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‘Finding Neverland’
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NATIONAL TOUR BRINGS BELOVED TALE TO HARRIS CENTER FOR 5 SHOWINGS
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t’s a tale that is difficult not to love and cherish — the story of a young boy who refuses to grow up. The classic tale continues to delight children of all ages throughout the world and now it’s coming to life on stage in Folsom. Later this month, the Harris Center for the Arts will host the National Tour of “Finding Neverland” which opens the local Big Stage Series for 2018-2019. “Finding Neverland” will wow Folsom for five shows 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27; and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. “‘Finding Neverland’ had a great run on Broadway. We’re proud to have the national tour open our Big Stage Series this year,” said David Pier, executive director of the Harris Center for the Arts. “It’s the story behind the story, in essence, and it makes for a great musical.” “Finding Neverland” is the timeless story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters, Peter Pan and how he was born from writer J.M. Barrie’s imagination. Through fantasy and spectacle, “Finding Neverland” follows the famed playwright and his introduction to four young brothers and their widowed mother. Amazed by the boys’ imaginative adventures, he sets out to write a play and from there, one of the world’s most iconic tales begins its journey. As this national tour rolls into Folsom, it is one of 10 such shows of this caliber this season. Actors from the local region will be among the cast and include Allison Lian is Swing and is an understudy for Wendy and Peter Pan. Lian has lived in both Sacramento and Truckee. Spenser Micetich is Ensemble, Mr. Cromer and an understudy for Frohman/Hook. Micetich is from nearby Woodland. Peter Pan has been shown on television, was made into a famous 1953 full-length animated Walt Disney film, and been made into three other movies: “Peter Pan” in 1924, the Steven Spielberg version, “Hook” in 1992, and most recently, “Peter Pan” in 2003. Many today continue to ponder: Why is Peter Pan still so popular all over the world? According to reports, it is believed that it is much to do with its broad attraction to all ages. Peter Pan is a tale that speaks to the smallest child with its spectacle and fantasy, especially the thrill of flying. Older children relate to the characters that are their own ages, and to the great adventures Peter and his friends share with Captain Hook and the pirates. Adults enjoy Peter Pan because it rekindles the magic of the first time they saw it as children, as well as for the wistful theme born from a desire never to grow up. But it all began when the character of Peter Pan was first mentioned in a 1902 book by Sir James M. Barrie entitled “The Little White Bird.” In 1906, the section of the book that originated Peter Pan was published separately as a book called “Peter Pan in Kensington Garden.” Then in 1911, Barrie turned his popular play “Peter Pan” into a novel called “Peter and Wendy.”
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Meet the local actors ALLISON LIAN, SACRAMENTO Allison is a proud 2018 graduate of new york University’s Tisch School of the arts in the new studio on Broadway and Experimental Theatre Wing. Recent shows include “Hair,” “Times Square — a workshop with the Civilians,” “REB+Vodka+Me,” and “The Drowsy Chaperone.” SPENSER MICETICH, WOODLAND Spenser is thrilled to be joining the company of finding neverland. national Tour: “Elf: The Musical” (Buddy the elf). favorite regional: “It Happened in Key west” (fulton), “guys and dolls, “newsies,” “footloose” and “How to Succeed…As always.”
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Barrie never had children, he spent a great deal of time playing with the children of his good friends, Sylvia and Arthur Llewelyn Davies. He loved to create skits for the children’s entertainment. It was while writing and acting out skits with the Davies children that Barrie developed the characters and plot he would use in the writing of the full-length play version of “Peter Pan.” Barrie also drew his inspiration from the boys’ parents. He modeled Mr. Darling after the young lawyer, Arthur Llewelyn Davies. Mrs. Darling was based on the refined, nurturing mother Sylvia Davies. After Sylvia and Arthur’s early deaths, Barrie adopted their five boys. Wendy, who was modeled after a young girl name Margaret Henley, had died at a very early age. Despite the quality and originality of the play as he had written it, Barrie still had a hard time getting it produced. Unlike today, plays in 1904 usually did not have special effects like flying and major scene changes. English producer Charles Frohman finally agreed to produce the play, casting one of England’s most popular actresses, 37-year-old Nina Boucicault as Peter. Nina’s brother, Dion Boucicault, directed the first production, giving the cast only a few pages of script at a time. He was a perfectionist as a director, often having cast and crew rehearse up to 15 to18 hours at a time. Even with its major technical requirements and unique plot and characters, “Peter Pan” was a great success. It was a big hit throughout England and then in the United States in 1905, with famed actress, Maude Adams, performing the lead to great critical acclaim. “Finding Neverland” is directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus with book by Olivier Award-nominee James Graham, music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Grammy Award winner Eliot Kennedy. Choreography is by Emmy Award-winner Mia Michaels whose resume includes, “So You Think You Can Dance” and Cirque du Soleil’s “Delirium.” “Less than a month later here at the Harris Center, our friends at El Dorado Musical Theatre will stage
the actual play ‘Peter Pan,’” Pier said. “I like how these two different looks at the same enduring character will occur on the same stage.” Tickets are available at HarrisCenter.net or from Harris Center Ticket Office at 916-608-6888 from noon to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and two hours before show time. ✶
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ctober, a time when the leaves change color, the temperature turns cooler and many minds are on events like Octoberfest and other tasty events. Folsom isn’t lacking when Autumn comes “hopping” in with its very own seasonal event known as “Whole Lotta Brews.” Taking place on Oct. 20, this event will be host to many brewers and tap houses right here in our own backyard, all who will be pouring for a good cause. Located inside the weather free Folsom Sports Complex, Whole Lotta Brews guests will enjoy an evening of unlimited craft beer, cider, mead and spirit tastings from around the region along with gourmet food samplings from local restaurants, caterers and food vendors. Whole Lotta Brews will also host live entertainment performed by The Aaron Gayden Band who performs a variety of R&B, jazz, gospel and rock. This event featuring great entertainment and social atmosphere is presented by the Folsom Community Partnership, a 501(c)3 community-based nonprofit. The organization is known for providing services to Folsom, Rancho Cordova and the surrounding communities through a number of resources and programs. Founded in 1992, the organization has a long history of providing quality community support, crisis case management and emergency services, as well as employment services to support both youth and adults. “This is our sixth Whole Lotta Brews event, and we are excited to be recognized as one of the only indoor beer tasting
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and food sampling events in the region,” said Christopher Clark, resource development manager for the Folsom Cordova Community Partnership. “This event is a key fundraiser for the vital work of the Folsom Cordova Community Partnership. This organization provides an array of vital services targeted at reducing the risk of child abuse as well as breaking generational cycles of poverty.” Last year the event raised more than $27,000 in support of its mission. This year, after teaming up with the Folsom Chamber of Commerce and selling ticket packages in conjunction with the earlier Tap Folsom event in the Historic District, interest is strong once again for the 2018 version of WHEN: : 6-9 P.M. OCT. 20, Whole Lotta Brews. vip early entry: 5 p.m. In addition to the great eats and spirits, WHERE: fOlsOm spOrts cOmplex, 66 the event will feature numerous activities inclarksville rOad, fOlsOm cluding games such as cornhole, beer Ppong CONTACT: WHOLELOTTABREWS.COM and more. General admission tickets are $40 online and $50 at the door. V.I.P. tickets are $60 online of $75 at the door. The VIP ticket includes one hour early entrance into the event at 5 p.m. and a limited edition light up tasting glass. In previous years, Whole Lotta Brews raised nearly $30, 000 annually to support the mission of the Folsom Cordova Community Partnership “to enhance the education, health and well-being of the children, youth, and adults of the community.” ✶
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For many, it’s a family tradition when the month of October opens each year. Jump in the car and make the trip to farm country in search of that perfect pumpkin who will ultimately inherit the first name of “Jack” before the end of the month. WHEN: 9 A.M.-5 P.M. WEEKDAYS, 9a.m.-6 p.m. weekends Despite all of its rapid growth, increased number of national chain stores, WHERE: 6781 Oak ave., fOlsOm restaurants and more continually coming into the city, Folsom still has its very CONTACT: 916-989-2633 own traditional pumpkin patch. Zittel Farms is family owned. It’s a local favorite and last weekend it opened its gates to another season of good old-fashioned fun for families looking to find that perfect pumpkin someplace besides the big cardboard boxes in the supermarkets. For more than 40 years, Zittel Farms has been the go-to place for Folsom residents to find their perfect pumpkins. Whether it is for baking or decorating, the family-owned ranch, that’s located at the corner of Oak Avenue and FolCONTINUED ON PAGE 20
