sept/oct 2004

Ar ts Counc i l o f P lacer County

Arts Newsmagaz ine & Calendar of Events September/October 2004

1 1 t h A n n u a lAU T U M NA RTS T U D I O STO U RMore than 90 artists

open their studios in a

self-guided tour Friday,

Saturday and Sunday,

November 12, 13 and 14

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Studios Tour Tickets

$10 each. Call or stop by

a ticket sales location listed

on the map inside.

Special Issue

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Perspectives is a bi-monthly publication of the Arts Council of Placer County and the City of Roseville. Its purpose is to create a forum for communication for artists and arts organizations in Placer County and to increase awareness of activities and programs related to arts and culture in the area.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Arts Council of Placer County is thecatalyst for the arts in Placer County.

ARTS COUNCIL OF PLACER COUNTY

Executive CommitteeSusan Dupre, ChairBob Hagmann, SecretaryDave Imgrund, TreasurerApril Maynard, Immediate Past Chair

Board of TrusteesSupervisorial District MembersDistrict 1 vacantDistrict 2 Gloria Coutts District 3 Debbie Dragon, AuburnDistrict 4 vacantDistrict 5 Joan Stockbridge, Colfax

Members at LargeSusan Dupre, Christian ValleyLauraine Bacon, Dutch FlatJan White, PenrynApril Maynard, AuburnBob Hagmann, RosevilleDave Imgrund, AuburnChris Larkins, RocklinDon Chaddock, Auburn

Advisory Team Dave Breninger, Chair Emeritus Dick Cushman, Resource Development

Program TeamAngela Tahti, Executive DirectorDorothy Crites, Office ManagerRosie Stilwell, Special ProjectsNorma Brink, Accountant

PerspectivesEditor: Sandra ReevesDesign/Production: Blue Cat StudioPrinted by Auburn Printers, Inc.

Publication and distribution of Perspectives is made possible with support from the County of Placer, the California Arts Council State-Local Partnership and Local Arts Education Partnership Programs, and by the Placer County Visitors Council, and the cities of Auburn, Lincoln, Rocklin, and Roseville.

Perspectives, published four to six times a year, is sent to members and distributed via the public library system countywide and regionally. Copies are available at the Arts Council of Placer County office as well as at the California Welcome Center Auburn. Opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the arts council or cultural arts commission, board of trustees, staff, adver-tisers, or funders. Letters, suggestions, and story ideas are welcomed. Calendar items, along with photographs or slides, may be sent to the office. Deadline for the November/December 2004 issue: September 20, 2004.

Arts Council of Placer County808 Lincoln WayAuburn, CA 95603-4807Phone (530) 885-5670Fax (530) [email protected]

4 SPECIAL SECTION 11th Annual Autumn Art Studios Tour

21 In Memoriam: Johanna Dahn Auburn’s quiet artist ambasador by Persia Woolley

22 Barn “Raising” A festival celebrates Placer’s agricultural heritage by Janis Dice

24 Godzilla Eats Las VegasThe versatile and venturesome Sierra Nevada Winds Orchestraby Arlene Evans

26 Arts NewsFrom around the county

28 Arts Calendar Galleries, Music & Dance, Museums, Events & Festivals,

Film, Theatre, Classes, Arts for Children, Calls to Artists

38 End PaperGetting Realby John Deaderick

Glassblower Rick Nicholson at work on a Wave Bowl

About the CoverThe cover photo illustrates the final steps of spinning out a Wave Bowl from the Point Break Series at 1800 degrees, after about an hour of tedious color work and blowing. The final shape is always a surprise since each piece is free hand blown without molds. It is exciting to watch the final climax as it begins to cool and hold its shape, retaining the sensual, fluid movement as though still mol-ten. The signature wave of the Point Break Wave Bowl Series was inspired by my childhood in Hawaii and mimics the movement of the Pacific Ocean. The blended colors are like a Hawaiian sunset reflect-ing on water. This form takes tremendous strength and stamina to create, along with the sensitivity necessary to react to the ever-changing molten glass.

—Rick Nicholson

About the ArtistThis year Rick and Janet Nicholson celebrate 25 years of marriage and working together as Nicholson Blown Glass, in Auburn. Rick is the master glassblower while Janet creates new designs and blends new colors. Their Wave Bowl from the Point Break Wave Bowl series won First Place for crafts in the 2003 KVIE on-air art auction. Their glass is exhibited in galleries and collected internationally. Their popular ornaments have been featured on the Governor’s Mansion Christmas tree and for two years on the White House Christmas tree. They are represented locally by Bennett Gallery in Placerville, Mowen Solinsky Gallery in Nevada City, and Auburn Old Town Gallery in Auburn. The Nicholsons are participating in the Autumn Art Studios Tour, November 12,13, 14, and will continue to be open every weekend, Fridays through Sundays, until Christmas for demonstrations and sales.

“Bottom of the Sea,” watercolor by Claudia Cullen

Watercolor by Linda Hanson

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Perspectives is a bi-monthly publication of the Arts Council of Placer County and the City of Roseville. Its purpose is to create a forum for communication for artists and arts organizations in Placer County and to increase awareness of activities and programs related to arts and culture in the area.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Arts Council of Placer County is thecatalyst for the arts in Placer County.

ARTS COUNCIL OF PLACER COUNTY

Executive CommitteeSusan Dupre, ChairBob Hagmann, SecretaryDave Imgrund, TreasurerApril Maynard, Immediate Past Chair

Board of TrusteesSupervisorial District MembersDistrict 1 vacantDistrict 2 Gloria Coutts District 3 Debbie Dragon, AuburnDistrict 4 vacantDistrict 5 Joan Stockbridge, Colfax

Members at LargeSusan Dupre, Christian ValleyLauraine Bacon, Dutch FlatJan White, PenrynApril Maynard, AuburnBob Hagmann, RosevilleDave Imgrund, AuburnChris Larkins, RocklinDon Chaddock, Auburn

Advisory Team Dave Breninger, Chair Emeritus Dick Cushman, Resource Development

Program TeamAngela Tahti, Executive DirectorDorothy Crites, Office ManagerRosie Stilwell, Special ProjectsNorma Brink, Accountant

PerspectivesEditor: Sandra ReevesDesign/Production: Blue Cat StudioPrinted by Auburn Printers, Inc.

Publication and distribution of Perspectives is made possible with support from the County of Placer, the California Arts Council State-Local Partnership and Local Arts Education Partnership Programs, and by the Placer County Visitors Council, and the cities of Auburn, Lincoln, Rocklin, and Roseville.

Perspectives, published four to six times a year, is sent to members and distributed via the public library system countywide and regionally. Copies are available at the Arts Council of Placer County office as well as at the California Welcome Center Auburn. Opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the arts council or cultural arts commission, board of trustees, staff, adver-tisers, or funders. Letters, suggestions, and story ideas are welcomed. Calendar items, along with photographs or slides, may be sent to the office. Deadline for the November/December 2004 issue: September 20, 2004.

Arts Council of Placer County808 Lincoln WayAuburn, CA 95603-4807Phone (530) 885-5670Fax (530) [email protected]

There is no excuse for the doldrums in September, October and November in Placer County! Take a look at the Calendar of Events — in this special keepsake edition — chock full of experiential opportu-nity. I highly recommend this year’s self-guided Autumn Art Studios Tour. Due to the increasing popularity of the tour, studios will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 12–14. A special group preview exhibit and public reception will be held on Friday, October 8 from 6 to 9 pm at The Arts Building Gallery, 808 Lincoln Way in Auburn. Diverse and creative artworks produced by 91 hot artists in 60 picturesque locations are waiting for you throughout the towns of Roseville, Granite Bay, Rocklin, Lincoln, Loomis, Penryn, Newcastle, Auburn, Meadow Vista, and Colfax. If you are considering an over-night stay in Placer County, the friendly ambassadors at the California Welcome Center are a phone call or click away (530) 887-2111 or [email protected] Seize the weekend.

— Angela Juliano Tahti, Executive Director, Arts Council of Placer County

Director’s Message

Take a Chance on the arts!

This one-of-a-kind piece is a col-laboration between artists J. Randall Smith and L. Luis Ortiz. Valued at $1,850, the item will be auctioned off at 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 14, 2004, at The Arts Building.

Raffle ticket holders need not be present to win.

Tickets are $10 each, or six for $50.

Become a new member of the Arts Council of Placer County or renew your membership by 5 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2004, at the $35 level or higher and receive four complimentary raffle tickets!

Raffle tickets available via:Arts Council of Placer CountyThe Arts Building • 808 Lincoln Way • Auburn

or phone (530) 885-5670

Established in 1983, the Arts Council of Placer County is a non-profit, public benefit agency, and catalyst for the Arts and Humanities.

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Abraham, Patricia . . . . . . . . . 85 . . . . . 19 . . . . 16Adler, Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 . . . . . 14 . . 10/16Amerine, Paula . . . . . . . . . . . 32 . . . . . 11 . . . . 10Andrews, Cathie . . . . . . . . . . 42 . . . . . 12 . . . . 10Arnold, Melissa . . . . . . . . . . . 33 . . . . . 11 . . . . 10Beatie, Millie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 . . . . . 14 . . 10/16Bell, Diane Ruhkala. . . . . . . . 74 . . . . . 17 . . . . 16Bianchi, Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 . . . . . 17 . . . . 16Bonito, Cindy . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 . . . . . 12 . . . . 10Bonito, Sean . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 . . . . . 13 . . . . 10Brooks, B. C.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 . . . . . 11 . . . . 10Brooks, Victoria. . . . . . . . . . . 72 . . . . . 17 . . . . 16Carlin, Patricia . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . 9 . . . . . 8Carnes, Larry E. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . 6 . . . . . 8Casey, Rebecca . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . 6 . . . . . 8Claggett, Donna and Gary . . . 51 . . . . . 13 . . 10/16Comer, Margot . . . . . . . . . . . 87 . . . . . 19 . . . . 16Dains, Virginia. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 . . . . . 12 . . . . 10Dao, Thien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 . . . . . 11 . . . . 10Dawson, Judy . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 . . . . . 13 . . . . 10Delehanty, Sandy . . . . . . . . . 58 . . . . . 14 . . 10/16Delong, Rusch. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . 6 . . . . . 8Delong, Sandra . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . 6 . . . . . 8DeMartini, Marianne . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . 9 . . . . 10DiLeo, Paula . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 . . . . . . 7 . . . . . 8Dominguez, Brenda. . . . . . . . 60 . . . . . 14 . . 10/16Dong, Patty Pieropan . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . 7 . . . . . 8Dougherty, Terry W. . . . . . . . 93 . . . . . 20 . . . . 16Ekman, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 . . . . . 18 . . . . 16Engellenner, Darlene . . . . . . . 89 . . . . . 19 . . . . 16Erickson, Reif . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . 9 . . . . 10Ford, Robyn L. . . . . . . . . . . . 69 . . . . . 17 . . . . 16Foster, Chris K. . . . . . . . . . . . 94 . . . . . 20 . . . . 16Francesca, Gerda. . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . 11 . . . . 10Gooch, Jannelle and Danika . 66 . . . . . 15 . . . . 16Goodmundson, Susan . . . . . . 61 . . . . . 15 . . 10/16Green, Linda . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . 9 . . . . 10Hall, Shiono . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 . . . . . 14 . . 10/16Hamilton, Sonja. . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . 7 . . . . . 8Hersh, Sondra . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . . . . . 12 . . . . 10Hirschinger, James R.. . . . . . . 64 . . . . . 15 . . . . 16Horton, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 . . . . . 15 . . . . 16Jella, Elma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 . . . . . 18 . . . . 16Johnson, Ursula. . . . . . . . . . . 40 . . . . . 12 . . . . 10Ketelle, Dick . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 . . . . . 13 . . . . 10Lamb, Felicia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 . . . . . 15 . . . . 16Larson, Judie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 . . . . . 18 . . . . 16Laursen, Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . 6 . . . . . 8Laursen, Shana . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . 6 . . . . . 8Lehmbrock-Hirschinger, Imi . . 65 . . . . . 15 . . . . 16

Index of Artists

Artist Name Number Page Map Pg.

Libby, Tim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 . . . . . 18 . . . . 16Louw, Mya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 . . . . . 20 . . . . 16Love, Lorelee. . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 . . . . . 20 . . . . 16Lowe, Anita Posey. . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . 7 . . . . . 8Marsh, Deanna . . . . . . . . . . . 67 . . . . . 15 . . . . 16Martin, Andrea . . . . . . . . . . . 97 . . . . . 20 . . . . 16Miyagi, Meech . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . 7 . . . . . 8Moller, Tommie . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . 12 . . . . 10Moore, Phawnda . . . . . . . . . . 81 . . . . . 18 . . . . 16Murphey-Frank, Arry . . . . . . . 49 . . . . . 13 . . . . 10Murray, Marcia . . . . . . . . . . . 70 . . . . . 17 . . . . 16Newell, Barbara. . . . . . . . . . . 54 . . . . . 14 . . 10/16Nicholson, Rick and Janet . . . . 8 . . . . . . 6 . . . . . 8O’Connor, Casey . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . 6 . . . . . 8Omans, Connie . . . . . . . . . . . 78 . . . . . 18 . . . . 16Ortiz, L. Luis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 . . . . . 10 . . . . 10Osborne, Patrick J. . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . 14 . . 10/16Padilla, Stan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . 10 . . . . 10Panighetti, Delia Toni . . . . . . 91 . . . . . 19 . . . . 16Peña, Juan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . 7 . . . . . 8Phillips, Helen W. . . . . . . . . . 63 . . . . . 15 . . . . 16Pike, Lynda L. . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 . . . . . 17 . . . . 16Ranlett, Ann . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . 13 . . 10/16Rappaport-Weiland, Gayle . . . 79 . . . . . 18 . . . . 16Reber, Leona . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 . . . . . 12 . . . . 10Reeve, M. Kathlyn . . . . . . . . . 71 . . . . . 17 . . . . 16Russell, Marilyn . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . 9 . . . . . 8Saia, Jan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . 14 . . 10/16Smith, J. Randall . . . . . . . . . . 28 . . . . . 10 . . . . 10Smith, Merridee Joan . . . . . . . 38 . . . . . 12 . . . . 10Starbird, Sandy Wythawai . . . 29 . . . . . 11 . . . . 10Stauss, Randall H. . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . 7 . . . . . 8Stickney, Judi . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 . . . . . 19 . . . . 16Story, Valerie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 . . . . . 19 . . . . 16Strickland, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 . . . . . 20 . . . . 16Sutter, Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . 11 . . . . 10Sylvester, Maria . . . . . . . . . . . 48 . . . . . 13 . . . . 10Thibeault, David . . . . . . . . . . 80 . . . . . 18 . . . . 16Trudeau, Deidre . . . . . . . . . . 86 . . . . . 19 . . . . 16Wescoatt, Carol Jones . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . 9 . . . . . 8Wood, Diane J. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . 7 . . . . . 8 The Arts Building . . . . . . . . . 23 . . . . . . 9 . . . . 10Arts Council of Placer County 22 . . . . . . 9 . . . . 10Artful i Gallery and Studio . . . 86 . . . . . 19 . . . . 16California Welcome Center. . . 18 . . . . . . 9 . . . . . 8Finnish Temperance Hall . . . . 75 . . . . . 17 . . . . 16Lincoln Arts & Culture . . . . . . 52 . . . . . 13 . . 10/16Old Library Art Studios . . . . . 31 . . . . . 11 . . . . 10Roseville Arts Center . . . . . . . 88 . . . . . 19 . . . . 16

1 1 t h A n n u a l AU T U M N A RT S T U D I O S TO U R

Artist Name Number Page Map Pg.


