The Tent Is Coming! Get Your Tickets Now for the 2023 Bear Valley Music Festival! Bear Valley, CA...The snow is melting and excitement is in the air as we prepare for the tent to arrive. If you still need to purchase your tickets or season subscriptions, don't delay; Some shows are almost SOLD OUT, and we wouldn't want you to miss out. To learn more about the 2023 season, click here to watch a short video put together by our music director, Alexander Mickeltwhate!
Visit www.bearvalleymusic.org or call (209) 588-7344 to purchase tickets. If you'd rather, come by the office between 10 and 4 Monday through Sunday and meet some of the amazing staff that are here to help make our 55th season the best ever!
ROMANTIC BEAR VALLEY - THURSDAY, AUGUST 3
Back by popular demand, Mads Tolling is returning to Bear Valley this summer. With the orchestra, he will play a work that turns the Vivaldi's Four Seasons upside down and inside out: Max Richeter's Vivaldi Re-Composed. We are so excited that he is returning to Bear Valley and playing a work that takes a masterpiece and shows a whole new way of understanding and experiencing it. What better place to explore like this than in Bear Valley!
Bear Valley Music Festival is a non-profit organization and has been able to exist for 55 years only because of generous donations of time and money from our community. Ticket sales cover just half of our expenses, so every contribution makes a difference. You can donate online by clicking here, or add a donation to your ticket purchase. If you have time to volunteer, we have many roles from ushering to pouring wine to selling merchandise to providing hospitality for musicians; learn more here.
Bear Valley Music Festival (Federal ID #23-7083360) is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Bear Valley Music Festival
P. O. Box 5068
Bear Valley, CA 95223
Moran Road Closure for Road Improvement Project August 1st - 4th Arnold, CA...Please be advised that Moran Road will be closed to through traffic from Tuesday, August 1st through Friday, August 4th. The road closures will take place between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Tuesday through Friday. The road will re-open to local traffic at 4:30 PM daily.
Moran Road will be closed as follows:
8/1/23 – 8/2/23 Closed between Segale Road and Love Creek Road
8/3/23 – 8/4/23 Closed between Love Creek Road and Lightning Lane
During the daily road closures local traffic will be required to use an alternate route. Emergency service vehicles will be able to enter the work zone.
Please follow designated detour routes and all instructions provided by on site personnel.
If you have any questions or need to report urgent road related issues, please call Calaveras County Public Works Department at (209) 754-6401, during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm).
After regular business hours please contact the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office at (209) 754-6500 (non-emergency phone number).
Moran Road, Arnold
Road Closure: Road Improvement Project
8/1/23 – 8/4/23 from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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Shrek The Musical Jr. This Weekend at Bret Harte Theater Angels Camp, CA...Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical Jr., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairytale, Shrek Jr. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Join a talented cast of over 30 youth actors as CSTARS Kids presents its 25th production! One weekend only, August 4 thru 6th.
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Angels Camp Farmers Market Angels Camp, CA...Join us for the 2023 Angels Camp Certified Farmers Market season opener! Presented by the Angels Camp Business Association. This will be our 18th season and due to the upcoming renovation of Utica Park, we will be gathering at the Angels Camp Museum each Friday night. We are so excited about this great partnership for the 2023 season.
This year marks a farm-focused reboot of the market with the addition of new farmers as well as even more local artisanal foods.
We are excited to be an even more consistent local marketplace that brings local fresh food to the community.
Each week you will also find locally made craft goods, live music and our Market Bar.
Some items to note:
• Parking is available next door at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and on the street.
•The Market entrance will be located at the gate between the church parking lot and the museum.
•Outside food and drink are not permitted inside the market, with the exception of 1 water bottle per person.
•Coolers/ice chests are not permitted inside the market.
•Pets are not permitted inside the market. (Except for TRAINED, medical lifesaving animals).
For more information, please email: Angelscampfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
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The Pine Top Boogie Band is First Fridays Concert in the Park! Murphys, CA...The annual First Friday Concert in the Park series, hosted by Murphys Community Club, will continue with the Pine Top Boogie Band who are not strangers to our area playing at Brice Station, The Lube Room and Ironstone and are sure to bring some great energy! The Pine Top Boogie Band is a collection of seasoned musicians who rock their own special styles, Boogie Woogie, Blues, Country and Soul. Cody Newsome on keyboard puts the Boogie Woogie in the band, Debbie Patterson adds the sweet country vocals, acoustic guitar and bass, Jerry Patterson plays bass, harmonica and sings the Blues and Jeff Chadwick on drums and vocals with soul and Mark Furtado on guitar to hold it all together!
