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04 Luxurious leeks 07 Pumpkin Raisin Muffins 08 Blooming for business 10 Craftsmanship 12 A taste of the tropics 14 Rustic flavor 22 Green getaway 24 The art of Ashtanga Perfect for cozy nights.

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY MINDY SCHILLER

February is a “blah” month.

In Chicago, which is where I just moved from, February means temperatures that freeze your nose hairs when you walk outside and bulky clothes that make Siberian prison guards look stylish. February is two months past “oh, look at the pretty snowflakes!” and three months before “damn, I forgot to shave my legs.”

In other words, it’s the month of Not Feeling Guilty for Eating Comfort Food.

Northern California isn’t quite Chicago — apparently it’s a two-hour drive to snowfall, or so I’ve been told.

But somehow, even though it never really gets that cold here in the winter, I never really feel that warm, either.

Chicagoans wage an all-out war against the cold. (They either win or die.) Here, it’s more like a Cold War. No pun intended.

So, in the name of cozying up to comfort food, I’ve

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brought out two of my favorite dishes: creamy risotto and not-skimping-on-calories quiche. Both are infinitely flexible and can adapt to whatever you have on hand.

In other words: those days when you come home from work, turn on the heat, and stand in front of the open refrigerator hoping inspiration will hit you like cupid. These are for those kinds of days.

Both of these recipes have a heavy dose of leeks, our vegetable of the month here at the magazine and a definite winter crop. (Have you noticed we’ve been thematizing our recipes? January was cabbage, December was beets.) The leek, a close relative of onions and garlic, is less potent than its counterparts. In fact, it’s downright subtle — even sweet. These recipes try to play up the flavor without losing that subtlety. And, they leave plenty of room for you to riff, as well.

Here’s to winter, to coziness, and, of course — to leeks.

Leek and mushroom quiche Makes 1 pie

Ingredients:

1 pie crust 3 leeks 2 tablespoons oil 6 large mushrooms, sliced

Directions:

If you’re making your own pie crust, do that first. I compromise and buy pre-made dough, then roll it and bake it myself. Either way, baking it is the first step, so it can cool while you’re making the filling.

Now, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prep the leeks as in the recipe above, but instead of dicing them, slice them. Heat the oil in a sauté pan, add the leeks, and sauté until they’re slightly translucent.

Add the mushrooms, let them brown and reduce, and add the garlic, salt and

1 tablespoon minced garlic Salt and pepper to taste ¾ cup grated nutty cheese, like gruyere or Swiss

3 eggs 1 ½ cup milk

pepper. Let this all sauté for a few minutes, then turn off the flame.

In a bowl, mix together the milk, eggs, and salt and pepper to taste.

If you have other fresh herbs on hand — basil, parsley, thyme — add them now. To assemble the quiche, pour the leek mixture into the pie crust, followed by the milk mixture, followed by the cheese. Bake for 35 minutes, or until crusty brown on top. If you want an even crustier top (I do!), broil it for a minute, keeping close eye on it the entire time. Enjoy!

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Leek and spinach risotto Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

3 leeks 4 tablespoons olive oil or butter, divided 6 cups vegetable broth ½ cup dry white wine

Directions:

1 ½ cups Arborio rice 3 cups fresh spinach ¼ cup fresh basil Zest of one lemon ½ cup Parmesan cheese, plus more

Bring the broth to a boil in a pot. Then turn it down to low and keep it that way for the duration of this process.

While it’s heating up, prep the leeks by washing and dicing only the white and light green portions of the leeks. (Discard the dark green parts; they’re too rough for most recipes.) To make sure you’ve removed all of the grit in between the layers, put the diced leeks into a bowl of water. Let them sit for a few minutes, then pour them into a colander and rinse. In a different mediumsized pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil on medium heat. Add the leeks and stir them periodically for a few minutes, until they turn slightly translucent. Now, add the rest of the oil. Let it heat up and then add the rice. Stir the rice so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot, and wait until the grains turn slightly translucent. This will take a few minutes. Now pour in the white wine. Stir until the wine is absorbed.

Now for the broth: Pour in a ladle at a time, stirring periodically and waiting until the broth is absorbed before adding the next ladle. Do this until you’ve finished all of the broth. This will take 20 minutes or so and it’s the key reason risotto is such a decadent dish: the creaminess comes from the release of the starch in 6

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for garnish parsley for garnish salt and pepper to taste

the rice, not any milk product. But, that creaminess is only achieved if you add the broth a little at a time and stir all the while. It will not happen if you add the broth all at once. You also want to be sure that the risotto is simmering with light bubbles. It should not be boiling, but it should be hot enough that the liquid is being absorbed. The risotto is finished when the mixture is creamy yet still pourable. It should not be too gummy; there should still be some liquid in the pot. Remove the risotto from the flame.