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FAST FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PUMPKINS A pumpkin is really a squash. It’s a member of the Cucurbita family which includes squash and cucumbers. Six of the seven continents can grow pumpkins including Alaska! Antarctica is the only continent that they won’t grow in. The “pumpkin capital” of the world is Morton, Illinois. this self-proclaimed pumpkin capital is where you’ll find the home of the Libby Corporation’s pumpkin industry. The Irish brought this tradition of pumpkin carving to America. The tradition originally started with the carving of turnips. When the Irish immigrated to the U.S., they found pumpkins a plenty and they were much easier to carve for their ancient holiday. Pumpkins contain potassium and Vitamin A. pumpkin flowers are edible. The largest pumpkin pie ever made was larger than five feet in diameter and weighed more than 350 pounds. It used 80 pounds of cooked pumpkin, 36 pounds of sugar, 12-dozen eggs and took six hours to bake. In early colonial times, pumpkins were used as an ingredient for the crust of pies, not the filling. Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snake bites. The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds. the connecticut field-variety is the traditional american pumpkin. Pumpkins are 90 percent water. Eighty percent of the pumpkin supply in the United States is available in October. native americans flattened strips of pumpkins, dried them and made mats native americans called pumpkins “isqoutm squash.” native americans used pumpkin seeds for food and medicine. OCTOBER 2018 | 19
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som-Auburn Road, has plenty of varieties to offer, and their hometown hospitality is free for every visitor. Upon arrival, visitors will find a quaint picturesque farm, complete with vintage tractors and a vocal rooster that loves to greet the guests. The ranch offers one of the largest varieties of pumpkins in the region with all shapes, sizes and several colors. In addition to offering large thick stem pumpkins, they also offer several varieties of ornamental squash. “This is a tradition for our family. We’ve been coming here for years and love this place,” said Folsom’s Ron Lobley, a longtime customer of Zittel Farms. With harvest season now in full swing, Zittel Farms offers hay rides to visitors who desire to enjoy a bit of country fun right here in the city. Additionally, the farm is the perfect place to take photos of little ones with plenty of old-fashioned farm gear and equipment decorating the three-acre lot. In 1976, Roger and Gail Zittel purchased the small farm shortly after making Folsom their home. With two sons, the family went to work on what is now one of the last working farms in Folsom. “I came from a farming background,” said Roger, who worked as the first manager of the Folsom Chamber of Commerce in 1974. At the time, Folsom was small in size, home to not much more than agriculture and a prison. While he invested in the family farm, he too invested in the promotion of the city that has grown so greatly around his family’s successful farm so many love. “This is my favorite time of year,” he said, adding that the pumpkin patch continues to be a hobby, not a career. “We do this as part of giving back to the community. It’s so important to give back. We like to share life with the community.” Zittel’s pumpkin patch is open weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The farm can be reached at 916-989-2633 and is located at 6781 Oak Avenue in Folsom. ✶
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Get ready for a really good scare this Halloween season at the Heartstoppers Haunted House — Northern California’s highest-rated haunted house in the greater Sacramento region. Not only are there excellent haunts at the Heartstoppers Haunted House in Rancho Cordova, it is the ideal venue for such an attraction given that the Mineshaft property itself is rumored to be haunted. Not only are there two major haunts within the main building, upstairs and in the creepy caves and basement, but there are two spooky outdoor haunts adjacent in the former mini golf course WHEN: 7:30-10:30 p.m. fridays and and property adjacent saturdays and Oct. 21, 28 and 30 to Folsom Boulevard to and 7:30-11:30 Oct. 31. complete the experience TICKETS: $25-$60 INFORMATION: with spooks in every HeartstOppersHaunt.cOm. corner. And, the best part is that two nonprofits came together to “Scare for a Cause” and support year-round community programs. Heartstoppers, now affiliated with a 501c3 nonprofit called Theatre Education 4 Theater Nerds, Inc., was welcomed back to Rancho Cordova with open arms and was offered a long-term home at the Mineshaft after having to look for a new location. Shared profits will go to support various community programs in Rancho Cordova run by the two organizations. Tickets include all attractions, plus an Old West Saloon waiting area indoors (so inclement weather will not be a problem) where themed refreshments and souvenirs will be available to help guests prepare for or wind down from their Heartstoppers experience. The four Halloween attractions are loosely themed around the Old West including Deadlands, where the Old West meets The Walking Dead which occurs outdoors under the moonlight, The Steamghast/Steampunk Asylum (upstairs), Underland 3D — the darkest side of Alice’s Wonderland taking place out of the golf course and Murk — a new mystery haunt to be announced closer to the grand opening which will take place in the basement. Stay tuned.✶
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t’s time to dress up the little ones in their Halloween gear and head to Historic Folsom for trick-or-treating from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, throughout Sutter Street in the Historic District of Folsom. It’s known as Trick or Treat FestiFall, and this year the event is set to be even bigger and better than before. Trick-or-treaters who attend the event, simply have to look for participating merchant signs throughout the district that will be handing out treats for the costumed little ones. In addition to trick-or-treating, the day will feature a number of fun activities this year. Bayside Church of Folsom has once again teamed up with the Folsom Historic District to present a safe and fun day for families
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just before Halloween. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., kids can enjoy bounce houses and games happening in the Wool Street and Sutter Street parking lot. “The merchants are so excited that Bayside Folsom continues to partner with the Historic District for their FestiFall,” said Judy Collinsworth, executive director for the Folsom Historic District Association. “It will be a super fun day for families with some new events, including a special costume contest for pets this year along with children. We hope everyone will come enjoy the day and all our great merchants.” At 2 p.m. a preview of Mary Poppins will be presented on the amphitheater stage. Cast members are ages from four years and older. Come out and enjoy the family entertainment. At 2:00 p.m. the Mad Science Show will return for an entertaining show. Following at 3 p.m. is a costume contest for the kids at the amphitheater and new this year will be a special “you and your pets” costume contest. The event is sponsored by Bayside Folsom, Cynthia’s Dance Center and the Folsom Historic District. Parking will be free for the event in the parking garage at 905 Leidesdorff Street. ✶
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STORY BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN he Sutter Street Steakhouse has been a staple in the Folsom community since 2010, and all these years later, it’s still bringing fresh ideas and offerings to the table. Partner and Executive Chef Rich Veale has been in the kitchen cooking ever since he can remember. Coming from a large Italian family, it was either cook or clean,
Veale said. “Food is always the center of your world in an Italian family. You either cook or do dishes, and I hated doing dishes, so learned to cook,” he said. “I started professionally cooking when I was 12 years old. It kind of has always come easy to me.” General Manager Jason Brown has been with the privately-owned restaurant since day one, and prior he spent his time in various restaurants. Like Brown and Veale, much of the staff is also from the original crew, which is something they said they are very proud of. “A lot of the guests seem to really enjoy seeing faces they see consistently in the restaurant,” Brown said. “We are a fine-dining fun steakhouse. We want our guests to come in and enjoy themselves and have the experience we try to offer – fine-dining, but not over the top.” 26 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
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The local business is steak-centric, but there are options for everyone no matter what your taste buds are craving. “Rich does an amazing job with our menu and specials,” Brown said. Veale said at the steakhouse, their mantra is to get the best possible ingredients they can and treat them simply. “We don’t want to over complicate things and church them up,” Veale said. “We let the quality of the product speak for itself. While what we do here are 80 percent steaks, we also take great pride in our fish specials, locally sourced and organic chickens, as well as our vegetables.” Veale said they differ from any other steakhouse in the region as they are completely autonomous. “We have complete control over what we offer. Other steakhouses in this region are controlled by corporate offices in the Midwest, but we’re controlled by people here,” Veale said. “We don’t have anyone to answer to, and we can change the menu on the fly based on seasonality. In the Sacramento region, that’s paramount and our customers deserve that.” Brown said in a year, they change the menu up to six times based on seasonal availability and freshness. For the fall season, guests at the Sutter Street Steakhouse will see more tomatoes, squashes, peppers and corn on the menu. “Tomato season is always the driving force in this area. The region loves their tomatoes, so we let that drive the season,” Veale said. “Our tomato bruschetta and tomato salad are both really popular as well as anything with corn, squash and peppers.” The Sutter Street Steakhouse has an extensive wine list to impress and all the wines are beautifully featured in the center of the restaurant with a wine tower in a temperature controlled wine cellar. In addition, the cocktails don’t disappoint CONTINUED ON PAGE 28
