Nevada County Arts: Where art grows
NEVADA COUNTY HAS MORE artists per capita than any other county in California. Hundreds of visual artists, musicians, dancers, actors, filmmakers, writers and poets all call Nevada County home. Each year the county hosts an eclectic mix of art, film and musical events, with support from more than 130 arts groups. With its growing arts […]
Seventeen Placer County Wineries to Host Holiday Toy Drive and Wine Tasting Weekend
By Jocelyn Maddux The Placer County Vintners Association (PCVA) will host “Holidays in the Hills on the Placer County Wine Trail,” a charity toy drive and open-house wine-tasting weekend on December 10 and 11 from noon–5 p.m. at seventeen boutique wineries in Auburn, Newcastle, Loomis and Lincoln. Visitors will enjoy local wine, food and gifts […]
Artist profile: David B. McKay
FEW PEOPLE CAN MULTITASK better than the Mayor of Nevada City, David McKay. Besides being a community leader, he is an accomplished photographer, silkscreen artist, graphic designer, art director and college teacher. McKay has also published a book, Yuba Seasons: Images from the Wild & Scenic South Yuba River. The book has won five national […]
“Dragon Tales” creator Ron Rodecker art show to benefit Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation on Dec. 3-4
Art Show Featuring Ron Rodecker to benefit SNMH Foundation’s Heart of Gold campaign December 3-4 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 13860 Climbing Way, Nevada City This benefit art show for SNMH Foundation’s Heart of Gold campaign will feature the whimsical and nature paintings of Ron Rodecker at his home in Nevada City. Ron is […]
“An Evening with John Pugh” at Avanguardia Winery tasting room in Grass Valley on Saturday
From Avanguardia Winery: Come and enjoy ” An Evening with John Pugh “, Saturday, November 12, between 4-7 pm at the Avanguardia Tasting Room, 209 W. Main St., Grass Valley. There is no charge and your hosts will provide light appetizers and tastes of specialty wines. If you missed meeting John in 2009 when he […]
Jeweler to demonstrate at Art Works Gallery in Grass Valley this Saturday
Suzanne Himmler of Riverwoman Design will demonstrate her unique style of metal working at Art Works Gallery, 113 Mill Street, in Grass Valley on Saturday, November 12, 2011, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. as part of the gallery’s Artists in Action program. Her demonstration coincides with Grass Valley’s “2nd Saturday” Art & Wine Walk.” […]
Nick Sensley guest chef at Dragonfly in Truckee
From running the town police department to advocating for global causes, the affable Town of Truckee Chief of Police Nick Sensley has yet another talent up his sleeve. Sensley will connect with his New Orleans roots while whipping up Mardi-Gras style culinary creations when he takes to the Dragonfly kitchen as guest chef on Friday, […]
Music in the Mountains names new executive director
Nevada County, CA, November 4, 2011 – Music in the Mountains, the largest classical music organization of the Sierra Foothills, announced today that it has named Cristine Kelly as Executive Director. In that position, she will have the overall strategic implementation and operational responsibility for MIM. Kelly brings expertise in local nonprofits and fundraising to […]
Sweet Treat: Mountain Mandarins are a Marquee Crop
BY JEFF PELLINE WHEN IT COMES TO FINDING FARM FRESH citrus, most people think of Florida or California’s San Joaquin Valley. But the Sierra foothills are home to the crème de la crème of citrus: The Mountain Mandarin. The Mandarin is a true citrus experience. It has a sweet and tangy scent, is seedless, convenient […]
Cowpoke Fall Gathering offers poetry, music & storytelling
WHAT IS COWBOY POETRY? “After the labors of the day are over, the men gather around the fire and the social hour of the day is spent in yarning,” writes Andy Adams in Log of a Cowboy. “The stories told may run from the sublime to the ridiculous, from a true incident to a base […]
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