New MembersLarry BrendenJoann CochranSally CoshowMarc G. CuppSusan FreyHoward GodfreyFred M. HansonRichard English HarveyNorman & Cynthia HinmanAlice T. HorstJoni KaiserStephen G. LentzReg MarcellinoMichael MaydakJames H. NoltMr. & Mrs. George NolteMathew J. PeakAlice M. PetruzzelliRosemary Griffin RegsdaleHazel Ann ReimcheElizabeth Ann SorensenJoseph & Carolyn Spezza

Renewed MembersSusan BarryDon CroutPat KodetAnita LoweKaren Donaldson McFallFusae MiyamotoCarol NewlandMarian O’NeillFrank J. ThomyMarcia G. VorousRichard F. WardArlan J. WelchDorothy R. Young

New Business MembersAero Brewing Company“Artistic” Hair SalonBlue Cat StudioMaki Heating and Air

Conditioning Inc.

BenefactorsRon Parr/Highlands Group, LLCSierra Pacific Foundation

PatronsLaursen Family FundMarjorie BlodgettNortech Waste LLCPlacer County Water Agency1600 Placer Investors, LP/

Westpark AssociatesUnited Auburn Indian

Community of the Auburn Rancheria/Thunder Valley Casino

AffiliatesAuburn Arts CommissionAuburn Branch American

Association of University Women

Auburn Community Concert Association

Auburn SymphonyNorth Tahoe ArtsPlacer Art LeaguePlacer County Visitors CouncilSierra County Arts CouncilWindows Art Project

Public PartnershipsCalifornia Arts CouncilCity of AuburnCity of LincolnCity of RocklinCity of RosevilleCounty of PlacerMetropolitan Arts PartnershipNational Endowment for the

ArtsPlacer County Office of

EducationPlacer Union High School

DistrictWestern Placer Unified School

District

Colfax

Roseville

Rocklin

AuburnMap page 10Artists 21–61

Map page 16Artists 50–97

Map page 8Artists 1–20

Lincoln I-80

Granite Bay

Wear Comfortable Shoes: Tour has steps, slopes, and may be difficult for those with physical limitations.

to our new, renewed and business members, patrons and affiliates — and, of course, our public partners

Autumn Art Studios Tour SponsorsAndrew & Shana LaursenAuburn RotaryAuburn Rotary Club

AccountantsBooker Accountancy CompanyMerrill Accountancy CorporationWilson, Wilson & Taylor Certified Public AccountantsNewcastle Produce

BuonarrotiHigh Hand NurseriesLatitudes RestaurantMonkey CatPlacer Sierra BankRosie Stilwell — In memory of

my mother, Elisa Baumann

Call for Nominations for Arties Awards

The Arts Council of Placer County is accepting nomi-nations for the 2004 Arties Awards. The awards are given to individuals or groups who have made out-standing contributions in several categories:

For details and nomination forms, contact the Arts Council office at (530) 885-5670, or [email protected], or visit 808 Lincoln Way, Auburn.

• Visual/Performing Arts• Arts Education• Arts Administration• Arts Volunteer/Patron

• Business Support/ Partnership• Literary Arts• Public Service to the Arts


5. Shana LaursenWildlife Photography

Showing with Andrew Laursen #4

6. Rebecca CaseyCeramic & Pewter Sculpture

From Auburn, take Hwy. 49 North to Grass Valley. Go 7 mi. to Lone Star Rd. Turn Right, go 0.5 mi. to Lake Valley Dr. Turn Left, go 1.3 mi. to Cedar Ridge Dr. Turn Right, go to Sweetwater Dr. Driveway to studio is on intersection.5090 Sweetwater Dr., Auburn(530) 269.1330

7. Larry E. CarnesStoneware, Porcelain

Take I-80 to Applegate exit. On north side of I-80 turn Right on Crother Rd., go 0.25 mi. to studio. Turn into unpaved driveway, cross creek. Studio is on the Right. 375 Crother Rd., Meadow Vista(530) 878.6286

8. Rick and Janet NicholsonBlown Glass

Corner of Bell and Cramer5555 Bell Road, Auburn(530) 823.1631

1. Rusch DelongStone Spheres

Take I-80 to Hwy. 174, outside Colfax. Follow signs to Rollins Lake Rd. When you see the lake, turn Right on Glen Alder, turn Left on Norton Grade. Studio is first house on Left.26705 Norton Grade Road, Colfax.(530) 346.8738

2. Sandra DelongOil

Showing with Rusch Delong, #1

3. Casey O’ConnorCeramics

Take I-80 East, exit Weimar Cross Rd., stay right, turn Left on Canyon Wy., go approx. 1.5 mi., turn Right on Washington Irving Rd., (Sleepy Hollow subdivi-sion), go uphill, stay right 0.25 mi., turn Right on Catskill Dr.469 Catskill Drive, Colfax (530) 637.5353

4. Andrew LaursenWildlife Photography

From Hwy. 49 North: Overhill Dr. is the Left turn just before the Bear River, 0.5 mi. from Dry Creek Rd. From Hwy. 49 South: Overhill Dr. is the Right turn just past the Bear River. Go through open gate, studio is at end (1 mi. from gate). 11391 Overhill Drive, Auburn. (530) 269.1231


13. Patty Pieropan DongWatercolor, Oil, Block Printing

From I-80 East: exit Bowman Rd., turn Right onto Bowman Rd. Turn Left onto Old Airport Rd. Follow signs. From Hwy. 49 North: turn Right on Bell Rd. After third light, turn Right (Old Airport) to studio. 460 Old Airport Road, Auburn (530) 823.1963

14. Paula DiLeoMixed Media: Archival Ink, Prismacolor pencils, Oil Pastel, Collage

Take Hwy. 49, turn Left on Bell Rd. Go past DeWitt Center, turn Left on Deseret Dr. Take road almost to end, studio is Spanish-style house on Left.. 3015 Deseret Drive, Auburn (530) 888.6552

15. Juan PeñaPencil, Watercolor, Pastel and Oil

Take Bell Rd., (south), turn Left on 1st St., Right on E Ave. to corner of 2nd St. Studio is on cor-ner of E Ave. and 2nd St. 11537 E Avenue, Auburn(530) 887.0312

16. Meech MiyagiCeramic and Mixed Media

Take Hwy. 49, take Atwood Rd. to Mt. Vernon Rd. (stay Right). Turn into Art Planet (approx. 5 mi. from Hwy. 49). 7600 Mount Vernon Road, Auburn (530) 888.8422

9. Sonja HamiltonWatercolor, Silk

Hwy. 49N, exit Dry Creek to “Saddleback.” Turn Left on Blue Grass, Left @ 2nd Moss Rock, Right on Virginia, Right on Kenneth, to Kimo. Hwy. 49S, exit Florence, Left on Helen, R on Kenneth, to Kimo. I-80E/W: exit Christian Valley, Left at Stanley to Kimo.3500 Kimo Way, Auburn (530) 878.4700

10. Anita Posey LoweClay

Take I-80 to Dry Creek Rd. Turn Left on Dry Creek, turn Right on Christian Valley Rd., proceed 2 miles to studio.1855 Christian Valley Road, Auburn(530) 878.8034

11. Randall H. StaussWatercolor and Oil

Take I-80, exit Hwy. 49. Go 3.1 mi. to Bell Rd., turn Left on Bell Rd 3.2 mi. to Hubbard. Turn Left on Hubbard, go 0.2 mi. to studio.9555 Hubbard Road, Auburn(530) 885.2053

12. Diane J. WoodGlass, Metal

From I-80: exit Bell Rd., turn Right on Haines Rd. Turn Right before the one lane bridge. Up hill to studio on Left. From Dry Creek Rd.: turn Right on Haines Rd., turn Left just after the one lane bridge, up hill to studio on Left.14155 Carriage Oak Lane, Auburn (530) 878.0663


KEY

Wheelchair Access

Public Restroom

Small Bus Access

Motor Coach Access

Tickets Sold Here

Select artists showing Sat

& Sun Only. All others showing Fri – Sun.


17. Patricia CarlinAcrylic, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor, Sculpture, Mache, Found Materials

From I-80, take Hwy. 49, go 2.1 mi. to Luther Rd., turn Right. Go 0.7 mi. to Oak Ridge Wy., turn Left. Go 0.5 mi. to corner of Athena Wy. and Oak Ridge Wy.1490 Oak Ridge Way, Auburn (530) 889.2111

18. California Welcome Center, Auburn

Take I-80, Foresthill exit, fol-low Visitor Information signs.13411 Lincoln Way, Auburn Map/tickets sold here during tour

The California Welcome Center, Auburn will be glad to assist with your travel plans. Our friendly ambassadors provide information on history, geography, recreation, and overnight accommodations in Placer County and the region. (530) 887.2111

19. Marilyn RussellClay

Studio is third driveway on the Left2049 Ali Lane, Auburn(530) 823.5464

20. Carol Jones WescoattMetal, Gourds, Photography

Take I-80 East, exit Auburn Ravine Rd./Foresthill Rd. Turn Left on Auburn Ravine Rd., turn Right on Shockley Rd.330 Shockley Road, Auburn(530) 888.6118

21. Marianne DeMartiniCeramics

Take I-80 East, exit Elm St., turn Left onto Elm. Turn Left onto High St., turn Left onto Lincoln Wy/Hwy. 49. Turn Right onto Foresthill Ave.225 Foresthill Ave., Auburn (530) 885.4174

22. Arts Councilof Placer County at:

23. The Arts Building

Take I-80 East, exit Elm St., turn Left on Elm, Right on High St., Left on Cleveland St., Right on Lincoln Wy. (530) 885.5670 or (530) 885.2787808 Lincoln Way, Auburn Map/tickets sold here during tourTour preview art exhibit opens Oct. 8

24. Reif EricksonPastel

Showing at The Arts Building, #23

25. Linda GreenAcrylic



28. J. Randall SmithClay (Kraku)

Showing at The Arts Building, #23 Downstairs

26. L. Luis OrtizCeramics

Showing at The Arts Building, #23Downtstairs

27. Stan PadillaPainting, Jewelry


KEY Tickets Sold Here




33. Melissa ArnoldTextile Arts

Showing at Old Library Art Studios, #31

34. B. C. BrooksDyes on Silk


35. Thien DaoClay Sculpture


36. Gerda FrancescaClay Sculpture, Mixed Media and Jewelry


29. Sandy Wythawai StarbirdFiber, Fabric, Mixed 3-D


30. Keith SutterPhotography


31. Old Library Art Studios

Take I-80, exit Elm St., go Right on High St., then Right on East Placer one block, Left on Almond. (530) 887.8216175 Almond St., Auburn Map/tickets sold here during tour

32. Paula AmerineOil Pastel, Oil, Mixed Media

Showing at Old Library Art Studios, #31 Studio 2


37. Tommie Moller3-D Clay, Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, Etchings, Photo Lithographs


38. Merridee Joan SmithDyes on Silk


39. Sondra HershAcrylic on Canvas

Take High St. to Agard, (Placer H.S. on corner), turn Left onto Agard St., continue over R.R. tracks where Agard becomes Gold St. Stay on Gold St., following it around to the Right until it straightens out, turn Right at “Y”.420 Gold Street, Auburn (530) 885.6179

40. Ursula JohnsonOils and Prints

From I-80 take Newcastle exit, fol-low Indian Hill Rd. to Auburn-Folsom Rd., turn Left. Turn Right on Maidu, Left on Riverview Dr., then Right on Vista Del Lago.1945 Vista Del Lago, Auburn (530) 823.9126

41. Virginia DainsSculptural Ceramics, Naked Raku

From Hwy. 49: take Atwood Rd. to Mt. Vernon Rd. (stay Right), go 7 mi., turn Left on Ayres Holmes Rd. First drive on Right. From 193: take Gold Hill Rd., turn Right on Wise, Left on Ayres Holmes Rd.3371 Ayres Holmes Road, Auburn (530) 888.9180

42. Cathie AndrewsCeramics

Showing with Virginia Dains, #41

43. Leona ReberCeramic Sculpture

Showing with Virginia Dains, #41

44. Cindy BonitoRelief Prints, Floral Photography and Watercolor

Take Hwy. 193 to Gold Hill Rd., go 2 mi. on Gold Hill to the adobe brick house on the Right.2460 Gold Hill Road, Newcastle(530) 823.0490


49. Arry Murphey-FrankWatercolor and Oils

Take Hwy 193 toward Lincoln, turn Right on Gold Hill Rd., turn Right on Chaparral. Go approx. 1 mi. to the gate. Go through gate, take first Left to studio.7333 Chaparral Lane, Newcastle(916) 663.3355

50. Ann RanlettPen & Ink, Photography

Take Hwy 193 to Mandarin Hill Rd. go 0.5 mi. up road and turn Right where road splits. Studio is first on Left.490 Mandarin Hill Road, Newcastle(916) 663.0322

51. Donna and Gary ClaggettClay

Showing with Ann Ranlett, #50

52. Lincoln Arts & Culture Foundation

580 Sixth Street, Lincoln(916) 645-9713 Map/tickets sold here during tour

45. Sean BonitoOil Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking

Showing with Cindy Bonito, #44

46. Dick B. Ketelle Clay

From Sacramento (I-80), exit Newcastle, take Hwy 193 toward Lincoln. From Auburn, (I-80) exit Hwy. 193, go toward Lincoln, 3 mi., on 193, turn Right on Gold Hill Rd., Go 0.5 mi. then turn Right on Chaparral Lane. Studio is first on Left.. 6615 Chaparral Lane, Newcastle(916) 663.2121

