JULY 2010

Thursdays in July & August - Wren Cafe Small Plate Dinners - Wren Cafe will be open from 5-9 pm for small plate dinners.  The menu each week will be focused on food from a different part of the world...a kind of armchair culinary adventure.   July 1st will feature foods of Mexico.  Menus will be posted on the Wren Cafe & Catering Facebook page weekly so drop by and check out what she has planned.

July 20, 2010 - Winemaker's Night at Alchemy - Enjoy $5. glasses of featured wines, live music on the patio, and an innovative menu featuring fresh fish and housemade desserts every Tuesday from 4-8 pm.  Call 209-728-0700 or visit www.alchemymarket.com for more information.

July 22, 2010 –Knit Nights at Maisie Blue's Every Thursday 6-9pm.  Grab your projects (knit, crochet, quilting, sewing...whatever makes you happy) and join us for a few hours of chatting, crafting and meeting up with new and familiar faces. Coffee and tea are at hand to keep us fortified as we chat and craft together. The shop is located next door to Alchemy Market near the corner of Scott and Main Streets. Contact us at maisieblue@gmail.com for more information or call 728-8261.

July 23, 2010 - Farmers Market at Val du Vino Winery - Visit the Farmers Market every Friday from 4 pm to dusk from June through September.  The Val du Vino Winery is just a short walk from downtown Murphys on Main Street near the corner of Main Street and Murphys Grade Road.  Call 209-728-9911 or visit www.valduvino.com for more information.

July 23, 2010 - Faith Hill in Concert at the Ironstone Amphitheater - Check the Ironstone Vineyards website for more information

July 23, 2010 - Fridays at Stevenot - Join us at our Main Street Tasting Room from 5-8 pm for hors d'oeuvres and music.  Music by Singing Steve Johnson.  Contact them at jon@stevenotwinery.com or  209-728-0148 for more information

July 23, 2010 – 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.  The music is free, and there's room to dance.  Call 209-728-0700 for more information.

July 27, 2010 - Winemaker's Night at Alchemy - Enjoy $5. glasses of featured wines, live music on the patio, and an innovative menu featuring fresh fish and housemade desserts every Tuesday from 4-8 pm.  Call 209-728-0700 or visit www.alchemymarket.com for more information.

July 29, 2010 –Knit Nights at Maisie Blue's Every Thursday 6-9pm.  Grab your projects (knit, crochet, quilting, sewing...whatever makes you happy) and join us for a few hours of chatting, crafting and meeting up with new and familiar faces. Coffee and tea are at hand to keep us fortified as we chat and craft together. The shop is located next door to Alchemy Market near the corner of Scott and Main Streets. Contact us at maisieblue@gmail.com for more information or call 728-8261.

July 30, 2010 – Vineyard Tour and Barbeque.  For Complete details and to purchase your discounted pre-sale tickets, visit www.calaveraswines.org TODAY!

July 30, 2010 - Farmers Market at Val du Vino Winery - Visit the Farmers Market every Friday from 4 pm to dusk from June through September.  The Val du Vino Winery is just a short walk from downtown Murphys on Main Street near the corner of Main Street and Murphys Grade Road.  Call 209-728-9911 or visit www.valduvino.com for more information.

July 30, 2010 - Fridays at Stevenot - Join us at our Main Street Tasting Room from 5-8 pm for hors d'oeuvres and music.  Music by Singing Steve Johnson.  Contact them at jon@stevenotwinery.com or  209-728-0148 for more information

July 30, 2010 – 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.  The music is free, and there's room to dance.  Call 209-728-0700 for more information.

July 30 & 31 - Murphys Creek Theater presents Into the Woods through Sept 5th at the beautiful Amphitheatre at Albeno Munari Vineyard and Winery (formerly Stevenot) - With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, Into the Woods seamlessly combines elements from the classic Grimm's Brothers fairy tales in a darkly funny atmosphere. For tickets and information call 209.728.8422 or visit www.murphyscreektheatre.org.

July 31, 2010 - Tanner Vineyards Wine & Bike Adventure -plan your weekend with a Friday reservation for the CWA Vineyard Tour and BBQ followed by our featured Saturday wine and bike adventure!  Join us Saturday morning 7/31 for a wine and bike adventure with Wine and Bike Tours of Murphys and the Sierra Foothills.  There’s no better way to tour the vineyards and villages near our charming town of Murphys than from the seat of a bicycle.  $129.00 per person: includes a breath taking professionally guided bike ride in the morning, followed by a delicious gourmet wine and food pairing luncheon at Tanner Vineyards and a Wine & Bike Tours T-shirt!  Riders provide their own bikes - bike rental referrals are available.  For more information call (209) 890-6244, (530) 864-7891 or visit www.GetOnYourMARK.com.

