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BIke Month Amgen Mayor’s ride Hangtown MX Folsom bike founders turns 50

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BIG!Story and photos by Bill Sullivan Amgen, Great Scott, Mayor’s Ride top Folsom events for ‘18

As youngsters, it was truly our first form of independence, we hopped on our prized two-wheeled possession to cruise the neighborhood. For many, our first bikes were hand-me-downs from our siblings, they had chrome fenders and a banana seat and other historically hideous features that are now referred to as “vintage.”

8 | Folsom Lake Entertainer ■ Bike Month Amgen amps up Bike Month This year, Bike Month takes on a whole new level in Folsom as the Amgen Tour of California returns after a one-year hiatus. This year makes the 13th edition of America’s premier cycling stage race and will kick off on May 13 in Long Beach, making its way to Folsom on May 18 and ending in Sacramento on May 19. “I think it reveals what a great host city Folsom has been over the years for the largest continental cycling event,” said Erin Gorrell, co-owner of Folsom Bike. “It allows us to demonstrate worldwide the enthusiasm this community has for cycling in general as well as the remarkable landscape and terrain in our area that is so conducive to epic cycling adventures.” Throughout seven stages over seven days, the world’s best cyclists will contest more than 600 miles of road- ways, highways and coastlines. The 2018 edition will mark the third time in race history that the peloton will travel the Golden State from south to north. Stage 6 will bring the tour to Folsom on Friday, May 18, where it will use part of Folsom’s new Johnny Cash Trail, and the world’s top riders will roll out en route to Lake Tahoe. The day will begin with a breakfast at 8 a.m. at Rodeo Park, and will give the community an exclusive opportu- nity to see many of the professional riders. The race itself will begin with a “Neutral Roll-out” at 9:45 a.m. and will be led by racers who have won various categories up until Stage 6. “You can come early and join the meet and greet with the riders, get an autograph, talk with them, and have Story and photos by Bill Sullivan some breakfast,” said Robert Goss, director of the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department. “It’s a great opportu- nity to see the riders up close when they are relaxed and willing to talk before the ride.” While most of us did outgrow playing with Hot Wheels, dolls and This early morning start is different than the past three Legos, cycling is something many never outgrow. While some may instances Folsom hosted the Tour of California — in 2011, no longer ride a bike in their day-to-day lives, there is a good chance which was a pass-through; and in 2014 and 2016, which they long to hop on one again, and remember, once you learn, you were time trails. Unlike the past years, road closures will never forget. be short. In Folsom, it is safe to say the majority population partakes in Once the departure begins, the riders will make their cycling at one level or another and May is the perfect time to get way down the Johnny Cash Trail, over the new Robber’s outside on your own or with friends and family to celebrate Bike Ravine Bridge and under Prison Road. When they reach Month as it should be celebrated. E. Natoma, they will turn right and then make a left Bike month is an area campaign that encourages everyone to leave onto Green Valley Road, which is where the official zero the four-wheeled form of transportation home and hop aboard a kilometer start point is. bike for as much travel as possible. It doesn’t matter if it’s a joy ride Following Green Valley Road, Stage 6 will take riders with the family or one of our fabulous trails, an organized group ride through Placerville to Pleasant Valley Road, Sly Park Road or a commute to work. The fact is Folsom just has more opportuni- and onto Mormon Emigrant Trail, leading the cyclists ties to celebrate the season than most cities. through Tragedy Springs and Kirkwood. After, the route takes the contestants through Hope Valley to Sheridan,

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and as they cross into Nevada, they will finish with a categorized one climb at Daggett, finishing in South Lake Tahoe. The overall race winner will likely be determined by this stage and the final miles into South Lake Tahoe. For those interested in participating in the morning breakfast party at Rodeo Park, Stafford Street will be closed to vehicles. Limited parking will be available. Goss said everyone is en- couraged to ride their bike to the event, as there will be bike parking available. According to the Folsom Join the community on the Great Scott Ride Municipal Landscape Ser- vices Division, there will be If you’re looking for a really unique group ride, Bike Month kicks off with two very special events in Folsom. The multiple observation spots Great Scott Bike and Walk offers an opportunity where you can enjoy a day of riding with family and friends in a for those who do not plan to long Folsom tradition. Many city leaders take part in this grand affair that is free to the public and enjoyed by all attend the breakfast party. ages and levels of riders. Some of the suggested The Great Scott Bike and Walk event takes riders on 30 miles of country roads on the south side of Folsom that observation spots include will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. May 6. The road closure and a speed limit makes this event fun for along the Johnny Cash Trail, the entire family. Cyclists can choose the distance they want to ride within the 30 mile stretch of Scott Road. For but not on the trail, the entry information on this event go to BikeGreatScott.com. corner of Natoma and East Natoma streets at the future Johnny Cash Park; along the north side of E. Natoma Street; the corner of Blue Ravine Road and E. Natoma Street; along Green Valley Road, as well as on top of the Morman Island Auxiliary Dam. The Stage 6 event will be internationally televised from 2 to 4 p.m. on the day of the race on NBC.

Ride with the Mayor: Mayor Steve Miklos, left, and Director of Parks and Recreation Robert Goss look forward to being joined by the public on May 11 for the 11th annual Mayor’s Ride.

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Hit the street and trails on your own

If you aren’t up for one of the big group rides this month, there is plenty of options to his the streets on your own in Folsom. The City of Folsom offers hundreds of miles of options between bike friendly roads and trails. In the city alone, over 30 miles of trail are designated Class I Bike Paths, all very well maintained and continue to grow. In addition to the Class I routes, more than 67 miles of local riding territory consists of quality Class II Bike Paths that share the road with rider and motorists to share the space throughout the city. When you add in another 30 miles or more of paved trails, known as the American River Bike Trail, that connects with our trails, it becomes pretty obvious that Folsom offers more road cycling real estate than any one person can accomplish in a day. There is plenty of scenery along the routes from the streams and scenes of the Willow Humbug Creek, to those that parallel the American River, such as the popular Natomas Loop. Be sure to check out Folsom’s newest addition to the trail system, the Johnny Cash trail that connect the trails in the historic district on a trek that will take you all the way over Folsom Dam. There are others that go through the area’s Historic District and can connect a rider to downtown Sacramento. Regardless of the route, the surroundings are beautiful this time of year. Ride with the Mayor

On Thursday, May 11, join Mayor Steve Miklos on the 11th annual Folsom Ride with the Mayor event. This longtime traditional ride starts in Historic Folsom near Mike’s Bikes, where riders enjoy bever- ages and snacks from Karen’s Bakery and departs at 8:30 a.m. for a 30-mile route to Discovery Park in Sacramento. Once at their destina- tion, riders enjoy a complimentary lunch provided by the May is Bike Month organizers. After being re-elected as mayor this year, Miklos is ready for the journey this year, fresh off recovering from knee surgery himself, his participation clearly illustrates this ride is open to anyone of any level. “This is a fun ride with plenty of professional riders to keep the pace below the bike trail speed limit so all can enjoy the scenery along the way and not get lost,” said Miklos. “Please come out and enjoy what we have in nature’s backyard; get in some good exercise and meet and network with fellow riders. Light rail tickets will be provided for those who wish not to make the ride back to Folsom and don’t otherwise have transportation back.

May 2018 | 11 ■ Bike Month Do it in the dirt The Folsom area also offers a menagerie of opportunities for mountain bikers looking to get off the beaten path. From many of the designated paved trails, one can drop off to enjoy miles of scenic, single tracks through the areas of Willow Creek, down along the American River and around Folsom Lake. Here, riders can ultimately travel through Folsom, Granite Bay and even into El Dorado County in one single ride that travels around the lake and deep into the woods of its surroundings. The Granite Bay trail is one of the area’s most popular rides for all ages. Located on the north shore of the lake, the Granite Bay Trail is a great place for beginning riders and families to enjoy single-track riding that isn’t too daunting. The Brown’s Ravine Trail off Dike 8 is 3.5-mile single-track ride great for even the novice cyclist. It begins at Folsom Point and goes across the Morman Island auxiliary dam, also known as Dike 8. Once you cross the dam you will enjoy rolling single-track trails for three to four miles into Brown’s Ravine. Skunk Hollow Trail satisfies those looking for a more challeng- ing off-road ride — a fun ride that goes through some local nearby history. The trailhead for this route can be found just across the street from the Salmon Falls recreation parking area and leads to an open valley where several turn-of-the-century ranch buildings are still standing. The Salmon Falls ride is a must for the avid enthusiast. Also known as the Darrington Trail, this ride is well known in the area. It is 16 miles round trip, and while the trail shares real estate with hikers and horses, it is mostly populated by cyclists. Prairie City Race Series is a way to get off the beaten path and do it in a competitive way. This takes place at the Prairie City OHV Park each Wednesday evening through June 14. It’s one of Northern California’s largest mountain bike race series events and is open to pro, expert, sport and beginning riders of all ages. Registration information can be found at bicyclingevents.com. Do it with friends and neighbors Folsom has many different cycling groups that meet on several different days and evenings depending on the time of year. Folsom Bike’s Road Racing Team can be seen traveling the likes of Auburn Folsom Road, Barton Road and into Loomis on Wednesday evenings. The popular Ride Like A Girl series for female riders has a variety of dates and rides of different skill levels. For the up-and-coming rider, a very popular Junior Mountain Bike Program populates the trails on Thursday evenings in the spring and summer months. This unique program allows youngsters to learn the skills of trail riding in a group atmosphere under the leadership of various coaches. To look into one of the many groups in the area, riders can visit folsombike.com where they will find plenty of area information and opportunities. Erin encourages people to use the online application “Meet Up” as well to find the right ride or group to join.

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Find your perfect ride In addition to the local establishments that have great trail resources on their websites and in their stores, there are many online resources with lo- cal cycling information, including the City of Folsom website or the Folsom Tourism Bureau at visitfolsom.com. For the off-road enthusiast, mtbproject. com is a great resource of where to go and not to go when traveling off the local bikeways. To learn more about participating in Bike Month by logging your miles, visit the organization website at mayisbikemonth.com.

A few of Folsom’s Bike Month Events (Provided by the City of Folsom Parks and Recreation) April 21-22 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m. both days) Pedal Stop Bike Month Pop Up (Give way Bike Month T-shirts/swag, maintenance checks) May 1 - Bike Month Kick Off at CSUS Aquatic Center (Folsom group ride to Aquatic Center leaving Historic District at 6 p.m.) May 6 - Great Scott! Bike and Walk Event (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) May 9 - Gold Ridge Elementary/Community Thrive Ride (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.) ice cream sundaes after the ride. May 11 - Mayors Ride, 9 a.m. departure from Historic District May 16 - Lake Forest Thrive Ride (noon - 1 p.m.) Lunch provided. May 17 - Out of Bounds Thrive Ride 6 p.m., Mountain bike ride starting at Out of Bounds May 18 – Amgen Tour of California (Folsom; Stage 6 Men’s Race Start) May 24 - Iron Point Thrive Ride noon-1:30 p.m. with lunch. MAY IS BIKE MONTH! May 27 - Johnny Cash Ride. 9 a.m. CHECK OUT THE SELFIE June 16 - Traffic Skills Class at Folsom Community Center, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. SPOTS AND WIN PRIZES! For more events visit MayIsBikeMonth.com or Folsom.ca.us. #VISITFOLSOM #HISTORICFOLSOM Paid Advertisement May 2018 | 13 ■ Bike Month

By Rachel Zirin | photos are courtesy to the Entertainer Folsom’s First Family of Cycling

Love of cycling and community bodes well Folsom Bike Where: 7610 Folsom-Auburn Road, for Folsom Bike #100, Folsom contact: 916-844-1000, Story and photos by Bill Sullivan folsombike.com Where:4420 Town Center Blvd., #150, When Wilson and Erin Gorrell came up with the idea of El Dorado Hills opening a full service bike shop in the midst of a recession in contact: 916-941-0900, 2009, many thought they had lost their minds to leave their folsombike.com everyday jobs to take on such a financially challenging endeavor. As Folsom Bike edges towards its 10th anniversary, the Fol- Folsom Grind Meet the owners: som community now knows one thing, when the Gorrells take Where: 7610 Folsom-Auburn Road, Erin and Wilson Gorrell on a challenge, they do so with success in their sights and a plan #100, Folsom founded Folsom Bike in to overcome every hurdle along the way. Today, they operate the contact: 916-932-7757, 2009 and are pictured largest locally owned bike shop in Northern California, right folsomgrind.com with “shop dog” Abbey. here in Folsom.

