Susan Laird

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The Arts: The foothills are alive with the sound of music

1 week ago | villagelife.com | Susan Laird

“The hills are alive with the sound of music ...”Yes, it’s a lyric from a classic film and musical — but it also perfectly describes the joyful symphony of live music events blossoming this May along the Highway 50 corridor. Whether you're into soul-stirring blues, all-weekend jam sessions or epic movie themes played under the stars, the Sierra foothills are offering up something truly special.
The Arts: Italian charm to roll into Folsom

2 weeks ago | mtdemocrat.com | Susan Laird

To travel through Italy is to travel through time, tasting the past in every bite and hearing it in every word. Fortunately for us, we don’t need a passport — just a sunlit morning at the Murer House in Folsom, where a touch of Italy rolls in on wheels and settles gently among us. On Saturday, May 3, the Murer House Foundation hosts its 12th annual Italy on Wheels. The morning-only event runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Giuseppe Murer’s 1926 Craftsman-style home.
The Arts: Italian charm to roll into Folsom

1 month ago | villagelife.com | Susan Laird

To travel through Italy is to travel through time, tasting the past in every bite and hearing it in every word. Fortunately for us, we don’t need a passport — just a sunlit morning at the Murer House in Folsom, where a touch of Italy rolls in on wheels and settles gently among us. On Saturday, May 3, the Murer House Foundation hosts its 12th annual Italy on Wheels. The morning-only event runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Giuseppe Murer’s 1926 Craftsman-style home.
Experience the art of winemaking at Behind the Cellar Door

2 months ago | villagelife.com | Susan Laird

“The discovery of a wine is of greater moment than the discovery of a constellation. The universe is too full of stars.” — Benjamin FranklinSpring is here. Daffodils are in bloom in the garden and in Amador County they will be blooming soon, along with wild California poppies, purple lupines and Indian paintbrush. Some of the most sweeping vistas of the Sierra foothills at this time of year are to be found in Amador County, our neighbor to the south. This is “big sky” country — rain or shine.
‘Star-Crossed' brings yin and yang to Symphony

2 months ago | mtdemocrat.com | Susan Laird

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‘Star-Crossed' concert brings yin and yang to Folsom Lake Symphony

2 months ago | villagelife.com | Susan Laird

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Set goals, learn a language with apps in 2025

Jan 8, 2025 | villagelife.com | Susan Laird

Happy New Year, gentle reader! I hope 2025 is off to a hopeful, sparkling start for you. There is optimism in the air. Challenges ahead, too. No doubt. And before we know it, we will be looking back and wondering, “Where did all the time go? What have I accomplished?” That’s why goal setting is so important. If you haven’t already done so, take some time today to jot down what you’d like to do this year and break those objectives down into small, achievable tasks.
The Arts: Do you see what I see? Holiday cheer

Dec 4, 2024 | villagelife.com | Susan Laird

City sidewalks, busy sidewalksDressed in holiday styleIn the air there’s a feeling of Christmas …From Lake Tahoe to West Sacramento, there is an explosion of cheer and optimism. On Black Friday, families were out on sidewalks in great numbers. It was almost a nuisance at street intersections, until you saw the smiles. People are happy. Likewise, the holiday events calendar is full. Here are a few of the highlights for December. Sacred Heart Parish Holiday Home Tour, Dec.
The Arts: Do you see what I see? Holiday cheer

Dec 4, 2024 | mtdemocrat.com | Susan Laird

City sidewalks, busy sidewalksDressed in holiday styleIn the air there’s a feeling of Christmas …From Lake Tahoe to West Sacramento, there is an explosion of cheer and optimism. On Black Friday, families were out on sidewalks in great numbers. It was almost a nuisance at street intersections, until you saw the smiles. People are happy. Likewise, the holiday events calendar is full. Here are a few of the highlights for December. Sacred Heart Parish Holiday Home Tour, Dec.
The Arts: Lace up your sneakers for fall fun

Nov 6, 2024 | mtdemocrat.com | Susan Laird

Autumn color is here and the festivities of fall are upon us. From the farmland of Apple Hill, all the way down the Hill to the state capital, there are things to do with friends and family, and even by oneself. The crisp cooler weather is an excellent time to get out into the great outdoors. A little body movement is a good thing. Italians enjoy taking a passeggiata in the evening. It is a walk to see and be seen. Why not create your own evening walk beneath the lights of historical Placerville?