"Gone With The Wind"

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in A Major, K 581
Ron Selka, Josefina Vergara, Rebecca Hang, Nokuthula Ngwenyama, Brian Schuldt

Max Bruch - Eight Pieces for Viola, Clarinet and Piano, opus 83
Nokuthula Ngwenyama, Ron Selka, Steven Vanhauwaert

Ernö Dohnányi - Quintet for Piano and Strings in C Minor, opus 1
Steven Vanhauwaert, Aimee Kreston, Lina Bahn, Andrew Picken, Emilio Colón

When: Friday, July 30 (7pm)
Where: Cerro Coso, Mammoth, CA
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Cost:

* Preferred Seating Pass holders should arrive no later than 7:25PM on concert nights to be seated in forward rows.

$10 Student Tickets available by phone only - (760) 934-7015

Click here for showtimes and trailers.
 

If you haven't seen it yet, tonight's your last chance on the big screen at least in Bishop.  If you're not "wow" by the end of the night, somethings wrong with you. Okay, there's my told you so.
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Mono Fire Update – July 29, 2010 6:30 am
The Mono Fire burning in the Mono Basin Scenic Area grew to 1200 acres yesterday.  Even though the afternoon winds were strong, crews were able to hold and improve fire lines and the fire is now considered to be 65% contained.    

The Incident Management Team in conjunction with the Mono County Sheriff’s Department and CalTrans are considering reopening Highway 120 East, Test Station Road, and the day use areas of South Tufa and Navy Beach.  That decision is expected sometime early this morning.

At this time there are 282 people assigned to the Mono Fire, down from a high of 302 people yesterday,   including crews and personnel from the Forest Service, CalFire, and BLM.  Volunteer fire departments and their equipment from Lee Vining, June Lake, Mammoth, Long Valley and Bishop are also assisting in the fire suppression effort.  The Mono County Sheriff’s Department and CalTrans have assisted with road closures.

The cause of the fire that started Monday afternoon is still under investigation.  

For information about alternative sites to visit at Mono Lake please call the Scenic Area Visitor Center at 760-647-3044.

For more information on the Mono Fire go to the Mono Fire on www.inciweb.org or call 760-873-2427.

Call to Interested Directors and Producers for the upcoming Playhouse 395 season

If you are considering working with Playhouse 395 in the 2010/2011 season as a director, producer or other key production staff member and haven’t yet completed an application, fill out the General Production Staff Application, and return to a Playhouse 395 Board member or mail to the Playhouse post office box. Click here for the Playhouse 395 website to download the application.

Playhouse 395 ∙ PO Box 146 ∙ Bishop, CA ∙ 93515 ∙ 760-920-9100.

So…we went camping.  I posted a bunch of photos from our various day hikes along Bishop Creek yesterday when I got home.  As promised…here are a few of my favorite shots of the campfire.  All were shot at ISO 400; f/2.8 and about 1/400.  Handheld, manual focus, manual exposure to get those really deep silhouettes and prevent blown highlights.
 - Chris Morrison
Check out the full photo blog Interrupted Thought Process here.

Notice To Contractors
 
Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Bishop at the Office of the City Clerk of the City of  Bishop, City Hall, 377 West Line Street, Bishop, California, 93514 until three o’clock (3:00) in the afternoon on 29 July 2010, for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, implements and machinery to do and complete all work in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer, for the following project:
 
May, Willow and North Third Streets Water Improvements Project
 
Together with such other incidental items as are necessary to complete the work in the manner and time prescribed and in strict conformity with the contract documents.
 
At 3:01 in the afternoon on the above date, said proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud.
 
All proposals shall be made using the forms furnished by the City and shall be enclosed and sealed in an envelope which is addressed to the City Council, Bishop, California, and is clearly labeled:
 
Bid for May, Willow and North Third Streets Water Improvements Project
 
Bid books including plans, specifications, bid forms to be used for bidding on this project and other contract documents can be obtained at the City of Bishop City Hall, 377 West Line Street, Bishop,California, 93514 for $100 for each set.  This charge shall not be refunded.
 
This project is located on May Street, Willow Street, and North Third Street.  This is a water project consisting of the construction of approximately 3560 linear feet of new water mains, including new water services to adjoining lots, and new fire hydrants. This project includes furnishing of all labor, implements, tools, machinery, materials and all other work required to complete the project.
 
The estimated range for the construction cost of this project is $450,000 to $550,000.
 
Technical questions should be directed to the Director of Public Works, City of Bishop, 377 West Line Street, Bishop, California, 93514, 760-873-8458, publicworks@ca-bishop.us.
Check the Bishop City Website for details on the full proposal.

The City Council of the City of Bishop, California, reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any formalities in the proposal.
 
David Beahrs Grah, Director of Public Works, City of Bishop
Click here for the official Bishop City website.

Villagefest 2010

Come celebrate California's Highest Rib Cook-Off on Saturday, July 31st In The Main Events Plaza! This event is FREE!!!

Friday July 30th: Free Concert!
6:00 pm-"Street Heart"

Saturday, July 31st:
12:00:Cook-Off begins! 15 local restaurants will be competing for the title of "Best" Chicken, Ribs and Chili! Mammoth Brewing Co. will be serving beer all day!

12:00 pm-Cook-Off begins! Bring your appetite! In addition to fine food, we have amazing free concerts featuring:

1:00 pm-"Lava Moon"
2:30 pm-"Jeffrey James and the Wanted Gang"
4:00 pm-"Hurricane Hoover's Blues Party"
5:00 pm-"Luka Band (NEW!)
7:30 pm-"Pink Froyd" THE ONE AND ONLY!

Save the date for July 31st! Ribs, Music and Brews--Don't Miss It!

When: July 30-31 (Friday-Saturday)
Where: The Village, Mammoth Lakes, Ca
Questions: Check the website here.

In addition to all the great catagories, the Smokey Bear Annual Coloring Contest Page is included for all the little Picassos and Monets in training. Check it out.

Due: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Cost: No Entry Fee
Age Catagories: 

• 3 yrs. & Under
• 4-5 yrs.
• 6-7 yrs.
• 8-10 yrs.

See attachment below for the Coloring Page or pick up a book at the following locations:

• Tri-County Fairgrounds
• Download at the Tri-County Fair Grounds website here.

When: Friday, Sept. 3
Where: Tri-County Fair Grounds, Bishop, CA
Get your tickets now at the Tri-County Fair Grounds
 

Click here to see the official Stealing Angels website.

Check it out Softball players/spectators!  A one-pitch co-ed softball tournament fundraiser is scheduled for next weekend. All Proceeds will go towards the investigation and search for Greg Byan Jr. a Bishop resident.  Register now.

When: August 7-8 (Saturday & Sunday)
Where: Bishop City Park, Bishop, CA
Team Cost: $150 Per Team
Questions/Registration: (760) 937-4701 or email whitehawk55@hotmail.com

Shot up at the Buttermilks.  The lightning is hitting Grandma Peabody.  
Canon Rebel T2i 17mm F/4 8sec
Click here for the Pollini Productions website.

June Lake

Lundy Canyon  

Mono Pass Trail