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BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN stablished in 1885, the Folsom Hotel has been a staple in the Folsom community for decades, but recently, owners Josh and Heidi Margolis have transformed it into a place everyone can enjoy.

The hotel has been in the Margolis family for 10 years, and only three years ago, Josh and Heidi took it over.

In the past, the establishment was a short-term hotel with night-to-night stay, but now it is a residence inn for long-term leases. Much has changed in the décor, as well as the atmosphere in recent years, but one thing is still the same — the night life. Every night, there is a different special and band playing on stage.

Josh mentioned they have improved many things about the alcohol service including adding 16 taps, serving local breweries, as well as craft cocktails with higher quality liquor.

The newest addition to the hotel has been the launch of Café 703 earlier this year, which offers brunch, lunch, dinner, Temple Coffee and tea.

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Being parents ourselves to our 3-year-old and 4-yearold, we want to have a business that is something we would be happy to bring our children to and their grandparents to and for us to have some really good family fun and food.

That is what is driving us — being able to include everyone.”

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alcohol service, but now we focus on all of the services; coffee, tea and food, so anyone can come in,” Josh said. “Being parents ourselves to our 3-year-old and 4-year-old, we want to have a business that is something we would be happy to bring our children to and their grandparents to and for us to have some really good family fun and food. That is what is driving us — being able to include everyone.”

Heidi said it has been exciting to see mothers come in pushing strollers and having a coffee date with friends in the middle of the day.

“We’re really trying to provide something for everyone,” she said.

Josh said besides families feeling welcome, they also have been striving to be a place where members of the community think of it as a gathering place for meetings or work outside of the office.

“We offer free, fast Wi-Fi, so people who work remotely or want to get out of the office to work can bring their laptop use the Wi-Fi,” Heidi said. “It’s pretty quiet in here during the day; we have a lot of people come and work here.”

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While the hotel has been updated from the color of the walls to the hardwood flooring, the furniture still sets the mood and takes you back to old times.

“We keep historic consistencies and historic mindedness on the forefront of all decisions we make,” Josh said. “If it has to be something new, it at least has to reflect a period anywhere from the 1800s to the 1920s, when the hotel was in its heyday and one of its highest points. We want to go back in time to a place that was beautiful, but also offer today’s services at the same time.”

Josh mentioned that another goal of theirs was to be able to attract guests from outside Folsom. One of the ways to draw them in for lunch or dinner was to create an identity for it.

“Anyone who is from Folsom, they understand us and they probably refer to us as ‘The Hotel’. For people outside of Folsom, when they look up food offerings in the area and the Folsom Hotel comes up, they think we’re just a hotel,” Josh said, “We created Café 703 as a way to separate the two for those who don’t particularly know us.”

The hotel offers food from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and some of the popular items include the prison blues burger, the impossible burger, candy bacon, blackened chicken Caesar salad, French toast, as well as the breakfast bites, which include avocado toast, peanut butter banana and honey toast, granola and yogurt and more.

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“For me, my favorite thing is when I am here during the day and someone who hasn’t been here in five years comes in, and they are just shocked,” Heidi said. “Just their reaction is so rewarding, like we did it for a reason and people notice. That kind of stuff makes me feel good.” ✶

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BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN fter much success with their Roseville location, Bombay Cuisine & Indian Sweets owners Malkeet (Sunny) Singh and Krishana Ram decided to expand to Folsom.

Singh had been a chef for years before taking a short break in a different industry. He knew his fate was sealed to be in the restaurant business when his wife and father-in-law decided to start a partnership and open their own business.

Singh and Ram opened their Roseville location in December of 2016, and after feedback from customers living in Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Rancho Cordova and Granite Bay, they decided it was time to offer a closer location for their regulars.

“Everyone who has come to the Folsom location has loved our food,” Singh said. “We have an all-you-can-eat buffet every day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as snacks and chaats.”

During every buffet, Bombay offers four non-vegetable items such as butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, chicken curry and more, as well as four vegetable items. With every buffet guests also get an appetizer, salad, and choice of naan or garlic naan, Singh said.

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Some menu items include bhuna gobi, paneer makhani, chana masala, tandoori murg, chicken sheikh kebab, lamb curry, lamb masala, goat curry, noodles and much more.

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By Rachel Zirin If you are in the mood for a delicious steak for a great value, Cattlemens Steakhouse might be your next spot.

Recently celebrating 50 years in business company-wide, Cattlemens is a staple in the Rancho Cordova area and there is no surprise why.

Assistant General Manager Sunni Campbell said Cattlemens is very family-oriented.

“We are very family-oriented, not just with the staff, but with the guests as well. Guests come in and we treat them like family. We have our regulars that come in,” she said.

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work where everyone enjoys coming in and most people have been here for years.”

Cattlemens is all about the art of aging beef and surely does not disappoint. No one should leave hungry after feasting on a steak.

“We are a steakhouse. We pride ourselves on the art of aging beef and hand cutting,” Campbell said. “We do age all of our beef on the premises that we get from Harris Ranch. The meat is hand cut every day by our meat cutter Paco.”

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Cattlemens has an extensive menu of not only steaks, but seafood, appetizers, desserts and more. Cattlemens also offers a full bar.

“Some popular items include the bacon-wrapped shrimp, tumbleweed onions, artichoke cheese dip and the rib eye,” Campbell said. “The rib eye is a 14-ounce hand cut steak topped with tumbleweed onions. All of our entrees are served with the fixin’s, such as sourdough bread that we freshly bake in house throughout the night, freshly cut and washed salad, homemade ranch-style beans with a recipe that hasn’t changed since day one, as well as a choice of a side.”

Campbell could not say enough about how much one gets for a great value price.

“We pride ourselves on a great value,” she said.

When asked what her favorite thing about Cattlemens is, she said working for a great company that is family-owned and guest-focused.

“I am just so prideful to be with such as great company that is still family-owned and operated and is very guest-focused. We strive on western hospitality and the guest experience, as well as making sure when the guests come in, that they are treated with respect and like family,” she said.

She also mentioned the staff is very close and it feels like a family.

Campbell said the dining room has about 54 tables, the private party seats roughly 120 guests and the bar area has about 15 tables and a bar top with more than a dozen seats.

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It’s August — stores are selling an abundance of school supplies, commercials on television advertise clothes on sale and students start to sense a feeling of anticipation. It’s back-to-school season.