July 31, 2010 - Cajun Fete at the Sheep Ranch Hotel - Scrumptious Cajun BBQ dinner between 6-7:30 pm. No-host bar, music by Tom Rigney & Flambeau. Silent Auction, frolic with free beads and ham it up when we take your complimentary candid photos. Purchase your tickets before July 1 for $50 each; $60 after. For more information visit www.calaverasarts.org or call 209-754-1774.

 

AUGUST 2010

Thursdays in August - Wren Cafe Small Plate Dinners - Wren Cafe will be open from 5-9 pm for small plate dinners.  The menu each week will be focused on food from a different part of the world...a kind of armchair culinary adventure.   July 1st will feature foods of Mexico.  Menus will be posted on the Wren Cafe & Catering Facebook page weekly so drop by and check out what she has planned.

August 1, 2010 REO Speedwagon & Pat Benatar at the Ironstone Amphitheater - Check the Ironstone Vineyards website for more information

August 3, 2010 - Winemaker's Night at Alchemy - Enjoy $5. glasses of featured wines, live music on the patio, and an innovative menu featuring fresh fish and housemade desserts every Tuesday from 4-8 pm.  Call 209-728-0700 or visit www.alchemymarket.com for more information.

August 5, 2010 –Knit Nights at Maisie Blue's Every Thursday 6-9pm.  Grab your projects (knit, crochet, quilting, sewing...whatever makes you happy) and join us for a few hours of chatting, crafting and meeting up with new and familiar faces. Coffee and tea are at hand to keep us fortified as we chat and craft together. The shop is located next door to Alchemy Market near the corner of Scott and Main Streets. Contact us at maisieblue@gmail.com for more information or call 728-8261.

August 6, 2010 – First Fridays in the Park - Live Music in Murphys Community Park! Murphys Community Club’s popular series this month features the music of Swing Gitane under the directions of Dan Kymytzky.  Friends and neighbors are invited to spend a relaxing summer’s evening in Murphys Community Park starting at 5:30 p.m. A smoked pork loin dinner prepared by Jeannine Hebel of Val du Vino Winery will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the sale of food, beer, wine from Val du Vino and other beverages help to maintain the park.  No admission charge.

August 6, 2010 - Farmers Market at Val du Vino Winery - Visit the Farmers Market every Friday from 4 pm to dusk from June through September.  The Val du Vino Winery is just a short walk from downtown Murphys on Main Street near the corner of Main Street and Murphys Grade Road.  Call 209-728-9911 or visit www.valduvino.com for more information.

August 6, 2010 – 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.  The music is free, and there's room to dance.  Call 209-728-0700 for more information.

August 6 & 7 - Murphys Creek Theater presents Into the Woods through Sept 5th at the beautiful Amphitheatre at Albeno Munari Vineyard and Winery (formerly Stevenot) - With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, Into the Woods seamlessly combines elements from the classic Grimm's Brothers fairy tales in a darkly funny atmosphere. For tickets and information call 209.728.8422 or visit www.murphyscreektheatre.org.

August 7, 2010 - Vines & Hoses Fundraiser for the Murphys Firefighters Association at Twisted Oak Winery in Vallecito - Luau style dinner (pork with traditional Hawaiian sides), DJ, dancing and live and silent auctions.  Tickets are $50/person or $400 for a table of ten and can be purchased at the Firehouse at 37 Jones Street.  Join our firefighters for this first annual event.

August 10, 2010 - Winemaker's Night at Alchemy - Enjoy $5. glasses of featured wines, live music on the patio, and an innovative menu featuring fresh fish and housemade desserts every Tuesday from 4-8 pm.  Call 209-728-0700 or visit www.alchemymarket.com for more information.

August 12, 2010 –Knit Nights at Maisie Blue's Every Thursday 6-9pm.  Grab your projects (knit, crochet, quilting, sewing...whatever makes you happy) and join us for a few hours of chatting, crafting and meeting up with new and familiar faces. Coffee and tea are at hand to keep us fortified as we chat and craft together. The shop is located next door to Alchemy Market near the corner of Scott and Main Streets. Contact us at maisieblue@gmail.com for more information or call 728-8261.

August 13, 2010 - Farmers Market at Val du Vino Winery - Visit the Farmers Market every Friday from 4 pm to dusk from June through September.  The Val du Vino Winery is just a short walk from downtown Murphys on Main Street near the corner of Main Street and Murphys Grade Road.  Call 209-728-9911 or visit www.valduvino.com for more information.

August 13, 2010 – 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.  The music is free, and there's room to dance.  Call 209-728-0700 for more information.