Now it’s time to accessorize. In other words: add the vegetables or proteins that will make it distinct. Risotto can be almost any flavor and will happily welcome most vegetables and proteins; hence its versatility. I used vegetable broth, but you can easily change up the flavor by using seafood or chicken broth. (The only key is that the vegetables you add now must either be sautéed or roasted separately, or must cook within seconds — like the spinach in this recipe.)

Add the spinach and basil to the pot and mix. It will wilt instantly. Now add the Parmesan, salt and pepper to taste, and the lemon zest. Mix, serve, and garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.

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Lisa McNabb chose pincushion protea to highlight this floral bouquet at Auburn Blooms.

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There are lots of fun choices for Valentine’s Day gifts at Auburn Blooms.

Lisa McNabb knows And she offers flowers. McNabb, who advice on keeping the owns Auburn Blooms in flowers fresh once Old Town Auburn, has you get them home. been working in the Placement away floral industry since the from heat sourc1980s. She began as a es and frequent delivery driver for her watering are crucial. sister’s florist shop in Flowers in a vase will Sacramento. But it didn’t lose about an inch of take long her her to move water a day. into design.

“Keep them cool and “(My sister) needed help the container full of waand put a container in front of ter,” she said. “Flowers are me and a picture of an arrangeethylene gas sensitive, so keep ment and said, ‘make it,’” she said. them away from fruit bowls.”

She quickly realized she enjoyed McNabb puts a preservative in the designing and had a flair for it. vase when she creates her bouquets From Sacramento, she went on to and she includes an extra packet on the own a floral shop in Meadow Vista beside to extend the life of the flowers. fore moving it to Auburn. She opened Her favorite part of being a florist is Auburn Blooms in downtown and relothe creativity and many of her customcated to Old Town seven years ago. ers appreciate her talent with flowers.

127 Sacramento St., Auburn Her shop is not only a go-to for While some people want to see in 530-886-8913 flowers for all occasions, it is filled with advance what they are getting, many eclectic gift items — garden art, jewelry, auburnbloomsflorist.com others leave it up to McNabb to design ornamental pottery, signs with clever something special for them. sayings and much more.

In addition to individual arrangeA cooler on the back wall showcases her floral displays. ments, the shop provides flowers for weddings, funerals One of her busiest times in around Valentine’s Day. and other events.

Nabb said she sells “a ton of roses” during the Feb. 14 McNabb works closely with the wedding couple on commemoration of love and romance. florals for the special day.

“We made 232 deliveries last Valentine’s Day,” she said.

“When they call for a wedding consultation, I tell them Deep red roses are the most popular — but not the to check Pinterest to see what their style is…,” only — choice. she said. “I help them work within “Yellow is friendship, red is love, pink is sweetheart,” their budget — nothing is too she said. “If people know the meanings, that is how they big or too small.” choose.”

McNabb’s son is her deBut she also encourages her customers to look belivery driver. But on the yond tradition. big occasions — par“You get a lot more for your money with a big bouticularly Valentine’s quet,” she said. day and Mother’s She suggests, for example, a colorful spring mix of day, she brings on tulips, snapdragons and carnations nested in greenery. extra drivers and Or maybe something tropical. designers.

“Red anthurium is popular for Valentine’s Day for Along with the people who want a tropical look,” she said. store’s walk-in Chocolates are a natural pairing with flowers. McNabb business, McNabb stocks truffles from Capital Confections and a variety of welcomes orders by other chocolates from Aunt Flo’s. phone and through her There are also balloons and stuffed animals. website.

“We always ask (customers) if there is something they Lisa and Eric McNabb. want to add,”McNabb said.

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A closeup of the detailed design work at Interior Wood Design.

Craftsmanship: Alive and well in Auburn

BY GLORIA YOUNG In a world of mass production, craftsmanship is alive and well at in Auburn.

Family-owned Interior Wood Design’s small staff of artisans has been designing and building cabinetry for more than 30 years.

Lifelong Auburn residents Tim Hanson and Tim Fariss started the business in 1982.

“They have been best friends since junior high,” said Vice President of Marketing and Sales Mark Hanson, who is Tim Hanson’s son. “After high school and college, they were struggling to find a career path. They both enjoy working with their hands so they said, ‘let’s do something we love to do.’ And they turned it into a successful 10

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business.”

They started out at the former Reeves Building in Newcastle.

“They were there for a couple of years,” Hanson said.

“After a fire burned down the building, they moved to current Sacramento Street location (in Auburn) and have been there ever since.”

Fifteen years ago, they expanded into a second suite.

The 6,000-square-foot facility includes a showroom and manufacturing shop. Today, Interior Wood Design has a client base that stretches from the Bay Area to the Nevada state line.

