Things to do: March 15, 2013

ONGOING

Gold Country Artists Gallery, 379 Main St. in Placerville, through March 31, is featuring photographer Kelly Morris. His beautiful landscapes and wildlife scenes demonstrate his passion for the medium. The gallery is also featuring the abstract paintings of Randy Honerlah. For more information call 530-642-2944 or visit the Website goldcountryartistsgallery.com.
Pop Art Gallery and Custom Framing, 254 Main St. in Placerville, is featuring the works of Anna Callahan. With spring comes new life and new works by the artist. She has three new pieces available in print form at Pop Art. Her work displays her love of nature with an abstract edge. For more information call 530-622-1235.

FRIDAY

Powell’s Steamer Company and Pub, 425 Main St. in Placerville, is having music by Out of the Blue on Saturday, March 16 at 9 p.m.; Doug Not Josh on Sunday, March 17 at 1 p.m.; and Frankie Soul and No Control on Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m. To get a full schedule of musical entertainment call 530-626-1091.

Synapse Wines, 304 Main St. in Placerville, presents music by Celtic harpist, Anne Roos on March 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and poetic singer/songwriter Sandra Delores on Saturday, March 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is no cover charge. For more information call 530-626-9463.

The Wine Smith, 346 Main St. in Placerville, is having music by Tiffani Shiro and Hugh Hoeger on Friday, March 15; Bill Gunn on Saturday, March 23; and Sunday afternoon trivia. For more information call 530-622-0516.

PJ’s Roadhouse, 5641 Mother Lode Drive in Placerville, is having music by Island of Black and White on Friday, March 15 at 9 p.m. There is a $5 cover. On Saturday, March 16 Dogfood, Lonely Kings and Point Dexter is playing at 9 p.m. There is a $5 cover. For more information call 530-626-0336.

Red Hawk Casino, 1 Red Hawk Parkway in Shingle Springs, features free entertainment every Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Maxx Cabello, Jr. (blues, rock, soul) Friday and Saturday, March 15 and 16; Audioboxx (classic rock, rock) Friday and Saturday, March 15 and 16; Black Irish (music of Ireland) Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Kenny Frye (country) Sunday, March 17; Apple Z (classic rock, top 40) Monday through Thursday, March 18 through 21. For more information call the Red Hawk Casino at 888-5REDHWK, 888-573-3495 or visit redhawkcasino.com.

Findleton Estate Winery, 3500 Carson Road, is having Garratt Wilken performing on Friday, March 15 at 6;30 p.m. and Garratt and Friends on Sunday, March 17 for a fun St. Patrick’s Day party at 2 p.m. For more information call 530-644-4018 or 530-644-0714.

SATURDAY
Beemer’s Winery, 3500 Carson Road in Camino, is having Dana LaBlanc playing rock and roll on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Pull a shamrock and win. For more information call 530-647-8466.

Grace Patriot Wines, 2701 Carson Road in Placerville, is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a toast the Irish on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 530-642-8424.

Holly’s Hill Vineyards, 3680 Leisure Lane in the Pleasant Valley area, is having a Viognier Celebration on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17. There will be three new wines for spring. For tickets and more information visit winery@hollyshill.com or call 530-344-0227.

Winery by the Creek, 8085 Perry Creek Road in Fair Play, is having a Salon Tasting with Charles B. Mitchell on Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m. To attend call 530-620-2402.

Single Leaf Vineyards and Winery, 7480 Fairplay Road in Fair Play, is starting its 20th anniversary celebration with a “Sweet Emotions” weekend, March 16 and 17. Enjoy port, chocolate, nuts and cheese featuring a vertical tasting of Single Leaf’s port wines from 1992. For more details call 530-620-3545.

Oakstone Winery, 6470 Irish Acres Road in Fair Play, is having a 16th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the barrel room. There is no charge and no reservations are needed to attend this big party. For more information call 530-620-5303.

Synapse Wines, 304 Main St. in Placerville, is having an artist’s reception with Suzanne Haydu on Saturday, March 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information call 530-626-9463.

The Pleasant Valley Grange No. 675, 4765 Pleasant Valley Road, is having the 23rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Pioneer Lions Fundraiser Saturday. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a social hour and dinner to follow. Tickets are $20 each. For tickets and more information call Keith Hunderfund at 530-620-6705.

SUNDAY
Hartwick House, 6237 Pleasant Valley Road in El Dorado, is featuring Leslie Fryer, an extremely talented, local artist. She handcrafts fine jewelry from vintage pieces and found objects. She has an incredible sense of style and her creations are truly one of a kind. Meet the artist Sunday, March 17, from 2 to 6 p.m. for an afternoon party to celebrate this gifted local artist. Hartwick House specializes in home and garden decor and is open Sunday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Saturdays. For more information call 530-622-2840.