From kindergarteners to high school seniors, the back-to-school season can be overwhelming, yet all too familiar as students and parents alike shake off the summer cobwebs for a new school year.

To ease into the school year a little more smoothly, here are a few dos and don’ts for the back-to-school season.

Do start looking for basic school supplies early. It’s always beneficial to avoid the long lines by shopping early and to grab all the necessities before they run out.

Do save some money by reusing items from last year. If it works, keep it.

Do always keep multiple No. 2 or mechanical pencils, black or blue ink pens and loose-leaf paper for the school year. These are must-haves. Also keeping a three-ring binder, folders and a planner handy doesn’t hurt.

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Do begin a healthy sleeping schedule at least a week before the school year starts. Get your body trained to go to bed and wake up at the right times in order to perform well throughout the day.

Do use reusable water bottles. Who likes the piercing sound of crinkling plastic bottles in the classroom? Who isn’t concerned about chemicals from plastic bottles that may leach into the water? Get a stainless steel bottle and save the environment, and perhaps your health.

Don’t forget to make a list. The worst feeling is leaving the store after shopping for hours only to realize you forgot an essential.

Don’t buy everything immediately. Check with teachers and wait until the first few days for instructions on specific supplies before you splurge on all the back-to-school goods. You could save some money this way.

Don’t feel obligated to buy a whole shopping cart full of new items for the school year. You may already have functioning supplies in your possession.

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A TASTE OF LE TOUR DE FRANCE LABOR DAY BRINGS HIGH PROFILE LE’TAPE TOUR TO FOLSOM STORY AND PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN Just when you thought high-profile cycling events were all done and gone for the year in the City of Folsom, the cycle-centric community is boasting another big one just in time for the Labor Day weekend.

The annual L’Etape California by Le Tour de France is a mass bike ride open to the public and to road cyclists of all skill levels. For the first time, the City of Folsom is hosting this high-profile event that will bring much excitement to the community Aug. 31 through Sept. 2.

“The City of Folsom is incredibly proud to host L’Etape California. This event brings national and international awareness to Folsom’s world-class cycling routes, iconic landmarks and bike-friendly community,” said Folsom Mayor Steve Miklos. “The city, our partners and avid cycling community look forward to welcoming competitors and spectators to Folsom.”

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L’Etape is produced by AEG and A.S.O., the same organizations that present the annual Amgen Tour of California cycling event. The tour encourages cyclists around the world to experience a course comparable to a legendary Tour de France stage in 12 international locations including Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Korea, United Kingdom, Mexico and Taiwan.

The original L’Etape du Tour ride, the premier mass participation race in Europe, was established in 1993 and has grown to one of the sport’s biggest annual rides with more than 15,000 riders.

“Having L’Etape come to Folsom is truly epic for our community,” said Erin Gorrell, co-owner of Folsom Bike and a local resident. “L’Etape gives cyclists the opportunity to experience authentic legendary Tour de France stages in over 12 international locations - so to have it in Folsom this year is quite extraordinary.”

Gorrell added that this latest cycling event is just another example of how Folsom is setting the bar for other cycling communities.

“I think Folsom continues to set itself apart in terms of the amazing roads, terrain and being such a cycling friendly city,” she said. “This has proven to be an asset and draw for huge cycling events such as TOC and L’Etape wanting to bring large scale events to our community on multiple occasions. For Folsom Bike, we consider it an honor to share our little part of the world and to bring more cycling enthusiasts to experience what we get to experience every day.”

The event will begin on Friday, Aug. 31 with on-site registration and packet pick-up, and a Cycling and Lifestyle Expo at the Palladio in Folsom.

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French food and culture, and the traveling Tour de France Museum that includes a virtual reality experience. A Tour de France cycling legend will be on hand to answer questions and share what it’s like to compete at the highest level on the professional cycling circuit.

The L’Etape bike rides take place Sunday, Sept. 2 with two route options: a full ride through 90 miles and 7,500 feet of climbing, or the short ride through 50 miles and 4,000 feet of climbing. The rides are designed to challenge cyclists on a course comparable to an Alps Mountain stage of the famous Tour de France. Both of the L’Etape courses start and finish in Folsom, and include the beautiful scenery of the Sierra foothills.

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As summer comes to a close, it’s important to have one last celebration before the transition into the colder months. This celebration is Labor Day, otherwise known as the unofficial end of summer. Falling on Sept. 3 this year, the long weekend honors the American labor movement and the contributions workers make to our country through parades, barbecue and many other festivities.

While many families take this weekend as a last chance to go on vacation before the school year picks up, there are many ways you can have a great time right here in Folsom.

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■ SUMMER SWIM FIND A NEW HIKE There are so many great trails and sights around the county to see and explore. Whether it’s waterfalls, the lake or even just gorgeous trees and hills, there are breathtaking views for people of all ages to get out and experience. Around both Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma there are many different hikes ranging in difficulty and length for all skill levels.

Hiking is a great way to get outdoors this Labor Day and see new parts of the community.

GET OUT ON THE LAKE With boating, paddle boarding, kayaking or just laying out by the water, there are so many family friendly opportunities to help beat the heat this Labor Day. Getting out on the lake is a great way to celebrate this Labor Day, while still staying cool. Many locations at Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma have equipment that can be rented out by the hour or you can bring your own. For a more relaxing day at the lake, bring a picnic and a blanket to sit out by the water, and take in the beautiful views — just remember sunscreen.

FLOAT DOWN THE RIVER With the American River just a short drive away, a river float is another great way to relax and enjoy the summer weather this Labor Day. All you need is a tube and you’ll be good to go. Get together a group of friends and bring food, drinks and music to celebrate the long weekend. Bring rope to attach all your tubes so no one gets left behind, but watch out for rocks or bridges to make sure you don’t get stuck.

SPEND THE DAY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS Whether it’s anything described in this list or simply just watching a movie on the couch, the best way you could spend this Labor day is surrounded by the people you care about.

This Labor Day, make the most of the end of summer and celebrate with friends and family.

THROW A BARBECUE From hamburgers, hot dogs or even vegetarian meals, there are so many options for food everyone can enjoy.

You can simply host it in your own backyard and soak in the sun while having a great time with friends and family.

Make it a potluck and celebrate the day with great food, drinks and fun. Wow guests with your favorite recipes or even just make something simple for everyone to enjoy.