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either. As the menu changes with the season, so do the cocktail offerings. In the bar area, guests can find a blackboard with all the steakhouse’s specialty drinks. For this fall season, guests will see less fruit and flowers, and more rich and structured drinks. One aspect that sets the local steakhouse apart from other restaurants is their happy hour. “Our happy hour is a monster in itself,” Brown said. “We started happy hour about two years after we opened. On a Friday, we can have anywhere from 20 to 45 people waiting out front for us to open at 4:30 p.m. By 4:31 p.m., the bar, patio and front foyer are full.” One of the most popular items on the happy hour menu is the prime beef sliders, which are made from the trimmings of their steaks. Other items include the calamari and prawns, as well as cocktail and wine specials. Brown said a highlight throughout the years of being in business has been how well the community has accepted them. Veale said a highlight has been the relationships he has formed with customers, not just in his restaurant, but outside the four walls. “It’s the same job every day, but a different experience every day,” Brown said. “The guests you see one day are not the same guests you see the next day. Every interaction brings a new thing to the table and that’s the fun of the job.” Veale explained why he continues to love what he does for a living. “My friends always ask me why I do the crazy hours, and I tell them I’ve been doing this about 20 years and I have never had the same day twice,” Veale said. “Not all industries can say that.” ✶ 28 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER
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I have always considered myself more of a wine expert than a beer connoisseur, but I figure with fall upon us, what better time to savor the brews than during this year’s Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest originated in Munich, Germany, in approximately 1810. The beer festival, held annually, traditionally ran for a 16-to-18-day period starting in September and ending around the first weekend in October. The celebration started at the wedding of King Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen in 1810 and struck a chord with the villagers. Today, more than 6 million people from all around the world attend a replica of this event every year. It’s no wonder the event has become a fall tradition locally as well. Who doesn’t want another excuse to celebrate the richness of the lagers. Now, Oktoberfest is celebrated by almost every local bar or tavern, highlighting unique brews and ales from around the world. History aside, let’s look at the categories of beer that typically comprise Oktoberfest. The most savored lagers, are first, those beers served at the traditional Munich Oktobrfest, in Germany. Second, are those beers being replicated and served locally. Believe it or not, Oktoberfest Beer is trademarked. However there truly is more to Oktoberfest Beer than its trademark. In the first category, these Munich lagers are considered the dark-colored brews, brewed to about 5.5-6 percent ABV in March, and undergoing a slow ferment period throughout summer months to allow for the richest malted flavors to have ample time to peak. The second, more local version of the traditional Oktoberfest Beer has transformed somewhat into a slightly less intense color, appearing more golden like than its Munich counterpart. One of the most iconic American craft brewed lagers is Sierra Nevada/Faust Miltenberger. Sierra Nevada teamed up a few years back with a German Based brewery to produce a rather unique recipe each year. The Sierra Nevada Faust Miltenbgerger has a clear golden orange color and sustains a medium frothy, nearly fizzy off-white head. It boasts rich malt and kettle caramelization with floral and spicy noble hops, and completes with a medium body and dry finish. For those who prefer a sweeter finish, one local brewery in Davis makes a respectable representation of its German counterpart. The Sudwerk Marzen boasts dark amber colors with a medium creamy off-white head. This lager offers a complex bready malt with caramel tones balanced among more earthy hops. This medium bodied beer finishes sweeter than others in its category. So whether you prefer a mild sweet lager or a dark stout ale, there will be plenty of venues to sip n savor your lager flavor during this 2018 season’s Oktoberfest. In the pages of this magazine you’ll find some great options for getting out to sip and savor your favorite brew, including the upcoming Whole Lotta Brews event this month. ✶ cynthia renee Brown is a monthly columnist for folsom lake entertainer.
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As the weather cools and the leaves begin to curl and fall, the events in the Historic District really begin to heat up. This October we have some new family-friendly events to add to your calendar. New this year is a sanctioned Soap Box Derby Race happening right here on Sutter Street, Oct. 13 and 14. This will be a great time to bring the family out and cheer on your favorite car or driver. If your child has the need for speed, this will be a fun way for them to express themselves! Karen from Karen’s Bakery is energy behind this new great event. FestiFall is happening again in the district this year! The date is Saturday, Oct. 27 from 1-4 p.m. Bring out the little ones for safe Trick or Treating throughout the District this year and new this year, “Trunk or Treat” happening across Leidesdorff Street at The Lakes. Facepainting will be located by the new Folsom State Slickers. Jump houses and games will be located in the Wool & Sutter Street parking lot. At 2 p.m. “Mary Poppins” will be previewed at the amphitheater followed by a Mad Science show at 2:30 p.m. and a kids and pets costume contest at 3 p.m. Dress up, come down and enjoy all the fun happening here from 1-4 p.m. FULL LIST OF EVENTS HAPPENING IN HISTORIC FOLSOM IN OCTOBER: The Glow Run – Oct. 6 – Visit folsom.ca.us for more info Light up the Dark Music Festival – Oct. 12 – For more info contact Amy at 916-983-0658 Derby Days – Oct. 13 and 14 – For more info contact Karen@Karensbakery.com The Blues Half Marathon – Oct. 21– Contact Folsomblueshalf.org FestiFall & Trick or Treating in Historic Folsom — Oct. 27— contact Judy@historicfolsom.org for more details. Oh! And don’t forget we have a fabulous Farmer’s Market in the plaza each Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. with the freshest of fruits and vegetables. Also enjoy hand-crafted items and live music each week! Folsom Historic District Association is nonprofit and focused on preserving the history and businesses in our charming historic downtown. FHDA events are typically free of charge and are always family friendly. Please show your support by shopping, dining and doing business in Historic Folsom. Love your local merchant! ✶ Judy collinsworth is the executive director of the folsom Histroric district association.
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17-year-old cat, who recently passed away. Lucille’s Coffee Hops & Vine isn’t your typical coffee shop. Guests have the ability to spend the entire day with food, beer and wine options, as well as an inviting and casual atmosphere. “We have Verve Coffee, which I think is amazing,” she said. “I’m from the Bay Area, so I wanted to bring some cool local coffee from where I’m from. We have the Art of Tea from Los Angeles, eight beers on tap, a cider and alcoholic kombucha on top of some higher-end wines.” Lucille’s has an extensive menu with breakfast, brunch, lunch and social hour items. “We have freshly baked pastries, sandwiches like the oldschool peanut butter and jelly, egg salad and tuna salad sandwiches, salads and all kinds of breakfast items that we make from scratch,” Conway said. “We also have social hour items such as cheese plates and bruschetta.” At Lucille’s, guests can get the coffee basics such a lattes, mochas and espresso, but there are also unique offerings such as the Cup of Happy, which is chai tea with some lemon and honey, she said. Something unique about Lucille’s is when ordering tea, guests won’t be handed a cup of hot water and a tea bag. “We steep all the teas for our guests and give it to them when it’s ready,” Conway said. “We want to make sure we do it properly for you.” Mimosas are a favorite weekend brunch beverage, but at Lucille’s, guests can order $4 mimosas all day, every day with a variety of in-house made flavors. When at Lucille’s, you get excellent service all the way to your table. “We’re not just here to give you your coffee and go. We’ll bring your food out to you and make sure your water glass is CONTINUED ON PAGE 38
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full,” Conway said. “We’re very service-oriented compared to typical coffee shops.” Conway said her favorite part of Lucille’s was creating something for the first time completely by herself. One thing Conway wanted people to know is she plans to offer rental opportunities to guests for events. “We will be renting this space out for private parties, especially in the afternoon and evening,” she said. “A lot of people have inquired about it, so I’m going for it. They can have the whole place to themselves basically for a holiday party or work event.” ✶
