Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair is September 19-22 in Grass Valley
Join the beautiful Draft Horses for the 27th annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair, happening September 19 – 22, 2013 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Featuring six performances by the beautiful Draft Horses, this event is the premier Draft Horse show in the western United States. The Classic spotlights a variety […]
Classic Barbecue Sauce
From The Art of Real Food, Seasonal Recipes for Every Week of the Year, by Joanne Neft and Laura Kenny: 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 or 4 large ripe tomatoes, finely diced (skin removed) 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon […]
Yosemite evacuates White Wolf as a precaution due to Rim Fire
Yosemite National Park is open, and only a small section of the park, in wilderness, is impacted. The valley floor, and most of the park is unaffected by the fire, and is essentially smoke free. This morning’s report from White Wolf was perfect clear blue skies. Visitor safety is our top priority. While the fire […]
17th annual KVMR Celtic Festival & Marketplace is September 27-29
The 17th annual KVMR Celtic Festival and Marketplace mixes Celtic music and magic with world-class musicians, dance, pageantry, living history, falconry, athletics, storytelling, jam sessions and shopping. The outdoor event takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 27, 28 & 29 in Grass Valley, California at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, a bucolic setting on 100 […]
Trails & Vistas Art Hike is September 7-8
Trails & Vistas is the most unique art experience in the North Lake Tahoe / Truckee region with music, dance, poetry, and installation art set along a beautiful 3 mile trail. The autumn art hikes will be on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, 2013 on the Pacific Crest Trailhead, Tahoe National Forest on […]
$1200 for a nine-course dinner at Per Se and mingle with Chef Keller
Private Per Se Dinner with Chef Thomas Keller New York Exclusively for American Express Platinum Card members. Savor a nine-course dinner with Chef Thomas Keller and Paolo Scavino wines. Sample and discuss varietals and vintages with Winemaker Elisa Scavino. Dine from a menu that is inspired by Piedmont, Italy and includes rare items like white […]
Famous Mother Lode Fairgrounds becomes shelter for Rim Fire
The Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora was a busy place last month. The annual rural fair – dating back to 1889 – drew many thousands of visitors to enjoy the local flavor of arts, crafts, food, beverages, live music, carnival rides and livestock. Now the Fairgrounds have been turned into a temporary Red Cross Shelter […]
Wine has Sommeliers, and now beer has Cicerones
“If you’ve been to a fancy restaurant, you’ve probably seen a sommelier — those wine experts who make sure you get the best possible match for your meal. But what if you don’t want a chardonnay or pinot? What if you want a nice cold beer?,” NPR reports. “A new program is working to bring […]
Burning Man festival brings $35 million to regional economy
“Northern Nevada should expect to rake in about $35 million from Burning Man this year, festival officials said,” the Reno Gazette-Journal is reporting. “The weeklong arts and free-expression festival is expected to draw at least 68,000 people to the middle of the Black Rock Desert near Gerlach. The participants, known as Burners, come from across […]
SYRCL’s 16th Yuba River Cleanup is September 21
What the beautiful photos and colorful paintings of our beloved Yuba River fail to show is the thousands of pounds of garbage left behind by careless visitors. So for the 16th consecutive year, on Saturday, September 21st, SYRCL seeks to once again unite the community for the Annual Yuba River Cleanup & Restoration Day. We […]
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