Video: Nevada City’s first annual Halloween Parade
On Thursday, Nevada City hosted its First Annual Halloween Parade. A creepy hearse led dancers, fire, floats, bands and other souls down Broad St. to kick off Halloween night. Parade attendees dressed in ghoulish costumes. The parade showcased the eclectic mix of people who make Nevada City the unique town that it is. An article […]
Fawnridge Winery and Douglas Van Howd create wine label for “Triple Ace” statue
Fawnridge Winery, Auburn sculptor Douglas Van Howd and World War II “triple ace” Bud Anderson are on a new wine label to help raise money for a statue honoring the local aviation hero. Anderson is a longtime Auburn resident who grew up in Newcastle. Organizers also hope the statue will increase visits to the airport […]
Boreal Mountain Resort to open Friday — kicking off ski season
“We’re offering a small taste of winter on Friday, October 32* at noon! (yes, folks…November 1),” Boreal announced late Wednesday. “Our crews will re-evaluate the conditions Friday afternoon and determine the operating schedule for the following days. Check www.rideboreal.com/dailyreport for latest updates. *IT’S BASICALLY MAGIC” More details: •Noon to 8 p.m. •One lift, four terrain […]
Nicholson creating glass-blown Mandarins for festival milestone
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Mountain Mandarin Festival in Auburn, as we write in our current issue. Now here’s a treat that blends the marquee Placer County fruit with local artistry: Nicholson Blown Glass is creating limited-edition, glass-blown Mountain Mandarins for the affair. We can’t wait to see these masterpieces up close: […]
First annual Halloween Parade in Nevada City on October 31
On Thursday, October 31 from 5-6 p.m., Nevada City will host its First Annual Halloween Parade. A creepy hearse will lead dancers, fire, floats, bands and other souls down Broad St. to kick off Halloween night. Parade attendees are also encouraged to dress in costume. The parade will showcase the eclectic mix of people that […]
Mountain Mandarin Martini
Mountain Mandarin Martini: 1/3 cup, strained, fresh-squeezed Mountain Mandarin juice 2 oz. top-shelf vodka 1 oz. orange liqueur (such as Cointreau) Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the Mandarin juice, vodka and liqueur and shake until chilled. Serve in a martini class. Garnish with a Mandarin “twist.”
Snow falling at ski areas ahead of Halloween — new chairlifts, food trucks and more
“It’s snowing! Good morning from the Village at Northstar” was the report on the ski area’s Facebook page. Other ski areas throughout North Tahoe and Truckee also reported snow, and their webcams showed the mountains blanketed in highly noticable layer of “white stuff.” (See photo of Northstar Village firepit above). The last time snow blanketed […]
Six artists at Finn Hall for Autumn Art Studios Tour
Talent and experience are why collectors continue to seek out jewelry artist Connie Omans and artist, teacher, and host of the Art Revealed Show Gayle Rappaport–Weiland during this tour. Don’t miss this opportunity to see for yourself what has kept these talented artists successful for 20 consecutive years. In addition, Craig Johnson will be at […]
New Nevada City Eats will celebrate city’s bicycle heritage
A new dining establishment called Nevada City Eats (originally “Nevada City Bistro”), which includes “to go” food, is opening in downtown Nevada City that will celebrate the city’s long heritage with bicycles. The Nevada City Eats at 104 Union Street will feature an espresso bar, sandwiches, burritos and such. It has applied for a license […]
Ol’ Republic Brewery to roll out bottled beer
DESPITE THE “ZOMBIE ECONOMY” OF 2011, three foothill craft breweries were born within months of each other: Berryessa Brewing Co. in Winters, Loomis Basin Brewing Co. and ol’ Republic Brewery in Nevada City. All of them are on a roll. Ol’ Republic has launched an expansion that will more than quadruple its production, which now […]
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