bravo Coffee and shop from your favorite farmers. On Saturday evening, the live music begins at 6:30 p.m. at Unwind, and then at 9 p.m. at Powerhouse, and Scarlets, and at 9:30 p.m. at the Folsom Hotel. On Sundays, meander the galleries; have you been to Fire and Rain recently? If not, it’s time to go back. Then, grab an ice cream at Sweet Dozen Cones or Snook’s and enjoy live music (all acoustic) happening at the Folsom Hotel beginning at 3 p.m. Or head over to the Powerhouse Pub for the best blues in town, also beginning at 3 p.m. Stick around until 7 p.m. for Blues Open Jam at Powerhouse Pub. Mondays mean fun and games here in Historic Folsom. Drop into Fat Rabbit on Mondays for Game Night, hosted by the Game Getaway. The fun begins at 6 p.m. Tuesdays are TRIVIA Night, which is hosted by The Gaslight Company. Go for a beer and stay for the trivia. Also, on Tuesdays is Live Band Karaoke at the Powerhouse Pub. Feel like a rock star. Wednesday. Get through the mid-week slump by treating yourself to a massage or pedicure. We have over 10 salons to choose from. Later, get your groove on at Open Mic Night at The Gaslight at 7 p.m. or Open Mic Jam at Folsom Hotel at 9 p.m. Thursdays are a great day to visit. Did you know we have 15 restaurants in the historic district that are open for lunch? Many of them have outdoor balconies or patios. Stick around for Country Night with line dance lessons beginning at 9 p.m. at the Powerhouse Pub. Or drop into the Folsom Hotel at 9:30 for karaoke night.
Friday at last. Kick off your weekend here. Hit Unwind from 5:30-8 p.m. for their weekly featured tastings. After the wine, it’s time to get on the dance floor to show off your improved dancing skills. At 9 p.m., the featured band hits the stage at Powerhouse Pub and Folsom Hotel. Congratulations! You’ve made it through an entire week of entertainment here in the district. But wait. There’s SO much more. Come to a cooking demo at We Olive or sign up for a furniture painting classes with Not Too Shabby or La Vintage Pink Door. Or come to The Bag Lady’s monthly artist reception. There are group painting sessions at The Painted Cork, or semi-private painting lessons with Kirk Miller Art Studio, Edward Mallory or The Pastel Painter. You’re looking for live theater, you say? We have that, too. Our very own Sutter Street Theatre performs here regularly and also holds classes. Love history? Check out our museums and take a walking tour. Find out where the underground tunnels are and which buildings are haunted. Need to entertain a group? Book Mystique Dining for an exquisite dinner and magic show. This isn’t your ordinary magic; these magicians are from Vegas, baby. Or if your need to entertain is even more daring, check out the new Escape Folsom, due to open by the time this article is printed. If it’s exercise you are after, we have Kaia Fit and OMGCycle, along with miles of trails with plenty of room to get your wiggles out. Bring the kids and the pets and enjoy the finest and friendliest place around. Save the date, April 15 for the Spring Arts & Crafts Fair from 9-4 p.m. Shop for Mother’s or Father’s Day, your graduate or yourself. This is sure to be an epic shopping day with 200 vetted crafters. If you want more information on any of the classes or events mentioned above, visit: historicfolsom.org, email: info@historicfolsom.org or call: 916-985-7452. Hope to see you in Folsom Historic District soon.
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‘SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE’ BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN
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CANYON GRILL AND ALEHOUSE NEW OWNER GETS TASTE OF SUCCESS Manny Balalis is the new owner of Canyon Grill and Alehouse, and he is working toward success. Balalis brings his fun and friendly personality to the table when it comes to his restaurant, and it really shows in the atmosphere. Balalis took over in October of last year and said he has had so much fun in past three months and is excited to watch the restaurant grow. “We are a family-owned sports bar and restaurant with something for everyone who comes in,” he said. “I want to make a difference, and I want people to remember their experience here.” Canyon Grill and Alehouse may have a simple menu, but the selection and tastes are anything but. “We have bar fare such as chicken wings, calamari burgers and sandwiches, but also have healthy entrées such as the salmon entrée, tri-tip, salads and more. We shrunk the size of the menu, but we really tried to hit all the areas for what people’s food needs are,” Balalis said. Balalis said when it comes to his food, he wants to make sure the level of quality is consistent for every single meal. “Whenever you come in, it will taste the same and look the same. We want to keep the consistency,” he said. “We have all new cooks, servers and bartenders who also understand the consistency of customer service as well as the mixology for our drinks.” This family-friendly restaurant and sports bar is a great place to take the family out to on weekends, especially since there is live music and special wine tasting events, twice a month. “We have a full bar and 20 taps of micro beers that rotate regularly,” he said. “We wanted to focus on the local region breweries as well as the wineries. Twice a month on Friday evenings, we have wine tasting from local wineries.” When asked what his favorite thing about his restaurant was, he said meeting everyone. “This is a whole new experience for me. I love meeting new people from the area in a great, comfortable environment,” Balalis said. “I recently joined the Folsom Chamber of Commerce, and I have to say they are an unbelievable group of people. They are really active with their members and want to see their members be successful. I’m really excited about it.” On top of the large parking lot available, Canyon Grill and Alehouse has a comfortable patio area that is perfect for spring and summer afternoon meals, especially with a craft cocktail in hand. “Come in and try us out. We have a friendly, fun atmosphere with some great staff,” Balalis said. ✶
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GOOD BEER. GOOD FOOD. GOOD SERVICE. BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN
DOYLE’S PUB HAS 18 TAPS If you are looking for that homey-feel away from home, Doyle’s Pub and Taproom may be your new spot. Hidden in a historic shopping center at the end of E. Bidwell Street, this little gem is not what it appears from the outside. Owners Melanie Ottersen and Pat Doyle opened their hometown pub in 2015 and strive to bring guests exactly what they want — good beer, good food and good service. The two partners, in life and business, met nearly 10 years ago in the restaurant industry and combined have close to 30 years of experience. “This is what we have always done,” Doyle said. “I think it was just a natural progression for us to open our own place. A few years back, we saw craft beer kind of take a head, and we thought
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it was a good opportunity.” With 18 taps, Doyle’s has a variety of options for any beer drinker. Ottersen said they have a balanced list, and it was important to them that they had something for everyone. Doyle said all the taps rotate regularly, but there is always one that never changes. “It was really important for us to have one beer on tap that is really light and easy to drink,” Ottersen said. Doyle’s has their own light brew made especially for them by Tap It Brewing Company. Doyle’s may be beer-driven, but they offer much more. For the non-beer drinker, Doyle’s also has a full bar and bartenders with experience and skills. Doyle said they know how to make a good drink. “We’re beer-driven, but I am definitely proud of our food. I think our food is awesome,” Ottersen said. “We make a lot of our items in-house which I think makes a big difference.” Doyle’s menu is simple and straightforward, but well-thought out. At Doyle’s customers can count on fresh ingredients and fresh food. “None of our meats are frozen; our produce is always fresh,” Doyle said. “Something that means more work on our end, but the end result is a much better product. We have the best wings in Folsom. I wish there was some kind of secret, but it’s just fresh products.” Popular menu items include the Doyle burger, nachos, the bacon grilled cheese, the southwest barbecue chicken salad, wings and more, Ottersen said. Something unique that Doyle’s offers on their menu is called Roll the Dice. For $3.50, customers will get a die to roll. On the bar there are canisters labeled one through six. Whatever number the die lands on, the customer gets a shot of whatever is under the corresponding numbered canister. “That is our No. 1 selling drink. It’s a lot of fun,” Doyle said. “We originally did it to get rid of some bottles we didn’t use, but it just took off. Now we’re searching for fun bottles to put in there.” Another unique aspect of Doyle’s is there is a fridge in the back full of rare bottles for purchase. When asked what the favorite part about their business was, Doyle and Ottersen both said working together. “My favorite part is working with my partner, my mate,” Doyle said. “Some people can’t imagine
