December 21st and ongoing -Our beautiful Open House posters are available
for purchase at the Spice Tin. In addition, many of our shops carry locally
made items....wander around and see the many ways you can share
Murphys with your friends and family this Holiday season. If you're not
sure what to get, Gift Certificates area always appreciated and most of our
business offer them. Creative Cookware is back open for business, the
tasting rooms have delicious wines to try or buy, all of our shops have
unique and affordable offerings and our many fine dining establishments
look forward to feeding you when you're warn out from shopping.
December 21stt and ongoing - Beaux Cheveaux Tasting Gallery -
Through the Lens: Perspectives of California. Featuring the black & white
photographs of Jeff Hopwood and color photographs of Jan Livingston. Show
extended to January 10, 2010.
December 21st and ongoing - Bambi Papais at the Harbinger Gallery - The Harbinger Gallery is featuring
Bambi's colorful and extremely detailed illustrations of the sierra flora and fauna mixed with her own unique whimsy
this holiday season. This year Bambi will be offering new original watercolors, limited prints, framed posters, boxed
cards, and other affordable gifts. The exhibit will run through January 4, 2010.
December 21st and ongoing - Swingin' in the Snow - Local musician Matt Cullen's new Christmas CD is
available now at Gold Country Coffee, Sierra Gifts, Piazza and The Spice Tin
December 21st and ongoing - Expressive Oil Painting, published by North Light Books, is loaded with big, colorful
images, but it's not about the author. It is about how you can paint better paintings - how you can express your
deepest feelings for Nature. Local artist George Durkee's new book is complete and ready for you to purchase for
yourself or someone you know. You can read purchase signed copies directly from the author at the Art Gallery in
Murphys. Visit the website at www.gallerymurphys.com for more information
December 21st and ongoing - Ironstone Vineyards Museum - Benitoite Exhibit, presented by local winemaker,
Brett Keller. This is an awesome collection of our very own official California Gem Stone, found only in California. They
are stunning blue crystals in their natural rock formations. Brett has put together a very educational presentation of
these rare stones that would be of interest to any California Native as well as rock hounds and the curious. Exhibit runs
through February. Also available in the Heritage Museum, Ironstone has a Limited number of Christmas CDs available
featuring the Alhambra Pipe Organ as performed by Pipe organ master, Walter Strony. They are available for $10 each
while supply lasts. Also in the Heritage Museum, the newly published "Into the Earth, A Wine Cave Renaissance" by
Daniel D'Agostini. This is a stunning coffee table book loaded with breathtaking photos.
December 22, 2009 - Winemakers Night at Alchemy from 4-8pm - Music by Over the Edge and wine by Bryce
Station- Call 209-728-0700 for additional information or visit the website at www.alchemymarket.com
December 25, 2009 - Christmas Dinner at the Murphys Historic Hotel from 11:00am to 8:00pm.
Advanced reservations recommended. Contact Brian Goss, Banquet Manager at 209-728-3444 ext 416 for more information
December 26, 2009 - Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge on Saturday
mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum across from the Murphys Hotel. Please contact Bob
Buchanan at 209-728-3517 to confirm that there will be a walking tour (always a good idea) or to set up a tour for a group of 12 or more.
December 29, 2009 - Winemakers Night at Alchemy from 4-8pm - Music by Jim Lanier and wine by Solomon
Wine Company - Call 209-728-0700 for additional information or visit the website at www.alchemymarket.com
December 31st - New Years Eve Party at the Murphys Historic Hotel 7:00pm to 1:00am. Ring in the new
with a band and great food and drink. Advanced reservations recommended. Contact Brian Goss, Banquet Manager at 209-728-3444 x 416 for more information
Call to Artists! Entry forms are available for Ironstone's 13th annual Spring Obsession Art Show and Sale. Theme Division
"An Obsession of Daffodils" (to tie in with the National Daffodil Convention) are due January 8th. 2010 and the Open
Division Entries are due February 5th. 2010. Open division is any subject matter, any media with a $1000 first prize, $500
second prize and $250 third prize. Theme Division winner awarded $500.00 prize and becomes the poster for the year
2010. Art work must be original, cannot have been exhibited at Ironstone in the past, must be for sale and 2-dimensional.
Entry forms are available at the winery or from the Ironstone website www.ironstonevineyards.com
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