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LONESTAR An Acoustic Evening

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Kenny Werner Trio With Ari Hoenig & Johannes Weidenmueler

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Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra

A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald Featuring vocalist Kim Nazarian Wed, Feb 26; 7 pm

One Night of Queen

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Performed by Gary Mullen and The Works

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Isaac “Sasquatch” Sanchez 16 FYI 18 Local Matters 20 Calendar 24 Outtakes 50 Swag 54 Dine—The Cellar Wine Bar 57 Restaurant Guide 60 Taste 62 Escape—Kona, Hawai'i 64 Introducing 66 Tom’s Take

Area style aficionados share their inspirations and personal favorites in everything from color palettes and textiles to ice cream flavors and kitchen gadgets.

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What home improvements give you the most bang for your buck? Start with this list of smart upgrades sure to boost your bottom line.

28 Health & Wellness Epilepsy

30 Our Kids Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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et again, I find myself in the same spot. Stuck in a design rut. A year has passed and I have done nearly nothing to redefine the interiors of my home. It’s perpetually listed on all my to-do Post-it notes—get paint swatches at Home Depot, replace living room area rug, move old dresser out of guest bedroom, buy planters for back patio… and the list goes on. It seems that I’m simply not a very good DIYer. I love the thought of repurposing various pieces of furniture around my house, I drool over the pretty pages of fancy design magazines, and I especially enjoy watching the magical room transformations on HGTV; but when it comes to the action, I’d rather go hide under my outdated comforter. When I question where to begin, intimidation follows overwhelming panic, and here my friends, is where I find myself in need of a professional. No, not a therapist (but perhaps not a bad idea), I’m talking about an interior designer—a home décor master.

Lucky for me, and anyone thinking about revamping their home’s inner spaces with the assistance of a design professional—this month we get to know five local interior designers in Kristen Castillo’s “Faces Behind the Spaces.” See a glimpse into the minds of these artists of accommodations. Each offers their points of view relating to the world of design and beyond, including their favorite color palette right now, trends for 2014, favorite kitchen gadgets and more.

For those of you who don’t necessarily need to transform, but instead want to add value along with pizzazz to your home, then head straight to Darren Elms’ “Home Improvement,” where you’ll find “10 Value-Added Upgrades” as suggested by area realtors, contractors and more. Perhaps you’re thinking of putting your house on the market, or you simply want to keep your place in tip-top selling shape—either way, this handy list of practical tips takes the thinking out of what to do so you can start hammering away at adding value to your property.

After all that work around the house, I can’t think of a better reward (well maybe I can, but it’s not realistic) than something chocolate filled. Check out this month’s “Hit List” of the area’s top five “Something with Chocolate” submissions for dreamy cocoa-inspired menu items around town. If you need another reason to indulge, don’t forget that it’s cupid’s month of love and sharing—sharing chocolate, that is.

If a reward such as a vacay to the Big Island of Hawai’i is realistic for you, don’t miss this month’s Escape to Kona, Hawai’i. If you haven’t visited this ever-popular destination, take a tour via the gallery of our aah-inspiring photos, and who knows, maybe you’ll find this is the spot for your dream home.

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STYLEMG.COM You Can Never Have Too Much Style TOUCHDOWN! With Style’s Super Bowl Party Planning Tips you’re sure to be MVP of the night!

Score with this list of must-haves guaranteed to make your party crowd go wild.

WHAT DO YOU THINK HE’LL SEE? We’re always hoping he doesn’t see it! His shadow that is; but why?

Test your knowledge on this unique American t ra d i t i o n w i t h o u r Groundhog Day Trivia.

FEEL THE LOVE Get crafty this year and share the love with these fun DIY Valentine’s Day gift ideas.

SHELF LIFE Get your monthly fix of Sharon Penny’s then-and-now take on popular albums, books and DVDs, look no further…just click.

TASTE NEW ORLEANS WITHOUT LEAVING HOME From an eggs Benedict po’ boy, aka “The Benny,” and a “French Canadian Poutine” version (French fries and gravy!) to the fried catfish po’ boy, “The Tremé,” and many more, you’ll take a journey to the South without needing transportation. Savor The Southern Po’ Boy Cookbook (Ulysses Press, 2013, $16.95) all month long!

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ARTISTS Would you like to donate a piece of art or craft to support a great foundation?

Whole Foods Market Folsom is holding an art auction to benefit the Whole Planet Foundation.

Join other local artists by donating paintings, photography, sculptures, pottery, etc. Any piece of art or craft would be greatly appreciated!

All pieces will be displayed in the store, and can offer great exposure for aspiring artists.

If you would like to donate, please leave your piece with Customer Service and include your name, the name of the piece and the medium used to create it. Thank you!

Visit: wholeplanetfoundation.org to learn more.

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I’m planning a wedding and I’ve been told that food makes up the largest portion of a catering bill. Is this true?

2014 YEAR OF THE HORSE

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Buy one entrée and get a second (of equal or lesser value) FREE! Plus, the birthday person gets a FREE slice of our famous banana cream pie.

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I would say it’s a combination of food and service (i.e. labor). When it comes down to it, labor is the largest portion—it’s very intensive, from the beginning stages and behind-the-scenes planning to the purchasing, production, transportation and set-up (especially off-site catering) and then execution. Then, there is even more labor in the cleanup. Food costs can also be right up there, however.

—Francie Cruz-Woessner Bocca Catering 916-834-3554, boccacatering.com the difference between a conQ: What’s signment shop and a clothing exchange?

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shops wait to sell your A: Consignment item, so clients don’t receive cash until a customer purchases it. The person who sold the item will get a check with a percentage of the sale. People who want to sell their clothes at clothing exchanges, on the other hand, receive the money the day they bring the item in. The clothing exchange will appraise the item, and then the customer will receive a percentage of the sale price determined by the exchange.

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olsom-based Visionary Integration Professionals is offering scholarships to college-bound women searching for a career in computer science, information technology, management information systems, or other related fields. For more details, including how to apply, email wits@vipconsulting.com...

Gold Country Run + Sport, a premier specialty running store, recently opened a 3,000-square-foot brick and mortar at the El Dorado Hills Town Center (4370 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 150). The store features a prominent 100-model shoe display, dedicated trail and endurance wall, nutrition bar, runner and community lounge area and

The Folsom City Council elected Kerri Howell as mayor and Ernie Sheldon as vice mayor this past December.

They will serve one-year terms and both have a long history with the City of Folsom and the community. Congrats!

For more details, visit folsom.ca.us.

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Tours of the beautiful HGTV Dream Home 2014 (designed by Truckee-based WardYoung Architects and built by Tanamera Builders) at Schaffer’s Mill—a 475-acre, 400-homesite gated community and private club located just east of Truckee—will continue every Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through February 14.

Tickets to tour the home are $20 each and 100 percent of proceeds benefit the Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation. To purchase tickets, visit schaffersmill.com.

Shire—deal with topics like aging, unrequited love, friendship and mid-life crises. Also showing (February 26 through March 23) at the Sacramento Theatre Company will be Romeo and Juliet. For more details on both performances, visit sactheatre.org...Save the date for the next Sacramento Electric Vehicle Meeting, held the second Wednesday every other month (March 12) at the SMUD Customer Service Center on S Street in Sacramento. EV owners and interested parties are welcome to attend to talk about the latest EV models, infrastructure updates, and workplace charging options. For more details, call Guy Hall at 916-717-9158...Studio 24—the “go to place” for aspiring and professional actors in northern California—recently opened a new location in Folsom (771 Oak Avenue Parkways, Suite 2). For more details on their classes, and other services offered, visit studio24.com...On February 10, head to the El Dorado Hills Art Association’s meeting—at the El Dorado Hills Senior Center from 6-8 p.m.—and listen to guest speaker Jimmie Grann, an artist specializing in painting and pastel art. For more details, visit eldoradohillsarts.com...Don’t miss the Used Book Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the El Dorado Hills Branch Library on February 1. Proceeds will provide new books and support program activities. For more details, call 916-358-3500. Also at the EDH Branch Library, a “Super Smash Brothers” Gaming Tournament will take place on February 8 from 1-5 p.m. Registration is $10 and includes a slice of pizza. The grandprize winner will receive $100! Ages 10 and older are welcome. For more details, visit eldoradolibrary.org...AnewSkin Dermatology, which was founded by Dr. Timothy Rosio who unexpectedly passed away last year, recently announced their unification with Elite MD – Advanced Dermatology, Laser, and Plastic Surgery Institute. Founded by Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Vivek Bansal, M.D., and Board Certified Dermatologist, Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, M.D., Elite MD offers a variety of medical and cosmetic treatments performed by highly trained, board certified physicians. Check out their El Dorado Hills

Kerri Howell photo by Dante Fontana. HGTV Dream Home photo courtesy of Schaffer’s Mill.

a video gait system. For more details, visit goldcountryrunandsport.com...

The Marshall Hospital Auxiliary needs volunteers to help with numerous jobs.

If interested, call Mary O’Brien at 530677-3543 for an interview...Come see Sacramento Theater Company’s rendition of the musical Closer Than Ever, running through February 16. The award-winning show’s self-contained songs—with lyrics

by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David

2013 “Cutest Kids Contest” winner Isaac

location (4355 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 210) soon! For more details, visit anewskin. info...Tiger’s Eye Skincare, located at 8016 Folsom-Auburn Road in Folsom, now offers natural nail services, nail art, a brow and lash bar, Reese Robert lash extensions, colored eyelashes and more, thanks to the recent addition of staff member Vera Gomes. For more details, visit tigerseyeskincare.com…Learn the unique art of creating glass mosaics at St. Stephens Lutheran Church in El Dorado Hills from noon until 3 p.m. at their Mosaic Art Class, offered on February 14 and 28. Materials cost $10. For more details and to reserve your space, call 916-933-1441...In the “Oops, We’re Only Human Department” please note our apology for listing the incorrect person on the “Answers by” line in the January issue’s Introducing on The Joint…The Chiropractic Place. The questions were answered by Dr. Jeffrey Hartman...That’s all for now, but check back next month for Style’s annual Food & Drink feature.

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SEND YOUR NEWS TO: INFO@STYLEMG.COM Head to Style’s Facebook page and cast your vote (through March 1) for the “Cutest Kids Contest.” The winners (one boy and one girl) will receive a family pack of gift certificates, including $30 to Starlight Starbright, and every child who entered will also appear in Style’s May 2014 issue (Folsom, El Dorado Hills edition). Good luck!

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Q: What advice would you give to your younger self?

A: Don’t worry, just work hard and enjoy the ride.

Q: What comes to you naturally?

A: Laughter and gaining weight.

Q: What’s your biggest pet peeve?

A: Negative thoughts or emotions—I want to see people encouraged and inspired by their dreams.

Q: What are you most proud of?

A: My wife, Zoë, and my children, Isaac Jr. and Ava Rose.

Q: Best words of wisdom you’ve received?

A: My good friend and mentor, Will Robins, told me to approach all situations through “Be. Do. Have.” (“Be” the person you want to be, “do” the things you need to do to be that person, and “have” all the things you desire.)

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Author/writer: Dr. Joseph Parent (Zen Golf) Escape: Sevillano Links at Rolling Hills Casino Guilty pleasure: Anything my wife bakes Meal in town: Wasabi Asia Bistro & Sushi Bar Local landmark: Folsom Lake Movie: Rudy Local nonprofit: Twin Lakes Food Bank

Photos by Dante Fontana.

olsom resident and professional golfer Isaac Sanchez grew up fast—literally. During a routine physical exam in eighth grade, his doctor discovered a rare pituitary gland tumor responsible for the rapid, painful growth spurts he’d experienced since his freshman year. Left untreated, such tumors can prove fatal; fortunately for Sanchez, the tumor was removed before his condition could worsen. Since then, Sanchez has learned to turn his height—all six feet, six inches of it—to his advantage. In fact, when some of his friends called him “Sasquatch,” he adopted the nickname with pride. “I liked it,” Sanchez says. “God decided to put me through this, and I think it’s for a reason. You have to embrace it.”