spending a bunch of time with their significant other, but we met at work, so it has always been natural for us. I personally like getting up and going to work, and she’s here.” Ottersen said she doesn’t know if they would have opened Doyle’s if one of them did it without the other. “It’s nice to be together. We are here all the time,” she said. “We enjoy the fruits of our labor. We’re successful, we’re doing well and we did it together.” When it all comes down to it, Doyle said the bottom line is they thrive on treating their customers the right way. “There are a lot of places that have let their service fall by the wayside, but it is something we take very seriously,” he said. “We want to give the people what they want.” ✶ MARCH 2018 | 35
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THE ROAD TO AMGEN 2018 JOHNNY CASH TRAIL TO GET NATIONAL ATTENTION
BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTO BY BILL SULLIVAN The following is the second in a series produced by the staff of the Folsom Lake Entertainer and the Folsom Telegraph on what to expect as the Amgen Tour of California makes its return to Folsom this spring. The cycling route for the major leagues of cycling 2018 Amgen Tour of California race has been released, and Stage 6 will give Folsom’s Johnny Cash Trail national recognition on cycling’s biggest stage. Stage 6 takes place May 18 and will begin with a breakfast party around 8 a.m. at Rodeo Park. This will give the community an exclusive opportunity to hang out with the competition riders, said Robert Goss, director of the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department. The race itself will begin with a “neutral roll-out” at 9:45 a.m. and will be led by racers who have won various categories up until Stage 6. “You can come early and join the meet and greet with the riders, get an autograph, talk with them, and have some breakfast,” Goss said. “It’s a great opportunity to see the riders up close when they are relaxed and willing to talk before the ride.” This early morning start is different than the past three instances Folsom hosted the Tour of California — in 2011, which was a pass-through; and in 2014 and 2016, which were time trails. And, unlike the past years, road closures will be short. “In 2014 and 2016, we locked down the northern part of the city in terms of closing roads to do the event. Surprisingly, we didn’t get a lot of complaints,” Goss said. “This start is different. From the point the riders start at 9:45 a.m. to the time they leave the city limits is about 15 minutes. It will be kind of like a parade for approxi36 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
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Amgen on TV THE STAGE 6 EVENT WILL BE INTERNATIONALLY TELEVISED FROM 2-4 P.M. MAY 18 ON NBC. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA, GO To AMgEnTouRoFcAlIFoRnIA. COM.
Graphic by Jamie Hazelton. mately the first three-and-a-half miles.” Once the “neutral roll-out” begins, the pro peloton of 125 riders will make their way down the Johnny Cash Trail, over Robber’s Ravine Bridge and under Prison Road. When they reach E. Natoma, they will turn right and then make a left onto Green Valley Road, which is where the official zero kilometer start point is. Following Green Valley Road, Stage 6 will take riders through Placerville to Pleasant Valley Road, Sly Park Road and onto Mormon Emigrant Trail, leading the cyclists through Tragedy Springs and Kirkwood. After, the route takes the contestants through Hope Valley to Sheridan, and as they cross into Nevada, they will finish with a categorized one climb at Daggett, finishing in South Lake Tahoe. The overall race winner will likely be determined by this stage and the final miles into South Lake Tahoe. Stage 6 is a mere 122 miles with seven categorized climbs and a total of 16,000 feet in climbing that will last up to six hours, Goss said. “Sixteen thousand feet uphill is a far amount more than climbing Mount Whitney from coast to peek. Mount Whitney is about 14,500 feet,” he said. “This makes for a very difficult day. What’s unique is where this stage is in the race. It’s the day before the conclusion. The final stage is in Sacramento, which is relatively flat.” For those interested in participating in the morning breakfast party at Rodeo Park, Stafford Street will be closed to vehicles. Limited parking will be available. Goss said everyone is encouraged to ride their bike to the event, as there will be bike parking available. Lorraine Poggione, manager of the Folsom Municipal Landscape Services Division, said there will be multiple observation spots for those who do not plan to attend the breakfast party. Poggione recommended observations spots such as along the Johnny Cash Trail, but not on the trail, the corner of Natoma and East Natoma streets at the future Johnny Cash Park, Along the north side of E. Natoma Street, the corner of Blue Ravine Road and E. Natoma Street, along Green Valley Road, as well as on top of the Morman Island Auxiliary Dam. “No teams have been announced at this time, but there is a good possibility we will have some local characters back in the race,” Goss said. ✶
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RECIPES ■ WINE COLUMN
Thinking of owning your own vineyard? Think again.
BY ERIK LOIGOM
Most people think that owing a winery is a glamorous industry to be in, well you need to take it into perspective, it’s a tough and expensive lifestyle. If you start from scratch, it takes a huge investment. The location of your land purchase will determine the best type of grape variety that is suitable based on soil and weather conditions. Purchase of root stock, each vine produces on average about one gallon of wine, so you are looking at a lot of plantings. Besides the root stock, you will need end posts for each row, row posts to establish your trellis, irrigation systems with a drip system, pump and filters. Then comes the hard part — waiting for that first harvest. Over the next several years, the young vines will need lots of care and attention, including judicious watering, proper pruning and protection from pests and disease. Fast-forward three years. This year, the vineyard will finally produce full, delicious bunches of grapes. During this three-year waiting period, you would have established your building for production, storage, testing lab and possibly a tasting room. Finally, your first harvest. Pick the grapes at the right time as it’s the flavor profile of the grape that determines pick date. Before hand, you would have purchased picking bins, a de-stemmer, fermentation bins, barrels pumps for transferring the juice into your barrels. Having completed your first vintage, now another waiting period commences as your wine matures in your barrels. Now it’s time to purchase bottles, corks and cartons. This could be a minimum of 12 months for red wines before you bottle your first vintage. The wine has to rest in the bottle before it can be sold. In the meantime, you have designed your label, got it approved by the government authorities. Now it is up to the consumer to determine the quality of your product. Other issues that need to be addressed are licensing, payment of appropriate taxes depending on the alcohol level of your wine. This is a very brief summary, there are a lot more issues to be addressed. As the old saying goes, How to make a small fortune?, take a large fortune and get into establishing a winery. Erik Loigom is the owner of UnWined in Folsom. He can be reached at 916-357-5500.
