Murder Mystery Dinner at the Pub a redneck whodunit with a twist

Article from the Copper Gazette

On Saturday night August 18, 2012 the Sports Pub hosted yet another murder mystery dinner, this time it was a honky tonk homicide or a redneck murder mystery. The goal of the evening, besides to have fun, was to try to figure out just which resident or passer by of Copper's own Bubba's Bar could have the means, motive and opportunity to kill Bubba!

The cast included questionable Carny Folk,  Rowdy Lawless a bad girl biker, Reverend Jim Bob Eternity preachin' loud to cover his mistakes, Crystalline Daniels the promiscuous bar maid, Twyla Fleetwood the trailer park queen, Mary Kay Eternity the reverend's wife hiding a dirty dark secret, Dusty Diamond a Nashville singer hopeful with a hidden love, and Sheriff Sissy Wesson the law in these parts with a penchant for bad boys and handcuffs. All had reason to want Bubba gone, but only one was bold enough to pull the trigger.

If you missed this mystery dinner, the Sports Pub will be hosting another one in February, and this one...if it doesn't kill you it may just break your heart.

 Ken and Annie Osteen as the Carney Folk

 Jimmy and Corky Valencia as Reverend Jim Bob Eternity and Twyla Fleetwood

 Charity Maness as Sheriff Sissy Wesson and Stacey Nolan as bad girl Rowdy Lawless

 Iris Larson as Mary Kay Eternity

Tori Malforte as Crystalline Daniels pictured with her husband Josh.

For more pictures of the Redneck Murder Mystery CLICK HERE

Beach Cowboys LIVE at the Pub 8-10-12

Friday August 10, 2012 8:30 pm, the Sports Pub is hosting a return performance by the Beach Cowboys. If you missed them the first time, don't miss this one. Their horn section rocks.They have played with many top name performers. Great music and dancing, again NO COVER CHARGE. 
For more band info CLICK HERE 

Comedy Night July 13, 2012

Combat Veteran Motorcycle Association visits the Sports Pub supports local VFW

Combat Veteran Motocycle Association thunders into Copper 

Article from the Copper Gazette

The Combat Veteran Motorcycle Association (CVMA) Ca-33-2,a non-profit Association of Combat Veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces thundered into Copperopolis on Sunday afternoon (6-24-12) to visit the Sports Pub and show their support for the newly formed Copperopolis VFW Post 12118. 

Dining on spaghetti and meatballs served by the Post 12118 Ladies Auxiliary, the veterans joked, laughed and shared a strong camaraderie almost instantly with the combat veterans of the Copper VFW Post. The CVMA riders mirrored the Copperopolis Post members, with combat veterans representing WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. 

The CVMA mission is 'to support and defend those who have defended our country and our freedoms.' On Sunday's ride they held true to their mission statement, purchasing lunch, making donations and raising much needed funds for the fledgling Copper VFW Post.

Commander Al Gilbert thanked them for their support, as did most all veterans and supporters present. 

Author Charity Maness was on site to autograph copies of her book "It's Lonely Here in Hell" Love Letters from Nam. 

For more pictures CLICK HERE

For more information on the Northern California CVMA  33-2 visit http://www.cvma33-2.com/

Hills Brothers Band LIVE 6-23-12

Comedy rocks the house 6-15-12

Once again the Sports Pub brought laughter to Copperopolis in the form of comedians coming from as far away as Vallejo and Sacramento. Of course none of them could resist poking fun at the remoteness of our town, some expressing concern about the law enforcement and the likelihood of them returning to their hometowns in tact.

The third Friday of each month the Sports Pub brings live comedy to Copper through stand-up comedy promoter Del Van Dyke, a righteous comedian in his own right. Del carefully selects comedians that he thinks will tickle our funny bones and hopefully entertain us with their humor.

 Sports Pub owner Larry Phillips, Shane Murphy, G. King, Micki Phillips, and Del Van Dyke.

Hills Brothers Band LIVE at the Pub 6-23-12

The Hills Brothers Band - Rock and Roll, June 23, 2012 8:30 to 12:30.
NO COVER - COME ENJOY!
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Texas Rick 3rd Saturday

Comedy Night June 15, 2012

Copper Holdings Company performing live at the Pub 5-26-12

Copper Holdings Company -  Copperopolis' Homegrown Classic Rock Band - will be performing live at Micki & Larry's Sports Pub on May 26, 2012 8:30 pm to ????. No cover charge.
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For more information on Copper Holdings Company Click HERE

Sport Pub Comedy night a great time 5-11-12

 The Sport Pubs monthly comedy night featuring the talents of Del Van Dyck, Brian Diamond and Willie Mac, performers from the stages of Black Oak Casino, was a barrel of laughs. In such an intimate setting it was clear that stand up is a difficult career. While some, like Brian Diamond pulled it off without a hitch, others somewhat new to the game took a bit of warming up, but all were funny and were welcomed in Copper.

If you missed this show please look forward to June 15, 2012 when the Sports Pub will host a new round of comedians! 785-4646

Murder Mystery Dinner a great success

Murder, mayhem, cheating and lying - all part of the game - Murder Mystery Game

Murder, mayhem, cheating and lies were all just a part of the fun Saturday night at the Sports Pub's 1st Murder Mystery Dinner.

