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Tonality, modality and all that other jazz A

few years ago, a sports editor I worked with lent me a copy of Miles Davis seminal 1959 album, Kind of Blue. As one who followed the normal trajectory of a late baby boomer, the soundtrack of my life was chock full of tracks by the Beatles and Paul Cambra Stones, Led Features Editor Zeppelin and Kiss. There were forays into country music. The first album I purchased was Johnny Cash Live at San Quentin, and Waylon and Willie were like a redneck version of the Glimmer Twins to me. But jazz? That was what my dad listened to. Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and all those other cats who resided in Squaresville, man. But I was an adult now and felt it was time to broaden my horizons. After all, I hadnt listened to a Kiss album in, oh, two weeks? And if Im going to delve into the jazz world, I might as well start with the best. So I took that copy of Kind of Blue and popped it into my cars CD player when I had a little downtime. And I didnt get it. Sure, the musicianship was great and I could see how people would like it, but I couldnt understand what all the fuss was about. Why was it considered so innovative, so important? I took these questions to my sports writing friend and he knew the answer right away. I had no frame of reference, he told me. I didnt know what jazz was like before that album was released. I didnt know how, until then, people played solos based on chord progressions instead of musical modes. I wasnt familiar with harmonic rhythms, pedal points or polytonality. I couldnt tell the difference between a quartal and a quintal melody if I tried. Which I didnt.

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So I decided to just appreciate it for what it was: good music played by exceptional musicians. And it now represents one third of my entire jazz collection (Stan Getz and Cannonball Adderley if youre curious). But jazz has been on my mind because Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra are appearing this month at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Grass Valley. Thats a big time jazz act, and its brought to you by The Center for the Arts, an organization thats earned a reputation for bringing big names to the foothills. This month alone you can see talented multi-instrumental David Bromberg at The Center, as well as the master of Americana, Jackie Greene. Theres blues, roots, country, bluegrass, orchestral indie pop and soaring 60s psychedelia. So step outside of your musical comfort zone if you have to and take advantage of this intimate venue. The soundtrack of your life awaits.

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Wynton Marsalis brings the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Grass Valley this month for a performance at the Veterans Memorial Building.
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Grass Valley venue draws top acts, loyal following

hen youve been dubbed the hub of the arts for an entire county, youd better have reliable bearings. For Julie Baker, executive director of The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, success revolves around a well-prepared staff, a keen understanding of the market and a reluctance to rest on any laurels.

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I think its well deserved, but we always feel we can improve, Baker said We are an organization that strives for excellence in all we do, from the patrons experience to the artists experience to the vol-

unteers experience we look for efficiency at all corners and stages of the game. The Center for the Arts produces close to 200 events a year. The 21,000-square-foot facility includes a 300-seat

main theater, a 90-seat black box theater, two visual art galleries plus classroom space. Occasionally they will utilize the 950-seat Veterans Memorial Auditorium just a mile away, for acts like Wynton Marsalis

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Laura Weinbach, left, and Anton Patzner make up one half of Foxtail Brigade, playing Wednesday, March 5 as part of the Discover Series.
and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, who are appearing this week. But the majority of the acts take place in the main theater, where the pulse of the people is played out on guitars, fiddles and mandolins. You have to understand your own market, Baker said. We are not going to book at least all of the time acts you find in an urban environment. Were a very sophisticated art community; we like to say we live in a bubble. Were a small town with a radio station thats been here 30-plus years. We look at that audience and what they are listening to, which is primarily Americana. She also notes the large demographic of retirees, hence the booking of Marsalis and orchestra. Theyre not played on KVMR but they are one of the premier jazz orchestras today, Baker said. And its also about knowing what not to do, as in stepping on your neighbors toes or oversaturating the market. We have two fabulous classical music organizations in the area, so its not our job to present classical music, she said. But this month alone they will present rock, blues, roots, country, and bluegrass from David Brombergs instrumental talents to the Master of Americana Jackie Green.

MARTIN SEXTON Jay Nash opens When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2 Where: The Center for the Arts Tickets: $25 members, $28 non-members FOXTAILS BRIGADE Beautiful Dudes with Tom Bevitori, Jonah Wells and Art Echternacht open When: 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 Where: Off Center Stage Tickets: $8 members, $10 non-members THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE When: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays March 6-16 Where: The Center for the Arts Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the door, children 12 and under $4 advance, $6 at the door WYNTON MARSALIS AND THE JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA When: 8 p.m. Friday, March 7 Where: Veterans Memorial Auditorium Tickets: $58 members, $68 non-member, $88 premium

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From left, Mark Schatz, Bryan McDowell, Claire Lynch and Matt Wingate are the Claire Lynch Band, playing at The Center for the Arts on Thursday, March 13.
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continued from page 5 We have some really incredible instrumentalists in my band; they are virtuosic in nature, she said. This is the third time Lynch has held the vocalist of the year honor; the first two were 13 years apart, a testament to her longevity in a once-male dominated industry, one shes been involved with since 1974. If you can call playing with a bluegrass band that was living on tomato sandwiches being in the industry, she said. But I feel like a queen for a year. The win has been a real boost for our morale and my career.