It all begins in the showroom, where customers

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Mark Hanson sands a white oak cabinet.

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Tim Fariss works on a cabinet that features a wine rack.

choose the style, wood, hardware, It allows the customer to diversify. embellishments and functional It is also a very beautiful wood. It is accessories. a universal medium to create the Alder, cherry, maple, oak, walnut style you are looking for inside a 334 Sacramento St., Auburn and painted cabinetry are the budget.”

530-888-7707 most popular choices. But there Cost-wise, there is a wide specinteriorwooddesign.com are also exotic woods, including trum from budget to glamorous. mahogany.

“We are very realistic about “We will work with almost any people’s budgets and we help them wood material,” Hanson said. get what they want within the cost they want,” he said.”

Many of the customers are referred by contractors.

After selecting the cabinetry, there’s a visit to the home “They have a basic idea of what they want and we help for measurements. them create the most functional and aesthetically appeal“Sometimes we are booked out a few months,” he said. ing layout possible,” he said.

“Once we start a project, it is week or two turnaround.

That includes cabinets for kitchen, and bath, china cab- The cabinets then go to the stainers and then to the inets and media centers, as well as items for library and installers for installation.” den, niches and home office, according to the website.

Interior Wood Design’s products have a lifetime war“We do a little of everything in the home — anyplace ranty. there is cabinetry,” Hanson said. “It is a la carte. You “We have customers who come in 20 years later with a can add or subtract whatever you’d like. People use the broken drawer and we repair it for free,“ he said. “There’s showroom as a tool or bring in photos of what they’d like something to be said for shaking hands.” to have.”

Hanson is very proud of the company’s roots in the What’s on trend now? Hanson says the vintage white community. oak rustic look is coming back.

“We’re big on the family owned and operated,” he said.

“It has longevity and is cost effective,” he said. “It can “Our employees are all longterm. Most of them have been be painted as well as stained and accepts a lot of colors. there 18 plus years. It’s a very tight-knit family.”

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A taste of STORY BY GLORIA YOUNG • PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOE CARIBÉ BISTRO & CAFE Tropics-inspired dishes, beer and wine — and a cozy fireplace — will take the chill off February evenings for a romantic evening out at Joe Caribe’s Bistro and Cafe in Auburn.

Owner Joe Gleason, a chef who trained at the Culinary Institute of America, has put together a menu that reflects his take on island dining. He draws his inspiration from his many years in the food business.

For those stopping by for drinks, adding an appetizer — or several — is a must.

“People love the fire roasted artichoke,” Gleason said.

“It’s marinated in a sherry shallot vinaigrette and garlic aioli. It then goes on the wood burning grill, which gives it a smoky flavor.”

Gleason has put his own stamp on the empanadas, too. ”We use spinach, (Monterey) Jack cheese and a little big of feta cheese in the filling,” he said. “It is a mix of different influences that are really tasty together.”

The chicken wings are classic bar food, but with a unique flair.

“We do them in a Philippine adobo sauce,” Gleason said. “We fry them and then toss them in a style of adobo that is part vinegar, part soy sauce and water, cooked down with sliced onions, tomatoes and garlic and then simmered for a while.”

It’s a good way to sample the menu.

“What I love to see is people ordering a bunch of sides,” he said. “(Customers) can order some appetizers and sides together for nice little meal.”

Other favorites are the pickled carrots or the coco-

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the tropics Joe Caribe Bistro & Cafe HOURS: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily WHERE: 13470 Lincoln Way, Auburn PHONE: 530-823-5333 WEBSITE: joe-caribe.com nut-cream spinach.

“Get that with chips, salsa and guacamole and you have a bunch of things to dip your chips into,” he said. “I always get excited when I come to a table and see all the little dishes. Instead of ordering one thing, you get to try a whole bunch of different things — the different flavors of the different things we serve go well together.”

Appetizers are just a small part of the selection. The menu is filled with savory lunch and dinner favorites, including the signature fish tacos.

The drinks menu includes a rotating selection of beers on tap and wine-based cocktails.

“There are lots of regional beers and beers from around the state,” bartender John Dijkstra said. “There are some imports. We bring in a lot of local brews from places like Knee Deep and Crooked Lane.”

The fireplace, the centerpiece of the dining room adjoining the bar, was a must-have for Gleason when he remodeled the building for the opening of his restaurant in 2010.

“We had some good stone masons come in and build it. It is beautiful,” he said.

And on Valentine’s Day, it provides the perfect ambiance for couple’s seeking a romantic spot to celebrate the evening.