14 | Folsom Lake Entertainer After living in the Folsom area for several years, the couple that has somewhat become Folsom’s “first family” in the world of cycling, felt there was something missing in the Folsom area. They strongly believed this heavily invested cycling community needed a new approach to help take cycling to the next level. Their vision was taking things back to the simplicity of genuine and exceptional customer service. “We feel our business is all about the people. Cycling is about community,” Erin said. “We wanted to provide a community bike shop for all levels of cyclists.” Nine years later, the Gorrells have bike shop locations in both Folsom and El Dorado Hills, and a cy- cling-themed coffee shop known as Folsom Grind that now serves wine, beer and eats. Despite the growth, their original vision of customer service and community involvement is still their No. 1 priority. With strong backgrounds in business, both Wilson and Erin were confident going into the business that their passion for cycling and community would lead them to success. They pride themselves on providing a service to the community that operates as the “Nordstom of Bike Shops, but also like ‘Cheers — where everyone knows your name’” mentality. It was important to them to create a very aesthetically pleasing store that had competitive pricing, but have the community aspect of the “Cheers” mentality where you find friends for life … knowing you by your first name. “Our mission is to inspire our customers to be passionate about bikes by providing them with the best products in the industry; to have service that stands up to these exceptional products and compliment them with our own passion for bikes,” added Gorrell. “We believe a bike shop should be fun. By creating a fun atmosphere and hiring fun people who are passionate and knowledgeable about cycling, we think you’ll enjoy it more each time you visit.” Folsom Bike often refers to what they call a bike’s jour- ney that ranges from selecting, purchasing, and building the perfect bike. That journey ultimately ends when it’s purchased by our customers, or serviced by our technicians and a new journey begins for the cyclist. “Representing a bicycle’s complex story is a job that’s both humbling and honorable. We firmly believe in prop- erly training our staff to become educated and experienced ambassadors about cycling, and that our customers should always be served with care and a smile,” is part of Fol- som Bike’s mission statement. “We believe that customer service is key and that our customers appreciate our inner bike nerd.” When it comes to being ambassadors of the cycling community, the Gorrells are second to none. They have been involved with the growth of cycling in Folsom since they opened their doors. From engagement with the city on the growth and the development of the vast trail system that Folsom is known for, to assisting with bringing Am- gen to the Folsom community multiple times. Last year, the Gorrells saw a dream come true along with the City of Folsom with the opening of the Johnny Cash Trail, a project that they were very much involved with, from the planning stages to the promotion and sponsorship of the many events that have surrounded it. In addition to the community support when it comes to Folsom’s cycling amenities, the Gorrells and the entire staff have been engaged in the community when it comes to educating riders from little tykes to veteran riders in their senior years. They offer numerous organized rides, team events and workshops throughout the year, all of which can be found through their website www.folsombike.com or by ✶ simply paying them a visit.

May 2018 | 15 ■ Motocross Hangtown Motocross celebrates 50 years

16 | Folsom Lake Entertainer May event draws thousands to Folsom Story by Bill Sullivan | Photos are Courtesy to the Entertainer

The Hangtown Motocross Classic is set to roll into town the region for its 50th year and the City of Folsom is once again the host city for this event. This signature event attracts the top motocross racers from around the world to Prairie City State Vehicle Recreation Area (SVRA) over three days, May 17, 18 and 19. The event brings national and international attention to Folsom as a destination for what is the longest running outdoor motocross event in the United States. “The annual Hangtown Motocross event is a proud Folsom tradition,”

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said Joe Gagliardi, CEO and president of the Greater Folsom Partnership. “The competitors and fans add to our economic vitality as they eat and shop in our Folsom businesses and support our lodging partners. Hangtown’s well-known brand offers Folsom national visibility.” With action starting, May 17, for the amateurs and practice for the pros, along with a share of media and a fan apprecia- tion event at the Palladio that same evening, motocross mania will be abundant here in the city that has a knack for hosting high profiled events of the two-wheeled nature, especially in the month of May. Nearly 27,000 spectators are expected to attend this annual event this year as they celebrate half a decade in operation. They will witness more than 1,000 riders take to the dirt from the amateur level to the pros. The event will also be televised nationally. The Hangtown Motocross brings more than just big names and crowds to the Folsom area each year. Along with its vast attendance, it brings millions of dollars into the local economy. The annual event has been ranked one of Folsom’s top 10 tourism revenue generators for many years now. While many will pack area hotels in Folsom and Rancho Cordova the next three days, others will reside on site at the park located south of Highway 50. Prairie City will become a small city of tents and recreational vehicles. Regardless of where they lodge, spectators and teams will be eager to eat and shop in the 95630 zip code over the event duration. One restaurant that is looking forward to the Hangtown Motocross crowd is Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar.

18 | Folsom Lake Entertainer The popular sushi restaurant opened its doors back in October and is one of the area’s closest restaurants to Prairie City SVRA. According to Jeanne Mabry, vice president of marketing for Mikuni, they are ready for the racing crowd for the first time since opening their doors. The Hangtown Motorcross is managed by the Dirt Diggers North Motorcycle Club and has organized the com- petition at Prairie City since 1979. The race was originally held near Placerville, then in the small town of Plym- outh, which it outgrew very quickly. The club spends over $200,000 annually to stage the competition. More than 2,000 tons of sand is brought in to enhance the track each year, costing $20,000 alone. The club recruits sponsorships for the event each year, a necessary component to keep the affair running, considering that insurance alone is now in the neighborhood of $20,000. With the expanded seating last year and hospitality sections for spectators, the modified course provides great vantage points to watch all of the action. It will also bring the race closer to the huge spectator base that is drawn to Hangtown year after year. One aspect that many are unaware of is that profits from the Hangtown Motorcross are used to benefit local Continued on page 20

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charities. Over the years, the club has assisted various charities, including the Firefighters Burn Institute. Addi- tional profits go back into enhancing the facility for future events. To the competitor, the Hangtown Motocross is one of the most coveted trophies on the 12-race Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Series. Many of the riders that will vie for that trophy will be visiting Folsom the evening of May 17, with a special Autograph Block Party at the Palladio from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This gives fans of all ages an opportunity to meet their favorite riders and get an autograph. At the same time, it brings business to the community. Earlier that same day, amateur action will take place on the track, Media Day for the pros takes place along with pro practice. On Friday, the amateur competition begins at 7 a.m. Saturday the gates will open at 7 a.m. following by practice. After several consolation races, opening cere- monies for the pro races will begin shortly after the noon hour. To celebrate the 50th annual Hangtown Motocross Classic, the pro pits will be open early in the day to every- one at no additional charge. To get tickets and full race information about the Hang- ✶ town Motocross Classic, go to hangtownmx.com.

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he long-awaited opening of the Out of Bounds Craft Kitchen and Biergarten is finally here, and it’s delicious. Out of Bounds Opened just last month after two years in the works, Out of Craft Kitchen and Bounds’ Folsom location is already off to a wild start with many in Biergarten townT are wanting to get a taste and look inside the custom-built restaurant and biergarten. Where: 13407 Folsom Blvd., With numerous taps of Out of Bounds’ brews, the Rocklin-based brewery Suite D, Folsom also has a few ciders always on tap as well as wines, making a total of 50 taps Contact: 916-357-5250, outof- throughout the entire location. Ricardo Hawkins Jr., operations manager and boundsbrewing.com marketing and public relations for Out of Bounds, said the ciders will rotate from different breweries, as Out of Bounds does not make ciders, but still wants to offer them. “The Folsom location is our newest location that we decided to open and branch out the brand,” Hawkins said. “Rocklin, which is a taproom and where we brew, has been open for almost five years in August. We wanted to be able to

22 | Folsom Lake Entertainer feed people while still having that brewery feel on a bigger scale.” After traveling from Oregon down to San Diego and visiting almost 50 breweries, owners Eric Johnson, Anthony Brown and Kevin Brooks took ideas here and there and made a whole new location their own. Walking up to the new Folsom location, it looks small with big wooden doors. The second the doors are opened, the inside is not small at all. “A highlight has been seeing the reaction on everyone’s faces when they walk through the front doors because it is deceptive,” Hawkins said. “When you come in, it’s a small parking lot and the building doesn’t look as big as it is. When you open those big wooden doors, it just opens up.” During construction, they found the ceilings to be too low, so they chopped off the ceiling A highlight has which added 20 feet. been seeing the reaction “The taps are suspended, so “ people can look right through on everyone’s faces when and see everything. We have four garage doors. When they they walk through the are open with the music, sun and front doors because it is wind coming in, it gives you that indoor-outdoor type of feeling deceptive.” that you can find in San Diego. The entire building is so open.” Hawkins said the 10,000-square-foot biergarten is where many are shocked. With six fire pits that can hold between eight-to-20 guests, corn hole, bocce ball and numerous seating areas, the biergarten has numerous spots to enjoy a beer. Hawkins said in the near future they will be bringing more brewery games in such as Cards Against Humanity, Apples to Apples, life- size Jenga, Yahtzee, tic-tac-toe and more. The Craft Kitchen has a special menu that incorporates food truck-style grub, as well as date-night eats. “You can still have your mac ‘n’ cheese with the bacon, but you can also Continued on Page 24

May 2018 | 23 make it a date night and have a salsa verde skirt steak on top of Yukon gold mash and broccolini or the pan roasted salmon,” Hawkins said. “A popular item is the Craft Burger. It’s just a reg- ular burger, but it has potato chips. It’s amazing. The Brie Burger is another big item. Same thing, but instead of chips, it has sliced apples.” Other popular items include the skirt steak, ribs and grits and the flatbreads, he said. “The love the commu- nity has given us has been amazing. It is probably one the coolest things,” Haw- kins said. “We’re here to give everyone a chance to try something different, so come out, have fun and enjoy ✶ yourself.”