47. Judy DawsonWatercolor

Take Hwy. 193 toward Lincoln. Turn Right on Gold Hill Rd., Right on Chaparral Ln. Or toward

Newcastle, Left on Gold Hill, Right on Chaparral (first mail-box on right).6690 Chaparral Lane, Newcastle (916) 663.3104

48. Maria SylvesterPastel, Oil, Prints

Showing with Judy Dawson, #47(530) 887.0733


53. Shiono HallCeramics

Showing at Lincoln Arts, #52

54. Barbara NewellClay

Take Hwy 65, turn Right on Twelve Bridges Dr., Left on East Lincoln Pkwy., Right on Del Webb Blvd., Left on Cottage Rose, Right on Leander Ln.1813 Leander Lane, Lincoln(916) 434.2543

55. Jan SaiaOil, signed Limited Edition artist’s proofsTake Hwy. 65, exit Twelve Bridges Dr., turn Right. Turn Left on Parkside, then Left on Laurelhurst Ln.1925 Laurelhurst Lane, Lincoln(916) 408.7218

56. Patrick J.OsbornePhotography

Take Hwy. 65, turn Right on Twelve Bridges Dr. Left on East Lincoln Pkwy. Right on Del Webb Blvd. Turn Right on Carriage Ln., Right at Stone Hearth Ln.1165 Stone Hearth Lane, Lincoln (916) 408.4152

57. Allen AdlerPhotography

Take Hwy. 65 to Twelve Bridges Dr., turn Right, go to Parkside Dr., turn Left. Second street is Stepping Stone, turn Left. Make immediate Right onto Stonecrest Ln, and follow to curve.2094 Stonecrest Lane, Lincoln(916) 408.0064

58. Sandy DelehantyWatercolor, Oil

Two story Victorian farm-house on the right (white rail fence).8041 Boulder Creek Road, Penryn (916) 652.4624

59. Millie BeatieCeramics

Take I-80 to Horseshoe Bar exit into Loomis, turn Right on Taylor Road. Left on King Road. Cross railroad tracks, turn Right on Arcadia Ave., studio is fifth house on Left. Enter studio to left of home.6410 Arcadia Avenue, Loomis(916) 652.8052

60. Brenda DominguezWatercolor, Colored Pencil, Oil Pastel

Take King Rd out of Loomis, turn onto Day Ave., Left on Eldon, Right on Silver Ranch to studio.3578 Silver Ranch, Loomis (916) 652.6952


65. Imi Lehmbrock-HirschingerOil, Mixed Media

Showing with James R. Hirschinger, #64

66. Jannelle and Danika GoochEuropean Fiber Accessories &Fused Glass Collages

Take Auburn-Folsom Rd. toward Roseville. Left on Horseshoe Bar Rd. Go 0.8 mi. to N. Lakeshore Blvd., turn Left. Go 0.9 mi. to end of N. Lakeshore Blvd. Park in driveway or cul-de-sac.3415 North Lakeshore Blvd., Loomis (916) 652.3165

67. Deanna MarshMetal

Showing with Jannelle and Danika Gooch, #66

68. Felicia LambWatercolor

Take Auburn-Folsom Rd., turn East into Placer Canyon Homes (gated). Go straight through gates to studio. Call from gate phone if closed.4990 Lexington Circle, Loomis(916) 652.6849

61. Susan GoodmundsonWatercolor and Oil

Showing with Brenda Dominguez, #60

62. Doug HortonJewelry, Ceramics

Take I-80 West from Auburn, exit Penryn Rd., Left over free-way to stop sign. Left on King Rd., Right at first dirt driveway to studio.7440 King Road, Loomis(916) 652.4351

63. Helen W. PhillipsBatik

3870 Leak Lane, Loomis(916) 652.6870

64. James R.HirschingerPhotography

On Left side of street. Studio entrance on Right side of house.3700 North Lakeshore Blvd., Loomis(916) 652.4536


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73. Lynda L. PikeWatercolor

Take I-80 West, exit Rocklin Rd, turn Right on Rocklin Rd. Turn Right on Pacific, turn Left on Midas Ave. Go to 5th St., go through stop sign. Studio is second house on Right.3455 Midas Avenue, Rocklin(916) 315.8771

74. Diane Ruhkala BellPrintmaking and Mixed Media

From Auburn, take I-80, exit Rocklin Rd, go Right. Turn Left on S. Grove, Right on Winding Lane.4045 Winding Lane, Rocklin(916) 624.2217

75. Finnish Temperance Hall

Take I-80 West, exit Rocklin Road, turn Right. At South Grove St., turn Left into park-ing lot beside the building. 4090 Rocklin Road, Rocklin Map/tickets sold here during tour

76. Earl BianchiWire Sculpture, Watercolor

Showing at Finnish Temperance Hall, #75

69. Robyn L. FordWatercolor

Showing with Felicia Lamb, #68

70. Marcia MurrayWatercolor


71. M. Kathlyn ReeveWatercolor and Mixed Media


72. Victoria BrooksOil and Watercolor

Take Auburn-Folsom Rd., turn East into Placer Canyon Homes (gated). Left on Vista Cove Place to studio. Call from gate phone if closed.4717 Vista Cove Place, Loomis(916) 652.9448


81. Phawnda MooreCalligraphy & Brush Illustration, Book Design, Mixed Media, Asian Vases, Gifts

From I-80 West, exit Sierra College Blvd., turn Left, go over freeway. At third stop light, turn Right on El Don Dr. At first stop sign, turn Right to studio. From Finn Hall exit Right--Rocklin Rd. to El Don, turn Right, bear Left to Ambassador. 5667 Ambassador Drive, Rocklin(916) 630.0505

82. Tim LibbyAcrylic and Resin on Wood and Canvas

Studio is in Triple Vision Art, (sign:”Gallery”), located in Food Source Shopping Center. From Hwy. 65, exit Stanford Ranch Rd. From I-80, exit Hwy 65. First 65 exit is Stanford Ranch Rd. First intersection is Five Star Blvd. 6661 Stanford Ranch Road, Suite E, Rocklin (916) 630.1200

83. Fred EkmanWatercolor, Gouache, Ink & Oil

Take I-80, exit Hwy. 65 N to third exit: Blue Oaks Blvd. West. Go 1.8 mi. to Woodcreek Oaks, turn Right. At Parkside Wy, turn Left. Turn Right on McCloud, go 1/2 bl. and turn Right again on McCloud. Rogue is first street to Left. 2508 Rogue Way, Roseville(916) 772.4953

84. Elma JellaMixed Water Media

Take I-80, exit Hwy. 65 toward Lincoln. Exit Blue Oaks Blvd. West. Go about 3.5 mi. to Del Webb Blvd. Turn Left on Del Webb. Take first Left on Buggy Whip, Right on Stagecoach, Left on Mule Team Wy. to studio.7096 Mule Team Way, Roseville (916) 771.7855

77. Judie LarsonOil Pencil, Watercolor


78. Connie OmansMixed Media


79. Gayle Rappaport-WeilandMixed Media/CollageWatercolor/Acrylic


80. David ThibeaultWatercolor



89. Darlene EngellennerSculpture, Collage

Take I-80, exit Douglas Bl. East., turn Right on Sunrise Ave. appx. 0.5 mi. to Coloma Wy. At the church (on Coloma) turn Left, then Right on Oakridge and immediate Left on Tiffany. Studio is second house, second block. 1408 Tiffany Circle, Roseville(916) 782.2909

90. Judi StickneySculpture — Stone and Bronze

From Cavitt-Stallman, go south on Shadow Oaks (private road) which turns into Ashby Ln.5275 Ashby Lane, Granite Bay(916) 791.5964

91. Delia Toni PanighettiOil, Acrylic, Watercolor

I-80 E (from Sacramento), exit Douglas Blvd. East, toward Granite Bay. Left on Barton Rd. at stop light. Follow the left curve to stop sign. Go straight onto Olive Ranch Rd. Studio is third house on left. 5832 Olive Ranch Road, Granite Bay (916) 791.3109

92. Valerie StoryOil, Watercolor, Charcoal

Showing with Delia Toni Panighetti, #91

85. Patricia AbrahamWater Media

Take I-80 to Hwy. 65, exit Pleasant Grove Blvd., turn Left onto Pleasant Grove, go 3.4 mi. to Rose Creek Rd. Turn Right on Rose Creek Rd, fol-low to Frontier, turn Left. Turn Right on Pear Blossom Ct. to studio. 609 Pear Blossom Ct., Roseville (916) 773.5533

86. Diedre TrudeauArtful i Gallery & StudioAcrylic on Wood Panel and Canvas

Exit I-80 West, take Douglas Blvd. West, turn Right onto Judah, take Right onto Oak, go through stop sign and take a Left onto Washington Blvd. underpass, through Main and Right onto Elefa. From Lincoln, take Pleasant Grove to Washington, turn Left, Left on Elefa St. 212 Elefa Street, Historic Old Town Roseville (916) 773.2242

87. Margot Comer Studio 5 GalleryOil

From I-80 Exit Douglas Blvd. West, toward downtown Roseville. Stay in the Right lane and bear Right on Judah St. Second Right on Oak St. Studio 5 Gallery is on the Left side in first block. Parking in rear alley. 510 Oak St., Roseville. (916) 771.8955

88. Roseville Arts Center/ 405 Gallery

405 Vernon St., Exciting redevelop-ment in progress(916) 783.4117


97. Andrea MartinWatercolor

Take I-80 West, take Eureka Rd. exit. (If trav-eling East, turn Right at end of exit). Turn Right on East Roseville Pkwy. Turn Right on Brackenbury Wy. Turn Left on Parkford Cir. Studio is first house on right after stop sign.5310 Parkford Circle, Granite Bay (916) 789.7017

98. Mya LouwOil, Pastel, Acrylic

From Douglas Blvd. (East), turn Right on Barton Rd. Turn Left onto MacDuff, Right on Oak Leaf Wy. to studio.9330 Oak Leaf Way, Granite Bay (916) 772.2402

93. Terry DoughertyAcrylic

From I-80 W, exit Sierra College Bl., turn Left. At Cavitt-Stallman Rd, turn Left, then Right on Olive Ranch, Right on Stirling, Right on Willow Gate Ct. to stu-dio. From Barton Rd., Left on Stirling, Right on Willow Gate Ct. 8535 Willow Gate Court, Granite Bay (916) 791.6728

94. Chris K. FosterCalligraphy in Acrylic and Watercolor

From I-80, exit Douglas Bl. East (approx. 6 mi.), then Right on Iris, immediate Left on Dambacher, Right on Bronson Dr. Please enter through Hill Road gate. Studio is corner house.8802 Bronson Drive, Granite Bay (916) 797.0132

95. Lorelee LoveClay

From I-80, exit Douglas Bl. East, go 5 mi. to Hill Rd., turn Right, go 2 bl. to studio on Hill Rd.7795 Hill Road, Granite Bay(916) 791.0299

96. Joe StricklandAcrylic, Mixed Media

From E. Roseville Pkwy., go Left on Elmhurst Dr., Right on Chelshire, Left on Crocker, Left on Citadel Ct. to studio.5004 Citadel Court, Granite Bay (916) 791.0447

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Johanna Dahn was a quiet woman, a little round person who sat very close to the front of the Growers’ Market in Auburn, greeting people with a gentle nod, a serious smile. On the card table before her were an array of watercolor cards, each hand-done and each relating to a local landmark such as Placer County Courthouse or No Hands Bridge. She captured them so well that she became one of our best ambassadors to the world. I often thought about doing a story on her, but it was easy to get distracted by the errand I was run-ning, to smile back, to plan to stop and talk next time. But there wasn’t a next time. Johanna Dahn died of cancer on June 17th. Artist Gerda Francesca had interviewed Johanna several weeks before her death, and the unique life of this artist will not be lost, after all. Born in Rumania in 1921, she came from a family of painters who quickly noted her tal-ent; she held first exhibit at age 10. Dahn was caught in the chaos of World War II, when whole countries were occupied, changed sides, saw travel allowed or not allowed, depending on who was in charge at the moment. As a young bride, she was smuggled from one place to another, once on a train, another time walking 60 kilometers at night in order to slip over the border where she man-aged to rendezvous with her older brother at a friend’s house. She was forced to work in a refuge camp in Vienna for about a year, until she escaped and made her way to her in-laws in Germany. When the war was over, the Red Cross helped locate her husband in an American POW camp near Munich. They lived in Germany for the next six years and had two children, Tamara and Michael. In 1952 the family emigrated to the U.S., where they lived in New York City. While there, Johanna stud-ied landscape painting with Edgar Whitney, and sold her work in the Washington Square Art Show twice a year. In 1979 the fam-ily moved to San Francisco, then up the hill to Auburn. Here, she became a member of Gallery One, the Arts Council of Placer

County, was displayed on the Auburn Art Walk, and took up her spot at the Growers’ Market. This artist was not world famous. She did nothing to change the way art is practiced. She was not even a flamboyant character. But she had been “close up and personal” with the forces that shaped the 20th Century, and came through it all with that touch of gentility, that serious smile, and both the desire and ability to capture beauty on paper. It was a gift she shared with the world. Johanna Dahn’s one request at the end was that rather than having flowers and such at her passing, she would prefer a donation be made to the Arts Council of Placer County in her name.

In Memoriam: Johanna Dahn

by Persia Woolley

Johanna Dahn, shown with a piece of her prize-winning art.

Share Your Love of the Arts and Humanities…

Forever Including a charitable bequest to the Arts Council of Placer County in your estate plans is a way that you can say thank you to your family, friends, and

community while sharing your love of the Arts and Humanities with future generations.

For more information about a charitable bequest, call the arts council at (530) 885-5670.