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■ AMADOR CAVES
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BLACK CHASM CAVERN OFFERS YEAR ROUND THRILLS IN AMADOR BY BILL SULLIVAN | PHOTOS ARE COURTESY
Just a few miles south of Folsom, in the heart Amador County, just outside the quaint village of Volcano sits a unique tourist attraction that offers educational thrills all year long. Black Chasm Cavern was designated a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service in 1976 after being recommended by local members of the National Speleological Society, and as such is considered a “nationally significant natural area.” Visitors to the cave are enchanted by the beauty of a wide variety of formations including stalactites, stalagmites, flow-stones and the vast arrays of rare helictite crystals, for which Black Chasm Cavern is justly famous. Above ground, kids love the gemstone mining at the mining flumes right outside the Visitors Center. On the 50-minute guided walking tour, descend a series of stairs and walkways that loop around the formation covered caverns walls. Here, flowstone interspersed with stalactites, draperies and helictites compete for space above the stairways. In the Colossal Room, a platform seemingly suspended in midair hangs above a 80-foot drop to small glimpses of the jewel-like Lake Reflection below, made bright turquoise by naturally occurring calcium bicarbonate. Visit the 3,000-square-feet visitors center and gift shop with displays from the “Matrix” movie trilogy (Black Chasm was the inspiration for the huge cavern set in the second and third movies). Learn about the recent exploration ad mapping of the cave, and browse the science, nature, and souvenir merchandise, including a large selection of minerals to start or expand upon a gem and mineral collection. ✶
Black Chasm Cavern ACTIVITIES:
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Step back in time
with modern-day offerings at Provisions BY MICHELE SMITH | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER In the bygone days of the California Gold Rush, the local general store was a central component to the social fabric of the community. Up and down the Mother Lode, when a town began to come together, the general store was inevitably one of the first businesses to pop up. The general store served not only as a place to buy groceries, but also a gathering place to meet friends, exchange the latest gossip and perhaps even have a cold, well-deserved beer. It often served as the post office as well. Sutter Creek Provisions, located conveniently on Main Street in Sutter Creek, brushes with those historic echoes. The building built in 1890, encapsulates two
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parts of Sutter Creek and Amador County, that are inextricably intertwined, gold mining and wine making. Built by the Soracco family in 1890, it remains one of the soundest historic structures in the Mother Lode. Interestingly enough, though gold was certainly around to be dug up, Soracco never soiled his hands carving out the local hillsides. He struck gold in his own fashion by provisioning mining gear to local miners and treasure seekers. As a result, the Soracco family was able to lay claim to most of eastern Sutter Creek and a majority of this land is still in the family today. What Derin Sexton and his family have created is a modern-day version of the general store. In contrast there is nothing historical of the food, wine, and beer offerings. The mercantile portion of the store features local and imported food items, charcuterie, cheeses and much more. The selection of these gourmet and hard-to-find delicacies have HOURS: DRAUGHT ROOM OPENS AT NOON; MAINS STORE OPENS AT 11 A.M.; WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY clearly been chosen by someone WHERE: 78 MAIN ST., SUTTER CREEK who has eloquent taste, and has CONTACT: 209-267-8034 a great passion for food, cheese and wine. The best thing about Provisions is unquestionable the surprises on tap. Yes. There is beer in wine country. After a day of winetasting, a nice cold beer is always a welcome reprieve and Provisions is the perfect place to do so. The 13 taps are varied with a balance of hard-to-find, unusual beers, and tried and true favorites. The choices also extend to a thoughtful and interesting wine list. Another wonderful thing about Provisions is that it is very welcoming to families. It is not so much a bar, as it what the Italians call a trattoria and the French call “un café.” On Sunday afternoons you can count on seeing lots of local families spending time and laughing together, while enjoying great beverages, a relaxing setting and live music. ✶
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An Evening of Mystery with Sherlock Holmes 7 p.m. March 2, 3, 9,10, 23, 30, 31; 2 p.m. March 25 Baker Street West, 2nd floor to Hein & Company Bookstore 204 Main St., Jackson 209-223-2215 bakerstreetwest.com Kennedy Mine Tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Kennedy Gold Mine 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson kennedygoldmine.com/index.html 209-223-9542 Motorcar Rail Ride 10 a.m.-4 p.m. second Saturdays March through November Boarding at rail crossing on Highway 104, between Highway 88 and Ione. Ione Tom Correa 925-980-7069 AmadorCentral.com/Events Open Mic Night 5:30 p.m. third Thursdays Rosebud’s Cafe 26 Main St., Jackson 209-257-0227 facebook.com/RosebudsCafe Daffodil Hill 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily mid-March to mid-April, weather permitting Opening and closing dates vary every year, depending on the weather. call 209-296-7048 first to ensure that Daffodil Hill is open. Daffodil Hill 18310 Rams Horn Grade, Volcano 209-296-7048 Facebook.com/DaffodilHill “The Sunshine Boys” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays April 27-May 20 Cobblestone Theatre 16142 Main St., Volcano volcanotheatre.org/the-miracle-worker/ Facebook.com/VolcanoTheatreCompany
MARCH EVENTS
Concert with Curtis Salgado 8-10 p.m. March 2 Sutter Creek Theatre 44 Main St. Sutter Creek 916-425-0077 suttercreektheatre.com
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Amador County Day 10 a.m-5 p.m. March 3 Kennedy Gold Mine 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson 209-223-9542 KennedyGoldMine.com Behind the Cellar Door March 3 and 4 Amador Vintners Association 9310 Pacific St., Plymouth 209-245-6992, AmadorWine.com cellarpass.com/behind-the-cellar-doortickets-1989?p=537690 Soroptomist Tea & Tiaras 1p.m. March 3 St. Katharine Drexel Parish Center 11361 Prospect Drive, Jackson 209-790-5049, bethar@outlook.com Facebook.com/ SoroptomistInternationalAmadorCounty Sunset Snowshoe Trek 4:30 p.m. March 3, 10, 17 State Highway 88, located 1/4 mile east of Kirkwood Drive Reservations: 209-258-7248 KirkwoodXC@VailResorts.com Dress to the Nines 4:30-9 p.m. March 4 Reservations: 209-245-3463 Taste Restaurant, 9402 Main St., Plymouth restauranttaste.com “Twelve Angry Jurors” 7 p.m. March 9 and 16 Giles Turner Performing Arts Center Amador High School 330 Spanish St., Sutter Creek 209-267-0108 AmadorHighDrama.com/MLDF Facebook.com/AmadorDrama A Taste of the Arts 8 a.m.-2p.m. March 10 County Arts Council 11A Randolph St., Sutter Creek 209-267-9038, amadorarts.org Trivia Challenge 3 p.m. March 10 Highway House Restaurant 609 S Highway 49, Jackson 209-223-3886, Art long, 209-217-6002 rotaryjackson@gmail.com Facebook.com/RotaryClubofJacksonCA Jacksonrotary.org
