Enterprise staff The Winters Friends of the Library 2023 Summer Concerts at the Gazebo continue with Triism playing jazz standards, pop music, and original compositions, on Thursday, July 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Rotary Park, Main Street at Railroad Avenue in downtown Winters.

blue roadrunner that periodically darts back and forth, and — for my money — has more personality than most of its two-legged co-stars.

The five young scientists’ inventions also are a hoot. My favorite: Dinah’s botanical incubation box, which speeds up photosynthesis (but makes vegetables toxic).

And I guess the atomic bomb tests, which occasionally go off in the distance, qualify as a macabre running gag.

But other bits are simply whatthe-heck bewildering, such as the mechanical whatzit that falls from the chassis of Augie’s car, and seems to have a life of its own. Seriously?

The best way to approach all this stuff and nonsense is as sardonic, slow-burn satire, dripping with quiet irony. Enduring that for 104 minutes will test the patience of even Anderson’s faithfuls.

But this much remains true: “Asteroid City” sure as hell is fun to look at.

Oh, and be sure to hang around for the end credits, when that roadrunner really gets to shine.

— Read more of Derrick Bang’s film criticism at http://derrickbang.blogspot.com. Comment on this review at www.davisenterprise.com.

Triism plays Winters Gazebo

The Sacramento trio won the grand prize at the Bucharest International Jazz Competition, part of EUROPAfest 2016, where they beat out musicians from 26 countries. Their unique group sound draws from their individual eclectic musical experiences and interests, which include jazz, rock, Eastern European folk, pop, and

Watermelon lines up July performances at Melon Ball

Playing a mix of Nachmanoff's award-winning original songs and a few fun or interesting covers,

$10 for students at https:// watermelonmusic.com/ event_details. php?products_id=52826. B Section Forum B3 Comics B5 Sports B8 improvised music. Learn more at www.triism.com. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs or sit on the grass, sip a cool drink, and enjoy some fine live music on a summer evening. The concerts are free, but donations will be gratefully accepted. All proceeds will benefit the Winters Community Library. For more information, visit wfol.org.