January 2012

All Aboard!
Explore Rail History

Making Music
at the Folsom Jazz Festival

Pamper Yourself
for the New Year

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JANUARY 2012

Explore history, wine, music and theater in the region W

elcome to our first issue of 2012. Launched in October 2011, the magazine has taken on a life of its own and weve received lots of positive feedback and suggestions for improvement. In this issue we look at all the great things to do in the region. Winter doesnt keep us from finding some of the best in entertainment, dining, gaming and recreation. From local theater to the Folsom Jazz Festival and touring wineries in El Dorado County to
Don Chaddock Editor

From local theater to the ... Jazz Festival and touring wineries, we couldnt (include) every single event.
event photos for the magazine, please feel free to e-mail me at donc@goldcountrymedia.com.
Don Chaddock is the editor of Folsom Lake Entertainer, published monthly by the Telegraph newspapers in Folsom and El Dorado Hills.

Take a trip back in time

Ken Larson takes readers in a photographic tour of the California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento. See page 22
Granite Bays Atrium Spa does it all
Time to unwind and pamper yourself in the new year. 9 ALSO IN THE ISSUE: Entertainment 8 Dining Gaming Spotlight Art Calendar 6 10 17 20 21 24-25

exploring railroad history, we couldnt possibly fit in every single event going on in January. Thats why I invite you to check out our websites at folsomtelegraph.com and edhtelegraph.com. There youll find plenty of things to do every week. If you have ideas or

Explore music at Folsom Jazz Festival

Folsom hosts the annual Jazz Festival, drawing bands and choirs from across Northern California and Nevada.

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KNOW AND GO
What: Zip Tahoe, zipline
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eople looking for a safe winter adventure and a lot of fun this season, can try zipping through the snow top mountains. Zip Tahoe is the regions only zipline tour found in our own backyard at Kirkwood Mountain Resort in Tahoe. The year-round tour includes eight different lines and multiple suspension bridges. You are very much a part of everything winter related thats offered in

Where: Kirkwood Mountain Resort When: Year round, winter tours average 2.5 hours Cost: $125 Information: ZipTahoe.com, (209) 258-7330

We have progressive courses to get people ready for zipping. ... Also, you are always hooked in a safety attachment in our fully guided tours to keep safe.
Wade Beane, Zip Tahoe manager

the area when zipping, said Zip Tahoe Manager Wade Beane. While zipping in the winter, you get to travel directly over the skiers which is very unique.

Winter tours have guests zipping directly over Kirkwoods legendary ski runs, and accessing the course via a chair lift ride at Timber Creek. Winter tours average 2.5 hours and cost $125. The Tahoe course

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opened in October 2010 and has been a favorite activity for guests celebrating a wide variety of special occasions including birthdays, anniversaries and weddings. Because the course is designed for a wide range of ages and abilities, everyone has a great time, Beane said. Its especially thrilling to see multi-generational families laughing and bonding over a shared experience 80 feet up in the trees. He said this is an awesome course to overcome fears. We have progressive courses to get people ready for zipping, he said. Also, you are always hooked in a safety attachment in our fully guided tours to keep safe.

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Shaunte Dittmar ziplines over the snow at Kirkwood Ski Resort in Tahoe.

Is it safe?
Beane said the activity is kept very safe with all zipping set up with a gravity breaking system. Also all zippers are accompanied by a trained and certified tour guide to minimize the potential for error, he said. In the United States, we have tighter regulation than in outside countries, Beane said. It is important when finding a zip tour to look for an accredited builder. Zip Tahoe is owned and operated by Experience

So whos zipping?
Beane said zipping is a safe activity for all ages with some restrictions. The minimum age is 10 years old and the maximum weight is 270 pounds. The minimum weight, Beane said, is 85 pounds.

Sponsorships & Vendors contact Karen Ernst 916-533-3160 Studio Host Bikram Yoga Folsom

Based Learning (EBL). Since 1999, EBL has enjoyed a successful track record of designing and installing nearly 50 canopy and zip line projects in the United States, Beane said. For people who dont ski or snowboard, this is a great winter activity to get on the mountain and enjoy the winter surroundings that Kirkwood has to offer, Beane said.
To make reservations for Zip Tahoe, visit ZipTahoe.com or call (209) 258-7330.

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From Camelot to job interviews, local theaters offer variety

BY DON CHADDOCK
FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER

ENTERTAINMENT
KNOW AND GO

JANUARY 2012

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or theatrical performances in January, there are only two places in Folsom offering such fare Sutter Street Theatre and T.H.E. Actors Workshop.

STEPPIN OUT FOR SUTTER STREET THEATRE What: Fundraiser benefits non-profit theater When: 6-11 p.m., Jan. 28 Where: Sierra Ballroom at Lake Natoma
Inn, 702 Gold Lake Drive, Folsom Tickets: $50 per person or $45 if purchased in person (or by phone) prior to Jan. 1

Sutter Street Theatre

Tucked away on a historic street in Folsom, a small performing arts theater is abuzz with activity. Sets are taken down to make way for new shows, auditions are held for upcoming performances and classes are offered to aspiring actors, dancers and singers. All is under the watchful eyes of Connie Mockenhaupt and Mike Jimena, who run Sutter Street Theatre, a non-profit theater in Folsom. While they may be the faces of the theater, they are quick to point out the hard work of those involved in the theater. The intimate theatrical venue boasts 24 different productions in their new season as well as a major gala fundraiser.

