		July 2010
		Fri. 7/9	Majestic Fools Singer/songwriter Jae Rymer’s new band playing his choice originals.
		Sat. 7/10	Green Machine The best purveyors of reggae-jam sounds in Central California
		Fri. 7/16	Uke’N Reed Music for the literate listener; a trio of folk-swing survivors who sing & play to create audience grins
		Sat. 7/17	Mike Hammar & the Nails Homegrown Native American playing powerful electric blues with a big smile
		Fri. 7/23	Cynthia Huddleston & the Juke Joint Jokers R&B, soul, rock, blues & gospel, fronted by Cynthia’s engaging vocal style
		Sat. 7/24	The Tom Hoffmann Quartet Internationally renowned Jazz guitarist, educator, and author (& now Mariposa local) playing the great jazz compositions he’s famous for
		Fri. 7/30	Mariposa Rhed & The WildCats Motherlode of Classic Rock covers; featuring singer Rhed Leonard
		Sat. 7/31	Smiley Mountain Traditional & Contemporary Bluegrass/Gypsy music
August 2010
Fri. 8/6	Flora & the Peach Pickers Flora Elder-Rosen with her mighty country-western voice singing & playing real country; a female Hank Williams
Sat. 8/7	The Trespassers High lonesome Gypsy & Bluegrass original from the High Sierras
Fri. 8/13	The Other Brothers Electric banjo & guitar with accordion processed with effects give this duo an unusual & pleasant sound
Sat. 8/14	Adams Burns Band An Englishman in Yosemite playing original music with a pop-rock vibe
Fri. 8/20	SnakeRock Classic strong covers led by Billy DeWitt
Sat. 8/21	Electric Blue featuring the Hagar Bros. High Energy Blues; Muddy Waters to Hendrix along with Hagar originals
Fri. 8/27	The String Slingerz Old-Timey music played on traditional instruments with old radio show flair
Sat. 8/28	Good Medicine Folk-a-delic (Cousin Jack’s favorite) group returns for the 18th appearance at Mariposa Evenings

Who is "Cousin Jack?"

Mariposa Evenings Known as a "One Man Happiness Festival", Cousin Jack Franklin was a minstrel, street musician, promoter, "tuistinairist" and beloved by the community! Born in Iowa in 1929, Cousin Jack came to San Jose in the late 30's. He played big band trumpet in the late 40's and 50's, owned the famous "Jack's Record Cellar" in San Francisco, he was a long-time member of the "Marsh Flat Ramblers", a folk singing group in the Bay Area, and a regular performer with the Harvest Festival for 15 years. In 1989 he opened Cousin Jacks Music/Dolls by Alinda in Mariposa.

Cousin Jack loved Mariposa, and loved making Mariposa visitors remember their trip-sharing samples of gold, coins from all over the world, balloon sculptors and spontaneous performances, Cousin Jack was instantly loved. In gratitude to Cousin Jack and Alinda, for being a positive representative of Mariposa, sharing their smiles, spirit, good cheer, support, energy and expertise so generously, Cousin Jack was named "Honorary Mayor" and Good Will Ambassador for Mariposa.

Cousin Jack's birthday celebrations were a time of year to gather the community, play some music, have fun, and raise funds in support of organizations such as the SPCA. This free-spirited musician, who picked a 1920s Montgomery Ward Parlor acoustic guitar, dulcimer, harmonica and that throwback banjo, played for anyone who would listen! Cousin Jack could play "Mary had a Little Lamb" on virtually any instrument for local youth. He spent many hours volunteering in the schools giving free music lessons to children, and supported many local organizations.

Cousin Jack and a group of business owners influenced the County to purchase vacant land on Hwy 140 and 4th Street to become an Art Park. Cousin Jack's dream became a reality in 2004 with the new Mariposa County Art Park. It is a beautifully landscaped natural amphitheater with a small stage. For the 2005 celebration for Cousin Jack, the Mariposa County Arts Council was pleased to dedicate our Summer Music series in his honor. Mariposa Evenings is well known as:

"Cousin Jack's Mariposa Evenings!"

A blanket or a lounge chair provide the best seating for performances. Ample parking is available on 5th Street. A short stroll along the Mariposa Creek walkway also provides handicapped access.

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