InConcert Sierra launches 67th season on September 22

Who: InConcert Sierra presents “Once Upon an Orchestra” Where: Seventh-day Adventist Church, 12889 Osborne Hill Road, Grass Valley When: Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 2pm Tickets: $55 general; $50 season ticket holders/key level donors Available at: Briar Patch Coop Community Market; online at inconcertsierra.org; or by calling 530.273.3990 “Once Upon an Orchestra” – A Fairy […]

Music in the Mountains announces Peter Nowlen’s appointment as Artistic Advisor in press release

Music in the Mountains is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Nowlen to the role of Artistic Advisor. Nowlen currently serves as the Artistic Director for the VITA Academy in Sacramento, and has been a member of the University of California at Davis faculty since 1988 and the CSU Sacramento faculty since 1990. As […]

Flying Mule Farm launches fundraising for Tuolumne ranchers hurt by Rim Fire

As many of you know, I grew up in Tuolumne County – where the Rim Fire continues to burn out of control. A number of my friends and fellow ranchers have been severely impacted by the fire – losing barns, equipment, forage, and even cows in some cases. The Tuolumne County Farm Bureau has established […]

Craft beer lovers celebrate passage of California growler-refill bill

“Ongoing legislative changes in California would make it easier for craft beer consumers to pick up a jug of suds,” as Brewbound.com and others are reporting. “House Bill 647 clarifies the language used in the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Act to allow the state’s beer manufacturers to refill resealable “growlers” brought by consumers to the […]

10th annual Wine, Walk & Shop in Truckee on October 5

Mark your calendars for the tenth annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop slated for Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 from noon to 4 p.m. Wine lovers, food connoisseurs and dedicated shoppers will once again indulge in delicious food samples paired with some of the finest vintages, as they shop and stroll in the historic western […]

More roads are closing to Yosemite visitors due to Rim Fire

Most of Yosemite National Park is not affected by the fire and is relatively smoke-free. The northern part of the park, including some areas along the Tioga Road, has some smoke. Conditions may change if winds shift. However: The Big Oak Flat Road (the continuation of Highway 120 inside Yosemite) and Highway 120 west of […]

Naggiar Vineyards celebrates annual Harvest Festival on Sept. 15

Naggiar Vineyards’ 2013 Winefest, a celebration of wine, food and music, is coming to a close. On August 31, the Grass Valley winery will host a sold out live music Tribute show featuring California Dreamin and Mike Amaral’s California Beach Boys Tribute band. But not to worry: Tickets are still available for two great events […]

United Way of Nevada County announces BBQ battle winners

United Way of Nevada County held its 7th Annual BBQ Battle in downtown Grass Valley on Thursday, August 22. More than 200 people showed up to taste grilled delicacies and vote for their favorite team. The winner of the People’s Choice award, for their tasty ribs, was “Uptown Barber-Q-ers.” The Uptown Salon team was headed […]

Longtime Sierra visitors mourn loss of popular family camp from Rim Fire

The rapidly growing Rim Fire burning through the Sierra engulfed the Berkeley Tuolumne Family Camp on Sunday, which hosted generations of Berkeleyans and their friends since 1922. Officials from the U.S. Forest Service confirmed this morning that most structures on site have burned. The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s department sent deputies to personally inspect the site […]

The 31st annual Elly Awards are September 22 in Sacramento

The 31th Annual Elly Award Ceremony –Adult Division will be held on Sunday, September 22 at 7 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn – Woodlake – Grand Ballroom. This exciting and formal event will celebrate excellence in community theatre in the Comedy, Drama, Musical and Overall Production categories. Local and regional actors, actresses, directors, producers, […]

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