Saturday, January 25, 2014

Enjoy ‘Romance!’ At Folsom Symphony’s February 8 Concert

Celebrate a romantic Valentine’s weekend with some of the world’s most heart-stirring music at the Folsom Symphony’s performance of Romance!, February 8, 7:30 p.m., at Harris Center/Three Stages. Tickets are selling out quickly!

This year’s Valentine program, under the baton of Maestro Michael Neumann, features Rodrigo’s “Fantasia para un gentilhombre” with guitarist Larry Ferrara; Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for Strings”; Verdi’s Triumphal March from “Aida”; Dvorak’s “Slavonic Dance No. 2”; Meyerbeer’s “Coronation March”; Rodgers’ “Carousel Waltz”; and songs of romance performed by tenor Robert Vann.

Joaquin Rodrigo composed Fantasia para un Gentilhombre (Fantasia for a Gentleman) in 1954 at the request of guitarist Andres Segovia. Segovia played the guitar solo in the work’s premier in San Francisco in 1958. The music is based on six dances for solo guitar composed by Gaspar Sanz in the 17th century.

Peter Tchaikovsky wrote his Serenade for Strings in homage to Wolfgang Mozart, the greatest composer of classical serenades. The four movements include a graceful waltz, a somber “Elegie” and a folk-based “Russian theme.” Tchaikovsky wrote the piece in 1880 “on impulse,” he later said.

The Triumphal March from Guiseppe Verdi’s opera Aida boldly depicts the return of the Egyptian army following a victory over the Ethiopians. Verdi wrote Aida in 1871 and it premiered in Cairo in December of that year.

Antonin Dvorak’s Slavonic Dance Op. 46, No. 2, written in 1878, brought the composer his first success. The piece was so popular he was asked to write another in 1886. The music is characterized as lively and nationalistic.

Giacoma Meyerbeer composed his French opera Le prophete (The Prophet) in 1849 to tremendous success across Europe.  The rousing “Coronation March” in Act 4 precedes the crowing of a king. The opera was first performed in Paris in 1849.

Richard Rodgers wrote the romantic "Carousel Waltz" for the Broadway musical Carousel in 1945. The play, the second by the team of Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, opened on Broadway to rave reviews and won several important awards.  Time magazine named Carousel the best musical of the 20th century.
Sacramento tenor Robert Vann, a UC Davis grad and the programs manager for the Sacramento Youth Symphony, will perform a selection of romantic songs.

You can buy tickets for Romance! on the symphony’s website, folsomsymphony.com (“Tickets” in the top bar), by calling 916-608-6888 or at the Harris Center/Three Stages ticket office at the theater on the Folsom Lake College campus, 10 College Parkway, Folsom.

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Friday, January 24, 2014

Upcoming Dignity Health Orthopedic Events

Did you know that you don’t have to live with pain?

Dignity Health orthopedic specialists understand how joint pain can affect your overall quality of life. It can limit how well you function at work, at home and during your everyday activities. Whether your pain is caused by arthritis or sports injuries, they are there to help you get your life back!

Dignity Health's Orthopedics Services team includes orthopedic surgeons, specialists, nurses, X-ray technicians and physical, occupational and speech therapists. They are prepared with advanced technology, clinical expertise through extensive training and a focus on best practices to care for you or your loved one with compassion and respect.

Discover the latest procedures that can get you back in action! Register today for one of Dignity Health's upcoming orthopedic events online at dignityhealth.org/SacramentoOrthopedics or by calling 916.851.2511. Here is a list of the upcoming events:

January 29
Sports medicine and surgical advances for knees, hips and shoulders at the Sac State Alumni Center.

January 30
The latest treatment approaches to knee and hip pain at Rancho Murieta Country Club.

February 6
The latest treatment approaches to knee and hip pain at Hampton Inn Folsom.

Sign up today to learn about treatment options, enjoy healthy appetizers and meet Dignity Health's renowned orthopedic experts!

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Folsom History Museums Announces New Exhibit: Slaves To Fashion

A provocative new exhibit at Folsom History Museum showcases the beautiful and extreme elements of style during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Standards of dress and behavior are explored in displays of antique apparel and artifacts from the museum’s collections and private loans.

Of special interest are the physically constraining corsets, hoops, and bustles that contorted the female figure to a fetishized form.

The complexities of sewing, laundering and wearing such intricate and restrictive clothing, and social norms that dictated appropriate public appearance may be surprising to contemporary visitors.

This lavish exhibit includes elaborate, exquisitely hand-worked dresses, undergarments, hats, fans and other accessories considered indispensable to the properly-attired woman’s wardrobe.

Slaves to Fashion runs from January 25 through March 30, 2014.

Folsom History Museum is located at 823 Sutter Street in the heart of historic old town. Hours are 11a.m. to 4p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, with adult admission of $4, youth ages 12 -17 $2, and children below 12 admitted at no charge. Free parking is available on the street and within walking distance of the museum at the city garage.

For more information, please visit folsomhistorymuseum.org.

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Take the Healthy Folsom Challenge This Saturday — January 25!

Is a healthier you on your new year's resolutions list? Join the Folsom Library's health challenge!

It's not too late to start keeping your new year's resolution to get healthier. The Folsom Library wants to help.

On Saturday, January 25, the library will kick off its first-ever Healthy Folsom Challenge, a five-week program that will make getting healthier fun and rewarding.

