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All Day The 2019 Calaveras County Airport Fly-In & Open House
San Andreas, CA...On Saturday April 27th Calaveras Airport and the Mother Lode Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) chapter 484 will be hosting our annual open house and Fly-In. For more than 20 years now this event is popular with our local community and for many California pilots who fly in just to relax, eat, and enjoy their day here in the scenic Mother Lode.



We will have classic cars on display along with the Mountain RC club's static display of their radio controlled airplanes. Antique, classic, and experimental aircraft will fly in to participate in our airport day event. We start the day with a pancake breakfast offered by Tri-Dam Lions Club. Our EAA chapter 484 will host a BBQ lunch and the Murphy's Boy Scout Troop 473 will be serving up hot dogs.

Musical entertainment will be provided throughout the day starting with “The Calaveras Community Band” followed by “The Rusty Rockers”.

We are expecting Cal Fire and the Highway Patrol to set up information booths. Cal Fire will have a fire truck display. CHP is planning to fly in a helicopter to put on display along with one of their patrol cars.
Very popular are the scenic airplane rides offered throughout the day starting around 8:30am. Our local pilots donate their time, fuel, and airplanes for the wonderful experience of viewing the Mother Lode from the air. Tickets sell out early and the line gets long so come out for breakfast and enjoy an early morning flight!

A nominal donation for the airplane rides of $10 for children and $20 for adults goes to our EAA chapter 484 for their scholarship fund. These funds are given to aspiring youths in our Young Eagles Program that desire to pursue an aviation career. The national EAA organization has flown over 2 million kids between the ages of 8-17. Our EAA chapter 484 hosts a Young Eagle Flight event each month between May and October.

Make Calaveras Airport you destination for the day! For more information you can contact Kathy Zancanella at 209-736-2501 or by email at zancanellak@yahoo.com
All Day Spring Photography Contest at New Melones Lake!
Tuttletown, CA...The Bureau of Reclamation announces the third annual spring photography contest at New Melones Lake. The contest is only open to amateur photographers and the deadline for submissions is June 3, 2019. The photo contest has three categories: landscape, flora/fauna, and recreation. Participants may submit one photograph per category. All photographs must be from the New Melones Lake Recreation Area, taken in 2019, and must be in their original, un-edited form.


Two photographs from each category will be selected and the winning photographers will be awarded a two-night camping certificate for New Melones Lake. One photograph will be selected as “Best of Show,” and the winner will receive a New Melones Lake Annual Pass. The winning photographs will be announced by July 4, 2019.

Please submit photographs to Joshua Pelham at jpelham@usbr.gov, and include: the photographer’s name, contact information, location of the photograph and photographic category of each picture. For more information, contact Joshua at 209-536-9094 ext. 236.

The photographer retains their rights to the photograph; however, they grant Reclamation (and those authorized by Reclamation) a royalty-free, world-wide, perpetual, non-exclusive license to publicly display, distribute, reproduce, and create works of the entries, in whole or in part, in any media now existing or later developed, for any Reclamation purpose, including, but not limited to, advertising and promotion, website, exhibition, and commercial products, including, but not limited to Reclamation publications. Any photograph reproduced will be given photograph credit as Bureau of Reclamation.

The New Melones Lake Administration office and Visitor Center and Museum is located at 6850 Studhorse Flat Road, Sonora, CA 95370. For additional information call the Visitor Center at 209-536-9543 (TTY 800-877-8339) or visit https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/newmelones/index.html

Visit our website at http://www.usbr.gov. Follow us on Twitter @USBR and @ReclamationCVP.
All Day The Importance of Being Earnest at The Metropolitan
San Andreas, CA...The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People, by Oscar Wilde, is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personæ to escape burdensome social obligations. The comedy features local actors, Sean M. Lewis, Matthew Hobgood, Vickie Hall, Bailey Hoffman, Kathy Mazzaferro, Beverly Woodland Daly, Stephen Daly, Kaiya Hall, and Colton Maravelias. It is directed by Cyndie Klorer, stage managed by Missie Maury, and costumed by Ann Mazzaferro.





