Things to do: Aug. 24, 2012

ONGOING
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Gold Country Artists Gallery, 379 Main St. in Placerville, through Sept. 2, is featuring Donna Bamford, a new artist 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. His realistic style is influenced by the old Dutch and Russian masters. For more information call 530-642-2944 or visit the Website goldcountryartistsgallery.com.

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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. A walking tour map of these artful pieces will be available at several Main Street locations. At the end of the show, the banners will be auctioned on Oct. 20 at the Art and Wine Festival. For more information call the Placerville Downtown Association at 530-672-3436.

FRIDAY
The Cozmic Café, 594 Main St., presents MerryGold and Melody Walker on Friday, Aug. 24, at 7:30 p.m. There is a $10 cover. For more information visit thecozmiccafe.com or call 530-642-8481.

PJ’s Roadhouse, 5641 Mother Lode Drive, is having music by Element of Souls on Friday, Aug. 24 at 9 p.m. There is a $5 cover. DJ Old Griff is appearing on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 9 p.m. There is no cover. On Thursday, Aug. 30 is DJ Marina at 9 p.m. There is no cover. For more information call 530-626-0336.

Red Hawk Casino, 1 Red Hawk Parkway, blends a full complement of gaming excitement with the natural beauty of Northern California. The casino features an exciting line-up of entertainment at the Stage Bar: Audioboxx (rock, classic rock, pop) Friday and Saturday, Aug. 24 and 25;
ESP Trio (classic rocket Top 40) Friday and Saturday, Aug. 24 and 25;
Jackson Michelson (country) Sunday, Aug. 26; and Chris Gardner (country) Monday through Thursday, Aug. 27 through 30. For more information on Red Hawk Casino 888-5REDHWK, 888-573-3495 or visit redhawkcasino.com.

The Sierra Nevada House, 835 Lotus Road in Coloma, features dinner and music by local classic rock, blues, folk, R&B and jazz musicians on Friday and Saturday. The Café is open from 5 to 10 p.m. and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. The music for Friday, Aug. 24 is Greg Costa and Saturday, Aug. 25 is Double Shots. There is no cover charge. For more information call 530-626-8096.

SATURDAY
A Mega Reunion at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville, is Saturday, Aug. 25. Students who attended Ponderosa, Oak Ridge or El Dorado high school between 1983 to 1990 are invited for a day and evening of fun, visiting and dancing. Check in starts at 10 a.m. There will be activities during the day, food by Twice Baked Potato and music in the evening by Inspector 71. Cost is $35 per person or $60 for a couple. Call 208-389-9094.

Lava Cap Winery, 2221 Fruitridge Road, presents music by Caroll Tuttle Trio on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic to go with your favorite Lava Cap wine. Call Lava Cap Winery at 530-621-0175 or visit lavacap.com.

Concerts in the Pines at Pony Express Plaza (by Reibes Auto Parts) in Pollock Pines, features Singing 4 Supper on Saturday, Aug. 25 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.

Fenton Herriott Vineyards, 120 Jacquier Court in Placerville, is having a Hawaiian Luau on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Celebrate the summer and upcoming harvest Hawaiian style with wine and plenty of Hawaiian style food along with Hawaiian music and dancers. For tickets and ticket information call 530-642-2021.

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. Mojo and Hill perform acoustic blues, folk, and classic rock with Eric Hill on harmonica/flute/vocals, and Jonny Mojo on acoustic guitar/vocals. 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. 30 The Rhythm Riders is playing. Bring out a blanket, chairs and picnic to enjoy the summer night under the stars with family and friends. For more details and to check out the entire entertainment schedule visit Town Center’s Website at eldoradohillstowncenter.com or call 916-932-2150.