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■ SIP AND SAVOR

SIP ‘N’ SAVOR THE SUMMER WITH SLUSHIES

BY CYNTHIA RENEE BROWN

With the hot August nights upon us, keeping cool tends to be at the forefront of our minds in making most decisions — and wine selections are no exception.

The wine slushy has become a popular alternative to the routine glass of Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. If you are planning to head down to the Delta area to cool off, many area tasting rooms in that area are featuring both white and red varieties of this cool refreshing treat, packed with plenty of sweet fruity flavor. The Sangria varieties seem to bring the boldest flavor, boasting hints of orange, plum and berry. These tasty iced wine drinks, though amazingly refreshing, tend to have lots of sugar so its really important to keep hydrated if you are going to go the slushy route to avoid a wine-sugar coma.

If sugary sweet slushies don’t float your boat, there is always the wide range of rosé available on what’s left of these fleeting warm summer evenings. Always fun and sometimes frivolous, rosé selection is seldom taken too seriously, but the beautiful color of a rosé is so inviting in and of itself, and it need not be paired with anything. A good rosé holds its own and simply feels like summer in a glass. County Line Vineyards rosé, Anderson Valley, Sonoma County 2015, was a recent award winner with its amazing textural refinement and refreshing flavors of red apple and citrus.

A grenache can also be amazing with its fruity, yet balanced, taste. Grenache packs incredible flavor yet remains almost ethereally light. Grenache goes great with a flavor packed barbecue of wild salmon and roasted Brussels sprouts. The local El Dorado

County Grace Patriot Wines recently took home a Gold medal in 2018 Jerry Mead’s New World International Competition for its 2016 Estate grenache. With its light beautiful color and sweet vanilla with ripe strawberry characteristics, you certainly can’t go wrong sipping this summer sensation.

Then of course, there’s the lovely muscats and Pinot Gris of the season which never go out of style, no matter what the season. Placerville’s Lewis Grace Winery offers a reasonably priced 2017 Pinot Gris which is worthy enough to have won gold in the 2018 North of the Gate Commercial Wine Competition. Lewis Grace’s 2017 Muscat of Alexandria also took the gold at the 2018 California State Wine Fair; both wines boasting clean sweet aromas with ripe summer flavors.

Lastly, I cannot ignore those of us who crave the good old red varietals, regardless of weather. It can be 100-plus degrees and melting, or a bone chilling 30 below, and we will still be holding the same deep rich burgundy colored glass of heaven.

When it comes to the perfect balance of flavor, texture, color and best of all price, you will need to get your hands on the 2018 award-winning Amador County Red-on-Red produced by Drytown Cellars. With this red wine, the real art is simple, it’s virtually all in the blending. This red table wine is very special with a taste profile enhanced by the contributions of each varietal. And at the humble price of only $10 a bottle, you just can’t lose.

No matter where your tastes fall on the spectrum of great wines and summer beverages, don’t forget that summer slips away quickly. Don’t forget to sip ‘n’ savor your summer!

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■ DINING

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COFFEE HOUSE NAMED AFTER SUBLIME SONG

BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN

M

ark Eister and Pearl Spencer have been in the coffee industry for many years, and recently, they branched out on their own to make their dream real life — their very own coffee house.

Opened on June 27, Badfish Coffee & Tea got its name from a Sublime song title that Eister, 33, and Spencer, 26, both found catchy. A day later, their tattoo artist sketched out two fish for their logo, and it was decided.

The couple met six years ago, and while some can’t work side-by-side with their significant other, it has worked for Eister and Spencer.

“We had been talking about opening our own shop for a couple years,” Spencer said.

“We on and off worked on a business plan, and due to some life events, we finally were able to jump in and do it.”

Eister said their main goal was to create an inviting environment and a place for community.

“We wanted to have a nice, community coffee house,” he said. “We picked Orangevale because there’s not one in Orangevale and we both are from here. We also want to make really good coffee approachable.”

Eister said that sometimes when people aren’t very knowledgeable about coffee, it can be overwhelming with many different options, but the two of them are happy to show customers new things.

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and dark roast. Our roaster doesn’t even roast to a color — it’s all based on flavor profiles.”

Some of the items on their drink menu include drip coffee, slow drip cold brew, espresso, lattes, mochas, teas, juices and smoothies.

“We want good quality coffee to be approachable to everyone. We want it to be available to everyone at a good price,” Spencer said.

Eister said their prices are competitive, but compared to Midtown in Sacramento, they are fairly low in price.

Some food items include avocado toast, peanut butter toast, bagels, quiche, an assortment of pastries and more.

When asked what their favorite thing about their business was, they both said the customers.

“We’re super grateful to be here and it has been a really cool and fun experience,” Spencer said. “I knew it would be a cool experience, but so far, it has exceeded my expectations of what it would be. Every single person has been so appreciative that we are here and happy that cool things are opening up in Orangevale. We felt this way too, so it’s cool to hear the same from other people.” ✶

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■ AMADOR

‘The biggest jewel of the town’ THE WHISKEY FLAT SALOON AT THE ST. GEORGE HOTEL

BY MICHELE SMITH | PHOTO BY BILL SULLIVAN While many people equate volcanoes with lava, the Whiskey Saloon at the St. George Hotel is definitely a rare find when anyone is exploring the town of Volcano in the outskirts of Amador County. Many visitors have this location on their list as a regular stop after ending a day of wine tasting out in the county.

Volcano is rich in history all on its own — you can even pick up a walking map in the general store, but this locale in particular offers something just a little bit different and is definitely off of a road less traveled. First and foremost, the hotel itself is a historical landmark boasting luxurious Victorian-style rooms, antiques and even balconies on the second and third floor. The popular Zinfandel Suite offers a queen bed, fireplace, private bathroom, Sleeper sofa, and kitchenette, and the all of the rooms/floors boast fun, as well as interesting historical names.

Without question, the biggest jewel of the town is the Whiskey Saloon, and this isn’t for people who just want to go out and get a drink. The food is hands down amazing. First of all, while the place is known for their ribs, my personal favorite is the wedge salad, which is absolutely delicious. Many visitors also rave about their Taco Tuesday’s where from 4 to 8 p.m., patrons can enjoy chicken or steak tacos for only $3 apiece. This is not the only item that can be ordered for $3, as guests can order well drinks and draft beers during happy hour at the same price. And, as an added bonus karaoke starts at 8 p.m. and a good time is clearly had by all according to online reviews.