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FLAVO Dingus McGee’s Roadhouse and Event Center HOURS: Bar open 3 to 9 p.m.; restaurant 4-9 p.m., closed Mondays WHERE: 14500 Musso Road, Auburn PHONE: 530-878-1000 WEBSITE: dingusmcgees.com 14

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STORY BY GLORIA YOUNG • PHOTOS BY DINGUS MCGEE'S Upscale rustic. That’s how co-owner Danielle Nelson describes Dingus McGee’s Roadhouse and Event Center in Auburn.

“What’s nice is we’re in the foothills so we’re surrounded by trees,” she said. “We are sitting on about 16 acres and yet we are close to the freeway — easy access but we feel like we are out in the country.”

The dinner-service restaurant has indoor, outdoor and bar dining.

“We’re definitely a good special occasion restaurant,” Danielle said. “We get a lot of people who celebrate special occasions here — birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and retirements.

We have weddings on the upper wedding grounds.”

It’s also popular for dining out with family and friends — and throw in a little romance for date nights.

“You’d definitely want to make reservations for Valentine’s Day early because we do fill up,” she said.

The menu includes steaks, seafood, pasta, burgers, speciality dishes, salads and appetizers.

It’s known for its steaks and seafood.

One of Nelson’s favorite seafood specials is cioppino.

“We serve it in cast iron pots,” she said. “It is full of mussels, shrimp, scallops, clams, calamari and fish.”

It is Dingus McGee’s own recipe — developed in-house — for the popular California dish.

For steak lovers, there’s plenty to choose from.

“The 14-ounce ribeye, grilled and brushed withs seasonings and butter, is one of our more

popular steaks,” Nelson said. “We have several filet dishes.”

The eatery’s Cajun roots are in evidence with its alligator nugget appetizers.

“Alligator is hand’s down our most favorite appetizer,” she said. “It is actual alligator tail from Louisiana. Original owners Bob Townsend and Denny Freidig put it on the menu in 1983. It is beer-battered, deep-fried and served with Cajun ketchup.”

The baked brie with jalapeño apricot sauce and deep-fried artichoke hearts with coconut cream sauce are very popular, too.

The bar offers a variety of beer and wine.

There are two brewed in-house beers — Dingus Derringer and Dingus Brown. Plans are in the works to expand the in-house brewery selections.

The wine list includes some local vintages.

Nelson recommends trying Auburn’s Fawn Ridge Winery zinfandel.

Nelson and her husband, Dave, have a long and successful history in the restaurant business.

Danielle worked at Dingus McGee’s in the 1980s when it was in Colfax. In 1997, they took it over from Freidig and Townsend.

“They sold the building in 2002, which is why we left,” Danielle said.

The Nelsons moved on to establish The Big Salad fast-casual restaurant. Then in 2011, they brought Dingus McGee’s back to life at the site of the former Headquarter House in Auburn.

The business has been embraced by the community.

“We’ve been voted for numerous Best of the Best awards starting with 2012,” she said.

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Keepers STORY BY GLORIA YOUNG • PHOTOS COURTESY OF GARY HUGHES Amazing views, historical sites, wildlife and rushing water — the American River canyons have it all. if your idea of a romantic date is enjoying the outdoors, the Auburn State Recreation Area is the perfect choice.

ASRA is a passion for the Canyon Keepers, volunteers who work closely with State Parks officials to maintain the trails. Their kiosk near the confluence of the north and middle forks of the American River below Auburn provides information, maps and water to visitors. The group has monthly hikes and monthly presentations, along with twice-yearly river cleanups.

Member Jim LoBou has been active in the organization for 10 years and estimates he’s tackled just about all of the trails.

“There are so many to choose from and so much variety,” he said.

One of his favorites for a cardio workout is the Pointed Rocks Trail. It begins not far from the Mountain Quarries

Railroad Bridge and goes up a hillside in the direction of Cool.

“To get that extra workout, there are a couple of turnoffs on the trail,” he said. “One is Training Hill and it is very steep. Past that is another side trail called Pig Farm Trail that is quite steep. … That’s probably the most extreme, strenuous one.”

Another of his favorites is the Stevens Trail near Colfax, just outside the Auburn State Recreation Area.

“If you keep going, you could go all the way to Iowa Hill,” LoBue said.

The trail goes by a section of the railroad tracks that has been in place since the 1800s.

“That was a famous spot in the late 1800s and early 1900s when the train would stop there and let people get out and look at the amazing view at Cape Horn,” LoBue said. “There are some mines and tunnels on the trail — evidence of the gold mining days. It’s a long hike to get

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down to the river — three or four miles. That section of the river is absolutely gorgeous with the rock formations and water of the pools. … It is relatively close to the Mineral Bar campground, one of the few campgrounds in the ASRA …”

For a less strenuous outing, Canyon Keepers member Cathie Rohlfes suggests the Quarry Road Trail.