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If you like mimosas with a side of brunch, the Mimosa House might be your Mimosa House next go-to. Where: Originally opened as Early Toast in Folsom, breakfast was a meal the whole 25075 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom Dedier family enjoyed, but once the world of mimosas was discovered, a part- Contact: 916-293-9442, nership was split and the Dedier family ventured onto their own hotspot — the mimosahouse.com Mimosa House. First seen in the El Dorado Hills Town Center in 2012, CEO Lou Dedier knew he hit a gold mine. As someone who always enjoyed providing customer service and being a part of celebrations, the Mimosa House was the start of a beautiful adventure. “Breakfast was something we always enjoyed as a family,” he said. “We started out with a basic menu. We have a large family — five kids, and when we would go out to eat, everyone wants something different. So, when we sat down to come up with our menu, we wanted input from everyone. Everyone in the fami- ly got to put something on the menu that they liked.” The Dedier family started with a basic menu and a weekly special. The family

26 | Folsom Lake Entertainer took it one step further, and if the special did well, it made it to the menu. “Specials don’t mean it’s cheap or discounted. It means that it’s special,” he said. “Our menu is customer-driven. Our customers keep making our menu bigger.” Everything on the menu started minor, with eggs Benedict, an omelet and basic eggs and bacon. As more specials became popular, the menu grew in size. Currently, the menu has various Benedicts, omelets, breakfast burritos, crepes, pancakes and more. “The community keeps raising the bar, and we keep trying to come up with new things to try,” Dedier said. “Our menu has a little bit of everything, especially from around the world — Mexico, France, New Orleans, Italy and even Folsom.” The mimosa menu is no different from the food. From classic to exotic and funky, the Mimosa house has almost an unlimited number of mimosa flavors to choose from. There is something for everyone. After much success, the Mimosa House spread its love to Roseville and Sacramento. In October 2017, the Mi- mosa House made its way back to Folsom, in the very location they started. Recently, the newest location of the Mimosa House opened in Rancho Cordova. “We know where our demographics are traveling from, so we are expanding in strategic locations for custom- ers,” Dedier said. “We want to be the best brunch place in Northern California.” The Mimosa House is not just a place for brunch; it’s a place to lay back and relax. “When you walk in, the experience is a leave-it-behind-at-the-door experience. We want you to come in and enjoy yourself,” he said. “If you want a couple of mimosas? Great! You want to bring the kids? No problem.” When asked what his favorite part of his business is, he said the growth in the community and his customers. “We have developed friendships and have had a lot of people work for us. We have watched our employees go through high school, go to college, and some are still here; some have left. Many come back with their families,” Brunch Continued on Page 28 hotspot

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Dedier said. “We have had people meet in our restaurants. We have had proposals, weddings, birthdays, graduations and all kinds of celebra- tions. We have become an extension through our customers lives, and that’s a cool thing to feel.” Something unique about the Mimosa House is the family may own it, but they also operate it. At any given moment, at any location, you may be able to spot a member of the Dedier family working in the restaurant, whether it is as your server or making you meal. “We’re at every restaurant,” he said. “There isn’t anything inside the restaurant that we don’t do. We are the true definition of owner-operators.” There is always something new in the works at the Mimosa House, and if you are already a fan, there is much to look forward to. The Mimosa House will soon release new mimosas to give customers a chance to travel the world with a drink. If a guest travels — drinks — around to all the countries, they will receive a special shirt for their accomplishment. Another addition to the Mimosa House is dinner. “We have been working on it for a while. Our Sacramento location has been a test and things are going well,” Dedier said. “We hope to bring the same thing we bring to breakfast and lunch to dinner.” Dedier said at the Mimosa House, they are always trying to keep things new and fresh, and their customers are what ✶ keep them going.

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We are so excited to share that the incredible Folsom Lake Symphony will perform at the amphitheater on Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. Meet your favorite Star Wars characters, live and in costume, as the Folsom Lake Symphony performs this free open-air family friendly event. The By Judy Star Wars 501st Legion, Central California Garrison, an imperial costuming organization, will Collinsworth make a guest appearance. Bring your beach chairs and picnic. This is free family fun. Presenting sponsor: Cummings Properties. On May 17, the premiere Tom Petty tribute band “Great Wide Open” will perform a benefit concert at the Historic Folsom Amphitheater, memorializing the life and music of Tom Petty. Admission to the 7 p.m. concert is free, with the American Red Cross accepting donations for the California Wildfire Relief Fund. Invite your friends and be sure to pack a picnic and low- back beach chairs. May 31 – June 1 Shakespeare at the amphitheater in Historic Folsom. The LIVELY Take Note Troupe will be performing Shakespeare’s “Tempest” at 7:30 p.m. Back by popular demand, this troupe will keep you entertained beyond your wildest expectations with beautiful costuming, music, dancing, and comedy. Enjoy this uplifting classic with your entire family. Free to attend. Bring a low-back chair or beach blanket and picnic. May 1-31: MAY IS BIKE MONTH! Bike your way to Historic Folsom. Share your #historicfolsom bike photos on Instagram for a chance to win prizes. Whatever your speed, bike to Historic Folsom and explore all that Sutter Street has to offer. Show us how you cruise the Historic Folsom District by posting a photo to Facebook or Insta- gram with the hashtag, #historicfolsom for a chance to win prizes throughout the month of May. Whether you’re exploring the three bridges over Lake Natoma, popping in for a cold brew or craft brew at one of the coffee shops or pubs, or enjoying a picnic, there is something here for everyone. It’s where nature and history come together. For all these events, park at the parking garage located at 905 Leidesdorff St. in Historic Folsom. For more details about the Historic District, visit our website www.historicfolsom.org or ✶ email [email protected].

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May 2018 | 31 ■ Concert Rock the Line for a good cause

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ock the night with the Cash Prophets during the Rock the Line Rock the Line event in support of great causes. When: 5 p.m.-10 p.m. June 2 In conjunction with the City of Folsom, this new, dynamic and Where: Sutter Street Amphitheater exciting event will help raise funds in support of the Johnny Cash Tickets and info : $15-$25, RArt Trail as well as a portion benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Rockthelinefolsom.com Sacramento. The two causes are close to the hearts of those organizing the event. The event will feature several local breweries, wineries and a live music line- up that will make this event a fantastic way to kick off the summer season. “People can look forward to a great evening in terms of fun and laughter,” People can said Jeff Garcia, of Friends of Folsom and marketing for the event. “Bring the look forward to a kids and have a good time knowing that you are supporting and benefiting “ something for the community.” great evening in Advance tickets are available and going fast. The event is expected to sell out. During the purchase process, you will be able to choose your seat for the terms of fun and concert. laughter.” “We hope the community will come out to help support some great causes,” ✶ Garcia said.

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Treated like family Angel’s Kitchen servers up traditional Mexican fare By Rachel Zirin | photos by Bill Sullivan Angel’s Kitchen If you enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine, Angel’s Kitchen may be for you. Where: 49 Natoma St., Folsom This family-owned local restaurant may have just opened their doors last Contact: 916-805-5997. month, but they have been serving Folsom for some time now. Previously whipping up the amazing $1 Taco Tuesdays at Familia Taqueria down the street, they have expanded their menu so just about anyone will find some thing they like. As a Mexican Father and daughter-duo, Rebeca Vargas and Norberto Velez were planning on taking some time for themselves before branching out on their own, but it family,“ when we was their loyal customers that supported and encouraged them to start fresh and soon. have family parties “Our customers are the ones who helped us and supported us through the at our home, we process. They motivated us to open here,” Vargas said. “We really like the Folsom community, so this place is very comfortable for us. It feels like home make sure our here.” Named after Vargas’ mother, Angelica Velez, Angel’s Kitchen offers just guests feel at home, about anything you would find at a typical Mexican restaurant, Vargas said. so we always cater to “We have tacos, which we are known for, burritos, tortas, enchiladas, chili rellenos and more. We also have hamburgers and fries, but only because our them, over the top customers request them,” she said. “Enchiladas and chili rellenos are pretty sometimes ...” 34 | Folsom Lake Entertainer popular right now. We also have our Taco Tuesday special, and everyone goes crazy over it.” At Angel’s Kitchen, you will get the entire family experi- ence, so you better show up with an appetite. “As a Mexican family, when we have family parties at our home, we make sure our guests feel at home, so we always cater to them, over the top sometimes, especially with family,” she said. “We always go around, ‘Do you want more food?’ ‘Do you need something to drink?’ It’s that kind of environment that we have at home that we want to bring in here, and it is something that our customers need as well. We want to make sure they are always happy with their food and how they are being treated.” Looking and listening around, you will be able to watch TV, or listen to the music playing from the kitchen. “Sometimes, you can hear my dad singing,” she laughed. Since opening, Vargas said her favorite part of the busi- ness has been the customers because they have originally supported them through the whole process. “My favorite thing has been the customers, their support and their wishes,” she said. “They really value our food and our family. For me, seeing the customers when they walk in and they say, ‘We’re so glad you’re back,’ that’s what makes ✶ me happy.”

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to get puermbyping are ready om Handcar D 27th annual Fols By Rachel Zirin | photos by Bill Sullivan Folsom Handcar Derby The 27th running of the Folsom Handcar Derby is set to take place May 5-6 on the tracks in front of Broadstone Marketplace on E. Bidwell Street. When: May 5 and 6 To participate in the event, groups for the handcar race must consist of five peo- Where: Broadstone Marketplace, ple — one pusher and four pumpers. Groups for the quadripede race must consist E. Bidwell Street of two people. Contact: HandcarDerby.com, Saturday, May 5, is orientation day. Participants will have the opportunity 916-985-6001 to practice and go over all the safety policies and procedures. All groups must

36 | Folsom Lake Entertainer complete a full racing pass by the end of the day to be able to compete on Sunday, May 6, said Dan Bocinski, event organizer. On Sunday, the day starts at 9 a.m. with the pusher’s contest where anyone wanting to push the 850-pound handcar for dis- tance is welcome to compete. Competitors are separated by vari- ous weight classes in each of the men’s and women’s categories. If you are unsure whether you want to participate or Competition picks up immediately after with the handcar races not, Bocinski said they will take teams up until Saturday as each team has one shot to be the best in their division and set with a check in hand. the fastest time. All proceeds from the event benefit the Folsom, El ✶ For the handcar races, teams will be able to enter different divi- Dorado, Sacramento Historical Railroad Association. sions including men, women, co-ed and masters, Bocinski said. The final event is two contestants piloting the world’s only racing quadripede down the 800-foot track course. Bocinski said this is the only place people will see this event, as far as the length of the track, on the west coast. This is the eighth year the quadripede will be making an CONNECT TO new appearance at this event, with the past seven years resulting in a huge success. Bocinski said all races are timed electronically down to the cers hundredth of a second. He said this can make a huge difference between winning and losing in the respective categories. Adventures Handcar and quadripede ra The day ends with an awards ceremony for all of the competing divisions. The first-, second- and third-place winners will receive medals. to get pumping Bocinski is not just behind the scenes of this event, he also are ready participates. “From a racer’s perspective, this event has been very successful in the past,” he said. “We have an average of around 20 handcar BEST SELECTION. BEST FLOORPLANS. BEST PRICES. teams and 10-15 quadripede teams. This fun day gets quite a bit of spectators.” BEST SELECTION. BEST FLOOR PLANS. BEST PRICES The event is free for spectators, who can watch up on the hill or YOURYOUR #1 SOURCE #1 SOURCE close by the tracks. FOR RV SALES, RV SERVICE SALES, & ACCESSORIES SERVICE & ACCESSORIES For anyone interested in participating, admission for the handcar race is $125 per group, making the price $25 per person. Admission for the quadripede is $20, making the price $10 per person. For those participating, all equipment is provided. 1039 Orlando Ave. in ROSEVILLE, CA RV SALES HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY 8:30AM-5PM, SUNDAY 10AM-5PM “We only have one car for everyone to race,” he said. “This makes it so everyone is on a fair playing field.” 866.981.6285 | CampingWorld.com/RV May 2018 | 37 ■ Wine & Dine 25th annual Wine & Dine By Rachel Zirin Photo are courtesy to the entertainer

Wine & Dine Join the Folsom Rotary Club on May 20 for the 25th annual Wine and Dine event with some of the top restaurants in Folsom and wineries from the When: 5 – 8 p.m. May 20 foothills. Where: Folsom Community Center With an approximate of 450 guests, now is the time to purchase tickets as Tickets: $40 in advance; $45 at door Info: the event will sell out quickly. auctria.com/ev?site=f824edcf- e95b-437b-8eef-a7eb25a1fed0; portal. At this social event, guests will be able to come and mingle with friends as clubrunner.ca/2008 well as make new ones. Guests will also get the opportunity to sample some Tickets can also be purchased from awesome food as well as taste much higher quality wine than might be expect- any Folsom Rotarian. ed at a wine-tasting event. On top of amazing wines and local restaurants, this year, Rotary will have a silent and live auction with exciting prizes. A catered dinner for two? Check. Rotary provides around Folsom such as A weekend getaway for the family? Check. Full stem cell package? Check. planting along the American River, fixing Gift cards, gift baskets and special prizes? Check. You name it, Rotary is prob- park benches, funding grants for local stu- ably auctioning it off. dents and teachers, helping members of the These auctions give guests the opportunity to go home with some amazing community in need and more. A large proj- items for amazing values. ect Rotary is passionate about is making Why join Rotary for this fun evening? The annual Wine & Dine event is sure every third-grader in Folsom receives a Folsom Rotary’s largest fundraising event of the year and is a chance to sup- free dictionary. port a local club that puts service above self every time. This event will also have live entertain- ✶ This large and extravagant fundraiser helps fund community service projects ment from a local musician.