The Importance of Being Earnest opens at The Metropolitan at 59 Main Street in San Andreas on April 19 & 20, 2019. Dinner theater option begins at 5:00 PM. Performance begins at 7:00 PM. Additional performances will be April 26, 27, and a Sunday matinee on April 28. Reservations are required for dinner shows.

For reservations, call 209-754-5555, or visit www.4thwalltroupe.com.

Online tickets available:
https://earnest.bpt.me/
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM What’s Happening in Murphys for April 23-30, 2019
Murphys, CA...What’s Happening April 23-30, 2019. Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys from February to October. 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 Tim Chisholm at (209) 728-8511 to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups. No tours on event days!


April 23, 2019 – Winemakers Night at Alchemy - Enjoy live music by Ras Beeken Dan while sipping Stevenot wines. Call (209) 728-0700 for reservations.

April 24, 2019 – Trivia Night at Murphys Pourhouse - Join the Murphys Pourhouse every Wednesday at 6:00pm for Trivia Night with trivia master, Jeff Carrico! Bring a team, join a team, or compete solo every week to win prizes! Fun for all ages!

April 24-28, 2019 – Complimentary Winery Tours at Ironstone Vineyards - Complimentary Public Tour available all year, Wednesday–Sunday at 1:30pm. Guests meet in the Tasting Room. Tour generally lasts about 45 minutes.

April 25, 2019 – The Thursday Night Experiment at Murphys Irish Pub - Anthony Delaney from 6-9 pm

April 26, 2019 – Totally Twisted Friday at Twisted Oak Main Street Tasting Room – Live music by Alan Drown from 5-8 pm. Wine available by the bottle or glass and food available from Mary’s Taco Truck. They’ll be back outside, weather allowing.

April 26, 2019 – Friday Night Music at Alchemy – Anthony Delaney will be performing from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Call (209) 728-0700 for reservations.

April 26-27, 2019 – Murphys Irish Pub gets Lively on Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30-9:30 pm.

April 27, 2019 – Taste of Calaveras – A Food, Wine & Art Experience – 12-4 pm at Ironstone Vineyards – Presented by the Angels Camp Business Association.

April 27, 2019 – Third Annual Mutt March and Muttminster Dog Show – Saturday from 11 am to noon and beyond in the Murphys Community Park. Bring your favorite mutt(s) for a fun-filled event for both pets and owners. Each pooch will receive a free goody bag with their $10/pet event registration fee. Arrive before 11 to participate in the walk out to Ironstone.

April 27, 2019 – Calaveras County Airport Open House and Fly-In - It’s an eclectic day of fancy planes, entertainment and your chance to take the family for a plane ride for just a few dollars. Think of it like a car show for airplanes, where plane owners from around the region fly in for the day and line up on the tarmac for spectators to admire and step inside. Oh, and of course, it also includes a classic car show, and live music. Meanwhile, local pilots will be ferrying passengers up into the sky for 15-minute rides, throughout the day experimental and specialty planes will be performing flyovers and Mountain Flyer’s Radio Control Club display model airplanes Admission is free but there is a small fee ($5 for kids, $10 for adults) for plane rides, and that goes to help fund the local Young Eagles Program, which gives people ages 8-17 the chance to go flying with volunteer pilots. Meals throughout the day from a variety of Calaveras County non-profits include a pancake breakfast, and chicken-in-a-barrel. For more information, please call 209-736-2501.

April 28, 2019 – Sunday Funday Mimosas at Milliaire Tasting Room - Celebrate the bubbly side of Milliaire! Enjoy a Mimosa out on our Creekside Patio or in our Tasting Room and start your Sunday off right. Cheers!