“It’s a pretty easy one and a beautiful one along the river,” she said. “You will want to bring a camera because there is so much to see and take in.”

The trailhead is off Highway 49 on the south side of the American River. The trail is flat and level and 11.2 miles round trip. It follows the route of the gold rush era Grand Flume, according to the Canyon Keepers’ guide, “American River Canyon Hikes.”

Rohlfes also recommends the Lake Clementine Trail, which rewards hikers with great views of the American River, waterfalls and the North Fork Dam. The 1.9-mile trail is “pretty level,” she said.

When hiking the trails, be prepared for the elements..

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screen and a hat.

When planning a visit to the confluence, keep in mind there’s a $10 parking fee.

Canyon Keepers welcomes new volunteers and offers a yearly training class in the spring. The group is currently preparing an updated edition of “American River Canyon Hikes,” which will be published later this year, LoBue said.

Another option for a fun out-of-doors date is a fitness class offered by the Auburn Recreation District at Recreation Park.

A popular choice is one of the low-impact fitness class, held outdoors (moved indoors in inclement weather).

Participants get a workout using balance lines and indo boards.

“You can show up with your punch pass and attend on the days you want,” Recreation Services Manager Sheryl Petersen said.

There are also kayaking and horseback riding classes.

A master swimming class begins Feb. 1 at the Marsha Skinner Pool. There are golf camps in February, March and April at Home on the Range, she said.

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“It’s quite lush and has natural greenery and foliage throughout the whole property,” manager Matt Mermod said. “There are about six acres that are somewhat manicured where guests can walk around and take in the atmosphere. Another five or six acres have been kept in their natural state.”

Matt and his wife, Jessica, moved their family to the foothills in 2017 to take over the wedding and special events venue. The Mermods also run a catering company, Savor This.

A stately home, built in 1922, is the centerpiece of the gardens. The Mermods are renovating the five-bedroom, six-bath structure, with plans to open it as a bed and breakfast in 2021.

The large Red Horse Barn nearby can accommodate large and small events.

“It was built in 1912 and renovated about 11 years ago,” Mermod said. “It can seat about 130. It has a built-in bar and has full air conditioning and heat. It is rustic but refined — elegant rustic.”

The barn includes an expediting kitchen, where food preparation gets finishing touches.

Nearby is a parking area with space for 70 cars. The whole property is ADA accessible.

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Jessica and Matt Mermod with their three children — Gus, 10, Leona, 7, and Henrietta, 4 — and dog Ella Belle at the entrance of Red Horse Barn at Newcastle Gardens.

The large renovated Red Horse Barn is spacious and well equipped for receptions, dinners and parties.

“We are a full-service event cenpreparations that are not overly ter,” he said. “We have in-house manipulated. coordination and vendors of every For the bar, the venue supplies sort that have worked with the bartenders, ice and all the equipproperty for more than 10 years.” ment. But alcoholic beverages are For weddings, that means the the responsibility of the client. bridal party has easy access to “We’re not licensed to resell florists, photographers, DJs, cake liquor,” Mermod said. “Just being makers and coordinators. a private event center and letting “We can plan the whole thing guests bring in their beverages from start to finish, including works well. Guests really apprecatering,” Mermod said. “We will ciate the cost effectiveness of provide a part or all of it. If they handling their own beverages.” want all-inclusive or if they have A unique aspect of the venue is some vendors, we can fill in the its collection of decor items.

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His favorite part of living in Newcastle and running the Mermod brings a strong background is as a chef. In business is the how family friendly it is. addition to managing a catering company, he has also “Being partners with my wife was our scariest leap owned a restaurant. and it has come to be very enjoyable,” he said. “We have “When I meet people and do the tour of the property, three children. Having the space for them to run around I create custom menus for them by asking them a few is pretty amazing and being part of the small community simple questions,” he said. is very enjoyable. Everyone we’ve met so far has been His food focus is on fresh ingredients that shine in wonderful and giving and very supportive of us.”

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He added that it can be slow “Yoga has been around for paced where you come in for a long time and it has evolved only 15 minutes to learn a little and gotten popular,” Bailey said. bit and then come back later and “Something that is important to learn more, rather than being us is the preservation of yoga and overwhelmed and going through keeping the roots of it.” a 90-minute class.

Bailey said that the Ashtanga One message that Bailey practice is the first form of yoga wanted to convey to people inthat came to America in a physical terested in getting started is the way — with the poses and flow. learning aspect of Ashtanga.

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Highly awarded Hawaiian musicians Shawn Pimental and Lehua Kalima bring an easy-going style, witty banter, and dedication to the purity of the music and their native Hawaiian culture.