Lynch has been credited with pushing the boundaries of the genre, allowing women to become a more visible force in bluegrass music. I just did it because I thought it was OK to do, she said. I was accustomed to being the odd one out, we were different than the other bands on the bill, there were men who may have wanted to guard their position within the genre, but I never felt discriminated against. Now, she says, instead of an insignificant ornamentation to the bluegrass stage, women have come front and center, calling the shots in their own bands. Hers will play the main theater on a Thursday night,

between weekend gigs in Las Vegas and the Bay Area.

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On a Wednesday night, the Bay Area band Foxtails Brigade will bring their orchestral indie pop sound into the morethan-intimate theater known as Off Center Stage. With roughly 90 seats, the venue is called the black box theater, though many of its performers sit comfortably outside the box. From the soaring 60s psychedelia of Future Twin to the crescendoing 70s pop opuses of Golden Shoulders, the Discovery Series is a launching pad of sorts for the up and

coming, sometimes local artists. New audience development is critical to the survival of a performing arts organization, Baker said. The Discovery Series showcases emerging artists and is curated by someone with that knowledge and experience. Its a way for us to develop a new audience for new music. Laura Weinbach, who fronts Foxtails Brigade, is excited to be coming back to Grass Valley. Weve played in Nevada City at the Haven Underground, Weinbach said. Last time I was there I loved it and I felt like they liked us too, maybe they even loved us.

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Julie Baker, executive director of The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, said We believe that the arts build community, and we can provide a platform to bring people to what they otherwise might not be exposed to.
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Its the first show of their March tour, and Weinbach has been working as much on the visuals as the music. I am making us an art design for the stage set, she said. Its not incredibly elaborate, but Ive got to buy some sort of big flat art suitcase to carry it around in.

The best sense of humanity

While the entertainers make the headline, the Arts in the title is not limited to music. The Center has two visual arts galleries that mostly feature exhibits by local artists, there are performing art guilds for children three times a year, and the Laughter is the Best Medicine Series brings comedians to town. And a new program called Community Music Jam is drawing quite the crowd. Its a free mentorship program, Baker said. Five local musicians are paid to be

mentors and up to 60 people can come every Monday and learn a different song. The Center provides the instruments. You go to a room depending upon your experience or lack of. At the end of the night they all jam together on the same song. It is meant for the under-served, for those who had little or no access to the arts, but Baker admits the outcome was interesting. People were actually sneaking in even though it was free, she said. We had both the under-served and people we knew could afford the program, but we couldnt turn them away. As it turned out, it was the best outcome. You had a homeless person sitting next to a lawyer, both struggling to learn the same chord on a guitar. It was the best sense of humanity, putting people on a level human playing field and experiencing the joy of making music together. You cant buy that kind of experience. The Center for the Arts has become the go-to organization

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for event production, lending their talents and expertise to other community nonprofits. The Velvet Underground tribute show last month was a benefit for a local drug abuse treatment center. An upcoming Nirvana tribute show takes place on the 20th anniversary of Kurt Cobains death and will benefit a suicide prevention group. We believe that the arts build community, and we can provide a platform to bring people to what they otherwise might not be exposed to, Baker said. Sixty percent of The Center for the Arts revenue comes

from ticket sales and venue rentals; the rest comes from membership, donations and sponsorships. Membership starts at $50 a year and includes a discount on tickets for the shows. The $1,000 level gets reserved seats and other perks. There are currently 2,000 members. What does the future hold for The Center? Baker said she hopes to do a capital campaign to improve the existing facility, further the building of educational programs with the schools and see more collaboration and shared services with other arts organizations. You constantly question if you are providing value to your community, Baker said. Every time you make a decision, you look at it: Are we providing value? We do bring amazing artists to a small community. So the countys hub of the arts will continue to spin, its bearings sound and support system intact. For the 2,000 members and community at large, thats music to their ears.

