Music by the Sierra Symphony. Selections of music will be from and other Broadway tunes. Fireworks will highlight the finale.Picnicking, strolling musicians and children's activities including petting zoo and bounce house. Gates open at 4:00 pm and Concert starts at 6:00 pm. On the grass at El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville Tickets: lawn seating - adults in advance $15 at the gate $18, students $8. Table and umbrella with 6 tickets $150. Family package available. marblevalleycenter.org For more information contact: Marble Valley Center for the Arts (530) 642-2431
As common as lightning is, it still sparks considerable confusion among scientists. Many of the basics are understood, but researchers admit they don't really understand how lightning gets from there to here. And they're totally baffled by lightning's link to X-rays, a discovery made back in 2001.
The monsoon has gained official start and end dates in the United States ? June 15 and Sept. 30 ? a real season that meteorologists hope will put some oomph behind their warnings.
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