The acoustic jazz trio Jazz Gitan is appearing at Zia’s, 312 Main St. in Placerville, on Saturday, March 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. The group is an acoustic jazz trio that carries on the tradition of gypsy swing created by Django Reinhardt together with Stephane Grappelli during their domination of the Paris jazz scene in [...]

Kevin and Kimberly Fuller of New Florence, Pa. and John and Barbara Gordon of Pollock Pines are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Kayla Marie Fuller of New Florence, Pa. and Andrew James Gordon of Cap May, N.J. The bride is a 2005 graduate of Laurel Valley Middle High School in New Florence, [...]

Army Pfc. Moises I. Fonseca has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, [...]

Paco Peña,”Best Flamenco Guitarist of the Year” as judged by readers of Guitar magazine, comes to Three Stages in Folsom for one night only on Monday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Beginning their current tour in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Paco Peña and his sextet brings the true spirit of flamenco [...]

What: Gabriel Silva and Sue Ann Pinner in concert Who: El Dorado County Community Concert Association Where: Union Mine High School, Theater at the Mine, 6530 Koki Lane in El Dorado When: Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. Information: Normadene Carpenter at 530-622-4218 Acclaimed American tenor Gabriel Silva and international recording star, composer and Emmy Award-winner Sue Ann Pinner will [...]

“Too Marvelous for Words” presents some of the much-loved songs of Johnny Mercer — one of America’s great lyricists — and captures them at their most intimate. Linda Purl and Lee Lessack return to Three Stages in a powerhouse evening, dedicated to the heartwarming music of Georgia’s favorite son. Four-time Academy Award-winning songwriter Johnny Mercer [...]

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are pleased to announce that the de Young Museum will be the first North American venue to present “Girl with a Pearl Earring: Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis,” a selection of paintings from the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis, The Hague on Jan. 26. The de Young will host 35 paintings [...]

California Musical Theatre will no longer produce shows in the 200-seat Cosmopolitan Cabaret, according to CMT Executive Producer Richard Lewis. “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” which ran from Sept. 28 through Nov. 18, was the final show produced by CMT at the venue, located at 10th and K streets in downtown Sacramento. Paragary [...]

The Placerville Natural Foods Co-op and the Cedar Springs Waldorf School are collaborating on a holiday bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cedar Springs Waldorf School, 6029 Gold Meadows Road in Placerville. The Holiday Market and Bazaar is a great opportunity to pick up some unique and hand-made holiday gifts, [...]

SACRAMENTO — The California State University, Sacramento’s baroque ensemble, Camerata Capistrano, is performing Sunday, Dec. 9, at Sacramento State’s Capistrano Hall Room 151 starting at 4 p.m. Among the many numbers the group will play are Telemann’s “Water Music,” Handel’s “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba,” Vivaldi’s “Concerto for Strings,” and Johann Christian Bach’s “Grand Overture [...]

“Saturday Demo Days” continue at the Art On the Divide Co-op Gallery on both Saturday, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. Gallery members hope visitors will take the opportunity to visit the gallery and see these artists demonstrating their creative process. The schedule for Dec. 8 is as follows: 11 a.m. — Susan Polstra, well-known watercolor [...]

When his reindeer are resting, St. Nick rides the rails, using clean, reliable electric railways to get around. Meet Santa at the Western Railway Museum on three Saturdays, Dec.8, 15 and 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be hot cocoa, hot cider, and story readings for kids provided by the Solano County [...]

A jam-packed holiday season of family-friendly activities, concerts, theater performances, parades and train rides with Santa are scheduled for Carson City now through the New Year. The Sierra Nevada Ballet will present the popular, “Peanutcracker — The Story in Nut Shell” with two shows at the Carson City Community Center on Dec. 1 at 2 [...]

What: Brothers of the Baladi Who: The Cozmic Café Where: The Cozmic Café, 594 Main St. in Placerville When: Saturday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 for general admission Information: 530-642-8481 or visit ourcoz.com Brothers of the Baladi, a 2008 Grammy nominated band, returns to the Cozmic Café, 594 Main St. in Placerville on Saturday Nov. 10. The [...]

It was about this time a few years ago that my husband first mentioned his burning desire to plant an orchard in our backyard. My first thought was, you want to do what? We had just moved into our house and were barely unpacked, let alone ready to tackle a major backyard project. I say [...]

All Star Gymnastics and Cheer invites every goblin to the annual Halloween festivities at 6160 Enterprise Drive, Suite A in Diamond Springs, on Friday, Oct. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. Join the All Star Gymnastic Team for a safe night of fun and excitement. The Halloween event is designed to entertain kids of all [...]

SACRAMENTO — The Crocker Art Museum will hold its annual Art and Antiques Show and Sale starting Friday, Oct, 26 to Sunday, Oct. 28. Since 1971, the Art and Antiques Show and Sale has been a local treasure where visitors can find collector items; from vintage jewelry to antique furniture and more, while supporting the [...]

STATELINE, Nev. — A $10,000 cash prize and a wild night full of surreal costume get-ups are guaranteed to make more than a few heads spin as the 34th annual Freaker’s Ball returns to MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa. The Lake Tahoe legendary Halloween event is Saturday, Oct. 27. For more than three decades, Tahoe [...]

Fifty-five Placer County artists are creating new work and readying their studios for PlacerArts’ 19th annual Autumn Art Studios Tour, set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many artists will open their private studios for the weekend, while others will participate in group shows at [...]

Tickets are on sale for the seventh annual Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend on Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 6 and 7. Perfect for foodies, wine and beer enthusiasts and travelers looking for a weekend getaway or a chance to explore an off-the-beaten trail, this annual agri-tourism adventure showcases 28 participating wineries and specialty farms throughout [...]