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battered onion rings, to more unique items such as the pork Volcano rolls and the popular coconut shrimp.

Last but not least, for locals and visitors staying overnight at The St. George Hotel, guests can enjoy brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at the saloon, with menu items such as redneck Benedict, prime rib Benedict, linguisia and eggs, and much, much, more. On a historical note, the bar was added to the St. George Hotel in the 1930s. âœś

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happening around AMADOR

■ AMADOR

ONGOING EVENTS

Kennedy Mine Tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Kennedy Gold Mine 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson, 209-223-9542 kennedygoldmine.com/index.html

Motorcar Rail Ride 10 a.m.-4 p.m. second Saturdays through November Boarding at rail crossing on Highway 104, between Highway 88 and 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

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

Knight Foundry Tours 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. second Saturday of the month Knight Foundry 81 Eureka St., Sutter Creek knightfoundry.com, theknightfoundry@gmail.com Paranormal Investigation at Kennedy Mine Overnight Investigations: 7 p.m.-8 a.m. Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20.

Kennedy Gold Mine 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson, 209-223-9542, KennedyGoldMine.com Summer Fun Days 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Monday-Friday through Aug. 10 Scout Hut, Detert Park Highway 49/88, Jackson 209-223-2300, phammond@ amadorgov.org, goacra.org 2018 TGIF Summer Music Series 6 p.m. until dusk Fridays through Aug. 17 Aug. 3: Kennedy Gold Mine, Orquesta Taino Aug. 10: Mollie Joyce Park, Black Irish Band Aug. 17: Terra d’Oro, Primitivo 209-267-9038, AmadorArts.org “Alice in Wonderland” 8 p.m. through Aug. 18 Volcano Amphitheatre Main Street, Volcano Facebook.com/ VolcanoTheatreCompany

Willow Springs Schoolhouse Flea Market Aug. 11 Willow Springs School Corner of Highway 16 and Demartini Road, Plymouth WillowSpringsSchoolhouse.info Photographer’s Day at Preston Castle 5-8 p.m. Aug. 19 Preston Castle 900 (end of) Palm Drive, Ione 209-256-3623, PrestonCastle.com/ PhotographersDay Amador Farmers’ Market – Sutter Creek 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, now through September Parking lot on the corner of North Main Street and Gopher Flat Road, in Sutter Creek 209-418-7591, AmadorFarmersMarket.com

Music on the Terrace 9 -11 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 15 Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, 800-822-9466, JacksonCasino.com

AUGUST EVENTS

Baiocchi 2018 Summer Music Series - Jesse Hendricks 1-4 p.m. Aug. 5 Baoicchi Wines 82 Main St., Sutter Creek 209-267-5523, baiocchiwines.com

Midsummers Fairytale Celtic Renniasance Fair “The Magic Lies Within” Aug. 25-26 Amador County Fairgrounds 18621 Sherwood St., Plymouth

Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival Aug. 10-12 Main Street, Sutter Creek 209-405-1563, Facebook.com/ SutterCreekRagtimeFestival

Preston Castle Wine Tasting and Tour 4-7 p.m. Aug. 25 Preston Castle 900 Palm Drive, Ione info@prestoncastle.com prestoncastle.com

Downtown Wine 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 11 Downtown, Amador City Escanaba in ‘da Moonlight 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Aug. 10-Sept. 8 Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre 1127 N. Main St., Jackson, mstw.org Sippin on Steiner!

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 11 Steiner Road Wineries, 1213812595 Steiner Road, Plymouth Helwig Winery Round-Up Party 5-9:30 p.m. Aug. 11 Helwig Winery 11555 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth 209-245-5200, HelwigWinery.com

Plymouth Farmers Market 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, August - September McGee Park Main Street, Plymouth AmadorFarmersMarket.com

Jug Band Festival 11 a.m.9 p.m. Aug. 18 Sutter Creek Inn 75 Main St., Sutter Creek 209-267-5606, JugFest.org

Fredie Steady at Sutter Creek Theatre 8-10 p.m. Aug. 3 Sutter Creek Theatre 44 Main St., Sutter Creek 916-425-0077

Plasse’s Mountain BBQ and Live Charity Auction 11 a.m. -11 p.m. Aug. 18 Plasse’s Resort 30001 Plasse Road, Silver Lake 209- 258-8814 plasses-resort.com/index.html

Caples Lake Fishing Derby Aug. 4 Caples Lake 1111 California 88, Kirkwood 209-258-8888, capleslakeresort. com/summer/Kirkwood Inn Feist Wines 2018 Summer Music Series-Carolyn Sills 7-9 p.m. Aug. 4 Feist Wines 15 Eureka St., Sutter Creek 209-267-8020, feistwines.com Supper Under the Stars 5:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 5 Amador Council of Tourism 460 Sutter Hill Road,Suite D, Sutter Creek 209-267-9249, info@touramador.com

Taste of Amador 6-9 p.m. Aug. 18 Hanford Courte Park 128 Hanford St., Sutter Creek 209-223-8761 Dick Cooper’s Birthday Celebration Noon-4 p.m. Aug. 18 Cooper Vineyards 21365 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth, 209-45-6181, CooperWines.com/Events Baiocchi 2018 Summer Music Series - Spencer & Vogel 1-4 p.m. Aug. 19 Baoicchi Wines, 82 Main St., Sutter Creek 209-267-5523 baiocchiwines.com

Yorba Wines 2018 La Luna Summer Series Full Moon Concert 7-10:30 p.m. Aug. 25 Yorba Wines 51 Hanford St., Sutter Creek 209-267-8190 , yorbawines.com Helwig Summer Concert Series: Pablo Cruise 8 p.m. Aug.25 Helwig Winery 11555 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth 209-245.5200 HelwigWinery.com/Concerts Farm to Fork Dinner Aug. 26 Kennedy Gold Mine 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson

SEPTEMBER EVENTS Labor Day Sidewalk Sale 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 1 Downtown Sutter Creek SutterCreek.org

Kirkwood Thin Air Chili Cook-Off Noon- 4 p.m. Sept. 1 Kirkwood Community Association 1501 Kirkwood Meadows Drive, Kirkwood 209-258-7260 TheKirkwoodCommunityAssociation. org Labor Day BBQ Celebration Noon-4:30 p.m. Sept. 1-3 Deaver Vineyards 12455 Steiner Road, Plymouth 209-245-4099, Deaver Vineyards.com Amador City Tomato Fest Noon-4 p.m. Sept. 1 Historic Downtown Amador City.