Missy Raines 8-10 p.m. March 9 Sutter Creek Theatre 44 Main St., Sutter creek 916-425-0077 suttercreektheatre.com Tom Rigney & Flambeau 8-10 p.m. March 10 Sutter Creek Theatre 44 Main St., Sutter Creek 916-425-0077, suttercreektheatre.com Bunsen to Beaker 5K Race 7:30 p.m. Mach 17 Detert Park Highway 49/88, Jackson, 209-257-1950 Facebook.com/BunsenToBeaker5KRace Dandelion Days 8 a.m.-5p.m. March 17 and 18 Historic Downtown Main Street, Jackson JacksonLionsClub.org/DandelionDays Dandelion Days Free Shuttle March 17 and 18 AmadorTransit.com, 209-267-9395 St Patrick’s Day at Imperial Hotel 5 p.m. March 17 Imperial Hotel Restaurant & Saloon 14202 Old Hwy 49, Amador City 209-267-9172, mperialamador.com St Patrick’s Dance Party 8 p.m. March 17 Gold Country Lounge 81 W. Ridge Road, Sutter creek 209-223-3334, goldcountrylanes.com Old Sutter Creek Flea Market 6 a.m.-2 p.m. third Sundays Italian Picnic Grounds Highway 49, Sutter Creek, 661-609-1464 oldsuttercreekfleamarket@gmail.com Amador Flower Farm Spring Fling 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 24 and 25 Amador Flower Farm & nursery 22001 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth 209-245-6660 AmadorFlowerFarm.com/Events Tempest: Celtic Rock 8-10 p.m. March 24 Sutter Creek Theatre 44 Main St., Sutter Creek 916-425-0077, suttercreektheatre.com Annual Pinot Noir Tasting 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 28 Taste Restaurant and Wine Bar 9402 Main St., Plymouth 209-245-3463, restauranttaste.com
Astronomy In the Upcountry 6-8 p.m. March 29 and 30 Pioneer Vet’s Hall 25155 Buckhorn Ridge Road, Pioneer 209-223-6349, kgoehner@amadorgov.org Come to the Star Party April 1 at Mollie Joyce Park, 23922 Woodfern, Pioneer Contact Richard at 209-295-6651 or astrorich@volcano.net Spring Book Drive 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 31 42-A Summit St., Jackson 209-267-0855
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Easter Egg Hunt at the Amador Flower Farm 1 p.m. April 1 Amador Flower Farm & nursery 22001 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth 209-245-6660 AmadorFlowerFarm.com/Events 49er Bypass 5K/10K Challenge 8 a.m. April 7 Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA) 10877 Conductor Blvd., Suite 100, Sutter Creek, online registration: goacra.org/sports Party Pardee Century Ride 7 a.m. April 7 Howard Park, 600 S church St., Ione Italian Benevolent Society Annual Shrimp Feed 6 p.m. April 7 Italian Picnic Grounds 581 Highway 49, Sutter Creek 209-267-0206 ItalianBenevolentSociety.com Wildflowers and Wine 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 8 Main Street and Hanford streets, Sutter Creek enjoywine@wineon49.com, wineon49.com Ladies Night 4-9 p.m. April 14 R Homes & Properties 40 Hanford St., Suite C, Sutter Creek 209-267-1344 SutterCreek.org/SutterCreekLadiesNight Rita Hosking Band 8-10 p.m. April 14 Sutter Creek Theatre 44 Main St., Sutter Creek 916-425-0077 sutterCreekTheatre.com GC-19768_1
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PALATE PLEASER RICHPLATE – A DELICIOUS LOCKEFORD GEM BY MICHELE SMITH | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER
Richplate Restaurant and Café
The city of Lockeford is a California historical landmark city, but for those folks who truly know Lockeford, there is not a better culinary destination in Northern California than the famous Lockeford Sausage HOURS: 5 A.M.- 3 P.M. MONDAY-SUNDAY and Meat Company. This is a true mecca for the carnivores. Most WHERE: 3410 EAST HIGHWAY 88, IN LOCKEFORD weekends there is literally a line around the block waiting to get in to CONTACT : 209-272-0000 buy one or more of these classic sausages, ranging from apple sausage to hot links, to the amazingly addictive Kona sausage. All these sausages are made right on-site from the freshest ingredients available and the fantastic restaurant offers menu options for those who do not want to wait in line. The restaurant, located only a block away, is known as the Richplate Restaurant and Café. It is a Lockeford gem 44 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
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not to be missed. Note: the restaurant does serve Lockeford Meat and Sausage and proudly highlights them in their everyday menu. However, Richplate is not just another highway, greasy spoon diner. If fact, this find is quite the opposite. Diners can expect a restaurant where the wait staff is both friendly and genuine; the food arrives quickly and hot off the griddle, and all of it tasting of the rich farmland that surrounds Lockeford, at the heart of the Central Valley. One thing that needs to be highlighted is the soup. At Richplate the soup for everyone. No matter what you order, you are offered a complimentary bowl of homemade soup that changes from day-to-day. All their soups are made from scratch starting a 4 a.m. This restaurant exemplifies the little things like that capture the hometown hospitality that is lacking at so many other establishments these days. Another fantastic surprise is tucked among the dishes not typical of highway diner. The owners of Richplate are Greek and they carry this culture through the menu selections. Where else can you order an omelet, a burger, and a gyro off the same menu? Every menu item is delectable, from hearty servings of pancakes, to burgers piled high with any number of toppings and cooked to order. Richplate is also a great place for an amazing dessert and their special is baklava. The portion sizes of the baklava are as generous as the other offerings, and visitors should plan on not going home hungry. âœś
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FOLK LEGENDS
PETER YARROW AND NOEL PAUL STOOKEY
PERFORM TWO SHOWS AT HARRIS BY MATTHEW WHITLEY PHOTO COURTESY TO THE ENTERTAINER
Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary
performing on Washington, D.C. during the The folk songs of Woody Guthrie, historic march on Washington or the march in Pete Seeger and their political comSelma, which Yarrow helped organize. mentary once no longer in vogue during the Eisenhower/ McCarthy “The March on Washington in 1969,” he years slowly evolved into the soundtrack said “is looked upon as being the turning point WHEN: 7 P.M. MARCH 17 AND 18 of a new generation ready to embrace in the nation’s position on the war.” WHERE: HARRIS CENTER, 10 COLLEGE civil rights and end the Vietnam War. “That folk music in spirit was a unifying PARKWAY, FOLSOM Riding the wave on the American folk force that helped people recognize each other’s TICKETS AND INFORMATION: revival, Peter, Paul and Mary charted commitment to passion about the issue and $38-$58, HARRISCENTER.NET, multiple hits including, “Blowin’ in the if you look at the civil rights movement and Wind,” “Leavin’ On a Jet Plane” and you hear the words of John Lewis who says their beloved hit, “Puff, The Magic that ‘The civil rights movement without song Dragon.” Noel Paul Stookey, Mary Travers and Peter Yarrow, collec- would have been a bird without wings.’” tively known as Peter, Paul and Mary, would garner five Grammiess, Most recently, Yarrow, concerned about the vitriol growing in the 13 top 40 hits, six top 10 hits and would perform together for more highly politicized times today in America has embraced a new prothan 50 years as a trio until Mary’s tragic death from cancer in 2009. gram called Better Angels (better-angels.org). In it, young people Peter Yarrow recently spoke about his upcoming shows with Noel of different political spectrums engage in monitored, intense open Paul at the Harris Center. An impassioned activist and musician dialogs. he noted that the message was always front and center. While at THE HARRIS CENTER SHOWS Cornell, Yarrow would lead a sing-a-long for a folk class. For two nights Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey will bring all “As everyone sang along, there was a transformation that I the music, stories and love that has been associated with the trio’s observed,” Yarrow said. “Their hearts shown; they weren’t arrogant; music for over five decades. they were together; they were wonderful and it just became im“Mary wanted the music to continue,” Yarrow said. “The music mediately clear to me that this music can be a vehicle for uplifting continues, people love the music, they actually say they hear Mary’s people’s hearts and allowing them to have exchanges that mitigate voice.” or alter the times of animosities that separate us.” And for fans of the beloved trio, all their favorite songs will be And like something out of a film, Yarrow went to the Greenwich performed. Village with his manager, Albert Grossman and found Noel Paul “It’s mainly the Peter, Paul and Mary repertoire, well known, plus and Mary to be part of his group, a new Weavers-style folk band. a few new songs that brings us up to speed,” Yarrow said. “It’s yesWithin a year, Peter, Paul and Mary were making their debut at terday, it’s reminiscent, it has a nostalgia and honors the history but The Bitter End in the Village. it brings us up to speed and in very important ways, demonstrates SOCIAL ACTIVISM the continued relevance of folk music in our own time.” ✶ You cannot separate the group from social activism whether 46 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