April 29, 2019 – Winetastic Dinner with Twisted Oak Wines at the Murphys Grille - Twisted Oak Winery will pair their wines with dishes from Murphys Grille’s regular delicious dinner menu. The winemaker will be at the Grille to share the winemaking process with you. Come learn the tips behind wine and food pairing in a friendly setting while talking to an expert winemaker. Glasses of Twisted Oak Winery’s featured wines will be greatly discounted for your enjoyment. Pair with the food selections or simply go rogue and drink with anything! Also receive 50% off one appetizer per table. Please inform your server that you would like to participate in the Winetastic Dinner to receive the discounts. Reservations highly recommended. Dinner held from 5pm to 8pm. Call or visit https://www.facebook.com/MurphysGrilleRestaurant/ 209-728-8800 ~ 380 Main Street, Murphys

April 30, 2019 - Winemakers Night at Alchemy - Enjoy live music by the Slade River Band while sipping Newsome Harlow wines. Call (209) 728-0700 for reservations.

May 2, 2019 – Thriving Every Other Thursday at Outer Aisle - Every other Thursday we celebrate diversity, nutrition, and artistry – you can enjoy a meal and shop the produce market for seasonal ingredients beginning at 6 pm. Call 209-728-1164 for more information or visit outeraislefoods.com

May 2, 2018 – Murphys Business Association Monthly Meeting – Business owners, staff and other interested persons are welcome to join the Murphys Business Association at 8:30 am to discuss topics of interest in Murphys.
Visit MurphysLiveMusic on Facebook for more events from Copperopolis to Bear Valley.
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Agents of Discovery Digital Scavenger Hunt in Columbia
Columbia, CA...Columbia State Historic Park is proud to present a new, exciting opportunity for students and families to learn about the historic town’s rich history. The park now boasts its own virtual scavenger hunt game, Agents of Discovery, which teaches the history of the town through scattered clues and historical photos.


Bring your family and join us for our Agents of Discovery kickoff event at Columbia State Historic Park on April 27th from 10AM to 2PM to help us launch this exciting new feature. Receive a special prize for playing the game between 10AM and 2PM. The museum on Main Street will have free devices to use for gameplay and at 1:00PM, the park will offer a special behind the scenes tour.

This virtual scavenger hunt is free and geared toward children aged 7-12. The app can be downloaded on any smart phone through the app store by searching for “Agents of Discovery”.

For more information about this kick-off event or to find out more information about the game please contact Amber Stegner at (209) 536-2913 or amber.stegner@parks.ca.gov.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Macrame at Artsy Parts Arnold
4/27 10:00 am to Noon $40 A few knots is all it takes! Let's make this gorgeous wall hanging to learn the basic knots and principals of creating your own artistic and decorative piece. https://squareup.com/store/artsy-parts/item/macrame-wall-hanging-beginner
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM Calaveras County Master Gardeners Open Garden & Plant Sale
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Master Gardeners’ Demonstration Garden will be open on Saturday, April 27 from 10AM – 1PM. Plant sale 10AM -12 ~ Rain or Shine. The Demonstration Garden is located at the County Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. Happy Soil = Happy Garden! The foundation of all gardening lies in the soil. We can enhance the fertility of our soil and improve the soil structure by employing simple techniques. We will discuss these techniques along with methods to evaluate soil types.



Find answers to your home gardening questions, including plant and pest problems. When the garden is not open, home gardening assistance is offered by Master Gardeners through the help line at: 209-754-2880. The public may leave a message regarding a problem and a Master Gardener will return the call.

The Demonstration Garden is a project of the Calaveras County Master Gardeners whose primary goal is to educate the public about home gardening. Proceeds from plant sales support the Master Gardener’s education programs and maintenance of the Demonstration Garden. For additional details contact the UC Cooperative Extension office at (209) 754-6477 or visit the UC Cooperative Extension website: http://cecentralsierra.ucanr.edu/
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Old Timers Museum Walking Tours Are Every Saturday at 10am.
Murphys, CA...Each Saturday morning the Old Timers Museum in Murphys offers a historical walking tour of Murphys. No reservation necessary. Meet at the Museum, 470 Main St, Murphys, across from the Hotel 10 am. Walk is 1-1/12 hours.


A stroll down tree-lined Main Street transports visitors back to the mid-1800s with buildings bearing thick stone walls, iron shutters and pastoral gardens with white picket fences. Once you experience the charm and hospitality of Murphys, the historic “Queen of the Sierra”, you’ll want to come back again and again!