Some communities try to downplay their agricultural roots, but Placer County will cel-ebrate its agrarian heritage in an artistic way at the premier of the Placer Farm and Barn Festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 9 – 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. “Placer County is one of the fastest-grow-ing municipalities in the state, so it’s especially important that we show support to our farm-ers and ranchers who are preserving our agro-nomic legacy,” says Agricultural Commissioner Christine Turner. “The Farm and Barn Festival is a great way to encourage people to develop a connection back to the farm, to show our children where the food on our tables come from. The event combines art, education, music and food into a fun family event.” On Saturday, the quad on the Sierra College campus will become the venue for the festival star — the annual AGROartTM Competition. There, individuals and groups of children and adults create sculptures, portraits, and works of edible art on site, using fruits and vegeta-bles as their media. Entries will be judged and $5,000 in prize money awarded in a variety of competition categories divided by age groups. The AGROartTM contest was initiated in 1996 as a whimsical way to highlight Placer’s his-tory as a prolific fruit and vegetable producer. The event has bloomed larger each year, out-growing its previous locales and cultivating an international audience that savors its quirky flavor. Imaginative entries have included the Statue of Liberty, organization logos, and a portrait in produce of Bacchus, the Greek god of wine. Also on hand at the festival will be live music on stage, vendors offering farm-fresh foods and locally-produced art for sale, fruit tastings, and a children’s play garden. Ample free parking will be available on campus. Donations for admission to Saturday’s activities are $5; free to children ages 12 and under. On Sunday, October 10, the festival hits the road for a self-guided tour of several work-ing farms and ranches, and an historic coun-try schoolhouse, in western Placer County.

Visitors that day will experience up-close encounters with farm animals, explore vintage and modern barns, eat farm-fresh food, and see educational demonstrations. Passports for the self-guided tour are $5 per vehicle, with free parking at the farms and ranches. “It’s a way to see agricultural operations in action, while letting the growers know they are a valued part of the community,” says Molly Johnson, program manager of PlacerGROWN. “And when people buy locally

Barn “Raising”

by Janis Dice

A chance to be creative with produce is only part of this year’s Farm & Barn Festival. On day two, visitors can take a self-guided tour of working farms and ranches.


produced food goods, it keeps the industry alive and ultimately helps preserve ranch and farm lands that give this county its rare, rural character.” Presented by the Arts Council of Placer County, Sierra College, PlacerGROWN, High Sierra R&D Council, Placer County Resource Conservation District, Placer County Board of Supervisors, Placer County Department of Agriculture, Foothill Farmers’ Market Association, Placer County Visitors Council, and South Placer Tourism, the weekend festi-val is a celebration of the art of agriculture. “The organizing committee is made up of people who truly care and appreciate the benefits of enjoying the agricultural products from Placer County,” suggests Joanne Neft, director of the county’s ag marketing program. “They’re giving people a chance to get out on the farm and become aware of Placer’s agri-culture and how important it is to support the local growers and eat locally grown goods. “Most people don’t realize that the fruit on their table has traveled an average 1500 miles to get to the plate,” she says. “We want to get people thinking healthy, fresh, and local.”

For tickets, tour maps or more information, call (530) 885-5670 or visit: www.placerfarmandbarnfestival.com.

Farm and Barn Festival, October 9 – 10, celebrates Placer’s rich agriculture and arts heritage

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Godzilla Eats Las Vegas may sound like a sci-fi movie, but it’s actually a major piece of music by composer Eric Whittikaker of Nevada. “Whittikaker has written this very descriptive piece of music, and he put out a program for the audience so they can read along,” says William “Bill” Hill, conductor of the Sierra Nevada Winds Orchestra. “So it’s kind of a musical play. You can hear Godzilla going through the music and eating Liberace and Frank Sinatra.” The Sierra Nevada Winds Orchestra will perform Godzilla Eats Las Vegas as part of a concert of major works in Yuba City in November, 2004, and at Sierra College in April, 2005. “We also do two children’s con-certs in Roseville sponsored by the Magic Circle Theater, one in January and one in February, two concerts each time,” says Hill. Occasionally the group also performs at other concerts, including one in Auburn on the 4th of July and one in Georgetown in September. Fourteen years ago the Sierra Nevada Winds Orchestra, then composed of about 16

members, spun off from the Sierra College Symphony, a string group that was playing in Nevada County. “We wanted to play music,” says clarinetist Margaret Wegner, who has been with the group since its inception, “yet in a symphony orchestra, the focus is on the strings. Many of us on clarinets, and even those on percussion, would sit and count 42 measures. The wind ensemble allows us to play music most of the time because in a wind orchestra the clarinets take the part of the vio-lins.” “The group plays an eclectic array of music,” says Hill. “At the outdoor venues, we do what I’d classify as ‘Concert in the Park’ type of music — popular medleys, marches, military, patriotic, that kind of thing. In our big programs, we play symphonic wind music, music that would be classified as classically oriented, major works for bands.” Hill notes that the ensemble is essentially a band, yet a number of names are applied to their kind of group — symphonic wind orchestra, concert band, symphonic band, and symphonic wind. However, the group chose the name “orchestra“ rather than “band,” according to Wegner, “because we wanted to form a wind ensemble that would play music comparable to some of the finest symphonic music. Our goals are to play good music and to foster interest in music among young people.”

The Sierra Nevada Winds Orchestra

in concert, Yuba City, 2003.

Bottom Right:The 40-plus-

member orchestra practices once a week, September through May, at

Roseville High School.

Godzilla Eats Las Vegasby Arlene Evans

Photos by Sidney McCammond


“Our world is loaded with young composers who are writing wonderful music for winds,” says conductor Hill. “I try to find sponsors for the music because it’s very expensive.” A non-profit corporation, the ensemble, now an invitation-only group with more than 40 members, is operated by a board of directors elected from the band. “The only paid person is the director,” says Wegner. “Donations are the charges for the perfor-mances, and we pay dues to the group for the privilege of playing with a dynamite group of musicians.” The musicians come from Elk Grove, Yuba City, Pilot Hill, and Nevada City to rehearse once a week from September through May in the band room at Roseville High School. “After rehearsal, we feel energized, uplifted. Playing with this group is one of the most satisfying and exciting experiences I’ve ever had,” says Wegner. “The enthusiasm of our group sets us apart, and also the outstanding musicianship of our members and the love of what we’re doing,” says Hill. “At last count, I think there were 14 music teachers in the group. One of our clarinet players was with the Sacramento Symphony for 20 years; the tuba player was also with the symphony. Several of our mem-bers played with prestigious military bands. They’re all wonderful musicians.” Hill is a member of the National College Directors’ Association and the World Organization of Wind Ensembles. “Both of these organizations put me in touch with other band directors and composers,” he says. “Consequently, we have been able to play unique music that other groups have not been able to.” Percussionists are very hard to find, Hill mentions. “Because the music [we play] is contemporary, meaning it’s written for today’s wind ensemble, it involves a high degree of percussion. We’d be interested in talking with anyone who would like to play percussion.” This year is Hill’s 48th year of conducting

and teaching. “In all these years, this group has provided the most opportunity to conduct quality music. It’s high gratification for me to be part of this orchestra.”

Versatile and venturesome, the Sierra Nevada Winds Orchestra plays pops, classical, concert-in-the-park music, and major new works

Sierra Nevada Winds Orchestra2004 – 2005 Concert Season

Sunday, September 19, 2004Concerts on the Divide, VFW Park, Georgetown, 4 p.m.

Saturday, November 20, 2004First United Methodist Church, Yuba City, 8 p.m.

Friday, January 21 and Friday, February 4, 2005Magic Circle Theater Children’s Concerts, Roseville,

9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Saturday, April 23, 2005Sierra College Dietrich Theatre, Rocklin, 7:30 p.m.

For further information, call (530) 269-0395 or visit www.sierranevadawinds.org/

William Hill, conductor of the Sierra Nevada Winds Orchestra.


Newcastle Artist Wins Ribbon at Western States Horse Expo

Ann Ranlett, owner of Nature Illustrations & Pet Portraits, won a First Place in the Pen & Ink division of the Western States Horse Expo Art Show, held in Sacramento in June. Her winning drawing, “Quiet Strength,” is of Joker’s Thunder, an English Shire draft horse stallion, and his owner, Michael Holmberg. The pen & ink was shown in the recent “Equus, A Celebration of the Horse” exhibit at The Arts Building, in Auburn. The Western States Horse Expo, held every June at Sacramento’s Cal Expo Fairgrounds, is the largest and most comprehensive equine exposition and trade show in North America. The expo includes everything equine — hun-dreds of vendors, dozens of clinicians and experts, a premium horse sale, a complete display of breeds and sports, a world-class rid-ing competition — and the extensive art show, which attracts some of America’s most noted equine and landscape artists. Last year’s juried art show drew entrants from 47 states. Ranlett will be showing her work in the Autumn Art Studios Tour, November 12, 13, and 14, at her studio in Newcastle. Showing with her there will be ceramic artists Donna & Gary Claggett. All three artists will be demon-strating their work during the tour.

Art Students Contribute to County’s State Fair ExhibitLoralynn and Deanna Owen, who were students in Paula Amerine’s Del Oro High School art class, have added their talents to Placer County’s exhibit for the State Fair, to be held in Sacramento August 20 – September 6. Loralynn traced and painted in acrylic a four-by-nine-foot reproduction of a vintage Taylor Ranch fruit label. Deanna painted, also in acrylic, smaller posters to accompany the reproduction. The girls were encouraged by Amerine, who suggested the project to them. The project took about a month to com-plete, she said, and the sisters are looking forward to seeing their work at the State Fair. The county display there will include a small-scale version of a fruit shed filled with agricul-tural products from throughout Placer County, including flowers, fruits, and vegetables. “These girls are exceptionally hard-work-ing and very skilled,” said Amerine. “This was a growth-provoking project for them, and I know they will enjoy feedback from the public about it.”

“Quiet Strength,” pen & ink by Ann Ranlett, 1st Place, Pen & Ink, at the

Western States Horse Expo Art

Show, held in June in Sacramento

Bottom Right, top: Loralynn Owen, shown with the

Taylor family fruit label she enlarged

and painted for Placer County’s

State Fair exhibit, in Sacramento

through September 6.

Bottom Right, bottom:

Deanna Owen painted two

identical pieces for the statement of purposes, to be

placed at both exhibit entrances.

The Owen sisters are the 5th

generation to be born and raised in Placer County, on

both their mother’s (Hubbard) and father’s (Owen/

Larsen) sides.


Auburn Community Band Seeks MusiciansThe Auburn Community Band (ACB), a group of volunteer amateur and professional musi-cians, meets regularly to rehearse and per-forms throughout the Auburn area. The band’s repertoire includes show tunes, marches, big band pieces, and favorite selections from musicals. ACB is currently seeking musicians of all ages, but is especially encouraging Auburn’s younger musicians to join the group. Prospective members must read music and have at least two years’ experience on their instruments. Performances are optional with advance notice to the director. Any interested musicians are invited to bring their instruments and music stands to an ACB practice session (no auditions required). The band meets Wednesday evenings at Health For All, in the Discovery Business Park, 4065 Grass Valley Hwy., #206. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; rehearsal starts at 7:05 p.m. For details, contact band president Mary Halbrook at (530) 888-1801, band advisor Dorothy Lewis at (530) 889-9311 or [email protected]. Or visit www.auburnband.org

South Placer Artists Support KVIE’s Art Auction 2004

Each year, the KVIE auction includes in a “Special Collection” of art from Northern California artists. Among South Placer art-ists donating works to this year’s auction are Gayle Rappaport-Weiland, Victoria Brooks, and Sandy Delehanty. Thirty-five other dis-tinguished artists will also participate in the “Special Collection” including Gregory Kondos, Jose Montoya, Larry Welden, and David Lobenberg, among others. The KVIE Art Auction 2004 also includes a juried competition open to Northern California and Central Valley artists. KVIE’s Art Auction 2004 will broadcast live on Channel 6 September 17, 18, 19. A preview social event will be held Wednesday, September 15, 5:30 p.m. Starting in September, tickets will be available online at file://www.kvie.org/artauction or by calling (916) 641-3651.

Two monks, The Venerable Geshe Choeden, a spiritual leader, and The Venerable Lobsang Tsultrim, a man-dala master, graced The Arts Building in Auburn with the creation in June of a Circle of Healing sand mandala. Using white sand that is dyed with 14 different colors, Tsultrim created the unique and very beautiful work by himself. (In Tibetan monasteries in India different rules are observed as to whether all or only several monks work on the yearly ritual.) These two monks began their U.S. trip in May and will not see home again until the end of the year. While in California, they have stayed at Essalen in Big Sur as well as in Auburn and, a week later, in Grass Valley.

Friends and OLAS members gave Gail Robertson a festive farewell before she and her family moved to Utah. From left to right are Rosie Stilwell, Gerda Francesca, Tommi Moller, Melissa Arnold, Kerry Clark and Robertson. Robertson was one

of the first to put out her shingle at the Old Library Art Studios. Fellow artists gave her an historical photograph of the Carnegie Library when it was first built.


GalleriesRosevilleThrough September 11: Duality: John Hull Sculptures & Diane Ruhkala Bell Constructionist Works. The artists exploit the strength of yin (the earth) and the energy of yang (the heavens). Hull offers subtle and simple yet suggestive line in stone and wood sculp-tures. Bell constructs unusual and intriguing compositions combining hand-printed papers, collagraphs, rusted metal, and wood. Artful-i Gallery, 212 Elefa St., corner of Elefa & Washington. (916) 773-2242. www.artfuli.com

September 16 – October 9: City & Nature-Scapes. Works by digital photographer J. Pat Livingston & photographer Lewis Kemper. Also, Nature’s Ballets, Judi Stickney’s stone & bronze sculpture. Opening Reception September 18, 6 – 9:30 p.m., during 3rd Saturday Art Tour; classical soundscape music by electronic violinist Gregg Goyins, 7 – 9 p.m. Artful-i Gallery, 212 Elefa St., corner of Elefa & Washington. (916) 773-2242. www.artfuli.com

September 16 – October 15: New works by Gayle Rappaport-Weiland, PK King, and Margot Comer. Artists’ Reception, September 18 during 3rd Saturday Art Tour, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and by appointment. Studio 5 Gallery, 510 Oak St. (916) 771-8955.

September 16 – October 30: Roseville Arts Center’s 29th Annual Open Art Show. The show draws artists from across the country competing for cash prizes, including a $1000 Best of Show. Jurors are Sacramento artists Dave Lane and Lisa Handel-Lane. Awards Reception September 18 during 3rd Saturday Art Tour, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Roseville Arts Center’s 405 Gallery, 405 Vernon St. (916) 786-7827.

September 16 – October 30: 3rd Annual Children’s Open Show. Reception during 3rd Saturday Art Tour, September 18, 6:30 – 9 p.m. At Art House Children’s Gallery, 405 Vernon St. (916) 786-7827.

September – October: Paintings by Sue Averell. Averell’s splashy paintings allude to energy, action, and freedom. Presented by the Rainbow Gallery; Williams & Padden Architects and Planners; Lafler, Moore & Webb; and Omni-Means, Ltd. At 2237 Gallery, 2237 Douglas Blvd. (916) 786-8178.