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INDIAN AND WORLD MUSIC LEGEND ZAKIR HUSSAIN BRINGS TABLA MASTERY BY MATTHEW WHITLEY | PHOTO IS COURTESY
In world music and world of musical percussion, Zakir Hussain is a legend of the highest order. A child prodigy at the age of 3, Hussain, the son of legendary tabla player, Allah Rakha would learn Pakhawaj (an Indian barrel shaped drum) from his father and by age, 11 would be touring and performing as a professional musician. Hussain attended the University of Washington where he would receive his doctorate of music. Hussain is known as a tabla virtuoso, and in addition to accompanying many of the world’s greatest musicians, with his own charm and style has elevated the entire tabla musician. Of Hussain’s collaborations which include YoYo Ma, George Harrison, Ravi Shankar, Bela Fleck, John McLaughlin and L. Shankar with whom he created the fusion group Shakti, however, it was with one musician, Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, who Zakir teamed up with, and featuring drummers from around the world released, “Planet Drum” in 1991. It ushered in world music and received the first Grammy in that newly recognized genre of which Zakir is considered an architect. In addition to recording, Zakir has also worked in film, as well as, record multiple soundtracks. In 2016, Zakir Hussain was invited to perform for President Obama on
Zakir Hussain with Rakesh Chaurasia WHEN: 7:30 P.M. MARCH 10 WHERE: THE HARRIS CENTER , 10 COLLEGE
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International Jazz Day. Zakir now resides in San Francisco. Zakir will be performing with Rakesh Chaurasia, the nephew and child prodigy of flute maestro Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia.
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YOU LEARNED MUSIC FROM YOUR FATHER, ALLAH RAKHA, HIMSELF A FAMOUS TABLA PLAYER, WOULD TEACH YOU AT 2:30 A.M. WHY AT SUCH AN EARLY HOUR? When I was 7 years old, my father asked me if I wanted to seriously study tabla, this happened because from the age of 3 I tried my level best to convince him that I was worthy of his attention. I would sit around watching him teach his students and when there was a break taken, I would get one of his students to show me a few patterns and then I would start playing them on my mother’s cooking pots and whatever else I could get my hands on, this went on for about four years until that question he asked. I immediately said yes and as I have said many times before, the reason for a 2.30 a.m. start to my learning was because he would come home late from shows and recordings and after dinner would wake me up to start my lessons. It was very quiet at that time of the night and there were no interruptions, no one around, just me and my dad. It was bliss. I would study with him till about 6 a.m. and then go to school and in the afternoon. I would practice my lessons that I learned from him in the night. Like all Indian kids, I was also a fan of film music and I would turn on the radio and practice my rhythm patterns playing along to songs being transmitted on the radio. There was a famous song for a film called “Barsaat” which had some rhythm syllables sung as scat; this at that time was my favorite song. HAVING LEARNED BOTH TRADITIONAL INDIAN MUSIC AND WESTERN, HOW DO THEY DIFFER AND HOW DO THEY COMPARE? Certainly the percussion seems
more complex. Having arrived in the USA as a teenager was a boon for me, I had studied Indian music for almost 12 years and had a strong grounding in it and yet I was young enough to be open to finding new ways to expand the reach of my instrument. I must point out that I did not get my doctorate at UW, I did study in the program while I was teaching there but left before finishing because I had received an invitation by the great Ali Akbar Khansaheb to come and teach at his school in the Bay Area. It was a stunning surprise to discover that Indian drumming was not the only ancient tradition on this planet and of course it was wonderful to see incredible drum maestros from various traditions performing in the Bay Area and hanging at Mickey Hart’s ranch. Yes, in India, we have a very refined system of rhythm but so do the traditions in Africa, Indonesia, Japan, Cuba, Latin America, etc. and it became clear to me that I must once again become an avid student. I arrived in the Bay Area at just the right time, there were many greats who were looking outwards to Indian music as one of the sources to expand their musical repertoire, there was a renaissance of sort happening, jam sessions were happening in all the clubs and exchange of information was freely practiced. I was lucky to have been included in these exchanges of ideas and learned a lot about world drumming, about the groove, about back beat, about sound recording, musicality and most importantly aesthetics, all thanks to my mentor and friend Mickey Hart. HOW HAS ROCK INFLUENCED YOUR APPROACH TO TRADITIONAL INDIAN MUSIC AND LIKEWISE,
WHAT ELEMENTS OF INDIAN MUSIC INFLUENCED ROCK? It took me a long time to get to a point where I could comfortably fuse many genres of rhythm ideas into my tabla, after having spent my first 18 years as purely a tabla player; I had to spend another eight years or so to learn about other styles of drumming. The same cannot be said about the young musicians today (especially in India). Today’s young Indian musicians grow up not just learning the Indian art forms but simultaneously learning most other genres of music from around the globe via internet, Facebook, Google, CDs, DVDs, etc., so by the time they are in their 20s, they are more well informed then my generation of musicians were at 40. Rakesh Chaurasia is one such artist, he is one of the exciting breed of young artists in India who are totally comfortable doing a straight classical Indian concert and equally at home at playing, folk, Bollywood, jazz, hip hop and all other styles of music. Rakesh belongs to a royal lineage, he is the nephew of the great Pandit Hari Prasad chaurasia (the greatest bamboo flutist ever)and has proven to be a worthy successor to the great man. WHAT HAVE YOU GOT PLANNED FOR THE HARRIS CENTER? I love the challenge of playing with Rakesh, to hear how he looks at music and his take on the ancient art and his ability to comfortably find connecting threads that make music a universal art form. I am really looking forward to bringing Rakesh to the Harris Centre and have the audience listen to this young genius, there is no doubt in my mind that he is destined to be one of the great masters of the future. ✶
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BEHIND THE CURTAIN
SUTTER STREET THEATRE’S KEY ROLES LEAD TO ITS LONGTIME SUCCESS SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER What makes Sutter Street Theatre in Historic Folsom successful is its professional, award-winning staff. The founders of the theater, in its 11th season, are Connie Mockenhaupt and Mike Jimena who are supported by a dedicated professional workers. As this local favorite enters another busy spring and summer season, meet the staff of their award-winning facility. Sutter Street Theatre has received two grants from the National Endowment of the Arts and seven from the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission and was twice voted Best Theatre Group by voters on the Sacramento A-List and Best Live Theatrical Group seven times by the voters of The Folsom Telegraph. Since its inception, the theater group has received multiple Elly Awards for excellence for Best Play or Musical and numerous awards as best production as well as many nominations and awards for directors, actors, costumer and sound, lighting and set designers.