Sanchez went on to a golf scholarship at the University of Hawaii and has played in some of the world’s premier golf tournaments, including the Canadian PGA and most recently the Golf Channel’s Big Break NFL Puerto Rico, in which Sanchez and his team (consisting of retired NFL player Jerry Rice, and pro golfer Emily Talley) took home the victory. Although it wasn’t always easy to follow his dream to become a professional golfer, his wife Zoë has been with him every step of the way. When he isn’t golfing or spending time with his wife and two children, Sanchez volunteers his time as a board member for Patriot’s Honor, an organization that supports wounded military veterans. Sanchez is also passionate about supporting junior golf organizations; after all, he wants to encourage kids to dream big. “I don’t know what it’s like to be small!” Sanchez says with a laugh.

— Amber Foster

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Folsom Sports Complex, 66 Clarksville Rd. Exhibits and Demonstrations • Health Screenings Music • Activities for Kids • Fun for All Ages FREE Admission! FREE Parking!

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Valentine’s Day World Trivia

The Fun Factory Preschool program, with separate sessions for ages 3-4, has classrooms at the Folsom Community Center and at the Folsom Sports Complex. The curriculum is structured so that children may enter the program at age three and continue the following year, or attend a single year. (Children may join the program throughout the school year, too, if space allows.) The program follows the FCUSD calendar, but does not observe the district’s teacher in-service days.

Fun Factory introduces students to the basics, including colors, numbers, letters and handwriting. Activities are designed to help children develop motor skills and learn appropriate behaviors.

Typical daily activities include small-group stations, arts and crafts, carpet time for songs and stories, outdoor exercise, and a snack break. Theme days are held throughout the year, as well as occasional off-site field trips. To learn more about the program, visit the classrooms from 4-6 p.m. during the February 18 open house; registration is on February 26.

Kindergarten Readiness, for ages 4-5, helps prepare kids for grade school with social and academic skill building. Classes begin in September and continue through May; the program expands to a four-day-per-week schedule for the 2014/15 year. Kindergarten Readiness focuses on pre-reading skills, including alphabet sequence and phonics, plus verbalization of facts and concepts. The unique classroom at the Hinkle Creek Nature Center provides opportunities for the class to venture outdoors for trail walks and lessons. Ms. Aileen, the instructor, has been a teacher with Folsom Parks and Recreation for 13 years, starting with the Fun Factory program.

Register now for Kindergarten Readiness at folsom.ca.us or call program director Sarah Trobee at 916-355-8355 for more information.

— Lesley Miller For more information about Folsom Parks and Recreation, visit folsom.ca.us/depts/parks_n_ recreation.

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f you’re looking for a place to catch up with friends, watch the game, and enjoy a cold drink or a few appetizers, then Mark’s Sports Bar & Grill is for you. A handful of out-of-town friends were recently home for the holidays, and I was searching for a spot that had a sports bar atmosphere without being uncomfortably crowded. Mark’s was the answer. With TVs and sports memorabilia adorning the walls, along with pool tables and arcade games, Mark’s has all the entertainment one could want. What’s more, the drinks are reasonably priced (especially during the Monday through Friday “Happy Hour,” which goes from 4-7 p.m.) and the food superb. As first-timers, my friends and I ordered the Sampler Platter, which included chicken tenders, buffalo wings, mozzarella sticks and onion rings (my favorite)—all served alongside ranch and marinara sauce. The onion rings were hot, crispy and cooked to a perfect golden brown, while the mozzarella sticks were gooey and delicious. I’ll definitely be making many return trips to this happening neighborhood hangout! Mark’s Sports Bar & Grill, 303 Iron Point Road, Folsom. 916-357-5567, markssportsbar.net.

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Most countries have Valentine’s Day traditions that differ from those here in the U.S. Even so, “love” still remains as the holiday’s main theme. See how you score when it comes to international amoré!

1. Which country sees only women giving chocolate gifts to the men in their lives?

2. Approximately how many Valentine’s Day cards are sent around the world each year?

3. Which Scandinavian countries celebrate friendship rather than romance on February 14?

4. In which country is it customary to give heart-shaped gingerbread cookies to the one you love?

5. Valentine’s Day is also celebrated as National Chocolate Day in which country?

6. Which European city celebrates Valentine’s Day by organizing Romeo and Juliet-related events, such as a contest for the best love letter to Juliet?

7. Which country celebrates love on the 14th day of every month?

8. In the 1700s, what would single women in England pin to their pillows on the eve of Valentine’s Day in hopes of dreaming of their future husbands?

9. Which country’s government had to ban its Valentine’s Day tradition because it often ended up as a rowdy and dangerous bonfire with women burning pictures of the men who rejected them?

10. Which country celebrates Valentine’s Day with a senior citizens parade?

— Emily Peter

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ebruary at Harris Center means a lovely and large selection of entertainment. From the 14 through the 23, check out El Dorado Musical Theatre’s Thoroughly Modern Millie, a play about a small-town girl that marries for money, instead of love. Set in 1922 New York, the musical is a modern tale of a time when women were just entering the workforce. After seeing this hit musical, take a singing or acting class at the award-winning El Dorado Musical Theatre.

Go back to your hillbilly roots for a rollicking night of fun on February 17, as Lonestar, one of country music’s most successful acts (according to billboard.com), takes the stage. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Lonestar will perform some of their most popular songs, plus new tracks from Life as we Know It and other favorites.

Before the show, pick up a new outfit at Sierra Western Wear or Lees’ Feed & Western Store.

Listen to the future of jazz, the Grace Kelly Quartet, on February 28.

Kelly was named one of the “Top 10 College Women Musicians of 2011” by Glamour Magazine and has garnered accolades from jazz luminaries such as Harry Connick, Jr. and Phil Woods. After being wowed by this 21-year-old’s amazing concert, check out Nicholson’s MusiCafe to listen to local artists while enjoying a hot cup of coffee or a fine pastry.

Harris Center photo courtesy of Harris Center for the Arts.

Visit harriscenter.net for more information and to purchase tickets.

— Alyssa Wong

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Rhythm of Love FEBRUARY 7 12th ANNUAL DADDY AND ME VALENTINE DANCE Ages three and up will enjoy an evening with “Daddy” at the EDHCSD Gym (1021 Harvard Way) from 7-9 p.m. Cost is $10 per person ($15 at the door, if space is available) and includes dancing and a dessert buffet. Photos will be available for purchase at www. edhcsd.smugmug.com. Pre-registration is highly encouraged; the event usually sells out!

For more information about this event and other happenings, visit edhcsd.org or call 916-933-6624.

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desire to support and encourage high school students with an interest in theater was the reason Dr. Carl Thomas of Sacramento State created a program similar to the Lenaea Festival of Ancient Greece in 1955. Early performances consisted of one-act productions and audition pieces and were held over a one-week period with only eight to 12 schools participating. In the ’90s, under the

By Emily Peter leadership of Professor Robert Smart, the festival hosted up to 50 high schools and added special presentations and educational workshops. At its peak, the festival hosted 71 schools—bringing 2,000 high school students to work with professional actors, theatre professors and local directors. The Lenaea High School Theatre Festival was recently incorporated as a nonprofit and, in 2013, relocated to a new host venue at Harris Center for the Arts. This year’s performances will take place January 31 through February 2. For more information, visit lenaea.org.

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FACTS & FIGURES

1856

The year the Sacramento Valley Railroad, which linked Sacramento to Folsom, was completed (in the month of February). Let’s take a moment to thank Theodore Judah for his vision—the man once called “Crazy Judah,” who opened up Folsom and northern California to the prosperity of the transcontinental railway. Thanks Ted!

2,048

The number of town lots sold at the first day of auction in February 1856 for the newly named City of Folsom (formerly Granite City).

Joseph Folsom, with pioneer Theodore Judah, dreamed of a township and a railway, but passed away in 1855—three weeks before work began on the railway.

Granite City was renamed Folsom in his honor upon the railway’s completion.

$130

Dollars spent by the average person celebrating Valentine’s Day in 2013, according to the National Retail Federation.

8,000,000

Pounds of avocados mashed

by Americans for Super Bowl Sunday guacamole, according to the California Avocado Commission.

1841

The year of the first documented American reference to Groundhog Day, recorded in a February 4 diary entry by storekeeper Ned Ryerson. (Sorry, that was a Groundhog Day movie joke).

Actually it was James Morris of Morgantown, Pennsylvania, according to Wikipedia.

— Compiled by Sharon Penny

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For the 16th year, visit nearly 30 museums for half-price (including Fairytale Town) or free admission. Presented by the Sacramento Association of Museums, this day is designed to encourage all members of the community to experience the region’s wealth of art, history, science and wildlife. For more details, call 916-808-7462.

Come see the classic story of Swan Lake, returning after a sold-out performance last year. Artistic Director Sergei Radchenko—the former principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet—has led his company all over the world to stage fresh productions of timeless classics. For show times and to purchase tickets, visit harriscenter.net.

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FIFTH ANNUAL POETRY OUT LOUD COMPETITION From 7-9 p.m., come see talented, young individuals from area high schools vie for the title of “Poetry Out Loud Champion,” as they interpret, memorize and perform classical poetry. Put on by the El Dorado Arts Council at Imagination Theater, doors will open to the public at 6:30 p.m. For more details, call Moira Magneson at 530-295-3496

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A CHOCOLATE AFFAIR This popular chocolate, food and wine tasting event—hosted by Soroptimist of Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills and Soroptomist of Placerville, and held at the El Dorado Fairgrounds from 6-9:30 p.m.—will benefit local women, children, community projects, scholarships, grants and more. To purchase tickets, visit chocolate-affair.com.

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Get ready to rock out with some of the most magical idols in a musical showcase on ice that features the hottest tunes and talent from across the Disney kingdom—all at the Sleep Train Arena. For show times and to purchase tickets, visit sleeptrainarena.com.

The Crocker Art Museum’s Art Mix will team up with Unseen Heroes to create a night of spiked punch, wallflowers and dancing to beats by special guest DJs and live music.

Replace those embarrassing prom photos with the photo booth and be sure to check out one of the 10-minute art talks on the gowns depicted in the Crocker’s collection.

Prizes will be awarded to best ’70s, ’80s and ’90s prom ensembles. The fun begins at 5 p.m. at the Crocker Art Museum. For more details, visit crockerartmuseum.org.

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VALENTINE’S DAY

EL DORADO MUSICAL THEATRE PRESENTS THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Enjoy this encore production of the popular musical where 1920s New York City brings quite an adventure to young Millie, as she searches for a new life at a time when women were entering the workforce and social behaviors were changing forever.

Full of frisky flappers, dashing leading men, and a villainess that audiences love to hate, this six-time Tony Award-winning musical is surely not one to miss! For show times and to purchase tickets, visit harriscenter. net.

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PRESIDENTS’ DAY

STAND UP FOR KIDS Support the programs offered through the Boys & Girls Club while laughing the night away! Doors to the Cameron Park Community Center will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show—featuring a live performance by four comedians—will start at 7:30 p.m.

Open seating, with a silent auction, raffle, and drink and appetizers will also be available. To purchase tickets, visit agintheclass-edc.org.

Poetry Out Loud photo courtesy of Betty Sederquist. All others courtesy of their respective organizations.

MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET PRESENTS SWAN LAKE

SACRAMENTO DARWIN DAY

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This 17th annual go-to science and reason event will celebrate Charles Darwin’s 205th birthday.

Enjoy displays, speakers and, of course, cake! The celebration kicks off at 2 p.m. at Carmichael’s La Sierra Community Center (John Smith Hall). For more details, visit darwinday.org.

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AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH LONESTAR Known for merging their country roots with strong melodies and rich vocals, Lonestar has sold more than 10 million albums and boasts a long list of numberone songs, including their crossover smash hit “Amazed.” In this rare concert, the band will perform selections from their deep catalog, along with some of their favorite country songs and new tracks from Life As We Know It. To purchase tickets, visit harriscenter.net.

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CELEBRATION OF DANCE Director and choreographer Shannon Mahoney presents this vivid story in two acts with the iMPACT Contemporary Dance group at the Jill Solberg Performing Arts Theater at Folsom High School. The show begins at 2 p.m. For more details, visit stages-folsom.org.

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GRACE KELLY QUARTET Grace Kelly has a prolific career that includes seven albums, four ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Awards and two Boston Music Awards as “Jazz Artist of the Year,” all while still in her teens.

With accolades from jazz luminaries such as Wynton Marsalis, Dave Brubeck, Harry Connick, Jr., and Phil Woods, her show is a must-see. To purchase tickets, visit harriscenter.net.