As the guests entered, some dressed in their finest 1920's designs, they were welcomed to the gala grand opening of the Four Deuces Speakeasy run by non other than Madam Meme (Charity Maness) and Don Wannabe (John Maness). As the play continued mob boss, loan shark and cradle robber Don "Big Jim" Ravioli (John Campanella) and his wife of one week, 19 year old Carrie Crooner (Dana Eldridge) pushed peoples buttons bragging of their power and talents. Big Jim's mother Baroness Ravioli (Corky Valencia) paraded around in all her glory flaunting her wealth thanks to her son, where as Big Jim's ex-wife Vicky Ravioli (Dena McAfee) seethed over his new marriage. Chicago Capo 'Toto' Tequila (Jimmy Valencia) was hoping to merge with Big Jim's empire by marrying Big Jim's daughter Rebecca (Tori Malfort) who wanted nothing to do with Toto as her heart was set on Rhett Bumbler (Bruce Reid) a no good gambler and unbeknownst to all...a hit-man...but for who? Inspector 'The Nut' Nutella (Stacey Nolan) was on the case!

The lights went out, shots were fired and as the lights came on Don 'Big Jim' Ravioli lay dead on the ground, shot with a revolver. As the evening wore on and people were sure they had figured out whodunit another murder occurred, and another, and another. With each murder the suspect pool was lessened. Until finally at 8 pm The Nut cracked the case and hauled off the killer....

 

Rebecca Ravioli (Tori Malfort) and Inspector 'The Nut' Nutella (Stacey Nolan)

 

Rhett Bumbler (Bruce Reid) and Vicky Ravioli (Dena McAfee)

 

Don 'Big Jim' Ravioli (John Campanella) and Carrie Crooner-Ravioli (Dana Eldridge)

 

Madam Meme (Charity Maness) and Don Wannabe (John Maness) 

 

For more pictures click HERE

If you missed this one...keep your ears open as Micki and Larry are already planning another one for the end of July or possibly the beginning of August... different era, different murder.

The show, sold out weeks before, hosted by the Sports Pub was a benefit to raise funds for the Lymphoma Leukemia Society. 

 

Article from the Copper Gazette

Bobby Rapp Memorial Scholarship Motorcycle Run - the Copper Gazette

The 2012 Bobby Rapp Memorial Sholarship Run will provide 5 Scholarships, to High Schools in Tuolumne County, in the name of Sgt Bobby Rapp, Killed -In -Action in Afghanistan.

The Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Riders Group of Chapter 391,in Sonora, Ca. sponsor the yearly event which involves riders from all walks of life joining together in a common goal...honoring the memory of Sgt Bobby Rapp while supplying an educational opportunity for 5 select students.

According to a spokesperson from the VVA 391 the scholarship involves a high GPA and an entry essay with a patriotic theme ie; what America means to me. There is no requirement that the scholarship submission be from a child related to a Veteran.

 The first stop of the Poker Run 2012 was the Sports Pub in Copperopolis.

Comedy Night at the Sports Pub

Comedy Night at the Sports Pub - laughter, giggles and Crazy Dave

At the first of a monthly Comedy Night at the Sports Pub three comedians - Cheryl the Soccer mom, Dale Van Dyke , and Marvin DeLoatch - from as far as LA and as near as Sacramento entertained the crowd and enjoyed the heckling from Crazy Dave - as he allowed more fodder for their material.

All having performed at Black Oak Casino they seemed to enjoy the intimate surrounding of the Pub setting.

Next Comedy Night May 11, 2012 at 8:30 pm. 785-4646

Murder Mystery

Dinner tickets for the Murder Mystery Dinner are SOLD OUT!!!
There are a few 'show only' tickets left. 785-4646

Karaoke with Texas Rick

Danny Burton Tuesday nights!

Murder Mystery Dinner

Sports Pub Upcoming Events

JC and the Rock Show - coming March 24, 2012

Celebrate St Patricks Day at the Pub

Come join us for corned beef and cabbage at 5:00 and then Karaoke with Texas Rick at 8:30 on March 17, 2012

MARCH 16 - COme and Party at the Pub with Live Music from the Beach Cowboys

The Santa Cruz Beach Cowboys will be playing live at the Sports Pub March 16, 2012 from 9-1!

Come enjoy the rock n roll blues style music!

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Friday 3-9-12 Azzo and Concerts on multiple screens

COME ON DOWN TO THE SPORTS PUB FRIDAY NIGHT 3-9-12 
AZZO IS BARTENDING FROM 7-2 
CHECK OUT HIS SPECIAL DRINK. 
RELAX WHILE LISTENING TO GREAT CONCERTS ON THE DVD.
HOPE TO SEE YA TONIGHT.

Tuesday nights at the Pub - Danny and Azzo - a great combination

Every Tuesday night at Micki and Larrys Sports Pub Danny Burton - guitarist extraordinaire and Azzo - master mixologist will create an evening of music and libations sure to please any taste.
Bring your friends and enjoy a Tuesday evening at the Sports Pub.

Danny Burton at the Sports Pub!!!

Beginning March 6, 2011, every Tuesday evening from 6 pm to ??? Danny Burton, lead guitarist and vocalist from Copper Holdings Company, will be playing his acoustic and electric guitars with a repertoire of songs that crosses generations and genres.

There is no cover charge for these Tuesday night music-filled evenings. And don't forget...Azzo will be tending the bar for you.

Dave Laughlin turns 80!!!

On February 20, 2012 our friend Dave turned 80 years old!

Happy Birthday DAVE!!!

BDay party pics below.

Beach Cowboys Live rock n roll coming to the Sports Pub

The Santa Cruz Beach Cowboys will be playing live at the Sports Pub March 16, 2012 from 9-1!

Come enjoy the rock n roll blues style music!

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