Aaron Neville: Stars at North Star House
THIS SUMMER’S ANNUAL STARS AT North Star House concert features multi-Grammy winner Aaron Neville and band on the grounds of a historic mansion designed by Julia Morgan.
The August 5 event, now in its ninth year, will have a New Orleans theme and includes an evening festival celebrating local land conservation followed by an outdoor [...]
Nevada County Arts & Culture this summer
NEVADA COUNTY HAS THE MOST ARTISTS per capita than anywhere else in California. Throughout the year there is a constant stream of art—at concerts, film festivals and dance performances; on studio tours; and in galleries and theaters.
Here’s a sampling of arts events for the summer and fall. For a complete list, visit the website [...]
Music in Mountain’s Sierra Brewfest on August 27
THIS SUMMER BEER LOVERS CAN RELAX under towering pines at one of the state’s most beautiful fairgrounds and taste superb brews from more than two dozen microbreweries.
The 22nd annual Sierra BrewFestis Saturday, August 27 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. The popular Music in the Mountains fundraiser features hand-crafted beers, food and [...]
Artist profile: LeeAnn Brook
LEEANN BROOK HAS BEEN AN ACCOMPLISHED painter for more than 40 years. This year, she also is celebrating the 35th anniversary of her graphic design business, Brook Design Group in Nevada City, and the 8th anniversary of her greeting card business.
With an early interest in photography and painting, LeeAnn sold her work and received [...]
Starry, Starry Nights on July 16
IMAGINE BEING SWEPT BACK IN time to an elegant evening soiree, akin to the Gatsby era. Guests are decked out in white attire, and dine and dance under the stars on lush grounds.
Welcome to Starry, Starry Nights, a popular summer event in the foothills for 19 years. More than 300 guests will mix and [...]
Feats of Clay in Lincoln
THE 24TH FEATS OF CLAY ART SHOW RUNS April 30-May 29 at Gladding-McBean, a 136-year-old maker of clay products. Its grounds include large, beehive-shaped kilns that house the artwork.
Feats of Clay has become one of the nation’s most competitive ceramic art shows, and it attracts thousands of visitors annually. The exhibit includes some 80 [...]
Arts with Altitude: Music, festivals and theater in Nevada County
DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION, movie watching boomed as people craved escapism. In the recent recession, film, theater and festivals also are flourishing in many cities, with robust ticket sales.
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Foothills’ performing arts groups also report an uptick in business. “We’re ahead of budget,” says Julie Hardin, executive director of InConcert Sierra in Grass Valley. [...]
Artist profile: Jerianne Van Dijk
JERIANNE VAN DIJK’S LIFE IS filled with artful works. Since 1976, she has been creating paintings, illustrations and murals to turn your life into an artful, unique experience.
The lure of her artwork pulls you into another place, another time. Through her mural work, the ordinary becomes the extraordinary. A doorway is not simply a [...]
Art Works Gallery in Grass Valley
ART CO-OPS ARE MAKING A COMEBACK as a way to share space, get feedback from other artists and attract more customers.
The galleries also allow artists to display their work year-round, compared with the typical month-long show.
In the foothills, Auburn Old Town Gallery is 25 years old, and Artists’ Studio of the Foothills in [...]
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