CONNIE MOCKENHAUPT
Artistic Director Connie Mockenhaupt has a teaching credential in dance, drama, English, music and physical education. Connie contributed to the establishment of and became the coordinator for Sacramento High School’s Visual and Performing Arts center — california’s first magnet school for the arts. later Mockenhaupt was the first coordinator for and a primary contributor to the creation of natomas charter Performing and Fine Arts Academy. She was a professional bassoonist for the Sacramento, San Francisco and Reno Symphony along with the Music Circus orchestra. Besides founding the Sutter Street Theatre, Connie has performed in, directed, musically directed and choreographed more than 400 plays and musicals from New York to California and was the National Dance Educator in 1994. The Sacramento Regional Theatre Alliance (SARTA) presented Mockenhaupt with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
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MIKE JIMENA
Managing Director Mike Jimena’s arts career has been in both visual and performing arts. His visual arts career includes numerous regional and national award-winning oil paintings. As a resident artist, he created several murals in downtown Sacramento. He was part of Alturas Del Mundo, California Arts Council’s Altar Projects. His design projects include the Granny Goose Stage in Fairytale Town. Since 1997 Jimena has designed and created county exhibits each year for the California State Fair which resulted in receiving over two dozen gold first-place awards and more than a dozen Blue Ribbon special awards including Best Design and Best Special Effects. He is a member of the Screen Actor’s Guild and has been in numerous movies, TV shows, commercials and print ads. Jimena worked with Sutter Street Theatre from its inception and prior to that, with Fantasy Theatre, and later with B Street Theatre and California Theatre for Children as set designer, scenic artist and occasional performer. Jimena developed the Regional Occupation Program (ROP) Stagecraft Program, a county-wide stagecraft education program that placed interns at B Street Theatre, Music Circus and Sacramento Theatre Company. He also partnered with the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission to create a Teen Pregnancy Program in which teens helped write, produce and perform a play on teen pregnancy. Jimena was awarded RoP Teacher of the Year (Sacramento unified School District) and received a Wilkerson Fellowship. As a performer, writer, director, lighting and set designer Jimena has received over 100 Elly nominations and over a dozen awards.
ALLEN SCHMELTZ
Artistic Associate, Director and Teacher Allen Schmeltz was the founder and Artistic Director of garbeau’s Acorn & oak Theatre and was crucial in the development of Sutter Street Theatre’s successful Family Series, the most awarded young people’s theater program in Northern California. He has directed over 70 plays and has received over 35 Elly nominations for excellence in theater and seven Elly Awards for direction, lighting and sound design. Schmeltz also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Sacramento Regional Theatre Alliance (SARTA) in 2016. Schmeltz has been teaching acting and improv both in workshops and privately for over 15 years. Many of his students have been accepted at prestigious colleges and gone on to professional work in theater arts.
JAMES GILBREATH
Artistic Consultant James Gilbreath has a masters degree from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. He currently teaches drama at Yuba College in Marysville.
ALISON GILBREATH
Alison Gilbreath is the Arts and Outreach Manager and founder of Sutter Street Theatre’s Breaking Borders, a traveling theater company that takes live theater to elementary and middle schools throughout the region. Gilbreath has a BA in theater practice from the Guildford School of Acting in London, England. Gilbreath also studied with Philippe Gaulier in Paris.
DIAN HOEL
Dian Hoel has performed professionally for many years. Her credits include many years with Music Circus, various touring companies (nationally/internationally), Woodminster Summer Stock Theater, “America’s Most Wanted” TV show, several TV commercials and voice overs. She has choreographed many musical productions and currently teaches dance and is the resident choreographer at Sutter Street Theatre.
EILEEN BEAVER
Sutter Street Theatre’s resident costumer, Eileen Beaver, costumes most of the shows at Sutter Street Theatre in both the Off Broadway Series and the Family Series. She’s been costuming and performing in the greater Sacramento area for over 30 years and is the recipient of numerous Elly award nominations and awards for her costuming. She is also an accomplished actress and has been seen in many productions throughout the greater Sacramento area.
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NEW THEATER COMPANY IN TOWN BUSINESS PARTNERS: Founder and CEO Tracy Rodriguez and her business partner Monique Freed, vice president of the board of directors, recently started a new theater company in Folsom, and they have hit the ground running.
FOLSOM THEATRE COMPANY TO OFFER YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN
Folsom Theatre Company
With impacted local youth theater programs, Folsom Theatre Company is here to help. Founder and CEO Tracy Rodriguez and her business partner Monique Freed, WHERE: 330 PALLADIO PARKWAY, SUITE 2075, vice president of the board of directors, recently started a new theater company in FOLSOM Folsom, and they have hit the ground running. TICKETS AND INFORMATION: “I’m fairly new to the area, but immediately upon arriving, I realized there is a 916-382-0440, FOLSOMTHEATRE.COM great love of performing arts for the youth here; however, it’s very impacted, and people are driving great lengths to have opportunities,” Rodriguez said. “With that being said, we decided we were going to take on the huge task of bringing more opportunities to the youth here in Folsom.” Rodriguez said her family moved to the area in last June, and she filed for her business license in August. “When I moved here, the classes were impacted and I wanted to keep my children local in the community, and I wanted that for all the children in the community,” she said. “We were even here two months before I filed for my business license.” Rodriguez met Freed through past theater productions where things for them just clicked into place. They both bonded over their love of theater and children. “Our children have acted together in other productions, and I immediately saw Monique as a gold mine,” Rodriguez said. “She is the type of person who is backstage helping every kid. She is Mary Poppins. Who doesn’t want Mary Poppins on their side? You ask her to pull something out of her bag and she has it. You ask someone to give 100 percent, my Monique gives 1,000 percent. She’s been here along the ride from the very beginning. I am so thankful for her.” Located in the Palladio, the Folsom Theatre Company will offer full productions to local youth between the ages of 6 and 18. In 52 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
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addition, the company will also offer private lessons such as choir, vocals, dance, choreography and more, starting this coming summer. “We will have a large youth choir workshop this summer, and in fall, we will start the actual choir,” said Talia Vlaovich, music director for the Folsom Theatre Company. The first production the Folsom Theatre Company has planned will be “Into the Woods,” and it is already underway. The production will be June 28 through June 30 at Cordova High School’s new state-of-the-art theater. Rodriguez said she plans to have the productions at various theaters to give the youth an opportunity to learn as much as they can. “I don’t want to stay at one theater; I want to give the opportunity to different theaters in the community, such as Folsom High School, The Harris Center and other stages,” she said. “We want our youth to get the opportunity to experience different theaters, back stages, sound systems, etc. We want them to learn different techniques about different theaters.” When asked what she is looking forward to with the future of the theater company, Rodriguez said giving back to the community. “I have been here for a short amount of time and I have been immersed in the community. Folsom is magical. I have been to every state, and Folsom has something really special about it,” she said. “Since I moved here, I have gotten so much in such a
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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 March 12
April 19
Lorde
Bad Bunny
Melodrama World Tour
April 26
March 17
Comedy Get Down
D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, george lopez, Eddie griffin
Ricardo Arjona April 12
Gloria Trevi vs Alejandra Guzmán
May 1
April 13
May 11
Versus World Tour
Wilson Phillips
V101 Freestyle Throwback Jam
THUNDER VALLEY CASINO RESORT
1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln. Information and ticket sales: 916-408-7777, thundervalleyresort.com. March 2
Adam Carolla
Take a walk on the Carolla side of comedy
Y&T
Hard rockers and timeless music April 20
Celebrate Spring Variety Show
Thompson Square with special guest Rachel Steele
March 16
April 27
Night Ranger
Hot 80s hits bring on the night! March 30
Wilson Phillips
A trio of perfectly blended harmonies March 31
Luis Miguel
¡México Por Siempre!