Amador-City.com/Events info@amador-city.com Labor Day Harvest Fete!

1-4 p.m. Sept. 1 Feist Wines 15 Eureka St., Sutter Creek 209-267-8020, feistwines.com

Labor Day Progressive Picnic 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 3 Amador Flower Farm 22001 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth 209-245-6660, AmadorFlowerFarm.com Labor Day BBQ & Blues Celebration 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 3 Driven Cellars 12595 Steiner Road, Plymouth 209-245-4545, DrivenCellars.com Wine and Cheese Tasting at the Museum 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 7 Amador County Museum 225 Church St., Jackson Amadorcountyhistoricalsociety.org 209-223-6386 or 209-257-1485 Annual Jug and Rose Run 7 a.m. Sept. 8 Amador High Performing Arts, 330 Spanish St., Sutter Creek Volcano Park, Main Street, Volcano 209-267-9017 AmadorHighDrama/JugAndRoseRace Amador STARS Band Against Cancer Sept. 9 Italian Picnic Grounds 581 State Highway 49, Sutter Creek Amador STARS 60 D Ridge Road, Sutter Creek AmadorSTARS.org Facebook.com/Amador STARS Open Studios: Sept. 8 and 9 Sutter Creek Auditorium 18 Main St., Sutter Creek AmadorArts Gallery/Office 11-A Randolph St., Sutter Creek 209-267-9038, amadorarts.org “A Study in Sherlock; You Sea But You Do Not Observe” 6 p.m. Sept. 8 and 6 p.m. Sept. 15 Baker Street West 204 Main St., Jackson 209-223-9076 Facebook.com/BakerStreetWest Grandparent’s Day at the Farm 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 9 Amador Flower Farm & Nursery 22001 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth, 209-245-6660 AmadorFlowerFarm.com/Events

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■ AMADOR

Enjoy a unique experience at the Union Inn and Pub in Volcano

BY MICHELE SMITH PHOTO BY BILL SULLIVAN Visitors to Amador County can enjoy another unique experience in the historical town of Volcano which is also officially registered as a California Historical Landmark. The story behind this quaint hotel and restaurant is quite interesting. Built in 1880, by four illiterate French Canadians for only $400, it was originally a boarding house for miners and locals until the 1920s. While having a brief reopening in the 1950s, the house remained vacant for many years to eventually become a private residence until 2000, when it was fully restored to a lovely vacation spot by the David/ Burney family. Today the Volcano Inn is known for its popular California Pub and beautiful four-bedroom bed and breakfast located in the heart of California Gold Country.

The Union Pub is open every night Thursday through Sunday and not only serves up delectable dishes, but offers fun specials as well. For example, Thursdays are “two bit” beer night where patrons can order any entrée on the menu and can purchase a beer for only a quarter. The dinner and drink specials change on a weekly basis, so be sure to check out their website prior to better plan your experience. The everyday menu boasts a wide variety of offerings from unique snacks to burgers

and “sandos” to hearty entrees combined with a fun flair of specialty cocktails, such as the lady lavender spiked lemonade. The restaurant even offers a Sunday brunch every week from noon to 2 p.m. and catering as well.

Please take note: while the Pub is closed every Tuesday and Wednesday, visitors can call the Union Inn with notice, and they will prepare a special picnic “dinner” for your room.

The bed and breakfast boasts very modern guest rooms all located on the second floor offering private bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, and flat screen televisions complete with a DVD and DVD library. Most importantly, every morning guests with be enthralled with an amazing homemade breakfast complete with their breakfast beverage of choice (coffee, tea, or juice), fresh fruit, cereal and a savory breakfast dish.

The locale offers private seated dinners to up 36 people, and on the fun side, walk-around appetizers and beverages for parties up to 48 in their game room. In addition to offering private cooking classes for aspiring chefs or everyday lovers of cooking, the Union is hosting the first annual Amador County Blackberry Festival from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday Aug. 12. ✶

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■ ICONIC ROCKERS INVADE JACKSON

‘The architect of shock rock’ ALICE COOPER BRINGS PARANORMAL TOUR TO JACKSON

BY BILL SULLIVAN | PHOTOS ARE COURTESY When it comes to the world of heavy metal music, nobody sets the bar higher in the category of unusual than Alice Cooper. This month, concert goers in nearby Amador County will surely have one wild Wednesday as the performer known as the “Godfather of shock rock,” makes a solo appearance.

The Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort presents ‘A Paranormal Evening with Alice Cooper’ at its outdoor concert venue 8:30 p.m. Aug. 15.

Alice Cooper brings his own brand of rock psycho-drama to fans both old and new, enjoying it as much as the audience does. Known as a true architect of shockrock, Cooper has rattled the cages, surprised fans and exude danger at every turn of his career.

With his well-aged raspy voice that has been performing for more than 50-years, Cooper’s shows have carried the features of guillotines, electric chairs, fake blood, deadly snakes, baby dolls, and dueling swords to wow his fans.

For Cooper, the label goes well beyond that of being just an

entertainer. The long haired, eye-liner donning doctor of dark is credited with building the heavy metal music industry in its beginnings. He was the first to introduce the bizarre imagery to rock and roll, setting the stage for other iconic rockers of similar nature, including Ozzy Osborne. For Cooper, bizarre quickly put him ahead of the rest and today, he’s still performing while many have departed on the crazy train into the history books.

“The late ‘60s and early ‘70s were kind of a breeding ground for exciting new sounds because easy listening and folk were kind of taking over the airwaves,” said Cooper. “I think it was a natural next step to take that blissful, easy-going sound and strangle the life out of it.”

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The late ‘60s and early ‘70s were kind of a breeding ground for exciting new sounds because easy listening and folk were kind of taking over the airwaves.

I think it was a natural next step to take that blissful, easy-going sound and strangle the life out of it.”

The Alice Cooper band was formed while in Phoenix in 1969. Known for several popular albums, including “Love It to Death” which hit the charts in 1971, followed by “Killer,” “School’s Out,” “Billion Dollar Babies” and “Muscle of Love.” From there, the rest is history.

