Posted by: John_Hamilton on 05/03/2013 08:52 AM
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What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 30 through May 10, 2013
Murphys, CA...May 24-25, 2013 - Memorial Day Weekend Sale at the Native Daughters - Friday and Saturday of Memorial Weekend, from 9-3 at 268 Main Street, Murphys. Outdoor booth space is available behind the hall in the parking lot. Spaces are 10' x 10' for $25; and are going fast! Native Daughters will be selling yard sale items inside the hall. The Daughters donate to many local organizations, as well as scholarships for our local youth, etc. To rent booth space, phone Erin at 209-728-3886.
Alchemy presents "Amateur Chef Sunday Night" - Are you an avid home cook and have ever wanted to cook one of your favorite, best, or traditional family recipes in a restaurant, with the help of a professional Chef, and then sell your dish as "Tonight's Special" to a restaurant full of people? If so, Alchemy's " Amateur Chef Sunday Night" is for you. Submit your recipes, along with photos and the recipe's story (if you have them) directly to Alchemy's Chef Jason Wright via e-mail. Jason will contact you with any questions. Every few weeks, he will choose a submission to be the featured dish. You will be contacted to come in and consult with Jason about your recipe. The Alchemy kitchen staff will take care of ordering the food and any of the hard prepping. The Sunday morning on which your dish will be featured, you may (but don't have to) come in to finish off the preparation with Jason. That night, your recipe will be Alchemy's Dinner Special. Invite your friends and anyone you want to impress. You will be encouraged to work with our servers to deliver each order of your featured dish to the table. This offer is open to individuals only, please; not couples or groups. To make a submission or ask further questions, contact Jason directly at mailto:jmwrightmegg@yahoo.com.
It Pays to Shop Local - The Ironstone Heritage Museum, Marisolio Tasting Bar and Creative Cookware each offer discounts on Tuesdays and Wednesdays while, on Wednesdays, Tea an' Tiques offers Calaveras residents & seniors as young as 65 a 10% discount on the purchase of any box or tin of TEA.. Restrictions apply but make sure to let them know you're a local when you're out supporting our local businesses.
Tuesdays in Murphys - Winemakers Night at Alchemy - every Tuesday night from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. As always, there is live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call 209.728.0700 for reservations.
Wednesdays & Thursdays in Murphys - Romantic Dinners for Two with Live Music at Angelos Steakhouse Italiano. Nicholas Lefler plays on
Thursdays from 7-9 pm. Call 209-728-9200 for more information.
Fridays at Alchemy - Matt Cullen Delivers style with pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond every Friday on the 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.
Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant - Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8 pm. Call 209-728-0107 for more information.
Fridays & 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 hours long 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. 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.
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.
April 30, 2013 - Emergency Preparedness Talk - A panel of local agency professionals, including Calaveras County Sheriff Gary Kuntz, Murphys Fire Chief Steve Kovacs, William Wennhold, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the Mark Twain Medical Center, and John Adams, who conducts seminars on being ready for an uncertain future, will focus on “Community Emergency Preparedness” when the Murphys Community Club hosts a Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, April 30, 7 p.m. in the Native Daughters Hall, 268 Main St., Murphys.
May 4, 2013 - Sierra Foothills Artisan Cheese and Wine Festival - Hosted by Lavender Ridge Vineyard on from 12pm - 4pm. Sample award winning artisan cheese from regional cheese producers while meeting the cheese makers themselves and learning about their cheese making process. Wine tasting and wine pairing will be offered by Lavender Ridge Vineyard and Coppermine Winery and will include their award-winning Rhone and Bordeaux varietals. Take a guided tour of the winery and caves and meet the winemaker Rich Gilpin who will be offering workshops on hand crafted wine making. Numerous additional workshops will be offered throughout the day and the event includes an artisan marketplace. For tickets and location, call the tasting room at (209)-728-2441 or visit their website at www.lavenderridgevineyard.com or email lavenderridgeevents@hotmail.com
May 4, 2013 - Artisan Cheese Making Class and Festival - Come learn hands on the art of making hand crafted cheese from cheese maker Sacha Laurin of Winters Cheese Co. Sacha will be demonstrating the art of making Camembert, Blue, Feta and Brie cheese and participants will take home their own cheese to ripen. The cheese making class will be held Saturday May 4th from 9am - 12pm and will include entry to the Sierra Foothills Artisan Cheese and Wine Festival immediately following, hosted by Lavender Ridge Vineyard. For tickets and location, call the tasting room at (209)-728-2441 or visit their website at www.lavenderridgevineyard.com or email lavenderridgeevents@hotmail.com
May 4, 2013 - Bodega del Sur's Carmesi Release Party in The Garden - We invite you to join us from 12 to 3 pm to celebrate the release and meet Marion, our 2009 Carmesi woman. She graces the bottle of a wonderful Tempranillo, Carnacha blend, the wine that honors women with a portion of each sale give to the Resource Connection of Calaveras County. Event includes, lunch, coffee and desert, silent auction and raffle. Proceeds benefit the Resource Connection. Call 209-728-9030 or visit http://bodegadelsur.com/ for more information.
May 4, 2013 - Take it To Heart Chili Cook Off at the Murphys Historic Hotel - Chili Tastings, Quirky Sides, Music by Plan B and More from 11 am to 2 pm. Awards and raffle at 2:30 pm. Sponsored by Soroptomist International of Calaveras County; proceeds provide free cholesterol screenings and scholarships.
May 4, 2013 - Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band at Twisted Oak - The first of this year's series of Folk at the Oak concerts under the stars at the Vallecito winery. Gates open at 6:30 pm. A special Mexican food dinner will be available for purchase, along with wine, popcorn, and soft drinks. Concert goers are welcome to bring their own picnics but we ask that no outside alcoholic beverages be brought in. Seating at Twisted Folk concerts is outdoor festival style, first-come, first-served – bring a low beach-type chair or a blanket. We’re on top of a hill and there is always an evening breeze – it can get a little chilly after dark so please plan ahead. Purchase tickets online twistedoak.com/concerts or call them at 209-736-9080.
May 7, 2013 - Mom's Day Out at Marisolio - Fondues and Dips. We will create a variety of fondues and unusual dips. We will demonstrate both savory and sweet fondues, and will introduce several dips you can make, including dukkah. Sit back and enjoy having us demo entrees, desserts, and appetizer. Class fee is $30. Call the store at 209-728-8853 to make reservations. Class is approximately 2 hours. A lovely morning out for all moms
May 10, 2013 - Girls Night Out at Ironstone - Wine Tasting, Shopping and Fun from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy shopping with your girlfriends some of your favorite local jewelry, makeup, gift and fashion vendors.
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