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best bets
Life through film
F
ilm has a special place in
my heart.
I was captivated at an
early age by Robin Williams
and wanted to be just like him.
The way he could take the stage
and make an audience laugh and
forget about their problems was
something that resonated with me. SEAN JORDAN
Whether it was his stand-up comedy Features Editor
or the characters he portrayed, like
Mrs. Doubtfire, I wanted to be able to do what
he did.
I studied acting and directing throughout
high school. Making “Star Wars” fan fiction
films with friends and teaching myself how to
rotoscope, which was the lightsaber effect, I
was hooked on all aspects of filmmaking.
I think it’s something that has been ingrained to his family life and his message to the future
in my soul — to tell someone a story and escape generations.
—which is why I am thrilled the Nevada City
Film Festival is just around the corner.
The festival starts Sept. 8 with a not-so-silent
film called “A Trip to the Moon,” (page 5) at The
Stone House. As you may know, silent films
were the proverbial tip of the iceberg in film.
Not being able to record sound and having to
tell a story through only action and emotion is
a core element of storytelling. I think there is so events with music and live comedy.
much to be said about silent films. It’s the age
old expression “show, don’t tell” that I even try
to utilize today.
Film has obviously evolved to a larger specta-
cle these days. We have big blockbuster action
hits, controversial dramas dealing with current
affairs, and documentaries giving us insight to
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the past, present and future.
Speaking of documentaries,
this year’s festival will feature
Jason Sussberg’s new film
“Bill Nye: Science Guy” which
follows the life and legacy of
5
Bill Nye the Science Guy (pag-
es 6-7). I had the pleasure of
speaking with Sussberg about
the film and learned even more
about a childhood hero of
mine.
The film follows Nye on his efforts to bring
Silent Film
science back to the forefront of current topics kick off bash
such as: evolution, climate change and space
exploration. Throughout the film viewers | Page 5
will learn about Nye’s life and legacy — from
Nye’s time studying at Cornell with Carl Sagan
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I could not be more excited for this film, which Ladies Night
you can see at the festival at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11, at at Sierra Cinemas
the Miners Foundry.
The Nevada City Film Festival isn’t just docu- | Page 9
mentaries and silent films. Other highlights of this
year’s festival include nearly 100 award-winning
shorts and feature length films, virtual reality
demonstrations, and an “After Dark” series of
Film has taught me a lot about life and for me New Name
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Built around a brilliantly disarming performance from Aubrey Plaza, “Ingrid Goes West” is a savagely hilarious
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Continuing their tradition of comin-
gling fun and film, the Nevada City Film
Festival will host their festival Kickoff
Bash and Not So Silent Film on Sept. 7
at the Stone House in Nevada City.
In addition to celebrating their 17th
year of presenting the best in indepen-
dent and international cinema, Nevada
City Film Festival are inviting friends to
join them for a very special screening
of the quintessential silent film, George
Melie’s “Les Voyages dans la lune” (“A
Trip to the Moon”) for which a live and
original soundtrack will be provided.
In addition, the screening will serve as
the inaugural night of the film festival’s
After Dark series, a program of live mu-
sic and film experiences, visual artists,
live comedy and more that will occur
during selected nights of the film festival,
which runs Sept. 8-15.
In 1902, George Melies made history
by directing, writing, producing, and
starring in his epic production “A Trip to
the Moon.” Over a century later, the film
remains a centerpiece on the tableau of
international cinema and has proven in-
spirational to audiences and filmmakers
the world over.
The film follows a group of astronauts
who travel to the moon in a zeppelin-like
craft. They explore the surface of the
satellite, evade a group of moon-dwell-
ing creatures, and then make the voyage
back to Earth with one of the Selenites
(moon people) in their captivity.
Upon its release the film won high
acclaim and was deemed an instant suc-
cess. The world had never seen anything
like it; the production value, the special
effects, and the cinematography all set “A
Trip to the Moon” apart from any other
film that had existed up to that point.
The movie introduced a stylized meth-
od of storytelling that would be emulated
by other filmmakers for years to come,
and ultimately contributed to the devel-
opment of narrative film as a whole.
Modern audiences likely recognize
the imagery from the film, which has
become iconic. In 1996, festival friends
Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris
translated their inspiration from Trip
to the award-winning music video for
the Smashing Pumpkins song “To-
night Tonight.” Martin Scorsese’s 2011
Oscar award winning film Hugo told a
remarkable — yet highly fictionalized —
account of the making of “A Trip to the
Moon,” and paid great homage to Melies
himself.
The festival’s screening of “A Trip
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WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 7, 5:30-9:30
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WHERE: The Stone House, 107
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TICKETS: All-Ages, Free, Limited
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in attending must RSVP to jesse@
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complimentary “Ticket to the Moon”
before Sept. 1.
INFO: www.nevadacityfilmfestival.
com
to the Moon” will be made even more
unique by the original live soundtrack
that will be provided by a merry band of
local musicians called Wax Wane Gib-
bous featuring Randy McKean, Callum
McKean, Murray Campbell and Wes
Steed.
Festival Director Jesse Locks promises,
“You have never heard this soundtrack
before and you probably won’t ever
again; that’s how unique it is. We can’t
wait to hear what this incredible group
of musicians has to offer.”
Attendees of the Sept. 7 event will
also get a sneak preview of the festival’s
lineup, meet filmmakers and festival
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the cover
Jason Sussberg, a returning
filmmaker to the Nevada City
Film Festival, has made an
extraordinary documentary
about a childhood hero, Bill
Nye the Science Guy.
The film is titled, “Bill Nye:
Science Guy.”
If you are not recognizing the
name, Nye is the guy with the
bow tie who has been teaching
kids science since the 1990s.

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THE ORIGIN
Sussberg has a ton of gratitude for the Grass
Valley/Nevada City area. Like many, he said he
didn’t learn to appreciate the area until later in his
life, but looking back he is incredibly gracious.
He is especially grateful for the instruction of
his photography teacher, helping him learn edit-
ing software, which he still uses today.
Sussberg’s career in film started while playing
with video cameras in high school. It can all be
traced back to those days heading to the Yuba Riv-
er and making short films with friends.
Sussberg graduated Nevada Union in 2000 and
went to the University of Santa Cruz to study film.
He eventually moved to San Francisco, spending
a few years as a TV sports editor — during the
latter days of Barry Bonds with the San Francisco

‘Bill Nye:
Bill Nye on location in Greenland discovering ways we can measure climate change.