Off stage, Cooper is extremely sociable with a gentle demeanor and a sense of humor many don’t expect. He isn’t bashful when it comes publicly reflecting on his early life, when partying and drinking nearly led to his death. The death of his friends, Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix before they were even 30 was a true wake-up call for the once more than wild Cooper.

Today, the man who’s life began in a church and drifted from it has found balance. He doesn’t drink, he doesn’t really slay and torture those things that his shows portray, it’s all just part of the act that fans love. Today, he enjoys continuing to please those fans, spending time with friends and family, participating in Bible study and going to church.

“My wife and I are both Christian,” Cooper said. “My father was a pastor, my grandfather was an evangelist. I grew up in the church, went as far away as I could from it, almost died, and then came back to the church.”

While his personal life underwent tremendous change and redemption in his 30s, Cooper has managed to continue the theme of his shows without conflict. He continues to pack venues, touring, some six months out of the year, finding the balance between living a healthy life and continuing to entertain.

“There’s nothing in Christianity that says you can’t be a Rockstar,” he said. “People have a very warped view of Christianity. They think it’s all very precise and we never do wrong and we’re praying all day and we’re right-wing. It has nothing to do with that.” ✶

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■ ICONIC ROCKERS INVADE JACKSON

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FIRST LADY of rock ‘n’ roll ROCKER, ACTOR, SONGWRITER JOAN JETT BOUND FOR AMADOR

BY BILL SULLIVAN | PHOTOS ARE COURTESY Joan Jett was one of the first female pioneers in a once male-dominated world of rock music. Now, the singer, songwriter and producer continues to share her love of rock ‘n’ roll with fans across the country. Such fans in Amador County are soon to be on that list.

The Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort will welcome the legendary rock band Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at its outdoor concert venue at 8 p.m. Aug. 19.

Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator and a visionary. As the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts, with whom she has become a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she’s had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including the classics “Bad Reputation,” “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll,” “I Hate Myself For Loving You” and “Crimson and Clover.” Jett has acted in movies and television, including 1987’s “Light Of Day,” and in a Tony-nominated Broadway musical, “The Rocky Horror Show.”

She has appeared on such acclaimed television shows as “Oprah” (the last season) and “Law and Order.”

“My guitar is not a thing. It is an extension of myself. It is who I am,” Jett said. “I think there’s nothing better than seeing a three-chord straight up rock ‘n’ roll band in your face with sweaty music and three minute good songs.”

Jett’s music has become a permanent force in mainstream culture. A version of “I Hate Myself for Loving You” was reworked for NBC’s Sunday Night Football theme song, “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night,” and was performed for nine seasons by the likes of Pink, Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood. Her music is heard in countless films and TV shows including “Easy A,” “Kick Ass,” “The Runaways,” “Shrek,” “Baby Mama” and many more.

Despite the national success, and media recognition, like many veteran performers there is one thing that Jett still loves to this day. That is, performing for a live audience, one who is known to sing along and engage with the timeless rocker and all of her many hits.

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“When you’re onstage and the audience is smiling and singing and bopping along and you’re all on the same level, it’s the best feeling in the world.

It may sound dumb and corny to say it, but it’s like pure love,” she said. “You want to have butterflies in your stomach, because if you don’t, if you walk out onstage complacent, that’s not a good thing.”

Will call opens at 5 p.m. on Aug. 18 with the doors opening at 6 p.m. and showtime at 8 p.m. Full bar and food will be available for purchase. The Jackson Rancheria outdoor venue provides an excellent setting without a bad seat in the house beneath the stars in beautiful Amador County. ✶

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STORY BY LINNEAH FLAHIVE PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN

Sutter Street is famous for its restaurants, boutiques and events. But from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday morning, Historic Folsom hosts its very own farmers’ market. The farmers’ market is a fun, family-friendly event with live music and tons of vendors each selling a variety of produce, specialty foods and even handmade crafts.

The Historic Folsom Farmers’ Market is the only farmers’ market in Folsom that runs year-round, rain or shine. With hundreds of different products to choose from, there is something for everyone.

With summer coming to a close and fall quickly approaching, you can look forward to seeing fresh stone fruits such as peaches and nectarines, as well as a variety of squashes and zucchinis from the vendors.

“When attending our farmers’ market, people can look forward to a variety of produce, live local music talent, a great selection of specialty foods like beef jerky, baked goods, specialty coffees, tamales, cheese and more,” said Marie Hall, co-founder of the Living Smart Foundation. “We also have fresh fish, beef, pork, eggs and honey.”

Co-founders Don and Marie Hall created this organization back in 2008 to give back to the community. Their goal was to create a positive influence on the local youth while instilling positive relationships throughout the community with small, local businesses and independent vendors. Now, with more than five

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farmers’ markets located in the surrounding areas, the Historic Folsom Farmers’ Market has become a huge success in the Folsom community.

“This was a great strategy for the nonprofit and it also allows us to give back to the community to provide healthy food options grown locally and create local commerce while creating job opportunities for the youth that take our classes,” Hall said.

The Living Smart Foundation has had an large influence on the Folsom community, local businesses and the amenable youth. Through farmers’ markets and interactive events, such as health fairs and the Peach Festival, people of every age have a chance to become more connected to their community.

“Bring cash, make sure you taste everything to fully enjoy the flavors, and try something new. Come hungry and enjoy hot foods from the food court, eat lunch while you enjoy live music and enjoy the day!” Hall said. ✶

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■ HISTORIC HAPPENINGS

Somewhere over at Rainbow Bridge Jewelers, 40 years ago

BY DAHYLINN MCKOWEN

When Jim Kelly opened Rainbow Bridge Jewelers in Historic Folsom in 1978, he wasn’t thinking 40 years ahead, to 2018.

And nearly 40 years ago, Dorothy Cormack wasn’t planning on co-owning a very successful and celebrated business.

Back in the late 1970s, Cormack, who loves anything and everything art-related, was doing art installations for “Sculpture Sacramento,” sponsored by the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission. On a day off, Cormack happened into Rainbow Bridge Jewelers and became enamored with the store’s artwork and the unique jewelry created by Kelly. She especially liked a necklace Kelly made that depicted Folsom’s famous Rainbow Bridge; she asked him if he could fashion the bridge motif into gold earrings. Kelly gladly did so, to Cormack’s delight. He also volunteered to help Cormack with her art installations.