October 14 – November 6: Ribbons of Hope Open Art Show. Work interpreting ribbons on the theme of hope, commemorating the 20th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Public recep-tion October 16, 6 – 9:30 p.m. during 3rd Saturday Art Walk. Artful-i Gallery, 212 Elefa St., corner of Elefa & Washington. (916) 773-2242. www.artfuli.com

October 16 – November 18: Paintings by Gayle Rappaport-Weiland, Margot Comer, PK King, & Charles W. Byard. Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and by appointment. Studio 5 Gallery, 510 Oak St. (916) 771-8955.

October 16: Paintings by Natasha Romanchova featured, along with paintings by Margot Comer, PK King, and Gayle Rappaport-Weiland. Artists’ Reception during 3rd Saturday Art Tour, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and by appoint-ment. Studio 5 Gallery, 510 Oak St. (916) 771-8955.

Ongoing: 3rd Saturday Art Tour. Free art viewing and Open House every Third Saturday of the month, 6:30 – 9 p.m., in participating galleries: 405 Gallery, 405 Vernon St.; The Art House Children’s Gallery, 424 Oak St.; Owl Club, 109 Church St., Old Roseville; Studio 5 Gallery, 510 Oak St.; 2237 Gallery, 2237 Douglas Blvd.; Borders Books, 2030 Douglas Blvd.; Frostad Atelier, 8609 Auburn Folsom Rd., Granite Bay; Triple Vision Art, 6661 Stanford Ranch Road, Suite E, Rocklin; FastFrame, 1132 Galleria Blvd., Artful i Gallery, Elefa and Washington; Noel Flynn Gallery and Frame Factory, 1725 Santa Clara Dr.; Cascades New American Cuisine, 1420 E. Roseville Parkway; Sun City Roseville Fine Arts Club, Timber Lodge, Del Webb Blvd.; and C R Gallery, 625 Vernon St. Maps available at all galleries and the Roseville Arts Center. To print a map, visit www.studio5gallery.com. (916) 786-7827.

RocklinSeptember 22 – October 21: Paintings by Stan Padilla. Padilla is a well-known author, muralist, and painter whose work reflects spiritual themes. Artist Reception/Talk September 22, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Ridley Gallery, Sierra College, 5000 Rocklin Rd. (916) 789-2873.

October 26 – November 18: Casey O’Conner & Richard Shaw: Slipcast Ceramics in the Tradition of Trompe’oeil. Artists’ Reception/Talk October 26, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Ridley Gallery, Sierra College, 5000 Rocklin Rd. (916) 789-2873.

LincolnThrough September 25: Lincoln Hills Art Association Art Show. A juried fine arts show. Reception September 10, 6 – 8 p.m. Lincoln Arts & Culture Foundation, 580 6th St. (916) 645-9713.

AuburnThrough September 9: Pastel Society of the West Coast Members Show. A colorful profusion of professional-quality pastel works in a juried show. The Arts Building Gallery, 808 Lincoln Way. (530) 885-2787.

Through September 10: Works by KVIE 2002 Art Auction Artists. Stan Padilla (drawing, painting, jewelry), Millie Beatie (porcelain art), Nancy Holtz (pen & ink/watercolor), Sandy Delehanty (watercolor), Pam Cushman (watercolor/ fabric art); Rick Litteral (collage and paint-ing), Victoria Brooks (oil painting on linen canvas), Imi Lehmbrock-

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Hirschinger (watercolor), James Hirschinger (photography), Reif Erickson, (pastel), Edana Gentry (oil and pastel), Merridee Joan Smith (paint on silk), and Margaret Wilner (watercolor). Auburn City Hall Gallery, 1225 Lincoln Way. (530) 823-4211.

September 13 – October 15: Heroes, Gods and Monsters: Ceramics by Anthony Gill. In a mix of media, the show explores themes of myth, religion and power, good and evil, ugliness and beauty, trag-edy and farce. Closing reception ceremonies October 14, 7:30 p.m., during Auburn Art Walk. Auburn City Hall Gallery, 1225 Lincoln Way. (530) 823-4211.

Through October 1: Human/Being/Spirit, an invitational figurative art show with a dance, poetry, and drumming event TBA. The Arts Building Gallery, 808 Lincoln Way. (530) 885-2787.

Through October 7: George & Jo Ann Aiello: The Land of Glittering Dreams, Images from the California Mother Lode and Northern Mines. A photographic works project showing at Audio Editions, 908 Lincoln Way. (530) 888-7803, ext. 218. www.glittering.com

Through October 12: 7th Annual Windows Art Project. Artworks by individuals diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. At Winemakers, 922 Lincoln Way, Downtown Auburn. (530) 885-44650.

October 1 – 31: Hanging Out: New works by Old Town Gallery Wall Artists. Meet the artists at a reception Thursday, October 14, 6 – 9 p.m., during Auburn Art Walk. Auburn Old Town Gallery, 218 Washington St. (530) 887-9150.

September-October: Latitudes Galleries. Well-known local and regional artists showing work in rotating exhibits in an historic Auburn Victorian, Latitudes Restaurant, 130 Maple St. For details, call art curator Rosie Stilwell, (530) 885-1121.

September – October: Art Can Heal. Art in a variety of media cho-sen for its healing qualities. Work by area artists and students from local schools. Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Hallway Galleries,11815 Education Dr. (530) 389-8504.

October 7 – November 18: Autumn Art Studios Tour Preview Show. A sampling of works in a wide variety of media by western Placer County artists participating in the art studios tour, November 12, 13, & 14. The Arts Building Gallery, 808 Lincoln Way. (530) 885-2787.

Ongoing: Pastels by Margot Schultze & Reif Erickson. Sunset Oaks Framing and Gallery at Fiddler Green Plaza, 1273 Grass Valley Hwy. (530) 885-4858.

North Tahoe/TruckeeSeptember 3 – 26: Dolly Lee: Forty-Year Retrospective. Works in watercolor, acrylic, pen & ink. Opening reception October 3, 5 – 7 p.m. Main Gallery, North Tahoe Arts, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. (530) 581-2787. www.northtahoearts.com

September 3 – 26: Carol David: People & Places in Pastels. Opening reception October 3, 5 – 7 p.m. Corison Gallery, North Tahoe Arts, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. (530) 581-2787. www.northtahoearts.com

October: Autumn’s Bounty, a celebration of the season featuring works by local and regional artists in all media. Corison Gallery, North Tahoe Arts, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. (530) 581-2787. www.northtahoearts.com

Ongoing: ARTisan Shop carries a variety of original artwork by North Tahoe Arts’ members. 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. (530) 581-2787.

Ongoing: Galleria Chipotle: A Multicultural Art Center. Offers residents and visitors a chance to explore and celebrate cultural simi-

larities and differences through their mutual interest in the arts. 8111 North Lake Blvd., #5, Kings Beach. (530) 546-3491.

Ongoing: Lakeside Gallery & Gifts. Original art, prints, watercolors, jewelry, art supplies, framing and art classes. 8636 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach. (530) 546-3135.

Ongoing: Potter’s Wheel. Fine-quality crafts by regional artists. Specializing in pottery, woodworking, and watercolors. 8331 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach. (530) 546-8400.

Ongoing: Keoki Flagg Gallery of Fine Arts. Features limited edition fine art photography from internationally acclaimed photographer Keoki Flagg, as well as original glass and hand-painted ceramics from other artists exclusive to the gallery. Galleries in the Village at Squaw Valley and at 419-3 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. (530) 583-1419.

Ongoing: Vista Gallery. Contemporary art in a variety of media — printmaking, mixed media, photography, ceramics, painting, and sculpture. Also, the area’s largest collection of nostalgic and vintage photographs. 7081 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista. (530) 546-7794. www.vistagallery.com

Ongoing: Pogan Gallery. Original paintings of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra by the nation’s top landscape painters. 6921 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista. (530) 546-7846.

Ongoing: Mountain Leaf Fine Art & Gifts. Paintings by Marsha Neu and other local artists, unique jewelry. 521 North Lake Blvd., Ste. G202, Tahoe City. (530) 583-0380.

Ongoing: Lake of the Sky Gallery. Landscape and fine art photog-raphy by Richard Francis Topper; designer jewelry by Michou. 521 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. (530) 583-2722.

Outside Placer CountyThrough September 4: Changing Seasons, oil landscapes by Ursula Johnson. Johnson’s art biography is included in the 2004-2005 Marquis edition of Who’s Who of American Women, published in June. Her work is part of a group show at Smith Gallery in Sacramento, and will be exhibited at the gallery on an ongoing basis. (530) 823-9126.

Through September 5: Light Impressions, featuring Thom Brommerich and Kathy Young Ross. Nature’s beauty revealed through light in photography and watercolors. The New Artworks Gallery, 10239 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks Village. (916) 962-7362. www.thenewartworksgallery.com

Through September 6: BEARS! Icons of the Wild, a photographic exhibition by Truckee artist Jenny E. Ross. More than 100 pho-tographs of the world’s eight species of bears, along with graphics, maps, and text to enlighten and delight viewers. At the California State Exposition & Fair, in Sacramento. For more information, (530) 582-4344 or www.jennyross.com

Through September 12: Mother Lode National 38th Annual Art Exhibition. Presented by Placerville Arts Association at Our House Defines Art Gallery, 4510 Post St., Ste. 330, El Dorado Hills. (530) 626-3862.

September 3 – October 23: SVPAC Members Show. Viewpoint Gallery, Sacramento Valley Photographic Art Center, 551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd., Sacramento. (916) 441-2341. www.viewpointgallery.org

September 8 – October 3: One for the Money, Two for the SHOW featuring artists Georgia Beach and Claudia Cullen. Like a fine tapestry, these artists present fine artwork captured in many forms — ceramics, watercolor, pen & ink, oil, and collage. Reception 2nd Saturday, September 11, 5:30 – 9 p.m., at The New Artworks Gallery, 10239 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks Village. (916) 962-7362. www.thenewartworksgallery.com


October 6 – 31: A Place In Time, featuring artists Sandi Kelly and Donna Naes. Artwork brings special moments once again to life, memories marked in time through watercolor, pen & ink, mixed media, photography, and collage. Reception 2nd Saturday, October 9, 5:30 – 9 p.m. at The New Artworks Gallery, 10239 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks Village. (916) 962-7362. www.thenewartworksgallery.com

Ongoing: Art Attack Gallery. Award-winning gallery features many artists and hosts live meet-the-artists events throughout the year. 868 Tahoe Blvd. #13, Incline Village, Nevada. (775) 831-7400.

Ongoing: Works by major regional and national artists at Julie Baker Fine Art Gallery, 120 N. Auburn St. Ste. 100, Grass Valley. (530) 273-0910.

Ongoing: Vrooman Woodcarving & Wildlife Gallery. Original wild-life woodcarvings, paintings, sculptures, and photography. Featuring national and local artists.10115 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee. (530) 587-8104.

Ongoing: Artists of Tahoe/Arts Desire. Art gallery promoting local artists of Lake Tahoe and close surrounding areas. 761 Northwood Blvd., Incline Village, Nevada. (775) 831-3011.

Ongoing: Local Color. A paint-your-own ceramics studio with local artists’ exhibits monthly. 931 Tahoe Blvd, Ste. 3A, Incline Village, Nevada. (775) 833-3387.

Ongoing: The Tahoe Gallery at Sierra Nevada College. Contemporary artwork by emerging and nationally known artists in a variety of media. 800 College Dr., Incline Village, Nevada. (775) 831-1314.

Ongoing: Marty Gessler: Portraits & Oils on Canvas. Works by an Auburn artist on display at the American River College Gallery, 4700 College Oak Dr., Sacramento. (916) 484-8011.

Crocker Art Museum, SacramentoThrough October 17: Mongolian Art: A Living Landscape.

Through October 17: Works by 20th Century Masters: Recent Acquisitions.

September 11 – November 7: Drawing from Italy from 1550 – 1650: Works from the Crocker and Solovy Collections.

Continuing: European Painting from the Collection, European Galleries. Introduces museum visitors to the subjects and styles rep-resented by our European collection; includes a small selection of decorative arts rarely seen on display.

Continuing: Early California Painting Collection. Demonstrates the artistic vitality of Northern California through the 1870s.

The Crocker’s collection includes works from Europe, North America, and Asia, dating from the 15th century to the present. The museum also offers special exhibitions, lectures, educational programs, work-shops, concerts, and events. For a complete list of activities for all ages call (916) 264-5157 or visit www.crockerartmuseum.org. 216 O St., Sacramento.

Music & DanceRosevilleSeptember 18: Electronic violinist Gregg Goyins playing City & Nature-Scapes, classical soundscape music. Opening Reception and 3rd Saturday Art Tour. 7 – 9 p.m. Artful i Gallery, 212 Elefa St., corner of Elefa & Washington. (916) 773-2242. www.artfuli.com

September 26: Mumbo Gumbo, a local nationally known variety music band performs 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Royer Park, corner of Douglas Blvd. and Park Blvd. Last in a series of Concerts in the Park sponsored by the Performing Arts of Roseville. (916) 786-7380.

October 16: The Edlos Variety Show. A wild and crazy comedy and music group. An the Roseville Theatre, 241 Vernon St., 8 p.m. Tickets $15 – $25. Sorry, no discounts or coupons. For reservations, call (916) 782-1777.

RocklinOctober 3: Chamber Music Alive Concert. Classical music by an accomplished chamber orchestra led by violinist Ben Dominitz. Dietrich Theatre, Sierra College, 3 p.m. Tickets for three-concert series available (Oct. 3, Jan. 30, and April 24, all at 3 p.m.) For tickets, call (916) 789-2920.

October 9: Fall Choral Concert. Dietrich Theatre, Sierra College, 7:30 p.m. 5000 Rocklin Road. (916) 789-2920.

October 10: Fall Instrumental Concert. Dietrich Theatre, Sierra College, 2 p.m. 5000 Rocklin Road. (916) 789-2920.

LincolnOctober 2: North of Disorder & Proudfoot, an American Celtic band, with an Arts & Crafts Festival, 10 a.m. – evening. Presented by Lincoln Arts & Cultural Foundation. Downtown Lincoln, Beermann Plaza. (916) 645-9713.

AuburnSeptember 9: Jazz at 808. Drummer Jimmy Robinson & Friends present an evening of jazz. Two seatings, at 6 & 8 p.m. The Arts


Building, 808 Lincoln Way. For reservations, (530) 885-5670.

September 17: Dave’s Cave presents Michael J. Smith, a legend-ary singer-songwriter from Chicago. Tickets $12 at the door. 11545 D Avenue, DeWitt Center. (530) 887-5477.

