Things to do: Aug. 10, 2012

ONGOING
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The Placerville Downtown Association is presenting Banners on Parade on Main Street through Oct. 20. This event will feature painted banners on the light posts on Main Street. For more information call the Placerville Downtown Association at 530-672-3436.

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Gold Country Artists Gallery, 379 Main St. in Placerville, through Sept. 2, will feature Donna Bamford, a new artists in the gallery. Bamford creates original sculptural forms in mixed media using clay, painting and a variety of natural materials. Oil painter, Bruce Gruenzel is also featured. For more information call 530-642-2944.

FRIDAY

Synapse Wines, 304 Main St. in Placerville, presents music by Joaquin Fioresi on Friday ,Aug. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. Jana Christene is playing. There is no cover charge. For more information call 530-626-9463.

The Sierra Banquet Center, Log Cabin Café, 3220 Pondorado Road in Camino, is having a Summer Dance with music by Chad Stalzer Productions on Friday, Aug. 10 from 7 to 10 p.m. Wine, beer and food are available from 4:30 p.m. For more information call 530-644-0345.

Red Hawk Casino, 1 Red Hawk Parkway, features an exciting line-up of entertainment at the Stage Bar: Kyle Williams (acoustic, pop, soul) Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10 and 11; Brodie Stewart (country) Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10 and 11; Robbie Walden and The Gunslingers (country) Sunday, Aug. 12; Buddy Emmer Band (blues, classic rock, top 40) Monday through Thursday, Aug. 13 to 16. For more information on Red Hawk Casino 888-5REDHWK 888-573-3495 or visit redhawkcasino.com.

Snooty Frog, 3330 Coach Lane in Cameron Park, is having music by rising star Brooke Gaines on Friday, Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 530-677-9025.

SATURDAY
Love and Light — a special benefit concert for Amber is Saturday, Aug. 11 from noon to 8 p.m. at Green Giant Hydroponics, 7312 Highway 49 in Lotus. Music will be by Lonely Avenue, Daddy Chillin, Bone MacDonald and special guest Maxwell Hughes. Oran Miller will be doing performance art. There will be a barbecue, kids activities, prizes and fun. For more information call Tonya at 916-745-5512.

Crystal Basin Cellars and Bistro, 3550 Carson Road in Camino, is presenting Jelly Side Down playing classic rock and roll on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Come and have a jelly good time. For more information call 530-647-1767.

Saturday Night in the Park, at the El Dorado Hills Community Park, 1021 Harvard Way, is Saturday, Aug. 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. This popular event has lots of fun, people, food, entertainment, wine tasting, free giveaways, prizes and live music. For more information contact amanda@eldoradohillschamber.org or call 916-933-1335.

Outdoor Projector Movies at the El Dorado County Library, 345 Fair Lane, is screening “Lassie’s Greatest Adventure” at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11.  Special guest Sharon Evans, a Placerville resident who was one of the Lassie trainers will be at the library.  She has worked in film and TV, and has trained a variety of animals. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Snack bar is available. Donations benefit Friends of the Library. For titles call 530-621-3012.

SPEAR presents a Wine and Olive Oil Tasting event with appetizers, desserts, fancy chocolates and music on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 4360 Town Center Drive in El Dorado Hills. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Proceeds help children who may be at risk. For more information call Vivian at 530-677-2119.

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Concerts in the Pines at Pony Express Plaza (between Los Hermanos and Reibes Auto Parts) in Pollock Pines, features a Back to School Party on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on the grassy area. Bring a blanket and picnic and enjoy a night under the sky and pines. For more information call 530-613-1332.

Powell’s Steamer Company and Pub, 425 Main St. in Placerville, is presenting music by Out of the Blue on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 9 p.m.; Doug Not Josh on Sunday, Aug. 12 at 1 p.m. and Frankie Soul on Thursday, Aug. 16. To get a full schedule of musical entertainment call 530-626-1091.

TUESDAY
Durango’s Mexican Restaurant, 263 Placerville Drive, is featuring Eric Hill and Jonny Mojo on Taco Tuesdays during August. Music is from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information call 530-626-0841.

THURSDAY
El Dorado Hills Town Center presents free Thursday concerts “Live on the Boulevard” every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Steven Young Amphitheater. On Aug. 16 Todd Morgan and the Emblems is playing. For more details and to check out the entire entertainment schedule visit Town Center’s Website at eldoradohillstowncenter.com or call 916-932-2150.