Love blossomed and they married in 1985.

Forty years later, the couple welcomes customers into Rainbow Bridge Jewelers, located on the 700 block of Sutter Street.

“Rainbow Bridge Jewelers is a showplace for handmade jewelry that have artistic merit as a common thread,” Cormack shared. “We have a wide variety to choose from, including pieces for men, so there’s always something special for every taste.”

Currently, 35 artists showcase their work at the store, including notable designers such as Holly Yashi, Firefly, Tabra, Coeur de Lion and Italgem.

One of the most asked questions by customers when they enter the store and see all the brightly colored original artwork, one-of-a-kind jewelry and

fanciful accessories is, “Where do you find so many beautiful pieces?” Cormack explained that in addition to their own original creations, “some pieces we find close to home, and some pieces we find during our world travels.”

The duo has traveled from Indonesia to North Africa and everywhere in-between, but they call the Folsom Historic District their home and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

“Lake Natoma is our front yard! We love being able to walk to work and also to all the great restaurants and special events in the District,” she said.

Rainbow Bridge Jewelers will be holding a special event of their own at the store to celebrate 40 years in the Historic District. The reception is slated for the evening of Aug. 17 and will include hors d‘oeuvres and Champagne and 40 lucky customers will win a gift bag. The pièce of résistance will be Kelly playing a very strange and curious instrument that is displayed as an art piece in the store. Performing with Kelly will be his store’s house band “Dr. Placebo and the Staph.”

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set to please Folsom audiences ENTERTAINER STAFF Certain artists just seem to have an innate sense of what it takes to please an audience. Clay Walker is one of those artists. Whether on stage or in the recording studio, Walker never gives less than 100 percent, and it’s that kind of dedicated work ethic combined with God-given talent that have made him one of the most successful country acts of the past decade.

He first topped the Billboard country singles chart in 1993 with “What’s It to You” and followed with his second consecutive No. 1 hit, “Live Until I Die.” Since then he’s placed 31 titles on Billboard’s singles chart including such additional chart toppers as “Dreaming with my Eyes Open,” “If I Could Make Living,” “This Woman and This Man,” and “Rumor Has It.” (The latter two songs each spent two weeks at the summit.)

He’s enjoyed his share of success at the cash registers and has consistently been one of the busiest artists on the road. He’s scored four platinum-selling albums, signifying sales of a million units, and two gold albums, discs that sold over 5 million units.

Walker says he knew early that he wanted to be a country recording artist. When he was only 16-years-old, and working nights as a desk clerk at a Super 8 Motel, he took a tape of a song he wrote to a nearby radio station. The disc jockey told him it was against corporate policy to play such tapes on the air.

“I was heartbroken, but when I left the studio and got in my car — and I remember it was about 6:30 in the morning — as I was driving away from the radio station and he said, “Folks, I’m not supposed to do this, but this song is just too good to pass up. This song was written by a hometown boy, his name is Clay Walker!’

“He spun it and I could not believe it. It was one of the highlights of my whole career. Even to this day, when I think about the one moment in time, it said to me: ‘This is what you’re going to be!’

That defined it. I knew with no question, that was it,” Walker said.

Like Mark Chesnutt and Tracy Byrd, Walker made a name for himself on the competitive Texas honky-tonk circuit before graduating to success on a national level.

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“After I saw Mark and Tracy do it, that gave me even more desire because I knew both of them,” Walker recalled. “Watching them do it led me to believe that if I kept trying hard, then maybe I could get my break too.”

He did and in 1993, his first single on Giant, “What’s It To You,” flew up the chart and landed at No. 1. His smooth, evocative voice and energetic stage presence quickly established Walker as the latest Texas export to find national acclaim and a lengthy string of hits has followed. However, the Houston resident has never strayed far from his Texas roots or the Lone Star lifestyle.

In fact, one of the accomplishments Walker is most proud of is having placed seventh in the cutting horse competition at the Houston Livestock Rodeo, the largest rodeo in the United States. He took the prize with his horse Maddie.

It’s an impressive feat, made even more special because Walker was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1996.

“If you’d asked me when I was diagnosed that first day if I would still be alive, I would have said ‘No’ because that’s what the doctor’s said,” he said. “Here I am, and actually I’m probably healthier than I was (when I was diagnosed).”

Clay set his mind to overcome the obstacles MS lay before him. Since then, he has founded Band Against MS (BAMS) to fight the disease and has raised upwards of $2 million for the cause.

In addition to founding Band Against MS, Clay’s compassion for the men and women who served in the armed forces has led him to cofound Military Warriors Support Foundation (MilitaryWarriors.org) and serve those who are in the military service on a personal level. Military Warriors Support Foundation awards mortgage-free homes to wounded heroes injured during combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The homes are for families who have severe and/or unique circumstances due to their injuries received while serving the country. In addition to the home, the families will receive three years of family and financial mentoring.

After more than a decade in the national spotlight, Clay Walker believes the best is yet to come.

“I trust my gut more than ever now,” he said.

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bound for Harris Center ENTERTAINER STAFF | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER A house-filling favorite in Las Vegas since she opened as one of the hottest tickets in town in June 2000, Rita Rudner is known for her epigrammatic one-liners. Over the course of a 14-year run and 2,000-plus shows, she has sold one and a half million tickets and become the longest-running solo comedy show in the history of Las Vegas.

She has been named Las Vegas’ “Comedian Of The Year” nine years in a row and in 2006 received The Nevada Ballet’s “Woman Of The Year” award. She was delighted to renew her relationship with Harrah’s Casino in September 2014 after four years at The Venetian.

Rita’s first solo HBO special, Rita Rudner’s One Night Stand, was nominated for several awards, as was her eponymous English BBC television show that later appeared in the USA on A&E. Rudner’s two one-hour specials for HBO, “Born To Be Mild” and “Married Without Children,” were ratings standouts and she performed all over the country, filling Carnegie Hall in New York three times and the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles twice. In 2008 “Rita Rudner: Live From Las Vegas” was PBS’s first ever stand-up comedy special.