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A little song and dance

Theater company opens the world of performing arts to the community
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The cast of McLaughlin Theatre Companys Hansel and Gretel mini-musical practices at the studio in Loomis. McLaughlins produces six to eight mini-musicals, three junior productions, and two main stage productions each year.

hen Nancy and Greg McLaughlin first started McLaughlin Studios they taught music. Six years ago they added a full dance program, and five years ago began theatre productions for all ages, achieving their dream of becoming a full arts education facility. As it reaches its 20th anniversary this year, McLaughlin Studios, through McLaughlin Theatre Company, provides an opportunity for children of all ages to act, sing, and dance in musi-

cal productions. Through the efforts of the owners, staff, and director and choreographer Jennifer Moore, the enthusiasm in the performers shines through as they develop the basic crafts of acting, singing, and dancing. (Moore) gets those kids out of their shells and really gets them performing, said owner Nancy McLaughlin. We were impressed with her skills and her ability to work with the kids, and she does a great job encouraging them. She also has an extensive

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dance background. McLaughlin said the productions are called workshops, because while rehearsing for a show the directors work specifically on training and techniques that help the actors learn and grow in the skills necessary to move on to longer and more complex productions. The companys main stage productions even bring the adults into the loop the whole family can join in together. This spring the full Broadway version of Cats is open to both children and adults.

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Music is something that carries with you throughout your adult life. As long as you live you can be involved in music and the arts.
Nancy McLaughlin

First steps
The mini-musical workshops are for children ages 4 through 14. Workshops are held for two hours on Fridays during the five week period. The fifth Friday is

dress rehearsal, after which there is a short break for dinner, and then the performance for family and friends. McLaughlin and Moore do adaptations of the original stories for the mini-musicals and develop their own scripts, songs and choreography for unique productions. Brooklyn Vaughn, 6, has been in three minimusicals so far: Robin Hood, Willa Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,

and Hansel and Gretel. She loves it, her mom Shelley Vaughn said, adding that Brooklyn is going to participate in more workshops this year and is especially looking forward to The Little Mermaid. Vaughn said that in Brooklyns very first rehearsal Moore sat the kids down to get to know each other and by the end of the two-hour session they were all acting like family. Moore asked the kids to be respectful and kind to each other and help each other. They really take that on and do that, Vaughn said. By the end of the first rehearsal, Moore had the parts for all of the children. Kids would read for certain parts and then if
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Hansel and Gretel minimusical director Jennifer Moore instructs witch Karlee, 9, left, and cat Alexis, 8, during the workshop for the show that McLaughlin Theatre Company presented in February.

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and so not only did the children have something to show for their hard work during rehearsals, but the volunteers had something to show for the hard work they put in to helping with the sets and costuming. Being involved in the arts can help children in their schooling, Nancy McLaughlin said. Music correlates strongly with math skills, and adding dance and theatre builds self-confidence and develops skills that can help with many aspects of life. Other things do that sports are great, too but music is something that carries with you throughout your adult life, Nancy McLaughlin said. As long as you live you can be involved in music and the arts. McLaughlin Studios has some students who have continued their education in the performing arts into college, and has former students who are practicing musicians and artists in New York and Los Angeles. Its really exciting to see people grow, Nancy McLaughlin said. We also have parents of students who come back and their grandchildren are now taking lessons with us. Greg McLaughlin teaches music at Sierra College and is head of the music program. Nancy McLaughlin manages the studio, and is working on her masters degree in education and behavioral sciences. McLaughlin Studios also offers music and dance lessons for children and adults, as well as Zumba and fitness classes.

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continued from page 9 that part seemed to fit that child, (Moore) would say Please meet your new Robin Hood, or your new Maid Marian, Vaughn said. All the kids would clap and just be so happy for each other. I was in complete awe, amazed at the program, and I have been ever since.

No pressure
Mini-musicals do not require auditions, but for junior and main stage productions each person will sing 16 bars of a song not from the show for which they are auditioning, do a cold reading, and a little choreography to see how well they move. Though that can be nerve-wracking, Moore said, its done in a

relaxed manner. Its really fun here, theres no pressure, Moore said. With no auditions for the mini-musicals, Moore watches for the students natural characteristics coming out, and matches them with characters in the show. She loves to do things big, she said. I love over-the-top, Moore said. If its too much, Ill let you know, but you really have to do a lot for me to say hold back. When she is directing the mini-musicals Moore teaches the kids the basic theater steps, such as the jazz square, step-touch, and kick-ball change. That way as they get older and they want to try the junior show or the main stage production, they dont feel so out of