MUSICAL OF MUSICALS When: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6-Feb. 5 Tickets: $23 general, $21 seniors/SARTA, $18 students, $15 children 12 and under

ADVENTURES OF YOUNG KING ARTHUR When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Jan. 14-Feb. 5 Tickets: $17 general, $15 seniors /SARTA,
$13 children 12 and under

Where: (both shows) 717 Sutter St., Folsom Info: (916) 353-1001, sutterstreetheatre.com

Each show costs us thousands of dollars before we even open the doors, DON CHADDOCK FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER said Mockenhaupt. The gala (Steppin Connie Mockenhaupt and Mike Jimena sit on the stage at Sutter Street TheOut for Sutter Street Theatre on Jan. 28) atre in Folsom to discuss their upcoming season and Jan. 28 fundraiser.

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gives us a kick off. Jimena said the high-end, black-tie optional fundraiser features a red carpet, paparazzi, dancing, music, desserts and auction. Its the second year for the gala and they hope it will grow larger each year. Our idea was to do an event that was high class and we promote it with the historic business district and the chamber of commerce, he said. Even though its a fundraiser for us, we want it to be a district event. The fact the historic district would have this gala, it would be something to look forward to like Folsom Live or the Tree Lighting. For live theater in Folsom on a regular basis, Sutter Street Theatre is just about the only option. We have 24 shows in 2012, said Jimena. Its probably the most aggressive season of anybody in the region. In January, the theater will offer two shows, Musical of Musicals and The Adventures of Young King Arthur. Directed by Michael Coleman, Musical of Musicals takes a comical look at stereotypical storylines.

JANUARY 2012

KNOW AND GO
THE INTERVIEWS When: 8 p.m. Fridays,
Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 12-Feb. 5 Where: T.H.E. Actors Workshop, 800 Reading St., Folsom Tickets: $15 general, $12 seniors/students, $7 children under 12. Matinee: $2 less. Information: actorsworkshop.net, (916) 207-5606

T.H.E. Actors Workshop

The Interviews, an original comedy

penned by Brian Jagger, makes Folsom stage debut at T.H.E. Actors Workshop, 800 Reading St., Folsom. The play shows at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays running Jan. 12 through Feb. 5. According to Deanne Deedee Eldridge, the show is hysterical. Ive wanted to produce this one since I saw it when I was a judge with the Elly Awards, she said. The Interviews is a comedic romp through the day of Gary, a sales manager, conducting interviews for an opening in the marketing department. According to Eldridge, its a play people can identify with because the audience has been in either spot interviewer or interviewee. For more information, call (916) 2075606.

MUSIC
BY LAURA NEWELL
FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER

JANUARY 2012

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Jazz Festival draws 130 schools Jan. 28

M
usic students from all over the state will meet in Folsom this month for the annual jazz festival. The 23rd annual Folsom Jazz Festival will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at Three Stages at Folsom Lake College and at Rolling Hills Christian Church. More than 130 middle school and high school jazz bands, vocal jazz groups, and jazz combos from all over California and Nevada will compete throughout the day at this family-friendly event. The festival is one of the largest jazz competitions in the state, according to organizers. Tickets can be purchased online at FolsomMusic.org or the day of the event at both venue locations. This is such a big tradition for Folsom, said Folsom High School music teacher Curtis Gaesser. From a community aspect, it really helps bring in revenue with the out-of-town students and families spending money on food and hotels. From a teaching aspect it gives music students an opportunity to perform with a professional guest artist. This years guest artist is Dave Pietro, a saxo-

KNOW AND GO
What: The 23rd annual Folsom Jazz Festival When: Saturday, Jan. 28 Where: Three Stages at Folsom Lake College, 10 College Parkway, Folsom; Rolling Hills Christian Church, 800 White Rock Road, El Dorado Hills Information: FolsomMusic.org

phone player who has been on the New York music scene since 1987. He has also toured and recorded with the bands of Woody Herman, Lionel Hampton, Maynard Ferguson and Maria Schneider. While the festival is a positive celebration of hard work and dedication to music, some stu-

dents take this experience to help them grow in their future. Jared Yakel, 17, is a senior at Folsom High School and plays the alto saxophone in the jazz band. I enjoy jazz music the most, Yakel said. I enjoy the ability to play what I feel through improvisation. Yakel said improvisation can be compared to an athlete running in a race and getting an extra mental push to finish the race or in his case, the song. He said the Jazz Festival is an exciting way to show off musical skills while also learning new ones. This is the largest high school jazz festival that I have ever been to, Yakel said. I didnt realize it at first, but this high school music program is one of the best in the nation. Its a great experience to be a part of it. He plans to double major in music education and jazz studies next year in college. The jazz program has definitely helped lead me down this path, he said. It showed me what I

LAURA NEWELL FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER

Jared Yakel, 17, is a senior at Folsom High School and plays the alto saxophone in the jazz band.

From a community aspect, it really helps bring in revenue with the out-of-town students and families spending money on food and hotels. From a teaching aspect it gives music students an opportunity to perform with a professional guest artist.
Curtis Gaesser, Folsom High music teacher

really wanted to do. All proceeds for the Folsom Jazz Festival benefit the Folsom High School music program. This festival is meant to raise money for our program and help offset the cost of our competition and festival trips,

Gaesser said. This year there are 21 students in the Folsom High School jazz class within the schools larger music program.
For more information about these events and the music program, visit FolsomMusic.org.

