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Posted by jeffpelline on October 25, 2015 · Leave a Comment
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS IN NEVADA CITY Sundays, Dec. 6, 13, 20 1:30-6 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 16, 23, 5-9 p.m. Welcome the holiday season in style in historic Nevada City, where each year the town’s picturesque downtown transforms into a Christmas card come to life. The annual, family tradition features holiday activities for all ages: carriage rides, […]
Filed under Art · Tagged with Auburn, Autumn Shindig Harvest Festival, Beerman Plaza, Bridgeport Fall Festival, Christmas, Cornish Christmas, Country Christmas, Country Christmas Faire, fairs, Festival of Lights Parade, festivals, Grass Valley, Hanukkah, Haunted Historic Tour, holiday, latkes, Lincoln, Mountain Mandarin Festival, Nevada City, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Open House, parade, Penn Valley, Railroad Museum Christmas Party, tree lighting, Trick or Treat, Truckee, Victorian Christmas, Winter Craft Fair
Posted by jeffpelline on October 25, 2015 · Leave a Comment
FALL IS THE IDEAL SEASON FOR A ROAD TRIP. The trees are ablaze in fall colors, fresh local apples are being pressed into apple cider, the fields are full of pumpkins, and the wineries are less crowded. Here are some places to go: MACHADO ORCHARDS Just off I-80 in Auburn, visit its fifth annual Apple […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on October 24, 2015 · Leave a Comment
OKTOBERFEST IN MUNICH, Germany, attracts more than 6 million people annually who consume 1.5 million gallons of beer. Gastropubs, brewpubs and breweries in our region are all celebrating with seasonal brews and their own Octoberfest celebrations. Loomis Basin Brewery is holding its 4th annual October-fest on October 17. The festivities include food by Ruffhaus of […]
Filed under Wine & Beer · Tagged with Alalgash, Auburn Ale House, beer, Casa Las Katarinas, craft beer, Loomis Basin Brewery, Matteo's Public, Octoberfest, Ol' Republic Brewery, Pete's Pizza, Sprecher's, Stella Artrois, Three Forks Bakery & Brewing
Posted by jeffpelline on October 24, 2015 · Leave a Comment
BUD BREAK The first tender buds of the growing season emerge from the dormant vine during bud break in spring. After about a month of growth, a vine will develop bunches of tiny flowers. Each flower has the potential to form a single grape berry. FLOWERING After about a month of growth, a vine will […]
Filed under Wine & Beer · Tagged with aging, bottling, bud break, canopy management, crush, fermentation, flowering, fruit set, harvest, life cycle, life cycle of a wine grape, veraison, wine grape
Posted by jeffpelline on October 24, 2015 · Leave a Comment
WINE LOVERS MAY BE ONE OF THE few beneficiaries of the long dry spell in California, at least for one more year. Just as every cloud has a silver lining, the drought is causing the vines to produce smaller grapes, which results in more concentrated sugars and flavors. Vintages during dry years tend to garner […]
Filed under Wine & Beer · Tagged with crush, Grass Valley, harvest, Marsy, Mike Naggiar, Naggiar Vineayrds & Winery, Pilot Peak Winery, Sierra Starr, Smith Vineyard, Wine, Wine tasting
Posted by jeffpelline on October 24, 2015 · Leave a Comment
THIS SUMMER, LEEANN BROOK, one of Nevada County’s most-accomplished artists, opened up an art gallery and studio on Spring St. in downtown Nevada City, where she’s helping to grow its reputation as an arts district. The gallery is just across the street from a studio LeeAnn occupied when she moved here nearly 40 years ago […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on October 24, 2015 · Leave a Comment
THIS FALL, SIERRA STAGES PRESENTS the groundbreaking musical Falsettos for ten performances from November 5-22 at the intimate Off Center Stage in Grass Valley, next to The Center for the Arts’ main theater. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m. Falsettos is the final production of Sierra Stages’ seventh season and […]
Filed under Art · Tagged with Casey Burke, Danny McCammon, Falsettos, George Jayne, Graham Bennett, Grass Valley, James Lapine, Jill Kelly, Jonathan Hansard, Kate Haight, Ken Getz, Ken Miele, Nancy Haffey, November 5-22, Off Center Stage, Pamela Hodges, performance, play, Sandra Rockman, Sierra Stages, The Center for the Arts, Tinley Ireland, William Finn
Posted by jeffpelline on October 24, 2015 · Leave a Comment
“THE PRESENCE OF AN ORCHESTRA often is an indicator of a community’s strength,” according to the League of American Orchestras. “They fuel local economies, attract new business development and educate young people.” About 27 years ago, Placer County leaders had the foresight to start a community orchestra: the Auburn Symphony. In its first season, the […]
Filed under Art · Tagged with Auburn, Auburn Symphony, classical music, Jennifer Montgomery, Ji in Yang, Masterworks, Messiah sing-along, Peter Jaffe, Placer County, Richard Glazier, Stories of Heroism and Passion, symphony, Symphony in the Park, Tina Guo, Yōsuke Kawasaki
Posted by jeffpelline on October 24, 2015 · Leave a Comment
When it comes to burgers, In-N-Out Burger in the West and Shake Shack on the East Coast have cult-like followings. But our local restaurants create some epic burgers, made with organic and local ingredients. Some examples: CHRISTINA’S AMERICAN BISTRO The flame-broiled Kobe-style bistro burger features Wagu Kobe-style beef and caramelized shallots, topped with cheddar and […]
Filed under Food · Tagged with Auburn, burgers, Christina's American Bistro, Diegos restaurant, Food, Grass Valley, Ike's Quarter Cafe, Jernigan's Tap House & Grill, Kane's Family Restaurant, Matteo's Public, Meadow Vista, Monkey Cat, Nevada City, Pine Street Burgers, Tofanelli's Gold Country Bistro
Posted by jeffpelline on October 24, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Known for its “wicked fresh fish,” Morgan’s Lobster Shack (MorgansLobsterShack.com) in Truckee is the place to go for fish and chips, an authentic New England lobster roll or an oyster po’ boy. The restaurant and fish market offers fresh fish for the grill, including Alaskan halibut, swordfish, salmon, wild shrimp, scallops and live Maine lobster. […]
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