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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: Oct. 20. Kennedy Gold Mine 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson, 209-223-9542, KennedyGoldMine.com “Jack the Ripper: Monster of Whitechapel” 7 p.m. fridays and saturdays through Oct. 27; 2 p.m. Oct. 7 and 21 Baker Street West 204 Main St., Jackson 209-223-9076, 209-223-2215 facebook.com/Bakerstreetwest “A Tuna Christmas” 8 p.m. nov. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, dec. 1, 7 and 8 2 p.m. nov. 17, 18, 24, 25, dec. 1, 2 and 8 The Cobblestone Theatre Main Street, Volcano Volcano Theatre Company tickets facebook.com/ VolcanoTheatreCompany
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“Voices” 8 p.m. fridays and saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 13 Cobblestone Theatre 16142 Main St., Volcano facebook.com/ VolcanoTheatreCompany volcanotheatre.net Golden Threads Quilt Show 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6 and 7 Sutter Creek Auditorium 18 Main St., Sutter Creek 209-296-7059 MotherLodeQuiltersGuild/ SutterCreek/QuiltShow info@mlqgsuttercreek.org Westover Wings and Wheels 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oct. 6 westover field 12380 Airport Road, Jackson 209-223-2376 dsheppard@amadorgov.org Sip & Paint Holiday Bazaar 6-9 p.m. Oct. 6 Heart & soul 21 Badger St., Sutter Creek operationcare.org/saturday-october6th Preston Castle Halloween Haunt 6:45-10:30 p.m. fridays and Saturdays Oct. 12- 27 Preston Castle 900 (end of) Palm Drive (off Hwy. 104), Ione 209-256-3623, prestoncastlehaunt. com Ione Harvest Faire 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 13 Ione Business and Community Association, Ione 209-274-2777, MyIone.com Tri Amador 6:30 a.m. Oct. 14 Amador Counrty Recreation Agency (ACRA) goacra.org/events acra@amadorgov.org 209-223-6349 Great Sutter Creek Chili Cook-off and Car Show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 14 Main Street, Sutter Creek 209-267-1344 suttercreek.org/sutter-creek-eventschili-cookoff-car-show.html Iron Hub Tunes 1 and 4 p.m. Oct. 14 Iron Hub Winery 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth 209-245-6307 ironhubwines.com
Vino De Los Muertos Halloween Party 6 p.m. Oct. 26 Borjon Winery 11270 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth 209-245-3087 BorjonWinery.com Breathe Deep Amador 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 27 Italian Picnic Grounds 581 CA-49, Sutter Creek lungevity.org/amador Amador City Trick or Treat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 28 Amador City Highway 49 info@amador-city.com amador-city.com/index.html
Amador County Concert Band - Fall 3 p.m. Oct. 28 Community Church of Pine Grove 14045 Ponderosa Way, Pine Grove 209-295-4305 accband.org Halloween Parade & Trick or Treat 2-7 p.m. Oct. 31 Main Street, Jackson Halloween Candy Walk at Amador Plaza 3-5 p.m. Oct. 31 Amador Plaza Shopping Plaza Highway 88, Martell amadorshoppingplaza.com Fiddletown Children’s Halloween Party 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 the fiddletown community center 14445 fiddletown road, fiddletown 209-245-6042 fiddletownca.org Trunk or Treat Oct. 31 The Call Church. 18400 Ridge Road, Pine Grove TheCallChurch.com
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Fiddletown Schoolhouse Breakfast nov. 4 the fiddletown community center 14445 fiddletown road, fiddletown 209-245-6042 fiddletown.info
Mrs. Hudson’s Day of the Dead Tea 12:30 p.m. nov. 4 Served in Victorian Square Baker street west,2nd floor Hein & company Bookstore 201 Main St., Jackson bakerstreetwest.com 209-223-2215
Holmes’ Hounds Sherlockian Society 6 p.m. nov. 6 Baker Street West Hein & company Books and vintage Goods 204 Main St., Jackson heincompany@yahoo.com 209-223-9076
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Ports on Parade nov. 10 Deaver Vineyards Tasting Room deavervineyards.com info@deavervineyards.com 209-245-4099 AmadorArts Winefest 4-9 p.m. nov. 10 Amador County Arts Council 11-A Randolph St., Sutter Creek 209-267-9038 amadorarts.org Veterans Day Parade 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. nov. 11 Downtown Jackson 209-296-4438. VisitJacksonCA.com
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Annual Festival of Carols 6 p.m. nov. 17, 5 p.m. nov. 18 and 2 p.m. nov. 19 Ione Methodist Church 150 West Marlette St., Ione 209-223-2834 feedamador.org/events
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Fiddletown Thanksgiving Potluck with Santa 5:30-8 p.m. nov. 17 fiddletown community center fiddletown road, fiddletown 209-296-5705 fiddletownca.org facebook.com/fiddletown Community Center
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Feeed Barn Ladies Night 6-8 p.m. nov. 21 feed Barn 11261 Prospect Drive, Jackson 209-223-2809 feedbarncountrystore.com feedbarnstore@volcano.net
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Fall in the Foothills Blue skies, fresh air, a slight breeze, and quiet peaceful settings with beautiful fall colors. That is what you will find in Sutter Creek. No traffic, just the calm of a charming Gold Rush town. Take a leisurely stroll down Main Street and explore the many shops and galleries that are tucked inside these historic buildings. Enjoy the shear pleasure of shopping without the crowds. No hurry, just your own pace. Whether you take a day trip or an overnight excursion in a fabulous B&B or historic Hotel, you are sure to have a wonderful experience. It’s time to start searching for those perfect holiday gifts that everyone loves to get. Unique shopping abounds here with one-of-a-kind items that will delight your friends and families. This year, give Amazon a rest and find something special. You won’t find any chain store here. Just small owner operated boutiques, where each item is handpicked. If you thought that was a thing of the past, it’s quite present here in Sutter Creek. Don’t forget to pick up your holiday wines too. With 12 Wine tasting rooms downtown, you will have everything you need.
So what are you waiting for? Visit today!
Upcoming events Golden Threat Quilt Show October 6th & 7th 10:00am-5:00pm Handmade Quilts, Wearable Art, Vendors & Country Store and much more. Amador Arts WineFest November 10 4:00pm-9:00pm The annual Winefest in Sutter Creek is a popular walk-about wine-tasting event. Stroll historic Main Street while tasting a huge selection of Amador County wines in Sutter Creek’s shops. Follow the adage “Save Water, Drink Wine,” and you’ll be helping to bring the arts to local schools. Plaid Friday Amador November 23 8:00am-5:00pm The day after Thanksgiving, retailers and eateries offer promotions, discounts and gift with purchase for shoppers who wear something plaid to show they support small business. So throw on that plaid scarf, grab your best deal-loving-shop-till-you-drop friends and enjoy “Plaid Only” specials at participating locally-owned businesses. Christmas Open House Annually 1st Full Weekend of December Friday, December 7 5pm Saturday, December 8 11am Find the spirit of Christmas in the Annual Christmas Open House celebration. Sutter Creek is the place to be to spark the holiday spirit with the simple beauty of Christmas and small town charm. Las Posadas Candlelight Walk Annually 1st Saturday of Open House December 8 6:00 pm Beautiful reenactment of Joseph and Mary’s journey to Bethlehem. Follow in candlelight as Narrators retell the familiar story and musicians lead all followers in familiar Christmas carols. A heart warming experience for all.
For more information, visit www.suttercreek.org
facebook.com/visitsuttercreek instagram # visitsuttercreek
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TRICKS AND TREATS IN AMADOR PRESTON CASTLE HAUNTS TOPS THE ENTERTAINER’S LIST OF AMADOR HALLOWEEN FAVES BY BILL SULLIVAN | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER With October upon us, communities throughout the region offer abundant opportunities to celebrate the season. Regardless if it is pumpkin patching, trick-or-treating or the ultimate “scare,” you are seeking, Amador County has a good share of unique options to celebrate the season this month. The Folsom Lake Entertainer has gathered up a few of our Amador favorites to check out. PRESTON CASTLE HAUNTS Topping the list of Halloween time atttractions in Amador is the annual Preston Castle Haunts. At all times of the year the historic Preston Castle portrays a combination of beauty, intimidation with a bit of spookiness. However, in late October the spookiness overshadows the beauty at this famed property. it’s known as the preston castle Haunt and all to benefit a good cause. this year, the event begins on friday, Oct. 12 and continues each friday and saturday night for the following three weeks, concluding Oct. 27. “This is the best haunted house ever. It will only get better from year to year,” said victor martinez of the preston castle foundation. “Do you dare to visit the Preston Castle in October?”
Preston Castle is a popular tourist destination offering tours every Saturday from April through September. When the season for guided educational tours of the castle comes to a close, October becomes a month where tours take on a different theme and give those daring enough to visit something to truly scream about. It’s six nights dedicated to the strong hearted who seek the opportunity to experience fear in its greatest form inside a real castle that has long been rumored to be haunted in many tales told by locals. Preston Castle was formerly the Preston School of Industry, one of the oldest reform schools in the United States. The institution was opened in June of 1894 when seven wards were transferred from San Quentin State Prison to reside in this 50,000-square-foot structure that is home to the most Romanesque Revival architecture in the Gold Country. With lots of planning and time dedicated by volunteers over several months, the preston castle foundation welcomes anyone and everyone who dares to enter. As they put it, “prepare to have the wits scared out of you.” Over the last few years many new faces have come out to attend the event and many have returned year after year as well.
