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All Day ‘Oktoberfest’ And ‘Old Fashioned Harvest Festival’ To Feature Contests, Food And Craft Vendo
Copperopolis, CA...Copperopolis Town Square – the Castle & Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host two fall-themed events the second weekend in October.
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Oktoberfest will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. A variety of local, regional and national beers will be available for purchase, as well as grilled bratwurst sausages, sauerkraut, German potato salad, sweets and more.

The family-friendly event will also feature a kids’ zone, bounce house, face painting, pumpkin patch and photo booth. Live music by Keno Rojas, contests and craft vendors will also be part of the festivities.

It will be followed by the second-annual Old Fashioned Harvest Festival on Sunday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music by Jill and the Giants will be complemented by vendors selling fall produce and other goodies, free hay rides, a photo booth and pumpkin patch, plus a kids’ zone with face painting, Bob the Balloon Guy and more. Proceeds from sales at the outdoor bar will benefit the Calaveras Humane Society.

“We’re still seeking vendors for the Old Fashioned Harvest Festival, one of the Square’s best attended events in 2015,” says Kim Hamilton, Director of Marketing for Castle & Cooke Calaveras, Inc. “The entire weekend promises to be a great way to celebrate the approach of cooler temperatures and all that autumn has to offer.”

If interested in being a vendor, please contact Hamilton for more information (khamilton@castlecooke.com / 209.785.9700). Additional details are available at www.CopperopolisTownSquare.com.

Copperopolis Town Square is situated in the rolling foothills of the Central Sierra on Highway 4 in Calaveras County, two hours from the Bay Area and 1.5 hours from Sacramento. The area offers visitors a wide variety of amenities and activities including golf, tennis and dining at the acclaimed Saddle Creek Resort (www.saddlecreekgolf.com) with accommodations for guests in luxurious Lodge Bungalows conveniently located within a few paces of the golf course. To stay for the weekend, please call 209.785.7415 to book a room.

The premier northern California golf resort community is also owned by Castle & Cooke California, Inc. Custom home sites are available on and off the golf course as well as new custom homes, and resale homes. Visit our sales center located at the resort for more information on what is currently available. Lofts above Copperopolis Town Square just steps from restaurants, shops and bars are another real estate option.

Dramatic vistas of the Sierra Nevada and countless winter and summer recreational opportunities make Saddle Creek an ideal location for vacationers, families and retirees. For more information about real estate ownership opportunities, please call our onsite Sales Office at 209 785-5600 or email us at saddlecreeksales@castlecooke.com.



12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Sonora Bach Festival 2016
Sonora, CA...Join us for our fortieth year of celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries as we feature period music performed by guests and locals in colorful locations throughout historical and picturesque Tuolumne County. With a variety of performances and fine music there is something for all ages. Schedule your season now.

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October 1, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.: Baroque Singalong at the Church of the 49ers, Columbia.
Lend your voice (or your ears) to this informal “Sing Along” of Baroque classics. Lead by a variety of conductors from the area and accompanied by some of the Central Sierras finest pianists, this sing-through of music from the time of Bach was a joy for participants and observers at last year’s inauguration and promises an even better time this year. Open to singers and observers.

October 9, Sunday, 3:00 p.m.: Youth Finalists’ Concert at the Church of the 49ers, Columbia.
“Hear the future today” at this marvelous demonstration of local, young vocal and instrumental talent as they present Baroque and early Classical repertoire- a sell-out every year featuring many of our most accomplished young performers. Guest artist, soprano Savanah Bailey, student at University of the Pacific.

October 15, 6:30 Light Buffet followed by concert at 7:30 p.m.: Chamber Orchestra Concert at The Country Cowboy Church, Sonora
This year’s “Salon Concert” leaves the salon and enters the Concert hall as we present The Mother Lode Friends of Music Orchestra, Henrik Jul Hansen, Conductor, is joined by spectacular, international violin soloist Corina Stoian featuring, among others, Handel Water Music Suite, no.1 and Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5


October 23, 3:00 p.m.: Locals’ Concert at The Church of the 49ers, Columbia
Support your friends, family and community as our own highly talented, local instrumentalists and vocalists present an exciting afternoon of chamber music of the Baroque. Lovely music performed by people you know.

October 30, 12:30 p.m.: Bach’s Brunch
Beautiful Brunch, Beautiful Music and a Beautiful Setting. Join us for a delightful brunch featuring the cooking talents of Chef David Ingram and beautiful classical music provided by classical guitarist, Gordon Rowland at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church located in the lovely woods of Sugar Pine. Advanced reservations required.

