Bear Valley Music Festival Returns for 51st Year July 19 - August 4! Bear Valley, CA...Celebrating the start of its second half-century in the High Sierra, the Bear Valley Music Festival begins on Friday, July 19 and runs through Sunday, August 4, 2019 with a total of 14 concerts including a special free family matinee on Saturday, July 27. The festival showcases a wide selection of artists and genres including rock, classical, Broadway and jazz.
A mere 3.5-hour drive from San Francisco, Bear Valley is known primarily as a ski resort. Now in his seventh summer as music director, internationally recognized conductor Michael Morgan has put Bear Valley and the Highway 4 corridor on the map as a summer destination as well, drawing an audience of thousands.
Highlights of this year's festival include tributes to Carole King & James Taylor, Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton and Billy Joel, a concert by the legendary Mimi Fox and the Mimi Fox Jazz Trio, the return of world-famous pianist Olga Kern this time with her son Vladik Kern in Mozart's Double Piano Concerto, the world-premiere of a new commission by composer Michael Taylor, and three concert pieces for violin and orchestra featuring soloist Kelly Hall-Tompkins. The classical lineup includes Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony and Fourth Piano Concerto with soloist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner. The Motherlode Chorale (featured last summer in Beethoven’s Ninth) will return, this time with a concert version of a hilarious Broadway musical by George and Ira Gershwin titled "Of Thee I Sing" about a US presidential candidate running on a creative and unusual platform. Michael Morgan will also conduct a special concert dedicated to symphonic movie themes, including Star Wars, E.T., Harry Potter, The Godfather and more.
"This is the most significant cultural event of the year in our scenic part of the Sierra," says executive director Eman Isadiar. "We always strive to present the widest possible variety of artists and musical styles to appeal to every taste and every generation."
Tickets and information are available online at www.bearvalleymusic.org or by calling 209-813-0554. Lodging is available in Bear Valley and in nearby Tamarack and Arnold. A round trip shuttle ride may be reserved in advance from Murphys, Forest Meadows, Arnold and Dorrington.
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What’s Happening in Murphys Through August 5th! Murphys, CA...What’s Happening July 30-August 5, 2019. Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys & Ironstone from February to October. Enjoy a day in Murphys and leave the driving to Calaveras Connect! Don’t miss their extended hours and service to Ironstone Concerts! Saturdays in 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 arrangements for large groups. No tours on event days!
June through November – Ballroom Dancing Classes at Murphys School of Music – Come alone or with a friend. No sign-ups or monthly commitment required (but do let us know you’re coming to your first class). Call 209-813-0696 for dates and times.
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.
July 31, 2019 – Local’s Night at Milliaire Tasting Room - Join us for live music by Ras Beeken Dan from 6 to 8pm and a short menu by Gabby’s Cuisine. You don’t have to be a local to hang out, but you will feel like one before you leave! Swing by every First and Third Wednesday from June to September for some casual, Creekside patio fun.
August 1, 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!
August 1, 2019 – Live Music at the Murphys Irish Pub – 4-6pm on Wednesday nights
August 1, 2019 – Murphys Business Association Monthly Meeting – 8:30 am at the Murphys Historic Hotel – Anybody interested is welcome to join us to share ideas and information! Approval of our budget and special presentation by Tom Scheller on what we can do to protect Murphys from wildfire risks.
August 1, 2019 – Thriving Every Other Thursday at Outer Aisle - Every other Thursday we celebrate diversity, nutrition, and artistry – enjoy a meal and shop the produce market beginning at 6 pm. Call 209-728-1164 for more information or visit outeraislefoods.com
August 2, 2019 – First Fridays in the Park with the Iconics – Food and drinks will be available for purchase beginning at 5:30pm. Enjoy live music, food and beverages in the beautiful Murphys Park courtesy of the Murphys Community Club.
August 2, 2019 – Friday Night Music at Alchemy – Jerry McKay will be performing from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Call (209) 728-0700 for reservations.
August 2-4, 2019 – Murphys Irish Pub gets Lively on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30-9:30 pm.
August 3, 2019 – Murphys Certified Farmers Market – Every Sunday through October 20 in the Community Park from 9am to 1pm -
August 3, 2019 -- Saturday Live Music at Jazz Cellars with Jeff Chadwick and Smoothease - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
August 4, 2019 – Hank Williams, Jr. at Ironstone Vineyards – get your tickets at Ticketmaster!
August 4, 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!
August 4, 2019 – Artist Reception at Hovey Winery - Hovey Winery is excited to welcome Mary Jean to the tasting room. A resident of Angels Camp, Mary Jean appreciates the abundance of subject matter here in Calaveras County to paint. According to Mary Jean, she has been an aspiring artist “since the age of crayons.”
August 5, 2019 – Music in the Parks with Cantamos at Murphys Community Park – Brought to you by the Calaveras County Arts Council – Music begins at 5:30 pm.
August 5, 2019 – Live Music at Rob’s Place –Nate Nathan, on keyboard and vocals, and the incredibly talented Nick Lefler on guitar will be playing in rotation every Monday from 5-8pm.