From June to September, First Fridays in the Park have featured performances by a variety of musical groups playing by the familiar Gazebo starting at 5:30 p.m. Friends and neighbors are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and enjoy a small town America gathering in the cool confines of Murphys Community Park.
The Park’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) permit prohibits the bringing of wine or liquor into the Park but wine and beer will be available with the proceeds going to the Murphys Community Club and back to the Park. Each event will have a community sponsor with Murphys Irish Pub and Proper Pruning sponsoring this August 4th concert and The V Bistro will be cookin up bratwurst on a hoagie bun with sauerkraut, potato salad all the fixins and watermelon all for $15.
Our First Friday concert series will conclude on September1st featuring a local favorite, Cantamos with catering by Murphys Historic Hotel. The Park will also be the site for the Calaveras Arts Council’s Music in the Parks performance August 2nd starting at 6:30. Murphys Community Club will again host the second year of Oktoberfest in Murphys Park on October 14th. There is no admission charge and ample free parking available nearby. Donations to help maintain the Park are always gratefully received.
Murphys Community Park is located on Algiers Street in historic downtown Murphys. Membership in the Murphys Community Club is open to everyone and contributions are tax deductible.
For further information call 728-8093, or email us at mcc95247@gmail.com or visit us at murphyspark.com.
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Mt. Aloha Shop Rides, Every Friday at 5:30pm! Avery, CA...FRIDAY SHOP RIDES ARE BACK!! Its been quite the winter and we are so excited to be back on the dirt. Join us for shop rides throughout the summer, every Friday at 5:30. Meet at the shop.
As of right now we do NOT have a shuttle so be prepared to either hop in with a fellow rider or help drive to the top. All shop rides end at Mountain Aloha!
We encourage the youngsters BUT be prepared to have a parent or guardian drive you to the top.
All rides range between 4-8 miles depending on the group. Intermediate - Advanced recommended.
Looking forward to riding with you all 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Everett & April
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Blockbuster Classical Tonight at Bear Valley Music Festival Bear Valley, CA...Bear Valley friend and international piano superstar Olga Kern returns to perform Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto. What better to follow the Emperor Concerto than Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 which is a journey from darkness to light. It is hard to believe that this masterpiece was created during a time in the composer’s life when he was experiencing immense self-doubt. It makes the work feel that much more triumphant!
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor”
Patti LaBelle & Gladys Knight at Ironstone Amphitheater Murphys, CA...Get ready for an unforgettable night of soulful magic as two legendary divas, Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight, join forces for an extraordinary performance at the renowned Ironstone Amphitheater on August 4th, 2023. These iconic voices, known for their powerful range and captivating stage presence, will come together in a once-in-a-lifetime event that promises to leave you breathless.
Patti LaBelle, the Queen of Rock and Soul, brings her unparalleled energy and dynamic vocals to the stage. With hits like “Lady Marmalade” and “If Only You Knew,” Patti has charmed audiences for decades with her soul-stirring performances and electrifying stage presence. Prepare to be mesmerized as she belts out her timeless classics, leaving you begging for more.
But that’s not all! Sharing the stage with Patti is the Empress of Soul herself, Gladys Knight. With her velvety-smooth voice and heartfelt delivery, Gladys has enchanted generations with unforgettable hits like “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye).” Get ready to be transported to another world as Gladys takes you on a musical journey through her illustrious career.
This historic collaboration between Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight is a match made in musical heaven. Their remarkable chemistry and mutual respect for each other’s talent promise a show that will leave you spellbound. From powerful ballads to high-energy anthems, these two icons will ignite the stage, creating an atmosphere of pure magic that will reverberate throughout the Ironstone Amphitheater.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event! Secure your tickets now at ticketmaster.com and witness the once-in-a-lifetime spectacle of Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight in a mesmerizing display of soulful brilliance. Get ready to groove, dance, and sing along as these legendary divas create an unforgettable night of music that will be etched in your heart forever.