Science Guy’ Documentary shares

his life and legacy at
Nevada City Film Festival
By Sean Jordan | Prospector Editor
 Prospector | Thursday, August 31, 2017 | 7
THE COVER

“
Giants and also when the Golden State War- “Having him as our ally was great from a “Science is under assault; truth itself is
riors were not the powerhouse we see today. storytelling point of view. He was instru- under assault,” said Sussberg. “We live in an I wouldn’t be a
During his time in the Bay Area, Sussberg mental in brokering the beginning of the re- era where everyone has a super computer in documentary filmmaker if

worked as a producer doing the in-game en-
tertainment and after a short stint there he
went to graduate school at Stanford.
“I have way more film school than any-
one has ever needed,” Sussberg said with a
laugh.
Sussberg and colleague David Alvarado
had finished a project called “The Immor-
talists” in 2014, about two biologists trying
to find a way to cure aging.
Looking for a new project, he and Alvara-
do pitched producer Seth Gordon on a fea-
ture film about Bill Nye. At the time there
were rumors that Nye had died or that he
had been forced into retirement. Around
that time, Nye had just finished a debate in
Kentucky with creationist supporter Ken
Ham about the ideas on creation versus
evolution. Given the debate that had hap-
pened, it seemed like the perfect time to
reach out to Nye.
Gordon set up a meeting for Sussberg and
Alvarado to meet with Nye and his agent.
Nye loved the idea so much that they
started filming right after the meeting.
“Seth has a long history of doing amaz-
ing character profile stories,” said Sussberg.
lationship with Bill and mentoring us along
the way.”
THE FILM
The project was funded entirely by a
Kickstarter campaign. This was a passion
project without the help of a studio or a ma-
jor broadcast company.
“We were incredibly lucky … a totally
perfect situation. This really was a once in
a lifetime opportunity to make this film en-
tirely on our own,” said Sussberg.
Science documentaries have certainly
been around for a while but in light of cur-
rent affairs science seems to be under attack.
“We saw Bill as our champion. Our war-
rior of science,” said Sussberg. “When we
initially approached him that was the angle
we wanted. A sort of happy warrior. What
we saw was Bill taking on the bad guys.”
People like Ken Ham and Joe Bastardi,
who have opposing views on evolution and
climate change than Nye, are featured in
the film. The documentary follows Nye on
his journey to educate and inspire everyone,
especially children, to learn more about sci-
ence and find the truth in the current issues.
their pockets.
“At the end of the day the film is about
the issues. It’s about science literacy in this
country. It’s about space exploration and the
potential that science has to solve big world
problems. However, at the end of the day
it’s a profile about a comedian who was our
childhood hero, our science warrior, who
dedicated his life to science education.”
THE MESSAGE
The goal of the film isn’t focused just on
science or talking about issues. It’s about
Nye’s life and the legacy he is leaving be-
hind. Sussberg hopes people can watch this
film and enjoy the story about this incredi-
ble man.
“I wouldn’t be a documentary filmmaker
if it wasn’t for Bill Nye,” said Sussberg. “He
taught David and I so much about science
and storytelling and that anyone can do
what he was doing. We have a incredible
debt of gratitude to give him for the huge
influence he had on our filmmaking.”
The Nevada City Film Festival is on the
tail end of the festival tour for Sussberg.
The film will be in theaters in November
”
it wasn’t for Bill Nye.
Jason Sussberg
and on PBS in spring 2018. It’s more of a
homecoming for Sussberg at the festival
and Festival Director Jesse Locks said she
has always been a big supporter of his film
career.
“We are so proud of Jason and all that he
has achieved as a filmmaker,” says Locks.
“We’ve screened nearly every one of his
films, from little shorts he made while at
Nevada Union High School to his master’s
thesis from Stanford. So for us to screen
this film, which premiered at South by
Southwest, and bring Bill Nye, the man
himself, to the festival, we’ve come full cir-
cle. It’s a real treat and honor!”
The Nevada City Film Festival will run
from Sept. 8-15 and you can learn more
and get tickets at www.nevadacityfilmfesti-
val.com.
Contact Prospector Editor Sean Jordan at
sjordan@theunion.com or 530-477-4219.