Rich in Gold Rush History, Murphys today is a vibrant, thriving community of over 2,000 residents. Many of the surrounding hillsides are rich with the fine wine grapes grown in our area. Murphys offers wineries, art galleries, live theater, eclectic shops, fine restaurants, charming hotels and B&B’s as well as a multitude of outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities.

Murphys’ colorful past came alive in 1848 when John and Daniel Murphy established a trading post and gold mining operation in the area that is now their namesake. True entrepreneurs with the luck of the Irish, they were a part of the very first immigrant party – the Stephens-Townsend-Murphy families – to successfully bring wagons over the Sierra in 1844, paving the way for westward migration. John and Daniel’s cries of “Gold!” were among the first heard in California. It is reported that the brothers took two million dollars in gold ore from the Murphys Diggins in one year’s time, making them millionaires before the age of 25. The sizzling Gold Rush camp of Murphys also played host to President Grant, Mark Twain and Black Bart. And in some circles, to an even more famous chap – a young, inquisitive lad who literally changed the scientific world, Dr. Albert Michelson.

Our friendly residents invite you to revisit the past while exploring the “new” upscale Murphys. Guided walking tours of the town’s many historic buildings including the home of Albert Michelson, the first American Nobel Prize winner, are conducted every Saturday at 10:00 a.m., starting in front of the Old Timers Museum on Main Street.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Town Tours of Columbia State Historic Park Every Weekend!
Columbia, CA...Enjoy an hour-long walking tour of town led by a park staff member or docent. See the actual gold discovery site, learn about the buildings and early merchants of Columbia. Sponsored by The Friends Of Columbia SHP. Visit their website here for more information. Town Tours are every Saturday & Sunday starting at 11 am. Meet at the office on Main Street & State St Columbia, CA 95310

12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Get Your Tickets for Taste of Calaveras 2019 at Ironstone Vineyards (A Few Photos From The Past)
Murphys, CA...The Angels Camp Business Association invites you to the 13th Annual Taste of Calaveras. Taking place on April 27th, 2019 at Ironstone Vineyards, this cherished event showcases the food, wine and art from our incredibly county. Guests will receive a commemorative wine glass, and tastings from 25+ local restaurants and wineries all under one roof. Calaveras artists and crafters will displaying and selling their work along with live music from local musician Nicholas Lefler, a silent auction and demonstrations.



























Tickets are $50 in advance, or $55 at the gate. Tickets can be purchased by visiting TasteofCalaveras.com or by calling Samantha at (209)729-8176

The Angels Camp Business Association is a non-profit 501c6 and relies on the generosity and support of individuals and businesses in our community. The proceeds from this event help make community events possible such as the Angels Camp Farmers Market. If your business would like to participate at Taste of Calaveras please contact us at: tasteofcalavaras@gmail.com or calling Samantha at (209)729-8176. If your business is unable to join us, please consider supporting as a sponsor or with an auction item.
02:00 PM Be Crowned “Champion of the Wharf” at Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort’s Lobster Eating Contest
Jackson, CA...The Champion of the Wharf Lobster Eating Contest presented by the Rancheria Buffet at Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort will crack off on Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. Enter for your chance to compete and earn the title “Champion of the Wharf” and win the grand prize worth over $5,000!


Experience the excitement alongside our very own Fisherman’s Wharf Buffet mascot, Mr. Claws, and celebrity Emcee as the contestants eat their way to champion status and win the Grand Prize worth over $5,000, consisting of $750 Free Slot Play, 2 free weekly Fisherman’s Wharf Buffet vouchers for a year, special buffet line privileges for up to 8 guests, a gold medallion, and of course bragging rights of being “Champion of the Wharf”! Second and Third place winners will also receive Free Slot Play prizes worth $500 and $250. All other contestants will receive a lobster themed gift basket and $25 Free Slot Play. First contestant to eat 10 whole lobsters the fastest takes home the Grand Prize! Don’t miss your chance of a lifetime, get those entries in by April 10.