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MORE EVENTS Through February 2 – Seventh Annual California Hall of Fame Artifact Exhibit. Peruse personal items from inductees like film legend Warren Beatty, designer Charles Eames, and football hero Joe Montana, plus original movie posters from Bonnie & Clyde and Warner Bros. box office receipts for the first day of The Jazz Singer.

For hours and more details, visit californiamuseum.org/californiahall-fame.

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February 1 – Alma Nova Duo. Awardwinning flutist Jessica Pierce and guitarist Almer Imamovic are both masters of their instruments, presenting an ensemble at a high level of virtuosity and artistry. See the energetic and passionate duo at Harris Center. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit harriscenter.net.

February 1 – Wakamatsu Historical Tour.

From 10 a.m. to noon, ARC-trained docents will lead visitors through a landscape of springs, streams, wetlands, a blue and live oak forest, sweeping vistas and prime agricultural soil. Learn the history behind the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm, which was the first Japanese colony site established in America in 1869. Ages 12 and older are welcome to attend. For location details and to sign up, call 530-621-1224.

February 8 – The Folsom Symphony Presents Romance! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Rodrigo’s “Fantasia para un Gentilhombre,” featuring guitarist Larry Ferrara, Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for Strings,” Dvorak’s “Slavonic Dance No. 2,” songs of romance performed by tenor Robert Vann and more. The two-hour show will start at 7:30 p.m. at Harris Center. To purchase tickets, visit harriscenter.net.

February 8 – First Annual Crab Feed and Auction. The Gold River Discovery Center (GRDC) will host this delicious evening out to raise money and materials for various school programs, including the Common Core Curriculum. The fund-raiser will be held at the St. John Vianney Parish Hall in Rancho Cordova. For more details, email Emily at ee.lewis@comcast.net.

February 8 – The Princess and the Pea. The California Theatre Center presents this comedic fairy tale about a prince and his scheming cousin on their search to find the “real” princess who, under mountains of mattresses, can still feel that tiny pea.

The curtains will open at 1 p.m. and again at 3 p.m. at Harris Center. To purchase tickets, visit harriscenter.net.

February 8 – Stand Up And Dance. Throw on your boogie shoes and dance the night away as Stand Up Placer celebrates 35 years of service to Placer County. The dinner, dancing and surprises will kick off at 7 p.m. at the Rocklin Event Center.

Proceeds will support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. To purchase tickets, visit standupplacer.org.

February 9 – Franc D’Ambrosio. Best known for his decade-long portrayal of the lead role in the Tony Award-winning musical, The Phantom of the Opera, D’Ambrosio also sang the Academy Award-winning theme song, “Speak Softly Love” as the opera singing son of Al Pacino in Godfather III. With piano accompaniment, the show and its leading man will capture your heart and take you on a journey through songs of the Great White Way. To purchase tickets, visit harriscenter.net.

February 14-15 – Jazz with the Kenny Werner Trio. True jazz master, Kenny Werner, will perform with his longstanding trio Ari Hoenig and Johannes Weidenmueler at Harris Center. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit harriscenter.net.

February 15 – Poetica Erotica. The El Dorado Arts Council invites lovers everywhere to an adult-only event at ArtSpace in Placerville at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Be prepared to blush, sweat and cheer as you listen to three vixens of verse perform their passionate p o e m s o f l ove, l u st a n d l o n g i n g !

Chocolates and "aphrodisiacs" will be served. For more details, visit poeticaerotica.com.

February 18 – Sacramento Speaker Series.

Judy Smith, founder and president of Smith & Co., a leading crisis management firm, will stop by Sacramento for the open forum/lecture series. Her resume of working with clients like Monica Lewinsky and Senator Larry Craig helped inspire ABC’s hit show, Scandal. For more details, visit sacramentospeakers.com.

York and Paris. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit harriscenter.net.

February 23-March 17 – Moon Over Buffalo.

In Sutter Street Theatre’s Off Broadway series production of the hilarious Moon Over Buffalo, fading celebrities of the 1950s George and Charlotte Hay are given one last shot at stardom. Watch as everything that could go wrong does.

Stuffed with comic invention, running gags and a neat sense of absurdity, this lighthearted play is a must-see! For show times, visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

February 24-25 – Chita Rivera: A Legendary Celebration. Accompanied by the Folsom Symphony, the two-time Tony Award-winning Rivera will recreate signature moments from her legendary career. In addition to a special tribute to her dear friends John Kander and Fredd Ebb, the timeless music of Leonard Bernstein, Charles Strouse, Jerry Herman and Stephen Soundheim will also be featured. Shows on both days start at 7:30 p.m. at Harris Center.

For more details, visit harriscenter.net.

February 26 – The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Presents A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Enjoy an evening of Ella’s rarely performed original arrangements played with as much skill as authenticity at Harris Center. Sponsored by Capital Public Radio, don’t miss this performance honoring “The First Lady of Song.” To purchase tickets, visit harriscenter.net.

SAVE THE DATE!

February 20 – Modern Mandolin Quartet Concert. Presented by the El Dorado County Community Concert Association at Union Mine High School Theater at 7 p.m., listen to the sounds of mandolins, a mandola and a mandocello. For more details, visit eldoradocommunityconcerts. com.

March 1 – Winter Wine & Food Fest.

Benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation and considered the premier wine and food event in the region, this year’s WWFF— at the Sacramento Convention Center from 5-10 p.m.—will feature more than 120 wineries, breweries and restaurants.

General admission guests will enjoy a silent auction from 5-7:30 p.m., and from 7:30-10 p.m. VIP guests will enjoy a sit-down dinner, live auction, and see a live wish reveal. To purchase tickets, visit necannv.wish.org.

February 21-23 – From Manhattan to Paris. Come see the award-winning Lee Lessack and Broadway/TV star Linda Purl, (best known for her work in Happy Days, Matlock, and The Office) return to Harris Center in a cabaret show that spans the Atlantic, bridging romance from two of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities: New

March 8-April 13 – The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Join Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s greatest detective in this highly entertaining mystery play. Watch as Dr. Sherlock Holmes cracks the world’s most baffling cases and outwits the notorious Professor Moriarty. For show times and to purchase tickets, visit bstreettheatre.org.

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outtakes WILD NIGHTS AND HOLIDAY LIGHTS

MOMTOURAGE GIVE EVENT BENEFITING TWIN LAKES FOOD BANK

Folsom Zoo Sanctuary December 7-8 Photos by Judy Bujold.

Folsom Zoo Elf Kayla Ham with Khloe and Taylor Chamberlain

Natalie Lucia and Angela Quitasol

Reunion Nightclub, El Dorado Hills, December 19 Photos by Dante Fontana.

Michelle McDaid, Natalie Lucia and Lisa Gutierrez

Zookeepers Sharifa Moore and Amy Van der Molen Theo Drath KC Vis with son Sully Brandie Kachur, Amanda Rinehart and Colleen Caulfield

Dee Okoronkwo, Amanda Rinehart and Leslie Harris-Keane

Scott and Tina Brewster with granddaughter Maliyah

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS SNOWBALL EVENT

Sylas Prine

Target, El Dorado Hills December 14 Photos by Tom Paniagua.

COOKIES WITH SANTA AND HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN THE HILLS El Dorado Hills CSD December 6 Photos by Whitney Kahn.

Sky Ward with Rudolph and Santa

Quinton and Erik Mumbert

Janice, William and Cynthia Slusher A child shops with help from a Big Brother

A Big Sister helps a child fulfill her wish list

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Jacob Grant

Caitlin and Terrie Dillon

Oak Ridge High School volunteers Ellison Brooks, Julia Lewis, Carissa Abraham and Autumn Derr

Emma Sarner, Maddy Martinez, Desiree Clark and Ryan Schwary

ADAGIO FOR HAIR GRAND OPENING

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Adagio for Hair’s staff

4356 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 114, El Dorado Hills November 15-16 Photos by Dante Fontana.

El Dorado Hills CSD December 7 Photos by Whitney Kahn.

Drake and Ryder Dalton meet Santa

Brady Kahn with Santa

Donna Houston and Natalie Buerki Brady Kahn and Rebecca Todd Hillary, Karis, Avery, Debbie, Sarah and Jessica

Jessica Triplett, Julia Troutt and Chelsea Clement

Clare Gisneros and Ellis Avallone

Mike Volasco

HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR El Dorado Hills CSD December 7 Photos by Judy Klein.

“CHRISTMAS IS FOR KIDS” TOY COLLECTION Betty Englehardt, Brent Dennis and Janet Kenneweg

William O’Neil

Sandra Richmond, Bella Fitzgerald, Jan Keahey and Paulette Caroni

Club members Larry Wilson and Garry Rogers

Santa watches as volunteers collect donated toys

Orchard Supply Hardware, Folsom December 7 Photos courtesy of Ray and Chris Marchese.

Toby Bartz, Chris Marchese, Santa, Ray Marchese and Darren Hoffman

Marissa, Lori and Danielle Porter

Attendees peruse the arts and crafts

Robin the Elf and Santa receive a little one’s wish list

Challengers Car Club members brave the cold for a good cause

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michiko cantor Dancing Queen

by Abigail Blank

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olsom resident Michiko Cantor found dance when, in an attempt to overcome servere asthma and ailing health, her mother enrolled her in a ballet class. Despite a dismal prognosis from her childhood doctor, Cantor thrived and grew to be an acomplished dancer. She now holds more than a dozen first place ballroom dance titles, inlcuding first place at the San Francisco Open and the International Grand Ball in Silver American Smooth.

AB: When did you realize ballroom dance was your passion?

MC: It was when I met my husband, Lon, who was (and still is) an avid ballroom dancer. We used to go out social dancing several nights a week. Then, I got really busy working, raising my daughter and keeping [the] household running, so I was absent from dancing for about 10 years. About seven years ago, with my husband’s encouragement, I started taking ballroom dance lessons to improve my overall health. Dancing keeps me feeling good physically, and therefore mentally too.

Opposite page: photo by Dante Fontana. This page: lower photo by Thomas Ferrick; top photo by Park West Photography.

AB: When was the first time you were a ballroom dance competitor? What was it like to be on the floor with others competing for a title?

MC: It was about five years ago, when I danced in the City Lights Ball in San Jose. It was very stressful and I thought I would never do it again, but I won the scholarship on my first attempt to compete. The experience of winning gave me an extra boost, which I needed to overcome the difficulties.

AB: You’re a highlighted performer in the “Capital Dance Center Showcase” this month (February 9). What does it take to prepare for a performance of that caliber?

MC: I take notes from each lesson and go over them to prepare for the next lesson. I also get on the dance floor at least 30 minutes early—in order to mentally and physically prepare. Most importantly, I have the best teachers, Evgeny and Victoria Malko (the principal professionals of Capital Dance Center), who work very hard to bring out my best in every performance.

AB: Is there one particular style of dance you feel most comfortable performing, or one you haven’t tried yet, but would like to master?

MC: I compete in the American smooth style of dancing in all four dances: waltz, tango, foxtrot and Viennese waltz. My favorite is the waltz, but I’m currently working on tango.

AB: Do you have any performances scheduled or plans to compete in the near future?

MC: In June of this year, I’m performing in the third annual Sacramento Dance Showcase—the most prestigious event among ballroom and Latin dancers in the Sacramento region— where top dancers (professionals and amateurs) from all over northern California and Reno, Nevada, perform in the professionally produced event at Capital Dance Center.

AB: What would you like to say to aspiring dancers?

MC: Don’t wait until you have the extra time and money, because such a time will never come. Manage your time and money, and start now. Find the right teacher for yourself and don’t give up.

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artbeat Through March 9 – Book Club at Van Kleef’s. See several styles of artwork by this Bay Area artist “club” at the Harris Center’s Bank of America Gallery. The group has been meeting for the past nine years to discuss their art, life and politics; 14 of the members will display their work. For more details and gallery hours, visit harriscenter.net.

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seize the disease Epilepsy Explained

by Jacqueline Renfrow

WHAT IS EPILEPSY? “[Epilepsy is] having unprovoked seizures, again and again, which are not caused by medicine, a head injury, an infection or a fever,” says Amer Khan, M.D., pediatric neurologist with Sutter Medical

Group in Roseville. Epilepsy can be genetic or it can develop from a head injury, a tumor, or in people who have abused drugs or alcohol.

“A majority of seizures are idiopathic, meaning there is no specific cause that we can attribute to it,” says Dr. Khan. “The theoretical idea about those people is that the circuits in their brains, for some unknown reason, just don’t work properly.”

