Sierra Stages’ new season begins with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
SIERRA STAGES IS A ON A ROLL. SINCE IT began only four years ago, the community theatre based in western Nevada County has presented 15 plays and musicals and has been recognized by the Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance with four Elly Awards and 23 Elly nominations (including Death of a Salesman, see photo). The […]
Artist profile: Linda Roemisch
LINDA ROEMISCH IS A SELF-TAUGHT plein air and studio artist who works primarily in oil, pastel and watercolor. Don’t be surprised to see Linda and her easel set up in the middle of a field or near a stream or creek, chasing the ever-moving light on the scene. One of the nicest side effects from […]
Wynonna, ASiF Gallery @ Grass Valley Wine Co. and more
The New Year is full of promise for art and wine businesses, such as the Grass Valley Wine Company and the Artists’ Studio in the Foothills (ASiF) Gallery, as they forge a new and ongoing collaboration. ASiF Gallery @ Grass Valley Wine Company will produce monthly local artist exhibitions and events at the downtown tasting […]
“New Gold Rush”: How chefs, farmers, winemakers & artists are resettling the Sierra Foothills
A new generation of chefs, farmers, winemakers and artists are resettling the region. They are adding new energy and sophisticated offerings for today’s travelers while honoring the region’s rich history. The foothills’ relaxed lifestyle, Mediterranean-like climate and stunning beauty is prompting them to open wineries; restaurants with fresh, local cuisine; and local art galleries. This […]
Real Food Chefs who are revitalizing Sierra Foothills dining
Meet the chefs, restaurateurs & caterers in the Sierra Foothills who are revitalizing dining in our Sierra FoodWineArt special report: Ike Frazee Ike is the chef and owner, along with his wife, Adrienne, of Ike’s Quarter Cafe in Nevada City. Now in its 11th year, Ike’s is a favorite for New Orleans-style cuisine, made with […]
Sierra Knolls new wood-burning pizza oven is a masterpiece
THE ITALIANS WHO CAME TO THE Gold Country in the mid-1800s brought winemaking to the region—but they also introduced the culinary tradition of baking in stone ovens. Many Italian families used outdoor stone ovens to bake bread, a vital part of Italian culture. “Around 100 stone ovens have been identified in Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne […]
Attend the Foothills Celebration on March 2 for food & wine galore
THE FOOTHILLS CELEBRATION on Saturday, March 2, now in its 12th year, is an ideal time to taste the foothills’ wines while strolling the streets of historic Grass Valley. Sip from more than 30 wineries, while sampling hand-crafted delicacies from about 25 local eateries, featuring favorite nibbles from their menus. One of the more decadent […]
“Good food manifesto” (video)
Editor’s note: Urban Farmer Will Allen, also CEO of Growing Power Inc., will speak at this weekend’s Nevada County Sustainable Food and Farm Conference in Grass Valley. Read his “Good Food Manifesto.”: By Will Allen I am a farmer. While I find that this has come to mean many other things to other people – […]
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