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Pamper yourself in the New Year

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omeone coming into the Atrium Salon Spa in Granite Bay enters a self-contained world with 5,000 square feet of treatment, therapy, fashion and style. The hair side is a very high energy and it should be, said Noki Ellison, manager of the shops spa side. Very exciting and upbeat, the music is even played differently on the hair floor. Then on the other side we have the spa. Ellison said what most people look for in the spa is quiet personal time, time for themselves, to unload and release. The best package is the Winter Escape, which touches every area in the spa, Ellison said. It goes from massage to facial, and then to the foot and hand therapy. The Vichi Room is where body treatments are done, such as mud wrap, seaweed wrap, green coffee wrap.

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Helen Padilla Brock started with the Continental salon in Roseville in 1960, then the De Bon Ette and later the series of Brockway hair salons and the Pavilion. Her path then led to the Atrium. My mom is from a family of 14 eight girls, seven of which did hair, six of which at one time or another owned their own salon, said Derek Brock, Helens son, owner and president of Brockway Enterprises. My moms realized dream is the Atrium. Salon Manager Lisa Flowers has been with the company for 20 years and lauds the companys dedication to education, training, and the latest styles and techniques. I dont want to dis-

count any departments, Derek Brock said. But our talent, our roots and everything are with hair. To Flowers, a thorough consultation with clients is key. I ask what her goals for her hair are, Flowers said. I like to know what she likes about her hair currently, what she doesnt like, what type of maintenance schedule she wants. One of their loyal followers, Janet Daniel of Granite Bay, has been a patron for 40 years. I was the first person who ever went to the Atrium, said Daniel. I think all of the people that Ive met there have all been exceptional and caring. The girls out front are very, very nice. Lisa is terrific. Debbie Hughes of Granite Bay has been a client for 12 years. Either a facial or a pedicure would be my two favorites, she said. For more information, call (916) 791-8585 or visit atriumsalonspa.com.

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DINING
BY ERIC LAUGHLIN
FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER

JANUARY 2012

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Fresh Mex concept working at El Pueblo in Folsom

EL PUEBLO
Where: 6608 Folsom
Auburn Road, Folsom

fter each spending nearly two decades in the kitchens of Sacramento area Mexican restaurants, friends Danny Borlando and Jesse Gonzalez had a pretty good idea of what works and what doesnt. Last year the pair teamed up to open El Pueblo, an establishment that strayed from whats often the norm of serving up food from a can. The restaurant has built quite a following based on its strict policy of making everything completely fresh, from scratch. And that includes everything from the sauces to the refried beans, to the entrees. People can taste the freshness, Gonzalez said. Everything we serve is prepared that day. Gonzalez said his time in the restaurant business taught him that patrons were becoming more and more concerned about their health.

Information:
elpueblofolsom.com, (916) 987-5797

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A wide variety of margaritas such agave lime, pair well with any of their Mexican dishes.
Thats what led us to do something different, he said. We found that people were looking for food that not only tastes good, but is also good for them. He said with great ratings on restaurant review websites, their formula for freshness is also one for success.

El Pueblo features a full menu with appetizers, entrees and desserts. Also, a unique happy hour is offered all day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Its happy hour every day were open from 3 to 6 p.m., but we found that having it all day on Wednesdays was a good idea, Gonzalaz said. So we extended it to Thursdays. The happy hour beverages are said to be just as impressive as the food items, with highlights including 100 percent organic agave tequila margaritas with fresh squeezed key lime and Sauza Gold for $5. Other beverage specials include $3 pints of premium draft and $4 premium well drinks.

The happy hour appetizers include two street tacos, which consist of carnitas or grilled chicken with pico and guacamole for $2.95. Nachos and quesadillas are served with all the fixings for $4.95. When it comes to entrees, Gonzalez said El Pueblo has become known for its pork carnitas and chile rellenos, made fresh daily like everything else. Other notables on the menu include the fajitas caseras, which can be prepared for parties of up to four. Choice of meat for those include chicken, steak or shrimp and veggie lovers will appreciate the zucchini and squash option. When it comes to dessert, youll want to try the fresh vanilla flan, fried ice cream or the lighter Mexican hot chocolate with cinnamon. As far Gonzalez and Borlando, they dont plan on changing anything. The word of mouth is what keeps us successful, Gonzalez said. We came here to start a restaurant for the locals and so far thats really working out.

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Dining Shore to Shore

Meet Chef Wendy Mentink W
endy Mentink, Certified Executive Chef with Bidwell Street Bistro has been working in the industry for 18 years. Bidwell Street Bistro is located at 1004 E. Bidwell Street in Folsom. She received her training from the American Culinary Federation and is a 1993 graduate of Lederwolff Culinary Academy in Sacramento. The duck confit has made its place in the hearts of our customers. This is one of the dishes I get the most compliments on, says Wendy, adding that they have been serving it for 11 years and she thinks it is unique and so carefully prepared it has gotten the following it has. She also says they get a lot of compliments on their fish and seafood preparations. They are always fresh and seasonally prepared. Her biggest challenge is juggling cooking and administrative parts of the job. Being the chef means that I am able to think quick on my feet, manage the employees understand the demographics of their customers in order to create a menu that is both appetizing and falls into the prospective price range. When Wendy isnt cooking or managing she loves to read and scrapbooking, as well as making gifts for family and friends. Her dog is a great companion. She loves to take him places, especially hiking on the bike trail.

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WINE

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Madrona Vineyards offers wine tasting straight from the barrel during a previous event.

