Calaveras Big Trees State Park Summer Programs and Events 2015 Weekends only: May 23 - June 14 Daily: June 15 - August 16 Weekends only: August 22 - September 7
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/16/2015 07:12 PM
Arnold, CA...Weekends only: May 23 - June 14 Daily: June 15 - August 16 Weekends only: August 22 - September 7. Jr. Ranger: Calling all 7-12 year olds! Meet us behind the old Visitor Center at 10:00 AM for an hour. Earn mementos and learn about the park. Jr. Cub: Our 3- 6 year old friends and their designated adults are invited to join us behind the Visitor Center on most summer mornings at 10:00 AM for up to an hour. Learn about the park with age-appropriate activities...
The Doobie Brothers & An Upgraded Ironstone Amphitheater Rocked Murphys!
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/15/2015 09:59 AM
Murphys, CA...The 2015 Ironstone Concert Series kicked off on Saturday night with great performances from The Doobie Brothers, the Robert Cray Band, Los Lobos & Pat Simmons Jr. The expanded stage, daylight viewable LED screens,new stage roof, give them ability to make productions bigger and have more space for the bands. These improvements also make for a better audience experience which sets the bar high as Ironstone has always rated high as one of the best Amphitheaters in the US. Next up will be their huge 4th of July concert & fireworks show.
Doobie Brothers, Robert Cray, Los Lobos and a New Stage at Ironstone!!! (Tonight!!)
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/13/2015 08:02 AM
Murphys, CA...We are very busy at Ironstone working to make one of America’s most beautiful amphitheaters even greater for our patrons! We are expanding the stage and building a brand new stage roof, giving us the ability to make productions bigger and more fun to see for the the audience. There will be better sight lines and we are going to bring in improved daylight LED screens. In addition we are making some of our production space even better for the bands. Artists and audiences alike, love concerts at Ironstone, everyone’s going to love it even more!
Only a Few More Seats Left on the Doobie Brothers Party Bus from Bear Valley..
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/13/2015 08:43 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Leave the driving to us to the Ironstone Amphitheater for a fun night with the Doobie Brothers this Saturday.
Transportation Only - just need a safe ride to the show and back, round trip transportation is $20/pp from Bear Valley and $15/pp from Arnold. You can purchase concert tickets through us as well. Bus departs Bear Valley at 4:30. Show starts at 6:30. Bring your best bottle of wine for a memorable evening with the Doobie Brothers. (Yes, you can drink on the bus.) Tickets and seating is limited. To Book - call the lodge at (209) 753-2327.
Murphys, CA...The en plein air oil paintings and pastels of the Calaveras Outdoor Painting Society (COPS) will be featured the month of July at Hovey Winery Tasting Room, 350 A Main St., Murphys. A duo of talented local artists – Sunny Sorensen and Judie Cain– will fill the tasting room walls with their original art, all created on location in Calaveras County and beyond. An artist’s reception will be held in their honor from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July12. Complimentary appetizers will be served and wine will be available by the glass or bottle.
Make Plans Now To Attend The 18th Annual Paddlefest!! Shawn Seale Video & Kayak Demo
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/12/2015 10:11 AM
Arnold, CA...We had the pleasure to visit SNAC's Arnold store to talk to Shawn Seale about next weekend's Paddlefest and the latest water toys to take to the our area high country lakes. Most of which have plenty of water to play in. After starting out at the store we took a field trip to White Pines Lake where Shawn & Jill demoed a great two person kayak that will even fit inside a Prius.
San Andreas, CA...We will be posting photos and more in a separate story but video in HD of the ceremony last night is available now. Just click the following link. Students and family members can download and save the video their devices at all. Calaveras High Class Of 15 Graduation Video In HD. For a large image of the class click below..
What’s Happening in Murphys this Week June 10 through June 17, 2015
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/11/2015 09:47 AM
Murphys, CA...It pays to shop local. Creative Cookware offers locals a discount on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for Tuolumne and Calaveras County residents. A 10% discount is given when payment is made using cash or check, proof of residency to be presented; it does not apply to items on sale and cannot be applied to other discount programs. Located at 402 B Main Street, 209-728-8303. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – June 12 to June 20
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/11/2015 10:54 AM
Arnold, CA...“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact the Visitors Center at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”
Twisted Folk Concert Series Presents Grisman, Leslie, Hargreaves, and Smith
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/10/2015 02:03 PM
Vallecito, CA...Twisted Oak Winery is pleased to announce the second concert of our 2015 Twisted Folk Concert Series – featuring Grisman, Leslie, Hargreaves, and Smith! “All four of these talented ‘gents’ have played Twisted Oak before in other bands, so I’m really excited to hear what this new combination can do,” said winery co-owner Jeff Stai. “Sam Grisman and Dom Leslie played here in 2013 as members of the Deadly Gentlemen, and Alex Hargreaves and Nat Smith visited us in 2014 along with Sarah Jarosz. With the rave reviews we received for both shows, I’m sure you won’t want to miss this one.”