For your chance to be chosen as one of the eight finalists, you must submit a one to two minute video through the link on our Facebook page, @JacksonCasino, telling us “Why you love the Fisherman’s Wharf Seafood Buffet”. The most energetic, creative, and sincere contestants will be chosen and announced by April 19. Video submissions will be accepted March 8 through April 10 and is limited to the first 1,000 entries. Spectators are free to attend and highly encouraged. The event will take place next to the Rancheria Buffet entrance.

Only one entry per person, duplicate entries and those exceeding the time constraints will be disqualified. Must be 21 years or older to participate. Must be or become a Dreamcatcher’s Club® member to participate. Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort employees are excluded from participating. For more official rules/qualifications and to submit your entry, visit the link on our Facebook page @JacksonCasino. For more information on the event, visit JacksonCasino.com or the Dreamcatcher’s Club®. Management reserves all rights.

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort is located at 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA 95642. For more information, call 800-822-9466 or visit JacksonCasino.com.
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM Mountain Melody Women's Chorus Spring Concert
Mountain Ranch, CA...Fresh from our thrilling concert in Carnegie Hall where we performed with a 200+ voice women's chorus in a program entitled "Magnificat, Music in Celebration of International Women's Day," we will be performing a program of tunes celebrating the vibrant city of New York. The New York concert held in the famous Stern Auditorium in Carnegie Hall was well received by all who had the good fortune to hear it. The program was varied and showcased music from the late 1700's to the 1930's as well present day contemporary composers.


Mountain Melody represented Calaveras County beautifully in NYC. We added lovely singing to the combined women's chorus, bringing finessed and blended tones. It was a fabulous experience to sing on the Carnegie Hall stage, and to reflect on the musical history that has taken place in this legendary space.

Mountain Melody is so grateful and thankful to our wonderful community who supported us in participating in this amazing event.

To read a full review of the concert follow this link:

http://nyconcertreview.com/reviews/distinguished-concerts-international-new-york-dciny-presents-magnificat-in-review

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming concerts so you can be serenaded, entertained, and dazzled by the dulcet tones of Mountain Melody Women's Chorus and even get to hear a couple of the beautiful pieces we performed in New York!

The dates are:

Saturday April 27th at 2:30 pm which will be a house concert at the home of the Moreland's in Mountain Ranch
8060 Hidden Valley Road, Mountain Ranch, CA. 95246
Refreshments will be served.
Suggested donation $10.00
We recommend carpooling to this concert as parking is limited.

Sunday April 28th at 4:00 pm
Moke Hill Town Hall
8283 Main Street Mokelumne Hill CA 95245
***This will be a special performance, as we hope to be able to show the video of our Carnegie Hall concert performance after the concert. Refreshments will be served.
Suggested donation $10.00

Saturday May 4th at 4:00 pm
Union Congregational Church
1141 South Main Street
Angels Camp CA 95222
Admire the stunning architecture of this historic sanctuary with beautiful stained glass windows and fabulous acoustics. Refreshments will be served. Suggested donation $10.00

Sunday May 5th at 2:30 pm
Ayrael Vieux Winery
1690 Monge Ranch Rd. Douglas Flat CA 95247
Enjoy the beautiful grounds of the winery and purchase estate grown wines by the glass and by the bottle!
Refreshments will be served.
Suggested donation $10.00
Carpooling recommended due to limited parking.

Call Julie Shelby for more info at (209) 419-0028

Or go to our website: www.mountainmelody.org
05:00 PM The 3rd Annual "Ladies' Night Out Bingo"
Murphys, CA...It's that time again, when Bret Harte Grad Night is having their 3rd annual "Ladies' Night Out Bingo" All proceeds to benefit – Bret Harte High School Grad Night 2019. Doors open at 5:00 pm – No host bar, Soup and salad served at 6:00 pm. Followed by coffee, dessert and BINGO. Fabulous prizes to the winners!!!  50/50 Raffle Tickets & additional bingo cards available for purchase $30 per ticket. Pre-sale tickets available now at these convenient locations or call a member below: ngels Camp: Middleton’s Hallmark, Arnold: Outhouse, Murphys: Gold Electric Inc., Grad Night committee members: Linda Coit-Ayala 209-770-6222 – letmecteeth@gmail.com, Yvonne Heryford 209-768-9880 yvonne@goldelectricinc.com

06:00 PM Don't Miss the 10th Annual Arnold Library FUNdraising Dinner!
Arnold, CA...Announcing our 10th Annual Arnold Library FUNdraising dinner. Saturday, April 27th, 6pm Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge. Sponsored by the Arnold Friends of the Library and the Women of the Moose. We will be bringing back our much-loved raffle with prizes donated by generous patrons and local merchants. Get your dinner and raffle tickets at the Arnold Library Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 4pm. Raffle tickets will be available at the event as well. See you there!