POWERHOUSE PUB
614-D, Sutter St., Folsom. Tickets available at: powerhousepub.com
April 14
March 3
Xuan Phat Loc Vietnamese Concert
Hall & Oates and Train
This is Us Acoustic Tour
Life in the Fast Lane - Songs of the Eagles Benefiting arts and kids charity April 28
Whitney Cummings
Comedy Central’s favorite gal
March 1
March 15
March 29
March 2
March 16
March 30
March 3
March 17
March 31
March 8
March 22
March 9
March 23
March 10
March 24
Cliff Huey
Thunder Cover Press Play
Jessie Leigh Roadside Flare Cheeseballs
Gladiator Challenge - Redemption
Ashley Barron Poprocks TBA
Ariel Jean Beand Love and Theft The Guitarionist
Chris Scoville The Sock Monckeys Spazmatics
B STREET THEATRE
2700 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento. Tickets and information: 916-443-5300, bstreettheatre.org
One Man, Two Guvnors
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.
Gandhi!
Through 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.
Dry Powder
March 27 - April 29 In this incendiary comic drama, the world of high finance is illuminated in a blisteringly funny and
brutally honest way. Rick Hannel, the CEO of an enormous private equity firm, needs a deal to come through to save him from a PR disaster.
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
April 9- April 29 C.S. Lewis’ timeless story of four siblings in the magical world of Narnia. In this highly theatrical telling, two actors play all the parts and reenact the war for Narnia and the battle of good, the noble lion Aslan and evil, the conniving White Witch. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
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Spazmatics
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The Twelve Dancing Princesses
1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. Tickets available at redhawkcasino.com. March 2
March 11
March 24
Country, Southern rock
Country
Cripple Creek March 3
Thunder Cover Today’s dance hits March 4
Jeremy McComb Country
March 9
Maxx Cabello Jr. Blues, rock March 10
The Wiz Kid
Today’s dance hits
Jessie Leigh March 16
Bobby Zoppi & the Corduroys Country rock March 17
Superbad
‘70s and ‘80s dance hits March 18
Branded Country
Clean Slate
old school R&B, top 40
717 Sutter St., Folsom. Tickets and information: 916-353-1001, sutterstreettheatre.com
March 25
OLD TYME RADIO SHOW
Cash Prophets Country
March 30
The Spazmatics
Ultimate ‘80s new wave March 31
Steel Breeze
Classic rock, top 40
March 23
Nathan Owens R&B, Motown
IMAGINATION THEATER
El Dorado County Fair Grounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville Tickets and information: 530-642-0404, imaginationtheater.net
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.
CAPITAL STAGE
2215 J St., Sacramento. Tickets and information:916-995-5464 or capstage.org.
The Arsonists
March 14 – April 15 By Jacqueline goldfinger, directed by gail Dartez
SUTTER STREET THEATRE Folsom Old Tyme Radio Show 4 p.m. second Saturday of the month OFF BROADWAY SERIES
Duck Hunter Shoots Angel
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays, through 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.
Murder on the Nile
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays, March 24 – April 29 By Agatha Christie. It’s the 1940s. Kay Ridgeway is cruising on the River Nile on the paddle steamer Lotus. Kay has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. FAMILY SERIES
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through 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.
Les Miserables (School Edition)
1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, April 7 – April 29 In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption. MARCH 2018 | 55
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UPCOMING
LIVE theater&music performances
The Ten Tenors: Wish You Were Here
HARRIS CENTER EVENTS CALENDAR
10 College Parkway, Folsom. Tickets and information: 916- 608-6888,harriscenter.net. 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.
Folsom Lake College Speakers Series: An Evening With Diana Nyad
7 p.m. March 11 In the 1970s, she was the greatest long-distance swimmer in the world. But it was in 2013 — at the age of 64, in her fifth and final attempt — she successfully completed the 110-mile, 53-hour swim from Cuba to Florida.
The Ten Tenors: Wish You Were Here
7:30 p.m. March 13; 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 14 A celebration of legends featuring the music of David Bowie, Prince, Amy Winehouse, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, Whitney Houston and more.
St. Patrick’s Day In Ireland!
7:30 p.m. March 15 Features champion dancer Connor Reider (The Chieftains; Celtic Fyre), plus the Kerry Voice Squad & Traditional Band.
Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey: Celebrating over 50 Years of Peter, Paul and Mary
7 p.m. March 17 and 18 In this intimate evening of song and reflection, Peter and Paul remember their enduring anthems of social change.
Sacramento Guitar Society: An Evening with Alex Degrassi and Andrew York
7:30 p.m. March 17 Fingerstyle guitarist Alex De Grassi makes his Harris Center debut bringing technical wizardry and poetic playing for an enchanting evening shared with Andrew York.
Treasure Island
1 p.m. March 24 An action-packed, fun-filled tale of piracy,
a mysterious treasure map, and a host of characters with bad intentions who meet their match and are foiled in their attempts.
Folsom Lake Symphony: Glorious Adventure
7:30 p.m. March 24 Violinist Adele Anthony won the ABC Instrumental and Vocal Competition at age 13 and early in her career won Denmark’s Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition. She plays on a 1728 Stradivarius.
Amazing Grace: A New Broadway Musical
7:30 p.m. March 29; 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 30 and 31; 2 p.m. April 1 , The awe-inspiring true story behind the world’s most beloved song — captured in a Broadway musical.
Falcon’s Eye Theatre At Folsom Lake College: Hair
7:30 p.m. April 13, 14, 19, 20; 2 p.m. April 15 and 21 Celebrate the ‘60s counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory.
