Murphys, CA…Planning to spend a Saturday shopping in Murphys, try out the new Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Murphys. Perfect for Irish Day on March 18, 2017. 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.

February 24 -March 5, 2017 – “The Elephant Man” at the Black Bart Playhouse – This play is a powerful, passionate, uplifting story that traces the story of Merrick who is plucked from a life of abject misery and studied as a ‘science project’ by physician Frederick Treves. Visit www.murphyscreektheatre.org/ for tickets and information.

March 2, 2017 – Karaoke at the Murphys Hotel – Every Thursday from nine to midnight in the saloon.

March 3, 2017 – The Steven Graves Band at Outer Aisle – All shows start at 8:30pm. Tickets at the door $12. Doors open 7:00pm (Burritos available) tickets also available online at brownpapertickets.com

March 3, 2017 – Wine Down Friday at Stevenot – Live music with Eddie Castro starting at 5pm – Enjoy a glass of wine, small plates and some music on the first Friday of each month.

March 3, 2017 – CWA EDUCATIONAL MEETING Each month the Calaveras Wine Alliance hosts a FREE educational meeting at 9amon various agricultural topics hosted by the leading speakers and business leaders in their field. The topic for this month is BEE’S and how to make your vineyard or property more bee friendly.

March 3, 2017 – Almost Blue at Alchemy Market and Wine Bar – The music starts at 5:30 – Call 209-728- 0700 for dinner reservations and information.

March 4-5, 2017 – Spring Obsession at Ironstone Vineyards – Art Show and Artist’s Reception – While at Ironstone pick up some Obsession Symphony wine in white or the new Red Obsession which will be offered at the special promotional price during the month of March. For more information visit www.ironstonevineyards.com

March 4, 2017 – Jill and the Giants at Murphys Irish Pub – 7:30pm –

March 4, 2017 – Come out to The Lucky Penny for a smashing good night of live music and dancing featuring Leilani and the Distractions! A little pop, a little rock, a little blues, and a whole lot of fun! Get here early for dinner, stay for the dancing and cocktails! No cover, 21+ from 9-midnight.

March 7, 2017 – Winemakers Night at Alchemy – Join us for $5 glasses of wine from Zucca and music by The Experimentalist. from 4-8pm. Call 209-728-0700 for reservations.

Save the Date – March 18, 2017 – Murphys Irish Day – Join us from 10am-5pm on Murphys Historic Main Street for a day of celebration of our Irish Heritage. Get here early for the parade and then stay to shop the vendors lining Main Street, enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, sip a glass of beer or wine and wander the shops, tasting rooms and other businesses. Park out at beautiful Ironstone Vineyards to admire the daffodils and ride the free shuttle into town.

March 9, 2017 – Calaveras Uncorked Wine Education Series With winemaker Rich Gilpin of Lavender Ridge Vineyard and Coppermine Winery from 6-7:30pm at The Historic Murphys Hotel Mark Twain Ballroom $20 for Calaveras Wine Alliance Members / $25 for Non-Members For tickets visit www.calaveraswines.org.