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38 | Folsom Lake Entertainer ■ wine column Health benefits of wine Over many years and in many countries, researchers have been exploring the health benefits of drinking wine. Some are intriguing, some are humorous and some are hard to believe. Here are some of the researchers more beneficial findings: Red wine fights obesity? One type of wine grape is known to contain weight loss helping ellagic acid. Red muscadine (aka “scuppernong”) is a wine grape native to By Erik Loigom southeastern U.S. and grows primarily in Georgia. There are only about 5,000 acres of Muscadine grapes in the world. In the battle against fighting off free radicals that cause terrible health problems such as cancer, wine could be your answer. Wine is full of antioxidants that attack free radicals when they come lurking around. Drinking a glass of wine daily can give your immune system a boost. Moderate alcohol consumption can ward off infections and keep your immune system in check. Red wine has high levels of silicon, which is great for your bone mineral densi- ty. It increases the density and reduces the chance of osteoporosis. Moderate consumption of wine — and alcohol in general — can prevent blood clotting. Wine acts as a natural blood thinner, breaking up any blood clots that could lead to a stroke. The tannins found in red wine contain procyanidins — phenols which neutralize free radicals — that have shown to be effective in preventing cardiovascular disease. Those procyanidins in red wine that promote a healthy heart also promote lower cholesterol. The risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer can be reduced by drinking a glass of wine. The antioxidants combat nasty free radicals that allow cancer to thrive. Red wine especially is beneficial, as the resveratrol that fights against heart disease also fights against cancer- ous cells. It may sound crazy, but drinking a glass of wine is like food for the brain. Drinking a single glass has shown to improve brain function. The chemicals in red wine prevent the brain’s neurons from dying off. When you hear about healthy living and longevity, time and time again the Mediterranean diet comes up. At the core of that diet, beyond olive oil and vegetables, is wine. There is something magical inside the daily glass of wine that increases life span. ✶ I think I will live to 150 and remember drink in moderation. Erik Loigom is the owner of UnWined in Folsom. He can be reached at 916-357-5500.

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Something for the senses Art, beer and wine festival is may 12 and 13

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Join the community for the 2018 El Dorado Hills Art, Beer and Wine Festival during Mother’s Day weekend. The popular annual event gives guests the opportunity to taste local craft beer and award-winning wines. Tasting kits are available online and include the official tast- ing glass and over-21 wristband. Tasting is unlimited between the pouring hours of noon – 4:30 p.m. each day. Be sure to stroll down Town Center Boulevard and check out all the fantastic artwork for sale while sipping on wine and beer. Nearly 80 artists will offer unique gift options for Moth- er’s Day — and for yourself. Participating wineries include Cielo Estate Winery, Bel- laGrace Vineyards, Nello Olivo Wines, Lava Cap Winery, Miraflores Winery, Bumgarner Winery, Via Romano Vine- yards, Skinner Vineyards and Winery, El Dorado Hills Borjon Winery, Element 79 Vineyards, Art, Beer and Smokey Ridge Ranch and Crystal Basin Wine Festival Cellars. Participating breweries include Wildcide Hard Cider, Modern When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 12 and 13 Times Beer, Knee Deep Brewing Co., Where: El Dorado Hills Town Center cost: Tasting kit: $25-$35 Lagunitas Brewing, Steve’s Pizza, Gor- Contact: eldoradohillsartfestival.org don Biersch Brewing Company and Drakes Brewing. Dry Diggings Distillery will also provide samples of their handcrafted spirits, as well as Dry Diggings Distillery. Don’t miss Bach 2 Rock play from noon to 4 p.m. on Satur- day, May 12 and Simms from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May ✶ 13, both performing in Town Center’s Theater Plaza. 40 | Folsom Lake Entertainer ■ Amador: new casino

Caesars bringing new Tribal casino to Amador

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By Rachel Zirin Entertainment and dining opportunities are about to will attract more people to our destination.” Photo are courtesy to the entertainer become more abundant in Amador County. Caesars Enter- Harrah’s Northern California Casino will be located on tainment Corporation has signed a definitive agreement with the Buena Vista Tribe reservation land in Amador County, the Buena Vista Gaming Authority to bring a new 71,000 approximately one mile south of the town of Buena Vista. square-foot Harrah’s-branded facility to the region. Complete This year the Harrah’s brand celebrates its rich, 80-year with gaming and dining options. history as a preeminent leader in gaming. William F. Harrah “This agreement with the Buena Vista Gaming Authori- opened his first bingo parlor in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, fol- ty advances our growth strategy to expand the reach of our lowed by his first hotel in the city’s downtown, beginning the brands into new markets and reinforces our over 20-year classic Harrah’s brand. Harrah’s Las Vegas opened its doors in history working with tribal partners,” said Mark Frissora, 1992 and is one of 16 Harrah’s resorts worldwide. President and CEO of Caesars Entertainment. “We expect Caesars Entertainment is the world’s most diversified our Harrah’s brand and Total Rewards network to increase casino-entertainment provider and the most geographically the earnings potential of the property while generating incre- diverse U.S. casino-entertainment company. Since its begin- mental revenue for Caesars Entertainment without significant ning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has capital investment.” grown through development of new resorts, expansions and Caesars Entertainment will provide brand licensing and acquisitions and its portfolio of subsidiaries now operate 47 consulting services for the casino, to be named Harrah’s casinos in 13 U.S. states and five countries. For more informa- Northern California Casino, which will be developed, owned tion, visit caesars.com. and operated by the Buena Vista Gaming Authority near The Buena Vista Gaming Authority is an unincorporated Sacramento, California. The 71,000 square-foot property is governmental instrumentality of the Buena Vista Tribe creat- expected to open in 2019, and will include 950 state-of-the- ed by tribal law on July 15, 2009, to own, develop and operate art slots, 20 table games, one full-service restaurant and three the gaming and related businesses of the tribe. The Gaming fast-casual dining concepts. Once operational, Caesars intends Authority is governed by an independent board of directors, to enter into a management agreement with the Buena Vista appointed and overseen by the Tribal Council. Gaming Authority to manage, operate and maintain the The Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians is a property on behalf of the Gaming Authority and the Buena federally recognized Indian tribe with a 67.5-acre reserva- Vista Tribe. tion in Amador County. Me-Wuk Indians have occupied “We’re excited to partner with Caesars Entertainment to the area since at least 1817 and the Buena Vista Tribe has bring the Harrah’s brand to our gaming project,” said Rhonda occupied the reservation land from as early as 1905. In 1927, L. Morningstar Pope-Flores, chairwoman of the Buena Vista the United States purchased the reservation land for use and Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians. “Harrah’s is a world-class occupancy of the Me-Wuk Indians. The Buena Vista Tribe is brand that is known for offering a fun gaming atmosphere organized under its constitution and is governed by a Tribal ✶ with unparalleled customer service. We’re confident that it Council.

May 2018 | 41 ■ Amador: Highland Games

Here comes the scotch 3rd annual mother lode highland games brings Celtic culture to amador

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The third annual Mother Lode Highland Games and Celtic Gathering returns to the Shenandoah Valley Wine Region in Plymouth Mother Lode Blaring bagpipes, astounding athletics and tons of tartans converge in Highland Games and Plymouth, the gateway to the Shenandoah Valley Wine Region of Amador Celtic Gathering County. Along the “Royal Mile” tartans will be flown honoring many clans who participate. When: June 9 and 10 The Mother Lode Highland Games and Celtic Gathering hearkens back Where: Amador County Fairgrounds to the rich cultural traditions of Scotland here in the Sierra Foothills. Contact: MotherLodeGames.com, The event begins Saturday morning, June 9, with entertainment from a 209-304-4926 great lineup of bands. From the BlackEyed Dempseys an Irish Pub Band, to Stand Easy and their Celtic Rock music, to Golden Bought and their traditional Celtic tunes, to Michael Mullen a Trio of One. The bands will perform throughout the weekend on the various stages throughout the Amador County Fairgrounds. There will be Scottish foods as well as other ethnic foods available in the food court. The Marketplace will host Celtic craft vendors along with Celtic goods imported from Scotland as well as other vendors. Both Saturday and Sunday will be filled with competitions in traditional heavy weight Scottish athletic events; highland dancing competitions; bagpipe band parades, piping and drumming competitions, harp demonstrations and concerts featur- ing a wide array of Celtic music. Some of the top Scottish athletes clash Saturday in traditional heavyweight events, such as tossing the caber and tossing the sheaf. In the caber toss, athletes flip a telephone pole-sized log end over end. The sheaf toss challenges athletes to loft a 16-pound sack of hay over a bar more than 20 feet high. Other ancient tests of strength await the contestants, including the hammer throw and various weight throws. Events are repeated Sunday for amateurs and athletes. Those staying in the Amador County Fairgrounds camping area can visit be a ceilidh Saturday evening featuring some of the pipe bands and high energy Celtic rock bands.

42 | Folsom Lake Entertainer Throughout the weekend visitors can learn about their own Scottish history and genealogy in the Modern Clan Village. Each of the clans has a wealth of information, books, and knowledge. Or, browse the marketplace for Gaelic and tartan gift items, hand- crafted works of art or jewelry, imported foods and other goods. While browsing the marketplace, traditional Scottish meat pies are available for purchase. For those who are interested in history, the Living History Village, find out about Mary Queen of Scots and the St. Andrew’s Noble Order of Royal Scots, or the Halberdiers. Plus, numerous aspects of Scottish culture can be seen through demonstrations such as blacksmithing, weaving, spinning, ancient athletic events and much more. The wee ones can participate in a number of activities in the ✶ Children’s Glen or they can have tea with the Queen.