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The castle is located at 900 Palm Drive, Ione, CA 95640. Tickets for the haunt can be purchased online at prestoncastlehaunt.com. General admission tickets are $25, vip fastpass tickets are $35 and offer a shorter wait time once you arrive at the castle.
Mom and Dad have an opportunity to enter for a $100 Shopping Spree. Additionally, merchants offer extra savings and discounts. The Amador Plaza Shopping Center is located along Highway 88 in Martell. More information is available at amadorshoppingplaze.com.
PARANORMAL NIGHTS AT KENNEDY MINE Preston Castle isn’t the only place in Amador to get spooked this season, nearby Kennedy Gold mine presents paranormal nights and Overnights on Saturday nights in October. Join experienced Paranormal Investigators as they lead you through the property with access to all non-restricted areas of the mine. See for yourself if miners still work the mine! Dinner is provided before the investigation. Evening investigations are from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., overnight investigations are from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. More information can be found at kennedygoldmine. com. The mine is located at 12594 Kennedy Mine Road in Jackson.
JACKSON HALLOWEEN PARADE AND TRICK OR TREAT It’s no tricks and plenty of treats in Jackson on Halloween at the annual Parade and Trick or Treat in downtown Jackson. The event takes place on Main Street and is free for all. Youngsters get to parade through town in costumes before trick or treating at various Jackson merchants. The festivities take place from 2 -7 p.m. and the event is sponsored by the Jackson Lions Club. Learn more at.visitamador.com.
AMADOR CITY TRICK OR TREAT On Sunday, Oct. 28, bring the little ones to the quaint and historical town of Amador City for Amador City Trick or Treat. Children can go trick
or treating at the various shops in town and view the many pumpkins on display from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Amador City is located along Highway 49. Learn more at amador-city.com. HALLOWEEN CANDY WALK AT AMADOR PLAZA every year on Oct. 31, hundreds of kids flock to the Amador Plaza Shopping Center totake a walk around the plaza to tick-or-treat for a safe halloween sweets. This event is held just prior to the parade on Main Street in Jackson and is put on with the help of the ladies from Soroptimist.
FIDDLETOWN CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY the small town of fiddletown will be hosting a childrens Halloween party on Oct. 31. This event takes place from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Bring your little ones all dressed up to join in the costume contest, play games and earn prizes and candy. The event takes place at the fiddletown community center, 14445 fiddletown road, fiddletown, 95629. learn more at www.fiddletown.info. ✶
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Amador wine country visitors come home to Helwig BY MICHELE SMITH | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER
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elwig Winery is undoubtably popularly known in recent years for the beautiful grounds and Summer Concert series that made this a locale as a destination spot for those visiting the area and yet, the winery offers so much more. From weddings, to private and corporate events, to cave tours to luxury accommodations, to a bed and breakfast that offers free transportation to and from concerts/events; there is something here truly for everyone who comes to visit this beautiful wine country destination. The concerts alone which are so popular they are typically sold out (Hint, hint: Buy tickets ahead of time online) and one of the sponsors is Pinnacle Emergency Management which is a story even in itself. Last May, a fire broke out at Helwig Winery destroying a crucial part of any winery — the production facility. While Helwig managed to operate at 100 percent, the winery did so very creatively. Thanks to the savvy disaster recovery and restoration contractor Pinnacle Emergency Management Company; the winery was advised regarding insurance benefits they were not aware they qualified for and they worked most of this spring to bring Helwig back to self-sufficiency onsite for their
Helwig Winery HOURS: 0:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M.
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One of the most interesting things that visitors can experience is to schedule cave tours. Yes, that means wine tasting in cave. Amador wine country visitors to this vineyard can sign up for an intimate walking “Vine to Wine” tour of our winery, which includes a group tour of the grounds, area facility and the 5,000-square-foot wine cave, by a Wine Educator while sipping delicious award-winning wines. Please note: This tour is available by appointment only and offered on a daily basis at $10 per person. ✶
crushing and storage of wine, commercial kitchen for their annual summer concert series, and the executive offices that currently are housed in trailers. Fortunately, the Helwig tasting room, caves and concert venue were not damaged. The groundbreaking for this new wine production facility occurred this past February with the building completion by October. With the above disaster mention aside, Helwig Winery has managed to forge through and the wine offerings are nothing short of exceptional which also includes the staff ’s customer service which would make any visitor feel like they are simply at home. The tasting room itself offers panoramic 360-degree views with the Coastal Mountain Range to the east and the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the west. Winetasters will enjoy the reds consisting of Barbera, Round Up Red, Tempranillo and Old Vine Zinfandel. This does not mean that visitors should miss out on the whites, a Roussanne, and the Rosé wines (there are two and one is sparkling — yummy).
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HARMONICA HAVEN
HARMONICA SLAPDOWN COMING TO FOLSOM SEE THE GREATS; MITCH KASHMAR, AKI KUMAR, GARY SMITH, ANDY SANTANA 7 P.M. OCT. 13
ENTERTAINER STAFF
The second annual “Harmonica Slapdown” will feature four of the top, well-known harmonicists in the country that includes the amazing and arguably the best harmonicist on the west coast Mitch Kashmar! Aki Kumar another west coast harmonica giant might have something to say about that, equally showered with praise and admiration. Gary Smith is a west coast legend, and ain’t nobody’s second anything. Last but not least, Andy Santana (the Aztec Warrior) ain’t gonna stand for any of that jive! The show will be very interactive, with a lot of audience participation, using a WWF wrestling theme and serious blues harmonica playing as a competition for a mock World Championship. A world-class backup band will feature Rusty Zinn on guitar, Sid Morris on piano, June Core on drums and Vance Ellers on standup bass. The headliner is Mitch Kashmar, a Delta Groove Music (world’s largest blues label) recording artist. He is one of a handful of very accomplished and master harmonica players who has been making a name for himself with recordings and appearances since the late 70’s. Mitch has shared the stage with some of the most influential rock and blues giants, having backed legendary blues musicians such as Albert Collins, Charlie Musselwhite, Pinetop Perkins, William Clarke, Kim Wilson, and Roy Gaines to name a few. Mitch’s wide range of musical influences is unprecedented, and his blues harp playing is second to none for creativity, drive and excitement. He’s also an imaginative and creative songwriter. In 2005, just after being signed to Delta Groove Music he recorded and released, “Nickels & Dimes”, garnering rave reviews. Mitch was recognized two consecutive years by the Blues Music Awards with nominations in 2006 as Best New Artist Debut and followed in 2007 as Best Instrumentalist - Harmonica. Mitch also toured with the classic 70’s funk-rock band “War”, and made rock ‘n’ roll history appearing onstage alongside legendary British rocker Eric Burdon & War for a reunion concert held on April 21, 2008 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. As our headlining musician, we are honored to present this rich and masterful talent that redefines the essence of blues harmonica. Aki Kumar is a bonafide blues harmonica star and vocalist within the vibrant San Francisco Bay blues scene. Aki has taken off with a number of successful tours throughout the United States and Europe. Aki has a powerful and unique musical style, combining the most exciting elements of Chicago and West
Coast blues. But hold on, Aki has made a big splash in the blues world with his ground-breaking record Aki Goes To Bollywood . This presents a fusion of Aki’s Hindi roots and Chicago and West Coast blues that is nothing short of sensational and just has to be heard. No matter the venue or festival, Aki has managed to entice his audience with this unique and mesmerizing fusion of Bollywood and West Coast/Chicago blues. Aki hails from San Jose, and plays consistently with the who’s who of world class musicians. Born in the early 50s, Gary Smith is a legendary San Francisco-based harmonica player. Since 1973 he has been part of the blues tradition in the bay area, and a featured guest primarily on west coast festivals and venues. Gary and his band were the first opening act at Tom Mazzolini’s first legendary “San Francisco Blues Festival”, and was invited back many more times throughout the years. He has been a featured guest at festivals from Europe to Brazil, and many more too numerous to mention. A Hohner “Master of the Harmonica,” he is considered to be one of the rare “big tone” harmonica players and delivers world class blues no matter whether in a smokey bar or a large festival. Andy Santana is a Delta Groove Music recording artist. On October 16, 2015, his new CD “Watch Your Step” released worldwide and early after its release garnered rave reviews. With 35 years’ experience fronting bands in Northern California, Andy has been a featured artist in venues as varied as the Monterey Blues Festival & Monterey Jazz Festival, the San Francisco Blues Festival, the Filmore, the Santa Cruz Blues Festival, the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, Battle of the Harps Victoria Theater San Francisco, San Jose Jazz Fest, the Shoreline Amphitheater, venues from Seattle to Belgium and many, many more. ✶
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Holida ay y Concerts at Harris Center at Folsom Lake College, Folsom Tickets @ harriscenter.net. More info at carrera-productions.com
• Handmade Crafts • Chili House • Door Prizes
UPCOMING CONCERTS
FRIDAY
November 2nd • 12 noon - 7 pm
SATURDAY
November 3rd • 9 am - 2 pm
Bring your family & friends for holiday shopping.