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Featuring the works of Bernstein, Strauss, Bizet, Dvorak and Ravel. Dr. Christopher Jones on horns, Peter Jaffe conducting. Tickets: $20-45.

Performance at the Placer High School Theatre, 123 Agard St., Auburn.

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Ensemble Schumann: Oboe, Viola, Piano

Selling out chamber halls all over the country, this colorful and unique combination of instruments brings together three outstanding artists: Tom Gallant, oboe; Steve Larson, viola; and Sally Pinkas, piano. Tickets: $38.

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St. Lawrence String Quartet

Known for their impassioned performances, operatic lyricism, and bold risk-taking, the quartet has built a glittering reputation throughout its quarter-century of performing.

Champions of new works by great living composers, as well as masterworks from the classical canon, the St. Lawrence brings informed perspectives to its imaginative music-making, offering delights for all ears. Tickets: $38.

MCLAUGHLIN THEATRE 3470 Swetzer Road, Loomis 916-652-6377 • theatre. mclaughlinstudios.com 7 P.M. FEB. 15

Chicken Little

Ruffle your feathers and follow the adventures of a little chicken and his friends. Tickets: $8.

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Shrek: the Musical Jr.

Once upon a time, an ogre named Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Tickets: $8-18.

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8 P.M. FEB. 20

Makana

An exhilarating ride through the breadth of slack key, folk, rock, bluegrass, ethnic and jazz and his distinctly original songs are infused with the spirit of Hawai’i. Tickets: $25-30.

8 P.M. FEB. 22

Zepparella

Zepparella shows replicate the nuance and detail of Led Zeppelin’s catalog while honoring the powerful improvisational journeys for which Zeppelin shows were renowned. Tickets: $22-27.

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Valentine’s Day with Elevation

Elevation featuring J Silk is a jam/dance band with an emphasis on heavy bass lines and funky grooves. Tickets: $25.

Featuring local favorites Deadbeats and special guests BuckStar. Deadbeats formed during the Summer of 1994 on the notion they could pull off some reasonable Grateful Dead covers BuckStar crafts catching original tunes with tones that carry from old school to new school. Tickets: $25-45.

THROUGH FEB. 23

Johnny Gough: At the Cheatin’ Heart

A high-energy sequel to last Spring’s hilarious musical comedy soap opera “Go Johnny Gough.” Musical selections will include many of the No. 1 hits from the '60s and '70s by such artists as Elvis, Paul McCartney, Cher, Tammy Wynette, Roy Orbison, Queen, Carly Simon, the Temptations and more.

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Bolshoi Ballet: La Bayadere 2 P.M. MARCH 10

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Fathom Events and the Metropolitan Opera present a broadcast of “Donzietti’s La Fille du Régiment.” Bel canto stars Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena team up for a feast of vocal fireworks on the Met stage. Shows at Sierra Cinemas, 840-C East Main St., Grass Valley.Tickets: $18-22.

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California Youth Symphony

For only the second time in his 29-year tenure as Music Director, Maestro Eylar has chosen to program one of the seminal, titanic works of the late 19th Century: Richard Strauss’s masterpiece “Don Quixote.” Performance at Amaral Center in the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Tickets: $30-60.

The temple dancer Nikiya and the warrior Solor fall deeply in love, igniting heated passions and murderous intrigues when the Rajah and his daughter Gamzatti discover Nikiya and Solor’s forbidden love.

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Antiques and Vintage Sale 10 a.m-4 p.m. at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn. Tickets: $6. Free parking and returns. Info: tbcashows.info/ auburn_2_19.html.

13th Annual Taste of Chocolate from noon-3:30 p.m. in Old Town Auburn.

Celebrating everything about chocolate. Smooth, silky, creamy, sweet and sumptuous chocolate bites are available at various OId Town Auburn locations Tickets: $20. Info: oldtownauburnca.com.

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The 13th annual Taste of Chocolate takes place Feb. 10 in Old Town Auburn.

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Beginner and Intermediate Tai Chi from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays in the fitness room at the Placer Adult School, 3775 Richardson Drive, Auburn.

Info: 530-885-8585.

Ballroom Dance Lessons with the Auburn Social Dancers starts 6 p.m.

Fridays at the Auburn Senior Center, 550 High St. in Auburn. Info: 916-276-9679, AuburnSocialDancers.com.

Weight Training and Gentle Yoga from 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the fitness room at the Placer Adult School, 3775 Richardson Drive, Auburn.

Info: 530-885-8585.

Historic Guided Walking Tour of Old Town Auburn 10 a.m. on Saturdays from the Courthouse, 101 Maple St. in Auburn.

Presented by Placer County Museum Docent Guild. Info: 530-889-6500.