DATES AND TIMES ONLY
October 1, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.: Baroque Singalong at the Church of the 49ers, Columbia.
October 9, Sunday, 3:00 p.m.: Youth Finalists’ Concert at the Church of the 49ers, Columbia.
October 15, 6:30 Light Buffet followed by concert at 7:30 p.m.: Chamber Orchestra Concert at The Country Cowboy Church, Sonora
October 23, 3:00 p.m.: Locals’ Concert at The Church of the 49ers, Columbia
October 30, 12:30 p.m.: Bach’s Brunch at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Sugar Pine

Tickets available on our Webpage: http://www.sonorabach.org/
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10:00 AM - 03:00 PM "Market At The Square" Farmers Market At Copperopolis Town Square
Market At The Square runs every Sunday 10am-3pm! from May 1st, - October 18th.   It includes over 25 local vendors offering fresh fruits and vegetables, handcrafted gourmet food, baked goods, arts and crafts, wine tasting, and more. A fun Day for All!  Our wonderful shops will be open so be sure to stop in and see them. We offer Boutique clothing, home decor, olive oils, wine tasting, handcrafted ice cream, coffees, Art, dining and more!

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Market At The Square runs every Sunday till October 18th.   It includes over 25 local vendors offering fresh fruits and vegetables, handcrafted gourmet food, baked goods, arts and crafts, wine tasting, and more.

“Copperopolis Town Square is a quintessential place for family and friends to meet up and enjoy weekend strolls while supporting the local community,” says Kim Hamilton, Director of Marketing for Castle & Cooke Calaveras, Inc. “This summer, we are excited to host 'Market on the Square' each week so neighborhood residents can purchase healthy and organic foods, taste new wines and purchase fresh and healthy foods provided by local vendors."

For more information, please call 209.785.9700. Additional details are available at www.CopperopolisTownSquare.com.

Copperopolis Town Square is situated in the rolling foothills of the Central Sierra on Highway 4 in Calaveras County, two hours from the Bay Area and 1.5 hours from Sacramento. The area offers visitors a wide variety of amenities and activities including golf, tennis and dining at the acclaimed Saddle Creek Resort (www.saddlecreek.com) with accommodations for guests in luxurious Lodge Bungalows conveniently located within a few paces of the golf course. To stay for the weekend, please call 209.785.7415 to book a room.
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11:00 AM Jill & The Giants At Copperopolis Town Square Fall Festival
Live music
Sunday, October 9th at 11:00 a.m.
Copperopolis Town Square
100 Town Square Road, Copperopolis
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM "Scars" Exhibit To Empower Breast Cancer Survivors
San Andreas, CA...Breast cancer survivors are invited to participate in healing through the Arts during the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness.The multi-media exhibit "Scars" opens October 9th at the Calaveras Arts Council Gallery at 23 Main Street in San Andreas.

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The exhibit demonstrates the reality of local breast cancer warriors who fought for their lives and now can share their very personal experiences and inspire others. Their photographic images reflect strength and courage beyond surgery- taking on the future with hope and grace. Sculpture by Pamela Quyle of Murphys is also featured.

Survivors are encouraged to be included in the powerful and tasteful images that will be on display at the exhibit by photographer Christine Oliver of Murphys.

If you would like to be photographed please call Christine at 209-606-0335.
Opening reception is October 9th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. "Scars" runs through October.
03:00 PM Tuolumne County Youth to Be Featured at Second Concert of Bach Festival
Columbia, CA...The Sonora Bach Festival, celebrating its 40th year, presents its Youth Finalists Concert, October 9, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Featuring local performers under the age of 18, the concert will be held at the Church of the 49ers in Columbia. Tickets are available online at sonorabach.org , or by calling 536-6330. Tickets are also available at the door. More information is available on the Festival webpage and on the Festival’s Facebook page at SonoraBachFestival.

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The Sonora Bach Festival, celebrating its 40th year, will present the second event of the October Festival, Sunday October 9 at 3 p.m. at the Church of the 49ers in Columbia. The concert will feature 15 musicians between the ages of 7 and 17. Former Tuolumne county resident and current University of the Pacific (UOP) voice major, Savannah Bailey will be the Guest Artist accompanied by Monica Swope, UOP Accompanist. Students will perform music by composers of the Baroque and Classical Eras including Bach, Johann Christian Bach, Clementi and Scarlatti. Accompanists for some of the soloists will be will be Gail Johnson and Joy Willow.

Selected in September by audition, all the students were evaluated in their performance and given written comments by the judges for their growth and instruction. The panel of three judges were Kyle Dooley of Music Instructor at Soulsbyville Elementary School, Daryl Hollinger, Adjunct Music Instructor at Columbia College and Ron Randall, conductor of the Sonora Hills Chorus.

