What’s Happening in Murphys this Week –February 14 through 20, 2018

Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy a day in Murphys and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! 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 30 – April 29, 2018 – Cattle in the Sierras Exhibit at the Old Timers Museum – Funded by a California Stories grant from California Humanities, the Murphys Old Timers Museum, has produced an exhibit on the long-established practice of transhumance in the California Foothills and Sierra Nevada. Friday – Sunday 12-4 pm

February 14, 2018 – Valentines Day Dinner at Alchemy – Join us on Valentine’s Day for a special dinner prepared by Chef. We are not usually open on Wednesdays but we can’t miss Valentines Day! Regular menu is available also. Music by Vince Arelli from 5:30-8:00pm. Call (209) 728-0700 for reservations.

February 15, 2018 – Nicholas Lefler at the Lucky Penny – Warm up this Winter season with the hottest music by Nicholas Lefler, every Thursday at The Lucky Penny! Dinner and music from 6-8pm – 209-890-3122 – all ages.

February 15, 2018 – Karaoke Thursday at Murphys Historic Hotel – Every Thursday at 9pm in the Saloon.

February 16, 2018 – Russ & Vicki Camp Live at the Lucky Penny – Come out to The Lucky Penny for a very special Friday night of acoustic music featuring Russ and Vicki Camp! Call (209) 890-3122 for reservations.

February 17, 2018 – Murphys Senior Center Valentines Dance with Almost Blue at the Murphys Masonic Hall – Almost Blue performs for Murphys Seniors Dance. Dance the night away with music from The Great American Songbook from 5:30-8pm! Tickets at the Murphys Senior Citizens Center. Call 209-728-1672 for more information.

February 17, 2018 – Cool Beans Band at the Lucky Penny – Enjoy a much-needed glass of wine with your gal pals for a good cause. Admission is $10 with proceeds benefiting the Bret Harte Aquatic Center. Did we mention there will be shopping? Browse select vendors and take home a little something. Or a whole lot. We don’t judge.

February 17, 2018 – Silent Movie Night at Ironstone Vineyards – Join us for dinner and a show, as Silent Movie Night returns with Doubling For Romeo. Slim Cody (Will Rodgers) works in the movie industry, doubling for the performers. Featuring Guest Host extraordinaire, Matias Bombal, and Dave Moreno on the Alhambra Pipe Organ. Limited seating available. To reserve your spot, contact (209) 728-1251. 6pm.

February 17, 2018 – Love the Forest Concert at Outer Aisles – Mark your calendars for the 16th annual Love the Forest Concert at our New Location at the Outer Aisle in Murphys, Saturday at 7pm. This year the concert will feature the Bill Welles Band and Nathan Ignacio. Tickets available att Sustenance Books, SNAC & Murphys Music Co.

February 17, 2018 – Chorizo Tasting at Bodega del Sur – Sample various Salvadorian chorizo from Artesana Sausage Saturday and offering their artisanal products on Bodega del Sur Winery Patio.

February 18, 2018 – Pancake Breakfast at the Native Sons Hall – Chispa Parlor #139 of the Native Sons of the Golden West will serve an All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast at the Native Sons Hall from 7:30 to 11:30 am.

February 18, 2018 – Wines of the World at the Murphys Historic Hotel – The Taste of Italy – Wines of the World Educational Series kicks off next Thursday, February 18th at 6pm and will be held in the Grand Ballroom of The
Murphys Historic Hotel. Taste wines from around the globe and enjoy light bites while learning about International wine regions from a Certified Sommelier. Tickets at calaveraswinealliance.ticketspice.com/wines-of-the-world.

Presidents’ Wine Weekend is an opportunity for wine lovers to taste their way thru Calaveras County by purchasing a commemorative glass and visiting over 22 participating wineries and tasting rooms while enjoying free limited-tasting flights of numerous award-winning wines and exciting varietals offered by the best of Calaveras County’s wine community. Full tastings will be available in each tasting room for an additional fee with many participating wineries and tasting rooms offering live music, light bites and food samples as well as special offers on wine purchases. For more information about Presidents’ Day Wine Weekend call Calaveras Winegrape Alliance at 209-728-9467 or visit www.calaveraswines.org

February 20, 2018 – Winemakers Night at Alchemy – Join them for $5 glasses of wine from Stevenot and live music. Call 209-728-0700
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