These are a few of our favorite things for the holidays
CAROLINES COFFEE ROASTERS GIFT BASKETS We drink Carolines Coffee each morning: It is fresh roasted, in-house. But we also adore their gift baskets—filled with coffee, chocolate-covered espresso beans, waffle mix, real maple syrup, local jams, shortbread, English breakfast teas and more. The gourmet items are wrapped in baskets or wooden gift crates, with a festive […]
ASiF Holiday Open House is December 6
This Saturday, December 6th, the Artists’ Studio in the Foothills (ASiF) invites the public for a fun and unforgettable holiday gift shopping experience. Come, enjoy a cup of hot spiced cider and see, celebrate and experience holiday gifts in the making. Bring the entire family (we’ll keep them busy while you shop) and find that […]
Kodo Arts Fall Show is October 4-12
Just twice a year, Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques in Nevada City opens it doors for the public purchase their exotic treasures and Japanese antiques. Kodo’s Fall show on October 4-12 features a wide array of of old shop signs from the late 1800s. Known as ‘Kanban,’ these signs are hand carved in wood. Kanban are […]
Sierra Stages presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” in Grass Valley
Sierra Stages is proud to present the classic Off-Broadway musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown with book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz, for four weekends only from September 18 through October 12 at the intimate Off Center Stage in Grass Valley. You’re a […]
Check out Truckee in September!
Truckee Offers an Array of Colorful Events and Activities this September Located near the Sierra Nevada crest at almost six-thousand feet, the historic town of Truckee is amazingly picturesque during autumn, when the air is crisp, the sun bright and the tree-covered mountains become a patchwork of warm and vibrant colors. Perfect weather for hiking, […]
Music in the Mountains Resident Conductor shares Salzburg Festival experiences
Editor’s note: Music in the Mountains‘ Resident Conductor and Choral Director Ryan Murray was selected as a winner of the prestigious 2014 Ansbacher Fellowship for Young Conductors with the Vienna Philharmonic through the American Austrian Foundation. Here’s a report: “I wanted to take a moment to share some of my experiences from the Salzburg festival with you. […]
A bronze sculpture by foothills’ artist John Mowen proposed for Grass Valley roundabout
A 7-foot-tall bronze sculpture, “Moving Within,” created by the late John Mowen, the popular artist and Nevada City gallery owner, is being proposed for the roundabout at Sierra College Drive. The Grass Valley City Council is expected to consider the plan at its meeting on Tuesday night. “Roundabouts provide a unique opportunity to display artwork […]
“Spring Bling”: For only $50, a chance for a European trip and a sparkling diamond
This is one of the best deals we’ve seen: The Center for the Arts and Stucki Jewelers, both of Grass Valley, are teaming up to offer a trip of a lifetime: “The Spring Bling Tour.” For $50, you get a chance to win a roundtrip journey from Northern California to Belgium, complete with a visit […]
North Star House master plan for restoration in the works
By Joe Heckel, President, North Star Historic Conservancy In 2003, a building sat vacant. It was in poor condition and deteriorating to the point of collapse. Rain poured into the building from a failing roof and through open windows. The interior had been vandalized, with all fixtures stripped and graffiti covered the walls. Piles of […]
A Visit to the Tahoe Concours d’Elegance
We visited the 42nd annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance at Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood today. We’ve been going to the “woodie” boat show for more than 20 years, so it’s cool that our magazine now has a partnership with the organizers. We enjoy sailing on the Lake, but the “woodies” are famous. This year […]
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