Murphys, CA…Artist Showing at Ironstone Vineyards – AnimalScapes – An Art Exhibit for Animal Lovers open for viewing through February 15, 2016. Featured Artists in January at Art on Main – Helen Scofield along with guest artist Kathleen Dunphy will be featured during the month of January.

Artist Showing at Hovey Winery – The diverse watercolors of 26 adult students of Martha Wallace will be featured for the months of January and February at the Hovey Winery Tasting Room, 350 A Main St., Murphys. Hovey Tasting Room is open daily from noon to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 209-728-9999.

Wine Down Friday @ Stevenot – Each first Friday of each month from 5-8 pm Stevenot hosts “Wine Down Friday” in the Tasting Room on Main St. Murphys. This is an opportunity to meet the owners and staff while

Tuesdays at Alchemy – Beer Tuesday – Join us Tuesday night, and every Tuesday in January, from 4:30-7:30, for our annual 4-Course Beer Dinners. Each week’s menu can be found on our website’s blog page on the Monday morning before the Tuesday event: http://www.alchemymarket.com/restaurant-blog/ Reservations are recommended.

Wednesdays at Rob’s Place – Weekly Specials & Live Music with Nicholas Lefler from 6-8 pm. Call 209-813-7003 for reservations and information.

Thursdays at the Murphys Hotel – Karaoke in the Saloon from 8:30 to Midnight.

Thursdays at Outer Aisles – Social Club Thursday with Live Music and Barbeque from 6 pm. Check their FB page for details.

Fridays at Prospectors Brewery – Live Music from 6-8 pm.

Fridays at Alchemy – Matt Cullen delivers style with pop, country and jazz vocal performances every Friday on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. The music is free, and there’s room to dance. Call 209-728-0700 or visit www.mattcullenonline.com for more information.

Fridays and Saturdays at Zucca Tasting Room – “Zucca After Hours” is open 5-8 pm. If you’re looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a glass of wine on a Friday or Saturday night, the Zucca garden is your place. We always welcome your picnic items or takeout from area restaurants should you want to make a night of it.

Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

January 28, 2016 – Historical Society Dinner at the Murphys Historic Hotel – Speaker, Chuck Milazzo, will share the background and entertaining “behind the scenes” tales on the unique Cannonball Safe, now located at the Downtown Museum, including how he acquired it, the challenges of opening it, and more! 5 pm Social Hour. 6 pm Dinner. $22 per person. Deadline for reservations is January 25th. Pre-paid reservations are required. Call to make reservations. Mail your check to: C.C.H.S., PO Box 721, San Andreas CA 95249. Event will be held upstairs of the Murphys Historic Hotel in the Mark Twain Ballroom.

January 30, 2016 – A Night at the Races at the Black Bart Playhouse from 6-10pm – An Angels Murphys Rotary Fundraiser – Enjoy “horse” d’oevres, full bar, and have fun betting on six exciting horse races! Win prizes, drink mint juleps, wear a fanciful hat! – Call 209-736-3563 for tickets and information or visit angelsmurphysrotary.org.

January 30-31, 2016 – Mike Annuzzi in Bear Valley – BV Live Presents Mike Annuzzi in the Cathedral Lounge on

January 30 at 7pm and at the Ski area on January 31.

February 7, 2016 – 9th Annual Chili Cook-Off on Superbowl Sunday at the Murphys Historic Hotel – Cook-Off starts at 10am with tasting starting at 2pm – Call Brian at 209-728-3444×316 to enter – Donate 10 cans of food to enter or 5 cans to taste – Proceeds benefit Hospice of Calaveras and Amador and the Resource Connection Food Bank

March 19, 2016 – Irish Day is Coming to Town – Reserve your booth space, parade spot and sponsorship logo on the poster now! Visit visitmurphys.com/murphys-irish-day-2016 for all the details.