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All Day Boogie Woogie Over To SRT’s Bulwark Of A Basement
Columbia, CA...The Church Basement Ladies return to the Sierra Repertory’s Fallon House Theatre October 14 through November 27 in A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement. Directed by original Sierra Rep church lady Becky Saunders, the production will feature a brand new cast along with upbeat, fun new songs and story.

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The year is 1960, and a reformation is underway. Against the changing tide, the Church Basement Ladies stand strong in their faith and in their friendships. Beverly, the young daughter of Karin, gets her first pair of high heels for confirmation; their very nervous Pastor makes it to the alter on time; Mrs. Snustad and Mrs. Gilmerson plan a food booth at the County Fair to raise money; and Mrs. Engelson embarks on a spontaneous driving lesson.

The Lutheran pastor's pretty young girlfriend causes some commotion among the faithful and no one is taking it harder than senior stateswoman Vivian, played by SRT newcomer Regina Harbour. Young Beverly, played by Elizabeth McMonagle (The Robber Bridegroom, The Spitfire Grill, Putnam County Spelling Bee), is caught between being a girl and becoming a woman as she awaits her confirmation during a time when women's liberation is just beginning to be a topic of discussion. Her mother, Karin, played by local actress Catherine Gordon (SRT’s Dames At Sea, One Foot On The Floor, Gold Dust), is on an emotional rollercoaster that has her veering between tirades and tears, while Mavis, played by another local actress, Debi Woodall (SRT’s The Sound of Music, Damn Yankees, Big River), is a salt-of-the-earth type who is worried about losing part of her farm to Eisenhower’s new interstate. The pastor, played by Christopher Vettel (Church Basement Ladies, Les Misérables), is quite the nervous groom and delivers a sort of running commentary from the pulpit, not of Bible verses but rather the often-ridiculous church "news" unfolding around him.

Director Becky Sanders played Mavis in the first in the series of The Church Basement Ladies and the sequel, A Second Helping. In addition, she just appeared in the The Robber Bridegroom and directed Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike and last season’s Always, Patsy Cline. Other performances include Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, Disney’s Beauty and The Beast and The Honky Tonk Angels.

A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement opens Friday, October 14 and runs through Sunday, November 27 with performances Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays at either 2 or 7 p.m. A special “Talk Back” performance is Thursday, October 27. Tickets are from $32 to $37, with senior, student and child discounts available. The show is rated G. For tickets and information visit www.sierrarep.org or call the Box Office at 209-532-3120.
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12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Sonora Bach Festival 2016
Sonora, CA...Join us for our fortieth year of celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries as we feature period music performed by guests and locals in colorful locations throughout historical and picturesque Tuolumne County. With a variety of performances and fine music there is something for all ages. Schedule your season now.

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October 1, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.: Baroque Singalong at the Church of the 49ers, Columbia.
Lend your voice (or your ears) to this informal “Sing Along” of Baroque classics. Lead by a variety of conductors from the area and accompanied by some of the Central Sierras finest pianists, this sing-through of music from the time of Bach was a joy for participants and observers at last year’s inauguration and promises an even better time this year. Open to singers and observers.

October 9, Sunday, 3:00 p.m.: Youth Finalists’ Concert at the Church of the 49ers, Columbia.
“Hear the future today” at this marvelous demonstration of local, young vocal and instrumental talent as they present Baroque and early Classical repertoire- a sell-out every year featuring many of our most accomplished young performers. Guest artist, soprano Savanah Bailey, student at University of the Pacific.

October 15, 6:30 Light Buffet followed by concert at 7:30 p.m.: Chamber Orchestra Concert at The Country Cowboy Church, Sonora
This year’s “Salon Concert” leaves the salon and enters the Concert hall as we present The Mother Lode Friends of Music Orchestra, Henrik Jul Hansen, Conductor, is joined by spectacular, international violin soloist Corina Stoian featuring, among others, Handel Water Music Suite, no.1 and Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5


October 23, 3:00 p.m.: Locals’ Concert at The Church of the 49ers, Columbia
Support your friends, family and community as our own highly talented, local instrumentalists and vocalists present an exciting afternoon of chamber music of the Baroque. Lovely music performed by people you know.

October 30, 12:30 p.m.: Bach’s Brunch
Beautiful Brunch, Beautiful Music and a Beautiful Setting. Join us for a delightful brunch featuring the cooking talents of Chef David Ingram and beautiful classical music provided by classical guitarist, Gordon Rowland at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church located in the lovely woods of Sugar Pine. Advanced reservations required.