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Jamison’s on Highway 49 A unique stop in Amador City By Michele Smith | Photos are special to the Entertainer Jamison’s Ale House and Oyster Bar is a stop not to be missed on any Jamison’s Ale House visit to Amador City and the background story is simply fantastic. and Oyster Bar Owners Michael Vasquez and Virginia Vasquez, who have completed the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP,) opened Jamison’s Ale Hours: 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday through House and Oyster Bar after some pretty serious interior renovations. In Saturday; 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. addition, Virginia’s extensive experience in the beer industry includes During the rest of the week, it is open by organizing local pub crawls, educating women through seminars and was appointment only and available for private parties up to 32 people. a freelance writer for Northwest Brewing News. Where: 14166 Highway 49, Amador City In addition to the eclectic and unique building, the focus of the house contact: jamisonsalehouse.com or beers reflect and celebrate the influence of the English, Irish and Scottish 209-267-8293 residents who were miners in the local Gold Rush. All of the beers are served at cellar temperature (45 – 55 degrees), so patrons experience the actual flavor of the beers, which many other brew- eries lack, as they serve beers that are too cold. While the rotating beer menu varies, the house selections include Red Buff beer, and beers from Miraze, and El Dorado Brewing Company, to name just a few. Virginia also personally reaches out to brewery owners within a 150-mile radius. What are some of the other highlights? The menu options are quite delicious to say the least — think oysters and smoked meat. Unlike other restaurants that require you to order a set number of oysters, Jamison patrons can specify the exact quantity they want (no matter how small) and have a choice of oysters on a half shell or barbecued. Visitors to the Jamison’s can even call in their oyster order prior to their visit. Michael can shuck the oysters that are from British Columbia right in front of you. As for the smoked meat, the popular menu choice is clearly the lamb. Other mouth-watering options include marinated chicken breast and a delightful ribeye, all barbecued on site by Michael. Last but not least, is the world-famous chili, which is renowned because it has been ordered by visitors from every continent in the world. This is the perfect stop if you are cruising down Highway 49 or High- way 88, to enjoy a beer and local history, while relaxing on the outdoor ✶ patio. 44 | Folsom Lake Entertainer Paul J Wines ■ Amador Wine Another Sobon family member making the map Paul J Sabon

Hours: 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday through Sunday where: 10775 Shenandoah Road in Plymouth contact: pauljwines.com

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40 years ago, Leon and Shirley Sobon pulled up stakes from Los Altos and moved their whole clan (six children) to Amador County to pursue their vision of starting their own family winery. Paul Sobon was 15 years old at the time and one can only imagine what it was like for a teenager to move from the Bay Area to the very rural Shenandoah Valley. Paul, sharing the vision of his parents as well as their incredible work ethic dove right in from day one to help. Paul celebrated his 40th harvest last year, a significant accomplishment for any winemaker, and now after 20 years of thinking, planning, and hoping, Paul and his daughter Camille have brought to fruition the vision of Paul’s own winery with the opening of Paul J Sobon wines. This a winery rooted in history, but, looking to the future as well as utilizing Paul’s vast variety of wine- making and grape growing experience. The newly constructed tasting room has a clean, modern rustic feel. Employing repurposed and recycled building materials,

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May 2018 | 45 ■ amador happening around Amador Ongoing events Margaret Dalton Children’s Center, Springtime in the Foothills String Bean Alley 5K Fun Run Trash To Treasures Kennedy Mine Tours 975 Broadway, Jackson 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 5 8 a.m. May 12 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 26 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays amadorchoraliers.org/concerts Amador Senior Center Race starts on Water Street Eureka Street and in the Eureka Street and holidays 209-743-9258 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson Active.com/ Parking lot, Sutter Creek Kennedy Gold Mine facebook.com/SMGCmembers StringBeanAlley5KFunRun 209-267-5505, suttercreek.org/ 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson, Spring Clean Facebook.com/ sutter-creek-events-trash-to-treasures. 209-223-9542 Spring Clean 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4 Bowling For A Cure StringBeanAlleyFunRun html kennedygoldmine.com/index.html and 5 1-4 p.m. May 7 19960 Meadowood Ct., Jackson Gold Country Lanes Dobra Zemlja Winery’s Treat Your Chaw’se Day Motorcar Rail Ride 81 W. Ridge Road, Sutter Creek Mama Well 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 26 and 27 10 a.m.-4 p.m. second Saturdays Ms. Senior Citizen Pageant TheCureStartsNow.org/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m, May 12 and 13 Chaw’se Indian Grinding Rock State through November 5 p.m. May 4 BowlingForACure Dobra Zemlja Winery Historic Park Boarding at rail crossing on Highway Grand Oak Ballroom 209-304-8036 12505 Steiner Road, Plymouth 14881 Pine Grove-Volcano Road, 104, between Highway 88 and Ione. Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort 209-245-3183, dobraz.com Pine Grove Tom Correa 925-980-7069 12222 New York Ranch Road, AmadorArts Student Arts 209-296-7488, Facebook. AmadorCentral.com/Events Jackson Showcase Plays on the Patio com/ChawSeIndianGrinding RockAssociation Open Mic Night 209-223-3015 or 209-498-2246 3-5 p.m. May 8 and 9 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. May 12 5:30 p.m. third Thursdays CommonGroundSeniorServices.com Heart and Soul Studio Preston Castle Rosebud’s Cafe 21 Badger St., Sutter Creek 900 Palm Drive, Ione Celebrate Memorial Day at Deaver Winery 26 Main St., Jackson Plymouth Flea Market 209-267-9038, amadorarts.org prestoncastle.com, 209-256-3623 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 26-28 209-257-0227 8 a.m.- 3p.m. May 5 Deaver Vineyards facebook.com/RosebudsCafe Rotary Club of Plymouth-Foothills Wild and Scenic Rivers: An Mother’s Day Andis Wines Plymouth American Legacy 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13 12455 Steiner Road, Plymouth “The Sunshine Boys” [email protected] 7 p.m. May 8 11000 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth 209-245-4099, deavervineyards.com 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. 209-296-6262 timpalmer.org 209-245-6177, andiswines.com Sundays through May 20 Senior Center Gold Country Ranchers Days Cobblestone Theatre Gem & Craft Fair 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson Project Thank You’s Family Fun Fair 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 31 16142 Main St., Volcano 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 5 and 6 209-223-3508 or Carolyn@ 6-9:30 p.m. May 18 1 -11 p.m. June 1 volcanotheatre.org/the-miracle- Kennedy Gold Mine foothillconservancy.org 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. May 19 8 a.m. 11 p.m. June 2 worker 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 3 Old Sutter Creek Flea Market 209-296-4061. Preston Castle Yard Sale Italian Picnic Grounds Amador County Fairgrounds 6 a.m.-2 p.m. third Sundays AmadorGemAndMineral.org 10 .a.m.-4 p.m. May 11 and 12 581 State Highway 49, Sutter Hill 26th District Agricultural Association, Italian Picnic Grounds Preston Castle 800-690-0896, ProjectThankYou.us 18621 Sherwood St., Plymouth Highway 49, Sutter Creek Amador Four Fires 900 Palm Drive, Ione 209-245-6921, 661-609-1464, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 5 prestoncastle.com goldcountryranchersdays.com, Learn to FlyFish amadorcountyfair.com [email protected] Amador County Fairgrounds 209-256-3623 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 19 and 20 18621 Sherwood St., Plymouth 209-223-6349, AmadorFlyfishers.org Knight Foundry Tours Italian Picnic [email protected] 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. second Savor Amador June 1-3 Saturday of the month AmadorFourFires.com 6-9 p.m. May 11 Motherlode Cruise Italian Picnic Grounds Knight Foundry BellaGrace 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 19 581 State Highway 49, Sutter Hill 81 Eureka St., Sutter Creek Vino en Mayo 73 Main St., Sutter Creek Main Street, Jackson 209-267-0206, knightfoundry.com, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 5 209-267-8053 209-223-0350, amadorchamber.com ItalianBenevolentSociety.com [email protected] Borjon Winery [email protected] 11270 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth BellaGrace.com Community Arts Receptions Italian Picnic Parade Paranormal Investigation at 209- 245-3087 1-3 p.m. May 19 10:30a.m. June 3 Kennedy Mine BorjonWinery.com Heels and Boots Upcountry Community Center in Pine Historic Main Street, Sutter Creek Evening Investigations: 7 p.m. -2 7-9 p.m. May 11 Grove at 19386 Highway 88 209-267-0206, SutterCreek.org/ a.m.; Overnight Investigations: 7 Zins on Horizon Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort 4-6 p.m. May 26 ItalianParade p.m.-8 a.m. May 19, June 16, July 21, May 5 and 6 12222 New York Ranch Road, Lake Camanche Community Center Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20. Deaver Vineyards & Winery Jackson at 4240 Camanche Parkway N., Ione Old-Timers’ Music Jam Kennedy Gold Mine 12455 Steiner Road, Plymouth 209-223-1677, jacksoncasino.com 209-267-9038, amadorarts.org Noon-4 p.m. June 3 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson, 209-245-4097 Cooper Vineyards 209-223-9542, KennedyGoldMine. DeaverVineyards.com Healing Arts Fair Meet, Greet, Eat, and, honor 21365 Shenandoah School Road, com 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 12 Katherine and Pete! Plymouth Cruisin’ in the Gold Country Car Old Amador Hotel, Suite 14 4 p.m. May 19 209-245-6181 Summer Fun Days Show 14204 Highway 49, Amador City Karmère Vineyards & Winery 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Monday-Friday May 5 11970 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth Drink Pink! June 4 - Aug. 10 Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Shrimp Feed 209-223-3508 or Carolyn@ 5-7 p.m. June 8 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Scout Hut, Detert Park 12222 New York Ranch Road, 6 p.m. May 12 foothillconservancy.org June 9 Highway 49/88, Jackson Jackson Native Sons Hall amadorwine.com 209-223-2300, phammond@ 209-223-8589 56 Main St., Sutter Creek Lydia Pense & Cold Blood plus amadorgov.org, goacra.org jacksoncasino.com 209-267-1003 Fred Ross formerly with Tower of Robbie Fulks SCCBF.org Power 8 p.m. June 8 May events Science Saturday Facebook.com/ 8-10 p.m. May 19 Sutter Creek Theatre Amador Choraliers Spring Concert 10a.m.-2p.m. May 5 Sutter Creek Theatre 44 Main St., Sutter Creek 7:30 p.m. May 3 Pine Grove School Ione Homecoming 44 Main St., Sutter Creek 916-425-0077, SutterCreekTheatre. Ione, at the Ione Memorial Hall, 207 May 12 and 13 916-425-0077, suttercreektheatre. com S. 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most coming from local long-running vineyards and business- white wine lovers in the soon to come warm days of summer. The es, is a nod to the green outlook Paul J Sobon wines brings to red lineup is a mix of expected Shenandoah Valley reds with a few its operation. The front of the tasting bar is constructed from surprises thrown in. The Tannat grape has been a favorite of Paul corrugated roofing salvaged from legends. There are wagon wheel for years and here, he and Camille feature it to provide an experi- chandeliers crafted from the Reinhard welding yard — the go-to ence many tasters have not had before. The is also a muscular but welder for wineries in the Shenandoah Valley, for as far back as smooth petite sirah, among many other quality selections. most remember. Warning: Do not go looking for these wines in a local store or The impressive wine bar top is crafted from fallen trees in Pio- restaurant. You will have to travel to taste these delightful wines, as neer, a city just a bit upcountry from the valley. An interesting note all of these wines are available only in the tasting room. Paul and is the beautifully colored wood ceiling is made from trees killed in Camille made this decision early on in the business, so they could the local bark beetle epidemic — a great use from a sad situation. get to know their customers and keep production small. The stars of the show are the wines themselves. Big, smooth, va- Paul and his family have made millions of gallons of wine over rietals are “focused and stylish”, the first words that came to mind the years at both Shenandoah Vineyards and Sobon Estates. when Paul was describing the winemaking for the winery. They have built two of the most loved and successful wineries in “We have put together a lineup of sturdy reds that lack rough- Amador, but at Paul J Sabon, Paul and Camille wanted a more ✶ ness,” he said. “These are wines without those chewy tannins and intimate project. alcoholic bite so many big reds have, and we wanted each wine to exhibit the character of the grapes it was from. For the whites, we were shooting for wines that simply enjoyable, but still interest- ing.” Front and center is a barrel fermented Chardonnay, Ameri- ca’s favorite white wine. One of the few wineries in Amador to feature a Chardonnay; the Paul J Chardonnay is barrel fermented to produce a rich, buttery wine that could give Chardonnays from the other side of the state a run for their money. In the “almost white” category, a dry rosé which is certain to please both red and

