Placer County winery and farm brewery ordinance
By Placer County With its planned winery and farm brewery ordinance, Placer County is working to further address the future development of wineries and farm breweries in the county, while encouraging agricultural economic development and protecting the character and long-term viability of our agricultural lands. The county is proposing an amendment to the existing winery […]
Truckee named the No. 1 coolest ski town in North America for 2018
The Matador Network, a travel media website, has ranked Truckee the No. 1 coolest ski town in North America: “Truckee is rad because it sits in the middle of more ski areas than anywhere else in the West, and yet has none of the glitz of places like Aspen or Jackson. There are more than […]
Sierra Theaters to donate funds to fire victims
After devastating fires have affected so many in Northern California, including Nevada County, Sierra Theaters is stepping forward this weekend to help with the recovery. Sierra Theaters, which includes Sierra Cinemas on East Main Street, Del Oro Theatre in downtown Grass Valley, and Sutton Cinemas on Sutton Way in the Brunswick Basin, will donate 5 […]
Read the fall issue of Sierra FoodWineArt magazine
Read the Fall issue of our magazine at digital.sierraculture.com (Photo: Olof Carmel)
Online guide for the Open Studios & Art Tour of Nevada County on Oct. 7, 8, 14 and 15
Visit more than 65 local artists in 43 studios on October 7, 8, 14 and 15, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and see where art is made, displayed, and appreciated in western Nevada County. The guide is HERE. A preview exhibition and opening reception is October 5, from 6-9 p.m., at The Center for the Arts, […]
Celebration of Life for Grass Valley artist, philanthropist Peggy Levine on Oct. 28 at North Star House
To Our Members, Supporters and Friends of the North Star Historic Conservancy; Monday, September 25, was a sad day for our community and the North Star Historic Conservancy, as Peggy Levine passed from our life. Peggy will always be fondly remembered for her generosity, warmth, spirit and incredible philanthropic efforts. Everyone she met was soon […]
Quest Theaterworks wins four Elly awards, a major coup
Quest Theaterworks won four Elly awards at the 35th annual Elly awards during a ceremony at The Center at 2300 in Sacramento on Sunday night, a major coup for the Grass Valley theater group. LeGacy Presents of Nevada County won the best costume design award in drama for Scrooge. Quest’s four Elly awards included best […]
Kodo Arts antiques sale is Sept. 30-Oct. 8 in Nevada City
The upcoming Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques Fall Warehouse Show and Sale, Sept. 30 – Oct. 8, features one of Kodo Arts’ best collections of Japanese antique furniture, garden features, architectural, home decor, art, kimonos, lighting and much more — all handpicked from the antique markets and auctions houses of Kyoto. This fall sale features a […]
Amber Jo Manuel named The Center’s acting ED as it launches first-ever capital campaign
The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley (“The Center”) is pleased to announce that Amber Jo Manuel will be named Acting Executive Director starting September 18th. A native of Nevada City, Amber Jo worked the last 17 years in marketing and development for not-for-profits arts organizations in New York City and the Bay Area, […]
Center for the Arts Executive Director Julie Baker to step down
The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley (“the Center”) today announced that Executive Director Julie Baker has decided to step down on September 15. After 8 years of overall leadership of the non-profit organization, Julie is looking forward to focusing on her passion for the arts without day-to-day management responsibilities. The Center’s Board of Directors […]
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