MCLAUGHLIN THEATRE COMPANY

SPRING WORKSHOPS AND PRODUCTIONS Where: McLaughlin Studios, 3470 Swetzer Road, Loomis MINI-MUSICAL WORKSHOPS Ages 4 through 14 Rapunzel: March 21 through April 11 The Little Mermaid: April 25 through May 23 JUNIOR PRODUCTION MUSICAL WORKSHOP Ages 6 through 17 Beauty and the Beast: Workshop underway, performances 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, March 7, 8, 14, 15; 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 16 MAIN STAGE PRODUCTION All ages Cats: Auditions March 27 April 5. Performance June 19-29 Info: mtctheatre.org, McLaughlinstudios.com

touch with things, Moore said. They came to audition for the junior show, a lot of them did very well, and I feel like I had a big part in that. Because they knew the basic steps, they went in with more confidence.

Family and future

When attention is paid to all the right things, it all works together. For the junior production Annie, Moore said, the set was amazing. The parents offered their volunteer hours,

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Pirates of Penzance
What: Gilbert and Sullivans comic opera presented by the Performing Arts Guild. When: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays March 6-16. Where: The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St., Grass Valley. Tickets: Adults $10 advance, $12 at the door, children 12 and under $4 advance, $6 at the door. Info: (530) 274-8384 ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org.
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Will Durst
What: Boomeraging: from LSD to OMG, an uproarious tribute to the joys, achievements, frustrations, and looming doom of the Baby Boom Generation. When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1. Where: State Theatre, 985 Lincoln Way in Auburn. Tickets: $20. Info: (530) 852-2708, info@placertheater.org.

The Wizard of Oz, Young Persons Edition

Dorothy, Toto and the gang perform at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 6, and 7 p.m. Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, at Placer Elementary School, 8650 Horseshoe Bar Road in Loomis. Admission is free, donations accepted at the door. Info: (916) 539-9007.

Company

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Bobby (JR Lewis) entertains his girlfriend April (Kelly Taylor) in the Sierra Stages production of the landmark Stephen Sondheim and George Furth musical comedy Company, at 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through March 22, at the Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad St., Nevada City. Tickets: $15-$35. Info: (530) 346-3210, sierrastages.org.

Rapunzel
What: Mini-musical workshop for ages 4-14,

no experience required. When: 4-6 p.m. Fridays March 21 through April 11. Performance is at 7 p.m. Friday, April 11. Where: McLaughlin Studios, 3470 Swetzer Road, in Loomis. Cost: $125 Info: (916) 652-6377.

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What: The Truth or Dare Dance Troupe will perform dance numbers from the musical Chicago in this elegant throwback to the prohibition era. Dress in period clothes to win a prize.

Password required for attendance. 21 and older. When: 10 p.m. Saturday, March 8. Where: Old Five Mile House, 18851 Hwy. 20, Nevada City Tickets: $15 Info: (530) 265-5155, theoldfivemilehouse.com

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Friday night dance keeps soldier in our thoughts

Benefit puts focus on POW Bowe Bergdahl
BY MARGARET SNIDER

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ive years ago Sheila Lee of Loomis initiated the annual Red, White and Blue dance to honor the armed forces and those who have put so much into protecting our country and ensuring our freedom. This years dance will be held at the Loomis Veterans Memorial Hall on Friday, March 14. I started doing it because I was a woman in business and I felt so grateful, Lee said. In so many countries women cant be in business. Live music with country band Flat Busted will help give fans and friends an evening to remember. This years dance is especially poignant as it honors prisoner of war Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, who grew up in rural Hailey, Idaho. Bergdahl joined the United States Army in 2001 and was captured by the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2009.

Since then, videos have been released showing Bergdahl alive, and his family has been continuously active in doing everything they know to help get him released and returned. On Jan. 29 of this year, Idaho Senator Jim Risch requested updated information from the Select Committee on Intelligence. The Directors of Intelligence assured him that 24 hours a day, seven days a week, there are dedicated resources to doing everything we can to bring him home. Lee said that she hopes this event will do its part to help get Bergdahls plight into the public eye. Many groups are behind the annual event including the town of

RED, WHITE AND BLUE DANCE

When: 7-10 p.m., Friday, March 14 Where: Loomis Veterans Memorial Hall, 5925 Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis Admission: $15 per person, $25 per couple Info: Sheila Lee, (916) 660-2059

Loomis, the Chamber of Commerce, and the American Legion. As in previous years, the Soroptimists will be in charge of the bar, and the Pizza Factory will be selling pizza.