September 18: Franc D’Ambrosio’s Broadway. The singer starred in the San Francisco production of “The Phantom of the Opera” for six years. He was Al Pacino’s opera-singing son, Anthony Corleone, in “Godfather III,” and recently starred as the lead in Barry Manilow’s pre-Broadway tour of “Copacabana.” Presented by Auburn Community Concerts Association. Tickets for the five-concert 2004 – 2005 concert season now available. Individual tickets at the door are $20. (530) 885-1003.

Truckee/North TahoeOctober 1: Cashore Marionettes on stage at Cal Neva. Joe Cashore returns to North Lake Tahoe by popular demand with his incredible hand-crafted marionettes. Presented by Arts for the Schools, 7 p.m. at Cal Neva’s Frank Sinatra Celebrity Showroom. For tickets, (530) 546-4602.

Outside Placer CountySeptember 19: Sierra Nevada Winds Orchestra performs at Concerts on the Divide, 4 p.m., VFW Park, Georgetown.(530) 633-4636.

Ongoing: Mondavi Center Presents. World-class performances of music, dance, and drama; also, well-known speakers’ presentations and concerts for children. On the UC Davis campus. For a complete schedule of events, call (530) 752-1915 or visit www.MondaviArts.org

MuseumsRosevilleRoseville Telephone Co. Museum, 106 Vernon StreetWith exhibits detailing the history of telephone communications and of the Roseville Telephone Company, the museum offers a portrayal of an often-overlooked aspect of the past. Displays include old-style switchboards and telephones; models range to present day. (916) 786-1621.

Maidu Interpretive Center-Indian Museum and Nature Learning Center Offers Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. tours of ancient Nisenan (southern Maidu) village site & Saturday 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. tours, featuring over 300 bedrock mortars, petroglyphs and evidence of thousands of years of occupation by the Maidu. Interpretive Center offers exhibits, nature trail, family weekend programs, campfires, “old ways” classes, camps, and more. Center is open Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.. 1960 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville. (916) 772-4242.

RocklinRocklin History Museum, 3895 Rocklin Rd. Opened in June 2002, the museum houses a history timeline, Whitney Family items, Indian artifacts, quarry tools and railroad items, Ruben Ruhkala paintings, and a Rocklin Jubilee display, as well as many historic photos. Also on display are a quarry photo supergraphic, a quarry layout with a description of quarry operation, geology exhib-its, and Rocklin’s Centennial quilt. The architectural style of the small Victorian home that houses the museum is typical of many early 1900’s Rocklin homes. Its original doors, cabinetry, woodwork and exterior trim are good examples of the period. (916) 624-2355.

PenrynGriffith Quarry Museum, Taylor and Rock Spring roadsGriffith Quarry’s history dates back to its founding in 1864. The quar-ry was major supplier of granite for many of California’s buildings,

including the State Capitol in Sacramento. The museum houses exhib-its reflecting the history of the granite industry in the region. Three miles of nature trails offer views of old quarry sites. (916) 663-1837. Tours (530) 889-6500.

AuburnPlacer County Museum, 101 Maple StreetOn display on the first floor of the Placer County Courthouse are exhibits representing the chronological history of Placer County, from the Pleistocene era to contemporary times. Also on display is the Pate Native American Collection of over 400 items. Docents offer free walking tours of Old Town Auburn every Saturday starting at 10 a.m.; tour groups meet at the front entrance of the courthouse. (530) 889-6500.

Bernhard Museum Complex, 291 Auburn-Folsom RoadThis complex was built as an inn called Travelers Rest in 1851. The house, one of the oldest wooden structures in Placer County, was added in 1868. Now restored, the house is furnished with late Victorian pieces. Also located in the complex is an 1874 winery, one of the first in the state, a reconstructed carriage barn, and Gallery One, home of the Placer Arts League. Docent tours, permanent and seasonal exhibitions. (530) 889-6500.

Gold Country Museum, 1273 High StreetThis museum chronicles the rich history of gold mining in the region. Exhibits include gold panning demonstrations, a walk through a man shaft, an operational stamp mill model, and displays showing the lifestyle of Gold Country residents during the Gold Rush. At the Gold Country Fairgrounds. (530) 889-6500.

Joss House Museum and Chinese History Center, at Sacramento Street and Brewery Lane, Old Town AuburnThis historic building is almost completely restored and will soon be open to the public. The original temple altar is preserved in this Chinese house of worship; on display are artifacts representative of the lives of the Chinese people during the Gold Rush. Open by appointment. (530) 823-2613.

ForesthillForesthill Divide Museum, 24601 Harrison StreetMuseum displays portraying the history of the Foresthill and Iowa Hill Divides include a model of the Foresthill Logging Company, firefight-ing equipment, depictions of life during the Gold Rush and of early modes of transportation. (530) 889-6500.

Dutch FlatGolden Drift Museum, 32820 Main StreetThe colorful history of the “Golden Triangle” — Dutch Flat, Gold Run, Alta/Towle — is shown in exhibits depicting boom days of hydraulic mining, the rise of the county’s timber industry, the coming of the transcontinental railroad, and the growth of communities. Tour the town and all its historic buildings. (530) 889-6500.

Truckee/North Lake TahoeGatekeepers Cabin Museum, 130 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe CityThe museum houses artifacts of Lake Tahoe history, including pan-eled history displays, illustrated pioneer stories, hundreds of histori-cal items, and a research library. One wing contains the Marion Steinbach Indian Basket Museum, filled with a collection of more than 800 rare baskets from 85 tribes, and collections of Indian dolls, and Southwestern pottery. (530) 583-1762.

The Watson Cabin Living Museum, 560 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe CityAn outstanding, preserved, turn-of-the-century log cabin, built in 1908 by Robert Montgomery Watson, Tahoe City’s first Constable. (530) 583-1762.

Emigrant Trail Museum, 12593 Donner Pass Rd., TruckeeLocated in Donner Memorial State Park, this museum focuses on the


theme of the Donner Party. A 26-minute movie on the Donner Party is shown on the hour. Other exhibits portray the lives and arts of the Washoe Indians, early explorers, the building of the railroad through the Sierra Nevada, and the early days of Truckee. (530) 582-7892.

Outside Placer CountyFolsom History Museum, 823 Sutter Street, Historic FolsomThrough September 30, the museum celebrates the 24th Annual Antique Quilt and Vintage Clothing Show, with the theme this year of “A Daughter’s Trousseau,” highlighting the history of the double wedding ring quilt. the show will feature more than 40 antique quilts as well as vintage fashions and accessories typical of a wedding and household trousseau. To continue the theme, the “opportunity” quilt this year will be a magnificent Double Wedding Ring Quilt. The Quilt Boutique and museum gift shop will have wonderful books, handmade items, and quilt block kits for sale. Open daily during September, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (916) 985-2707.

Events & FestivalsWestern & South Placer CountyNovember 12, 13, 14: Autumn Art Studios Tour. More than 90 artists participate in self-guided tour Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. See special section in this issue for details. (530) 885-5670.

RosevilleSeptember 11: Splash!, an annual community event held at Roseville Aquatic Complex. For details, (916) 783-8136.

October 5: The Artwear Show & Sale. Event includes a light lun-cheon buffet and a show of one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, scarves, hats, and more. Creations will be informally modeled in the gallery with fashions by Weekender serving as “neutral canvases.” 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Roseville Arts Center’s 405 Gallery, 405 Vernon St. (916) 783-4117.

RocklinOctober 9 & 10: Placer Farm & Barn Festival, celebrating all things PlacerGROWN. Saturday, Oct. 9 AGROart Competition, art, music, family fun, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Sierra College Quad. Sunday, Oct. 10, Open Farm & Barn Tour, self-guided by car, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; explore working farms and ranches, and an historic country schoolhouse. For tickets/map (530) 885-5670 or visit www.placerfarmandbarnfestival.com

LoomisNovember 12 & 13: Tenth Annual Cowpoke Fall Gathering. Cowboys and cowgirls share their poems and songs. Featuring well-known cowboy poets Baxter Black and Pat Richardson. Friday, 8 p.m.; two shows on Saturday, 1 & 7 p.m. At the Blue Goose Fruit Shed, Taylor Rd., downtown. Tickets on sale Sept. 15. For poetry tick-ets and more info, (916) 652-6290. Tri-tip BBQ dinner Sat., 3 – 7 p.m. sponsored by the South Placer Heritage Foundation. For BBQ tickets, (916) 787-0878.

LincolnNovember 13: 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair at Lincoln Hills. Featuring Lincoln Hills artists, this event includes needle arts, fine arts (ceramics and painting), tole and decorative painting, stamping, photography, and much more. Ongoing demonstrations and a draw-ing for the beautiful Opportunity Quilt, as well as the cafe Soleil for snacks and a great bake sale. (916) 408-0221.

AuburnSeptember 18: Auburn’s Black & White Ball — “Safari Nights.” Five musical groups including Tainted Love, Garratt Wilkin and the Parrotheads, and Hip Service. 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. in Downtown

Auburn. Produced by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. For every ticket purchased with a certificate, the Auburn Chamber of Commerce will donate $5 to Food For Families, which supports local food clos-ets. Tickets are $65, or pick up a $10 discount certificate from partici-pating Raley’s and Bel Air stores and then purchase tickets by phone: (530) 885-5616 ext. 4; by fax at (530) 885-5854; at the chamber office, 601 Lincoln Way, and online at www.PartyAuburn.com

September 24: Keep On Movin’, an exploration of movement as meditation with Zen guide Bill Martin. Part of the “Postcards from Home” series. $20 at the door. 11545 D Avenue, DeWitt Center. (530) 887-5477.

September 26: 3rd Annual Heritage Festival. Old Town Auburn. (530) 889-6500.

October 8: Auburn Symphony Performs to Benefit APPAC. Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center, Inc. presents the Auburn Symphony in concert, directed by Michael Goodwin. The evening starts with a social hour at 6:30 p.m.; concert starts at 7:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 8:30 p.m. At The Ridge Golf Course. For tickets, (530) 823-2364.

October 14: Auburn Art Walk. Local and regional artists show works in a variety of mediums in venues throughout Downtown, Old Town, and around Auburn. Live music at several locations. Free admission, free shuttle bus. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Placer County. Brochures with maps available at the arts council office, 808 Lincoln Way. 6 – 9 p.m. For details on the Art Walk season, call (530) 885-5670.


October 16: Auburn Community Festival. Features ScareCrow con-test, Giant Pumpkin competition, costume parade, pony rides, kids’ games, food and music. Auburn Recreation Park, 123 Recreation Dr. For a preview, go to www.auburncommunityfestival.com (530) 887-0609.

October 17: Fall Antiques Street Fair. Old Town Auburn. (530) 889-6500.

November 19 – December 19: Nicholson Blown Glass Holiday Open Studio. Watch the art of creating blown forms from molten glass when the Nicholsons open their studio for sales and demonstrations Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m., and Sundays, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Corner of Cramer and Bell Roads north of Auburn off Hwy 49. For more in-formation, 530-823-1631 or visit www.nicholsonblownglass.com

ColfaxSeptember 8: Outdoor Quilt Show. Contemporary and tradi-tional quilts on Main Street and the Lot of Arts. More information, www.colfaxcloth.com/Schedule.html or 530-346-7160.

September 18: Colfax Founders’ Day. More info; 530-346-8888.

Truckee/North Lake TahoeSeptember 5: Alpen Wine Fest, featuring wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction. Fundraising event for the Jimmie Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis. Events Plaza, The Village at Squaw Valley USA. (510) 205-4285.

September 11 & 12: 7th Annual Truckee Railroad Days, featuring vintage locomotives, rail cars, model train exhibits, hand car rides, food and vendor booths. Historic Downtown Truckee. (530) 546-1221.

September 16: The Age of Dinosaurs in the Sierra. Presentation by geologist Frank DeCourten. Admission free at PlumpJack Conference Center. Presented by the Squaw Valley Institute. 7:30 p.m. No-host bar social hour at 6:30 p.m. (530) 581-4138.

September 18: 10th Annual Duck Races. Duck races, games for kids, BBQ. Admission is free. Net proceeds benefit charitable community activities. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Truckee Regional Park. (530) 587-5480.

September 19: Trails and Vistas, a celebration of the environment through the arts. Three non-profit groups — the Truckee Donner Land Trust, InnerRhythms Dance Theatre, and Arts for the Schools — present an original art production with dance, live music, and installation art. The creative collaboration aims to help educate the community through an interactive art walk, in which the participants become involved as part of the piece. Venue: a mile hike in the Upper Gregory Creek Canyon includes five or six stations featuring dance and drama performances, music, and sculpture. Adults $12, children under10 $5. For tickets, (530) 584-1210.

October 1 – 3: Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival. Event features master cooking classes, reserve wine tastings, lifestyle semi-nars, charity golf tournament, charity dinner with celebrity chefs, a culinary competition, Grand Tasting, and wine auction. 1-800-824-6348.

October 1 – 3: North Tahoe Arts’ Indian Summer Festival. Features dancing, chanting, food, and traditions of the Washoe Tribe. Commons Beach, Tahoe City. (530) 581-2787.

October 2 & 3: Native American Festival & Snowdance. Native American dancing, arts & crafts booths, model village, demonstrations, children’s activities, storytelling, Native American art. Shuttle buses available within the village. Sand Harbor State Park. (775) 831-4440.

October 19: Rivers of Gold in the Ancient Sierra. Presentation by geologist Frank DeCourten. Free admission. At the PlumpJack

Conference Center. Presented by Squaw Valley Institute. 7:30 p.m. No-host bar social hour at 6:30 p.m. (530) 581-4138.October 28 & 29: Haunted House. Fun for all ages at the Truckee Community Center. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tickets at the door. (530) 582-7720.

Outside Placer CountySeptember 17 & 18: 2nd Annual North Columbia Folklife Festival featuring the arts, crafts and cuisine of Mexico. Music by Los Cenzontles, El Son del Pueblo, and the Bay Area’s Pena-Govea Family demonstrating the popular norteno style of dance music. Other activi-ties include a talk and slide show about charro traditions in California and demonstrations of Mexican roping skills and cartoneria (paper mache-type sculpture). A Mexican feast and dance bring the festival to a close. At North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center, Nevada City. For details, (530) 265-2826.

October 1 – 3: El Dorado County Artist Studio Tour. An open stu-dios tour 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day. Map is $5. For details, call (530) 677-1566.