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on stage
Kicking off the NCFF
Nevada City Film Festival After Dark
Series presents “Gimme Danger: A
Film + Music Tribute to Iggy Pop”
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No living artist has had as influential a role
in punk rock — and thus, independent music
in general — as the irrepressible Iggy Pop.
After a prolific career with his legendary
band The Stooges, Pop has never ceased
playing music that is relevant, passionate
and serves as the voice of a countercultural
revolution.
On Sept. 8, the Nevada City Film Festival
will host “Gimme Danger: A Film + Music
Tribute to Iggy Pop,” a party in honor of the
man’s and the band’s legacy that will include
a screening of the 2016 documentary called,
appropriately enough, “Gimme Danger.” The
event also marks opening night of the film
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festival which runs Sept. 8-15.
The festival will open the doors of The
Stone House in Nevada City to pay rightful
homage to Pop who is consistently described
as a standout provocateur in an industry full
of impostors.
“Gimme Danger,” directed by Jim Jarmus-
ch (“Sling Blade,” “Joe Strummer: The Future
Is Unwritten”), follows the story of the emer-
gence of Iggy & The Stooges from Michigan
lads to tireless rock ‘n’ rollers.
Hailing from Ann Arbor, the group was
well-known for their frenetic live perfor-
mances which at the time didn’t necessarily
translate into record sales. However they
were instrumental in the development of
punk rock, which would later become a more
widely accepted style of music after the un-
expected popularity of what is now known as
alternative music.
On his inspiration to document the Stoog-
es’ story Jarmusch told Rolling Stone, “They
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KNOW & GO
WHAT: Nevada City Film Festival After Dark
Series presents “Gimme Danger: A Film +
Music Tribute to Iggy Pop”
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 8, Doors at 7 p.m., Film
at 7:30 p.m., Music at 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Stone House, 107 Sacramento
Street, Nevada City
TICKETS: $20 (includes film & live music)
All-ages
INFO: www.nevadacityfilmfestival.com
really don’t diminish over time. The context
is fascinating, but somehow they’re not just
of the context. That’s really interesting in the
long run. They’re timeless.” SUBMITTED PHOTO TO PROSPECTOR
Frequently called the Godfather of Punk, Iggy Pop and The Stooges were instrumental
Pop still actively releases albums and is now in the development of punk rock, which would
active on the touring circuit at the ripe age of later become a more widely accepted style of
70. His latest release “Post Pop Depression” music after the unexpected popularity of what is
has received widespread critical acclaim, ce- now known as alternative music.
menting his seat at the rock ‘n’ roll founders
table. natives The Beautiful Dudes, art punkers
Joining in on the evening’s festivities and Chat Room, roots-rock outfit My Dallas
providing live music after the film will be Teens, and special guests Blake Severn and
local good time rockers and Nevada City Broken Spoke.
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Ladies night
AT THE MOVIES
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Ladies, look no further for
a fun night out.
Sierra Cinemas invites you
to the first Ladies Night at the
Movies series this September.
For four Wednesdays, the cin-
ema will screen a classic mov-
ie and offer food and drink
specials in the CineCafe.
MYSTIC PIZZA
The series begins with
“Mystic Pizza” (1988), stars
Julia Roberts in her breakout
role as one of three sisters
working at a pizza parlour in
Mystic, Connecticut.
Sister Kat (Annabeth Gish),
shortly off to Yale, finds her-
self drawn to a local architect
she is babysitting for, while
her more rebellious sister,
Daisy (Roberts) starts dating
a guy from the money side of
the tracks. Jojo (Lili Taylor)
leaves her man at the altar;
she loves him but shies away
from commitment.
Meanwhile the fame of the
pizza continues to spread; it
seems to contain something
almost ..... mystic. Funny,
romantic, and honest, Mystic
Pizza feels timeless but also
fits into the classic 1980s
coming of age film tradition.
Mystic Pizza plays Wednes-
day, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
The second movie in the
series is “Steel Magnolias”
(1989), the funniest movie
ever to make you cry.
Featuring an incompara-
ble ensemble of six actresses,
including Julia Roberts (in an
Oscar-nominated perfor-
mance as Shelby), Olympia
Dukakis, Daryl Hannah, Sally
Field, Dolly Parton, and Shir-
ley Maclaine.
The film revolves around
Truvy’s Beauty Parlor in a
small parish in modern-day
Louisiana and the close-knit
circle of friends whose lives
come together there. Also
starring Sam Shepard. Bring
your tissues and be prepared
for a good belly laugh. “Steel
Magnolias” plays Wednesday,
Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.
THELMA & LOUISE
Fast forward a couple of
years, and we move out west
for “Thelma & Louise” (1991),
starring Susan Sarandon and
Geena Davis.
This is the story of an Ar-
kansas waitress and a house-
wife who decide to break
out of their normal lives and
hit the road. Their journey
turns into a flight after Louise
shoots a man who threatens
to rape Thelma.
The film, directed by Ridley
Scott, was nominated for six
Oscar’s and quickly became
a classic feminist take on the
buddy movie. Also starring
Brad Pitt and Harvey Keitel.
“Thelma & Louise” plays
Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.
MEAN GIRLS
Jumping ahead a decade,
the final film in the series is
“Mean Girls” (2004).
Written by and starring
Tina Fey, the movie tells the
story of Cady Heron, daugh-
ter of zoologist parents who
enters Chicago public high
school after being homes-
chooled in Africa for 15 years.
Heron (Lindsey Lohan) is
a hit with The Plastics, the
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ON STAGE
Tuesday League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County
(LWVWNC) presents
SEPT 5
7:00pm
Sierra College
Grass Valley
Multi Purpose
Room
KNOW & GO
WHAT: Ladies Night at the
Movies
WHERE: Sierra Cinemas,
Suggested
840-C East Main Street,
Grass Valley.
Donation $5
WHEN: Every Wednesday
in September (Sept. 6, 13,
Snopes.com Managing Editor
Brooke Binkowski &
20, 21)
TICKETS: College
Sierra Admission $5,has Nevada County Scooper’s
available at the Sierra
a $3 per vehicle Randall Finkelstein
Cinemas Box Office.
parking fee. Pay at
INFO: www.sierratheaters.
take the stage to discuss
kiosk upon entering
com or 530-477-1100 Fake News in America
MOVIES: Sept. 6: “Mystic
campus. Brooke Binkowski is an award-winning
Pizza” (1988), Rated R
Sept. 13: “Steel Magnolias” journalist and researcher who has
(1989), Rated PG
written and produced for CNN, CBS,
Sept. 20: “Thelma & NPR, the Globe and Mail, AJ+,
Louise” (1991), Rated R
Sept. 27: “Mean Girls” The Christian Science Monitor, and various other
(2004), Rated PG-13 ws outlets.
news
A-list girl clique at her new Randall “Fink” Finkelstein is
school, until she makes the
an award winning journalist with
mistake of falling for Aaron
Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of over 40 years of writing experience.
alpha Plastic Regina George. He has been nominated for the
Also starring Amanda Sey- Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award,
fried, Rachel McAdams, and the Balint Balassi Memorial Sword
Amy Poehler. “Mean Girls”
Award, the Bookseller/Diagram
plays Wednesday, Sept. 27 at
7 p.m. Prize for Oddest Title of the Year
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emas features local and re-
gional breweries including Ol’ Sponsors
Republic, Three Forks Brew- YubaNet.com
ing, Crooked Lane and Sierra
Nevada, as well as wines from
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summer drinks include mi-
Tuesday, Sept. 5 • 7:00pm
mosas and the Rosé spritzer.
Ladies Night specials will
Sierra College Grass Valley
include a $5 drink special and
favorites from the CineCafe
Multipurpose Room
menu. Suggested Donation $5
Ladies Night at the Movies
happens every Wednesday in
Sierra College has a $3 per vehicle parking fee.
September at Sierra Cinemas. Pay at kiosk upon entering campus.
MORE INFO: lwvwnc.org (530) 265-0956
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Eat. Drink. Enjoy.

your guide to the Foothills’ local food scene
COVER STORY
In Conversation with
ALICE WATERS
BY PETER WILSON AND CENTER FOR THE ARTS

A
lice Waters, chef, author, food in 2010. In 2015 she was awarded the National
activist, and the founder and owner Humanities Medal by President Obama,
of the Michelin-starred Chez Panisse proving that eating is a political act, and that
Restaurant will be in conversation with KXJZ’s the table is a powerful means to social justice
Beth Ruyak at The Center for the Arts in and positive change. Alice is the author of
downtown Grass Valley on Friday, Sept. 8. fifteen books, including New York Times
Waters has been a champion of local bestsellers The Art of Simple Food I & II, The
sustainable agriculture for over four decades.  Edible Schoolyard: A Universal Idea.
In 1995 she founded the Edible Schoolyard Conducting the live interview will be
Project, which advocates for a free school KXJZ’s Beth Ruyak.  Ruyak found her way
lunch for all children and a sustainable from newsrooms in Minnesota to California.
food curriculum in every public school. As host of “Insight” Beth delights in the
She has been Vice President of Slow Food opportunity to communicate and converse in
International since 2002. She conceived and the region she calls home.  Ruyak has worked
helped create the Yale Sustainable Food as a reporter, anchor, producer, and writer
Project in 2003, and the Rome Sustainable hosting daytime television, magazine shows,
Food Project at the American Academy in special events and live coverage.  Her news,
Rome in 2007. Her honors include election sports and health reporting have earned
as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts Emmy awards and opportunities to interview,
and Sciences in 2007; the Harvard Medical learn from and tell stories about people all
School’s Global Environmental Citizen Award, over the world.t
which she shared with Kofi Annan in 2008; and Tickets for this monumental event are $67
her induction into the French Legion of Honor members, $70 general public - Reserved
Photo courtesy of Center for the Arts continued to page 12