Proceeds from drinks, food, and admission will benefit Gold Country Chaplaincy, which provides spiritual, emotional and mental support in times of need or crisis to the military, veterans and their families. The dance will also contribute to Sierra Colleges Boots to Books program that helps veterans suc-

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ceed in college. Its really a whole community event, Lee said. Most of the businesses in town donate to the raffle prizes . . . The raffle is always fun, the music is good. To me its the community coming together to say thank you to all of those who have put their lives on the line for us. In past years the dance has honored the 442nd Asian-American Unit from World War II, Women in the Military and Wounded Warriors. Weve honored Pearl Harbor survivors, Lee said, and we had Pearl Harbor survivors show up! Soroptimist Rhonda Morillas has attended all the dances and is touched by the wall of honor that Lee puts up each year, a collection of photos of those who have served across the years, all the way from the Civil War to the present time. People give her pictures of their loved ones that were veterans, Morillas said. Some are deceased and some are

still around they might be at the dance. Morillas said that she enjoys seeing the community come out to enjoy the dance and honor the armed forces. My husband and my father, their pictures are both on the wall, Morillas said. My dad was Navy and my husband Army. Commander of the Loomis Post of the American Legion, Fuzzy Jarnagin, has also been in on the event since the beginning. He said that last year, after Lee sent a check to Wounded Warriors from the event, the out-of-state president of that organization was passing through and stopped to say thank you. They collect a lot of money, but to stop in Loomis for a thousand bucks, that was great, Jarnagin said. Honestly, (Lee) is the most patriotic woman that we have around here. I think what shes doing is tremendous. For more, visit supportbowe.org and bringhomebowe.com.

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Auburn Ale House
Nestled in the heart of Old Town, the Auburn Ale House will have a myriad of unique things available through the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before St. Pattys. Adding to their already impressive variety of locally made craft beers, they are bringing out two more specifically for the holiday. Owners Brian and Lisa Ford have developed their own Irish red ale called McFords, described as having a fine malt body with a slight mineral presence; a steady hand of traditional hops just balances the sweetness out and are present in the background. Theres also a limited special release Irish Stout, made with the finest British grown Challenger and East Kent Golding hops which, according to the brewers, are noted for their earthy and spicy aromas. Its also nitrogenated, which gives it a smooth, creamy texture, thus making it a perfect pair with beef and

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infamous in the beer community for being both extremely delicious and very hard to make, thus limited batches are put out at once, and are usually snapped up faster than you can flag down your bartender. On March 9, he is having Stone Brewery do a sampling event in celebration of Sacramento Beer Week. He will also host a potluck event for the holiday.

The foothills are painted green

Local pubs get ready for Saint Patricks Day
BY STEFAN ADCOCK

FOOTHILLS ENTERTAINER CORRESPONDENT

rom the fields of Ireland, to the dyeing of the Chicago River and the blooming foothills of the Sierra Nevada, St. Patricks Day is celebrated by all people from all walks of life. What better excuse to put on a green top hat, grab a green beer, and sing along to your favorite Irish tune as your buddy tries to convince you he is really Irish? The focal point of all these whimsical happenings is always at your local bar and/or pub, where you can make a few hundred more friends over the course of the night. Many bars pull out all the stops on this special day with decorations and specials. From Nevada City to Loomis, everyone is getting in the greenclad spirit. Here are five that are already gearing up for this festive holiday.

dessert dishes. Speaking of food, Auburn Ale House is featuring their take on the Irish classic: corn beef and cabbage. Backing it up is a Scottish egg as a limited time appetizer, which is made fresh in house, and their own Irish porridge, which is long cut porridge, made with a shot of Irish mist in the mix. With the perfect one-two punch of good food and great beer, the Auburn Ale House is definitely a place to check out this St. Pattys.

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AUBURN ALE HOUSE Where: 289 Washington St., Auburn Info: (530) 885-2537, auburnalehouse.com WORLD PUB Where: 3021 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn Info: (530) 392-3603 COUNTRY CLUB SALOON Where: 4007 Taylor Road,

World Pub
Run by a genial gent named Scott, World Pub is focused on two things: beer and atmosphere. In regards to the beer, they have a humongous selection of everything craft beer enthusiasts can enjoy. Multiple beers from companies like Sierra Nevada, Stone, Lost Coast, and even the aforementioned Auburn Ale House litter their menu. I have a lot of the top beers here, and everyone wants them here, Scott

Loomis Info: (916) 652-4007, countryclubsaloon.net COOPERS Where: 235 Commercial St., Nevada City Info: (530) 265-0116, coopersnclive.com FRIAR TUCKS Where: 111 N. Pine St., Nevada City Info: (530) 265-9093, friartucks.com