Wineries roll out the barrels in January

B
ring out the Barrel is El Dorado Countys chance to showcase their wineries. El Dorado Winery Association (EDWA) invites you to hunt for your next favorite wine during their annual Bring Out the Barrel event Jan. 28-29, 2012. Bring Out the Barrel is a self-guided tour of 28 wineries nestled in and around El Dorado Hills. During the event, wine lovers can explore new vintages at El Dorados wineries for the cost of a bottle of wine. You will be treated to a special preview of extraordinary wines with the opportunity to taste them straight from the barrel before they are

BRING OUT THE BARREL

What: Bring Out the Barrel When: Jan. 28-29, 2012 Tickets: $35 if purchased by Jan. 1 Information: eldoradowines.org,
(916) 662-0008 or e-mail bryn@infuzemarketing.com

blended or bottled, according to organizers. Each winery will be offering wine tastings, light hors doeuvres, and the opportunity to learn more about wine and wine making. As youre discovering great wines, you can also be on the hunt for your ideal wine assortment as part of the Good Wine Hunting Treasure Hunt. A drawing will be held after the event, and five winners will be selected to receive gift baskets and

gift certificates from the winery association. El Dorados family owned wineries are just a short drive from Sacramento or South Lake Tahoe, just off Highway 50 (Schnell School Road, Smith Flat, Carson Road and Camino exits). According to organizers, the wineries are renowned for making vibrantly flavorful, distinctly delicious wines, grown in ... the Sierra Nevada. For more information, visit edoradowines.org.

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PHOTOS BY DON CHADDOCK FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER

Holidays get fun sized

BY DON CHADDOCK
FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER

Jay Kent, of Sacramento, spent seven months toiling over a large doll house resembling something right out of a Dr. Seuss book.

hristmas may be a distant memory by January, but the holiday is still getting miniaturized at the Folsom History Museum. Under the Christmas Tree features doll houses, room boxes and a large model train set. Jay Kent, of Sacramento, spent seven months toiling over a large doll house resembling something right out of a Dr. Seuss book. I call it the Whimsical House, he said. I carved it. All the outside is what we call paper clay so I hand-carved (it to look like) bricks and wood. Andrea Barrows, one of the many Folsom Historical Society members, gushed over the house. This is gorgeous, she said, taking a peek into the kitchen and living room. It reminds me of the Grinchs house.

UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE

When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., TuesdaySunday, through Jan. 15 Where: Folsom History Museum, 823 Sutter St., Folsom Tickets: $4 adults, $2 children, free for children under 12 Information: (916) 985-2707, folsomhistorymuseum.org

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In the tall, cock-eyed home is miniature furniture and appliances, but one very important room is missing. I didnt have room for a bathroom inside, he said, pointing to an area outside the doll house. So, I built an outhouse. The home has been displayed at the 2010 California State Fair and at The Elegant Dollhouse store in Sacramento. Marilyn Carazello, of Carmichael, is exhibiting six pieces. I call them room boxes, but theyre dioramas, she said. I got into

miniatures in the 1970s. I used to have high-powered jobs so this is how I kept my sanity. LaVerne Munz, of Sacramento, brought a dozen pieces to display including an ode to Alice in Wonderland, a hacienda and one themed in honor of Harry Potter. My most recent one is a garage sale, she said. I takes about six months (to put one together). She said she started building the miniatures in 1994. I think Im a frustrated interior designer, Munz said with a laugh.

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FLB Sports Bar and Casino is located at 511 E. Bidwell St., Folsom. Check them out online at flbsportsbar.com or call (916) 983-4411.

f you ask its regulars, theyll tell you its no fluke that FLB Sports Bar and Casino has consistently been voted best sports bar and night spot in the Folsom Telegraphs Best of the Best edition. And that might have to do with the fact that the establishment isnt anything like what youll find elsewhere in the region. For 33 years, the local family-owned FLB, which is part of the greater Folsom Lake Bowl entertainment complex, has offered its patrons card games, billiards, and wide array of sports broadcasts, beers and cocktails. In addition to Nevadastyle $5 blackjack 365 days a year, the casino hosts Three Card Poker and Texas Hold Em, daily from 9:30 a.m. until the last game ends, which can be as late as 5 a.m. A lot of people ask how theres gambling since were in California, said Dan Dreher, who coowns FLB with his father, sister and brother. How it works that is 20-some years ago gambling was legal for card rooms, and when the law changed, us and about 100 others in the state were grandfathered in. Dreher said patrons appreciate the venue since its so close to where they live. It also doesnt hurt that it gives away free cash just for playing. There are actually a handful of different bonuses awarded to players who stay at the table for a length of time.

Were offering a morning bonus where players get $40 if they get here between 9:30 and 10 a.m. and play at least three hours, Dreher said. There are also other bonuses set up to reward regulars for time at the table. If you play a poker game for 10 hours, youll receive $60. Play for 20 and get $150, 30 hours for $250, and 40 hours will earn you $500. But even if youre not the gambling type, youll likely find some form of FLB-style entertainment that suits you. The bar not only has 17 different beers on tap, but its the only one in town to feature Coors Lights special 29 degree-super cold draft. There are also a wide array of special shooters that include the popular Apple Jack, consisting of Jack Daniels, Apple Pucker, Cranberry S&S and Triple Sec. You can additionally take advantage of the bars three billiards tables, which play host to a free Tuesday night tournament; all are free to play Sundays through Tuesdays. Of course if youre a sports nut, youll enjoy the high definition flat

screens, and the Sunday food specials that start in the morning on football days. Weve got an omelet bar that opens at 9:30 a.m., Dreher said. We also have free wi-fi, a barbecue on the patio serving up great ribs, tri-tip MENKA BELGAL THE TELEGRAPH and steak sandwiches, Camy Men deals cards at FLB Casino and Sports Bar. and of course our own inhouse fantasy football. Dreher said the flat screens are set to be tuned to the upcoming Jan. 14 UFC fight between Aldo and Mendes. Whats also different is that the bar and casino is only open to the 21 and up crowd, Dreher said. That means you wont have families with young kids sitting next to you Terms and conditions apply. while youre watching the We accept all prepaid legal plans. game. He went on to say that one other striking different between FLB and other area bars is that FLB is always open until 2 a.m. Were not like other Folsom bars that close early when it starts to get slow, he said. We always close at 2.