“The audition process is meant to be a challenging one for the students” said concert coordinator and Festival Director Sandra Betti. “By requiring them to audition, we are helping them to confront stage fright and to work toward the goal of perfecting a piece for musical performance. These challenges are both wonderful skills for performing musicians to learn”.

In addition to learning performing skills, the selected students were also given a scholarship to serve as an additional incentive and encouragement in their studies.

In keeping with theme of the festival, students are required to learn music from the 1600’s through the 1700s. Music to be performed by the students, in addition to that of J.S. Bach, includes composers Caldara, Scarlatti, Johann Christian Bach, Gluck, Benda, Sarti, Clementi, and Lotti.

The program features fifteen performers between the ages of 7 and 17: six singers, seven pianists and two violinists. Students Performing at the Youth Concert are Benjamin Billiet, Jake Boyd, Jade Coard, Dorothy Davenport, Alissa DeAnda, Alexandria Dowie, Genevieve Florez, Hannah Husher, Sabrina Jensen, Daniel Kook,
Jonathan Kristapovich, Hunter Riordan, Lena Rosen, Louise Rosen, and Stephanie St. Clair. Teachers of students who will be performing are Ron Brickman, Gail Johnson, Trudi Kraus, Louise McPeeters, and Carolyn Sylva.


This year’s guest artist is former Soulsbyville and Connections Academy student Savannah Bailey. Savannah is currently a junior vocal performance major at The University of the Pacific studying with voice Professor, Lynelle Wiens. A member of the Opera Theatre’s program, Savannah has performed in productions of Berlin to Broadway: A Kurt Weil Musical Review, Mozart’s unfinished Opera The Goose of Cairo (L’oca del Cairo), Brundibar by Czech composer Hans Krasa and Offenbach’s La Vie Pariesienne.

Having grown up in Soulsbyville, Savannah immersed herself in music and performance. According to her former Tuolumne county voice teacher, Louise McPeeters, she dedicated herself “to perfecting her voice” and “ was supported in all of her musical endeavors by her loving family”. As a Connections Academy student she performed in The Sound of Music, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Into the Woods, and other productions. She also performed with the Show Choir, Zero Hibernation Jazz Band and the Orange Crush Band.

This is a return of sorts to the Bach Festival for Savannah. Having begun vocal studies in 2011 with McPeeters, Savannah became a regular performer at the Bach Festival Youth Concert throughout her High School years. She was also a winner in the Red Church Scholarship Auditions.

Says McPeeters “Savannah Bailey is one of the finest students I have had the privilege to teach. She is a joyful young woman who shares that joy through her beautiful singing”.

Her program for the concert will be vocal music by Bel Piacere and Va Godendo Handel, Stizzoso Mio Stizzoso by Pergolesi, Lachen und Weinen by Franz Schubert, Chanson d’amore by Gabriel Faure and Mein Herr Marquis from Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss.

Savannah will be accompanied by UOP staff Accompanist Monica Swope. Monica holds a degree in Vocal Performance from UOP. She has been a director of many musical productions at the University including Paint Your Wagon, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown and others. She also has extensive experience as a vocal soloist.


03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Garden Arts Party Hosted By Calaveras County Arts Council
Burson, CA...Join us at the Rising Sun Nursery on Sunday, October 8th to celebrate the various arts throughout Calaveras county.
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The party is open to the public and will include light snacks, beer, wine, soda and water. Featuring music by Nate, you are welcome to stroll through the gardens, enjoy the outdoor art work and peruse the gift shop.
Tickets are $20.00 per person and are available on-line and at the Gallery.

Proceeds benefit CCAC's Arts Education programs.

Calaveras County Arts Council (CCAC) is a private nonprofit, 501(C)(3) public benefit corporation, operating in conjunction with the California Arts Council's State-Local Partnership Program. CCAC also functions as both counties' arts planning agency by authorization of the Board of Supervisors.
03:00 PM Jerry Mckay At Hovey Sippin Sunday
Live music
Sunday, October 9th, 3:00 p.m.
Hovey Winery
350 A Main Street, Murphys
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM Hovey Artist's Series Presents: Sandra Maurer
The ethereal watercolors of Sandra Maurer will be displayed at the Hovey Tasting Room in October and November 2016. A reception will be held in her honor from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, October 9th. Complimentary appetizers will be served and wine will be available by the glass or bottle.
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM Hovey Artist's Series Presents: Sandra Maurer
The ethereal watercolors of Sandra Maurer will be displayed at the Hovey Tasting Room in October and November 2016. A reception will be held in her honor from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, October 9th. Complimentary appetizers will be served and wine will be available by the glass or bottle.

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