Healthier means not only a better diet (week 1) and more exercise (week 2) but also a healthier mind (week 3) and a healthy earth (week 4). Week 5 (Feb. 28) wraps up all the information, celebrates your successes and gives you tips for continuing your progress. Plus, you'll have to a chance win great raffle prizes.

The program is totally free and works like this: On January 25, 10 a.m to 1 p.m., the library will kick off the challenge in style, with a health fair, Instant Recess, cooking demonstrations, a play-and-learn island and a host of vendors (some of them: Whole Foods, Kaiser Permanente, California Family Fitness, Delta Dental, VSP, Spare the Air, My Kid's Dentist, Bryan College and Revolutions Natural Medical Solutions).

You'll get information on the four challenge areas and a log to record your healthy accomplishments. Your successes "buy" raffle tickets. If you miss the kickoff, you can still start the challenge and pick up a log until Feb. 21.

Though the challenge will end February 28, the library will continue to focus on better health through May with additional information and special presentations new books, audio books and DVDs have been added to the permanent collection.

This program is partly funded by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Sierra Wildlife Rescue's Winter/Spring Wildlife Classes

Sierra Wildlife classes in February will begin with “Introduction to Local Wildlife,” on Saturday, February 8, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The class, targeted to the general public, will give you an overview of the natural histories of most species SWR rehabs in El Dorado County.  If you become interested in rehabbing, you can follow up with classes on specific species, beginning in February and taught by experienced rehabbers.

For prospective rehabbers, “Rehabbing Baby Skunks,” 10 a.m. - noon and “Rehabbing Squirrels,” 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., will both be held on February 22.  Classes on other species will be held throughout March and April.

All classes are held at SWR’s Wildlife Center, 3030 Newtown Rd, Placerville and are free to SWR Members; a $5 donation is requested from the general public. Parking is limited, so please make reservations well in advance with Barbara at 530-621-2650, or at barbaraewing@cal.net.  If you register for a class and can’t attend, please let us know as soon as possible, since there is always a waiting list.

Join them and learn more about Sierra Wildlife Rescue and the wonderful ways in which you can help the wild animals of El Dorado County! For more information about SWR, please visit sierrawildliferescue.org.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

El Dorado Musical Theatre Opens Thoroughly Modern Millie

El Dorado Musical Theatre (EDMT) recently cast 37 local performers ages 12 – 20 in its upcoming production, Thoroughly Modern Millie.

The show features Julia Adams as “Millie Dillmount,” Zack Collins as “Jimmy Smith,” Kelly Maur as “Miss Dorothy Brown,” Andrew Wilson as “Trevor Graydon,” and 33 more talented, tapping performers. This is an Encore production – cast by audition only.

Thoroughly Modern Millie is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. Taking place in New York City in 1922, this show tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz. A time when women were entering the work force and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever.

Based on the popular movie, the stage version of Thoroughly Modern Millie includes wonderful songs and rousing dance numbers. Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate, this show won six Tony Awards including Best Musical in 2002.

Debbie Wilson, EDMT’s Artistic Director, directs and choreographs this high-energy production. El Dorado Musical Theatre’s Thoroughly Modern Millie. This show is rated PG Friday, February 14 @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15 @ 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 16 @ 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 20 @ 7:00 p.m. (Bargain Night – all seats $14.75) Friday, February 21 @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22 @ 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 23 @ 2:00 p.m.

Tickets for Thoroughly Modern Millie are on sale now and can be purchased online at harriscenter.net, by calling the Harris Center (Three Stages) Box Office at (916) 608-6888, or in person at the Box Office. Ticket prices are $18 - $36. Group discounts are available to groups of more than 10.

El Dorado Musical Theatre is an award-winning regional theater company based in El Dorado Hills featuring performers ages 6-22. EDMT was founded in 2001 and produces four major productions each year. Performances take place at the Harris Center at Folsom Lake College. EDMT also produces an annual training show for performers ages five through nine, no experience is required. For more information, please visit edmt.info.

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Monday, January 20, 2014

Placer County Sheriff's Community Awareness Academy Open to Interested Residents

Reservations are now being taken for the Placer County Sheriff Office’s popular Community Awareness Academy, which offers an inside look at the law enforcement agency.

Attendees are asked to attend all eight classes, each of which covers a different topic. Classes are held Monday and Wednesday evenings, beginning March 3 and ending March 26. Participants will hear from members of the department’s special units and take “field trips” to the Placer County Jail and morgue, 911 dispatch center, as well as the air operations hangar.

Classes are in the Community Room at the Placer County Sheriff headquarters in the Auburn Justice Center. The center is located at 2929 Richardson Drive in north Auburn’s Dewitt Center. Classes are scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The academy will kick off with a welcome by top sheriff’s administrators and an overview of how the department works. On subsequent nights, presentations will be made by air operations, Search and
Rescue, the bomb squad, the Special Enforcement Team, the marine unit, investigations, hostage negotiators and the drug task force. There will also be a demonstration by members of the K-9 team.

The academy is intended to provide the citizens of Placer County with an overview of the Sheriff Office’s functions, policies and proc edures, as well as getting them involved in their community. The goal of the academy is to provide a greater awareness and understanding of law enforcement’s role in the community.

Attendees must be at least 18 years of age, work or reside in Placer County and agree to submit to a minor background check.

A reservation is required. To reserve a spot, call Community Services Officer Kim Rivera at (530) 889-6922 or email krivera@placer.ca.gov.

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