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Sellands Market opening on Town Center waterfront

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Sellands Market, already well known in the Sacramento area, is set to open in El Dorado Hills Town Center.

Sacramento family known for their top-rated restaurants and unique market/cafe concept will be just one of a handful of new tenants at the El Dorado Hills Town Center this year. Randall Selland, owner of Sellands Market-Caf, Ella Dining Room and Bar and The Kitchen Restaurant in Sacramento, is set to open a new 4,100-square-foot market right on the waterfront of the Town Center. The market, which will

open its doors this month, will provide fresh meats, wine and hot entrees among a long list of other things, to patrons looking to eat healthy for a reasonable price. The current Sellands Market on H Street in Sacramento, has attracted regulars with its gourmet lunch and dinner items made fresh daily. We plan to bring that special to the new location, Selland said. The veteran restaurateur said that he, his wife and son immediately knew the Town Center venue was a perfect fit

when they scouted out locations in the area. We all looked at each other and said this is it, he recalled. There was no rhyme or magic to that, it was just a feeling we all had. In addition to dinner specials and fresh meats and produce, Sellands Market-Caf will bring its popular seasonal menu. Items currently on the winter menu include a long list of healthy sandwiches and salads, and hot entrees that include a chicken breast with mushrooms and a roasted
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continued from 19 salmon filet served either hot or cold. A few examples of the sandwiches are roast pork with caramelized onions, brie and mayo; beef tenderloin and blue cheese with caramelized onions, mayo and arugula; and a signature cheese steak with thin sliced beef tenderloin, bell peppers, sauted onions, jack cheese and mayo on a soft roll. Theyre a big name for us and a great place to eat, said Town Center marketing director Natalie Buerki. It will be the same concept as their Sacramento market, with outdoor dining. Town Center owner and developer Tony Mansour expressed a similar sentiment. Sellands is a great addition to our all-star
cast, he said. I have great admiration for Randall Selland and his entire team. We are delighted to have them as a part of the Town Center family. With Sellands MarketCaf opening this month, there are a few other new Town Center businesses to follow this spring and summer. Face in a Book, a bookstore featuring a wide selection of top seller and specialty books, plans to open its doors in April. First Northern Bank, one of only 12 California banks that are more than a century old, is projecting an early spring grand opening. Reunion, an upscale venue and night spot catering to the over 35 crowd, is set to arrive in June. The concept was created by the owners of Sacramentos Pizza Rock and District 30, and will feature great food, a bar and dancing. Another restaurant that has already opened its doors in the center is Blu Seafood, owned by brother chefs Fred and Matt Haines. The establishment is open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday and features a unique menu that includes oysters, clams, prawns and wood-fired fish skewers. Its located next to the popular Bistro 33. Mansour said the new businesses are aligned with his initial vision for the popular center. Town Center truly is a place where community members gather to shop, socialize, relax and play, he added. There is definitely new energy here.

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Painters strokes create unique worlds of light in local shows

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ith Folsom in winter bloom, so is one local artist. Kristin Hartman, 25, grew up in Folsom and always had a passion for paint. I have always painted, Hartman said. Its always been my favorite thing to do. I just love drawing. Originally born in Vsters, Sweden, she moved to the United States at a young age and lived in North and South Carolina before moving to Folsom. Hartman now lives in Rocklin with her husband, Trevor, 26. In college, Hartman studied Studio Art from California State University, Sacramento. I grew up here and am inspired by the area, Hartman said. Folsom has always been home to me. My goal is to continue inspiring people through my artwork. Hartman specializes in oil paintings for fine art as well as residential and commercial murals, portraits and custom work. When starting a new piece, Hartman said she follows a few first steps in getting her creative juices flowing. I will first become

inspired by something, take a photo then later reference the photo, she said. Then it just takes me a few hours to paint. I work really fast to not allow myself to become nit-picky. She said while painting quickly is not always a preferred artwork style, it is a gift for her. Im lucky for that because I can turn over projects very quickly, she said. To perfect her artwork, she uses her canvas as a base and moves around it rather than sitting still. I am always moving around while painting, she said. Its almost like Im dancing around my work. It gives my work a movement. She said she tries to have an eerie feeling surrounded by light in her paintings. My paintings are focused on the light, Hartman said. I dont always focus on the details. I focus on how the light hits it. It is as though the light comes in and reveals the darkness. Hartman said she grew up in an artistic household with her mom, sister and brother also working in industry. She said it would be difficult to have art as her fulltime career

without an understanding family. Even as a little girl Ive been blessed to have a supportive family, Hartman said. I would not have been able to become a fulltime artist without a supportive family and husband. Despite her age, her artwork is relatively well known throughout the region. In her short career, she has sold approximately 10 original oil paintings and 20 custom paintings and murals. My main goal is to bring joy to others through my artwork, she said. To become more community involved with others in the area, Hartman joined the Sutter Street Artists organization including 29 other local artists. Recently, she was a featured artist at the Petra Vineyard Tasting Room and Sutter Street Art Gallery. She also has work showing at The Purple Place Bar and Grill in El Dorado Hills and at Luckys Barbershop and Mens Club in Folsom.
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A Pullman dining car is on display at the railroad museum in Old Sacramento.