Country Club Saloon

Down in Loomis, the Country Club Saloon on Taylor Road is gearing up for the festivities in their own way. In addition to the 40 beers they have on tap, they are also offering happy hour prices on a huge selection of drinks, including their modest selection of quality Irish whiskeys. There will be two food trucks, Bacon Mania and Orale Mole, setting up shop to help keep the party going as long as possible.

said. I have a real good rapport with the industry. He also has a great rapport with his patrons, most of whom make a point of saying good-bye to him and give him handshakes and hugs. I treat everyone here like my family, he said,

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either on tap or in stock, and has cemented itself as a bit of a hotspot in Nevada City. It would be worth your mileage to take a quick stop here in the build up to St. Patricks Day, as they are serving corn beef and cabbage whenever you buy one of their vast array of cocktails.

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ages 3-12, kids under 3 eat free. Why: Proceeds benefit the Placer High School Music Department. Info: (530) 820-5022, placermusic.org. March 15.

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Seafood dinner
American Legion Post 184 annual dinner includes all-youcan-eat crab, jumbo prawns, clams, shrimp cocktail, salad and bread. No-host bar at 6 p.m. When: 6 p.m. Saturday, March 1. Where: Sierra Building at the Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St. in Auburn. Cost: $40. Why: Proceeds benefit youth baseball. Info: (530) 889-8574, cdbradbury@sbcglobal. net.
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Friar Tucks
And last, but not least on my list is Friar Tucks Restaurant and Bar. These guys have the triple threat pretty much figured out: good drinks, great food and live music on rotation. Their large, full-service kitchen cranks out everything from finger foods to full course meals. On St, Patricks Day, Dave Halford will play the best of the 60s for all in attendance. In the end, the week leading up to and including St. Patricks Day will be full of fantastic deals on good food and drink all across the area. Now comes the hard part: which one will you end up in? Whatever the choice may be, enjoy the holiday responsibly, and be sure to wear your finest green attire for all to see.

at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley. Cost: $35 per person. Table for eight is $350 and includes two bottles of wine. Why: Proceeds benefit the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation. Info: NevadaCountyFair.com, (530) 273-6217.

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What: Become a Celebrity Chef at the 28th Annual Auburn 49er Lions Cooking for the Community Event. When: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 6. Where: Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St., Auburn. Cost: $17.50. Why: Proceeds benefit the Alta Vista Community Charter School Kitchen Project. Info: (530) 308-1448.

hors doeuvres, sweets, coffee and tea, live and silent auctions, dancing to DJ Robin. When: 6 p.m. Saturday, March 8. Where: Miners Foundry, 325 Spring St., Nevada City. Cost: $20 advance, $25 at the door. Why: Proceeds benefit the Nevada School for the Arts. Info: (530) 273-7736.

Winemakers Dinner
What: Lange Twins Winery and Maxs Caf have joined forces to bring you a seven-course gourmet dinner paired with eight wines. limited seating. When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday March 12. Where: Trailside Room at Maxs, 110 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn (next to the Holiday Inn). Cost: $65. Info: (530) 888-6100.

Where: St. Teresas Parish Hall, 11610 Atwood Road in Auburn. Cost: $15. Why: Proceeds benefit St. Teresas and St. Josephs Church, school and other charities. Info: (916) 663-2270.

Murder by Merlot
What: A wine tasteless event with the Gibson House Mystery Performers includes salad, entre, dessert, murder mystery show, tax and service charge. Free valet parking and prizes. When: Saturday, March 22. Seating and cocktails begin at 5:45 p.m. show at 6:45 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Where: Maxs Cafe, 110 Grass Valley Hwy. in Auburn (next to the Holiday Inn). Cost: $70. Why: Proceeds benefit the Gathering Inn. Info: (530) 888-6100.

Annual Crab Feed

What: Clam chowder, shrimp Louie, salad, spaghetti and all-youcan-eat crab. No-host bar, silent auction, music by the Placer High School Jazz Band. When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8. Where: Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St., Auburn. Cost: $40 adults, $25

Cioppino Feed
What: Antipasto, allyou-can-eat Cioppino, salad and garlic bread. A pasta dish will be available. No-host bar, silent dessert auction and live auction. When: 5 p.m. Saturday, March 1. Where: Ponderosa Hall

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What: Corned beef, cabbage, carrots, red potatoes, rolls and dessert. Music by Milestones DJ. When: 6 p.m. Saturday,

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Cinema at the State

Good Ol Freda, the story of Freda Kelly, a shy Liverpudlian teenager asked to work for a young local band hoping to make it big: The Beatles. Their loyal secretary from beginning to end, Freda tells her stories for the first time in 50 years. When: 2 and 7 p.m. Thursday, March. 6. The Maltese Falcon and The Public Enemy, two of

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p.m. Saturday, March 1 Where: Beecher Room of the Auburn Library, 350 Nevada St. in Auburn. Cost: Free. Info: (530) 878-7938, auburnsilverscreen.com.