November 12 & 13: 3rd Annual Beat Generation and Beyond Conference. Collaborative conference of art, film, poetry, and perfor-mance. Presentations by poet/performer Anne Waldman, jazz expert Tom Mazzolini, avant-garde filmographer Craig Baldwin, and artist Deborah Remington. Also, an exhibition of many Beat-era artists’ work through November. Sponsored by John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 First St., Davis, CA. (530) 756-3938.

Film RosevilleSeptember – October: Roseville Historical Society at the Movies. Free classic movies every Thursday & Sunday, 1:30 p.m. 557 Lincoln St., Old Roseville. For schedule, call (916) 773-3003.

AuburnSepember 4: Silver Screen Classic Movie Series screens the entertaining comedy “Sullivan’s Travels,” with Joel McCrae and Veronica Lake at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Beecher Room, Auburn Library, 350 Nevada St. Suggested donation: $5 general admission, $4 for seniors and children. Presented by the library. (530) 878-7938.

October 2: The Silver Screen Classic Movie Series: “Lost Horizon,” starring Ronald Colman, at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Beecher Room, Auburn Library, 350 Nevada St. Suggested donation $5 general admission, $4 seniors and children. Presented by the library. (530) 878-7938.

November 6: The Silver Screen Classic Movie Series: “Road to Rio,” with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Dorothy Lamour, at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Beecher Room, Auburn Library, 350 Nevada St. Suggested donation $5 general admission, $4 seniors and children. Presented by the library. (530) 878-7938.

TheatreRoseville

September 10 – October 9: Grease. Rydell High’s spirited class of 1959 capture the look and sound of the 1950s in a rollicking musical that salutes the rock ’n roll era. One of the longest running shows in Broadway history. Performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., and Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. Tickets are $19 general admis-sion, $16 seniors and students, $6 children 11 and under. The historic Roseville Theatre, 241 Vernon St. Handicapped accessible theatre.. Hearing assistance available. For reservations, call (916) 782-1777.


September 24 – October 23: The Housekeeper. Manley needs to hire a housekeeper after the death of his mother, and Anne coincidentally appears. The conflicting personalities make for great antics in this intelligent romantic comedy starring Bob and Rosemarie Gerould. Performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., and Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 general admission, $15 seniors and students, $6 children 11 and under. At the newly renovated Tower Theatre, 421 Vernon St. The theatre is handicapped accessible. Hearing assistance is available. For reservations, call (916) 782-1777.

September 25 – October 23: Sleeping Beauty. A wonderful fairytale with an evil witch, a sleeping princess, a valiant prince, and a guard-ian fairy in training. Saturday afternoons at 2 p.m. All tickets are $6 (children 3 and under are free). At the historic Roseville Theatre, 241 Vernon St. The theatre is handicapped accessible. Hearing assistance is available. Reservations can be made but are not required. (916) 782-1777.

RocklinOctober 29, 30, 31 & November 4, 5, 6, 7: The Lady’s Not for Burning by Christopher Fry, a dramatic comedy presented by the Sierra College Drama Department. Oct. 29 & 30, Nov. 5 & 6 at 8 p.m. Oct. 31 & Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.; Director’s Discussion, 5:30 p.m. Dietrich Theatre, Sierra College. 5000 Rocklin Rd. (916) 789-2920.

Outside Placer CountyThrough September 19: Sierra Shakespeare Festival presents “As You Like It” and “Much Ado About Nothing.” At the Fred Forsman Amphitheatre, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. Foothill Theatre Company. (530) 265-9320.

September 30 – October 31: The Nerd, a comedy by Larry Shue. Presented by Foothill Theatre Company at the Nevada Theatre, Nevada City. (530) 265-8587.

Classes and WorkshopsRosevilleSeptember 7 – October 12: Docent Training at Maidu Interpretive Center. Learn about the nature, history, and culture of the Roseville region at docent/tour guide training, Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m. – 12 noon, for six weeks. Maidu Interpretive Center, 1960 Johnson Ranch Dr. For details, (916) 774-5934.

October 2 – November 20: Acting Techniques Workshop for Adults with Jack Lynn. Beginners and experienced actors welcome. Saturday,11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (No class on Oct. 16 to give students time to work on a scene or monologue.) Registration fee: $200. At the Magic Circle Theatre, 241 Vernon St. To register, call (916) 782-1777.

Ongoing: Life Drawing. Unique observation of the human body. Only dry mediums allowed, non-instructive open workshops, two-hour sessions. $12 reserved; pre-registration required. Last Tuesday of the month 10 a.m. – 12 noon; third & fourth Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Artful i Gallery, Elefa & Washington Streets. (916) 773-2242.

Ongoing: Art-in-Progress Critiques. For 8 – 10 artists per critique; pieces must be at least 80 percent finished and unframed; all medi-ums, styles, and subjects accepted. Non-instructive open workshop. $6 per session. Pre-registration required. First Thursday, 5 – 7 p.m. Artful i Gallery, Elefa & Washington Streets. (916) 773-2242.

Ongoing: Psychology of Art and Creativity, an open forum of dis-cussion of ideas with exercises designed to help free and open up the process of creativity, invention, expression, independence, and confidence. Pre-registration required; $6 per session. Last Thursday, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Artful i Gallery, Elefa & Washington Streets. (916) 773-2242.

Ongoing: Painting in Oils and Acrylics with Margot Comer. Adults learn about paint, brushes, mediums and other painting tools in oils and acrylics while working on a project of their choice. Drawing, composition, color and value are taught as they are used to start, work, and finish successful canvases. A variety of methods intro-duced and a lively exchange of ideas encouraged. Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Thursday, 6 – 9 p.m. Studio 5 Gallery, 510 Oak St. (916) 771-8955.

Ongoing: Calligraphy Classes with Chris Foster. Italic hand, begin-ner. Friday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Michaels Arts and Craft Store.(916) 797-0232.

Ongoing: Classes with Gayle Rappaport-Weiland. For full schedule and sign-up information, visit www.art.grappaport.com

Ongoing: Roseville Parks & Recreation Cultural Arts Classes. For a full schedule, call (916) 774-5950 or visit www.roseville.ca.us, Parks & Recreation Department, Activity Guide.

RocklinOctober 3, 10 &17: Glass Fusing I with Diane J. Wood. Beginners and advanced students will explore the art of glass fusing by creat-ing unique jewelry and tiles. The glass tiles can be incorporated into other projects. During three sessions, the class will learn about glass preparations and laying. Students will also view a kiln as it is firing glass, and be detailed on how to fire a glass kiln. 1 – 4 p.m. Offered by Sierra College, 5000 Rocklin Rd. (916) 781-0590. www.sccommed.org/rocklin/artglassfusing.htm

October 24, 31 & November 7: Glass Mold Making and Glass Slumping with Diane J. Wood. For this class, it is recommended that students attend Glass fusing I or have prior experience with fused glass. Students will learn to layer glass, prepare their own mold, and use that mold to slump a small glass bowl. The class will also work with other forms of glass molds. 1 – 4 p.m. Offered by Sierra College, 5000 Rocklin Rd. (916) 781-0590. www.sccommed.org/rocklin/artglassfusing.htm

Ongoing: Sierra College Community Education. Day, evening, and weekend classes that are interesting, short, and fun. Sierra College, 5000 Rocklin Rd. (916) 781-0590 or visit www.sccommed.org

Ongoing: City of Rocklin Community Education. A variety of cul-tural arts classes for children and adults. (916) 632-4100.

AuburnNew & Ongoing: Video Production Training is now being offered by Auburn Community Television and Boys & Girls Club of Auburn. Learn how to storyboard, tape, edit, and produce high-quality video and DVD programs. Classes held at ACTV every Tuesday 3 – 4:30 p.m. For details, contact Janis Wiloff or Heather Taylor at (530) 889-2273.

Ongoing: Handbuilding in Clay with Gerda Francesca. Beginning and advanced students. At the Old Library Art Studio, 175 Almond St. (530) 887-8216 or (530) 885-9928.

Ongoing: CLAYart Classes with L. Luis Ortiz. Ceramic clay adult classes Monday 9 – 11 a.m., four-week sessions. Adult figure sculp-ture class Monday, 6:30 – 9 p.m., four-week sessions. CLAYart Adult Wheel classes Mon., Tues., or Wed. 6:30 – 9 p.m., four-week sessions. The Arts Building, 808 Lincoln Way. (530) 885-2787.

Ongoing: Music, voice, dance, and drama classes at Music & More Arts Academy & Theatre. For schedule, (530) 885-0594 or visit www.musicandmore.net

Ongoing: Learn to sing and perform Barbershop-style four-part harmony. For women of any age or singing experience. Sierra Gold Chorus (member of Sweet Adelines, Int.), under the direction


of Sharon Hardie, invites singers to join the chorus every Monday, 7 p.m., at the Bill Burback Hall (DeWitt Center), 11577 E Ave. (530) 885-4202.

Truckee/North Lake TahoeSeptember 2 – October 7: Introduction to Calligraphy with Tina Cornwell. Learn the italic alphabet complete with capitals, numerals, and punctuation. Thursday, 6 – 8 p.m. North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City. (530) 581-2787.

September 11 & 12: Monoprint Without a Press Workshop with Tesia Blackburn. The monoprint is created by painting directly onto a plate and hand burnishing. This is a unique method of working in multiple images, incorporating the immediacy of painting with print-making methods. Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City. (530) 581-2787.

September 24 & Ongoing: Grand Opening, InnerRhythms Dance Theatre’s Training Center. The new center will provide rehearsal space for InnerRhythms’ Dance Theatre. At the center, IR will offer advanced level classes and master classes for community members. Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz and other dance disciplines will be open to all students ages 9 to adult. InnerRhythms will also host community per-formance workshops for dancers of all levels. The public is invited to the center’s Grand Opening ribbon-cutting celebration with danc-ing and refreshments, 5:30 p.m., at 12219 Business Park Drive #3, Truckee. (530) 584-1210.

October 5 – 18: Native American Basketry with Sue Coleman. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City. (530) 581- 2787.

October 9: Beginning Watercolor with Gayle Rappaport-Weiland. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City. (530) 581-2787.

October 20 – 27: Knitting 101 with Bev David. Offered by North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City. (530) 581-2787.

Ongoing: Ballroom dancing with Judy Lee. Couples and singles of all ages. Learn or improve your skills and knowledge of the foxtrot, waltz, tango, rhumba, cha-cha, and swing. Learn a variety of patterns, work on style and technique, and improve ability to lead or follow. Beg/Int., Tues., 6:15 – 7 p.m.; Adv., 7 – 8 p.m. Private lessons Sunday 5 – 9 p.m. North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City. (530) 581-2787.

Ongoing: Watercolor Classes with Jan Foss. Beginners and interme-diate painters. Weekly watercolor classes with a different subject and techniques each week. Wednesday, 1 – 4 p.m. in Foss’s gallery/studio at 120 Country Club Drive, #21, Incline Village, Nevada. To register, call (775) 833-1144. www.watercolorsbyjanfoss.com

Outside Placer CountySeptember 11 & 12: Plein-Air Landscape Workshop with Susan Sarback. Two days of painting in San Diego. To register (916) 966-7517. www.lightandcolor.com

October 15, 22 & 29: Fused Glass I with Diane J. Wood. Beginners and advanced students will explore the art of glass fusing by creating unique jewelry and tiles. The glass tiles can be incorporated in other projects. During three sessions, the class will learn about glass prepa-rations and laying. Students will also view a kiln as it is firing glass and be detailed on how to fire a glass kiln. 6 – 9 p.m. Offered by American River Extension College, 4700 College Oak Dr., Sacramento. (916) 484-8643.

November 5, 12 & 19: Glass Mold Making and Slump Glass with Diane J. Wood. For this class, it is recommended that students attend Glass Fusing I or have prior experience with fused glass. Students will learn to layer glass, prepare their own glass mold, and use that mold to slump a small bowl. The class will also work with other forms of glass molds. 6 – 9 p.m. Offered by American River Extension College, 4700 College Oak Dr., Sacramento. ( 916) 484-8643.

Ongoing: One Stroke Painting with certified instructor Sharleen Snow. For project and technique class schedule and sign up informa-tion, (916) 508-1458 or [email protected].

Ongoing: Classes with Gayle Rappaport-Weiland. For full schedule and sign-up information, visit www.art.grappaport.com

Ongoing: Color Intensive and Landscape Workshops at the School of Light and Color. Taught by master artists. 10030 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks. For class schedule, (916) 966-7517 or [email protected] or www.lightandcolor.com

Arts for ChildrenRosevilleSeptember 7 – June 11, 2005: Drama Kids International, the world’s largest and most popular developmental after-school drama program, is holding classes six days a week in the Roseville/Rocklin area. Classes accommodate ages 5 – 17. Students attend one day per week to participate in self-esteem-building theatrical fun. For details, (866) 652-1234 or www.dramakids.com

October 29: Stories in the Night: Family Halloween Fun! A walk along the nature trail, Native American stories; and songs, s’mores, and popcorn around the campfire. Maidu Interpretive Center, 1960 Johnson Ranch Dr. (916) 772-4242.

Ongoing: Wednesday Art Afternoons with Margot Comer. Ages 6 – 12. Offering themed three-week sessions such subjects as animals, people, plants, objects, and events. Classes explore a variety of skills: drawing and painting, color theory, composition and value study, all in a wide variety of mediums. Wednesday 3:45 p.m. – 5: p.m. Studio 5 Gallery, 510 Oak St. (916) 771-8955.

Ongoing: Maidu Interpretive Center Children’s Classes, Workshops, and Events. For listings, contact Maidu Interpretive Center, 1960 Johnson Ranch Dr. (916) 772-4242.

Ongoing: Roseville Parks & Recreation Cultural Arts Classes for Children. For a full schedule, call (916) 774-5220 or visit www.roseville.ca.us, Parks & Recreation department, Activity Guide.

RocklinOngoing: City of Rocklin Community Education. A variety of cul-tural arts classes for children. (916) 632-4100.

Ongoing: Backstage Hands with Connie Omans. Ages 13 – 18. High School students learn technical skills while earning community service hours, working with spotlight, sound special effects, and stage props. Class is free. Wed. – Sun. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Finnish Temperance Hall, 4090 Rocklin Rd. (916) 632-4100.

LoomisOngoing: Hands-On Art History (ages 6 – 8) and Creative Process Through Art (ages 9 – 11) with Terri Kent-Enborg. Students explore the elements of art and/or the cultural relevance of art history in a process-oriented environment. Private tutoring/lessons available. At Creativity Central. (916) 652-4538 or [email protected]

Ongoing: McLaughlin Studios of Music offers a complete program of individualized music instruction in flute, clarinet, saxophone, trum-pet, piano, guitar, bass, percussion, violin, cello, and voice. Jazz and youth symphony classes. (916) 652-6377.