DATES AND TIMES ONLY
October 1, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.: Baroque Singalong at the Church of the 49ers, Columbia.
October 9, Sunday, 3:00 p.m.: Youth Finalists’ Concert at the Church of the 49ers, Columbia.
October 15, 6:30 Light Buffet followed by concert at 7:30 p.m.: Chamber Orchestra Concert at The Country Cowboy Church, Sonora
October 23, 3:00 p.m.: Locals’ Concert at The Church of the 49ers, Columbia
October 30, 12:30 p.m.: Bach’s Brunch at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Sugar Pine

Tickets available on our Webpage: http://www.sonorabach.org/
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12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Tuolumne City Live Presents, "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown"
Tuolumne, CA...Tuolumne City Live! is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation whose purpose is to inspire, nurture, entertain, challenge, educate, enable, and empower the cultural well-being of its artists and audiences.

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Our upcoming production of "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" is produced through special arrangement with Tams-Whitmark.

Our performances are fun and affordable. The show opens Oct 28 and runs through Nov 13, Friday (7pm), Saturdays (2pm & 7pm) and Sundays (2pm).
Generals admission $15, Under 12 years $11.
12:30 PM Sonora Bach Festival Presents Classical Guitarist At Sunday Brunch
Sonora, CA...The Sonora Bach Festival will present classical guitarist Gordon Rowland and the cooking of Chef David Ingram at the final event of their 40th year celebration on Sunday, October 30 at 12:30 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall at 24176 Pine Lake Drive Sugar Pine, CA. Reservations, which include the performance and Brunch, at $35 are available on the festival’s webpage sonorabach.org or by calling 209 536-6300. For more information go to the festival’s webpage at facebook.com/SonoraBachFestival. Seating is limited so reservations are encouraged.

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The Sonora Bach Festival will hold their final event of their 40th anniversary year Sunday, October 30 when they present classical guitarist Gordon Rowland at a brunch catered by Chef David Ingram. The event will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Sugar Pine a short and easy 20-minute drive from Sonora through the pines. The program will include music from the Renaissance and the Baroque periods as well as three compositions by Mr. Rowland. The bountiful brunch will include salads, multiple entrees, side dishes and dessert.
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Gordon Rowland, Sutter Creek resident, brings to the Bach Festival a wide background in guitar. He has concertized extensively throughout the country but particularly in Northern California where he has performed for the Sacramento Guitar Society and many venues in the San Francisco Bay area. Gordon is trained in a variety of styles including classical, flamenco, and jazz. Classically, he has participated in master classes with world-class guitarists including Segovia protégés Michael Lorimer and Italian Oscar Ghiglia as well as Christopher Parkening. He holds a degree from Idaho State with further study at Boise State. As a teacher, he has held numerous master classes, instructed at the College of Idaho in Caldwell and Treasure Valley Community College in Oregon, and presently teaches privately. Mr. Rowland has released 5 CD’s and published texts of music and guitar theory. He is listed in Who’s Who in Music International.

The musical program will consist of three centuries of lute music transcribed for guitar. Among the pieces will be compositions by Louis Milan and John Dowland. J.S. Bach will be represented with the Prelude in A minor and the Prelude, Gavotte and Rondeau from the Violin Suite, #4 transcribed for guitar. Bach frequently rewrote his music for other instruments. This performance will be an example of Bach having taken his suite for solo violin and then rewriting it so it could be played on lute- one of the most poular instruments of his time. Someone other than Bach later adapted the lute transcription for guitar when that instrument surpassed the lute in popularity.

The caterer for the brunch, Dave Ingram grew up cooking under the tutelage of his mother. “I loved it and I’ve stuck with it,” says Dave. Aside from early training he has also had experience Bay Area restaurants including the highly regarded Insalata’s in San Anselmo. Locally he has worked at the Black Oak Casino as Pastry Chef. He owns his own catering business Chef Dave Cooks through which he has prepared food for a number of local civic organizations, businesses and individuals in the area. One unique feature of the catering is that Chef Dave can provide food for individual meals at one’s home.

“This event is going to be very special,” says festival director, Sandra Betti. “The music, the food and the atmosphere in the woods make for a delightful way to spend a Sunday afternoon. We hope our residents don’t miss it”.

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM "Scars" Exhibit To Empower Breast Cancer Survivors
San Andreas, CA...Breast cancer survivors are invited to participate in healing through the Arts during the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness.The multi-media exhibit "Scars" opens October 9th at the Calaveras Arts Council Gallery at 23 Main Street in San Andreas.

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The exhibit demonstrates the reality of local breast cancer warriors who fought for their lives and now can share their very personal experiences and inspire others. Their photographic images reflect strength and courage beyond surgery- taking on the future with hope and grace. Sculpture by Pamela Quyle of Murphys is also featured.

Survivors are encouraged to be included in the powerful and tasteful images that will be on display at the exhibit by photographer Christine Oliver of Murphys.

If you would like to be photographed please call Christine at 209-606-0335.
Opening reception is October 9th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. "Scars" runs through October.

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