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All Day Murphys Creek Theatre Presents Measure For Measure! Summer Is For Shakespeare
Murphys, CA...Summertime is Shakespeare time in Murphys, CA! Opening June 24th and running through July 17th on Fridays at 7, Saturdays at 7 and Sundays at 2 at the Black Bart Playhouse at 580 S Algiers Street Murphys, CA, Murphys Creek Theatre presents its summer performance of Measure for Measure. Never before produced by MCT, this is Shakespeare’s story of how power and influence, good intentions and bad planning, righteousness and hypocrisy affected the political elite of his time…..

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Sound familiar?



What could be more timely than the story of Duke Vincentio, who finds himself struggling with ruling a city that has grown accustomed to using the law as a doormat? He hires a strong man, Angelo, who is known to rule with an iron fist. When a well liked citizen, Claudio, breaks a small law that nearly everyone in town also breaks routinely, Angelo decides to make an example of him. But Angelo, it turns out, is not as pious as he claims to be, and suddenly this upstanding citizen pointing all the fingers has fingers pointing back at him.



Director Raquel Ruelas says:



“Measure for Measure is such a brilliant piece of work. It is often cited as a "problem play" since it has many inconsistencies and jarring sentence structure as well as ambiguity with a genre. From my perspective, this is the opposite of a problem and more of an opportunity. The concept for this piece is playing off of the polarity of human nature and how life and human behavior expresses so many inconsistencies. The humorous moments during serious scenes are beautiful irony, and the convoluted sentence structure and vocabulary are expressive of the complexity of the human mind. This story emphasizes the extremity of character, personal struggle, views of morality and how it affects human action and interaction. Set in Italy to give it grounding with the Italian names and religious themes, the time period is ambiguous to give focus to the characters, their relationships and how they present timeless struggles.”



This dynamic cast includes Andrew Sutherland as Angelo, Graham Green as Duke Vincentio, Emily Kentta as Isabella, Forrest Lark as Lucio, Sara Garcia as Mariana, Overdone and Juliet; David Garcia as Claudio, Travis Blansit as Pompey, Carl Bengston as Escalus, and John Baker as Friar and Provost. With actors traveling from Sacramento, Modesto and Turlock to join local talent from Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties, this show is sure to provide a top quality Shakespeare experience.



In their own words:


Sara Garcia: Mistress Overdone, Julietta, Mariana

Although the three roles I have are small, it has been a great learning experience to play them because they are all distinctly different. Having such a short window of time to display those three characters in a way that doesn't confuse the audience is a challenge I'm looking forward to take on.


David Garcia: Claudio

Claudio is just a man that was plucked out of many whom have committed the same crime. The law means to make an example of him and put him to death. The happiness and love of a new family is obscured by his detention and imminent execution

Travis Blansit: Pompey

Pompeyis a lower status character that is accused of being a bawd or a pimp nowadays. Being the "clown" of the play, Pompey uses his wit to try and escape from being arrested for his practices. It is successful the first time, but not the second time.

Carl Bengston: Escalus

Escalus is the Duke's right-hand man and will do his bidding, no matter what task. The three words that describe him best are loyal, fair, and wise.

Forrest Lark: Lucio

Lucio is a fantastical, flamboyant bachelor & a regular at the bawd-house. Though he is a loyal friend of Claudio, his gossiping and immature demeanor will prove trouble for him.

Andrew Sutherland: Angelo

Angelo: He isn't, he can't be, a mustache twirling villain. What is the fun in that? He really is the personification of "absolute power corrupting absolutely". Machiavelli threw the idea of the chivalric code out, but Shakespeare gave us personifications of it with folks like Iago and (to a lesser extent) Angelo.
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John Baker: Friar Thomas, Provost, Bernardine

It seems to me that Friar Thomas is somewhat bored with simple monastic life and is thrilled to be swept up into the intrigue of this long con with the Duke.

The Provost, being the jail keeper is pretty jaded at this point in his career. He's just as fed up with the criminals that populate his jail as he is with the lackadaisical way in which the law has been enforced up to this point. To make matters worse he views Angelo's abrupt declarations to be a gross over correction and sees Claudio's plight as a travesty. He is at the end of his tether.

Barnardine is a product of a lax justice system. As one who had languished in prison for nine years with a readily available supply of grog he has no respect for authority and no fear of death.
07:30 AM - 11:30 AM Arnold Lions Club Breakfasts...Don't Miss The Summer Holiday Tradition
Arnold, CA...The Arnold Lions will once again host a Pancake Breakfast, Saturday and Sunday of the 4th of July weekend. Don't Miss The Summer Holiday Tradition as the Ebbetts Pass Gas Parking Lot is transformed into a heavenly breakfast destination from 7:30am to 11:30am each day. For additional information contact Rod Smith (209) 795-0892

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10:00 AM 44th Annual Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts Festival
The 44th Annual ‘Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts Festival will be held over the Independence Day Weekend, July 2 & 3, in the beautiful mountain resort town of Arnold on Highway 4 (Ebbett’s Pass). Situated among the pines and redwoods at the 4000' elevation, the Festival features over 60 booths of original crafts & art in all media – exhibited by the artists. There’s gourmet foods to sample and face painting for the kids – and ‘adult’ kids.

