Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys! 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. Wednesday through Sunday – Guided Tours at Ironstone Vineyards – Take a complimentary guided tour beginning in the tasting room (offered Wednesday – Sunday only) at 1:30pm. Or take the self-guided tour. Print out the self-guided map here.

September 6, 2017 – Nicholas Lefler at Rob’s Place – Enjoy the music of Nicholas Leffler along with dinner or appetizers every Wednesday from 6-8pm May through September. Call 209-813-7003 for reservations.

September 7, 2017 – Murphys Business Association Monthly Meeting at 8:30am at the Murphys Historic Hotel.

September 7, 2017 – Karaoke Thursday at Murphys Historic Hotel – Every Thursday at 9pm in the Saloon.

September 8, 2017 – Twisted Pizza Nights at our Murphys Tasting Room! Featuring food for sale, live music by Jim Bailey, and yummy Twisted Oak wines by the glass or bottle. Hang out by Murphys Creek, grab a table in the garden, or just chill on the porch! The pizza and fun start at 5pm at the Murphys Tasting Room on Main St.

September 8, 2017 – Fridays at Alchemy – Matt Cullen delivers style with pop, country and jazz vocal performances every Friday on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call 209-728-0700 for reservations.

September 9, 2017 – George Benson with Kenny G at Ironstone Vineyards – The last big concert of the summer season at the beautiful Ironstone Amphitheater. Get your tickets at Ticketmaster.

September 9, 2017 – Steve’s Barbeque Party at Milliaire – You read that right, winemaker Steve Millier will be grilling up his BBQ favorites. Enjoy a delicious meal and music by Steve Hayward Jazz Band on our Creekside Patio! This event is limited to the first 30 people to RSVP. Visit our website or call (209) 728-1658 to reserve your table! We look forward to wrapping up the summer with you!

September 10, 2017 – Second Sunday Artisan Cheese & Wine Tasting at Lavender Ridge – One-hour cheese making and Lavender Ridge wines hosted by our local Cheese-monger, Judy Creighton from 2-3pm. Reservations required; call 209-736-2305.

September 10, 2017 – Sunday Funday at Ironstone Vineyards –#SundayFunday – We will serve mimosas in our tasting room on Sundays between 11am-5pm!

September 12, 2017 – BOUNTIFUL BAYOU Cooking Class at Marisolio – with Chef Melanie Klann “My true joy in life is cooking for others and making them happy” – Chef Mel. Everyone will truly be VERY HAPPY with this collection of updated Southern delicacies she has put together for us. Melanie’s talents are only surpassed by her excitement of creating fantastic dishes; come join us for this Southern Feast!! Two Classes 10am-12pm, 6pm-8pm – Call 209-728-8853 for reservations and information.

September 12, 2017 – Winemakers Night at Alchemy – Join us for $5 glasses of wine from Gossamer Cellars and music by Jim Lanier from 4-8pm. Call 209-728-0700 for reservations.

September 12, 2017 – Monthly meeting of the Western Sierra Celtic Society, which is a non-profit organization that promotes the culture, music and history of Ireland and Scotland. Members do not need to have Irish or Scottish family ancestry, own a kilt or live in the immediate area. Arrive before the 7 p.m. meeting and enjoy a no-host Irish meal and a pint. Each meeting will feature a program on either Irish or Scottish culture or history. Second Tuesday of each month at Murphys Irish Pub, 415 Main Street,

September 13, 2017 – Local’s Night at Milliaire – Join us for live music by Bob Eisenman Jazz Trio and food by La Esperanza Taco Truck. Select bottles of wine will be half price. You don’t have to be a local to hang out, but you will feel like one before you leave! Swing by every second and fourth Wednesday from June to September for some casual, Creekside patio fun.

September 13, 2017 – Nicholas Lefler at Rob’s Place – Enjoy the music of Nicholas Leffler along with dinner or appetizers every Wednesday from 6-8pm May through September at Rob’s Place. Call 209-813-7003 for reservations.

September 14, 2017– Calaveras Uncorked with Brett Keller of Mineral Winery – Thursday from 6-7:30pm at The Historic Murphys Hotel Mark Twain Ballroom – Brett will will present a six-year vertical tasting of Meritage, wines blended from the famed Bordeaux regional varietals that are grown all around Calaveras County. Impacts of climate, soils and other viticultural factors will be discussed, as will the history and character of each of the grapes in each blend. Space is limited – visit www.calaveraswines.org

September 15, 2017 – Party in the Park – Another “Party in the Park!” is being planned for Friday evening starting at 5:00 pm, the event will include a no-host beer and wine bar, a gourmet catered meal and a concert with the talented and popular Magnolia Rhythm Trio. As this year’s event is a fundraiser for the church, there will be a silent auction and a raffle as well. Call 209-728-3141 for dinner tickets – don’t miss out, tickets are already selling quickly!

September 15, 2017 – Fridays at Alchemy – Matt Cullen delivers style with pop, country and jazz vocal performances every Friday on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call 209-728-0700 for reservations. – Join the Kautz family from 10am to 4:30pm for their annual antique and classic car show on the beautiful grounds of Ironstone vineyards. The show includes vintage motorycles, trailers and wooden boats as well as both restored and original automobiles. The 2017 event will also feature Plein Air Painters scattered throughout the beautiful grounds of Ironstone. Each artist will capture on canvas the ambiance and landscape, as well as the classic cars on display. Additional activities throughout the weekend include “Dinner Under the Stars”, the Patron’s Tent, and Saturday afternoon live auction. Dinner Under the Stars is held on Friday evening, September 22. Proceeds benefit youth agriculture programs. Visit http://www.ironstonefoundation.org/ or call 209-269-6950 for all the details. – Shop the vendors on Main Street, cheer your favorite stomping teams, taste our local wines and stay for dinner or music! – Come celebrate the Day of the Dead in the Land of the Skulls – Take our self-guided tour of the Ofrendas, enjoy traditional music, food and vendors in the Park, compete in the Catrina Contest and take part in the Procession to the Cemetery. – Come for the parade and stay to shop, visit with neighbors and share your secret wishes with Santa. Main Street will be closed to traffic so the whole family can enjoy the carolers and firepits. Tasting Rooms throughout the County will be celebrating their Holiday Festival of Wines this weekend.
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