Sierra Brewfest, Trails and Vistas Hike and Jazz at River Highlands Ranch
O-Ho, the Wells Fargo Wagon is a-comin’ to Nevada County this summer. And it’s closely followed by 76 trombones and a score of classic Broadway songs.
This summer, Sierra Stages is presenting one of the most beloved American musicals— Meredith Willson’s The Music Man—playing from July 12 through August 4 at the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City. Some other arts highlights this summer are:
JULY
12-15: ARTour North Tahoe and Truckee Local artists open their studios to the public, featuring watercolors, glass, jewelry and pastels. NorthTahoeArts.com
20: Children’s Festival Pioneer Park is transformed into a lively Renaissance Faire for children. NC. TheChildrensFestival.com
AUGUST
16-19: Nevada City Film Festival The best in independent cinema.
NevadaCityFilmFestival.com
25: Music in the Mountains’ 23rd annual Sierra Brewfest at Nevada County Fairgrounds. MusicintheMountains.org
SEPTEMBER
8-9: Trails and Vistas Interpretive Hike
Art hike event near Donner Summit. This year’s theme is The Dreaming Tree. TrailsandVistas.org
9: InConcert Sierra Jazz at River Highlands Ranch, Smartsville. InConcertSierra.com
14: Willie Nelson & Family presented by The Center for the Arts at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. To benefit Bear Yuba Land Trust. TheCenterfortheArts.org
(photo credit: David Wong and Bill Stevenson)