Nevada County Arts: First Friday Art Walks, Garrison Keillor and more

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
The First Friday Art Walk celebrates Nevada City’s diverse mix of galleries, artisan boutiques, retail shops, wine tasting rooms, restaurants, as well as its artistic and creative community.

Participating downtown businesses are open 5-9 p.m. and many of them host receptions with local artists, trunk shows or performances. Many shops also offer snacks and beverages, as well as sales on merchandise. The Art Walks also feature live music and theatrical performances at various downtown locations. May 5, June 2, July 7 and Aug. 4. Find them on Facebook.

GARRISON KEILLOR
On October 15, Garrison Keillor—one of America’s most prolific storytellers— takes the stage at the Veter- ans Memorial Auditorium in Grass Valley, his first time in the foothill town. The NPR veteran of A Prairie Home Companion fame captivates audiences with a blend of comedy, charisma and wisdom.
For tickets, visit TheCenterfortheArts.org.

LEEANN BROOK FINE ART
In April, the gallery holds a month-long celebration of Earth Day, featuring contemporary nature-inspired art, including LeeAnn’s paintings and artist Mike Snegg’s sculpted wood vessels. April 22, visit the gallery from 12-6 p.m. and receive a free, signed greeting card; an artist’s reception is 4-6 p.m.

May 5, First Friday Art Walk features LeeAnn’s mixed-media paintings and music from Induction. May 20-21, a collage and mixed-media painting retreat with LeeAnn at the Nevada City Vets Hall; reservations required. June 2, an artists representative from Golden Paints, 3-5 p.m. followed by First Friday Art Walk, with live music. June 3-4, a texture techniques painting retreat at the Nevada City Vets Hall; reservations required. LeeAnnBrookFineArt.com

A SAMPLING OF UPCOMING ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS IN NEVADA COUNTY:

THE WHITE SNAKE April 13-May 6
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TINTABULATIONS April 16
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STEEP RAVINE April 21
MinersFoundry.org

NICK MOSS BAND April 21
TheCenterfortheArts.org

SPRING CONCERT April 22, 23
TruckeeChorus.org

NEVADA CITY CRAFT FAIR May 5
MinersFoundry.org

ANDY ALLO May 5
TheCenterfortheArts.org

SPRING CRAFT FAIRE May 6
CraftGuildNevadaCounty.org

LORRAINE GERVAIS & VIVIAN LEE May 13
TheCenterfortheArts.org

NEVADA COUNTY CONCERT BAND SPRING CONCERT May 14
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SIERRA MASTER CHORALE SPRING CONCERT,May 21, 22
InConcertSierra.org

AN EVENING WITH CAT POWER June 23
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MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS SUMMERFEST June 25-July 3
MusicintheMountains.org

GARRISON KEILLOR: JUST PASSING THROUGH Oct. 15
TheCenterfortheArts.org

(Photo: Jerry Holt)

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