What’s Happening in Murphys this Week Through March 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. No tours on March 17th!

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
March-May, 2018 – Spring Obsession at Ironstone Vineyards – Now in its 21st year, the Spring Obsession Art Show celebrates the annual release of Obsession Wines. View original artwork on display at Ironstone Vineyards.

March 2-25, 2018 – Arsenic & Old Lace at the Black Bart Playhouse – Murphys Creek Theatre launches its new vibrant season with the deep dark comedy classic Arsenic and Old Lace, opening March 2nd and runs till the 25th. The play runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, Sundays at 2pm. http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org/

March 15, 2018 – Karaoke Thursday at Murphys Historic Hotel –

March 15, 2018 – Nicholas Lefler at the Lucky Penny – Warm up this Winter season with the hottest music by Classical Spanish Guitarist – Nicholas Lefler, every Thursday night at The Lucky Penny! Dinner and music from 6-8pm every Thursday until March 29. – 209-890-3122

March 16, 2018 – Friday Night at Alchemy – Enjoy dinner and live music by Sequoia. Call 209-728-0700.

March 16, 2018 – Pre-Irish Day Open House and Tasting at Milliaire – We are offering a complimentary tasting for those who are in town for Murphys Irish Day! Because we appreciate you, our loyal customers, we are also providing delicious soup to complement our wines.

March 17, 2018 – Annual Irish Days Pancake Breakfast – Saturday from 8 until 10 am at First Congregational, United Church of Christ on the corner of Algiers and Church Streets in Murphys, CA. The menu includes pancakes, ham, scrambled eggs, juice, tea and coffee. Tickets may be ordered by calling the church office at 209-728-3141. They will be sold at the door; $8 for adults and $5 for children ten and under. Proceeds will go to various local and global charities supported by the Church.

March 17, 2018 – Live Music at Jazz Cellars from 1-4pm plus special tastings and case specials throughout the weekend.

March 17, 2018 – The Guy Dossi Band at the Lucky Penny – 9pm

March 17, 2018 – Nicholas Lefler at Indian Rock Vineyard – 1pm

March 17, 2018 – Grover Anderson at Newsome Harlow – 5pm

March 17, 2018 – Murphys Irish Day – Celebrate Murphys Irish Heritage with us on the third Saturday in March which will be on St. Patrick’s Day 2018 – Enjoy the Parade, Vendors, Live Entertainment and all the tasting, shopping and small-town fun that Murphys has to offer! Don’t forget to grab your raffle tickets for a chance to win a trip for two to Ireland.

March 18, 2018 – Cooking Classes at Ironstone Vineyards – All Things Irish – Time to up your cooking game with Ironstone Vineyards Chef Chip Roberts! Grab your pals and gather around our culinary center while you learn how to whip up everything from Super Bowl bites to a St. Patrick’s Day feast! There will be plenty of wine to go around. Bon Appetite! 11 am to 3 pm – Call 209-728-1251 for reservations.

March 18, 2018 – Pancake Breakfast – Native Sons of the Golden West Monthly Breakfast – 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. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee and hot chocolate will be served. The breakfast is served on the third Sunday of each month. For more information, call 209-728-8902.

March 18, 2018 – March Dinner Series at Magnolia Cooks – This demonstration and menu will teach the basics of cast iron use and care | Tasting-size portions of all menu items are served. Includes two glasses of wine