Steam into the museum

BY KEN LARSON
FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER

Some of the displays at the California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento feature slices of railroad life and historic engines.

ay tripping has long been a passion of mine. Even when my children were young and we lived in Montana, we would pack them up and head to the mountains for a day of hiking or exploring. I have only lived in the region a few months and I love being in an area that has four seasons. Its been a while since that has happened and it gives me so many oppor-

tunities to explore, hike and take pictures all year round. This is the perfect area to explore and the possibilities are endless. For me its a lot more fun to take multiple trips, either for a day or weekend, than take one or two longer vacations over a year. I go somewhere every weekend and the direction or location usually depends on the weather. Folsom and El Dorado Hills have hundreds of places to explore just out-

side our backyards. We are also uniquely located between the ocean and the mountains with literally hundreds of things to do and places to see. This time of the year as the snow starts falling in the mountains and the fog covers the ocean, there are still many shorter trips people can enjoy. One such place is the California State Railroad Museum complex located within the Old Sacramento State Historic Park. The fascinating history of the

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region and the California Gold Rush is laid out and the walk through charming Old Town is a perfect afternoon outing. If you like history you will get plenty of it at the Railroad Museum. News of the 1848 discovery of gold in nearby Coloma traveled quickly around the world drawing thousands of people to the Sierra Nevada foothills. Sacramento sits at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers. It soon became the commercial center of the Gold Rush as it was the crossroads of transportation, connected by steamboats to San Francisco, by supply roads to mining regions and to Folsom by the first railroad in the west. Despite floods, fires and epidemics, Sacramento became Californias capital in 1854. Widely regarded as North Americas finest and most popular railroad museum, the California State Railroad Museum houses more than 20 restored locomotives and railroad cars

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Antique engines and slices of railroad life are on display at the museum in Old Sacramento.
along with thousands of smaller artifacts and a variety of exhibits in its 100,000-squarefoot main facility. As you walk through the museum, you will discover how the transcontinental railroad linked California with the rest of the country and see how railroads made America by giving the country mobility. The museum depicts railroad work and railroad life and how trains changed America. Giant steam locomotives and a variety of unique cars

such as a Pullman-style sleeper car, dining car filled with railroad china, and railroad post office that visitors can step aboard and see how mail was sorted. The Railroad Museum is just one of several fascinating buildings in the State Historic Park. The B.F. Hastings Building is a structure built in 1853 and housed the owners bank, Hastings and Company, and Wells Fargo and Company. Other great buildings include the Eagle Theatre, businesses on the Tehama Block, C.M. and T. Company building, Big Four Building and Dingley Seice Mill Building. Besides the museums and great old buildings, it is a great time of the year to walk along the river walk-way, walk through the pier and see all the boats as well as photograph the bridges. Watching the sun set over the city as you enjoy a great meal is a perfect ending of an area daytrip.

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JAN. 13-22
Rocklin Youth Theatre Company presents Once Upon a Mattress: The Musical Jan. 13-22, 2012, at Sunset Plaza Theatre, 6015 Pacific St., Suite 14, Rocklin. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information and ticket prices, call (916) 632-7197 or visit rocklinyouththeatre.com.

ONGOING
Ladies night out event from 5 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of every month in the Folsom Historic District. Event includes special street discounts, drink specials and other specials. The Visual Arts Invitational exhibition of Los Rios Community College District Adjunct Arts Faculty in the Bank of America Gallery, Three Stages, 10 College Parkway, Folsom, will run through Jan. 29. Regular admission is free. For more information, visit threestages.net. Sacramento Speakers Series welcomes six prominent speakers from October through April with approximately one lecture per month. Speakers include, Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State, Jan. 11; Richard Roeper, award-winning columnist and film critic for the syndicated program Ebert and Roeper, Feb. 1; Peter Greenberg, travel expert and award-winning journalist and producer, March 1 and Lisa Ling, American journalist and Sacramento native, April 3. All engagements are held at the Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street, downtown Sacramento. For more information, call the Sacramento Speakers Series at (916) 3881100.

SUNDAY, JAN. 14
Steve Seskin, Craig Carothers and Don Henry perform at 8 p.m., Jan. 14, at the Historic State Theater, 985 Lincoln Way, Auburn. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. There will be a no-host bar and social hour at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20, plus a $1 online processing fee, at livefromauburn.com.

Mother Mayhem makes music in Folsom

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4
Country DJ and line dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight at El Dorado Saloon, 879 Embarcadero Drive, El Dorado Hills, (916) 9413600 or eldoradosaloon.com. cho Cordova. $10 for general and $20 for reserved. Ages 17 and older. (916) 357-5233 or tommyts.com.

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Mother Mayhem hits the stage at 10 p.m., Jan. 6, at Folsom Powerhouse Pub, 614 Sutter St., Folsom. For more information, call (916) 355-8586 or visit powerhousepub.com.

JAN. 21-FEB. 4
Rumors, by Neil Simon, is presented by Placer Community Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, 27-28 and Feb. 3-4. Matinees are at 2 p.m. Jan. 21-22, 28-29, Feb. 4. Performances are held at Historic State Theater, 985 Lincoln Way, Auburn. For tickets prices, visit placercommunitytheater.org or call (530) 852-2708.

FRIDAY, JAN. 6
Mother Mayhem at 10 p.m. at Powerhouse Pub, 614 Sutter St., Folsom. (916) 355-8586. powerhousepub.com.

comedy for anyone who has been on either side of a job interview. Runs through Feb. 5 at T.H.E. Actors Workshop, 800 Reading St., Folsom. For tickets, call (916) 2075606. For the story, see page 7.