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Rita Rudner moved to New York at the age of 15 to become a dancer on Broadway. She appeared in several shows, including the original productions of “Follies” and “Mack and Mabel.” It was while in “Annie” on Broadway that she began exploring the comedy clubs of Manhattan. In the early ‘80s, Rudner took a full-time leap from chorus lines to punch lines and was soon a regular guest on both “Late Night with David Letterman” and “The Tonight Show.”

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BY TESSA MARGUERITE | PHOTOS ARE COURTESY or those who have never attended a Spazmatics concert, something just might be missing in your life. And that something is a nerdy, new wave dance party featuring an intense set of ‘80s pop music.

The band members of the Spazmatics wear bowties, plaid pants, taped glasses and suspenders as homage to the 1980s film “Revenge of the Nerds.” As they bounce around the stage in synchronized choreography, the pocket protectors and short shorts add a wonderfully hilarious theatrical element to the overall vibe as the band plays hits like “Safety Dance,” “Video Killed the Radio Star,” “Just What I Needed” and “White Wedding.” Musical covers range from a slough of bands and artists such as Men at Work, Madonna, Rick Springfield, Cindy Lauper, The Cure, Flock of Seagulls, Oingo Boingo, Tears for Fears and many others. The undeniably catchy songs and energetic dance moves make the Spazmatics a thoroughly enjoyable show for all ages.

The Spazmatics are a creation of Perfect World Entertainment, the self-proclaimed world leader in the production of musical era tributes since 1992. The chain band has groups in cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Nashville and more. The group that performs in Placer and Sacramento counties is the San Francisco Spazmatics, consisting of Leonard Feingold, guitar and vocals; Wayne Famous, drums, vocals and whistle; Stanford Rockwell, lead vocals; and Wilson Schlepnick, bass.

The Spazmatics have performed in Placer, Sacramento and surrounding counties for several years at county fairs, bars and festivals. Folsom Lake Entertainer recently asked the wacky band members of the Spazmatics some questions about the group. The following are their answers:

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HOW DID THE SPAZMATICS GET STARTED? WAYNE FAMOUS: “The Spazmatics were cre-

ated around 2005 by Perfect World Entertainment, a world leader in era-tribute shows for the last 20 years. I was the company leader of their other successful show band The Afrodisiacs and was asked to find members to launch The Spazmatics in the San Francisco Bay Area.”

YOUR SHOWS ARE SO HIGH ENERGY. HOW DO YOU DO IT?

WAYNE FAMOUS: “We have specifically designed this high-energy show to appeal to an audience that is right in front of us or completely in the back of an arena. There is constant choreography that correlates with every song. I specifically go after cast members who have the right mentality and physical

SPASTIC: From left, Leonard Feingold.

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ability to handle the show, it’s a workout.

We generally leave each set drenched and pride ourselves on every set being executed at the highest level of stamina and spirit.”

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE SONG TO PERFORM?

LEONARD FEINGOLD: “’Rebel Yell.’”

WHAT’S YOUR BACKGROUND IN MUSIC?

WAYNE FAMOUS: “My music career began in the third grade on clarinet/sax which led to drums due to my band instructor being so inspiring. My first band, “castle BLAK” got signed to EMI America and we released an album that did well in Europe.

Outside of Spazmatics, I currently record

with Night Ranger’s Brad Gillis and various other high-profile artists around the world.

We have many cast members who also tour with various big name artists such as Alanis Morissette, Korn and Patty Smyth.”

TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW: LEONARD FEINGOLD: “I was voted ‘Most

Mysterious’ in my senior year of high school.”

IF YOU COULD MEET ONE ROCK STAR OR BAND FROM THE ‘80S, WHO WOULD IT BE?

WAYNE FAMOUS: “Prince … is there anyone else?”

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■ REAL ESTATE

ON THE MOVE

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a friendly fellowship. While she was very excited to move to El Dorado Hills, she says, “The hardest part of moving away is leaving your friends. But with the Newcomers Club, I was told that I may meet my new best friend.

And I have!” She encourages everyone to join. They have monthly events that are fun and raise money for local nonprofit organizations, further helping our community. The club offers more than 20 small special interest groups and encourages members to start a new group if their interest isn’t represented.

Local real estate is still a hot topic. Comparing the first half of 2018 to the same time frame in 2017, the numbers continue to impress. In El Dorado Hills, the average sold price is up to almost $725,000, while the price has climbed to almost $565,000 in Folsom. Most people don’t realize that Folsom is actually more expensive than El Dorado Hills if you consider price per square foot. In Folsom, that has increased to $270 while it’s only $248 in El Dorado Hills.

Through the first six months of the year, 486 homes were sold in Folsom while 464 homes were sold in El Dorado Hills. That’s an amazing figure because there has been far less homes for sale in Folsom. Folsom homes sell quickly in an average of 24 days, while it takes an average of 40 days in El Dorado Hills. And lastly, homes sold in Folsom for 99.8 percent of the list price and 98.6 percent of list price in El Dorado Hills. These data items are interrelated and a few reasons why they are connected.

In summary, like I say frequently in this column: Sellers, this is your time. Buyers, it’s a great place to live.

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

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It’s summer so people are on the move — literally, they are moving. July is typically a month where a lot of homes are sold, and this year is no exception.

Sold homes means people are moving; moving into the area, moving out of the area. A lot of people are moving here from the Bay Area.

Why? The same reason why we moved out here from the Bay Area more than 23 years ago.

Many of my clients express the same reasons — great schools, an awesome living environment and a lot of value for your home-buying dollar. Yes, our warm summers come with it.

As I say frequently in my column, moving can be stressful and many times, it’s not that fun. Life doesn’t stop just because people are moving. There are so many details it’s amazing that moving even happens at all.

Have you moved recently? Does any of this sound familiar? What date should we have the moving truck pick up our stuff ? I’m not sure.

It depends on the loan, which depends on the appraisal. It depends on when the sellers plan to move out since they have a “rent back.” It depends on if buyers plan to do any updates, like paint or replace flooring, while the home is empty. It depends, on the movers’ schedule.

Those are just the reasons that you can predict.

By far, the most stressful situation is when there is a domino effect caused by buyers who must sell their home first in order to purchase their new home. That string of “contingent” buyers can be very long resulting in a chain of events that are dependent on everyone performing.

So moving can be stressful on the social side too. Barb Johnson is a board member for the El Dorado Hills Newcomers Club — an organization for ladies dedicated to welcoming residents and bringing them together in

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