Weekly Classic Car Cruise Night from 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays at Mel’s Diner, 1730 Grass Valley Highway in Auburn. Weather permitting. All pre-1976 classic cars and special edition cars welcome.

PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Market 8 a.m.noon Saturdays at Old Town Courthouse Parking Lot, Auburn-Folsom Road at Lincoln Way in Auburn. Info: placergrown. org.

WEEKLY SERVICE CLUBS Placer’s Gold Toastmasters 12:05 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Auburn Justice Center, 2929 Richardson Drive, Auburn. A supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills. Info: 530-492-0334 or placersgold.toastmasters@gmail.com.

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Auburn Sunset Rotary meets 5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays at Max’s in the Holiday Inn, 120 Grass Valley Highway. Social time with optional dinner at 5:30 p.m. Meeting from 5:55-7 p.m. Info: warburns@ sbcglobal.net.

Auburn Rotary Club meets noon every Tuesday at the Elks Club 1691 BPOE, 195 Pine St., Auburn. Info: auburncarotary. com.

American Legion Post 84 Sweetheart Dinner starts 5 p.m. at the Auburn Memorial Veterans Building, 100 East St., Auburn. Featuring Court’s world famous spaghetti, salad, green beans, garlic bread, and ice cream. Cost: $10. Musical entertainment by String’n Along with Amada. RSVP: Court Bradbury at 530889-8574 or cdbradbury@sbcglobal.net.

FEB. 23

Mardi Gras Bingo starts 5:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 100 East St., Auburn. Must be 18 to play. Free Mardi Gras beads. Local wines and beer available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Read Admiral Bonnie Potter Statue fund administered by Auburn Airport Events Non Profit 501c3.

Auburn Host Lions meets noon each Wednesday at the Auburn Fairgrounds, Lion’s Building. Info: Craig Hollyfield at 916 296-9142 or craig@allsierra.com.

Auburn 49ers Lion’s Club meets Thursday mornings at 6:45 a.m. at Sierra Grill and Smoke House, 2515 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn. Info: Dennis Arietta at 530-308-5801 or djarietta@hotmail.com.

To submit an event to Foothill Magazine’s Calendar of Events, email calendar@goldcountrymedia.com

The 6th annual Animal Film Festival starts Feb. 10 at the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City.

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NEVADA CITY AND GRASS VALLEY ONGOING

Live Music Sunday Brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays at The Stone House, 107 Sacramento St., Nevada City. Info: 530265-5050 or stonehouse.io.

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Tommy and Saundra O'Sullivan perform Feb. 24 at Auburn House Concerts.

FEB. 24

Irish musicians Tommy and Saundra O’Sullivan perform 3 p.m. at Auburn House Concerts. Tommy and Saundra’s paths crossed when she attended an annual traditional Irish music retreat in Midlothian, Texas, where Tommy was an Irish guest instructor on guitar and vocals. As they explored singing together, they discovered her alto harmonies to be a perfect match to his tenor vocals.

Suggested donation: $25. Info: auburnhouseconcerts.org.

Jazz Dinner Series 6-9 p.m. Fridays at the historic Stone House, 107 Sacramento St., Nevada City. Info: stonehouse.io.

MARCH 9

Bird Walk beings 8 a.m. at the South Yuba River State Park’s north parking lot.

Info: southyubariverstatepark.org.

FEB. 9

Sixth Animal Film Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Nevada Theater, 401 Broad St., Nevada City. Info: animalfilmfestival.org.

FEB. 10

Nevada City Chinese Lunar New Year Festival noon-4 p.m in downtown Nevada City. Featuring lion and dragon dancers.

Info: catsweb.org.

FEB. 17

Mardi Gras Celebration from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Downtown Nevada City. Info: nevadacitychamber.com.

FEB. 28

“The Favourite” plays 7 p.m. at the State Theatre, 985 Lincoln Way in Auburn.

Tickets: $8. Info: livefromauburn.com.

MARCH .2

Family Fun Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 109 S. School St., Grass Valley.

Free event. Info: thecenterforthearts.org.

MARCH 2

Edge of Spring Celtic Fantasy Fair Extravaganza from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St., Auburn. Info: edgeofspring.com.

Silver Screen Classic Movies presents “The Major and the Minor” at noon, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. in the Auburn Library, 350 Nevada St. Ginger Rogers can’t afford the adult train fare home to Iowa.

Impersonating a 12-year-old to pay half price, she soon realizes she must keep up the masquerade. Free. Info: 530-878-7938 or auburnsilverscreen.com.

Johnsmith performs 7:30 p.m. at Auburn House Concerts. A Kerrville New Folk winner, Johnsmith has released eight solo CDs to rave reviews, leads musical tours to Ireland, teaches songwriting, and has served as a staff songwriter in Nashville.