PINEBROOK VILLAGE 7900 Folsom-Auburn Road • Folsom
DIANE SCHUUR
“I Remember You” The Music of Frank Sinatra, Stan Getz, & Other Schuur Catalog Gems
November Show : pm , , with
THE STONE FOXES
MEET AND GREET
JAN LORD
ONE WOMAN SHOW
Saturday Oct 27th 6-9pm
Live music - Appetizers - Spirits
Rich Robinson, guitarist and co-founding member of The Black Crowes, together with two key members of Crowes fame, Marc Ford and Sven Pipien, and newcomers Joe Magistro on drums, Matt Slocum on keys, and lead singer John Hogg – will be digging deep into old Crowes catalogue, plus songs from their new album, great covers, and more.
January Show : pm , , Jan CHRISTOPHER CROSS Feb KEITH LOWELL JENSEN March VICKI LAWRENCE & MAMA
705 Sutter Street, Folsom 916-693-6725 fireandraingalleries.com
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ECLTECTIC DIANE SCHUUR COMING TO HARRIS CENTER ENTERTAINER STAFF A leading vocalist in contemporary jazz, Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. Nicknamed “Deedles” as a child,Tacoma-born Schuur grew up steeped in traditional American jazz, courtesy of both parents: David Schuur was a local police captain and amateur pianist, and Joanie Schuur kept a formidable collection of Duke Ellington and Dinah Washington albums in their suburban-Seattle home. Not surprisingly, Dinah Washington is often listed as Schuur’s major vocal influence. She learned the iconic singer’s “What a Difference a Day Makes” while still a toddler and began developing her own rich, resonant vocal style. Jazziz Magazine describes her approach as one that encompasses
her whole lifetime of singing: “Schuur’s vocal chops move from little-girl innocence to bawdy-mama blues in a hair’s breadth, but always at the service of the song.” Schuur is also an accomplished pianist, accompanying herself onstage as well as on many of her recording projects. Her most recent album is an homage to two of her important mentors, both jazz giants: Frank Sinatra and Stan Getz. I Remember You (With Love To Stan and Frank), released in 2014, also commemorates her “official” discovery by towering sax virtuoso Getz at the 1979 Monterey Jazz Festival. “She’s consistently combined fine artistic efforts with the pizazz of an entertainer and held sway in both concert halls and
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small clubs,” observed All About Jazz’s Victor L. Schermer in his rave review. “Her style incorporates both subtle jazz interpretation and the power of rhythm and blues.” I Remember You finds Schuur in an intimate setting, surrounded by her quintet, with compositions both understated and sophisticated. Featuring all-new arrangements by Grammy winner Alan Broadbent, the material blossoms under Schuur’s improvisational scatting and deeply poignant delivery. I Remember You is Schuur’s 24th album, and what is evident throughout, is the musical wisdom and innate grace she has continued to evolve, all through her
expansive, 40-plus-year career. That much-laureled career includes two Grammy Awards — each for Best Jazz Vocal Performance — on Timeless (1986) and Diane Schuur and The Count Basie Orchestra (1987). Both were released by GRP Records, the label that had launched her recording career. Schuur scored three additional Grammy nominations for subsequent albums Pure Schuur and Love Songs, as well as for the individual track “The Christmas Song.” Her music has explored almost every locale on the American musical landscape, and her attendant studio collaborations —showcasing Schuur’s pitch-perfect execution and crystalline, three-and-a-half-octave vocal range — are a who’s who of superstellar American originators in a plethora of styles. They include the albums Heart To Heart with B.B. King and Swingin’ for Schuur with Maynard Ferguson, alongside assorted tracks with Stan Getz, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Mark Knopfler, Jose Feliciano, and Karrin Allyson, among countless others. Distinguished producers who have joined forces with Schuur include Phil Ramone (Friends For Schuur), André Fisher (Pure Schuur, In Tribute), Barry Manilow (Midnight), Steve Buckingham (The Gathering), Dave Grusin (Schuur Thing, Deedles, Timeless) Al Schmitt (Blues for Schuur, Love Walked In) and Oscar Castro-Neves (Schuur Fire). An audio souvenir of another formative gig is actually captured on her 2008 album, Some Other Time, which contains 11-year-old Deedles’ 1964 performance of “September In The Rain.” The vintage track displays an uncannily accurate template for all the elements present in her mature style today: the
alternating qualities of intimate tenderness and outgoing theatricality, the assured sense of rhythm and phrasing, the unerring perfect-pitch sensibility. An especially touching piece on this recording is classic Irish heartbreaker “Danny Boy,” which opens with a brief snippet of her mother’s voice asking, “Diane, do you know the song Danny Boy?” and Schuur responding, “I’m going to record it, Mom. Just for you.” Her mother, sadly, never got to hear that 2008 release,” as she died of cancer in 1967, when Diane was 13. The artist has been blind since her premature birth in 1953, having lost her sight to the disorder Retinopathy of Prematurity. It affected babies receiving high-oxygen therapy during neonatal intensive care — which was standard practice until, tragically, 1954. She first learned to play piano by ear, picking out tunes on the keys with two fingers at the age of 3. “I sang to myself at night,” recalls Schuur. “Mom and Dad would open the door a crack and yell ‘Diane, shut up,’ so I progressed from there to the closet.” By age 6, Schuur was giving regular command performances amid her corduroy jumpers. Her formal study of piano began while at the Washington State School for the Blind which Schuur attended until she was 11 years old. A significant inspiration came at the age of 12 when her mother brought home an LP by the great George Shearing, Concerto for My Love. Young Diane learned all the pieces (by ear, of course), soaking up the distinctive style of Shearing — who was blind himself. After playing clubs and bars around the Pacific Northwest, Schuur’s first break came in 1975 at the age of 21, when she did an informal backstage audition for Doc Severinsen during one of The Tonight Show bandleader’s tour stops at the Seattle Opera House. Band member and drummer Ed Shaughnessy was so moved by Diane’s talent, he invited her to sing a gospel suite at the famed Monterey Jazz Festival the same year. That performance led to a return, high-profile featured spot at Monterey in 1979, where Stan Getz, captivated by her set, became her mentor and advocate. ✶ OCTOBER 2018 | 53
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LIVE music and entertainment shows
Oingo Boingo Dance Party - Halloween Jam ‘18
THUNDER VALLEY CASINO RESORT
1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln. Information and ticket sales: 916-408-7777, thundervalleyresort.com. Oct. 12
Regine Velasquez
With Special Guest Ogie Alcasid Oct. 13
Hello! Forever Lovers
featuring Đàm vĩnh Hưng, Quang linh, and more! Oct. 19
Jimmy O. Yang
As Seen in Crazy Rich Asians Oct. 20
Oct. 27
Sinners and Saints Halloween Party Costume Contest, Prizes, and More! nov. 17
Mini Kiss
The Hottest Little Band in the World Dec. 28
Tower of Power
50th Anniversary Tour
Gladiator Challenge Avalanche
Power Play
POWERHOUSE PUB
614-d, sutter st., folsom. Tickets available at: powerhousepub.com Oct. 4
Jason Thursten Oct. 5
Pop Rocks Oct. 6
Skid Roses Oct. 11
Moonshine Crazy Oct. 12
Oct. 13
Hooligans Bruno Mars Tribute Oct. 18
Robby Jones Oct. 19
Oct. 25
Outlaws Oct. 26
Power Play Oct. 27
Spazmatics
Press Play Oct. 20
8 Track Massacre
Take Out
GOLDEN 1 CENTER
Oct. 26
500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento Information and ticket sales: 916-928-0000, golden1center.com
Oingo Boingo Dance Party Halloween Jam ‘18
Oct. 4
Journey & Def Leppard
Oct. 27
nov 1 - 4
Life Changes Tour 2018
100 Years
Thomas Rhett
Disney On Ice
B STREET THEATRE
2700 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento. Tickets and information: 916-443-5300, bstreettheatre.org Sept. 25- Oct. 28
“Ironbound”
Theater: Meet Darja, a Polish immigrant living in new Jersey who makes her way in a foreign world and fights for the things she loves, most notably her son. Oct. 15-nov. 4
“Treasure Island”