A person with epilepsy will experience seizures, which can

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or many, the term “epilepsy” conjures up images of seizures and panic, along with the misnomer that people with the disease live a sheltered life. What’s more, many of us fear how to help if we witness an epileptic having a seizure. (Note: A person having a seizure cannot swallow his or her tongue, this is just a myth). In reality, medication and control of this disease has come a long way. You may be surprised to learn that one to two percent of the population, more than two million Americans, are living quality lives with epilepsy.

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manifest is several ways. They may just look “spaced While there are no homeopathic or dietary treatout”—staring and not responding to stimulation—or they ments for epilepsy, some neurologists recommend a may have an uncontrollable twitching of body parts. ketogenic diet. Similar to Atkins, it consists of conSeizures can also result in a person becoming suming foods that have minimal or no starches unconscious and shaking, or stiff throughout or carbohydrates and sugars, so the body FIRST AID: their entire body. “It can be very scary is forced to produce energy by breakHOW TO to look at,” says Dr. Khan. “But people ing down fats and proteins. As they’re HELP THE VICTIM don’t usually die from seizures.” broken down, fats and proteins If you witness someone having a seizure, produce ketones, which in some don’t panic. First and foremost, don’t put anyTREATMENT cases can stop seizures from octhing in the person’s mouth: The tongue will not The disease is treated in a variety curring. Dr. Khan also stresses roll back and choke the person. Second, make sure of ways—from medications to dethat those with epilepsy should the person is in a safe place so if he or she falls down, vices implanted into the brain and avoid dietary triggers, including they will not injure themselves. Third, if possible, lay the person on his or her side to avoid choking on laser surgery of the brain—deexcessive alcohol, caffeine and vomit. Dr. Khan says that a majority of seizures will pending on the frequency and senicotine. stop in a few minutes. Some epileptics carry mediverity of the seizures. While fewer “Most cases of epilepsy can be cation that can be injected into the rectum with and less severe seizures usually retreated quite well,” says Dr. Khan. a plastic syringe to stop a seizure. But if a seiquire medications, more severe cases If someone is having seizures, the zure goes on for more than five minutes, may require laser surgery on a part of first stop is a primary care doctor call 911. Afterwards, the person will the brain to stop the abnormal function. and then that person will be referred to be tired and it’s okay to let Seizures can affect an epileptic’s abila neurologist.

In complex cases, a person him or her sleep. ity to drive, have a job, be in a relationship, may be referred to an epilepsy specialist. and sense of security. “A common misperception “For a majority of people, epilepsy starts in childis that if you have seizures, you cannot drive,” says Dr. hood and they grow out of it,” adds Dr. Khan. “Some will Khan. This is not true. “In California, doctors are required to continue having seizures and an even smaller percentage will report to the DMV if they know someone had a seizure and the [experience] some that are disabling.” license is suspended temporarily, until proven that the seizures are under control and treated.”

Visit epilepsyfoundation.org for more information.

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rik Henricson, M.P.H., has worked with patients affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and other neuromuscular diseases for more than a decade. As associate director for clinical research at the UC Davis Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, he is well aware of the hardships families face when caring for a child with DMD. “[It] continues to be among the diseases with the highest total cost of health and medical care of any chronic disease,” Henricson explains. “A familycentered approach to helping people with DMD is really necessary…I see parents all the time who selflessly put their needs far behind

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HOPE FOR RILEY On January 6, 2013, El Dorado Hills resident Nicole France posted the first entry on her blog, Finding a New Normal. “I keep hearing what I feel is normal and soon it will get easier and eventually I will fall into a ‘new normal,’” she wrote. Riley, her 12-year-old son, had recently been diagnosed with DMD. Within a month, France, a single mother of five, launched hope4riley.com, a website dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Riley’s medical expenses and daily needs, most of which aren’t covered by insurance nor county, state and federal resources. “This was my way of reaching out to share our story...in hopes of spreading the word about the fight families in my position face,” she explains. “We struggle each and every day to meet the growing needs of our children while trying to remain hopeful that a cure will be found…in their lifetime.” To that end, France has taken an active role in supporting Roseville’s branch of the MDA. “Over the last six months, two families have lost their 10-year-old sons to [DMD]…” she shares. “This should not happen, but it does, and the only way to save more lives is by providing support for not only research, but things like wheelchair-accessible vehicles, mobility equipment, [and] in-home services.”

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The MDA of Sacramento hopes to breathe new life into the local gala scene with its inaugural Blue Moon Bash, a social gathering to fund an additional 1,000 minutes of research for Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy. Set to take place this fall at the Four Points

by Sheraton, Sacramento, the event promises to be a fun evening of elegant food, cocktails, auctions and activities. Organizers are currently seeking sponsorships, in addition to donations of floral arrangements, beverages and photography services. For more details, contact MDA Sacramento Executive Director Kym Hoffman at khoffman@mdausa.org or 916-921-9518. the needs of their kids, and it’s our job to help them find ways to take care of themselves as well.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that DMD occurs among approximately 1 in 3,500-6,000 boys. It’s considered the most common form of muscular dystrophy amongst children and is

characterized by a lack of dystrophin, a protein in muscle cells. The disease, which only affects girls in rare cases, is a genetic disorder passed from female carriers with abnormal dystrophin on one of their X chromosomes to their children. DMD begins causing muscle weakness in the hips, pelvic area, thighs and shoulders between ages 3-5, and those affected can expect to experience weakness in their heart and respiratory muscles by the time they reach their early teens. Additionally, many patients begin to lose the ability to walk between 8-12 years of age, and most use a wheelchair full-time by age 14.

According to Henricson, the major experimental approaches to “fixing” the dystrophin gene are “ways to trick the body into skipping over the bad pieces of genetic code to make a slightly smaller but mostly functional dystrophin protein.

We’re not at the point of a ‘cure’ per se, but we are right on the cusp of being able to significantly reduce the impact of having DMD.” He adds that use of the steroid drug prednisone, supportive cardiac medications, and non-invasive ventilator supportive technologies have improved both overall survival rates and quality of life for patients.

For more than 60 years, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has also worked to find treatments and cures for DMD, in addition to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases. The nonprofit’s founders—a group of adults with muscular dystrophy and parents of children with the disease—set out to conquer neuromuscular diseases through a combination of research funding, comprehensive healthcare services, and support for families nationwide.

According to Jamey Rosner, health-care services coordinator at the MDA’s Sacramento office, funds raised locally stay local and are contributed almost entirely by individual donors. “[The MDA] rallies local communities,” she shares, “to fight back through advocacy, fund-raising and local engagements to create more awareness about these rare diseases, as well as provide resources, support and programs that assist them directly with the diagnosis.”

“Our team’s research shows that many people today with DMD are surviving well into adulthood and doing things that adults normally do, like going to college, getting jobs and getting married,” Henricson adds. “In the past, that simply did not happen, and it offers families more hope for their child’s future.”

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education guide This month, Style Magazine presents our education special advertising section. From learning centers, tutoring programs and preschools to adult education, colleges and universities, our area scores high marks for the number of ways to enlighten and be enlightened. The following are some of the area’s premier educational resources. And when you visit these businesses or schools, tell them you saw their profile in Style!

Cedar Springs Waldorf School 6029 Gold Meadows Rd. | Placerville 530-642-9903 | www.cedarspringsonline.com Have you ever wondered what lies behind the classroom doors of a Waldorf School? Serving children from Early Childhood through Eighth Grade, Cedar Springs Waldorf School welcomes you to visit our campus to experience our inspired teachers and students in action. Waldorf curriculum is robust in academics enriched with foreign language, music, art, physical education, drama, gardening, woodworking, handwork, and meaningful parent education. Our fiveacre wooded campus is located off Highway 50 just minutes from El Dorado Hills and Folsom. Call to attend an Open Classroom Tour on February 11 or March 4 for a window into the wonder of Waldorf.

Guiding Hands School 4900 Windplay Drive | El Dorado Hills 916-939-0553 | www.ghandsschool.com Guiding Hands School just celebrated 20 years as a nondenominational Non-Public School (NPS) serving special needs children from preschool through high school, ages 2-21. Fully accredited for K-12 by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Guiding Hands is certified by the California State Department of Education and licensed by Community Care Licensing. Students are privately or district-placed.

Students are taught by credentialed teachers in academically-based classrooms with an average of 15 students per class. Staff-to-Student ratio is 1-to-5 allowing for individualized and appropriate support focused on academic, social, self-help and positive behavioral growth. The high school offers diploma and certificate tracks.

Services on campus include Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Guidance Counseling, Educationally-Related Mental Health Services, Behavioral Education, Social Skills Training, Functional Life Skills and Community-Based Instruction. Staff on campus includes Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed School Psychologist, and Pediatric & Adolescent Psychiatrist.

Guiding Hands School has a hot lunch program, transportation option, and licensed childcare center with before and after school care for younger students. Teen Center on campus provides after-school program for all teens, including homework support, structured social interaction and scheduled outings.

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Located in El Dorado Hills Town Center, “It’s Kids Time” is not the typical daycare facility but rather an upbeat, new, contemporary center offering education services. “It’s Kids Time” focuses on Pre-K development: math, writing, language, and social development. This wonderful preschool program is not only fun and engaging, but also academically driven to get your preschooler ready for kindergarten. “It’s Kids Time” is equipped with numerous amenities for children, including a computer café for self-paced research or games, as well as an arcade, LCD projector system with 110” screen, a classroom, and a separate toddler room. We provide full-time, part-time and drop-in childcare. “It’s Kids Time” is licensed by the State of California to provide childcare to children ages 18 months to 12 years of age.

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Our comprehensive curriculum includes daily P.E., as well as fine arts and performing arts, athletics, Spanish, and technology instruction. A close and diverse community of parents and teachers form educational partnerships to provide a high-quality education with a personalized approach for the whole child. Credentialed teachers know each child and create enriched programs that inspire a love of learning and empower students to achieve their personal best. Leadership and character education programs foster confident, socially-conscious graduates for successful lives in a global world.

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on a sports field or a kid on a street corner?”

Indeed, the benefits kids get from being involved in organized after-school activities, sports included, are well-documented: Higher grades, less trouble with the law, and fewer problems with drugs and alcohol are among the most important, along with the skills and abilities they learn in the areas of teamwork and goal achievement.

Looking ahead, FAA is focused on Folsom’s growth south of Highway 50 and what that means for the city’s current facilities and programs. What’s in place today is already close to capacity, and it’s clear the city can’t just absorb the needs of another 23,000 people.

“People ask two questions when they think about moving to a community. One, how are the schools? And two, are there good sports programs for kids?” Sheldon says. “We have great answers to both, but as Folsom grows we need to expand programs and build new facilities to meet future needs.”

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hree of Folsom’s greatest attributes are its appeal as a place to live, work and play. For that third part—the playing—we can thank the Folsom Athletic Association (FAA).

Created in 1979, FAA was the brainchild of pharmacist George Econome, who saw how an explosion in the popularity of adult softball programs was pushing kids out of the limited number of sports fields in the city. Back then, there was a field at City Park and a few at local schools, but that was it—Folsom didn’t even have a parks and recreation department.

“The FAA came together to advocate for better recreational programs and more facilities for residents,” says Folsom Vice Mayor Ernie Sheldon, who’s been FAA’s executive director since 1988. “Our primary emphasis, then and now, is to give our youth every opportunity to participate in sports and recreation.”

FAA’s first major success was the 30-acre Lembi Park, named after an employee of the Natoma Land Corporation who arranged for the company to donate all the land. More milestones followed, including the Folsom Aquatic Center, the CAVE Teen Centers, the Folsom Sports Complex, a full suite of organized sports programs and, the jewel of Folsom, the bike trails. Success like that doesn’t just happen overnight—it’s the result of a dedicated effort to bring all parties together to work for common solutions (such as multi-use facilities), instead of trying to protect individual interests.

Having the facilities and programs in place is nice, but if families can’t afford to have their kids involved in them, the job isn’t getting done. That’s why in 1987 FAA launched a scholarship program, which has now helped more than 3,000 kids cover costs associated with participation. “Our motto is ‘Never in our town will a child be deprived of recreational opportunities due to financial conditions,’” Sheldon says. “What would you rather have, a kid

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ou’re flush with compliments about the clever cupcakes you made for the holidays and say to yourself, “Wouldn’t baking be more fun than my day job?” Or you’re dreaming you could ditch your desk to escort bass fishermen through the Delta. Do you dare?