August 13 & 14 - Murphys Creek Theater presents Into the Woods through Sept 5th at the beautiful Amphitheatre at Albeno Munari Vineyard and Winery (formerly Stevenot) - With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, Into the Woods seamlessly combines elements from the classic Grimm's Brothers fairy tales in a darkly funny atmosphere. For tickets and information call 209.728.8422 or visit www.murphyscreektheatre.org.

August 14, 2010 - August Dinner at Chatom Vineyards - Our August Dinner is going to be fun and delicious! We hope you can join us for this authentic Italian experience--served family-style! Dinner will be catered by Peter Speno of Il Rifugio and music will be provided by Over the Edge (www.overtheedgemusic.com). Reservations required. The outdoor acoustics are the best anywhere. Incredible wines, food and OTE mellifluous-osity!  Contact Chatom Vineyards at 800-435-8852

August 14, 2010 ZZ Top and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts at the Ironstone Amphitheater - Check the Ironstone Vineyards website for more information

August 17, 2010 - Winemaker's Night at Alchemy - Enjoy $5. glasses of featured wines, live music on the patio, and an innovative menu featuring fresh fish and housemade desserts every Tuesday from 4-8 pm.  Call 209-728-0700 or visit www.alchemymarket.com for more information.

August 19, 2010 - Murphys Classic Car Cruise Nights in Downtown Murphys, sponsored by the Murphys-Angels Lions Club - 6 to 9pm. 3rd of 3 cruise nights. Bring your classic car downtown & join the local fun. Hang out in beautiful historic Murphys & enjoy raffles, fun & 50's music by local DJ, "Decade Music". Some shops & restaurants will be open. Absolutely free, everyone is welcome. More info: (209) 728-9971

August 19, 2010 –Knit Nights at Maisie Blue's Every Thursday 6-9pm.  Grab your projects (knit, crochet, quilting, sewing...whatever makes you happy) and join us for a few hours of chatting, crafting and meeting up with new and familiar faces. Coffee and tea are at hand to keep us fortified as we chat and craft together. The shop is located next door to Alchemy Market near the corner of Scott and Main Streets. Contact us at maisieblue@gmail.com for more information or call 728-8261.

August 20, 2010 - Farmers Market at Val du Vino Winery - Visit the Farmers Market every Friday from 4 pm to dusk from June through September.  The Val du Vino Winery is just a short walk from downtown Murphys on Main Street near the corner of Main Street and Murphys Grade Road.  Call 209-728-9911 or visit www.valduvino.com for more information.

August 20, 2010 – 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.  The music is free, and there's room to dance.  Call 209-728-0700 for more information.

August 20, 2010 - BB King, Al Green & Buddy Guy at the Ironstone Amphitheater - Check the Ironstone Vineyards website for more information

August 20 & 21 - Murphys Creek Theater presents Into the Woods through Sept 5th at the beautiful Amphitheatre at Albeno Munari Vineyard and Winery (formerly Stevenot) - With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, Into the Woods seamlessly combines elements from the classic Grimm's Brothers fairy tales in a darkly funny atmosphere. For tickets and information call 209.728.8422 or visit www.murphyscreektheatre.org.

August 21, 2010 - Shrimp Feed at Murphys Community Park - Listen to live music with Plan B while enjoying a shrimp feed in the park!

August 24, 2010 - Winemaker's Night at Alchemy - Enjoy $5. glasses of featured wines, live music on the patio, and an innovative menu featuring fresh fish and housemade desserts every Tuesday from 4-8 pm.  Call 209-728-0700 or visit www.alchemymarket.com for more information.

August 26, 2010 –Knit Nights at Maisie Blue's Every Thursday 6-9pm.  Grab your projects (knit, crochet, quilting, sewing...whatever makes you happy) and join us for a few hours of chatting, crafting and meeting up with new and familiar faces. Coffee and tea are at hand to keep us fortified as we chat and craft together. The shop is located next door to Alchemy Market near the corner of Scott and Main Streets. Contact us at maisieblue@gmail.com for more information or call 728-8261.

August 27, 2010 - Farmers Market at Val du Vino Winery - Visit the Farmers Market every Friday from 4 pm to dusk from June through September.  The Val du Vino Winery is just a short walk from downtown Murphys on Main Street near the corner of Main Street and Murphys Grade Road.  Call 209-728-9911 or visit www.valduvino.com for more information.

August 27, 2010 – 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.  The music is free, and there's room to dance.  Call 209-728-0700 for more information.

August 28, 2010 - Newsome-Harlow Big John Zin Vertical Tasting 7pm. 9 vintages of Big John, the wine that put us on the map. The Party members only, rsvp to wines@nhvino.com

August 31, 2010 - Winemaker's Night at Alchemy - Enjoy $5. glasses of featured wines, live music on the patio, and an innovative menu featuring fresh fish and housemade desserts every Tuesday from 4-8 pm.  Call 209-728-0700 or visit www.alchemymarket.com for more information.