The annual Ebbett’s Pass Independence Day Parade will begin at 10am on Saturday, July 2, and it runs adjacent to the Festival on Hwy. 4. The Ebbett’s Pass Lion’s Club serves an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7:30am - 11am both days for just $7. Continuous shows of live country/swing music by the “Stardust Cowboys” from Sacramento and famous juggler Izzi Tooinsky from Grass Valley ~ with performances both days. The Ebbett’s Pass Volunteer Fire Dptm. serves local Calaveras County beers, and a variety of home-made food booths, kettlekorn, and baked goodies round out the deliciousness! The Fire Dptm. also holds their annual BBQ with live music on Saturday evening – making for a full day of fun!

The Festival is held on the park-like grounds of Bristols Ranch House Café right at 961 Highway 4 in downtown Arnold from 10am - 5pm both days. Further Info: email Kim at afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net . Admission and parking are free, so come join the celebration!
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10:00 AM Murphys Historic Walking Tour Every Saturday At 10am
Murphys, CA...Every Saturday at 10am the Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum on Main Street. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072

Murphys Old Timers Museum
470 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247
01:00 PM Angels Camp Veterans Memorial District
An invitation to Celebrate our Local Veterans. Saturday July 2nd from 1 to 3pm at the Bret Harte High School Football field. Patriotic music, Veterans presentation of flags and a guest speaker from the National Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
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01:00 PM Celebrate Our Local Veterans Tomorrow In Angels Camp
Angels Camp, CA...Celebrate Our Local Veterans Tomorrow In Angels Camp. On July 2nd from 1 to 3pm in the cool and cozy confines of the Bret Harte Theatre the Angels Camp Veterans Memorial District invites you to a special celebration for our vets. They have moved the festivities to the Theatre so the aging WWII & Korean War Vets are more comfortable. There will be a special presentation of Quilts for some of the attendees and it will be and event you do not want to miss.

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01:00 PM - 02:30 PM Big Trees North Grove Guided Tours Saturdays At 1pm
Arnold, CA...North Grove Guided Tours – Guided walks of the North Grove are held on Saturday at 1 pm. The walk is 1.5 to 2 hours. Meet in front of the Visitor Center. Bring water and your comfortable shoes.


Snowshoe Walk – When appropriate – the guided walk becomes a snowshoe walk. Snowshoes are provided.

Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Hwy 4 Arnold, CA 95223

Calaveras Big Trees Association
http://bigtrees.org/
02:00 PM The Annual Ironstone 4th Of July Celebration Is This Saturday!!! Don't Miss It
Murphys, CA...Make plans to attend The Annual Instone Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks Show which consistently ranks as one of the best fireworks shows in the region. In fact, in 2012 ABC news ranked it in the top 10 of the best small town Fourth Of July Celebrations in the Nation!! This year it is July 2, 2016 – Fourth of July Celebration at Ironstone Vineyards – Gates open at 2pm – Family fun, yummy food, live music, fireworks and more - - Enjoy the music of Jill and the Giants, Brian Jirka & the Cabby Band and Risky Biscuits – Call 209-728-1251 for tickets and information.

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05:00 PM - 08:00 PM Zucca After Hours
Join us all year on Friday and Saturday nights from 5-8pm for a relaxing evening in our garden with your favorite Zucca varietals. Enjoy a glass, bottle or a flight of four wines and savor the atmosphere of our wine garden.

Bring your own dinner from home or one of the great local restaurants.
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM “Flight Night” at Tanner Vineyards
Saturday evenings from 6-8PM, kick back in downtown Murphys and enjoy Flight Night with Tanner Vineyards. Join us at our tasting room for wine flights, wines by the glass and wines by the bottle. Every week we offer new and unique combinations of our wines in different flights. Our weekly flights may include selections from our library wines or a "vertical" of outstanding vintages. Come relax with the Tanner Family and enjoy! Tanner Vineyards' tasting room is located at 435 Main Street, across from Murphys Historic Hotel.
06:30 PM The 2016 GABA Summer Concert Series
Arnold, CA...GABA is thrilled to announce the 2016 GABA Summer Concert Series. Enjoy FREE live music at the Cedar Center in Arnold, sponsored by local businesses, business associations and non-profits. Located at 4,000 feet, this music venue is one of the coolest in the county. Bring a low-back chair, your own wine and food or purchase there. Dogs and kids welcome!

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June 18: Ted Z. and The Wranglers
June 25: Mike Hammar & The Nails
July 2: The Jim Lanier Band (EPFD Annual fundraiser dinner, concert)
July 9: Random Strangers
July 16: Arnold Classic Car Show and Bill Welles Band
July 23: Grover Anderson
July 30: Rockslide
August 6: Ten Dollar Pony
August 13: Chains Required
August 20: Cantamos & more TBA
Plan to dance…
07:00 PM Brice Station's Hilltop Concert Series Continues July 2nd With The Hot Dark!
Murphys, CA...The Hot Dark returns to Brice Station for their Hill Top Concert Series. Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes. All Ages $15 at the door. Brice Station residents Brittany, Rachel, Alex, and Tyler will be serving food at the event: Organic Diestel turkey sausages with red wine sautéed onions (with a vegetarian option available) - $6 Lemony zucchini and kale salad with carrots and avocado dressing** (V) - $5 Pesto hasselback potatoes** (V) - $4 Dinner plate with sausage, salad, and potato - $12

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** Zucchini is organically grown and sourced locally from Taylor Mountain Gardens
** Kale, carrots, and basil is organically grown and sourced locally from Brice Station by Tyler Waterman and Laughing Mother Farm
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