THURSDAY, JAN. 5
Comedian Darren Carter performs Thursday, Jan. 5 through Sunday, Jan. 8. Times vary. Performed at Tommy Ts Comedy Theatre, 12401 Folsom Blvd., Ran-

FRIDAY, JAN. 13
Steelin Dan hits the stage at 10 p.m. at Powerhouse Pub, 614 Sutter St., Folsom, (916) 355-8586, powerhousepub.com.

SATURDAY, JAN. 14
E-waste collection and document shredding event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Telefunken Semiconductors America, 7501 Foothills Blvd. in Roseville. Free. (916) 772-5681.
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THURSDAY, JAN. 19
Folsom Arts Association meeting features artist and sculptor Adam Reeder from 6 to 8 p.m. at 48 Natoma St., Folsom. (916) 708-8442 or visit folsomarts.org.

J. Randall Smith, a local artist, created large sculptures that are displayed at the Palladio shopping center in Folsom.

1/16 Andy Grammer and Ryan Star Harlows Nightclub 1/19 Robben Ford Colonial Theatre 1/21 An Acoustic Evening w/Bill Champlin Harlows Nightclub 2/9 Diegos Umbrella and Buster Blue Dance Fusion Harlows Nightclub

SUNDAY, JAN. 22
Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra presents Dvorak Symphony No. 8 performed at 2 p.m. at Three Stages at Folsom Lake College, 10 College Parkway, Folsom, $20-$60, threestages.net.

Public art on display at Palladio

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ome may have the Coliseum, but Folsom has Palladio. And, when it comes to both art and architecture, Palladio competes valiantly. On Nov. 8, the Folsom City Council and Folsom Arts and Cultural Commission presented Elliott Homes with a Resolution of Commendation for outstanding contribution to the Public Art Collection in Folsom, and an Arts Achievement Award. The commendation was accepted by Harry Elliott IV and Price Walker of Elliott Homes; Cindy Strickland, art consultant; and J. Randall Smith and Phill Evans, artists. The award was presented in recognition of the public prt that Elliott Homes incorporated into the Palladio at Broadstone Lifestyle Center located in Folsom. This project was originally approved with a condi-

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2/10 Tempest Celtic Harlows Nightclub 2/11 Steelin Dan Tribute to Steely Dan Harlows Nightclub 2/12 Close to You Tribute to The Carpenters Harlows Nightclub 2/15 Storm Large 2/17 Cashd Out Tribute to Johnny Cash 2/19 Fred Eaglesmith 2/22 Guitar Masters Andy McKee & Antoine Dufour 3/10 3/11 Rhonda Vincent Queen of Bluegrass CSA Event Center 3/17 Girlyman Folk Harlows Nightclub 3/20 Cheryl Wheeler Folk Harlows Nightclub
All shows begin at 7pm with 5:30pm doors unless noted. Buy tickets online at ticketfly.com or by calling 877-435-9849 Harlows - Sacramento CSA Event Center W. Sacramento

FRIDAY, JAN. 27
International Guitar Night at 8 p.m. at Three Stages, 10 College Parkway, Folsom. $19-$29, $35 for premium or $12 for students, threestages.net.

Phill Evans created the sculpture Film Festival, which is displayed near the movie theater at Palladio.
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SATURDAY, JAN. 28
Hollywood Stones The Very Best of the Stones Live! at 10 p.m., Powerhouse Pub, 614 Sutter St., Folsom, (916) 355-8586, powerhousepub.com.

SUNDAY, JAN. 29
LUMA performs at 2 p.m. at Three Stages, 10 College Parkway, Folsom. $21-$34 or $39 for premium seats, threestages.net.

tion to add public art to the project. Early on, city staff met with the developer to discuss the addition of art and Elliott Homes embraced the idea. They retained the services of art consultant Cindy Strickland, who brought the artists. Elliott Homes commissioned 14 separate works of art. The art work can now be seen throughout the project, from the Film Festival by Evans located

in front of the movie theaters, to the Herons de Palladio located in the fountain at the Piazzo Fiori. With the completion of this artwork, Palladio at Broadstone has become a destination for shopping, entertainment, dining and art. Community and Cultural Services Manager Sandy Hilton worked with the developer. Elliott Homes exemplifies how adding art to

public spaces enhances and encourages public participation in those spaces, she said. Their willingness to add art work serves as an example to other developers. The inclusion of these art works adds character, depth and dimension to the project and is sure to make Palladio a destination location. Also receiving Arts Achievement Awards from the Folsom Arts and Cultural Commission for outstanding contribution to the arts are Marsha Williams Miller for her work in founding and sustaining the Folsom Symphony; Barbara Obey for her work in growing the Folsom Arts Association and numerous other community arts projects; and Cynthia Abraham for her work with the Gallery at 48 Natoma.
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Folsom Tree Lighting Charlie Brown Christmas opens in Folsom

From left, Brooke and Joe Trogdon hold 2-year-old son Evan during the Folsom Tree Lighting. Deanne Dee Dee Eldridge, left, and her daughter Emma were all smiles during Fridays opening night of A Charlie Brown Christmas at T.H.E. Actors Workshop and Integral Theatre Company in Folsom.

Sharon and Jim Digger Williams pause in front of the stage an hour before the start of the Folsom Tree Lighting on Dec. 2.

Thanksgiving

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Children from Kidz Kount Preschool in Folsom.

Jim Snook of Snooks Candies in Folsom.