13 14
BUILDING VALERIE’S
A CHEF’S TABLE VERY GOOD
BARBECUE SAUCE
Chef Alan Tangren puts his A wonderful sauce that works
heart and soul into these tasty well with chicken, ribs, pork,
events at Tess’ Kitchen or tofu
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continued from page 11 Alice Waters

Seating, and $47 members, $52 general public - General Admission.
SPECIAL PRE-SHOW EVENT:
Zinfandel tasting and appetizers inspired by Chez Panisse with book
signing and meet and greet with Alice Waters
The evening will begin with a separately ticketed event featuring a
zinfandel tasting and appetizers inspired by Chez Panisse with a book
signing and meet-and-greet with Alice Waters.  The pre-show event,
taking place from 6-7:15 p.m. at Off Center Stage, includes food by former
Chez Panisse chef Alan Tangren and talks by winemakers Randle Johnson
(ArteZin Winery), Bill Easton (Easton Wines) and renowned vintner Joel
Peterson, considered “The Godfather of Zin.”
Alan Tangren
Alan worked with Alice Waters at Chez Panisse from 1982 until 2004. He
cooked in the upstairs café, on the salad and pizza line, and later helped
supervise the café kitchen. He also spent several years cooking in the
downstairs restaurant with Chef Paul Bertolli and Alice.
From 1991 to 1997 Alan was the forager for the café and restaurant,
and then became co-pastry chef for Chez Panisse, where he remained
until he moved to Grass Valley in 2004. In that role he was responsible
for planning dessert menus for both the restaurant and the café, their
execution, and for obtaining the organic produce and other ingredients
used. From 1984 to 1991, while at Chez Panisse, Alan was sous chef for the
Great Chefs program at the Robert Mondavi Winery in the Napa Valley
of California. There he worked alongside many well-known chefs of the
nouvelle cuisine of France, including Gaston Lenotre, Paul Bocuse, Jean
and Pierre Troisgros, Georges Blanc and Alain Chapel. He also worked with
North American chefs Julia Child, Martha Stewart, Wolfgang Puck, Nancy
Silverton, and Bradley Ogden.
Joel Peterson – The Godfather of Zin
Always a vino-revolutionary, Joel Peterson took his
first big steps toward personal independence in 1976.
Educated as a clinical laboratory scientist with a degree
in microbiology, the Oregon State University grad was
working full-time in cancer immunology research at a San
Francisco hospital and dabbling with wine on the side. The
two single-vineyard Zins the longhaired winemaker made
from the 1976 vintage would be the first he unveiled to the
world.
Today, Joel works with 100+ northern California growers who provide
grapes for Ravenswood, consulting on irrigation methods, cultivation
practices, cropping levels and a slew of other vineyard management.
Randle Johnson – The Wine Doctor
A native Californian, Randle Johnson attended the
University of California, Davis with the intent of becoming
an M.D. but destiny changed his plans. Randle discovered
a passion for winemaking and graduated with a M.S.
in Viticulture. He honed his art and skill at The Hess
Collection, producing award winning Cabernet Sauvignon
for 20 years and earning his unofficial title, “The Wine
Doctor.”

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ZAP
ZAP envisions a world where Zinfandel is the most
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continued from page 12 Pre-Event
Together they are achieving national
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Zinfandel as America’s grape, serving
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Building a Chef’s
Table with
Alan Tangren
by VALERIE COSTA
If you don’t get the opportunity
to attend the wonderful wine and
food event that precedes the Alice
Waters conversation next week, you
have plenty of opportunities to try the
culinary creations by her protégé, Alan
Tangren, at Tess’ Kitchen Store.
Many people have said that the
Chef’s Table events at Tess’ Kitchen
Store are “The best meal you can find
in Western Nevada County,” and the
reason is that chef Tangren puts his
heart, soul, and vast experience into
planning each one to be a unique
culinary experience.
As a child, Tangren grew up in
southern California but spent his
summers visiting his grandmother
at Bierwagen’s Farm. His favorite
things to do there were working in
the vegetable garden and helping his
grandmother in the kitchen, which is
where his love of cooking, and using
seasonal ingredients, began. Later,
when he became the forager at the
famous Michelin-starred Chez Panisse
in Berkeley, that innate understanding
of how food grows served him well in
developing relationships with farmers
and understanding seasonality.
“Those summers definitely on an
unconscious level affected my way of
looking at food,” Tangren explained.
“I got an appreciation for how things
taste when they are in full season and
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This intimate pre-show event is $32
per person and is limited to 80 peo-
ple. The tickets do not include event
entry and you must have a show
ticket to attend. For more informa-
tion or to purchase tickets, stop by
The Center for the Arts box office or
visit thecenterforthearts.org.
photo is courtesy of Tess’ Kitchen Store
cookbooks to get will rework the dishes to make sure
the creative juices that they compliment the surrounding
flowing, although, courses. “Every course has to contrast
photo is cour he says, “Most of in texture, color, intensity of flavor with
it really helped A la n w ith Julia Child at te sy of C FTA the time, it’s just the course before and after it,” he
Chez Panisse.
me when I was ideas I dream up.” said.
foraging in talking to the farmers and If he is creating Finally, Tangren plans out the timing
understanding the issues that they a menu around the end of one season for the meal, since he can’t have two
had, and to work with their schedule and beginning of the other, Tangren things going in the oven or on the top
and not try to bend them to ours.” likes to incorporate both in the menu. of the stove at the same time. He likes
Using that knowledge of seasonality, For example, this month he will be to have one of the items made the day
Tangren meticulously prepares the using tomatoes and green beans before to save time. “I like to have
menus for each Chef’s Table up to five because it will be the last chance of something in the bank that I know is
months in advance, using a formula the year to get them, and then will going to be good,” he said. “There’s
that takes into account what will be also do a dish with apples to bring fall so much uncertainty; every time you
bountiful at each time of year. Each into the meal. cook a green bean, it’s going to cook
event has five courses plus a tiny Tangren starts with the fish course a little differently depending on the
sweet course to finish: in his planning, for which he uses a time of year, size, where its grown…
chart from Fish Forever, a book he all of those factors can affect it. Those
!1st course is appetizers that are
used often while serving as the fish are things you have to pay attention to
flavorful and exciting, served with
monger for Chez Panisse. He then while you’re cooking.”
sparkling wine
moves to dessert, then the main To learn more about upcoming
!2nd course is seasonal vegetable course and its vegetable garnish, and Chef’s Tables at Tess’ Kitchen Store,
creation, such as a salad or veggie finally the vegetable course. After visit tesskitchenstore.com.
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Valerie’s Very Good Barbecue Sauce