Animal Film Festival

What: Documentaries, feature length and short films about animal issues from around the world. When: Movies for kids from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1. The afternoon session is from 2 p.m. to closing. Where: The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St., Grass Valley. Tickets: $5-$20. Why: Proceeds benefit CAPE animal rescue, sanctuary and advocacy programs. Info: animalfilmfestival.org, (831) 336-4695.

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M stands for murder with this eerie crime drama from 1931. Child murderer Hans Becker cant stop himself from killing. His crimes result in a manhunt so intense that the local hoods get involved when the cops interfere with their livelihood. The criminals decide to find and punish this psychopath themselves. An unnerving character study. When: 1, 4 and 7:30

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p.m. Saturday, March 1, to 3 a.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley. A gathering of selfexpression and creativity inspired by Burning Man, complete with art, fire performers, art cars, theme camps, live music and DJs. Playa wear encouraged. $25 advance, $30 at the door. Info: brownpapertickets.com, sacvalleysparks.org.

al, children under 12 free when with an adult. Antique western genre, Native American jewelry, art, mining, gambling and train collectables will be sold. Authors Chris Enss and David Comstock will sign books on Saturday. Proceeds benefit the Elks Lodge Scholarship Program. Info: (530) 272- 5371.

Symphony Gala
Auburn Symphony Annual Gala takes place

Zinnia by guest quilter Velda Newman of Nevada City will be featured at the 32nd annual Foothill Quilters Guild annual show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 22, and 10 a.m. to 4 Antique Western Memp.m. Sunday, March 23, at the Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St., Auburn. Featured quilter orabilia Show and Sale is Lynn Tubbe. See more than 250 quilts plus demonstrations, prizes and more. Admission is $7, takes place Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, parking is free. Info: (530) 368-9094, foothillquilters.org.

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from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Blue Goose Event Center, 3550 Taylor Road, Loomis. Food locally grown and prepared by Placer County Real Foods Cookbook author Laura Kenny. Tickets: $75 per person, $135 per couple. Info: (530) 823-6683, auburnsymphony.com.

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MUSIC LISTINGS

Poor Mans Whiskey

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Poor Mans Whiskey will perform a special tribute to the Allman Brothers Band at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Auburn Events Center, 145 Elm Ave. Auburn. $15 advance, $20 day of show. All ages, ID required for bar. Tickets available at Cherry Records, Tribal Weavers, Liquor Outlet, Yabobo and Clock Tower Records. Info: keepsmilinpromotions.com.

Auburn Symphony
Masterworks Concert III: Elegant Mischief. What: Program includes Walton,

Music in the Mountains

Franklyn DAntonio and Friends What: Program includes Bach, Salo-

Mozart, Schubert and Strauss. When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9. Where: Placer High School, 275 Orange St., Auburn. Tickets: $30-$45. Info: (530) 823-6683, auburnsymphony.com.

nen, Newman and Brahms. When: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 9. Where: Rincon del Rio, 10450 Rincon Way, Auburn. Tickets: $65 general, $100 reserved. Info: (530) 265-6124, info@musicinthemountains.org.

Auburn Event Center

The Good Luck Thrift Store and the Rusty Buckets What: A special St. Pattys Day cele-

Dono dal Cielo

Two Barrels Shy When: 2-5 p.m. March 1 and 29. The DoubleShots When: 2-5 p.m. March 8 and 22. Where: Dono dal Cielo Vineyard &

bration. All ages, ID required for bar. When: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 15. Where: Auburn Events Center, 145 Elm Ave. Auburn. Tickets: $15 advance, $20 day of show. Info: keepsmilinpromotions.com.

Winery, 6100 Wise Road, Newcastle. Cost: Free. Info: becky@donodalcielo.com, donodacielo.com.

Lou La Bontes
The Auburn Irish Music Session Players When: 6 p.m. every Sunday. Where: Lou La Bontes,13460 Lincoln

Dave's Cave
Clay Dogs When: 8 p.m. Friday, March 14 Where: 540 Wall St. Auburn Tickets: $15 general, $7 students Info: davescave@newfaithucc.org

Way, Auburn. Cost: Free. Info: (530) 885-9193.