Nearly everyone from time to time imagines starting a business doing something they love. Should you take the chance? These tips from local experts will help you decide.

1. BE PASSIONATE “Passion is number one,” says Darla Colson, CPA, MST, at Gilbert Associates, Inc. in Folsom. “You must believe in what you’re doing.” If your business goal is only about making money, and not about following your passion, “things can go south very quickly,” counsels Sherif Boctor, CPA at PSG Certified Public Accountants in Roseville.

Even when you love what you’re doing, running a business is hard work, says Roger Linn, attorney/principal at Barnett & Linn, Attorneys at Law in Roseville, who specializes in business formation. “You’ve got to find customers, collect money, pay your bills, keep records.” Be realistic, advises Colson: Are you willing and able to spend hours on tasks you don’t enjoy?

3. CAPITALIZE If the routine tasks don’t daunt you, you need to consider money. The biggest mistake new businesses make, says Linn, is not having enough capital. Starting on a shoestring may sound romantic, but it isn’t practical. Analyze your finances and figure out how much money you’ll need and where it’s going to come from—maybe including family or friends, urges Boctor. Don’t wait until your dollars run out before lining up new sources of accessible cash.

4. PLAN Small business owners rarely develop a business plan—and that’s a mistake, Boctor says. You may think you have everything in your head, but writing down your plans helps you anticipate problems and keeps you on track.

5. BUDGET Before you even open your doors, get accounting software and create a budget, advises Colson. Along with income and expenses, be sure to track tax deductions—these put real dollars in your pocket. Work-related lunches and miles you drive are deductible, for instance, and you might miss them without a budget.

6. ACT “AS IF” To be taken seriously, you must portray a professional manner from the get-go, Boctor says. Commission an identity package. Get classy business cards. If you work at home, find somewhere else to meet clients. If people perceive you as successful, it’s more likely you will be.

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SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS STORY HAWKINS SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS hawkinsschool.com

Dierdre Hawkins opened her first dance studio in Folsom 26 years ago with a passion to teach children ballet. Today, she owns the acclaimed Hawkins School of Performing Arts, with 700 students, and directs Ballet Folsom, a youth dance company operating under the nonprofit StagesFolsom Dance Arts. She choreographs stunning performances and devotes a studio wall to alumni who have gone on to Juilliard, professional dance companies, and even Broadway. Success, however, hasn’t diminished her passion. “I feel a responsibility to do right by my clients,” she says. “That’s more than just teaching technique—it’s making sure dance enhances their lives.” She still works seven days a week—teaching, choreographing, and handling the business responsibilities. “If you’re in it for the money, it’s not going to happen.

I love what I do, and I’m determined to keep it going.” Her advice to future entrepreneurs? Have a business plan. “I didn’t know what a business plan was,” she says. “I figured things out as I went along.

I wouldn’t advise anybody to do it that way.”

On April 12 and 13, Hawkins’ students will perform the world premier of ‘I Want Candy,’ an original ballet Hawkins co-wrote and choreographed.

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Favorite materials or textures: Right now— antique mirror, brass and distressed leather.

Favorite designers/architects: Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe—they were not only great architects but influential furniture designers; also, Kelly Wearstler, because she’s not afraid to play with scale and pattern and luxurious materials.

Advice for aspiring interior designers: Surround yourself with talented, hardworking people who you can learn from.

Design project that has the most impact in a home: Kitchen—it’s where everyone ends up hanging out and can add great value to your home.

Tool you can’t live without: My iPhone.

Favorite color: Black. I know it’s a bit cliché, but black will accentuate any color!

Favorite ice cream flavor: Coconut. I remember my first homemade coconut paleta on the beach in Puerto Vallarta when I was young—it brings back great memories.

Coffee or tea: I’m a big fan of both depending on the day—a delicious latte or a London fog.

Are you colorblind when it comes to the hues that’ll work best in your home, or at a loss for what design style suits you? Read on for advice and inspiration, as we introduce you to some of the area’s top interior designers and experts in form, functionality and, yes, fun!

Molly Fitzpatrick

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1. I see a lot of trends in color inspired by the fashion industry.

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“I’m really into natural wood tones mixed with classic black and white. I typically use a lot of color, so the striking contrast of black and white mixed with the simplicity of warm wood looks great!”

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She’s certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), as well as a LEED (Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design) accredited professional. While Fitzpatrick has worked on a variety of projects, she says her “true aesthetic is downright country chic.” Her portfolio shows spaces with layered textures, shapes and color in a way that, she says, “feels super hip and really cozy.” Fitzpatrick loves “shopping vintage and reusing pieces in a modern setting.” She splits her time each week between San Francisco and Placerville, calling it “the best of both worlds!”

Top 3 Trends For 2014 2. Designing a space is just like styling a look! Gold and brass are back and are great finishes to accessorize a room.

I have a love for grey tones in paint.

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Favorite local restaurant: The Independent in Placerville.

3. Vintage pieces mixed with a few new modern lines.

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Favorite kitchen gadget: My soda stream. I’m a huge fan of sparkling water.

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“I like combining neutrals with grays. It encourages the warmth clients desire with neutrals that allow them to stay current with style.”

Advice for aspiring interior designers: Understand that design is 30 percent design and 70 percent business. It’s not just fun and games— you must be wise with your time to allow for paperwork, follow up, accounting, etc.

Design project that has the most impact in a home: The family room is where most of the members come together, so you need to maximize comfort and personal style. Next would be the kitchen (to help with ease of prep and enjoyment of the space). The powder room is where you can be daring. It’s the only space your guests will have on their own to judge your style. Be bold.

Tool you can’t live without: My iPhone—it has allowed me to copy and paste a design piece last minute and keeps the communication instant. I’m amazed how much I utilize the Internet for my resources and manufacturers I offer.

Favorite color: Smoke blue makes me feel warm and reminds me of the sky.

Favorite ice cream flavor: Starbucks Java Chip—creamy, rich and decadent with espresso chocolate…yummy!

Tami Teel

Tami Teel Designs Tamiteeldesigns.com Tami Teel designed more than 20 episodes for HGTV and the DIY Network, including the 99th and 100th episodes of House Crashers, which were filmed last year in Orangevale and Lincoln. Teel started her business in 2000, a natural extension of her lifelong interest in interior design, and is a member of the National Bath and Kitchen Association, as well as Distinctive Designs. She now has three locations, including her latest, which has a full-spectrum studio filled with samples, textures and products. A native of northern California, Teel focuses on “creating inviting, innovative spaces and dispelling the myths that surround interior design.”

Q&A Photo by Dante Fontana.

Design motto: When you’re passionate about what you do, it will be evident with fantastic results for your clients.

Favorite materials or textures: I enjoy bringing in several layers that will be based on the overall design. My favorite material is Mohair and leathers. If a client’s design calls for it, I will add a touch of cowhide.

Favorite designers/architects: Frank Lloyd Wright was a brilliant architect and designer that I have used as my inspiration for incorporating the outdoors into the home or commercial spaces. A current designer that I share a similar design style with is Candice Olson—she maximizes space and offers comfortable modern spaces.

Coffee or tea: I need both. My morning starts with a hot cup of coffee with hazelnut creamer, and I enjoy iced tea with lunch. My ultimate choice is water…so refreshing!

Favorite kitchen gadget: I use my coffeemaker the most, with my blender for smoothies a close second.

Favorite local restaurant: I go to Paul Martin’s American Grill and Skipolini’s Pizza most often.

Top 3 Trends For 2014 1. Using texture on walls in lieu of accent paint.

There are many options: tile, rock and wall coverings.

2. Hanging multiple light pendants to create a bouncing effect of lighting and glass in the room. I love all of the Edison bulbs for added character.

3. Porcelain wood tile creates the same look as wood floors but allows for children on roller skates and a dog rushing to the door with its sharp nails. It prevents scratching and requires no maintenance.

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Q&A Design motto: Everyone deserves great design™.

Favorite materials or textures: Chrome, seagrass and washed linen.

Favorite designers/architects: Hands down, Mr. Ralph Lauren.

Advice for aspiring interior designers: Be flexible.

Design project that has the most impact in a home: A fresh coat of paint is affordable and can change the whole look and feel of a space quickly.

Tool you can’t live without: Needle nose pliers and my DeWalt drill—my parents gave them to me when I started in visual merchandising for Nordstrom and they are still with me today!

Favorite color: Purple, as it relates to our brand, and black for wardrobe.

Favorite ice cream flavor: Baskin-Robbins’ Peanut Butter and Chocolate.

Coffee or tea: Illy’s Medium Roast is in our espresso machine, but I always love Chocolate Fish’s flat white, too!

Favorite kitchen gadget: My tomato-cutting knife from my sister.

Favorite local restaurant: Tres Hermanas for quick and easy; Ella for lunch and celebration.

Top 3 Trends For 2014 1. A menswear look is making a comeback via pinstripe fabrics, herringbone accents and detailed upholstery stitching.

2. Organic glamour is also hitting a strong stride via natural fiber rugs and wall coverings paired with the shine of Lucite and mixed metals.

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3. Colorful, luxurious brights through upholstery fabric, and drapery contrasted with crisp white COLOR PA are also a front leader E T when creating room RI “We recently L scenes. moved to a larger Design Lab space and used Sherwin Williams’ Gutsy Grape, Essential Gray, Alabaster, and Folkstone; we love the look!”

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An award-winning interior designer, author and multi-media consultant, Kerrie Kelly founded Kerrie Kelly Design Lab in 1995. A certified interior designer, she graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and earned a master’s degree in business from the University of Phoenix. Kelly is also a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) and a member of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers), as well as IIDA (International Interior Design Association). She has received several awards, including: California Paints Exterior Palette Challenge, Jason Wu for Brizo Blogger-19 Challenge, Houzz’s Best of Remodeling Award for 2012, and Best of Design and Customer Satisfaction Award for 2013. Kelly was named the 2012 recipient of ASID’s Nancy Vincent McClelland Award for Interior Design Education. The author of two books, Home Décor: A Sunset Design Guide, published by Oxmoor House and My Interior Design Kit, with Pearson Professional and Career Education, Kelly opened the newly expanded Kerrie Kelly Design Lab location in East Sacramento in January 2014.

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Q&A Design motto: “In real decorating there are no precedents. Every house, every room is different, and you cannot be sure of the exact position any object should occupy until you try it out.”—Billy Baldwin Favorite materials or textures: Anything organic and natural.

Favorite designers/architects: David Hicks.

Advice for aspiring interior designers: Learn all the rules but follow your instincts.

Design project that has the most impact in a home: Kitchens are the heart and soul of the home and nothing makes a bigger statement about a household. A well thought-out and designed kitchen can sell a home.

Tool you can’t live without: My tablet computer.

Favorite color: It depends on the project I’m currently working on. I get so immersed in a project that I gain a real affection of all of its elements, including color.

Favorite ice cream flavor: My husband’s homemade lemon ice cream.

Jane Reed

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Brush Strokes Inc. uniquebrushstrokes.com Jane Reed grew up in the homebuilding and design world as her grandfather and father were respected builders of custom homes and her mother worked in the fashion industry. She developed great interest in architecture and history and learned a lot from touring stately homes and buildings throughout Europe and in Britain, where she was born. Reed formally trained at Chichester College in West Sussex, England, where she gained a flair for both contemporary and traditional European styles. She married Mike, a contractor who learned his trade working alongside his grandfather on the very homes that Reed so admired. The couple formed their successful remodeling and design business in England more than 20 years ago before selling and moving to Folsom in 2000. They formed Brush Strokes Inc. that same year.

In 2006, they opened Decorating Den Interiors. Their work has been published in several magazines and they’ve won many awards for their remodeling and interior design projects.

Coffee or tea: I may be British but I drink coffee.

Favorite kitchen gadget: A Kitchen Aid mixer that I use to make all of our bread.

Favorite local restaurant: Too many good ones—anything that is not a large chain.

Top 3 Trends For 2014 1. The Pantone color of the year is radiant orchid, a very pinky-purple, but I am seeing a lot of blue (cobalt and French blue).

2. Standalone baths in the master bathroom, or removing the bath altogether.

3. Mixed height counters and floating shelves in the kitchen.

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COLOR PA TE I L R “Any color with black accents!”

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Q&A Design motto: Keep an open mind.

Favorite designers/architects: Ray Eames— smart, timeless design and part of a team, but a woman who made her endless creativity known worldwide.