Folsoms Rich Cantor volunteers as an usher.

Kinderwise concert

Chad Bowman addresses the crowd.

The Cody family, of Folsom, was on hand for the Kinderwise concert on Sunday at the Folsom Community Center. From left are proud parents Connie and Mike with their children Lexa, 6, and Hayden, 5, who celebrated his birthday the same day.

Kinderwise took a moment after their concert for some photos. Flower and Bumblebee flank Mrs. Sparkles (Nancy Francis) and Mr. Bubbles (Joe Francis) at the Folsom Community Center on Sunday.

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Bill Anderson, left, and Craig Burnett.

From left, Lola Purdy, Claudia Cummings, Myriam Liberman and Jessica Davis.

The experience of selling your home depends on the REALTOR you choose. That is why Dan and Lisa Kraft, owners and Granite Bay residents, personally hire each agent to make sure your home sale is a positive event.

Dan & Lisa Kraft

ESTABLISHED OLD TOWN ROSEVILLE!!

Quaint 2 bed, 1.5 bath Great investment property Back deck and front porch w/pillars Woodworking details throughout Being sold strictly AS IS!

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP!
Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath Large kitchen w/bar seating Living room w/custom fireplace Finished basement w/Den, bedroom, Full bath 4 year new HVAC

IMMACULATE GEM IN PENRYN!!

Nestled on .35 acre 3bed 2bath Room for chickens & garden space Newly installed laminate Garage has epoxy floor Abundant built-in cabinets Generous off road parking or RV

EASTWOOD PARK HOME IN E. ROSEVILLE!!

Great 3 Bed 2.5 bath Formal living & dining w/fireplace Home exudes charm inside and out Landscaped backyard w/stained deck Perfect for summer BBQs

134 Cedar St., Roseville

$105,000

6404 Hickory Ave. Orangevale

2398 Taylor Road Penryn

$269,000

$287,000

1105 Audrey Way Roseville

$199,000

Call Paolo Cancilla at 474.4180

Address 8244 Sturm Ln 8105 Granite Oaks Dr 1340 Aberdeen Cir 4787 Copperfield Cir 8214 Shadowood Ct 8865 Mountain Dr 1005 Hutley Way 4812 Bentwood Way 5071 Ashley Woods Dr 8361 E Hidden Lakes Dr 9733 Elmhurst Dr 6155 Oak Hill Dr 7572 Lakeshore Dr 8525 Willow Gate Ct 9183 Cedar Ridge Dr 9073 Cedar Ridge Dr Bed 5 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 5 3 5 4 5

Call Mina Rowe at 303.6056 Call Beverly Ramm at 870.8575

Bath 3 (2 1) 2 (2 0) 2 (2 0) 3 (3 0) 2 (2 0) 3 (2 1) 3 (3 0) 3 (2 1) 4 (3 1) 3 (2 1) 3 (3 0) 6 (5 1) 4 (3 1) 5 (4 1) 5 (4 1) 4 (3 1) Sq Ft 2,289 1,529 2,004 2,627 2,098 2,459 2,708 3,025 3,440 2,707 4,034 4,541 3,746 4,388 6,250 3,956 Year 1988 1960 1992 1990 1981 1977 1995 1998 1999 1979 1996 1984 1996 2001 2003 2000

Call Jenae D. Medford at 247.7083

Date 10/12/11 10/17/11 10/26/11 10/20/11 11/4/11 10/21/11 10/25/11 10/21/11 10/19/11 11/4/11 10/26/11 11/3/11 11/7/11 10/14/11 10/21/11 10/14/11 DOM 47 31 157 3 8 194 172 3 17 13 296 616 14 112 186 15

Call Jason M. Gertz at 337.0965

List Price 275,000 325,000 320,000 340,000 415,000 425,000 499,000 545,000 619,000 615,000 650,000 725,000 899,900 879,000 1,299,999 1,195,000 Sale Price 277,000 280,000 320,000 380,000 415,000 425,000 470,000 545,000 585,000 613,000 650,000 725,000 849,000 860,000 1,034,800 1,080,000

RECENT GRANITE BAY HOME SALES

Information deemed to be reliable but not verified. Home sales are based in information from MetroList Services, Inc.

BEAUTIFUL HOME IN ROCKLIN!!

5 Bed 3 Bath One bedroom & bath downstairs Granite counter tops in kitchen Private back yard w/view of green belt Home well maintained by owner

GORGEOUS SINGLE STORY ELLIOT HOME!! 3 bed 2 bath in Empire Ranch Great curb appeal Bring your fussiest buyers Home shines inside & out A Must See! 2012 Horseshoe Glen Cir. Folsom

APPROVED PRICE!!!
5 bed 4 bath home Separate family room w/cozy fireplace Living room & formal dining room Kitchen has lots of storage Breakfast nook overlooks sparkling pool

LOTS OF HOME FOR THE MONEY!!

Spacious 3bed 2.5bath Ranch-style hm in Todd Valley w/1.5 Acres Has had some updating Needs TLC to make it shine Has private long driveways

4031 Aitken Dairy Rd, Rocklin

$280,000

$259,900

150 Orange Blossom Cir. Folsom

5406 Cold Springs Dr. Foresthill

$365,000

$139,900

Call Mina Rowe at 303.6056

Call Lucy Allen at 220.5539

Call Jenae D. Medford at 247.7083

Call Thomas Reilly at 215.6535

With over 85 Kraft Real Estate Agents, finding an experienced & knowledgeable Realtor is just a phone call away.

916.965.2240 (800) 94-KRAFT www.KraftRealEstate.com

January 2012