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Karen Savoca & Pete Heitzman

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Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman play soul, R&B, roots and world rhythms at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at the State Theatre, 985 Lincoln Way in Auburn. $25. Info: (530) 885-0156, appac@att.net, livefromauburn.com.

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A birds-eye view to the greatest migration in the world

Point Reyes offers a look at the great gray whale
BY MATTHEW WHITLEY
FOOTHILLS ENTERTAINER CORRESPONDENT

he 300 steps didnt seem at all a problem on the way down. Now, standing on the deck of the famous Point Reyes Lighthouse, in Marin County, 30 miles north of San Francisco, I see fins breaking through the water. The worlds largest mammal, the gray whale, is making its annual pilgrimage from the icy cold waters of the Arctic and Southern Alaska to the warm, shallow seas of Baja, California, traveling more than 6,000 miles round trip, to deliver their babies and then bring them back home. The gray whale, also called a baleen whale, can grow up to 50 feet long, weigh up 40 tons and can live an average of 55 to 70 years. Here in Northern California, we can stand on the shores and watch them as they hug the coastlines, avoiding the deep waters that allow Orcas to separate and kill their offspring. The whales travel more than 100 miles a day, diving, skyhopping and breaching their way through the waters off the California coast. The southward migration from feeding to breeding grounds begins in December and continues through February. Then they make their return trip north, calves in tow, from February through May. That means many opportunities to watch their migration.

farmers that were there to remain. For Hollywood buffs, John Carpenter filmed many scenes of his 1980 horror film, The Fog, in this area, including a couple of the small towns.

Wildlife and one tiny fault line

Point Reyes National Seashore is home to a diverse array of wildlife, deer, tule elk, elephant seals, harbor seals, sea lions and more than 500 varieties of birds. In the spring, wildflowers cover the hills assuming we get some rainfall this winter. The park itself has different topographical areas, including the lighthouse steps, Drakes Beach and Chimney Rock, and with various spots in between ranging from the actual beaches to steep mountain trails to wooded areas designed for a variety of different hikes (more than 150 miles of trails). In addition, there are campground areas, sea kayaking, surfing and horseback riding. Of note: The San Andreas Fault runs directly beneath Tomales Bay and Point Reyes National Seashore. Please remember: Do not approach the elephant seals. They can be dangerous if provoked. Much of the area is handicapped-accessible. It can be quite chilly windy and foggy one minute, then gorgeous, clear and sunny the next so pack a good pair of walking shoes, a sweater and a coat, camera and a big bottle of water. Point Reyes National Park has so much to see and do for one area, ranging from hiking to whale watching to exploring the four nearby small towns (Olema, Bolinas, Inverness and Point Reyes Station). You can make it a day trip, camp or even stay the weekend at a nearby B&B, like the Pelican Inn, or hit the restaurants of Marin as you leave town.

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Sacramento residents Chad and Christine Portney take in the view of the whales from the Point Reyes Lighthouse.

LEARN MORE
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Info: nps.gov/pore/index.htm KENNETH C. PATRICK VISITOR CENTER Where: Drakes Beach Info: (415) 669-1250. POINT REYES LIGHTHOUSE AND CHIMNEY ROCK When: Lighthouse is open Friday through Monday Cost: $5 shuttles from Drakes Beach to the Point Reyes Lighthouse and Chimney Rock on weekends Info: Check out The Natural History of the Point Reyes Peninsula by Jules Evens for more history on this amazing area of California.

The Point Reyes National Seashore is home to more than 1,500 varieties of wildlife, including tule elk, elephant seals and migrating gray whales from February to May.
safe harbors and places to stop were needed. Sir Francis Drake discovered the area in 1579. Over time, other explorers followed and landed in Punto de los Reyes, or Kings Point, as it was called by Spanish explorer Sebastian Vizcaino in 1603. Eventually, the Spanish would establish the San Rafael Mission and the entire series of missions along the California coast. Eventually, in 1821, Mexico would take control of California, ending the Spanish reign along the California coast. Mexico would lose the region to the United States, and the Gold Rush of 1849 ushered in a new world for California. Most of the region would eventually become ranch land and dairy land, serving the needs of a booming San Francisco. In the mid-50s, developers began eyeing the region for housing, but the National Park Service saw the land as

From Sir Francis Drake to John Carpenter

Rich in history, the region was first inhabited by the native Miwok population, who eventually found themselves sharing the area with the Spanish who made their way here in the late 1500s and early 1600s. As trade boomed between Mexico and the Philippines,

national seashore acquisition for a national park. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed the bill authorizing the acquisition of 53,000 acres, 18,000 of which are still leased to dairy farmers in a compromise that was made to allow