Things to do: Nov. 9, 2012

ON GOING
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Sunburst Clay and Glass, 429 Main St. in the Fairchild Building in Placerville, is open Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by to view the works of Suzanne Haydu. For more information call 530-417-0744.

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Pop Art Gallery and Custom Framing, 254 Main St. in Placerville, is featuring the works of Gary Houston. The Portland based artists hand-pulled silkscreened music posters are vivid in color. His posters feature the famous faces of Jimi Hendrix, Willie Nelson and hundreds more. For more information call 530-622-1235.

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Gold Country Artists Gallery, 379 Main St. in Placerville, through Dec. 2, is featuring the unique and original pottery of Lisa Bone. Bone creates exquisite rake and other saggar fired pottery and uses intricate carving and glazing techniques. The gallery is also featuring the outstanding photography of Soroush Mostafanejad. He seeks out unusual subjects and exciting color and then with his professional photographic techniques and modern computer technology enhances and prints his own work on canvas. The gallery of professional artists is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours until 9 p.m. for Third Saturday Art Walk on Nov. 17. For more information call 530-642-2944.

FRIDAY
Synapse Wines, 304 Main St. in Placerville, presents music by Bob Rawleigh on Friday, Nov. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. On Saturday, Nov. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. Anne Roos is playing. There is no cover charge. For more information call 530-626-9463.

El Dorado High School’s Theater Arts Department, 561 Canal St. in Placerville, is presenting “Rimers of Eldritch” at the El Dorado High School Black Box Theater on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9 and 10, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. For more information call 530-622-3634 ext. 1191.

SATURDAY
Holly’s Hill Vineyards, 3680 Leisure Lane in Placerville, is having a Holiday Release Party and Cheese and Wine Pairing on Saturday, Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 11. There will be a five-course cheese and wine pairing presented by Dedrick’s Cheese Shop and gift ideas by Scott Evans, author of Tragic Flaws and First Folio; Elena Tucker, Beads on Fire Jewelry; John Getchel Photography; and Winterhill Olive Oil. There is no cost for club members and $5 per person for the public. No reservations are needed. For more details call 530-344-0227.

Sierra Oaks Estates, 8171 Mt. Aukum Road in Mount Aukum, is having its post-harvest party Saturday, Nov. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be deep-fried turkey, pumpkin soup, harvest salad, pumpkin bars and lots of good wine. Lorren Gonzales and friends will be entertaining. There is no charge to club members, bring guests for $10 each. To make a reservation call 530-620-7079.

The first Placerville Rotary Club Casino Night is Saturday, Nov. 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 4561 Greenstone Road in Placerville. Tickets are $50.

PJ’s Roadhouse, 5641 Mother Lode Drive in Placerville, is having music by Nothin’ Personal on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 9 p.m. There is a $5 cover. On Thursday, Nov. 15 is DJ Old Griff at 9 p.m. There is no cover. For more information call 530-626-0336.