Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2012 10:54 AM
Updated by: thepinetree on 09/18/2012 11:05 AM
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What’s Happening in Murphys this Week September 18 through October 6, 2012
Murphys, CA..It Pays to Shop Local - The Ironstone Heritage Museum, Marisolio Tasting Bar and Creative Cookware each offer discounts on Tuesdays and Wednesdays while Tea an' Tiques offers discounts on Mondays and Tuesdays. Restrictions apply but make sure to let them know you're a local when you're out supporting our local businesses. This Summer at Black Sheep Winery - The Black Sheep Winery Tasting Room will be featuring the artwork of local photographer Bernadette Callen throughout the summer. Come in and view Bernadette's photographs of the spectacular beauty of California's Sierras and North Coast, and enjoy some of Black Sheep's award winning wines such as the Double Gold and Best of Class 2009 Grenache and the State Fair Gold Medal winning 2008 Amador Co. Zinfandel....
At Cactus Jack's Dawghouse this Summer - Join us for a hot dog & the Giants Game on Fridays, come back
for the music from 9 pm to 2 pm on Saturday evenings and don't miss Family Karaoke on Sundays from 6 to 10
pm.
Tuesdays in Murphys - Winemaker's Night at Alchemy - Live music, delicious
food and great wine. Call 209.728.0700 for reservations.
Fridays at Alchemy - Matt Cullen Delivers style with pop, country and jazz vocal
performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond every Friday on our 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
Thursdays & Saturdays in Murphys - Local Food Tours - Join Murphys Food and Wine Tours every Friday
and Saturday from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Each tour is approximately three hour and covers 1.5 miles of
walking along historic Main Street in Murphys and the surrounding streets. At least 8 food stops are included
and enough food is enjoyed to be considered a full meal. You’ll get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-
tumble past. It's an adventure for the mind and palate! Tickets for the Murphys Food and Wine Tour can be
purchased online by visiting Local-Food-Tours.com or by calling 800-407-8918 directly.
Fridays & Saturday in Murphys- Zucca After Hours Wine Bar -Friday and Saturday nights,
our garden will be open from 5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Pick your favorite seat
and enjoy our wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines.
Enjoy live music on select nights.
Saturdays in Murphys - Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at
no charge on Saturday mornings at 10 am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact
Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm dates and times or to set up a tour for a group of 12 or
more
September 18, 2012 - "CUBA AND ITS SPANISH ROOTS" at Marisolio - From
the island of Jose Marti, "Guantanamera," cigars, sugar cane and rum, our Cuban
guest instructor, Betty Hogan, presents two culture-filled classes with authentic, great
food. September 18, 2012. 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Sign up early by stopping by the
shop or calling 209-728-8853.
September 19, 2012 - Live Music at Gold Country Roasters - Enjoy acoustic
grooves and good vibes by Jens Jarvie along with coffee, espresso drinks, smoothies
and pastries from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Send your Murphys based events to info@visitmurphys.com
Please have them in by Monday
September 20, 2012 - Classic Car Show and Cruise Night at the Murphys Historic Hotel! - This is our last
car show of the season so try to make it down. The cars come rolling in at 530 ish and all Classics are welcome!
Live D.J., Cash Raffle, Cold Drinks & Great Food! This is a Free event and all ages are welcome.
September 22, 2012 – Concours D’Elegance at Ironstone Vineyards. - Come check out the 300+ antique
and classic cars that will be here from 10 am to 4:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Central and Northern California FFA
and 4-H youth activities.
September 22, 2012 - Fishing Gear Appraisal at the Ironstone Heritage Museum - FREE antique
fishing gear appraisal clinic presented by Fishing Collectible expert, Bert Kronnick. Bring your antique fishing
gear down to Ironstone’s Heritage Museum from 11-3 p.m.
September 22, 2012 - Bushwalla is Back at Twisted Oak - Bushwalla
(aka Billy Galewood) began performing in musical theater at the early age
of nine. At 18 he was studying theater at the American Musical & Dramatic
Academy in New York City, supporting himself as a street performer by
incorporating such feats as juggling, magic, face-balancing, and fire-
breathing. Today, Bushwalla's sound has evolved into a unique blend of
acoustic hip-hop, folk, and funk with a soul deeply rooted in authenticity
and optimism. Show starts at 7 pm. Visit
http://www.twistedoak.com/events for more information.
September 28, 2012 - Cioppino Night at the Murphys Historic Hotel - Guess What's Back??? CIOPPINO!!!
Yes Cioppino is finally back and reservations are highly recommended. Cioppino is our house made fresh seafood
stew with a light tomato broth base. So Good! The price is $22.95 per person which includes a garden salad to
start along with endless bowls of Cioppino and fresh garlic bread. To make your Reservations please call 209-
728-3444
September 29, 2012 - Celebrate Bodega del Sur Winery’s 5th Year
Anniversary from 1:00-4:00pm at The Garden across from the Black Bart
Theatre. The day will be filled with music, great food, and wonderful wine. Be
the first to taste Bodega del Sur’s latest wine release, 2008 Reserve Tempranillo.
The Tempranillo is Bodega del Sur’s flagship wine garnering awards from its first
introduction in 2008. We expect no less from the 2008 Reserve Tempranillo.
Pedro Sermeño will have you up and dancing. His repertoire includes traditional
Latin music like Bolero, Cumbia, Folk, and Ranchera. Chef Jason from Alchemy
Restaurant wowed our guests with his delicious food and outstanding
presentation at the first wine club appreciation event for Bodega del Sur and for
our 5th year anniversary and he will be with doing it again for our anniversary.
Tickets are on sale now at the Tasting Room or call (209) 728-9030.
October 6, 2012 - Grape Stomp & Gold Rush Street Faire, Murphys - Celebrate the 19th anniversary of the
Calaveras Grape Stomp & Gold Rush Street Faire, from 9:30 am to 5 pm in the historic Gold Rush town of
Murphys, hosted by the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance. There is no charge to attend the event. Visit
calaverasgrapestomp.com or call 209-754-0127 or 209-728-9467. For information regarding the Gold Rush
Street Faire please email urphysgoldrushstreetfaire@yahoo.com or call their vendor coordinator, Chloe, at 209-
728-8581.
October 6, 2012 - Native Sons Pancake Breakfast - The Native Sons OF The Golden West Chefs will be on
hand to serve their great Pancake breakfast for Grape Stop and Street Faire attendees. This special edition of
their breakfast is in addition to the monthly breakfast held the third Sunday of each month. Chairman Bert Abreo
invites all who participate in or attend these events to enjoy the all you can eat breakfast of pancakes, scrambled
eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice and coffee. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at
the Native Sons Hall. The Native Sons of The Golden West was established in 1875 as an organization whose
mission is to preserve California History. For more information or to learn how to join the NSGW, contact the
NSGW at 728-8902 or visit their web site at www.nsgw.org/
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