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Sunday, 12/11 - 12/11
St. James Concert Series, Free. Messiah Sing-along. Under the direction of Dr. Jim Riggs, you can join the Sonora Master chorale, family and friends. Option to donate a non-perishable food or cash for Interfaith. 3pm, 49er Presbyterian Church, Columbia, 984-0704
On the Web: http://www.sjconcertseries.org
Friday, 4/20 - 5/27
Superior Donuts, By Tracy Letts, the author of “August: Osage County”In a run-down donut shop in a run-down part of town something remarkable is about to happen. A run-down life is about to be completely transformed. Tracy Letts, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of “August: Osage County” sets his sights on an entirely different target. Arthur Przybyszewski, an aging hippie and former activist has just flat given up. On everything. That is, until an explosion happens in the form of a young African American street kid named Franco Wicks who might just have written THE GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL. Add in the boisterous, ambitious Russians who own the porno shop next door, a delightfully charming and tragic bag lady and the Star Trek obsessed cop, this story of the redemptive powers of friendship bursts with life and the kind of tough love that goes straight to your heart. “Superior Donuts” serves up hot new American theater fresh from the oven. It’s both tasty and filling., Stage 3 Theater, Stage 3, Sonora, 536-1778
On the Web: http://www.stage3.org
Wednesday, 5/2 - 5/24
Galerie Copper Art Classes-May, Drawing first and second Wednesdays, Watercolor third Wednesday, Open Painting fourth Wednesday, Oil Painting last Thursday. Call for costs, times and schedule of other classes., Copperopolis, 785-2050
On the Web: http://townhallarts.com
Thursday, 5/17 - 5/20
Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, Come join us at the Calaveras County 84th Annual fair and celebrate the Jumping Frogs of Calaveras County. Agricultural and livestock exhibits, carnival rides and games, entertainment, and of course, the frog jumping contest., Frogtown, Angels Camp, 736-2561
On the Web: http://www.frogtown.org
Saturday, 5/19
Twain Harte a la Carte - Food and Wine Tasting, 16th Annual Event in Twain Harte with many local restaurants doing food tasting. Wine tasting. Live music. Silent and live auction. 5-7 pm Tickets $35 includes event glass. Benefits community projects., Soroptimist International of Twain Harte, Meadow Plaza, Twain Harte, 928-1616
Saturday, 5/19 - 5/20
Oakdale Chocolate Festival, 9am-6pm Saturday, 9am-5pm Sunday. Come to the 20th Annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival, "A Chocolate Explosion," Sat., May 19th and Sun., May 20th, 2012! Don't miss the "something special planned for our 20th." Located at the junction of Highway 120 and 108 at Wood Park and surrounding area. We will continue to have quality and a great variety of over 200 vendors: unique Arts & Crafts, CHOCOLATE EXPLOSION in Chocolate Avenue (fudges, truffles, chocolate ice cream, chocolate cheese cake, etc.), a variety of Food to satisfy every pallet (giant onion rings, Lockeford Sausage, funnel cakes, smoothies, Chinese and the all American favorite hot dogs), and Specialty Merchandise & Services. We hope for another year of great weather in the high 70's to mid 80's to bring a least 70K patrons in attendence. The Fun Run, 5K and 1M, will be on Sat., May 19th and the Classic Car Show both days. There will continue to be entertainment on 3 stages: Chocolate Challenge Stage with Chocolate Activites for the kids and community performances by Dance Studios, Karate, Zumba, etc., and our Main Stage with great local and cover bands with a variety of music, and the Cowboy Cook'n Stage with wonderful chefs demonstrating their great cooking skills. Hold your hats for our Western Performers (Cowboys and Cowgirls), performing, strolling, and greeting at the gates., 847-2244
On the Web: http://oakdalechamber.com
Saturday, 5/19 - 5/20
Sonora Art Trails, Seventh annual event that takes you to the artists in their studios around the Sonora area. Tour the countryside, meet fine artists and see how these creative people work. Free guide maps at the Central Sierra Arts Council or Tuolumne Visitors Bureau., Central Sierra Arts Council, Tuolumne County area studios, 532-2787
On the Web: http://centralsierraarts.org
Thursday, 5/24 - 5/28
Strawberry Music Festival, Memorial Day Weekend at Camp Mather near Yosemite. Four days of musical performances from Americana to blues. Camping, food and craft vendors. Tickets from $175 per person includes camping., Strawberry Music Festival, Camp Mather, 984-8630
On the Web: http://www.strawberrymusic.com
Saturday, 5/26 - 5/27
Arnold Peddler’s Faire, The 34th Annual Arnold Spring Peddler’s Fair will be held over MemorialDay Weekend, May 26 & 27, from 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day. Over 60booths of antiques, collectibles, crafts, and gourmet foods will be for sale.The Ebbett’s Pass Fire Dptm. offers local beers, and the Arnold Lion’sClub holds a pancake breakfast both days from 8 - 11 a.m. Held in downtownArnold, on Highway 4, around the grounds of Bristol’s Ranch House Café.Free admission & parking. Vendor information, call Kim: 925/372-8961,or email us at: afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net, Arnold
Saturday, 5/26 - 5/28
Sidewalk Sale in Jamestown, Promotion club of Jamestown , Jamestown, 984-3370
Sunday, 5/27
Rubber Chicken Roast / Twisted Oak Winery, A wonderfully twisted event. Call for info!, Twisted Oak Winery, Vallecito, 736-9080
On the Web: http://www.twistedoak.com
Monday, 5/28
Memorial Day Salute in Columbia, Memorial Day services start at 11 am on Monday, May 30 in the old Veterans section at the Columbia Cemetery. The ceremony takes about 20 minutes. There will be prayers, information on Memorial Day, the Battle Hymn of the Republic and a salute to those buried in this section. The ceremonies are conducted by the Columbia Foot Dragoons and the Columbia Grenadine Belles. For more information, call 209-536-1672.
