Music in the Mountains names new executive director

Nevada County, CA, November 4, 2011 – Music in the Mountains, the largest classical music organization of the Sierra Foothills, announced today that it has named Cristine Kelly as Executive Director. In that position, she will have the overall strategic implementation and operational responsibility for MIM. Kelly brings expertise in local nonprofits and [...]

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 [...]

Music in the Mountains’ 30th anniversary season

I received this email, announcing Music in the Mountains’ new season:
“Music in the Mountains (MIM), the largest classical music organization in the Sierra Foothills, announces its 30th anniversary season – filled with new magic and old favorites. After a challenging year of fundraising and streamlining, MIM remains committed to sharing first-rate music with the [...]

Q&A with new artistic director at Music in Mountains

Sierra FoodWineArt spoke with Gregory Vajda, the new artistic director at Music in the Mountains:
What is the philosophy of Music in the Mountains?
We believe that enthusiasm is the essential ingredient for any concert- goer—more important than formal dress or music knowledge. We challenge the notion that classical music is stuffy. We present the full [...]