Advice for aspiring interior designers: Be a good apprentice: watch, do, learn!

Design project that has the most impact in a home: Personally, paint is my friend, as are pillows, area rugs and moving “stuff” around.

Tool you can’t live without: My smartphone—yes, I have become one of “those.” Second is my trusty tape measure.

Favorite color: That’s akin to choosing a favorite child or, worse, grandchild. There is something to love in every single color.

Favorite ice cream flavor: Vanilla—it goes with everything and you can choose any topping!

Coffee or tea: Strong coffee.

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1. CURB APPEAL First impressions are everything. They set the tone for a buyer of a home and are lasting. Your home’s appearance could be the difference between someone walking into the open house or just doing a drive-by.

“On many occasions, I’ve had buyer’s wave at me to keep driving and not stop at the property we were suppose to view—just because they didn’t like its curb appeal,” says Bill Sadek of Realty West in Roseville.

“Basically, there was none.”

Checklist for home sellers: • Is there oil in the driveway?

• How does the grass and landscape look?

• Is the exterior paint fading and chipping?

• Is the color outdated?

When your property is inviting from the outside, it automatically adds value and extends the desirability of your home. “The front entry is especially important,” says Nick Sadek of NRS Real Estate in Roseville. “Try dressing up the exterior with either new landscaping or nice garage doors.”

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ooking to sell your home in the near future? Or do you just want to increase the equity you already enjoy? There’s never a bad time to add value to your home, especially in today’s competitive market. But what home improvements give you the most bang for your buck? Before you go installing a brand new swimming pool, let’s take a look at 10 smart upgrades that not only attract buyers, but also give you more leverage with the selling price.

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EXTERIOR PAINT

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Although it’s in the same category as curb appeal, exterior paint is an important improvement on its own. James Higgs of Higgs Construction in Folsom suggests making sure all windows are caulked, wood trim is kept up and painted, and any cracks in the stucco are caulked and painted.

“Maintaining your exterior will save you money in the long run,” he says. If budget is an issue, you can also do something as simple as putting a bright coat of paint on the front door, or adding a few plants to the porch. Even if you can’t afford to give the whole house a new paint job, the front should be clean and neat and the landscaping trimmed and tidy.

3.

INTERIOR PAINT

It may seem kind of obvious, but I can’t tell you how many open houses I’ve walked into that either had stained or faded walls, or a bright color that would immediately turn off buyers. No matter how many times you tell someone it can be painted over, the image of floor to ceiling bright magenta will haunt his or her dreams. Save them some sleepless nights and give your walls a fresh coat or two of a neutral paint color. The lighter and fresher the color, the bigger and brighter the room will appear.

4.

TILE ROOFING MAINTENANCE

According to Higgs, due to the age of many homes in our area, valley tile needs to be removed and valley tin cleaned due to dirt and leaf build-up. “If not cleaned, debris will build up and create a dam, causing the rainwater to flow over the effected area and leak—resulting in water damage.” Higgs also suggests routinely cleaning all gutters and down spouts so that water can flow easily from them.

5.

NEW & IMPROVED KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS

A new kitchen is probably the most profitable investment you can make to a house. As the home’s heart and soul, there is no substitution for an impeccably designed and constructed kitchen space; bathrooms, however, take a close second. “Homeowners should concentrate on the rooms they use the most,” advises February 2014 - stylemg.com 47

Nick Sadek. “Open floor plans with big great rooms are in high demand; also, light and bright rooms and high ceilings will make people feel good.”

If a kitchen or bathroom’s floor plan is laid out well and top-of-the-line finishes are used, then the value can be passed on from one owner to the next.

Consider adding an additional bathroom (if your home currently has only one) for added value. For an easy, low-cost shower upgrade, Ron Bunce of The Grout Medic in El Dorado Hills suggests removing the non-sanded grout, cleaning the tile face, removing mildew caulking and replacing the grout. “The shower will

look almost brand new and it’s a fraction of the cost of ripping out the existing tile and grout,” Bunce says.

As these jobs can be large, expensive and time consuming, be sure to consult with several contractors to make sure you find the best match for your schedule and wallet. Be smart in your counter and cabinet selections—look for good quality materials and a classic design that will appeal to more buyers. The good news? Even after weeks of dust and expenditures, your new kitchen or bathroom may be the prime selling point to a potential buyer.

6.

NEW WINDOW TREATMENTS

Ditch the dusty old curtains for some permanent fixtures sure to dazzle visitors. Cheryl De La Campa of Affordable Furniture and Blinds in Placerville suggests two kinds of window treatments. “Covering your 48 stylemg.com - February 2014

windows with plantation shutters adds an instant and dramatic modern update,” she says.

“The timeless beauty of shutters, along with their custom framework and clean lines, make a boring sheet-rocked window opening look fabulous. They also make your home stand out from the rest with head-turning curb appeal. Roman shades can also add a pop of color and texture to any room in your home, without the heavy, crowded feel of draperies and valances. Choosing soft, neutral colors to complement your sofas or bedding will tie your windows to the rest of the room, or you can choose a bold accent color to make those windows stand out.”

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY

If water heaters are at the age for replacement, it’s time for an upgrade. “Installing a 95-percent efficient water heater or a tankless unit will save you money in the long run,” says Higgs. Ecoconscious and energy-efficient appliances can also be a big draw for many potential buyers.

Waiting a lifetime for hot water to get to the bathroom on the second floor? Higgs suggests installing a Watts recirculating pump and setting the timer to when the family needs the hot water—no more wasted water waiting for it to get hot, and you can save up to 15,000 gallons per year. Additionally, installing low-flow showerheads will save 25-60 percent of the water usage, and a new dual flush toilet for a family of four will save up to 7,000 gallons per year.

8.

DIY FIXTURES

If your budget can’t accommodate a dramatic bathroom or kitchen makeover, you can add interest by swapping out some of the fixtures yourself.

Replace outdated cabinet handles and knobs, faucets, toilet paper holders, light switch plates and more with something shiny and new. Keep countertops uncluttered and clean. Even if you can’t make the upgrade yourself, give buyers a chance to envision one for themselves.

9.

FLOORS

Is that dingy old carpet weighing your home down? Consider replacing it with a nice durable substitute that won’t break the bank. Like an unsightly interior wall, dirty or outdated carpet can be a visual eyesore for buyers. If you really want to step up your game, consider redoing existing hardwood floors or adding an affordable alternative. With today’s aesthetically-inclined home shoppers, a nice hardwood floor makes a solid impact.

According to Bunce, installing ceramic/porcelain tile in the bathroom is key.

“Removing existing linoleum or carpet from a bathroom, laundry or master bathroom floor is much more affordable than you think.

[What’s more], ceramic/porcelain tile is waterproof and epoxy grout is stain resistant and waterproof, so you are adding the security and value of a waterproof floor to your home.”

10. SIMPLICITY One of the most inexpensive ways to improve your home is to scale back before the open house. Even if you haven’t moved out of the home, it may be wise to clean up and make the home as visually appealing as possible.

That means removing unneeded furniture, eliminating clutter, cleaning the garage, and letting natural light in. There’s nothing that turns buyers off more than a dark, crowded home. Help them imagine the room as their own with some thoughtful rearranging and clearing of space!

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The Brie melted into a creamy mess, and with the crisp apple and fruity quince paste, it tasted like dessert.

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ome combinations are just made for each other—peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper…how about brownie and Barbera? Well, as my husband and I discovered on a recent evening at The Cellar Wine Bar, it’s truly a wonderful duo.

After making our way to a table fireside, a group of women laughed heartily over their half-empty glasses of wine—unaware of the contrast between their warm spirits and the frigid, almost freezing, weather outside. We warmed up by devouring the three cheese mac and cheese appetizer, which, I never would have guessed, turned out to be entirely gluten-free.

After studying the tapas-style menu, we ordered both a prosciutto and pear pizza and the charcuterie plate. The chewy crust, decadence of the truffle oil, and juxtaposition of the sweet pear and savory Gorgonzola made us wonder why we don’t order this pie combination more often. The highlight of the meal, however, was the charcuterie. Ours included Gorgonzola dolce from Italy, Domaine de Vallage triple cream Brie from France, prosciutto from Italy, bread, quince paste, green apple slices and more.

Most of our dining fun came from building different arrangements of flavors, and then pairing those with either my Foris Gewurztraminer, or my husband’s beer selection of Delirium Tremens. My personal favorite was a green apple smothered with Brie and quince paste; the Brie melted into a creamy mess, and with the crisp apple and fruity quince paste, it tasted like dessert.

But you won’t want to miss the real dessert. There’s an amazing homemade brownie topped with rose petal whipped cream and caramel sauce. Our recommendation is to get it with the Roxo Barbera dessert wine. You could go with a traditional Port, but the fudge-like brownie (with chewy caramelized edges) is even better with the dryer, full-bodied Barbera that helps to counteract the sweetness.

Another great pairing we discovered? The Cellar Wine Bar and Saturday night—definitely worth a try!

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EL DORADO HILLS 36 Handles

1010 White Rock Rd. (916-941-3606 or 36handles.com) British, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Healthy and authentic may sound too good to be true, but at 36 Handles you will get nothing short of that. From traditional fish and chips to certified Angus beef dishes, you’ll get a good handle on what this eatery is all about.

The live bands and full bar add to the lengthy list of reasons why it’s the ideal restaurant.

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Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant

1121 White Rock Rd. (916-941-8787) Afghan/ethnic food, lunch/dinner, full bar, outdoor seating available, reservations accepted, free Wi-Fi $$ ➻ The same people who brought us the Classic Afghan Cookbook, bring those very recipes and vividly unique flavors to life at this local ethnic eatery. The stewed lamb, spinach rice, and pea soup are among some of the exceptional dishes along with the Afghan tea as a flavorsome wrap. The wine racks and oriental carpet décor complement the authentic feel of dining in a foreign land.

Bistro 33

4364 Town Center Blvd. (916-358-3733) American, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Bistro 33 brings you elegance and fine dining at its best. From the beautiful indoor lighting to the contemporary outdoor fire pits, offering a beautiful view of the fountains, it delights customers with a one-of-a-kind ambiance. Be sure to get a taste of their sweet potato fries with the signature truffle mayo or their well-known French dip sandwich.

sushi crafted by master chefs. With warm atmosphere, flat-screen televisions and topnotch seafood, it is the perfect dining spot day or night.

El Dorado Saloon

879 Embarcadero Drive (916-941-3600 or eldoradosaloon.com) American, breakfast/lunch/dinner, full bar, happy hour, outdoor seating available, reservations accepted $$ ➻ At the El Dorado Saloon, every night is a fun night! Old West décor contributes to its fun ambiance, while the mouthwatering burgers, prairie-fresh salads and chopping block sandwiches—all done saloon-style—will satisfy any cowboy’s appetite. Every night offers something different—from comedy shows and live music to dancing and playing pool. For good food and good times, grab those cowboy boots and head to the hills.

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Relish Burger Bar

1000 White Rock Rd. (916-933-3111) American, lunch/dinner, full bar, happy hour, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ If your favorite sporting event is on, stop by to enjoy it with the delicious tasting burgers crafted at Relish—one of El Dorado Hills’ finest burger joints. With indoor, outdoor and bar seating, it offers the perfect environment for any type of day or night outing. Don’t forget to ask about their house specialty drinks at the indoor-outdoor bar.

Sienna Restaurant

3909 Park Dr. (916-941-9694 or siennarestaurants.com).

American, breakfast & brunch/lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available, free Wi-Fi $$ ➻ Executive Chef Brian Hawkins has created a mouthwatering menu at this upscale, chic eatery. Specialties include woodfired pizza, fresh fish, hand-cut steaks and a large selection of appetizers. The romantic environment boasts four fireplaces, Italian décor and spacious outdoor patios, which contribute to its warm and classy ambience.

Sky Sushi

3907 Park Dr. (916-941-6310) Japanese, sushi bar, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, reservations accepted $$ ➻ Since 2005, Sky Sushi has been serving fresh and tasty rolls at reasonable prices. Located in the eye-catching shopping center La Borgata, it offers a trendy atmosphere with a stylish interior. If you have that sushi craving, satisfy it with their famous “Slap Me” or “Shrimp Lover” rolls. Be sure to get a taste of the crispy tempura and the one-of-a-kind garlic edamame.