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Sip and Paint at Artsy Parts in Arnold
4/27 6:00 to 9:00 PM Grandad's Barn Acrylic Painting Another gorgeous scene to paint with Mentor Instructor and Artsy Partner Christina. Memories live on in the structures left behind. Paint this simple scene of summer nostalgia in the company of friends. All materials included. Please feel free to bring your favorite snacks and refreshments. https://squareup.com/store/artsy-parts/item/grandad-s-barn
07:00 PM Murphys Creek Theatre's "Barefoot in the Park" is April 26th to May 19th
Murphys, CA...Love conquers All... Right? Opposites attract in Murphys Creek Theatre's hilarious spring production of Barefoot in the Park Newlyweds Paul & Corie Bratter have found the perfect little love nest in New York City. Never mind that you have to climb up 5 flights to get to it (6 if you count the front stoop) and that the heater works backward AND the forecast calls for snow! Oh, and there’s a hole in their skylight...Love can conquer all, right?



It's Neil Simon at his best. Barefoot in the Park debuted on Broadway in 1963 and became wildly successful. The tenth longest running non-musical play in Broadway History in fact. His follow up play was also a smash hit... ‘The Odd Couple.’

Overall, Simon garnered 17 Tony nominations and won three. During one season, he had four successful plays running on Broadway at the same time, and in 1983 became the only living playwright to have a New York theatre, the Neil Simon Theatre, named in his honor. Simon also drew "extensively on his own life and experience" for his stories, with settings typically in working-class New York City neighborhoods, similar to ones in which he grew up. In 1983, he began writing the first of three autobiographical plays, Brighton Beach Memoirs (1983), Biloxi Blues (1985) and Broadway Bound (1986). With them, he received his greatest critical acclaim. After his follow-up play, Lost in Yonkers (1991), Simon was awarded a Pulitzer Prize.

With a deft hand, Maryann Curmi is in her element directing this gem. "I absolutely LOVE Simon's writing, it's real, it's raw and it's ridiculous! "His knack for taking unsuspecting, completely lovable characters and tossing them in a ring just to see what happens is unparalleled. Having a cast that is such fun to work with makes it easy too!" says Curmi.

She's happy to be back at MCT after directing successful runs of "Over the River and Through the Woods", "Last of the Red Hot Lovers", Driving Miss Daisy" and "The Foreigner".

Leading the way as the newly weds are Michelle Low as Corie Bratter and Robbie Allen as Paul Bratter. "It's such a joy to revisit one of my favorite roles" says Allen, who, with Low, played Corie and Paul together 10 years ago, "we're older and a little wiser and are seeing these roles with fresh eyes. Our life experiences since the first go around have brought our understanding of these characters to new, hopefully funnier, heights."

The cast also consists of newcomers to the MCT stage David Rodrigues as the wacky neighbor Victor Velasco and Diane Rodrigues as Corie's straight laced mother, Ethyl Banks. Although new to MCT, David and Diane are no strangers to the stage, garnering impressive theatre resumes spanning decades.

Rounding out the cast is MCT alum Kirk Summers and the wise hard working Harry Pepper and newcomer Dave Stapp as the Delivery Man. Kirk was last seen in Inspecting Carol and The Foreigner.

Please take a walk in the Park with us.. We'll even let you keep your shoes on!

Barefoot in the Park runs April 26th - May 19th Thursday, Friday and Saturday @ 7pm Sundays @ 2pm

Murphys Creek Theatre
580 S. Algiers st.
Murphys CA 952479

For tickets please call 209-728-8422
Or visit our website:
www.murphyscreektheatre.org

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