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< Saturday, August 3, 2019 >


All Day 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.
All Day Rummage Sale
The Humane Society of Tuolumne County (HSOTC) is holding its annual Rummage to the Rescue Sale and Fundraiser on Saturday, August 3rd from 7:00AM – 3:00PM. This fundraiser will be held in the HSOTC conference room located at 10040 Victoria Way in Jamestown, CA and admission is free.

Along with an array of vintage, household, linens, media, jewelry, animal-related items, collectibles, and holiday décor, this event will have snacks and beverages available for purchase. Everything must go and no offer will be refused!

“This year, all proceeds will directly benefit on of our angelic dogs, Gerdee,” states Doryene Rapini, HSOTC director and board member. “She was found as a stray and is currently going through medical treatment from neglect which has caused a severe yeast infection on her skin, in her ears and nose and she will need future surgery as a result of having numerous litters of puppies. She is an English Bulldog mix and from her happy and playful personality, you would never know all the pain and suffering she has endured.”
All Day 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.
All Day The Hopper Connects You to Calaveras's Wine Country & More
Murphys, CA...The Hopper Will Connect You to Calaveras’ Wine Country Angels Camp • Murphys • Arnold. Runs hourly from 10 AM to 7 PM, every Saturday from February 16 to November 2, 2019. Visit www.CalaverasConnect.org or call 209-754-4450 for complete schedule information Scheduled stops are shown on the map. You can also flag the bus down anywhere along the route that it is safe to stop. Or call us to request a pickup within ¾ mile of the route (limitations apply). Fare: $3.00 $1.50 for 65+, Veterans and persons with disabilities $.50 Youth ages 7-12 Children 6 and under free with fare-paying adult. Pay with exact cash or download the Token Transit app to pay with your Smartphone.

All Day Ride The Rails Into History at Railtown 1897
Jamestown, CA...Ride behind a historic steam or diesel locomotive on a train trip through California’s scenic Gold Country. Your 6-mile, 45-minute roundtrip train ride will take you past the water tower from Petticoat Junction, and transport you from the backyards of Jamestown to the rugged hillsides of California’s Mother Lode country. At the end of the line (Rock Spur), your train will pause as the locomotive uncouples, runs around your car on a side track, then re-couples to the train’s opposite end for the return trip to Railtown.



Train Ride Days: Saturdays & Sundays, April-October (weather permitting)
Departure Times: 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Prices: Adults $15, Youth (ages 6-17) $10, Children (5 and under) Free
Members ride free
All prices include park admission
Departure Location: Depot platform at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Tickets: During the operating season, weekends April-October, tickets for excursion train rides are available to purchase online during the week or on a first-come, first-served basis at the ticket office on the day of the train ride.
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Ebbetts Pass WOTM White Elephant sale
Search a treasure trove of gently used household items including comforters, quilts, linens, kitchenware, small furniture and appliances, jewelry, décor, and so much more! Sponsored by the Women of the Moose, Chapter 1714. BBQ Tri-tip Sandwiches with Chips and Soda for $8. Bake Sale with a wide variety of goodies All proceeds benefit local charities and non-profits supported by Ebbetts Pass Women of the Moose.
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

01:00 PM Spend the Summer at Big Trees State Park. Guided Hikes Every Weekend
Arnold, CA...Calaveras became a State Park in 1931 to preserve the North Grove of giant sequoias. This grove includes the "Discovery Tree", also known as the "Big Stump", the first Sierra redwood noted by Augustus T. Dowd in 1852. This area has been a major tourist attraction ever since, and is considered the longest continuously operated tourist facility in California.
Over the years, other parcels of mixed conifer forests have been added to the park. This amazing park has a huge variety of habitats and recreational opportunities to explore. Click Below for Latest Activity Guide

06:00 PM The Bistro Espresso, "Music in the Park" Summer Concert Series
Arnold, CA...The Bistro Espresso Summer Concert Series will bring music to Cedar Center all summer long. The Bistro serves fresh, made-to-order American cuisine. We serve fair trade, organic espresso and coffee, a variety of beers and wines.


Bistro Espresso began in July 2005 serving coffee, smoothies and a variety of cold sandwiches. Expanding in 2016 to include live music and beer and wine. In 2018 we moved to a larger locations and venue to serve a more menu choices and live music in the park. Serving the community whenever possible, the Bistro is grateful for local loyal patrons and tourists alike.

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Shamarr Allen – The definition of New Orleans!
Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, Allen has influences in jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk rhythms, blues and country. He is the lead vocalist and trumpeter of his band “Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs.” In addition to performing with his band, Allen has collaborated with many renowned artists around the world such as Willie Nelson, Patti LaBelle, Galatic, Harrick Connick Jr, and Lenny Kravitz, to name a few. He is a sought after artist for festivals and venues around the world. In addition to displaying his skills on the front-line as a lead performer, Allen is also a music composer, writer, and producer. With a scintillating and unique sound, look, and exemplary talents, Shamarr Allen transcends musical boundaries. He is the True Orleans experience!

The historic Sutter Creek Theatre is an intimate 215 seat former silent film theatre with superb sound. Beer and wine at the venue. Tickets and video at the web site www.suttercreektheatre.com

Tickets $22 advance / $25 day of show

Here’s video https://youtu.be/WDTcWbrcK3k

07:00 PM The Sequoia Woods 2019 Music in The Mountains Summer Concert Series
Arnold, CA...Sequoia Woods Country Club has a complete summer music schedule to keep you entertained all summer long.  Sequoia Woods Country Club is located on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, roughly between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, at an elevation of 4000 feet. The club house is open to the public, with a bar and lounge, dining room and seasonal deli. The beautiful setting can be enjoyed from indoors or outside on the deck, with a view down the main tree-lined golf fairway.



The bar serves food several evenings each week and the restaurant is open for dinner every weekend. The dinner menu has a perfect variety of traditional favorites, with creative and contemporary preparations, and our guests marvel at the quality of cuisine to be found here, in this little mountain hamlet. There is dancing in the lounge every Saturday night, with a DJ or frequent live bands. The deli opens its windows to the deck for an extended summer season, with tasty sandwiches, salads and hot specials. Special group events find our venue especially accommodating and fun. This is a truly lovely place to enjoy good food, good friends and good scenery.
07:00 PM MACBETH Continues Through August 24th at Brice Station Vineyards
Murphys, CA...Shakespeare on the Vine Theatre Company is presenting William Shakespeare’s wicked tragedy MACBETH in our 5th season. The production will take place at Brice Station’s Arden Stage. Come early to enjoy wine and the beautiful setting sun. Join us..





August 1-24 any Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evening at 7:00pm. Brice Station Vineyards 3353 East Highway 4 Murphys, CA Murphys, CA, California 95247

MACBETH
BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
DIRECTED BY TARA KAYTON
STARRING ELYSE SHARP
AUGUST 1 – 24, 2019
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, & SATURDAY NIGHTS
SHAKESPEARE. WINE. MOONLIGHT.
BUY TICKETS OR DONATE TO MACBETH
HILLTOP OPENS 5PM | SHOW STARTS 7PM

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