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ContactTwo Membership Championship Office for Details Courses 916-354-3421 or Email [email protected] GC-11358_1 May 2018 | 47 ■ Entertainment Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Dave Mason comes to Harris Center By Matthew Whitley | Photo is courtesy

“We Just Disagree” is considered a rock staple and absolute classic by Dave Mason, who will be performing in Folsom at the Harris Center. Mason, born in 1946 in Worcester, England, first rose to fame when along with fellow musicians, Steve Winwood, Jim Carpaldi and Chris Wood formed the seminal rock band, Traffic. The band introduced new elements into rock and struck gold with the Mason penned single, “Feelin’ Alright,” as well as, “Paper Sun” and “Hole in My Shoe.” Mason would exit The Very Best of Dave Mason the Special guest: Gretchen Rhodes band not long when: 7:30 p.m. May 22 after WHere: Harris Center, 10 College Parkway, Folsom their de- tickets and info: $40-$55; premium $75 but, rejoin Harriscenter.net, davemasonmusic.com for a tour, then exit again, going solo, as well as, playing with just about every rock icon on FM radio who recognized mason was a master guitar player. Mason’s session work Hendrix, Clapton, Mama Cass, Leon Russell, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, The Rolling Stones —Mason has contributed his amazing, self taught guitar prowess to multiple classic albums, aside from his own, including “All Things Must Pass,” “Beggar’s Banquet” and “Electric Ladyland.” Could he pick one that was really special? “I mean it’s hard — I mean it’s hard to pick any one. I’ve sat in with McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Hendrix ... basically those were isolated situations not anything that developed into a lifelong friendship or anything.” Mason seems extremely humble about his incredible skills as a musician. He has worked with many musicians, such as Paul McCartney or Stevie Wonder and is uncertain if he has been influenced by them. “I mean I suppose subliminally and something may have rubbed off,” Mason said. “I’m only capable of doing what I can do musically. I just try to bring something to that situa- tion that is going to add to it in some ways; it’s a very kind of fluid situation.” “I mean if you’re going to do something like that, you might as well do it around the best!” The Dave Mason Band Mason has released multiple albums of his own music to great acclaim as well. Ma- son’s debut solo album, Alone Together, with the hit singles, “Only You Know and I Know,” “World in Changes” became a huge international success, selling millions of copies. He continued to release several successful albums. Mason remains modest when I ask about his legendary guitar playing, considered one of the best in the industry. “My sound is — I just have to put it where I like it. A lot of it depends on — it’s all in the fingers,” he said. “You can give the same guitar to different people and they’ll all be different.” One of the songs he will perform at the Harris center will be “Feelin’ Alright,” ✶ which was a modest hit for Traffic and became a monster success for Joe Cocker. 48 | Folsom Lake Entertainer ■ entertainment Larry Carlton returns to Folsom special to the Entertainer

Combining his roots in blues and jazz with a crossover pop rock sensibility, Carlton’s unmistakable sound is marked by his signature warm tone, bright melodies and soulful guitar solos. This four-time Grammy winner (19 nominations), “Titan of Tone” award recipient and legendary guitar great, is one of the most influential, prolific and original guitarists in the industry and is coming to Folsom’s Harris Center for the Arts on May 17. His musical story began in Southern California when he picked up his first guitar when he was only 6 years old. His first professional gig was at a supper club in 1962. After hearing Joe Pass on the radio, he was inspired to play jazz and blues. Wes Montgomery and Barney Kessel became important influences soon after he discovered the jazz guitar stylings of Pass. B.B. King and other blues guitarists had an impact on Carlton’s style as well. Carlton toured with the Larry Carlton Fifth Dimension in 1968 and began doing studio WHen: 7:30 p.m. MAY 17 WHere: Harris Center, sessions in 1970. His early near Burbank. The bullet shattered his vocal cord and caused 10 College Parkway, Folsom significant nerve trauma, but through intensive therapy and a session work included studio tickets and Info: positive frame of mind, Carlton completed work on “On Solid dates with pop musicians HARRISCENTER.NET like Vicki Carr, Andy Ground” in 1989. He also formed Helping Innocent People Williams and the Partridge (HIP), a nonprofit group to aid victims of random gun violence. Family. In 1971, he was From 1994 to 1997 Carlton participated in various tours (no- asked to join the Crusaders shortly after they’d decided to drop tably with Toto guitarist Steve Lukather) and released an album the word “jazz” from their name and he remained with the group (“Larry & Lee”) with fellow jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour. In until 1976. 1997, Carlton took Ritenour’s place in Fourplay. In between tours with the Crusaders, he also did studio session In 2000, Carlton furthered his solo career with Fingerprints. work for hundreds of recordings in every genre. His credits His career received another boost the following year when his include performing on more than 100 gold albums — his theme live performance with Lukather, No Substitutions: Live in music credits for TV and films include “Against All Odds,” Osaka, garnered his third Grammy. Carlton’s more recent work “Who’s The Boss,” and the theme for “Hills Street Blues.” The includes Sapphire Blue (2003), Fire Wire (2006), and Deep Into later won a Grammy award in 1981 for Best Pop Instrumental It (2001). Performance. At the beginning of 2007 Carlton released two CDs. A live Carlson delivered his self-titled debut for Warner Bros. in recording together with blues guitarist Robben Ford, “Live in 1978, shortly after he was recognized for his ground-breaking Tokyo,” and “The Jazz King” album. The “Jazz King” record is guitar playing on Steely Dan’s “Royal Scam” album. the result of a composition Carlton wrote for H. M. King Bhu- He continued studio session work and touring in between, mibol Adulyadej of Thailand. emerging again in 1986 on MCA Records with an all-acoustic In June 2010 Carlton released “Take Your Pick,” an album album, “Discovery,” which contained an instrumental remake of made with Tak Matsumoto. This album won the 2011 Grammy Michael McDonald’s hit, “Minute by Minute.” for Best Pop Instrumental Album. Carlton’s fourth Grammy While working on his next album for MCA, On Solid Ground, win. Carrera Productions brings this renowned artist back to Fol- Carlton was the victim of random gun violence, and was shot in ✶ the throat by gun-wielding juveniles outside his private studio som. This show sold out in January 2017. May 2018 | 49 ■ Entertainment

Music Icons Herb Alpert and Lani Hall

50 | Folsom Lake Entertainer Jazz legends perform at sold-out show at Harris center

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“You’ve got to use your own intuition,” said Herb Alpert, from his home in Malibu. Herb Alpert & Alpert with his wife Lani Hall, who performed with Sergio Mendes’s Brasil ’66 will be at the Harris center May 25. Lani Hall Alpert likens writing music like crafting an art painting. WHen: 8 p.m. May 25 “When I’m working on a piece there’s some type of voice that comes into play that says, WHere: Harris Center, 10 ‘Stop! Don’t touch it. You’re done.’ And then with music, it’s pretty much the same way I College Parkway, Folsom think. The thing I love about music and the arts is that it’s a mystery; there’s no way of identi- tickets and info: Sold out; fying exactly what it is you like about a painting or a musician or a song — you can get close Harriscenter.net to it but you can’t really nail it down or put it down into words what it is that thing that is touching you,” Alpert added

The Tijuana Brass For over half a century, Alpert has created some of the most popular music in the world be it as musician or producer. The son of Jewish immigrant parents, Alpert grew up in East Los Angeles where he studied classical music and soon discovered “along the way Harry James and Raphael Mendez and Louis Armstrong,” he said. “I was playing other people’s music for a long time and then I realized I think I’d like to just close my eyes like Louis and Miles Davis and all those guys were doing and make my own music.” Alpert became a well-known songwriter, penning multiple hits, including Sam Cooke’s Wonderful World. It was on a trip to Tijuana when the sounds of mariachi horns at a bullfight inspired him to rework a piece he was doing. That song became, The Lonely Bull, the first in a very long line of hits for Alpert including five No. 1 records, 28 Bill- I was playing other board charted albums, nine Grammys, and over 72 million records sold. people’s“ music for a long A&M Records time and then I realized I Alpert along with friend and business partner Jerry Moss would parlay the success of The Tijuana Brass hits into their own record label after think I’d like to just close Albert became frustrated with his treatment while at the major labels. “When it came time for A&M … I realized that it’s all about the artist, my eyes like Louis and Miles man, and you’ve got to make the artist comfortable and at A&M it was all Davis and all those guys about the artist; how can we flag that artist down the runway to help them go to a place that maybe can give them more satisfaction. So we went were doing and make my looking for the beat of the week through looking for those artists that have something unique to say like, Cat Stevens and The Police and those peo- own music.” ple. And we knew it was maybe not an immediate success for them but we believed that they had something that was special that would they would find their own way to what they were looking for.” A&M was a huge success with artists ranging from Supertramp to Stan Getz to The Captain and Tennille. A&M also produced Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66, where he would meet the love of his life, singer, Lani Hall.

On the Harris Center Show Herb Albert and his wife, singer, Lani Hall have most recently released the Grammy winning albums, “Steppin’ Out,” “In the Mood” and “Come Fly With Me,” additionally, Alpert has reissued deluxe re-mastered editions of classic Tijuana Brass albums, including “Whipped Cream & Other Delights.” The show at the Harris Center is sold out. “I’m pretty flattered,” he said. “That’s a good feeling and I’m doing this because I love to make music and love that people are leaving the venue’s happier than when they arrive, so that’s a good feeling for me.” For the show, Alpert will perform a little Tijuana brass medley some from Brasil ’66 plus a lot of jazz and “good understandable ✶ music that’s just done in a very authentic and sincere way,” he said.