by VALERIE COSTA

INGREDIENTS :
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups ketchup
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 ½ tablespoons dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 dashes hot pepper sauce
!
It’s labor day weekend, and nothing says end of summer three day weekend quite
DIRECTIONS :
- In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients.
like a barbecue! In fact, it is estimated by WalletHub that nearly 195 people (46.5%
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
of Americans) plan to barbecue this weekend to “honor the contributions that work-
- Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for one hour
ers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.”
- Cool and store in the refrigerator.
Whether you are grilling ribs, chicken, or tofu, this homemade barbecue sauce is
- Make this a day or two before your barbecue enjoy your
easy to make and absolutely delicious.
time with friends and family on the day of your party.

Sept. 2-3 Get Bent (Metal) this Labor Day Weekend!

Bent Metal Winery invites you to join them
this Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 2-3, to their
red wine sale! All red wines will be on sale
by the bottle or case. Wine Club members
(also known as “Metal Heads”) will receive
30% off bottles and 40% off cases, and non
wine club members will receive 20% off
bottles and 30% off cases.
Bring a picnic to enjoy their beautiful
grounds, and play some Bocce Ball on their
court. You can also sample some sweets and
sorbet!
Bent Metal Winery is located at 14364
McCourtney Rd. in Grass Valley. For more
information, visit bentmetalwinery.com.

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and mixed media paintings Vietnam War shaped their lives Friday Night — 6 p.m.,
by LeeAnn Brook. The show in different ways. Nevada City Classic Cafe,
will showcase contemporary EmiSunshine — 8 p.m., The 216 Broad St., Nevada City.
art inspired by forests and Center for the Arts, 314 W Main Beaucoup Chapeaux, Maggie,
woodlands from both artists. St., Grass Valley. The 13-year- Luke and the guys bring their
Show runs through Aug. 31. old East Tennessee prodigy has Parisian gypsy musical energy
LeeAnn Brook Fine Art gal- captured the nations attention to the Classic for your listening
lery and working studio open as a phenomenon with her and dancing pleasure. Come
Wednesday through Sunday, indescribable, exceptional and enjoy Genevieve’s tapas
noon to 5 p.m. To sign up for fu- and inexplicable talents. The along with wine or beer. For all
ture gallery events, visit www. natural-born singer/songwriter ages.
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Blood Road — 7 p.m., The steeped in Appalachian music, Jamal — 9 p.m., 151 Union
State Theatre, 985 Lincoln Way, A true vocal stylist who is influ- Square, 151 Mill St., Grass Valley.
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the journey of ultra-endurance (Loretta Lynn/Tanya Tucker/ Flashback Friday is a unique
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Growers Market — 8 a.m.,
North Star House, 12075 Auburn
Road, Grass Valley. Come enjoy
our beautiful market at the
historic North Star House, every
Saturday through Nov. 18. We
have amazing local produce,
desserts, handmade crafts and
much more. Come and join the
fun.
Nevada City Farmers Market
— 8:30 a.m., Commercial and
Union streets in Nevada City,
Commercial and Union street,
Nevada City. Celebrate local
food Nevada City style. Share in
the bounty of community. See
old friends and meet new ones.
Enjoy live music, local farmers,
vendors, and artists, freshly
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email the market manager at
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Railbus Rides — 9:40 a.m.,
Nevada County Narrow Gauge
Railroad Museum, #5 Kidder
Court, Nevada City. Ride the
completely restored historic
Donna Jean Railbus 97 from
the NCNGRR Museum through
the Inn Town Campground, to
the Northern Queen Inn and
returning to the museum, paral-
leling a portion of the railroads
original route. The scheduled
35 minute Railbus rides are
offered on Saturdays through
October and are available for
special tours. Reservations are
necessary; please stop by the
museum at #5 Kidder Court,
Nevada City, or call 530-470-
0902 to reserve your seat. The
Railbus departure timetable
for boarding from either the
NCNGRR Museum or The
Northern Queen Inn is available
at the museums website: www.
ncngrrmuseum.org. Docent-led
tours of the museum highlight
the historical significance of
the Narrow Gauge Railroad to
the local area and are offered
Fridays through Tuesdays from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Oct.
31. There is no charge to ride
or visit the all-volunteer-run
museum, but donations are
gratefully accepted.
The Sierra 3 Plays Summer
Thymes — 10 a.m., Summer
Thymes Bakery & Deli, 231
Colfax Ave., Grass Valley.
Listen to mellow jazz from Bill
Douglass on bass, John Girton
on guitar and Nora Nausbaum
on alto flute while having a
lovely brunch, lunch or coffee
drinks. No cover.
Praise In The Mountains —
1 p.m., Music Concert, 18560
Penn Valley Drive, Penn Valley.
The Largest Running free
Gospel Concert Penn Valley.
This is the twenty-sixth year of
this annual event. On Sept. 2 six
gospel groups will be perform-
ing. This non-denominational
event kicks off at 1 p.m. and
ends at 8 p.m. and is very
family oriented. Activities and
musical styles will be pleasing
to all ages. The concert atmo-
sphere will be enhanced with
family games giving away free
prizes, interactive air jumps and
children activities. There will be
free drawings all day for prizes
to keep the event exciting and
at 8 p.m.: $1,000 cash will be the
grand prize. We are really excit-
ed this year to have the return
of Machaira, a longtime favorite
at Praise In The Mountains as
well as the Rhythm Riders a
Johnny Cash Patsy Cline Tribute
Band. Daughters Of Christ
Gospel food is available or you
can bring a picnic. Praise In
The Mountains is a non-profit
endeavor and admission is
free. For more information call
Dennis Hulbert 530-268-1613.
Nevada City Contra Dance
— 8 p.m., Nevada City Odd
Fellows Hall, 212 Spring St.,
Nevada City. Dance to live
music by Wild Goose Chase
with people of all ages. No
partner necessary; all dances
taught; beginners welcome.
Contra dancing is an easy-to-
learn community-style dance
rooted in the New England folk
tradition. It is a great way to get
exercise, meet people, and have
fun in a friendly and supportive
atmosphere. The Nevada City
contra dance happens the first
Saturday of every month; there
is always a beginners’ workshop
at 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
Gary & Eva Quartet - Jazz
Standards, Bossa Nova, and
More — 2 p.m., Sierra Knolls
Winery Tasting Room, 10024
Linnet Lane, Auburn. The Gary
& Eva Quartet plays jazz stan-
dards, bossa nova, and other
tunes, with vocals accompanied
by guitar, bass, and drums. The
group plays at restaurants, tast-
ing rooms, and other venues
around Grass Valley and Nevada
City.
Women’s Writing Salon —
3 p.m., The Open Book, 671
Maltman Dr., Grass Valley.
Come enjoy a cool afternoon
of wine, flute, author readings
(and signings) and community
on Sunday, Sept. 3 at 3 p.m. at
the Open Book. The featured
writers are Kirsten Casey, Gail
Entrekin, Patricia Dove Miller,
and Angela Sells. Suggested
donation of $5 to $10, but no
one will be turned away. For
more information, please visit
womenswritingsalon.tumblr.
com. Refreshment from Sierra
Mountain Coffee Roasters will
be available during the event.
Cindy McCoy — 4 p.m., Dew
Drop Inn, 19729 Cerrito Rd.,
Grass valley. Artist in Residence,
Cindy McCoy, plays all your
acoustic favorites every Sunday
afternoon at The Dew Drop Inn.
530-268-1065.
The Steven Graves Band — 5
p.m., 151 Union Square, 151
Mill St., Grass Valley. Maverick
and emotive songwriter, Steven
Graves, and his warm, high
energy five piece Americana
band look forward to bring-
ing their engaging show from
Santa Cruz to Gold Country for
an early summer tour. This five
piece band features soaring
four part harmonies, crafty lyr-
ics, catchy hooks, tasty guitars,
classic keys, and a danceable
backbeat. Come on down to
dance, boogie or just enjoy
this highly accomplished and
tight up original touring band.
530-273-3600.
MONDAY
Beginning Salsa Dancing
— 6:30 p.m., Fletcher’s Dance
Hall, 542 Searls Ave., Nevada
City. Beginning Salsa classes
are starting on Monday, Sept.
4 at 6:30 p.m. Come and learn
one of the most popular dances
right from the beginning. It is
the easiest partner dance to
learn and the most versatile. No
partner required. $12 per class
or $40 for the month — or $35
if paid in advance of the start
date. This class will continue
progressively through the
months to come. Call 530-477-
0767 for more info. It’s not man-
datory to sign up in advance,
but always a good idea. www.