AuburnOngoing: CLAYart Classes with L. Luis Ortiz. Students explore handbuilding techniques for the creation of 3-dimensional ceramic forms. The Arts Building, 808 Lincoln Way. (530) 885-2787.


Ongoing: Musikgarten Classes. Ages birth through 7 years. 10-week sessions. Scholarships available. Keyboard Konnection, 1515 Grass Valley Hwy. For full schedule, (530) 745-0248.

Ongoing: Keyboard Konnection is now accepting students for group piano classes, ages 6 – adult, and guitar, ages 8 – adult. Keyboard Konnection, 1515 Grass Valley Highway. For details, (530) 745-0248.

Ongoing: Music & More Arts Academy: music, voice, dance and drama classes. Classes for all ages in most instruments taught by master teachers. For schedule, (530) 885-0594 or www.musarts.com

Truckee/North TahoeOngoing: Classes at the Tahoe Conservatory of Music. For details, call (530) 546-2356 or visit www.tahoemusicconservatory.com

Calls to ArtistsCall for Nominations for Arties AwardsThe Arts Council of Placer County is accepting nominations for the 2004 Arties Awards. The awards are given to individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions in several categories: Visual/Performing Arts, Arts Education, Arts Administration, Arts Volunteer/Patron, Business Support/Partnership, Literary Arts, Public Service to the Arts. For details and nomination forms, contact the arts council office at (530) 885-5670, or [email protected], or at 808 Lincoln Way, Auburn.

Deadline September 10. Fairfield Downtown Association’s 4th Annual Candy Festival, Sat., Oct. 9, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For booth appli-cation or information, call Sue Violette at (707) 422-0103, or email [email protected]

Deadline September 13: 6th Annual Celebration of Western Art Show & Sale. Painting and sculpture of Western life for exhibit and sale in the gallery of the Grand National Rodeo, Horse & Stock Show, starting Oct. 29 in San Francisco. Download prospectus from www.cowpalace.com; click on Grand National; click on Art & Wine. To receive prospectus by mail, contact Cynthia Kelly, 2741 Martin Luther King Way, Berkeley, CA 94703, (510) 848-1277 or [email protected].

Deadline September 22: “Ribbons of Hope,” an open art show in honor National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, presented in October by the Artful i Gallery and A Sow’s Ear boutique. Artists are encour-aged to create artistically rendered ribbon(s), on the theme of “Hope.” All mediums accepted. (Fine crafts are welcome, but please no craft items.) Pieces must be safe for viewing and weigh no more than 50 lbs. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners, and three Honorable Mention awards. Awards are monetary and non-monetary. All pieces will be for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen Sacramento Valley Affiliate. Entry fee: $12 per piece/3 pieces max. Awards decided by a jury of three: Gina Garbilino, Mark Wolinski, and Jonelle Norton. Preliminary Show Juror: Vern Peasenell. Receiving Oct. 7, 8, 9; works must be delivered no later than Oct. 9. For Prospectus, www.artshow.com/juriedshows/page4/html or (916) 773-2242 or [email protected].

Deadline October 6. La Petite XII, a small format art competition open to artists residing in North America. Show is in November. Alder Gallery, Coburg, OR. 2 & 3D, entries $12 each – 3/$30. Awards: $2200. Prospectus: SASE: Alder Gallery, P.O. Box 8517, Coburg, OR 97408. (541) 342-6411 or [email protected] or visit www.alderart.com

Event October 9: Call for participants/artists/artisans. Placer Farm & Barn Festival calls for participants for the AGROart Competition, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Sierra College Quad, Rocklin, CA. Also calling for art-ists and artisans interested in booth space at the family festival, which includes art & music, food & other entertainment. (530) 885-5670 or


visit www.placerfarmandbarnfestival.com

Deadline October 16. 8th Annual Auburn Community Festival ScareCrow Contest. Prizes 2,850. Open, teen and youth categories. Minimum height 4 feet/maximum 10 feet; maximum width, 10 feet; maximum depth, 8 feet. Erect on site at Auburn Recreation Park. Entry fee: $5; free t-shirt with each entry. For entry form, call (530) 887-0609.

Deadline October 30. Call for Entries — Direct Art magazine. Competition for publication awards of more than $22,000, includ-ing covers and feature articles. Open to all artists working in any media. For prospectus email [email protected]; print from the Internet at www.slowart.com/prospectus, or mail SASE to SlowArt Producitons, P.O. Box 503, Phoenicia, NY 12464.

Deadline November 19: Call for entries: 2005 Juried Crocker-Kinglsey Exhibition, January 29 – March 13, 2005. A biennial juried art show sponsored by the Crocker Art Museum and the Kingsley Art Club. Juried by internationally acclaimed Mel Ramos, former Crocker-Kingsley Best-of-Show Winner. Open to current California residents. $35 entry fee for up to three works, including paintings, sculpture, photography, and crafts. Six cash prizes $250 – $3000. For more info, download forms from www.crockerartmuseum.org or call (916) 451-3320.

Call to Poets: Perspectives, the Arts Council of Placer County’s bi-monthly newsmagazine, is now accepting poetry for publication. The November-December 2004 issue will be the first to include a poem. Deadline for that issue is Sept. 20. Payment is $25 for each accepted poem. Send submissions to Arts Council of Placer County, 808 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, Attn. Perspectives, or email to [email protected]. Include name, address, a short bio, phone no. and/or email address. For more, call (530) 885-6905.

Ongoing: Community call for musicians wanting the Band Experience — Auburn style. Volunteer amateur and professional musi-cians meet, rehearse, play, and perform from an ever-evolving menu of show tunes, marches, big band pieces, and selections from favorite musicals. No age limitations or individual auditions, but prospective members must read music and have sufficient experience (two years) on their instruments. Auburn’s younger musicians especially encour-aged. Performances are local and optional, with advance notice to the director. The Auburn Community Band (ACB) meets Wednesday evenings at the Health For All facility, 4065 Grass Valley Highway, #206 in the Discovery Business Park (just north of Dry Creek Road, west side of Hwy. 49). The facility opens at 6:30 p.m.; rehearsal starts at 7:05 p.m. No need to call; just bring your instrument, and help the band make a little local music. Contacts are Mary Halbrook (band president), 888-1801; Dorothy Lewis (band advisor), 889-9311, or via email at [email protected]. Or visit www.auburnband.org

Ongoing: Artful i Gallery in Roseville is seeking unique, innovative, off-the-wall performers to help celebrate 3rd Saturday Art Tours in South Placer County. All inquiries are welcome — musicians, actors, poets, storytellers, life models, mime, etc. Contact Deidre at (916) 773-2242.

Ongoing. Artful-i Gallery in Roseville is seeking very contemporary artists for future shows. Shows are currently being designed for 2005. Interested parties please call (916) 773-2242.

Ongoing. Berkeley Art Center seeks work of high aesthetic qual-ity and significance. The objects exhibited are often drawn from the Northern California community. Center strives to foster exchange and cooperation among artists and stimulate, challenge, and occasionally amuse our audience. For more info, phone (510) 644-6893.

Ongoing. Floating Holiday, a beautiful litmag featuring letterpressed cover & full-color artwork, seeks fresh, invigorating poetry and short fiction. All styles, themes welcome. Send up to five poems and 30 pages of prose to Floating Holiday, 544A Chetwood St., Oakland, CA

94610. Or email [email protected].

Ongoing. 2237 Gallery, in Roseville, is currently accepting portfolios for review. All artists eligible. For more info, email Annette Picetti at [email protected].

Ongoing. The Foothill Farmers’ Market Association seeks crafters and artisans to vend their original works at any of 10 seasonal weekly farmers’ markets around Placer County. For more information about the producers-only markets, call (530) 823-6183.

Ongoing. Musicians, arts and crafters sought for four annual festivals sponsored by the Colfax Area Chamber of Commerce. High-quality, locally made items will be considered for inclusion in the events. For more, call (530) 356-8888 or email [email protected].

Ongoing. Call for singers for the Sierra Gold Chorus, member of Sweet Adelines, Int. Learn to sing barbershop harmony. Women of all ages welcome. Rehearsals Mondays, 7 p.m., Burback Hall, DeWitt Center, Auburn. (916) 663-2105 or (530) 885-4202.

Open Call. To exhibiting artists: Great exposure in an historic Auburn Victorian, East-West Galleries at Latitudes Restaurant, 130 Maple Street, Auburn. Artists are invited to submit inquiries for the 2005 exhibit calendar. For details, call art curator Rosie Stilwell, (530) 885-1121.

Open Call. For accomplished artists who would like to teach. Sierra College Community Education is recruiting new instructors for its ever-changing, growing program. No special degrees required. To request a class proposal, call (916) 781-0590.

Open Call. The Marin Arts Council periodically has exhibit opportu-nities for large-format work. For more info, contact Ellen at (415) 499-8350, ext. 107 or [email protected].

FYI: www.Artdeadline.com holds a comprehensive listing of job opportunities, grants, percent for art, competitions, and more for art-ists. There is a small subscription rate for the services.

FYI: ArtistsRegister.com showcases thousands of visual artists nation-wide. Developed and managed by the nonprofit Western States Arts Federation, this membership-based online community features a fully searchable database of art and artists. See samples of artists’ work, along with their bios, contact details and artistic statements. www.ArtistsRegister.com

FYI: The Actor’s Checklist, a new Web site for young actors is at www.Actorschecklist.com

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December 2004 issue: September 20


Getting RealWorking at acting with Alan Arkin

by John Deaderick

Twenty-four people stand in a circle. Huge elms and maples can be seen through the wood-framed windows; the rolling Hudson River Valley hills are lush, green, and alien to California me. Green hills in June? The leader of the circle cups his hand around a small empty space: “This is a tennis ball.” He bounces the imaginary ball, and “tosses” it to a surprised but willing participant, who throws it to another, who throws it . . . you get the idea. The tennis ball morphs into a basket-ball, a balloon, a feather, a live squirrel, each circumstance demanding a different response from the actors in the ring. So began “Crossing the Chasm From Theatre to Life,” an improvisational acting workshop taught by Alan Arkin (“Wait Until Dark,” “Catch 22,” “13 Conversations About One Thing“) that I attended this summer. Arkin, one of many to emerge from the famed Second City improvisational troupe, is one of only five actors to receive an Academy Award nomination for his first screen appearance, in “The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming!” The role for which Arkin received his second Academy nomination, as the deaf mute Mr. Singer in “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter,” had a major impact on me. I still remember the enormous emotional upsurge that choked and surprised me as I sat in the darkened Los Altos Theater at age 17. I thought, “I want to do that, whatever that is, I want to do it.” Switching roles to sit on the opposite side of the classroom is a must for any teacher. We can get new stuff, revel in new challenges, see how others do what we do. Conversely, we can empathize with our students (and our-selves and our peers) when the teacher isn’t quite making it. Arkin made it, however; being his student was a joy. The workshop focused on improvisational exercises designed to gen-erate genuine responses from actor to actor.

Fundamentally, acting is about connecting: connecting with your character, your scene partners, your audience, your self. Many of the exercises were familiar to me, and in a slightly different form have been used in my classes at Colfax High School and Sierra College. I did learn some new techniques, however; and you can be assured these will be working their way into my curriculum. We were a fairly diverse group. A Vietnamese-American actress from Beverly Hills and I were the only West Coasters. I was one of only three men (!). Talking about act-ing theory (a guilty pleasure of mine) was held to a minimum. We worked continu-ously, moving through imaginary situations, digging into ourselves to maintain an open, responsive, honest frame of mind. Seven-per-son scenes were set in an emergency room on December 31st during a full moon, at the Four Seasons Restaurant kitchen at 6 p.m. on a crowded Saturday night with Barbra Streisand waiting to be served, and in a very posh and busy hair salon on 5th Avenue. Many of my colleagues were simply hilarious. Although we were specifically instructed just “to be,” and not to strive to become anything in particular, especially clever, but to relax and focus on remaining open to the situation and to our scene partners. But folks are just naturally cre-ative and funny, and that’s okay, too, when it arises spontaneously from the encounter. Throughout, Arkin said little, but gen-tly nudged the group along with minimal instruction. Occasionally, he vented a little frustration as he seemed to want the class to take bigger emotional risks. He tried to push people beyond their comfort zones, which, of course, is the only way to experience the new, the unfamiliar, the unexplored. That’s what learning is: we get new stuff. Acting is a craft loaded with seeming contradictions. It involves complete surrender and total aware-ness; it requires absolute concentration and


the ability to abandon everything in a heart-beat. It demands immaculate preparation and complete spontaneity. Arkin said, “Control denies the actor the opportunity of surprise.” How well I know this; how well I’ve learned that it is the unexpected and accidental in this art that has the potential to lead one closer to true expression. To get us into riskier areas, our final assignment was to choose that which we are truly passionate about, select a partner or partners, tell them only the barest of essen-tials needed to start the scene, and proceed without any further preparation. I played a priest in a scene about capital punishment, an obnoxious back-seat driver, a man drag-ging his wife to a communicating with angels workshop, and more. What fun! For my own final presentation, I asked a young woman to cradle a pillow as her son. I walked into the scene, asked her how she was, and if I could hold the baby. Cradling the pillow, I felt tears begin to flow. Sobbing, I could barely choke out, “This is my grandson, and he has changed my life forever.” End of scene.

Was that acting? Yes, but it was also a demonstration of how tricky emotion is. Sometimes it’s there, sometimes it’s not. And sometimes, as in this case, it overwhelms, and disrupts the scene. But what one must never do on stage is lie. A paradox? Sure, but think about it. As Alan Arkin sought continually to remind his summer crew of 23 actors, the only way to reach an audience is through the actor’s own experience in that precious, eter-nal, and so very fleeting moment.

John Deaderick has been Adjunct Professor in Theater Arts at Sierra College since 1985 and is now begin-ning his fourth year teaching drama at Colfax High School. Twice honored for his theater work as a California Arts Council Artist in Residence, John has also garnered fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Antiquarian Society. He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and can be heard as a classical music announcer on KVMR in Nevada City. He will be directing and playing the Marquis de Sade in “Marat/Sade” at The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley in February, 2005.

Teacher and actor John Deaderick (back row, 2nd from left) with other participants in the improvi-sational acting workshop he attended at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York, this past summer. The work-shop was taught by actor Alan Arkin (2nd row, 4th from right), who encour-aged the group to take emo-tional risks as they worked on their improvisational scenes.

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