Sierra Master Chorale names new music director
InConcert Sierra is pleased to welcome Alison Skinner as the new music director of the Sierra Master Chorale and Orchestra. The appointment follows a year-long search that included more than 20 candidates from around the world. Skinner will take the baton from founding Sierra Master Chorale Music Director Ken Hardin, who announced more than a […]
David McKay Photography
Most people know David McKay through his captivating photographs and his award-winning book Yuba Seasons. David has been teaching photography at Sierra College since 2000. David also is an experienced master printer. Besides printing from a digital file — from a camera or a smartphone — David can scan black-and-white or color negatives, prints or […]
Phoenix Humidor: Helping to revitalize downtown Grass Valley
LESS THAN A YEAR AGO, Stucki Jewelers opened Phoenix Humidor, the biggest walk-in cigar humidor in the foothills. Owners James and Nichole Arbaugh stocked the humidor with premium hand-crafted cigars along with loose-leaf tobacco and accessories such as cigar cutters, lighters and ashtrays. Their new venture has been a major success, making Stucki one of […]
Hotels & Wineries Double as Art Galleries
Grass Valley Courtyard Suites is becoming an “art hotel.” Embracing the recent state Cultural District designation, the owners plan to display local artwork throughout the hotel, including at its 1,300-square- foot event center. Each month, the hotel will feature a different artist or collaboration of artists. It also will host artist receptions. “We’re thrilled to […]
Stucki Jewelers: Free if it snows
“I’m dreaming of a White Christmas” – Bing Crosby Imagine receiving free jewelry if it snows one inch during any 24-hour period in December. The crooner himself surely would have applauded that. For the 10th straight year, Stucki Jewelers of downtown Grass Valley, the region’s oldest continually operating jewelry store, is offering a “free if […]
Phoenix Humidor in Grass Valley to offer a top-of-the line Cohiba cigar
Cohiba Spectre is a limited-edition Cohiba with a suggested retail price of $90 per cigar, the most expensive Cohiba General has ever made. The smoke is made with eight types of tobacco from five countries, and many of the leaves are aged in barrels—some for an extremely long time. Starting next week, Phoenix Humidor, located […]
LeeAnn Brook Fine Art
Located at 231 Broad Street in downtown Nevada City, the gallery also incorporates the working studio of LeeAnn Brook, where visitors can see paintings in progress and discuss the art with the artist firsthand. NOVEMBER Menlo MacFarlane, “Life as Art“ Pastels and Mixed Media LeeAnn Brook, Mixed-Media Paintings Opening Reception: Nov. 9, 5-7 p.m. Thanksgiving […]
The Olive Groove: Partnering with local artists, farmers and chefs
“Partnering with local artists, farmers, and chefs is a big part of why we love this work. By focusing on local talent, we are able to offer unique products for our customers and support the thriving creative scene in Nevada County.” — Christina West, owner of the Olive Groove The Olive Groove located in downtown […]
The Big Crush
THIS YEAR’S WINE GRAPE HARVEST HAS been a celebratory one, thanks to a “picture-perfect” growing season. It included abundant rainfall in winter followed by endless days of sunshine and moderate temperatures in spring and summer. “The grapes hung on the vines and gained flavor and complexity without being pushed beyond ripeness by excess heat,” Jackson […]
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