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Open Mic Night — 8 p.m., Dew
Drop Inn, 19729 Cerrito Rd., Grass
valley. A true open mic. You get
15 minutes to sing a song, read
a poem, tell a story, rant against
the government or just stand in
silence. Come down to the Dew
and exercise your 1st amendment
rights. 530-268-1065.
TUESDAY
Gold Country Community
Services - Pinochle — 1 p.m.,
Nevada City Senior Apartments,
841 Old Tunnel Rd., Grass Valley.
Join us for a fun afternoon of a
classic game of pinochle. It is still
one of the country’s most popular
games. Every Tuesday from 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m. Call 530-477-5356 for
more information.
League of Women Voters of
Western Nevada County — 7
p.m., Sierra College Campus —
Multi Purpose Room, Nevada
County Campus, Grass Valley.
Snopes.com Managing Editor,
Brooke Binkowski & Nevada
County Scoopers, Randall
Finkelstein, take the stage to dis-
cuss Fake News in America.
Karaoke Night — 8 p.m., Dew
Drop Inn, 19729 Cerrito Rd., Grass
valley. Hosted Karaoke every
Tuesday night at the Dew Drop
Inn. Great crowed support for
both the expert and the newbie.
530-268-1065.
WEDNESDAY
Juliet and Homer Live — 5
p.m., 151 Union Square, 151 Mill
St., Grass Valley. Join us each
Wednesday with Juliet Gobert and
Homer Wills live. Americana, back
porch folk and more. Free event.
Ladies Night at the Movies —
Mystic Pizza — 7 p.m., Sierra
Cinemas, 840-C East Main St., Grass
Valley. Ladies, look no further for
a fun night out. Sierra Cinemas
invites you to the first Ladies Night
at the Movies series this September.
For four Wednesdays, the cinema
will screen a classic movie and
offer food and drink specials in
the CineCafe. Guests are invited
to come early for a drink and a
bite to eat, and stay for the 7 p.m.
movie. Admission to the film is only
$5. The series begins with Mystic
Pizza (1988), stars Julia Roberts in
her breakout role as one of three
sisters working at a pizza parlour
in Mystic, Connecticut. Funny,
romantic, and honest, Mystic Pizza
feels timeless but also fits into the
classic 1980s coming of age film
tradition. Mystic Pizza plays at 7
p.m. Wednesday.
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COOPER’S ALE HOUSE
235 Commercial
St., Nevada City
530-265-0116
http://coopersnclive.com
Tue & Thurs – Karaoke
Thurs Aug. 31 – Forrow and
the Peach – TBD 9 p.m. - $6.
Fri Sept. 1 – TBD.
Sat Sept. 2 – TBD
CRAZY HORSE
SALOON & GRILL
230 Commercial
St., Nevada City
530-265-4000
www.crazyhorsenc.com
Kitchen open late
Fri Sept. 1– Talking Dreads –
the songs of the Talking Heads
through reggae kaleidoscope
w/powerful, big band – 10 p.m.
- $15.
Sat Sept. 2 – Swoop Unit – 8
piece band from Bay area plays
funk, jazz and blues – 10 p.m.
- $10.
Sun Sept. 3 – Live Phish –
watch live streaming webcast
from Colorado – 7 p.m. - Free
FRIAR TUCK’S
RESTAURANT & BAR
111 N Pine St., Nevada City
530-265-9093
http://friartucks.com
GOLDEN ERA
309 Broad St., Nevada City
530-264-7048
www.goldeneralounge.
com
Please check our website for
our Music Calendar
Hours of operation are as
follows -
Tues-Thurs 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Fri & Sat 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Sun 4 – 10 p.m.
CALENDAR
HEY
BARS &
BISTROS!
Let us know
what’s going
on
at your place.
Be on this
page.
Contact
Leslie Robbins at
530-477-4225 or
email lrobbins@
theunion.com.
MCGEE’S
315 Broad St., Nevada City
530-265-3205
www.mcgeesannex.com
Come to McGee’s for the only
pool table & smoking deck in
town, sports on 4 HD TVs & 10’
projector screen, & weekend
nights party til you drop with
Trap, Rap, Top 40, Old School, &
Hip Hop D.J. j shows with black
lights, lasers, fog, & bubbles.
Fri Sept. 1 – TBD
Sat Sept. 2 – TBD
Friday & Saturday $5 Cover
Special 9 to 10:30 p.m. includes
1st drink - any drink!
Friday & Saturday Nights,
“Back Lounge” Party featuring
internet juke box, pool table,
smoking deck, and $2 shot
specials.
• Sunday & Monday Nights,
5pm-Close: “Industry Night” at
McGee’s – All night with drink
specials. “The pool is open”, Free
pool after 5pm and until 8pm on
Mondays & all night on Sunday.
All Bartenders, Chefs, Waiters
and Waitresses this is your night!
Pabst $1, & all well $2
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on the air
Still free, STILL FUN
KVMR Celtic youth arts program returns Sept. 29
By Steve Baker
Special to Prospector
Usually, there’s a price tag
attached to something like this,
even if it’s for kids (in this case,
ages 10-18).
But not KVMR’s annual Celtic
Festival Youth Art Program and
its array of free (yes, free) class-
es and workshops, coming up
late afternoon 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 29 at the Nevada
County Fairgrounds, just pre-
ceding the opening of the 21st
festival itself.
“Sure, they’re free, but free
with fun included and a great
learning experience, too,”
notes KVMR 89.5 FM volun-
teer broadcaster and Youth Art
Program coordinator Laurie
DesJardin. “Every year we’ve
expanded it a little.”
Like last year, when they
added a Celtic Art class, where
instructor Christine Nys says
“you can create a small shield,
necklace, bracelet or other sim-
ilar items, limited only by your
creativity.”
Says DesJardin, “Christine tai-
lors it to a variety of ages so no
one feels left out.”
NEW HARP WORKSHOP
This year, the newbie is Begin-
ning Harp, with Windham Hill
recording artist Lisa Lynne’s
pioneering “Hands on Harps”
workshop.
“She has a whole wonderful
way of teaching harp to kids who
have never played one,” said to
DesJardin.
“Lisa provides 15 beautiful
Celtic harps that sound lovely
at once,” she said. “She demon-
strates how easy it is to create
music on this beginner friendly
Prospector | Thursday, August 31, 2017 | 19
KNOW & GO
WHO: KVMR 89.5 FM Celtic Festival
WHAT: Youth Arts Program with free workshops in building tunes, sing-
ing, harp, magic, Irish step dancing and art.
WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29
WHERE: Nevada County Fairgrounds, McCourtney Road, Grass Valley.
COST: Free, but pre-registration is required.
INFO: www.kvmrcelticfestival.org/2016-youth-arts-program or click on
Youth Arts Program at top of the festival website or call 530-265-9073.
KVMR CELTIC YOUTH ART PROGRAM
SCHEDULE
Friday, Sept. 29, Nevada County Fairgrounds
Oak Grove Stage:
4 p.m. Beginning Harp Lisa Lynne
5 p.m. Build A Tune Sage Po, Nici Van Kriedt, Annette Dunklin
6 p.m. Singing Workshop Screaming Orphans
Ponderosa Hall:
4 p.m. Magic 1 (new only) Merloch Silvermaine
5 p.m. Magic 2 (previous) Merloch Silvermaine
6 p.m. Irish Step Dancing Nicole McKeever
Lawn Area Picnic Tables:
4 p.m. Celtic Art Christine Nys
5 p.m. Celtic Art Christine Nys
instrument.”
Main stage performers the RETURNING CLASSES
Screaming Orphans — four sis- Plus there’s the Build A Tune
ters from Ireland’s County Done- Workshop, this year featuring
gal will likely dazzle the young- ongoing Youth Performance
er crowd in this year’s Singing group teachers Nici Van Kriedt,
Workshop, according to Festival Sage Po and Annette Dunklin.
co-founder and yearly emcee Students from all levels of musical
Anne O’Dea Hestbeck, a County experience are welcome to bring
Clare, Ireland, native herself. instruments and learn a tradition- SUBMITTED PHOTO TO PROSPECTOR
“I just love them. They’re so al Celtic tune. Magician Merloch Silvermaine shows a card trick to participant Julia
natural, so full of energy, good Also back this year is the popu- Barbieri at a recent KVMR Celtic Festival Youth Arts Program.
vibes, and they’ve got an infec- lar Art of Magic 1 (for first timers)
tious way of playing the music,” and 2 (for previous attendees) Nicole McKeever from the Sac- purchase a one-day Youth Ticket
said Hestbeck. “Airs, ballads, with Merloch Silvermaine, with a ramento-based McKeever School to the Celtic Festival itself for
reels, they amp it up.” limit of 30 students each. Students of Irish Dance will once again $5.
“They’ll simply inspire young learn a scripted card magic rou- offer a class in the traditional
people,” she adds. “They’re all tine, and there will be an informal Irish performance dance. On The Air is a weekly irreverent
self-taught on multiple instru- gathering for advanced magic af- While the classes are free, look at Nevada City’s volunteer-
ments, too.” terwards, according to organizers. pre-registration is required on- driven, eclectic community
“And they (the Orphans) have And, of course, what Celtic line at www.kvmrcelticfestival. radio station at 89.5 FM and
the same independent spirit and Youth Art Program wouldn’t be org or by calling 530-265-9073. streaming at kvmr.org. Complete
drive as we (KVMR) have … ,” complete without, duh, Irish Step Youth Art Program par- KVMR schedule available at the
said Hestbeck. Dancing? ticipants also are eligible to station’s website, www.kvmr.org.
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events
A familiar theatre with a new name
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The beloved “Magic Theatre” is getting a face lift and a new name, which will now be
known as “The Onyx.”
Don’t miss this
opportunity
to reach out
NEVADA COUNTY
to our local
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community! RANCHER
A publication about our area’s
farm and ranching heritage
Featuring:
· Equine therapy
· Family farm collaborations
· So you think you can farm?
· A day in the life of a rancher
· Alpaca farm and spinnery
· The historic Reader Ranch
· Nevada County Farm Bureau
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· And more …
DISTRIBUTION:
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throughout Nevada County.
TO ADVERTISE:
Contact Natalie Hannah Publication will be distributed this
530-477-4250 • nhannah@theunion.com October as well as will be online.
Submitted to Prospector while the new room will MORE INFO
be called “The Dream Fans are invited to stay
The Magic Theatre, a Theatre.” connected through The
beloved and independent “Over the 16 years I’ve Onyx Theatre’s social
community movie-house, had the pleasure of owning media channels at:
has unveiled plans for the Magic we’ve constant- Facebook: https://
major renovation and ly made improvements, www.facebook.com/
upgrades, including an ad- but I’m most proud of and TheOnyxTheatre/
ditional screening room, an excited about this meta- Twitter: https://twitter.
expanded menu, roomier, morphosis …” says owner com/OnyxTheatre
comfy seating, two remod- Jeffrey Clark. “The Magic Instagram: https://www.
eled restrooms, and signifi- will still literally be inside instagram.com/the_
cantly, a name change. The Onyx, but now we’re onyx_theatre/ and online
Upon reopening, Ne- going to give people an at www.theonyxtheatre.
vada City’s independent opportunity to experience com
art-house cinema will be going to the movies in a
known as The Onyx. new, more comfortable and “Our consultant on this
Meanwhile, and honor- very fun way.” project, Jerry Harrah, has
ing it’s heritage, one of the “The sound and picture built literally hundreds of
two screening rooms will be in our screening rooms will cinemas and home theater
called “The Magic Theatre,” be incredible,” Clark said. screening rooms, including
for Disney Studios and Bill
Gates. He’s helped us do
this the right way. And with
the additional screen, we’ll
be able to showcase more
films, while holding over
popular titles so everyone
gets a chance to experience
them. We can’t wait to re-
open our doors!”
The theatre is still in the
remodel stage and plans to
open around mid October.
Sheri Cutter, MSPT, Owner For more information
about The Onyx, contact
Greg Gilbert, L.Ac.
Celine Negrete at celine@
Chris Drake, OTR theonyxtheatre.com;
530-205-8913.
Kimberly Arnett, PTA
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EVENTS

