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Posted by jeffpelline on March 12, 2017 · Leave a Comment
We thoroughly enjoyed Sierra Stages production of “End Days” this weekend at the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City. “Waiting for Wednesday,” when the Rapture is supposed to arrive, has never been so funny — and touching. In this poignant, five-cast member play — the first production of its ninth season — Sierra Stages continues to delight its […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on March 12, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Step right up! With live music, two bars, and better auction items than ever before — including a trip to New York City to see “Hamilton” on Broadway — Nevada County’s premier fundraising event is sure to amaze and astound! Nevada City School of the Arts presents its 19th annual “A Matter of Taste” fundraiser […]
Posted by jeffpelline on March 9, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Lefty’s Grill in Nevada City has reopened after being closed since January 8, when torrential rains repeatedly flooded Little Deer Creek and water engulfed the lower level of the popular eatery. We visited Lefty’s when it reopened on Wednesday night, visited with the affable owners and noticed some new menu items, including an imaginative fruit-and-cheese […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on March 5, 2017 · Leave a Comment
OVER 5,000 U.S. BREWERIES In the 1870s, America had over 4,000 breweries. Before Prohibition, the total had fallen to under 700. Now the U.S. is home to over 5,000 breweries, according to the Brewer’s Association. “In the face of numerous opportunities and challenges in 2016, small and independent craft brewers continue to thrive,” says Bart […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on March 4, 2017 · Leave a Comment
In October 2014, the City of Folsom proudly opened Phase I of The Johnny Cash Trail — a 1.2-mile segment of Class I bike trail that connects the Folsom Lake Trail by way of a new bike/pedestrian over-crossing, beautifully inspired by the architecture of nearby Folsom Prison. With the bike trail infrastructure in place, the […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on March 4, 2017 · Leave a Comment
THE UNION INN IN VOLCANO WAS BUILT in 1880, where it served as a boarding house and saloon for miners and visitors. Now it has been reborn as a delightful pub and four- room bed and breakfast in the picturesque village of Volcano in Amador County. “It’s a true neighborhood pub,” says owner Tracey Berkner. […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on March 4, 2017 · Leave a Comment
ALONG WITH WATERING HOLES and movie houses, Gold Rush-era hotels have long been economic anchors for Mother Lode towns. Just as saloons such as the Golden Era lounge in Nevada City are being restored, historic hotels also are being renovated—helping to revitalize the downtowns and their surroundings. The Hotel Sutter in Sutter Creek (Amador County) […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on March 4, 2017 · Leave a Comment
A new show takes to the airways on KVMR 89.5 FM on Friday, March 17 at noon. The goal of the program is to promote craft beer knowledge and good beer appreciation and to entertain the listenership of KVMR radio’s audience. The new program features two well-known personalities in the Nevada City-Grass Valley area, Tom […]
Posted by jeffpelline on February 19, 2017 · Leave a Comment
A Falcon 9 rocket from Elon Musk’s Space X lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center on Sunday, with 5,500 pounds of supplies, experiments and cargo headed to the International Space Station. The Dragon cargo capsule is expected to arrive at the Station on Wednesday. “I feel very confident of 2018,” Musk said on Twitter. […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on February 18, 2017 · Leave a Comment
A “Made in the U.S.A.” label is enjoying a renaissance, from a new line of Under Armor apparel called Arris Project to a new Adidas “speedfactory” near Atlanta. The Trump White House also is giving “Made in America” a nudge. In our region, Copper River Bag Co. has been making high-quality leather bags since 2010, […]
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