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1121 White Rock Rd. (916-934-0460) Sushi bar, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, outdoor seating available, reservations accepted $$ ➻ Elegance, sophistication, and top quality fish are a few of the things that make Chiyo Sushi what it is—an ideal place to dine! Located in beautiful El Dorado Hills, this sushi bar features a wide variety of traditional Japanese

4370 Town Center Blvd. (916-932-5025) Café/bakery, lunch/dinner/dessert, beer & wine only, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Upon first glance, the chic setting and stunning outdoor patio overlooking the Town Center fountains will have you impressed with Selland’s. The seasonal, healthy and housemade menu items are the cherry on top! From eclectic sandwiches and hearty entrées and sides to leafy green salads and pizzas, you’re sure to find something that speaks to you. Got a sweet tooth craving? A variety of desserts are offered and promise to complement your meal.

363 Green Valley Rd. (916-933-2616) Traditional American, breakfast/lunch/dinner, full bar, happy hour, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ If you are looking for delicious food, satisfying drinks and a remarkable time, The Purple Place Bar & Grill is the place to be. Join in on the fun with the many events that take place at this sports bar. They offer live music on weekends, a pool table for extra entertainment, and a casual atmosphere for a fun night out.

4359 Town Center Blvd. (916-934-0734).

French, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$$ ➻ Located at the El Dorado Hills Town Center, is an upscale French restaurant with a beautiful outdoor lake view. A great place to visit for any occasion—from a romantic date to a family dinner. Choose from their a la carte menu, featuring favorites like French onion soup, pork shank and escargots bourgogne. Be sure to save some room for the delicious crème brulee or vanilla crème desserts.

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4361 Town Center Blvd. (916-939-0389) Thai, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Red curry? Peanut curry? Spicy curry?

Whatever your preference, you can find it all at this authentic Thai restaurant. Not only will you feel as though you are in the heart of Thailand with the themed décor, but you will also get your money’s worth of flavor that will leave you wanting more.

from) to the eclectic cocktails. Don’t worry about your drink getting warm, either: Sauce’d boasts the area’s only iced bar drink rail. How about a side of entertainment with your slice? Enjoy live acoustic music on Tuesdays and jazz on Thursdays, or relish the beautiful outdoor patio.

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5003 Windplay Dr. (916-933-9099).

Deli, outdoor seating available $ ➻ Located in a business park, the Windplay Deli is a great place to stop by on your lunch hour. Operated by the owners themselves, they strive to create your sandwich to your preference, accommodating your likes. They offer half and half deals, a variety of soups and home-style chili.

Sauce’d Pizza & Cocktail House

879 Embarcadero Drive (916-933-3729 or saucedcocktailhouse.com) Pizzeria, lunch/dinner, full bar, happy hour, outdoor seating available, reservations accepted, free Wi-Fi $$$ ➻ Carnivores, be warned—there is a thin crust, wood-fired Meat Lovers pizza and many unique cocktails to wash it down. The focus here is on (no surprise) the sauces: from the pizzas (garlic cream, BBQ garlic and marinara, to name a few) and wings (11 flavors to choose

FOLSOM RESTAURANTS Bidwell Street Bistro **

1004 E. Bidwell St. (916-984-7500) French/American, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$$ ➻ Bidwell Street Bistro has been serving excellent food and wine in Folsom for more than 9 years.

Executive Chef Wendi Mentink has been praised and winning awards since they opened. Bidwell Street Bistro also has a private dining room for

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Kanpai customers will receive superior service, as well as the freshest fish around.

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404 Blue Ravine Rd. (916-983-3885). 13385 Folsom Blvd. (916-608-2288).

Outdoor seating available $ ➻ For more than 25 years, La Bou Bakery & Café has been serving the northern California region.

Freshness, quality and taste are just a few of the things they balance in their dishes. The selections you can choose from include fresh croissants, espresso drinks, pastries, soups, salads and sandwiches. These locations are in great central areas and offer nice outdoor patio seating.

special events and business dinners. Stop by and enjoy the seasonal menu and extensive wine list.

Fat’s Asia Bistro **

2585 Iron Point Rd. (916-983-1133 or lovemyfats. com) Asian bistro, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Classy & trendy ambience Fat’s specializes in handmade dim sum, house-made banana cream pie (Frank Fat’s recipe) and fresh, high-quality Asian food. They have a full bar with high quality spirits and a spectacular wine list, along with patio seating featuring outdoor water features.

Banquet parties are available for up to 30 people.

Experience contemporary Asian cuisine in a spectacular, hip environment.

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Folsom Palace

1169 Riley St. (916-983-8880 or folsompalace. com).

Asian, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available, free Wi-Fi $$ ➻ For the past 20 years, chef and owner Bill Zheng has been preparing dishes the healthy way, and brings a myriad of experience in the food industry. Using only natural and fresh ingredients, they offer a wide variety of lunch and dinner selections (including many specialties) in generous portions. Dine-in for a mouthful of flavorful fusion dishes all the while enjoying the classy, upscale ambiance.

Hampton’s on Sutter

608 Sutter St. (916-985-4735, hamptonsonsutter. com) American, lunch/dinner, full bar, happy hour, outdoor seating available, reservations accepted $$ ➻ You start with the goat cheese appetizer, then indulge in the unique black and blue burger and finish it off with the lemon sabayon dessert and you have yourself the perfect meal. The unique ingredient combinations at Hampton’s on Sutter create one-of-a-kind meals, while the phenomenal customer service and cozy ambiance, with upstairs and downstairs patio seating, leave you with a five-star dining experience.

Jack’s Urban Eats **

2756 E. Bidwell St. (916-984-5553) American, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Specializing in carved sandwiches and flavorful salads with an option to build-yourown, you are sure to enjoy the perfect meal at Jack’s Urban Eats where consistency and highquality ingredients are a given. The artwork and ambience contribute to its urban look and feel, leaving you with a five-star eating experience at a casual eatery.

Jimboy’s Tacos

708 E. Bidwell St. (916-983-6990 or jimboystacos.com).

Mexican fast food, beer & wine only, outdoor seating available, free Wi-Fi $ ➻ Jimboy’s Tacos opens early and closes late to accommodate your cravings for Mexican food any time of the day. Taste for yourself the Parmesan cheese, crusted shell tacos with one of their many salsa varieties. The Aztec interior décor with the low lighting effect contributes to the feeling of a tangible Mexican restaurant.

Kanpai Sushi

1013 Riley Street (916-983-7174 or facebook. com/kanpaisushifolsom).

Japanese, lunch/dinner, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available, beer & wine only, happy hour $$ ➻ Kanpai is the go-to place for not only the best sushi, but also bento boxes, udon and more! At

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Land Ocean New American Steakhouse

2720 E. Bidwell St. (916-983-7000 or lorestaurants.com).

Steakhouse/seafood, breakfast & brunch/lunch/ dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available, free Wi-Fi $$$ ➻ At Land Ocean, you will find the best of the Land and the Sea. The culinary team has created a distinctive menu, which includes hand-cut steaks, wood-fired rotisserie, fresh seafood and more.

Owners Mark and Karoline Platt have designed a warm and casual environment and an ambience that leaves you with the full effect of an upscale, luxurious dining experience.

La Rosa Blanca

402 Natoma St. (916-673-9085 or larosablancarestaurant.com).

Mexican, lunch/dinner, full bar, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ You’re part of the family at La Rosa Blanca where the friendly staff is always welcoming.

Fajitas, tostadas, or tortas? Making a selection could become a challenge with so much to choose from. With great tasting food, generous portions and a festive environment, you are bound to have the ultimate Mexican experience. Add live music into the mix and you have yourself the perfect Saturday evening.

Lotus 8

199 Blue Ravine Rd, Suite 100 (916-351-9278 or lotus8folsom.com).

Chinese, lunch/dinner, beer/wine only $$ ➻ Looking for a restaurant that offers exceptional food and sleek, Asian-style décor? Look no further than Lotus 8. This eatery serves authentic Chinese food with a modern twist, such as orange chicken that manages to be both saucy yet incredibly crispy at the same time.

Come for lunch when all of their dishes come with soup, salad, your choice of chow mein or fried rice, and dessert.

Mexquite Mexican Cuisine and Tequila Lounge**

25095 Blue Ravine Rd. (916-984-8607 or mexquite.com) Mexican, full bar, happy hour, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Mexquite Mexican Cuisine and Tequila Lounge complements what the city of Folsom and the surrounding areas are creating for the environment. They provide shade, great tasting cuisine, warmth for the winter months and cooling for the summer time, while providing its neighbors and friends with outstanding service and the highest quality food and beverages. Enjoy eating out for breakfast? Mexquite now serves Mexicanstyle breakfast every Saturday and Sunday.

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Pronto’s Pizzeria

299 Iron Point Rd. (916-608-0720) Italian, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, free Wi-Fi $ ➻ You haven’t tried it all unless you’ve tried a slice at Pronto’s Pizzeria. Owners Joseph and Diane Benevento came from the East Coast with the family recipes of great Italian dishes. Serving pizzas of all sizes and flavors, it is easy to have it your way. Not a fan of pizza? Not a problem.

Pronto’s makes a wide variety of dishes, like baked ziti or the eggplant parmigiana, to choose from.

Rak Thai Cuisine

510 Natoma Station Drive, Suite 100 (916-3558424 or rakthaicuisine.com).

Thai, reservations accepted, lunch/dinner, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ With a bright, open ambiance and authentic Thai cuisine at reasonable prices, Rak Thai Cuisine is the perfect place for lunch or dinner.

Get dishes like pad Thai or pineapple red curry at whatever level of spice you desire (from zero to fire, for those feeling bold). Going out on a date night? Check out their “$20 Dinner Special,” featuring a choice of an appetizer and two delicious entrées.

Strings Italian Café

25035 Blue Ravine Rd. Ste. 120 (916-983-8815 or folsomstrings.com).

Italian, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only $$ ➻ Strings Italian Café has been offering enjoyable and affordable Italian dishes in a relaxed atmosphere for the past two decades, and the tradition continues at their new location. Stop by on Wednesdays to indulge in the all-you-can-eat deals or enjoy one of their lunch specials any day between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Seniors 62 and older get 15 percent off any entrée, while kids eat free on Sundays and Mondays after 4 p.m.

Taiko Sushi

2700 E. Bidwell St., Ste. 100 (916-817-8525, taikosushi.com) Sushi bar, lunch/dinner, happy hour, reservations accepted $$ ➻ When the price is right, the rolls are great and the service is fast and friendly, you know you’re at the perfect sushi restaurant. To make your experience that much better, complimentary miso soup and edamame are served. Stop by Monday thru Friday for happy hour from 2-5 p.m. and enjoy a drink with your roll.

Teriyaki To Go!

614 E. Bidwell St. (916-983-5560).

Japanese, lunch/dinner $ ➻ An inconspicuous but flavorful restaurant with a thumbs up for taste, Teriyaki To Go is an ordinary eatery with extraordinary taste. Some may like the consistent tang of the teriyaki sauce that adds a whole lot of flavor, while others enjoy the panfried noodles. Either way, you are sure to enjoy your meal at this teriyaki establishment.

Thai Paradise **

2770 E. Bidwell St. (916-984-8988 or thaiparadisefolsom.com).

Thai, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ High energy atmosphere, quality food and daily specials are some of the aspects of what makes this eatery true to its name, Thai Paradise.

Voted the best in town by the locals for several years in a row, you won’t want to miss out on the refined flavors of Thai food this restaurant has to offer your taste buds.

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Visconti’s Ristorante

2700 E. Bidwell St., Suite 700 (916-983-5181 or viscontisristorante.com).

Italian, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ For the past two decades, Visconti’s Ristorante has given the community a taste of Italy with their truly authentic dishes, romantic setting and traditional Italian music. An award-winning restaurant, Visconti’s has been selected for being the best in town for several years in a row. Linguini con gambere (shrimp) and asparagus, and spicy rigatoni alla vodka are some of the pastas they are known for, to name a few.

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Suishin Sushi **

194 Blue Ravine Rd. (916-985-8885).

Japanese sushi bar, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Beautifully arranged and mouthwatering sushi is the name of the game at Suishin Sushi.

The use of some of the freshest ingredients, from quail egg, uni and ponzu, gives you the feeling that you’re right by the ocean. The modern, hip atmosphere leaves you at ease as you consume your fish, one roll at a time.

