Heart Valley Ranch Launches a Trendy and Unique Hat Bar in Downtown Sonora:  Heart Valley Mercantile and Ranch Wear sits in the heart of Historic Downtown Sonora. This boutique is themed after an Ol' Gritty Cowgirl whom the owner calls a dear friend and mentor. Established as a Western clothing boutique, most recently Heart Valley launched a new Hat Bar. Here's how it works, pick a hat or bring your own and customize it with ribbons, feathers, charms, or burn it. You can even add a personal touch by branding sayings or emblems. To make the experience even more memorable bring a group of friends and enjoy a drink with Heart Valley Ranch as you create your hat masterpiece.

Jersey Boys Preforms at Historic Fallon House Theatre in Columbia, CA: Debuting July 1 through August 27 the Historic Fallon House Theatre is one of ten theaters in the Country to perform Jersey Boys. Journey behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don't Cry,” “Can't Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You,” which brought The Four Seasons the highest honor: induction into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Sonora Repertory Theatre brings world-class performers, directors, and musicians to perform Jersey Boys. 

The Historic Sonora Inn Gets a Facelift: An icon of Downtown Sonora, the Sonora Inn was built in 1896 and has hosted many celebrities including Grace Kelly and Drew Barrymore. The owner, Jeff Michels, will mix the old with the new as he gives the Sonora Inn a new look. To preserve the historical feel, the architecture of the building will keep the 1920s California Mission Style while the rooms and common areas will be refreshed with new paint, furniture, and subtle modern touches. In later phases of the renovation, Michels will add a café, co-working space, and a family recreational room. 

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Visit Tuolumne (“to-all-o-me”) County (VTC) is the official destination marketing organization for Tuolumne County in Northern California with a mission to increase visitation, travel spending and overnight stays. Tuolumne County is just a 2 1/2-hour drive east of the San Francisco Bay Area. The destination is known for its pristine, scenic expanse reaching into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Gold was discovered in Tuolumne County in 1848, setting off the major gold rush of 1849. The main highways leading to the picturesque drive from the Bay Area are Highways 108 and 120 from the west and Highway 49 from the north. The State Highway 120 entrance to Yosemite National Park is considered the “front door” of the park for the Bay Area. The Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park and other surrounding areas provide natural vistas and settings for hiking, water skiing, horseback riding, rafting, camping, snowmobiling, boating, snow skiing, fishing and other outdoor activities. Seven restored historic hotels, four golf courses, numerous and varied dining establishments, historic saloons, four wineries, a hard cider distillery, train rides, casinos, seven museums, two state historic parks, two live theaters, many bed-and-breakfast inns and a variety of Airbnb accommodations are among the many other attributes that make the county a year-round vacation destination. For more information, go to VistTCToday.com.

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