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No. 1 Billboard singer Jackie Evancho headlines Harris By Matthew Whitley | Photo is courtesy

In the summer of 2010, a small,10-year-old girl from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, stepped onto the stage of “America’s Got Talent” and performed a classical piece entitled, “O Mio Babbino Caro;” stunning the judges, the audience and America with her unbelievable — mature beyond her years — voice. In the eight years since, Evancho has charted six No. 1 albums — including “O Holy Night,” “Dream With Me,” “Songs From the Silver Screen” — sold over 2.5 million records, performed for two presidents and the Pope, is the youngest person to perform solo at the Lincoln Center, has dueted with Tony Bennett and Placido Domingo, as well as, promoting multiple social causes including the rights of transgender persons, due in large part to her sister, Juliet, all before the age of 18. Most recently, she starred opposite Robert Redford in her film debut, “The Company You Keep” and has not only released a new album, “Two Hearts,” but wrote four of the tracks herself. Adding songwriter to her resume. 52 | Folsom Lake Entertainer How has your life changed since that he plays before the show starts and it’s do what they want to that’s not hurting your national debut on “America’s all of these amazing people he’s worked anybody else. So why should it matter? Got Talent”? with and then I hear me on there, I’m like, I’ve just been extremely busy and it’s one oh my gosh! This is amazing. I got lucky! So what have you got planned for project after the next which is really fun for And he’s kind of just taught me to go with the Harris Center Show? me because I’m such a busybody; so it’s your gut almost. He’s really great at writing I do plan on doing some rare tracks, like always I have something to do — that’s songs and what he’s accomplished with songs that I’m really popular for but with nice. all from his intuition and gut and I really my fans at least, but I don’t sing often. I’m admire that about him and I really, really planning on doing those. I’m going to be I read that your love of the want to do the same thing as I get older. changing the set list up a bit so that people “Phantom of the Opera” was put can kind of get a refresher of my repertoire you on the path to performing, What is your process for and I’m really just going to try to keep it What was it about that material songwriting? different and use like a roller coaster of that struck you? It’s kind of a mix of everything. Typically, songs from different genres. Different eras Well, I think since I was little, I’ve always it’s I like have a little thing that pops into and kind of give what I give. ✶ really been attracted to just kind of roman- my head most of the time, like lyrics and tic passionate stories. I know it’s weird for I’ll write it down and then expand upon an 8-year-old girl to be obsessed with stuff them in the future. But a lot lately has been like that. But when I first saw that movie, it music and lyrics to go with it and I’ll just SBL Entertainment was really one of the first super, captivating kind of record myself singing and work on presents Jackie Evancho love stories that I saw and I think that it them later. It really doesn’t matter, it’s just had something to do with all the music how it comes to me, I guess. WHen: 7:30 P.M. June 6-7 WHere: that was involved and just the chords and Harris Center, 10 College Parkway, Folsom everything really just kind of stuck with me For you as an artist, when do you tickets and info:: $55-$75; Premium $95, and I was always singing the music. Just feel like a song is complete? HarrisCenter.net, jackieevancho.com like the key that unlocks the door to my I never feel like a song is done because, musical side. often with me, what happens is I’ll go to the studio and record it and then I go in Barbra Streisand said that concert and I sing it so many times that when she sings she does it as a it just improves on its own and then you character. What is your approach kind of think, ‘well, I wish I recorded this when you sing? now’ because there are so many different I actually really just listen to the notes and changes and approaches that you kind of I don’t choose a character or anything. I just figure out on the way there. Yeah, to be find it within myself whether the music is honest the song really never is finished or sad or happy and whether that corresponds perfect to me. with the lyrics in the same way. I take that and I kind of just kind of like acting in a What song are you most proud of way where you find personal experiences recording? to relate it to and I kind of just speak that I think “Lovers from the House of Flying out through music myself. It’s almost Daggers.” It was on the David Foster album, like therapy, you’re getting it out you’re “Dream With Me” and I really love the singing. backing track and I love the build of it and I just it never gets old for me to sing so I Your producer, David Foster has think that would have to be it. produced so many artists from Olivia Newton-John to Streisand You made a beautiful video and to Chicago. What has it meant song inspired by your transgender working with him? sister, Juliet, ‘All The Stars.’ How Working with him back then I really was that received? didn’t understand how amazing of an I get a lot of flak for supporting the opportunity it was because I was 10 years LGBTQ community but the thing is I really old and I’m just working with some guy don’t care. I support what I support and but as I grew older and I would do his I honestly believe in people just being concerts with him and he has this video able to live their lives, love who they want, May 2018 | 53 ■ Entertainment Live music and entertainment shows

Funk Shui Powerhouse Pub 614-D, Sutter St., Folsom. Tickets available at: powerhousepub.com Pablo Montero y Beatriz Adriana May 3 Ariel Jean Band May 12 May 24 Thunder Valley Casino Resort Petty Theft Jeff Rickets 1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln. May 4 Information and ticket sales: 916-408-7777, thundervalleyresort.com. The Sock Monkey May 17 May 25 TBA Funk Shui May 5 June 9 May 5 Felipe Esparza V101’s Summer Jam 2018 Inspector 71 May 18 May 26 Raw, real-life comedy Featuring TLC, Nelly, Tony!Toni!Toné! Unauthorized Roll- Sweet Revenge and more May 10 ing Stones Reunion May 12 Chris Scoville June 15 Legends of Soul May 19 May 31 Dane Cook All-star tribute show May 11 Bruno Mars Tribute Brewers Grade Acerbic wit meets on-fire comedic Wonder Bread 5 May 19 insight Uptown Funk Pablo Montero y Beatriz Adriana June 23 La Reyna de nuestros corazones Russell Peters golden 1 center Deported World Tour 2018 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento June 1 and 2 Information and ticket sales: 916-928-0000, golden1center.com The Price is Right Live June 29 Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias May 11 June 29 Come on down to win Luis Miguel June 2 Steve Martin and “One Show Fits All” World Tour ¡México Por Siempre! Maroon 5 Martin Short June 8 Red Pill Blues Tour An Evening You Will Theresa Caputo Live! The June 30 Primus and Mastodon May 24 Forget for the Rest of Your Experience Depeche Mode June 3 Life featuring The Steep with JJUUJJUU The Long Island medium returns Global Spirit Tour James Taylor Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko B Street Theatre 2700 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento. Tickets and information: 916-443-5300, bstreettheatre.org Airness James Hunter Six May 8 - June 10 The Ladies Foursome Sacramento Women’s Chorus May 17 Professional air guitar competitions provide June 19 - July 22 May 12 MUSIC the backdrop for a marvelous cast of During this outrageous round of golf the MUSIC characters. THEATER women tackle life’s issues. THEATER Camellia Symphony Orchestra – The Weepies – Hideaway 10 Year Christian Baldini, Music Director Jack Gallagher’s “The 7th Sorta Meshell Ndegeocello Anniversary Tour with special and Conductor Annual One Night Only Rock & Roll May 5 guest Bob Hillman May 19-20 Concert Event, ‘The Jokes on Me’” MUSIC May 13 June 9 Mario Spinetti MUSIC Nellie McKay It’s Jack’s personal favorite rock ‘n’ roll/pop May 11 May 31 songs Version 7.0. THEATER MUSIC MUSIC

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Ray Reynolds Jr and The Country Time Band

Red Hawk casino “Moon Over Buffalo” 1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. Tickets available at redhawkcasino.com. May 4 Country Apple Z Sutter Street Theatre Bobby Zoppi & The Top 40, classic rock 717 Sutter St., Folsom. Courdrouys May 13 Tickets and information: 916-353-1001, sutterstreettheatre.com Country, southern rock Jessie Leigh May 26 Country Steel Breeze Old Tyme Radio SHow Folsom Old Tyme Radio Show May 5 Clack rock, top 40 4 p.m. second Saturday of the month Big Bad Boogie Rock May 18 Cover Me Badd May 27 ‘70s and ‘80s OFF BROADWAY SERIES Today’s dance hits Ray Reynolds Jr and Moon Over Buffalo May 6 The Country Time 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays, May 5 – June 3 May 19 Cash Prophets Band In the madcap comedy tradition of “Lend Me a Tenor,” the hilarious The Spazmatics Country Country “Moon Over Buffalo” centers on George and Charlotte Hay, fading The ultimate ‘80s new wave stars of the 1950s. May 11 show The Wiz Kid The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee May 20 Today’s hits 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays, June 9 – July 15 Buck Ford An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling champi- May 12 Country onship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching Brodie Stewart stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through May 25 a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake.

Family series Imagination Theater Humpty Dumpty is Missing! or The Mysterious Case of El Dorado County Fair Grounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville the Fallen Egg Tickets and information: 530-642-0404, imaginationtheater.net 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, May 12 – June 17 Tom Sawyer This affectionate spoof of the private-eye thrillers of the 1940s and 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, May 4-19; and 2 p.m. Sundays, May 6-20 ’50s and an exciting, fun-filled way to introduce young audiences Join Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn and Becky Thatcher in the greatest summer adventure ever told to this classic genre. Sammy Scoop is a private investigator in the in this imaginative, highly theatrical adaptation of Mark Twain’s incomparable classic. tradition of his grandfather, Samuel Shovel and his father, Sam Spade. Sammy faces the biggest challenge of his illustrious career with the sudden fall and disappearance of the jolly Humpty-Dumpty Capital Stage who apparently had no enemies. 2215 J St., Sacramento. Tickets and information:916-995-5464 or capstage.org. 101 Dalmations KIDS Marjorie Prime 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, June 23-July 8 Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their May 2 – June 3 Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their By Jordan Harrison co-production with American Stage, directed by Stephanie Gularte puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita’s former classmate, the mon- The Thanksgiving Play strous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. June 20 – July 22 By Larissa FastHorse. Directed by Michael Stevenson