The French connection

Malakoff’s French Connection Festival:
Historic Research Sparks Artistic Surge
Submitted to Prospector
When archeologist Mark
Selverston embarked on his
2014 investigation of the
French contributions and
historical presence at Mal-
akoff Diggins State Histor-
ic Park, he couldn’t have
known the eventual impact
of his team’s findings.
The State Park spon-
sored study sheds a light
on a still-little-known
corner of Nevada County,
to reveal compelling stories
of ingenuity, hardship, dis-
covery, and achievement.
One aspect of the schol-
arly work has inspired local
artist Laura Jane Coats to
write an original script,
fashion a marionette stage
and fabricate marionettes
to demonstrate and bring
to life the origination of
the name “Malakoff.”
Coats has immersed
herself in the time imme-
diately following the end of
the Crimean War in 1855,
imagining the Nevada
County atmosphere, and
creating a fun, informative,
and powerful representa-
tion of Malakoff Village
and the real persona of
Madame Auguste, pro-
prietress of the Hotel de
France.
The play, “How Malakoff
Got its Name” will have its
world premiere at 2 p.m.
Sept. 9, at Malakoff Dig-
gins State Historic Park.
In addition to the mari-
onette show, popular local
band Beaucoup Chapeaux
will be contributing to the
festive atmosphere, provid-
ing their special brand of
jubilant and lively eastern
European gypsy and world
music, on accordion, fiddle,
guitar, and clarinet.
To honor the French
culture theme, the band
will be adding a few choice
18th and 19th century
French Canadian tunes to
their repertoire.
Park volunteers will
showcase the historic
buildings and provide his-
toric ambiance in period
dress. Guided hikes to
the new panels, French-
themed picnic style food
and beverages, a kid zone
with crafts and activities
centered on French cul-
ture and gold mining era
pursuits will round out the
day.
The event is free to the
public, and supported by
the efforts of the Friends of
North Bloomfield and Mal-
akoff Diggins. For more
information on Malakoff ’s
French Connection event,
visit http://malakoffdig-
ginsstatepark.org.
Friends of North Bloom-
field and Malakoff Diggins
mission statement: We
enhance the interpretive
experience for visitors,
KNOW & GO
WHAT: Malakoff’s French
Connection Festival
WHEN: Saturday, Sept.
9 from 11 a.m. until 4:30
p.m.
WHERE: Malakoff Diggins
State Historic Park, 23579
North Bloomfield Road,
Nevada City.
COST: $5 for parking
promote park-based ed-
ucation for learners of
all ages, and support and
preserve the natural and
cultural resources of Mala-
koff Diggins State Historic
Park. They also assist other
cooperative associations
and the State Park System
mission for the benefit of
the public.
Malakoff’s French
Connection Festival kicks
off at 11 a.m. Saturday,
Sept. 9.
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EVENTS

Big reveal with NCTV

N
evada County Televi-
sion & Digital Media
Center hosted a big
reveal recently. After
several months spent immersed in
a construction zone, the staff, vol-
unteers and board of NCTV held
an open house for the community.
Guests toured our new state-of-
the-art editing suite, which looks
more akin to the bridge of Star Trek
and features both Mac and PC plat-
forms along with a smorgasbord of
editing software.
Visitors to the open house also
toured our new studio, which is now
outfitted with a wrap around green
screen, also known as a “cyclorama.”
This cyclorama enables video pro-
ducers to create numerous special
effects, where they can superimpose
images of the Grand Canyon or the
Golden Gate Bridge in the back-
ground using special editing tools.
Visitors were impressed and
inspired, and are now visualizing
all the potential NCTV has for be-
coming a digital media hub in our
community.
Part of that potential is already
in motion — from the buzz created
by the Thru the Lens filmmak-
ers as they wrap up filming in our
area, to the new “All Things Digital”
club facilitated by Station Manager
and Executive Director Ramona
Howard.
“All Things Digital” is a loose
collaboration of photographers, vid-
eographers, artists, and other digital
media enthusiasts who meet at Ne-
vada County Television at 6 p.m., the
second Monday of every month.
It’s a chance for creative folks to
“learn new skills, hang with others
and collaborate on projects.” The
next “All Things Digital” meeting
takes place at Nevada County Tele-
vision on Sept. 11.
In this month’s column, Anna
Locks-Morton, the author of “The
Ballad of Cheese Lewis,” takes her
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NCTV Talk
turn under the limelight.
Locks-Morton is a local thes-
pian who has appeared in plays
produced by LeGacy Productions
and the Nevada County Performing
Arts Guild.
This is her first time making a
film, although Locks-Morton has SUBMITTED PHOTO TO PROSPECTOR
plenty of experience behind the A scene from “The Ballad of Cheese Lewis.”
scenes, including set building and
choreography. Locks-Morton’s pro- She recruited local actors Brian discounts and a chance to purchase
duction is a family affair with her Arnold and Camille Collings to play reserved seating.
husband and children assisting in the adult leads. We are pleased to announce that
all aspects of filming. Much of the “She and Brian were hilarious,” our VIP After Party, a meet and
filming took place on her property said Locks-Morton. greet with filmmakers and cast, is
outside of Nevada City. Tickets for the Thru the Lens gala confirmed to take place at 151 Union
For one scene, the entire family premiere are available at Brown Pa- Square, just steps from the Del Oro.
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THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS

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