Suggested donation: $25. Info: auburnhouseconcerts.org.

Foothills Celebration Stroll, sip, sample and shop, 1-4 p.m. in Downtown Grass Valley. Tickets include unlimited beer and wine tasting from 20-plus wineries and breweries, five food tastings and a commemorative glass. $40 in advance, $50 after Feb. 25. $10 for designated drivers. Tickets available at downtown Grass Valley wine tasting rooms and sierravintners.com.

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Open artist studio is 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Sierra Vista Community Center in Colfax.

MEADOW VISTA AND COLFAX AREA ONGOING

Badminton from 9-11 a.m.

Fridays at the Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. in Colfax. Info: 530-346-8726.

Story time is from 10:30-11 a.m.

Fridays at the Colfax Library, 10 W. Church St. in Colfax. For children 2 to 5 years old. Info: 530-346-8211.

Badminton from 6-8 p.m. Fridays at the Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. in Colfax.

Info: 530-346-8726.

Tap Classes for children ages 5 to 12 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays (except holidays) at the Sierra Vista Community Center Gym, 55 School St. in Colfax. Info: Mickey at 808-381-9221.

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Open Studio Open Studio 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Colfax Sierra Vista Community Center in Colfax. Cost: $5. Info: Foxey McCleary at 530-320-0433.

Music and sing along with the Lyrical Locos from 10-11 a.m.

Mondays at the Colfax Methodist Church Hall, 59 W. Church St. in Colfax. Free. Info: Marilyn at 530-346-8856.

Farm Stand open from 2-6 p.m.

Thursdays at Foothill Roots Farm, 17565 Placer Hills Road, Meadow Vista. Come for the fresh produce and more. Info: foothillrootsfarm. com.

FEB. 16

Flea Market from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St., Colfax. Info: visitplacer.com.

WEEKLY EVENTS JUST FOR KIDS Mother Goose at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Friends of Auburn Library, 350 Nevada St. in Auburn. Info: folauburn.org.

Time for Twos 10 a.m. Fridays at the Friends of Auburn Library, 350 Nevada St. in Auburn. Info: folauburn.org.

To submit an event to Foothill Magazine’s Calendar of Events, email calendar@goldcountrymedia.com

LOCAL FARMERS' MARKETS AND STANDS PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Market 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays at Old Town Courthouse Parking Lot, Auburn-Folsom Road at Lincoln Way in Auburn.

Find local family farmers, ranchers, and vintners bringing the finest fruits, vegetables, meats, and other agricultural products the region has to offer. Info: placergrown.org.

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The annual Wings and Wine is March 2 at the High Hand Nursery

LOOMIS AND PENRYN

Library, 6050 Library Drive in Loomis. Info: Michele Mutoza at blue.lotuspilates@yahoo.com.

Farm Stand open from 2-6 p.m. Thursdays at Foothill Roots Farm, 17565 Placer Hills Road, Meadow Vista. Come for the fresh produce and find fresh baked bread from The Baker and The Cakemaker, and pasture-raised chicken eggs from Local Yolk. Info: foothillrootsfarm.com.

ONGOING

Yoga in the Big Red Barn with Julia Berry every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. at the Flower Farm, 4150 Auburn Folsom Road in Loomis. Info: flowerfarminn.com Loomis Sunset Rotary Club meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Black Vinyl, 4810 Granite Drive, A-1. Info: text or call Dustin at 916-276-1505 or email Rotary.

Loomis@gmail.com.

Placer County Writing Group meets from 9-10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at The Flower Farm, Bocce Court, 4150 Horseshoe Bar Road in Loomis.

Info: flowerfarminn.com.

Story time is at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at the Penryn Library, 2215 Rippey Road. Info: 916-663-3621.

Purls of Wisdom: Library Knitting Group noon to 1:30 p.m. Fridays at the Loomis

FEB. 10

Winter Celebration from 1-3 p.m. at High Hand Gallery, 3750 Taylor Road, Loomis. Info: highhandartgallery.com.

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FEB. 14

Cupcake pairing from 3-8 p.m. at Loomis Basin Brewing, 3277 Swetzer Road, Loomis. A selection of three beers and served with three mini cupcakes, courtesy of Whitney High School Culinary.

Each of the three cupcake flavors have been created to match each 5 oz. tasting glass of the brewery’s ales. Info: loomisbasinbrewing. com.

$40 Advance $50 after 2/25 $10 Designated Driver

March 2, 2019

MARCH 2

High Hand Nursery’s Annual Wings and Wine from 5:30-8 p.m. at 3750 Taylor Road, Loomis.

An enchanted evening with birds of prey inside the historic HighHand Fruit Shed. Mingle with owls, hawks, falcons, and one beautiful eagle. Tickets: $25.

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