Thursday, 5/31 - 6/3
Columbia Diggins 1852, Reinactment of the 1852 town of tents and shacks which sprung up in the wake of the discovery of gold. Live music, games of the period. Food. 10-5 daily , Columbia State Historic Park, Columbia, 536-1672
On the Web: http://www.columbiacalifornia.com
Friday, 6/1 - 7/1
Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps, A fast and frothy who-dunit that celebrates the magic of theater. More than 150 characters brought to life by a cast of four brilliant comedic actors. An award-winning comedy that graced Broadway’s stage for over three years., Sierra Repertory Theatre, SRT East Sonora, 532-3120
Wednesday, 6/6 - 6/28
Galerie Copper Art Classes-June, Drawing first and second Wednesdays, Watercolor third Wednesday, Open Painting fourth Wednesday, Oil Painting last Thursday. Call for costs, times and schedule of other classes., Copperopolis, 785-2050
On the Web: http://townhallarts.com
Saturday, 6/9
2nd Saturday: ART NIGHT, 5-8pm. Visit local galleries, theatres, restaurants and clubs for a lively night of art, theatre and live music! Participating galleries are Aloft Art Gallery, Backspace, Blue World Photos, George Post Gallery, Studio B & Ventana. Also joining in are Sonora Joe's, Banyan Tree, Joan's Boutique, Legends. Lots of downtown restaurants feature local artists. , Downtown Sonora
Saturday, 6/16 - 6/17
Father’s Day Fly-In at Columbia, Begin each day with a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11. View classic aircraft, take biplane rides; aviation vendor booths, food and beverage sales, CDF demos, aircraft fly-bys, Tri-tip Dinner and Dancing to live music Saturday night. Sat. 8-5, Sun 8-3. , Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Columbia Airport, Columbia, 533-5685
On the Web: http://www.fathersdayflyin.com
Saturday, 6/23
Art & Jazz on the Square, Listen to live music while you browse the local art show., Copperopolis Town Square, 866-276-4235
On the Web: http://copperopolistownsquare.com
Friday, 6/29 - 7/29
Red, Six Time Tony Award Winner “Tell me what you see.” … “Red”. So begins the powerful and provocative story that takes us deep into the fiery furnace of creation. In this turbo-charged biodrama, painter Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission since the Sistine Chapel. Crackling with insight, humor and passion, Rothko struggles to pull off one of the greatest feats in the world of art – to create overwhelming primal work that speaks to us on our deepest levels and stand for the ages. When his young apprentice, Ken, gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. With productions planned in many of the country’s leading theaters, Stage 3 brings this towering accomplishment to Sonora. , Stage 3 Theater, Stage 3, Sonora, 536-1778
On the Web: http://www.stage3.org
Saturday, 7/7
Anniversary BBQ / Twisted Oak Winery, A wonderfully twisted event. Call for info!, Twisted Oak Winery, Vallecito, 736-9080
On the Web: http://www.twistedoak.com
Saturday, 7/21
Big Band Street Dance, Saturday from 8 to 10:30 PM commerates the anniversary of Columbia State Historic Park with music by Rod Harris and The Columbia Kicks Band at the corner of State and Main Street. 1940’s era costumes encouraged. Prizes! Tours of Columbia 1 and 3 PM. Auto show 3 to 7:30pm. All activities free., Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Columbia State Historic Park, Columbia, 588-9128
On the Web: http://www.columbiacalifornia.com
Saturday, 8/4
Reenactment Battle of Sawmill Flat, July 1852 Apparently tensions were created between the American and Mexican miners, due to a few Mexican bandits killing and robbing miners. By July 1852 rumors had flown that the Mexicans were going to poison a well in the Flat and create other mayhem. Col. Thomas Cazneau headed a group of militiamen with a small cannon and proceeded to the Flat; firing the cannon every 100 yards or so. The action may have created the desired effect, except that the storekeeper in the Flat said he never had any trouble with Mexicans and that the whole affair was a waste of powder.a planned "reenactment" (of sorts) of the happening. For further information, Contact the Columbia Foot Dragoons: Maj. Horace Bull, Adjuntant Aka: Donn Marinovich, Columbia State Historic Park, 533-3663
On the Web: http://gttp://www.columbiacalifornia.com
Saturday, 8/4
Reenactment Battle of Sawmill Flat, July 1852 Apparently tensions were created between the American and Mexican miners, due to a few Mexican bandits killing and robbing miners. By July 1852 rumors had flown that the Mexicans were going to poison a well in the Flat and create other mayhem. Col. Thomas Cazneau headed a group of militiamen with a small cannon and proceeded to the Flat; firing the cannon every 100 yards or so. The action may have created the desired effect, except that the storekeeper in the Flat said he never had any trouble with Mexicans and that the whole affair was a waste of powder.a planned "reenactment" (of sorts) of the happening. For further information, Contact the Columbia Foot Dragoons: Maj. Horace Bull, Adjuntant Aka: Donn Marinovich, Columbia State Historic Park, 533-3663
