First Friday Art Walk returns to Nevada City on May 2
The First Friday Art Walk is a celebration of Nevada City’s diverse mix of galleries, artisan boutiques, retail shops, wine tasting rooms, restaurants, as well as our wonderfully artistic and creative community. Participating Downtown businesses will stay open until 9 p.m. every First Friday monthly and many will host “receptions” with local artists, trunk shows, […]
Maurice Sendak exhibit at Nevada Museum of Art from March 1-April 27
Maurice Sendak: 50 Years, 50 Works is a comprehensive memorial exhibition of 50 select artworks by the late author, artist and illustrator Maurice Sendak celebrating the 50th anniversary of the publication Where the Wild Things Are, Sendak’s universally revered children’s book. The exhibit is at the Nevada Museum of Art from March 1-April 27. Presented […]
ART OnSite lecture series with artist Daniel Brickman on February 9
On Sunday, February 9, ART OnSite will host an intimate evening with sculptor Daniel Brickman in conversation with Center for the Arts Executive Director Julie Baker. Brickman is one of eight professional artists selected by the ART OnSite jury to create a work of art along the Deer Creek Tribute Trail in Nevada City. His […]
2014 Academy Awards nominations
Here’s the nominees for the 2014 Academy Awards. The winners will be announced Sunday, March 2. BEST PICTURE American Hustle Charles Roven, Richard Suckle, Megan Ellison, and Jonathan Gordon, Producers Captain Phillips Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti and Michael De Luca, Producers Dallas Buyers Club Robbie Brenner and Rachel Winter, Producers Gravity Alfonso Cuarón and David […]
New: Sneak peek inside HGTV’s Dream Home at Truckee-Tahoe
We are eagerly awaiting the debut of the 2014 HGTV Dream Home at Schaffer’s Mill in Truckee in January 2014 — right in our own backyard. Viewers can enter to win the home from Dec. 27, 2013 to Feb. 14, 2014. Now a sneak peek video of the home is available. We’re glad that the […]
Tickets now on sale for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on January 9-12
Tickets are now on sale for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on January 9-12. “We’re thrilled to announce that tickets are on sale now for the 12th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival – more than 100 inspirational films, educational workshops, outstanding special guests including Debra Winger, art shows, dance concert, and so much […]
The Arts: Ten reasons to be thankful
By California Arts Council 1) Student achievement – Arts education results in higher grades and increased graduation rates. “The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest of days.” – William Safire 2) Health care – Arts’ healing benefits result in shorter hospital stays and better pain management; music therapy helps stroke and head […]
Sample the Sierra festival in Tahoe announces wine-and-food pairings
Sample the Sierra is a farm-to-fork festival celebrating the best food, wine and art in the Sierra Nevada, Sierra Foothills and Lake Tahoe regions. This year’s 4th annual Sample the Sierra festival on September 1 will feature 16 different tasting booths, each showcasing the variety of textures, flavors, and styles of the Sierra Nevada mountains. […]
Free jewelry from innovative marketing deal @Stucki Jewelers in Grass Valley
James Arbaugh, Nicole Arbaugh, Stucki Jewelers,