Theater: This beloved adaptation is back with new twists, exciting explosions and your favorite characters. Recommended for
ages 7 and up. nov. 6-dec. 9
“The Legend of Georgia McBride”
Theater: Casey is an Elvis impersonator working in a florida panhandle bar. But when his poorly attended Elvis show is canceled for the more popular drag queen performers, Casey is despondent. Oct. 18
Stanley Jordan
Music: guitar virtuoso
Oct. 19
Laurie Lewis
music: singer, songwriter, fiddler, bandleader, producer and educator. Oct. 20
JD Souther
Oct. 26
Tommy Castro & The Painkillers Music: Soul-blues rocker Oct. 27
The Subdudes
Music: Grammy-nominated songwriter
Music: Meaty grooves and jazzy dynamics, r&B, vocal harmonies, rock ‘n’ roll and folky
Oct. 25
nov. 1
Karrin Allyson
October 25, 2018 Music: Jazz, blues vocalist
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas music: fiddler and cellist
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■ entertainment
theater performances
“Duck Hunter Shoots Angel”
What the Funk
SUTTER STREET THEATRE
RED HAWK CASINO
717 sutter st., folsom. Tickets and information: 916-353-1001, sutterstreettheatre.com
1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. Tickets available at redhawkcasino.com. Oct. 5
Oct. 19
Classic rock
The ‘80s
Audioboxx
The Spazmatics
Oct. 6
Oct. 20
Classic rock
soul r&B dance Hits
Audioboxx
What the Funk
OLD TYME RADIO SHOW
Folsom Old Tyme Radio Show 4 p.m. second Saturday of the month
Off BrOadway series
“Evil Dead: The Musical”
Oct. 12
Oct. 26
r&B, top 40, old school
Classic Rock Top 40 Latin
8 p.m. fridays and saturday, 4 p.m. sundays, Oct. 6 – nov. 3 evil dead the musical takes all the elements of the cult classic films, The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness and combines them for a crazy and bloody theatrical experience. five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons.
Oct. 13
Oct. 27
“Duck Hunter Shoots Angel”
Country
Classic Rock Top 40 Latin
Clean Slate
Branded
Fresh
Fresh
OLDE COLOMA THEATRE
380 Monument Road, Coloma. Tickets and information: 530-626-5282, oldecolomatheatre.org
“Mrs. Waldacott: Ghost Hunter” or “Things That Go Burp In The Night” 8 p.m. fridays and saturdays; 2 p.m. sundays, sept. 28 – Oct. 28
“The True Meaning Of Christmas” or “Presents And Promotions” 8 p.m. fridays and saturdays; 2 p.m. sundays, nov. 16 – dec. 23
CAPITAL STAGE
2215 J St., Sacramento. Tickets and information:916-995-5464 or capstage.org.
“Sweat”
Oct. 17 – nov. 18 filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor.
“Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley”
dec. 6 – 30 In this charmingly imagined sequel to “Pride and Prejudice,” Mary Bennet is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades.
8 p.m. fridays and saturday, 4 p.m. sundays, nov. 9–25 An uproarious story of two bumbling Alabama brothers who have never shot a duck, but think they shot an angel. As they lament their fates in a murky swamp, they are chased by a cynical tabloid journalist and his reluctant photographer, who don’t believe any of it—until feathers, wings and a tiara are discovered along the way. The play hysterically interweaves a love story, sibling rivalry, tawdry media, race relations and cultural stereotypes as the chase to find the angel builds to a crescendo in the swamp. family series
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 15-Oct. 21 Early on a September morning the villagers of Sleepy Hollow await their new schoolmaster. when ichabod finally arrives, his correctness casts a pall over the gossipy, prank-playing townsfolk. Soon enough, though, his genteel manners and his hymn singing impress the ladies, including Katrina Van Tassel, the town belle. The menfolk are less thrilled, especially Brom Bones, Katrina’s beau, and he begins plotting to rid himself of his unwelcome rival.
“Little Women”
1 p.m. saturdays and sundays, nov. 3 – dec. 2 The story of Little Women, Louisa M. Alcott’s famous novel, is so well known and so well loved that it is hardly surprising that many attempts have been made to portray its characters upon the stage. none has yet been so successful, however, as this brilliant dramatization by Peter Clapham. The structure of the play faithfully covers that of the novel, interweaving the lives of the March girls, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, and Laurie, the boy next door, as they grow up happily together.
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UPCOMING
LIVE theater&music performances
HARRIS CENTER
10 college parkway, folsom. Tickets and information: 916- 608-6888,harriscenter.net. Mindwinder Productions: Dale Head and The Mindwinder Orchestra
7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 Dale Head brings the MindWinder Orchestra to the Harris Center for a dynamic presentation featuring songs in a multimedia live performance.
Childsplay Tomás And The Library Lady
1 p.m. Oct. 6 The award-winning “Childsplay” brings the story of Tomás, the young son of migrant farm worker and a chance encounter introduces him to the Library Lady, who recognizes his thirst for knowledge and encourages him to read.
Carrera Productions: Classic Albums Live - Led Zeppelin II, Note For Note Cut For Cut 8 p.m. Oct 6 Classic Albums Live brings the greatest albums from the ‘60s and ‘70s and recreates them live on stage, note for note, cut for cut.
Aida Cuevas and Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlan, Totalmente Juan Gabriel 2 p.m. Oct. 7 The “Queen of Ranchera Music” Aida Cuevas presents a mariachi spectacle paying tribute to her great mentor, and Mexico’s bestselling artist of all time, Juan Gabriel.
Soweto Gospel Choir Songs of the Free, Honoring the 100th Birthday of Nelson Mandela 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African gospel music, the internationally acclaimed Soweto Gospel Choir draws on the best talent from many of the churches in and around Soweto, South Africa.
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Chopin In Paris
7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 What music did this patriotic Polish composer write once he settled in Paris? Stirring polonaises, dreamy nocturnes, the enchanting Mazurkas, the vivacious Tarantelle, and the glorious Barcarolle.
Sacramento Guitar Society Duo Klavitarre
7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 enjoy an evening filled with variety as husband and wife Polish artists Maciej Ziemski and Jolanta Ziemska take a tour of their enchanting repertoire — expect music from multiple eras and countries and a surprise or two. Limited seating.
Fifth House Ensemble: Journey Live!
“A Night With Janis Joplin”
created, written & directed by randy Johnson. featuring mary Bridget davies as Janis 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 14 fueled by such unforgettable songs as “me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Mercedes Benz,” “Cry Baby” and “Summertime,” a remarkable cast and breakout performances, this musical is written and directed by Randy Johnson.
Sacramento Blues Society Harmonica Slapdown
featuring mitch kashmar, aki kumar, gary Smith, Andy Santana 7 p.m. Oct. 13 The second annual “Harmonica Slapdown” will feature four of the top, well-known harmonicists in the country that includes the amazing and arguably the best harmonicist on the west coast Mitch Kashmar.
Vita Academy The Great Composers Chamber Music Series
2 p.m. Oct. 14 Susan Lamb Cook gathers together musicians from around the country to present exciting and engaging performances of some of the greatest chamber music ever written.
Fifth House Ensemble Journey Live!
7:30 p.m. Oct 16 fifth House ensemble, composer austin Wintory, and arranger Patrick O’Malley team up to create an original, interactive arrangement of the Grammy-nominated score to the video game Journey for the ensemble’s full instrumentation, with added percussion and harp.
Vita Academy The Great Composers Chamber Music Series
2 p.m Oct. 14 Susan Lamb Cook gathers together musicians from around the country to present
exciting and engaging performances of some of the greatest chamber music ever written.
Keola Beamer & Jeff Peterson With Moanalani Beamer
7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 One is a Hawaiian legend who has stretched the boundaries of slack key guitar music while remaining true to its deeply Hawaiian roots. The other is a rising star who uses the style’s open tunings to explore multiple genres with ease and flair.