Sunny Garden Restaurant

25085 Blue Ravine Rd., Suite 150 (916-9838882 or folsomsunnygarden.com).

Asian cuisine, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, reservations accepted $ ➻ Since 2006, Sunny Garden Restaurant has been serving some of the best and exotic Asian dishes in the area. Every dish is made with fresh ingredients in a traditional way, from their pineapple chicken to the tomato beef chow mien. Large portions for great prices in a casual, relaxed environment is what you’ll find when you dine at Sunny Garden.

2371 Iron Point Rd. (916-817-8887 or wasabi.com).

Japanese, beer & wine only, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ Superb and chic ambience, friendly staff and delicious dishes at reasonable prices – what more can the impeccable Japanese restaurant possibly consist of? At Wasabi House you will be convinced that great service is priority and great food is valued when you try one of their thin beef with scallions or broiled filet dishes.

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Willow Café & Sweetery

13405 Folsom Blvd., Suite 950 (916-294-7805) American café, breakfast/lunch, beer & wine only, reservations accepted, outdoor seating available $$ ➻ The Willow Café & Sweetery proudly features a seasonal menu with local brews and wines available. The dishes highlight fresh, local and delicious ingredients, using only free-range and grass-fed meats. They offer cuisine to meet a range of dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free selections.

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taste MUSSELS WITH CREAM, SAFFRON AND ANGEL HAIR From Fish by Cree LeFavour; photographs by Antonis Achilleos (Chronicle Books, 2013, $27.50) The flavor of these plump bivalves is brilliant when gently paired with butter, cream and spices. Saffron and mussels are as natural together as oysters and Champagne. Add a little cream, a bit of crispy fennel, and some delicate pasta, and you have a luxurious yet uncomplicated meal.

In a large Dutch oven or pot with a lid, combine the mussels, white wine, garlic, shallot, lemon zest and thyme, and set over high heat for 10 minutes or until all the mussels are open. (Discard any that have not opened.) Turn off the heat and use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the mussels to a mixing bowl. Reserve the cooking liquid in the pot. Once the mussels are cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the shells and set aside. (Discard the shells.) Once the pasta has cooked, toss it with the butter. Set aside.

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The 2012 Chateau du Jaunay Muscadet Sevre is a wine that can be found locally for under $12 a bottle, which is a steal for such a good French white.

The low alcohol content (it has to be less than 12 percent, by law) and acidity allows it to pair amazingly well with mussels, oysters and lobster. Crisp and light-bodied with flavors of melon, grapefruit and lime, it features a completely different profile from a California-grown white wine; instead, it’s more similar to a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. For a pleasant (and palate) surprise, pair it with this month’s Mussels with Cream, Saffron and Angel Hair.

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• 3 lb. mussels, cleaned and debearded, if necessary • 1 cup white wine • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced • 1 small shallot, chopped • 6 strips lemon zest, julienned • 6 sprigs fresh thyme • 1 lb. angel hair pasta, cooked in boiling, salted water until al dente • 3 tbsp. butter • 1 fennel bulb, tough outer layer removed, slivered, with fennel fronds removed • 1 cup heavy cream • 1 to 2 tsp. saffron, lightly crushed • 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley • Flaky or coarse salt and black pepper

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kona, hawai’i A Breath of Fresh Big Island Air

by Patrick Carter

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DAY 1 My travel companion and I packed light and were able to jump into the hotel shuttle within 20 minutes of landing. Our destination was the Hilton Waikoloa Village (hiltonwaikoloavillage.com). We couldn’t help but notice the interesting terrain between the airport and the hotel: lava rock.

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Aerial view of Hilton Waikoloa Village

Outdoor cabana at Kohala Spa

at the Kohala Spa. Although situated on the cliffs overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean, I was a tad reticent at first; however, that melted away after one minute on the outdoor cabana table. It was truly an enjoyable experience, especially with my significant other. We then took a stroll around the property, enjoying some of the most beautiful scenery and coastline I’ve ever encountered in Hawaii. That evening we had a nice dinner at the poolside café and enjoyed another stroll.

DAY 2 The next morning we enjoyed a “Big Island breakfast” at the hotel’s buffet, which offered just about everything an appetite can imagine. The server was an extremely nice man who gave us lots of ideas about what to do around the resort. Following lunch at the on-property Boat Landing Cantina, we set sail for our scheduled Dolphin Quest. I’ve seen a number of resorts where you can swim with dolphins, but this one was more focused on learning about and respecting the beautiful mammals, as well as getting an up-close look at them interacting with humans—an amazing experience. We learned an awful lot about them and came away with a healthy respect for how the Hilton and its staff take care of the creatures. Later, we met up

Photos courtesy of Hilton Waikoloa Village.

omeone recently asked me, “What’s the best thing about living in California?” The answer is easy— Hawaii (well, at least access to it). I’ve traveled to Hawaii many times over the years, visiting pretty much all of the islands and staying at many of the top resorts. However, this was my first trip to Hawai’i, the Big Island.

The minute I stepped off the plane and felt a cool breeze and very little humidity, I knew I was going to like it. While it might not be this way year-round, or even on the other side of the island, it was a perfect Big Island introduction. Check out the following 4-day itinerary for the rest of this tropical story.

KPC at sunset

Dophin Quest

KPC sunset, Dolphin Quest and Mahogany canal boats photos courtesy of Hilton Waikoloa Village. Horseback photo courtesy of Hawaii Tourism Japan. Lava photo courtesy of Hawaii Tourism Authority/Kirk Lee Aeder. Kona Coffee photo courtesy of Hawaii Tourism Authority.

GET YOUR BUZZ ON Kona coffee is known worldwide as being one of the richest and most flavorful in the world and, while you can buy Kona blends at almost any store in California, there’s something different about enjoying it before it’s exported. It may sound crazy, but it just tastes better.

(Similar to the taste of Guinness in Dublin versus the U.S.) While there, visit the coffee country and be sure to bring some home.

Mahogany canal boats

COWBOY COUNTRY A short trip north will take you up to the area known as the North Kohala Coast and Waimea—made popular for its lush rolling green pastures, cattle ranchers and, of course, cowboys—known in Hawaii as paniolos.

MOLTEN MAGMA Lava from Kilauea meets the sea

A paniolo demonstrates skillful roping on horseback

with a close friend at his home and decided to have dinner at the Kona Inn—an iconic Kailua landmark for more than 50 years. As expected, the food was excellent, the service attentive and the ambience pure Hawaii.

DAY 3 After another delicious breakfast at the buffet, we hit the road to see the area and visit with newfound friends. Upon our return, we dressed and went for a spectacular dinner at the resort’s premier restaurant: KPC (Kamuela Provision Company). Perched at the edge of a rock wall with the ocean below, we both enjoyed cooked-to-perfection lobster and an excellent California Pinot Noir

(which, by the way, is the second best thing about the Golden State).

DAY 4 Did I mention that one of the best things to do in Hawaii is relax? Our final full day there, that’s exactly what we did—sat by the pool and the four-acre saltwater lagoon soaking in the beautiful atmosphere and weather. The resort is big, big enough that there’s a tram, as well as a canal with boats traveling from one end to the other—a wonderful way to see the property and get a feel for all that it has to offer. We decided to do a little shopping at the King’s Shops, just a short walk away from the resort’s entrance. Here you’ll find stores

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park can be found in the southeastern side of the island, 30 miles southwest of Hilo. The park is more than 333,000 acres and boasts over 150 miles of hiking trails, scalded deserts and rainforests. There are two active volcanoes—the last of which erupted in 1984, and the second, Kilauea, which has been erupting since January 3, 1983, and has added more than 490 acres of new landmass to the island.

and boutiques like Louis Vuitton, Tommy Bahama, Tori Richard, Tiffany and many more, as well as restaurants like Roy’s and Three Fat Pigs among notable others.

While this trip was more about relaxation than sightseeing, we plan to return and really see the rest of the island—particularly Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Plus, there’s something to be said about just kicking back and hanging out without a busy agenda. I highly recommend it.

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I’m a criminal defense attorney who primarily handles the defense of driving under the influence and narcotics cases.

What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from the experience?

I worked in the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office for more than nine years and then in the El Dorado District Attorney’s Office for more than 15 years. I handled cases ranging from murder and sexual assault to theft, driving under the influence and controlled substances. I learned that there are two sides to every case; I think that’s what makes a great prosecutor or defense attorney.

How are you involved with both the community and your customer?

I support our local businesses, and am a member of the El Dorado County Bar Association.

What life accomplishments are you most proud of?

My 26-year marriage to my incredibly supportive husband who I met in law school, and my two daughters—one’s in Davis hoping to become a veterinarian, and the other one’s in middle school hoping to become a marine and FBI agent.

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What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?

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Where do you and your family go locally to have fun?

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Secrets of Success

by Tom Mailey

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hat makes love work? In my case, it’s my wife Vickie. I’ve never been able to prove it, but I’m pretty sure she gets some sort of secret charitable tax credit for staying with me. Nothing else explains it. Nearly 24 years together and from our first day on, I still wake up every morning pleasantly surprised she hasn’t ditched me for some dude with a Harley.

But in this month of flowers and chocolates, what makes it work for others?

Jana Jarvis says she and Mark, her husband of 29 years, couldn’t do it without humor. “We laugh. A lot. A lot, a lot, a lot.” While they aren’t always on the same page, she says they’ve learned to “enjoy the differences instead of being frustrated by them.” She also notes their relationship has clearly defined roles. “I am the heart; he is the head.” In my case, I believe I would be 66 stylemg.com - February 2014

the part you sit on, but I’m off point.

Humor in fact, comes up a lot. Rich Carlson notes his wife Jen “...laughs— even when the jokes aren’t funny.” And Vickie Caputa’s husband, Steve, “makes [her] laugh no matter how bad the circumstances are.” Given that Steve has survived cancer and no less than a heart transplant, that’s saying something.

While staying in touch is key for the busy lives of school teacher Kristi Kandt and her corrections officer-husband Darral—“we work hard to communicate and say ‘I love you’ often”—she says they also are sure to “...make time for each other. With kids, work and insane schedules, I love knowing we can reach for each other and let everything else go for a while.”

Some were able to sum it up in one word.

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According to Susan Mauer-Sullivan, it’s integrity. “I trust him and he trusts me. We both know we’re not going anywhere.” Just knowing that, she says, makes it easier to pull through the rough patches. For Kathy Tobin Rogers, it’s loyalty. “As the wife of a law enforcement officer, I’ve seen more than my share of marriages fail. Chris has never faltered—never given me any reason to doubt his love and commitment to our family and me. We took our wedding vows to heart and we’re in it for the long haul.”

Carlson says if he were to narrow it down to just one thing, it wouldn’t be a word but an action. After 35 years, he says his wife, Jen, “...still stands next to me. Not in front or behind, next to me, no matter what the circumstance. That’s pretty darned cool.” He also brings up another common sentiment among the guys. “I never forget to use those three little words that seem to work magic...‘I was wrong.’”

Ron Dockswell agrees. “Not necessarily saying but demonstrating that when I screw up, ‘...you were right and I’m sorry.’”

Todd Ostrander put it more succinctly.

“It helps being able to admit when I’m an idiot.” And 41-year marriage veteran, Tony Asaro, says it’s “all about hope, faith, commitment and forgiveness.”

Also among the fellas, recognizing who is boss helps too. Bill Forslund says he’s learned to “...just smile and do what you’re told,” and Derek Beaulieu says he tries to adhere to the saying “...a happy wife is a happy life.”

All of these were great answers, and anyone in a successful relationship can relate to at least a few of them. But I think my favorite overall response was the shortest. It came from eight-year marriage veteran Kirsten Vernon. She emailed to say her husband, Jake, “pauses the TV to look at me when I talk to him.”

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Thank you to the readers of the Style Magazines for voting Nick Sadek a Favorite Real Estate Broker in Roseville, Granite Bay, Folsom and El Dorado Hills! NRS Luxury Estates is a premier boutique and specialty real estate firm catering to the demands of the luxury estates marketplace. Nick’s 20 years in business have also enabled him to refine his approach working with high-end clients in the housing market. He develops targeted marketing ideas for projects of special interest, providing him success in substantial deals that often close more quickly than the market average.

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OFFICE: 916-784-7444 | DIRECT: 916-966-4444 | NRSLUXURYESTATES.COM | NICKSADEK@GMAIL.COM 2267 LAVA RIDGE CT. #125, ROSEVILLE , CA 95661