On the Web: http://gttp://www.columbiacalifornia.com
Saturday, 8/11
Cave Looting/ Twisted Oak Winery, A wonderfully twisted event. Call for info!, Twisted Oak Winery, Vallecito, 736-9080
On the Web: http://www.twistedoak.com
Friday, 8/31 - 10/7
November by David Mamet, Comic Will Rogers once said “There's no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you.” Imagine this: It's November in a Presidential election year, and incumbent Charles Smith's chances for reelection are looking grim. Approval ratings are down, his money's running out, and nuclear war might be imminent. His speechwriter will only compose concession speeches, his wife is trying to trying to spirit all the furniture out of the White House and even his Secret Service agents won’t come to work. But there is a glimmer of hope. There are two turkeys in the waiting room outside the Oval Office that might just change everything. Stage 3 brings this new and uproarious political romp to town on the eve of what might be the most bitterly fought presidential election in a century. Will Rogers was right. And we may need to laugh now more than ever. , Stage 3 Theater, Stage 3, Sonora, 536-1778
On the Web: http://www.stage3.org
Saturday, 9/8
California Admission Day Parade in Columbia, The Native Sons of the Golden West, Parlor #258, sponsors a California Admissions Day Parade in Historic Columbia. The Native Sons have a tradition of preserving California History--the parade is one of those that started in 1876, and revived in 2008. There are many other events held on Admissions Day in Historic Columbia, the parade is just one of them. For information, call 209-588-1565.
Saturday, 9/8
The Spaniard Dinner/ Twisted Oak Winery, A wonderfully twisted event. Call for info!, Twisted Oak Winery, Vallecito, 736-9080
On the Web: http://www.twistedoak.com
Sunday, 9/16
Columbia Art Show, Annual Columbia Art Show. This fine art show features almost 50 local painters, sculptors and photographers who will display their art on the shady streets of the Columbia State Historic Park. This event is FREE to the public. 9am to 5pm For more information, call 209-536-9047
Friday, 11/16 - 12/7
Brighton Beach by Neil Simon, On the eve of World War II, near the end of the Great Depression, two families shoehorned into a single small house struggle to make ends and minds meet. Neil Simon’s best nostalgic, warmhearted and tearful comedy is seen through the eyes of wisecracking teenager, Eugene Jerome. The problem is, he has hopes and dreams. But so does everyone else in his family. The heart of this play asks one question: How much will you give up for those you love? What is someone’s dream come true worth to you? The answer may be in the question. This just may be a perfect play for the holidays., Stage 3 Theater, Stage 3, Sonora, 536-1778
On the Web: http://www.stage3.org
Monday, 12/10
Winter Sports History Night, Check for times and information at bearvalleylodge.com, Bear Valley Adventure Company
On the Web: http://bearvalleyxc.com
Thursday, 12/27
Winemakers night, Stevenot Winery Winemaker’s night at the Alchemy Restaurant, Murphys, 728-0700 for reservations
More Information (All area codes are
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AMADOR COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. Box 596, Jackson, CA 95642; 800-649-4988
AMADOR COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
P.O. Box 217, Sutter Creek, CA 95685; 267-0211
CALAVERAS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
30 N. Main St.; P.O. Box 250, San Andreas, CA 95249; 754-1774
CALAVERAS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1211 S. Main; P.O. Box 1145, Angels Camp, CA 95222; 736-2580
CALAVERAS VISITORS BUREAU
1211 S. Main St., Angels Camp, CA 95222; 736-0049; 800-225-3764
(CAL-FROG)
CENTRAL SIERRA ARTS COUNCIL
208 S. Green St.; Sonora, CA 95370; 532-2787
GREATER ARNOLD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 2385, Arnold, CA 95223
HIGHWAY 120 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. Box 1263, Groveland, CA 95321; 800-449-9120
HISTORIC SONORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. Box 877, Sonora, CA 95370; 588-9625,
www.sonorachamber.com
OAKDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
590 N. Yosemite Ave., Oakdale, CA 95361; 847-2244
TUOLUMNE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
222 Shepherd St., Sonora, CA 95370 532-4212
TUOLUMNE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU
542 Stockton St., Sonora, CA 95370; 533-4420, 800-446-1333
UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE
Stanislaus National Forest Headquarters
19777 Greenley Rd., Sonora, CA 95370;
532-3671; 24-Hour Recreation Info: 532-9784
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