The Great Composers Chamber Music Series
2 p.m. April 15 Susan Lamb Cook and friends, with violinist Igor Veligan and pianist Gayle Blankenburg, Beethoven Revisited: works for cello and piano, and the Archduke Trio Performances.
El Dorado Musical Theatre: Bye Bye Birdie
7 p.m. April 27; 2 and 7 p.m. April 28; 2 and 6 p.m. April 29; 7 p.m. May 4; 2 and 7 p.m. May 5; 2 and 6 p.m. May 6 Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss.
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calendar of events
Submit events to: calendar@goldcountrymedia.com.
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.
Sunday, March 18
SPRING FLING AT PALLADIO will be 1-5 p.m. This all-ages event will feature photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, lots of fun spring activities for kids, including a petting zoo with lots of baby farm animals.
Wednesday, March 21
EL DORADO HILLS CHAMBER’S BUSINESS WALK, 1-6 p.m. at the California Welcome Center-El Dorado Hills, 2085 Vine St., Ste. 105. Walking tour of the various retail, commercial and service business locations within El Dorado Hills. Teams of 2-3 individuals will visit businesses in their designated area, to meet with the owners and/ or managers to gain feedback about the business climate in El Dorado Hills. A post walk report will be provided and posted on the Chamber’s website. Info: 916-933-1335.
Saturday, March 24
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA will be 10 a.m. - noon at Steven Young Ampitheater, 4364 Town Center Blvd, El Dorado Hills. candy and free gift coupon filled eggs will be collected by children in five egg zone areas (ages 0-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 and 8-12). Special guest appearance by the Easter Bunny for pictures and memories. Rain or shine. Info: edhtowncenter. com. .
March 22-25
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.
Saturday, March 26
EASTER HOPS INTO RANCHO CORDOVA, hosted by the Cordova Recreation and Park District , a Easter egg hunt and community celebration from 8:30 a.m.- noon at Hagan Community Park and Community Center. Info: crpd.com.
Spring Carnival See March 22-35 listing.
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Saturday, March 31
FOLSOM’S EGGSTRAVAGANZA, hosted by Folsom’s City Parks and Recreation Department, 8-11 a.m. in the heart of the city on multiple fields of lembi Park. Info: folsom.ca.us. EL DORADO HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER will feature the Easter Bunny from 9 -10:30 a.m. with arts and crafts and an egg hunt at 10 a.m.
Mitochondrial Disease Foundation. 8-11 a.m. at Steven Young Ampitheater, 4364 Town Center Blvd, El Dorado Hills .Info: helpmitokids.org. GIRLS NIGHT OUT will be 4-9 p.m in shops and galleries of Downtown Placerville. This year’s event’s theme is Tacos and Tiaras. Info: 530-303-8186.
Saturday, April 28
THE AQUA-EGG HUNT will be 2-4 p.m. with the Aqua Bunny will be hopping into the El Dorado Hills Community Pool. For this unique event, a basket will be provided for children to join in an aquatics egg hunt with plastic eggs floating on top and scattered along the bottom of the heated pool. Start at 2:30 p.m. Gates will open 2 p.m. Info: eldoradohillscsd.org.
A HORSE OF COURSE FUNDRAISER will be 5-9 p.m. and benefits Autism Awareness and Equine Rescues. The Master of Ceremonies will be Patrick Dorinson “The Cowboy Libertarian.” Featuring special guest Dr. Temple Grandin, professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Featuring country western music provided by Chad Bushnell. Tickets are $75. Western attire required. Info: horsetalerescue.org.
Wednesday, April 11
Ongoing
ALL ABOUT HOPE CELEBRATION will be 6-9 p.m. Mercedes Showroom, 1000 Mercedes Lane, El Dorado Hills. Tickets are $25; includes valet parking, DJ, photo booth, beer and wine tasting, appetizers and dessert, raffle, silent auction and goodie bag. Live acoustic performance from Ariel Jean. Info: 916-759-0051, allabouthope.net.
Sunday, April 15
SPRIng ARTS & cRAFTS FAIR will be 9 a.m. -4 p.m. on Sutter Street in Folsom. Info: historicfolsom.org.
Saturday, April 21
Mito Kids 5K Run/Walk will support the
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. ✶ MARCH 2018 | 57
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■ REAL ESTATE
COMMUNITY AND FUNDRAISING: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS
BY PAT QUAN
As a Realtor who talks to lots and lots of families in this area and helps people move to this area, as I’ve reported before, there are a few things that always show up on the top of people’s lists when they are thinking of moving here: Schools. Schools. Schools. The schools in Folsom and El Dorado Hills are high-performing and certainly impact our home values. As a parent of two girls who went through the public education system in the area, I am quite pleased with the education that my children received. Local schools are so important to our community. At Oak Ridge High School in El Dorado Hills, for the 11th year, the Oak Ridge Music Boosters hosted a really fun and profitable fundraiser called Coconut Club. They expected to have more than 160 attendees. It’s a lot of fun for everyone involved. Suzanne Campanello, president of the Music Boosters and committee chair for Coconut Club, said it’s the biggest fundraiser of the year and just a wonderful event. “The students worked very hard on their 1940s style performances. Parent volunteers put in countless hours for this event, all willing to help in the education of our students. This festive occasion is all due to the vision of Natalie Fletterick, Oak Ridge High School choir director. She imagined this event and made it a reality,” Campanello, said. Guests stay for dinner and are served by students while they are entertained by student performances. After the dinner, there is a silent and live fundraising auction. In Folsom, Vista del Lago High School and Folsom High School have similar fun and creative fundraisers to support their school programs. Folsom High Music Boosters hosts the annual Crab Feed
and Auction. Guests feast on all-you-can-eat crab and dessert, while the jazz band and jazz choir entertain everyone during the live auction. They know how to do it! I’d probably buy anything while feasting on unlimited amounts of crab. Vista del Lago has its fourth annual golf tournament in April. Participants are assured to have lots of fun. Empire Ranch Golf Course is a wonderful place to play. I’ve played there many times and have donated many balls into those beautiful ponds. This is an all-day event that includes a full round of golf, a hole-in-one contest, lunch, raffle drawings, silent auction, dinner and awards ceremony. Local businesses provide sponsorship. Proceeds go directly to supporting Vista del Lago students and staff to provide new technology, classroom resources and more. So how has real estate activity been to start this year? Comparing January 2018 over January 2017, Folsom had a 45 percent increase in the number of home sales while prices were up almost 3 percent. This is remarkable given that the number of homes for sale in January was down 37 percent. In El Dorado Hills, the numbers are very different. In the same period comparison, home sales were down 10 percent, but price went up 3.5 percent while inventory shrunk 20 percent. All indications are that this is still a wonderful place to live. The average sales price in Folsom was over $488,000 and in El Dorado Hills was over $672,000. Currently, at time of this writing, Folsom inventory had increased about 10 percent while El Dorado Hills inventory had increased about 20 percent. Especially in Folsom, where are the sellers? I love where I live. To contact Pat Quan, call 916-812-4341, email pquan@cbnorcal.com or go to PatQuan.com. BRE #01918240.
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