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 – Winemakers Night – Every Tuesday is Winemaker’s Night at Alchemy, featuring $5 glasses of local wines, free live music on our patio from 5:30-8, our entire regular menu, plus wine paired specials. Call 209-728-0700 for reservations or visit our event page at www.alchemymarket.com/music/ for more information on the featured wine and musician each week.

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 26, 2016 – Gluten Free Eating For the New Year at Marisolio – 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM Sessions. Back by popular demand, local chef Melanie Klann will guide us through some gluten free recipes for the New Year. Menu: Grain Free Cracker Bread, Gluten Free Pizza Crust, Low Carb Cauliflower Cheesy Pizza Dough, Low Carb Sage and Rosemary Flax Bread. Class fee is $30. Call (209) 728-8853 to register. Marisolio Tasting Bar, 488 Main St., Murphys.

February 6, 2016 – Plan B at the Lucky Penny – Live music starting at 9 pm in Murphys every Saturday night through Winter. Stay cool with hot music from the best local artists! Call 209-890-3122 for dinner reservations or visit their FB page for details.

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.

February 9, 2016. – Cooking Class at Marisolio Tasting Bar – 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM session. Anet Reclusado returns to Marisolio to teach this cooking class. Emphasis will be on romance, candlelight, and delicious recipes you can prepare for that special someone. Menu: Asparagus Rolls with Prociutto, Spinach Quinoa and Strawberry Salad, Spicy Salmon and Figs and Chocolate Tartlettes. Class fee is $30. Call (209) 728-8853 to register. Marisolio Tasting Bar, 488 Main St., Murphys.

February 12, 2016 – Artist Reception at Milliaire Tasting Room – Meet our featured artist Dave Christian! View the works that will be displayed for the month of February and learn about the journeys that inspired his beautiful prints. There will be light appetizers and wine by the glass for sale from 5-7pm. Dave’s works will be on display throughout the month of February.