May 2018 | 55 ■ Entertainment Upcoming Live theater&music performances

FLC Dance Department Evening Of Dance 6 p.m. May 3 Showcasing an array of different dance styles including ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, musical theater, and ethnic forms, FLC’s Evening of Dance is a mosaic of dances. Folsom Lake College Youth Chamber Orchestra 7 p.m. May 5 and 3 p.m. May 6 Under the direction of Dr. Evgeniy Sporov, the orchestra is comprised of young local musicians who meet twice per week to rehearse and share their love of music. Carrera Productions: Larry Carlton Performing with his Quartet 7:30 p.m. May 17 Combining his roots in blues and jazz with a crossover pop rock sensibility, Carlton’s unmistakable sound is marked by his signature warm tone, bright melodies and soulful guitar solos. Placer Pops Chorale Heart by Heart: Featuring original Heart members Steve Fossen and Michael Derosier Broadway Pops - A Musical Revue 7:30 p.m. May 18 and 2 p.m. May 20 Harris Center events calendar Jackie Evancho This 80-member choral group accompanied 10 College Parkway, Folsom. 7:30 p.m. June 6 and 7 by a professional orchestra, presents a Tickets and information: 916- 608-6888,harriscenter.net. A worldwide sensation when she was only representation of some of the best loved 10 years old, Jackie Evancho is moving past Broadway tunes, filled with catchy lyrics the exuberant promise of a child prodigy and choreography that highlights the SBL Entertainment: The Very Best Carrera Productions: vocalist, toward maturity as a singer, as a performance. of Dave Mason with special guest: Herb Alpert & Lani Hall creative artist and as a young woman. Gretchen Roads 8 p.m. May 25 One Way Productions: Voices of California: Nine-time Grammy award-winner Herb Alp- Dreams of Gold 7:30 p.m. May 22 From Orphan To Queen, The Story At age 18, Dave Mason teamed up with ert has sold over 72 million records. Alpert Of Esther 2 and 7 p.m. May 19 Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Chris & The Tijuana Brass propelled his sound This is a high-energy, 70-man performing 7:30 p.m. June 8; 3 and 7:30 p.m. June 9; Wood to form the legendary band Traffic, into the pop music limelight, at one point 3 p.m. June 10; 7:30 p.m. June 15; 3 and ensemble that sings and entertains in the who had a profound effect on the genre outselling the Beatles two to one. Some of barbershop style — joined by Main Street, 7:30 p.m. June 16; 3 p.m. June 17 of rock and roll. While still a teen, Mason his fourteen Top 40 singles include “The From Orphan to Queen, the Story of Esther pre-eminent showmen and the reigning penned the Traffic hit “Feelin’ Alright.” Lonely Bull,” “Mexican Shuffle,” “Spanish “Best barbershop quartet in the world.” is the Biblical heroine’s story of Hadassah, a Flea,” “A Taste of Honey,” “What Now My young Jewish woman who transforms into John Prine with opening act Love,” “This Guy’s In Love With You” and Cantare Chorale: Rock This Town Ramblin Jack Elliott Queen Esther and, by putting her own life “Rise.” His wife, Grammy-winning vocalist in danger and winning the respect of the 7 p.m. May 19 8 p.m. May 23 Lani Hall, started her career as the lead king, saves her people from a massacre. Cantare brings the hottest hits throughout Long considered a “songwriter’s singer of Sergio Mendes’s breakthrough the decades to present day. Featuring songwriter,” John Prine is a rare talent. group, Brasil ‘66. Heart By Heart: tributes to the soulful and unique styles of Classics he has penned, like “Angel from exceptional artists such as Ray Charles, Elvis Featuring Original Heart Members Montgomery,” “Sam Stone,” “Paradise,” and Olate Dogs Steve Fossen and Michael Derosier Presley, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Neil “Hello in There,” have become central to our Winners Of ‘America’s Got Talent’ Diamond, Bill Withers and pop bands like 7:30 p.m. June 8 American musical heritages, speaking to 2 p.m. May 26 Starring original members of Heart and the Marcels, Stray Cats, Beatles, Queen and the everyday experience of ordinary people Led by father Richard Olate and his son Pentatonix. Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers, Mike Derosier with a simple honesty — and an extraordi- Nicholas Olate, the Olate Dogs are a and Steve Fossen, along with an incredible high-energy, fast-paced act filled with SBL Entertainment: Al Stewart: nary ability to get right through to the heart lineup of musicians. Year of the Cat, featuring guest of the listener. doggie friendly and amazing pet tricks. artist Empty Pockets Duendes: A Night of Flamenco SBL Entertainment: Folsom Lake Symphony Fudominal Productions 7:30 p.m. May 20 Rodney Atkins, featuring guest Broadway Romance 7:30 p.m. June 9 Al Stewart came to stardom as part of the artist Brodie Stewart Band 7:30 p.m. June 2 2 p.m. June 3 legendary British folk revival in the ‘60s An evening of internationally renowned 7:30 p.m. May 24 Famed for her captivating theatrical flamenco dancers and musicians. Featuring, and ‘70s and developed the combination of In 2003 Rodney Atkins true debut came presence and exquisite voice, Broadway folk-rock songs with delicately woven tales directly from Spain, award-winning and out, “Honesty,” and three years later, “If star Lisa Vroman treats audiences to gems acclaimed dancer Alfonso Losa. of the great characters and events from his- You’re Going Through Hell.” “It’s America” from musicals such as “The Phantom of tory. Stewart has 19 studio albums between arrived in 2009 and “Take a Back Road,” the Opera,” “Music Man” and “Sound of “Bedsitter Images” in 1967 and “Sparks of Atkins’ fourth studio album, appeared in Music” to landmark songs from composers Ancient Light” in 2008, plus the live album 2011. like Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and “Uncorked” with Dave Nachmanoff in 2009. Sondheim. 56 | Folsom Lake Entertainer Live theater&music performances calendar of events Submit events to: [email protected]. Friday, May 4 Outdoor Movie Night will show at 7:15 p.m. May 4 at Steven Young Amphitheater, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills. Enjoy a family friendly movie outside in the Steven Young Amphitheater on a giant inflatable screen. Bring your blankets and chairs. Event is free and popcorn will be donated by Regal Cinemas El Dorado Hills 14 & IMAX. Info: edhtowncenter.com. Saturday, May 5 Sixth annual Italy on Wheels Festival 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 5 at the Murer House, 1125 Joe Murer Court, Amgen Tour of California Folsom. A variety of classic and vintage See page 9. Italian cars, motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles will be on exhibit. Admission is free. Proceeds go to support the Murer Friday, May 18 the parking garage at 905 Leidesdorff June 14-Sept. 13 House Foundation. Info: historicfolsom. AMGEN Tour of California, is in St. Info: historicfolsom.org. Live On The Boulevard concerts org/events.cfm. town May 18. See details on page 9. will be 7-9 p.m. June 14-Sept. 13 at Saturday, June 2 Steven Young Amphitheater, 4364 Boots and Bling is an evening of May 19 and 20 Rotary Wine At Town Center will Town Center Blvd, El Dorado Hills.Info: entertainment including barbecue The ninth annual Gardens of the be 6-9 p.m. June 2 at Steven Young edhtowncenter.com. dinner, live and silent auctions, and Hills Tour and Art Event, hosted Amphitheater and Sandra Rose Garden, dancing to support All About Equine’s by Assistance League Sierra Foothills 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills. Thursdays, horse rescue operations and programs will take place, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. May Info: wineattowncenter.com. and celebrate ASPCA’s Help A Horse June 20-July 21 19 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20. Tickets: Day. 5 p.m. May 5 at El Dorado Twilight Thursdays Concert Series adults $25, 12 and under $10 at Saturday, June 9 Hills Community Services District will be 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays from assistanceleague.org/sierra-foothills. Powerfest Taps & Tunes features 20 Gymnasium, 1021 Harvard Way, El June 7 through July 21. Bring low-back Info: 916-358-3785. breweries, live music with Albertson Dorado Hills. Info: Dave Fulton, 916- chairs, friends and a picnic or grab Duo, food trucks 4-8 p.m. June 9. Tickets 813-1444, [email protected] or dinner in the district before the concert are $20 advance, $25 at the door, $10 allaboutequine.org/events. Sunday, May 20 starts. Free. Park at Sutter Street Parking Hangtown Car Show will be 9 a.m.- designated driver. Info: 916-235-7799 Garage, 905 Leidesdorff St., Folsom. May 12 and 13 3 p.m. May 20 in Downtown Placerville. or [email protected]. edhtowncenter.com. The 15th annual El Dorado Hills Sponsored by the Placerville Lions Club, Downtown Placerville. Info: contact Hangtown Days feature wagon train, Ongoing Art, Beer & Wine Festival will be 11 live music and a street dance. 2-8 p.m. Mike at 530-622-1731. Saturday Farmers’ Market around a.m.-5 p.m. May 12 and 13 at the El June 9 in downtown Placerville. Info: the Historic Railroad Turntable and Dorado Hills Town Center, 2101 Vine placerville-downtown.org, 530-303- Wine and Dine is 5 – 8 p.m. May 20 Public Plaza in Historic Folsom every Street., El Dorado Hills. The Festival will 8186. feature more than 80 artists displaying at Folsom Community Center. Tickets: Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., year-round. fine-art along with 25-plus of the region’s $40 in advance; $45 at door. Info: Sunday, June 10 More than 40 farmers/vendors wineries and craft breweries. Admission auctria.com/ev?site=f824edcf-e95b- represented. Certified farmers’ locally Gold Country Run Half Marathon is free. Tasting kits can be purchased at: 437b-8eef-a7eb25a1fed0; portal. grown seasonal fruits and vegetables. and 5K Gold Country Run Half eldoradohillsartfestival.org. clubrunner.ca/2008 Freshly made baked goods, fresh eggs Tickets can also be purchased from any Marathon is the first major half and dairy items, live music and more. Thursday, May 17 Folsom Rotarian marathon in El Dorado County. Starting Please park in the parking structure and finishing in the El Dorado Hills Great Wide Open - Tom Petty Tribute located at 905 Leidesdorff St. at the Thursday, May 31 Town Center will be 7- 10 a.m. June corner of Reading and Leidesdorff Band and Benefit Concert will be 10 at 2101 Vine St., El Dorado Hills. Shakespeare at the Amphitheater! streets. Info: 916-806-3989 or email 7-9 p.m. May 17 at Historic Folsom Info: runsra.org/gold-country-run/ will be 7:30 -10 p.m. May 31 in Folsom [email protected]. Amphitheater, 915 Sutter St., Folsom. registration. Info: historicfolsom.org/events.cfm. Historic District. Bring a low-backed/ beach chair and a picnic and enjoy this Third Saturday ArtWalk at Historic lively version of “The Tempest”. Park at Main Street in Placerville. 5-9 p.m. Info: placerville-downtown.org. ✶

May 2018 | 57 ■ Real estate Folsom IS a powerhouse There’s always so much to write about in this taste more than 20 different brews, dance to area. I always write, “I love where I live!” I am live music including a Johnny Cash tribute and honored to live in this area, and I truly believe munch on the food truck fare. Take a tour, win it’s one of the best decisions that I’ve ever made prizes and even compete in a corn hole tourna- for my family when we relocated here from the ment. Learn more at ffpaonline.org. Bay Area almost 25 years ago. Both powerhouses appreciate volunteers. I By Pat Quan Folsom is a powerhouse with the Powerhouse don’t know if they need any more beer tasting State Park and Folsom Powerhouse Minis- volunteers. Once someone gets that position, tries — two very different organizations that they usually stay a long time. At Powerhouse contribute to this wonderful community. Ministries, my daughters and I have volun- Folsom Powerhouse Ministries is a nonprofit teered to help rebuild local Folsom homes. organization that brings hope and healing to Volunteer work can be very rewarding. I agree the local community of Folsom, helping more wholeheartedly when Dan Dailey, co-volunteer than 1,000 people per year. Nancy Atchley, says, “Being part of a community that comes founder and executive director proudly em- together for the good of those in need is good phasizes that “Powerhouse Ministries exists to for the soul.” transform lives. Just one aspect of this organi- So if you live here now, ENJOY. If you don’t, zation is that the no-cost residential recovery it’s a challenge to get a home here. Like a program can address all aspects of a woman’s broken record, I will say it again. There are not life in a safe, caring community.” enough homes for sale in Folsom — just 76 Friends of the Folsom Powerhouse Associa- homes on the market at the time of publication. tion (FFPA) is another local nonprofit corpora- That is really, really low compared to recent tion. Charles Gellman, president of FFPA said, years. March and April of the past couple of “The Folsom Powerhouse is the best kept secret years still had 128-to-160 homes on the market. in the Sacramento area. It has a state of the art Recently, I’ve had buyers give up. They just stop visitor’s center with interactive displays for the looking for homes in Folsom. The average price kids, but is also a great opportunity to learn of a home sold in Folsom this year has climbed about the start of hydroelectric generation.” to almost $550,000. FFPA is made up of volunteers dedicated to Neighboring El Dorado Hills has 141 homes the preservation and interpretation of the Folsom for sale and a higher price point with an average Powerhouse. The Powerhouse was instrumental sold price of $675,000. Still, El Dorado Hills, in changing our lives as it was one of the first with less population and more homes for sale powerhouses in the U.S. to send high voltage still feels like there’s too little choice for buyers. over long distance lines. It lit up Sacramento, 22 Multiple offers? It’s the talk of the town. In miles away in 1895! That’s amazing. And it’s the Folsom, 53 percent of the homes that sold or only hydroelectric powerhouse still in its original are pending sale in the first quarter of 2018 configuration and accessible to the public. It is had multiple offers. There were 58 sales in the located near Lake Natoma on Greenback. I’ll bet $400,000-to-$599,999 range that attracted you’ve driven by the site a million times without multiple offers. In El Dorado Hills, just 36 noticing. Go by the visitor’s center and interact percent attracted multiple offers with the most with the exhibits. Make a day of it and have a occurring in the $500,000-to-$699,999 price picnic lunch nearby. range. Gellman, a client, colleague and friend of Relief in sight? New construction is hap- mine approached me about a sponsorship for pening in both areas — a suggested topic for a their fourth annual upcoming fundraiser event future column. Folsom Ranch is planning more on June 9. This event celebrates the connection than 11,000 homes – lots of new home builders between Folsom Powerhouse State Historic in El Dorado Hills too. Park and breweries. Yes. Breweries. Really! To contact Pat Quan, call 916-812-4341, email pquan@ From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the state park, come cbnorcal.com or go to PatQuan.com. BRE #01918240. 58 | Folsom Lake Entertainer May 2018 | 59 Custom Landscape Design & Construction

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