The Panto Company USA “Pinocchio”
1 p.m. Oct. 20 Join Pinocchio on an adventure full of magic and wonder as he sings and dances his way to becoming a real boy. He’ll experience Stromboli’s traveling show, Pleasure Island, the inside of a whale’s mouth and more with the Blue fairy and Jimmini Cricket.
Sacramento Baroque Soloists Lightning and Grace: Judith Linsenberg, Recorder
7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 and 2 p.m. Oct. 21 Called “the Jascha Heifetz of recorder,” Judith Linsenberg is one of the leading exponents of the recorder in the U.S. and has been acclaimed for her dazzling, sparkling playing. In our October program, Linsenberg joins Sacramento Baroque Soloists to perform works of Bach, Graun, Graupner, Telemann, and Schenck.
Folsom Lake Symphony Brilliant Masterworks
7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 An evening of “Brilliant Masterworks.” Program includes Bernstein’s Overture to candide, Bruch’s scottish fantasy and Brahms’ symphony no. 2. guest artist: Kerson Leong, violin.
Folsom Lake Community Concert Association: The New Chordettes-Bringing Back The Memories 2 p.m. Oct. 21
“mr. sandman,” “lollipop,” “never On A Sunday,” “Eddie My Love” ... all songs made famous by The Chordettes. In 1946, The Chordettes premiered on The Arthur Godfrey Show, and their lush vocal sound brought them a string of hits turning them into a singing sensation.
He, The Breath Of God, Inc. Voices Of The Opera
7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 for one night only, five world-class opera soloists will be converging from Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and South Korea at the Harris Center. These renowned and award-winning individuals will enthrall audiences with performances of “greatest hits” from La Boheme, Don Giovanni, The Barber of Seville, L’Elisit d’Amore and Phantom of the Opera.
The United States Army Field Band Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus Free Concert
7:30 p.m. Oct 24 The 60-member concert band and 29-member soldiers’ chorus perform regularly in some of the most famous concert halls — and just as often in the humblest auditoriums in the smallest of communities.
SIRO-A Techno Circus
7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 Describing themselves as “the next generation of entertainment,” SIRO-A returns with their unique non-verbal fusion of dance, mime, technology and traditional Japanese culture. Onstage the performers, DJs, and groundbreaking visual effects.
“Finding Neverland” The National Tour
7:30 p.m. Oct. 26; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27; and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 Directed by visionary Tony-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed academy award winning film, “finding neverland” tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan.
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Submit events to: calendar@goldcountrymedia.com. trick Or treat On main street in Placerville from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31. There will be music and a costume contest at the Bell Tower hosted by the local Active 20-30 Club and the Placerville Lions Clubs will host a carnival for children 10 and under at Town Hall. placerville-downtown.org.
Nov. 3
casaBlanca in tHe Hills is CASA El Dorado’s biggest fundraiser. Enjoy a sit-down dinner, live and silent auction, raffle, live entertainment and dancing with proceeds going to the abused, neglected and at-risk children of El Dorado county. this event will take place 6-11 p.m. nov. 3 at The District Church, formally known as Lakehills Covenant Church, 7000 Rossmore Lane, El Dorado Hills. Info: 530-622-9882.
Nov. 4
Pumpkin Patch Flyer Train
sutter street tHeatre gala seasOn annOuncement is a celebration that will feature music and entertainment from past seasons. Live music by Dr Placebo, drinks (non-alcoholic) food, and water will be provided. Silent auction. free. 1-4 p.m. nov. 4. parking at sutter street parking garage, 905 leidesdorff st., folsom. info: historicfolsom.org.
See Oct. 6 listing.
Oct. 5
OutdOOr mOvie nigHt is a free movie under the stars featuring “despicable me 3.” free popcorn from Regal while supplies last. 6:45 p.m. Oct. 5 at El Dorado Hills Town Center, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills. Info: 916-933-3013.
Oct. 6
fOlsOm family expO will be 10 a.m. -3 p.m. at the folsom community center, 52 natoma st., folsom. 916-988-9888.
Oct. 6, 7 and 13
pumpkin patcH flyer: Ride a motorcar and pick your own pumpkin. Motorcar from Oak Avenue whistlestop, folsom to willow springs (about 4060 minutes). Motorcars depart the pumpkin patch every 20 minutes. Check website for times. psvrr. org/ride/pumpkin-patch-flyer.
Oct. 12
ligHt up tHe dark music festival will have three bands performing at the amphitheater in Historic folsom from 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 12. $10 donation at the door. All proceeds go to Powerhouse Ministries. Parking at 905 Leidesdorff st., folsom. info: historicfolsom.org.
photo by Bill Sullivan
Oct. 13-14
Nov. 9
sOap BOx derBy days will be 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 13 and 14 with races on sutter street in folsom. Info: historicfolsom.org.
HistOric fOlsOm ice rink Opening celeBratiOn begins 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. nov. 9 and will be open for the season including holidays. Info: historicfolsom.org.
Oct. 27
Nov. 11
trick Or treat - festifall and cOstume cOntest is for the littles to do some trick or treating. The day begins at 2 p.m. with a Preview of Mary Poppins at the Amphitheater, then at 2:30 p.m. there will be Mad Science at the Amphitheater followed by 3 p.m. a Kids Halloween Costume Contest and a pet costume contest. folsom Historic district. historicfolsom. org.
nigHt at tHe liBrary fundraiser will have silent auctions and raffles at this vintage Hollywoodthemed event. This event typically raises $20,000 in essential, direct support for the El Dorado Hills library. 4-6:30 p.m. nov. 11 at 7455 silva valley Parkway El Dorado Hills. Info: libraryfriendsedh@gmail. com and 916-358-3500.
Oct. 31
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. 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. ✶
HallOween spOOktacular will feature trick-ortreating from 3-6 p.m. and costume contest for kids and dogs at 5 p.m. Oct. 31 at El Dorado Hills Town Center, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills. Info: 916-933-3013.
Ongoing
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■ REAL ESTATE
Halloween is scary fun!
BY PAT QUAN
There’s a lot to do to have fun and celebrate Halloween. For the sports enthusiast, check out Pumpkin Bowling at the Folsom Palladio Fall Festival. And for us golfers that like torture, tee it up at Apple Mountain Golf Course. Every year, near Halloween, they put the hole locations in “scary” difficult locations on the green. If you love golf and have a sense of humor, then go check it out. You’ll find that the only real scary part is your score at the end. For added Halloween thrills, try hitting your putt with a broomstick. Think you have the scariest costume? Kids can compete in the annual Costume Contest at Folsom’s Outdoor Theater. And of course, there’s trick-or-treating. El Dorado Hills Town Center offers trick-ortreating from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Halloween. Is the real estate market as scary as a witch’s brew? Sometimes it feels like it. A question I get asked frequently is if the market has stalled or pulled back. Let’s take a look at what’s happening in Folsom and El Dorado Hills – two markets that we frequently analyze. At the time of publication, Folsom had 119 homes on the market with an average price of almost $625,000. The average home on that list has been on the market for 44 days. In El Dorado Hills, there was 173 homes, average price of almost $1,100,000 and more than 60 days on the market. In Folsom there are 95 homes pending (seller
accepted offer) and 106 in El Dorado Hills. The majority of those homes have been pending for less than 30 days, which reflects recent buyer-seller activity. In Folsom, the average price of those pendings is more than $574,000 and been on the market for an average of 20 days! In El Dorado Hills, the average price is more than $776,000 and 43 days on market. Further, in the 30-day period prior to publication, 76 homes were sold (closed) in Folsom and 71 in El Dorado Hills. This can provide an indication of the activity in the 30 days prior to the pendings. In Folsom, the average sold price for that period was almost $543,000 and was on the market for an average of 24 days. In El Dorado Hills, the average home sold for just under $800,000 and an average of 44 days. Note that the average home that sells (and is in contract as pending) has a much lower average price than those that are still on the market. So, is the market slowing? By looking at some simple ratios and comparing numbers to last year-to-date, the number of sales year-to-date is up, homes are selling faster and the average sold price is up. Maybe a seasonal pause, but our local data shows that homes are selling. In my experience with recent sales, when homes are priced right and reflect value, buyers come and sellers should expect to receive an offer(s) in a reasonable amount of time. To contact Pat Quan, call 916-812-4341, email pquan@ cbnorcal.com or go to PatQuan.com. BRE #01918240.
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