Wheyward Girl Creamery Kickstarter kickoff on March 2
Downtown Nevada City continues its popular transition into a foodie destination due to its burgeoning number of artisan bakers, brewers, and local organic restaurants and farms. Now Wheyward Girl Creamery will be adding to the mix this summer when it opens its doors next to the popular Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co. on lower Commercial […]
Julia Jordan chosen as new CEO of the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce
Mark Luster, president of the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce, has announced Julia Jordan, of Grass Valley, has been selected as the Chief Executive Officer for the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce, effective March 2. According to Luster, “Following an extensive search, we are very excited about the opportunities we have with Julia joining the […]
Lake Tahoe route for Amgen Tour of California women’s race
Fourteen of the top women’s cycling teams from around the world are confirmed to lead off the 10th edition of the Amgen Tour of California with three days and 158 miles of stage racing May 8-10 and an invitational Time Trial on May 15. The four days of women’s competition will be staged in conjunction […]
Route for 700-mile Amgen Tour of California race, including Sierra Foothills
The tenth anniversary edition route is set for the 2015 Amgen Tour of California, America’s largest and most prestigious professional cycling race. The milestone course will feature several rider and fan-favorite locales from past races, as well as five stages that highlight different regions of California for the very first time. An all-star field featuring […]
Music in the Mountains unveils exciting, eclectic SummerFest program
“One festival, a world of music” is the theme for this year’s SummerFest at Music in the Mountains, and we would agree after hearing the program introduced at a launch party on Thursday night. Stretching from June 16-July 5, MIM’s SummerFest features classical music, dance — often underemphasized in professional concerts locally — cabaret-style singing, […]
InConcert Sierra brings renowned pianist Lugansky back to Grass Valley in spring 2016
World-famous Russian pianist Nikolai Lugansky is returning to perform in Grass Valley on March 14, 2016, thanks to InConcert Sierra, our magazine has learned. It is part of a big upcoming season that also includes celebrated violinist Joshua Bell, as previously reported. “Lugansky enjoyed himself so much while he was here last time,” said InConcert […]
InConcert Sierra hosts celebrated violinist Joshua Bell on October 18
Celebrated violinist Joshua Bell will perform in Grass Valley on October 18, kicking off InConcert Sierra’s 2015-16 classical music season. In addition, world-famous Russian pianist Nikolai Lugansky is returning to perform in Grass Valley on March 13, 2016, thanks to InConcert Sierra, our magazine has learned. More details here. An exclusive Sony Classical artist, Bell […]
Sierra Vintners report early bud break: two weeks ahead of last year
“Ah, it’s that beautiful time of year again- skies are blue, the air is mild, the trees are blooming…wait- what?! It’s only mid-February!” according to Naggiar Vineyard’s blog. “While parts of the country are buried several feet deep in snow with more on the way- um, sorry East Coasters?- we have been enjoying a particularly […]
The Company and Del Oro Theatre Arts presents West Side Story on April 16-25
The Company and Del Oro High School Theatre Arts bursts into 2015 with their high energy production of West Side Story. The production is a showcase of Elly nominated and awarded performers, designers, technicians and musical direction and features the Placer County Youth Orchestra. The cast and crew include nearly 50 Del Oro students, a few […]
Artisan pizza abounds in Grass Valley, Nevada City and Truckee
THE ITALIANS WHO CAME TO THE FOOTHILLS in the Gold Rush-era brought winemaking to the region, but they also introduced the tradition of baking in stone ovens. Area restaurants and wineries have revived the tradition, from North Auburn to Grass Valley to Nevada City to Truckee. Sierra Knolls’ Bear River Wine Tasting room, just off […]
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