Popular singer-songwriter Jewel performing in Grass Valley on July 17

Jewel, the singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer and actress, is going to perform at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Grass Valley on July 17, the Center for the Arts announced on Tuesday. Jewel has has received four Grammy Award nominations and has sold over 27 million albums worldwide. Here’s the rundown from the Center’s website: From the […]

Video: Wynton Marsalis extends a personal invite to his show in Grass Valley

Post by The Center for the Arts. The Center for the Arts presents WHAT: Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra WHEN: Friday, March 7, 8 p.m. WHERE: Veterans Memorial Auditorium 255 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA TICKETS: $58 members, $68 non-member – General Admission The Center Box Office – 530-274-8384 ext […]

Suzanne Vega to perform at Center for the Arts on May 22

By Center for the Arts The Center for the Arts presents Suzanne Vega on Thursday, May 22, at the Center for the Arts Main Stage at 8 p.m. Widely regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s […]

Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis performs in Grass Valley on March 7

The Center for the Arts presents WHAT: Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra WHEN: Friday, March 7, 8 p.m. WHERE: Veterans Memorial Auditorium 255 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA TICKETS: $58 members, $68 non-member – General Admission The Center Box Office – 530-274-8384 ext 14 BriarPatch Co-op Community Market – 530-272-5333 […]

Arts & Culture Getaways in Auburn, Grass Valley and Nevada City

SMALL, PICTURESQUE TOWNS SUCH AS Ashland, OR and Telluride, CO have long been popular with arts and culture enthusiasts. Though lesser known, the Sierra foothills is a cultural destination in its own right, with world-class performers, award-winning theater, including Broadway shows, and eclectic art galleries—all within walkable, historic towns. Dining, shopping and lodging—from B&Bs and […]

Wild & Scenic Film Festival on January 9-12

EACH JANUARY, THE FOOTHILLS HOSTS one of the nation’s premier environmental film festivals. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival, presented by the South Yuba River Citizens League, draws top filmmakers, celebrities, leading activists and world adventurers to Nevada City and Grass Valley. The 12th annual festival takes place Thurs.-Sun., January 9-12, largely at historic venues […]

Why Our Fall Foliage Is Best

“Nature’s first green is gold”—Robert Frost New England’s fall foliage is legendary. Each year hundreds of thousands of people flock to the Northeast to view the explosion of fall colors. We’ve been. The bronze, bright yellow and vibrant red leaves—set amid quaint towns such as Woodstock, VT or idyllic college towns such as Amherst, MA—are […]

A hip food-lovers hangout may emerge in Nevada City, near its farmers market

Some of our favorite “foodie paradises” are in the Bay Area, and we are regulars. The Ferry Building Marketplace in San Francisco and the Rockridge Market Hall come to mind. The Ferry Building also is home to a popular farmers market where we used to shop. Now, we believe, this phenomena may be coming to […]

“Back to the Land” Dinner and Gala at North Star House

Who: Bear Yuba Land Trust and The Center for the Arts What: “Back to the Land” Dinner and Gala, 11th Annual Stars at North Star House benefit concert with Dr. John and the Nite Trippers and special guest Allen Toussaint When: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 Where: North Star House, 12075 Auburn Road […]

Buddy Guy, Graham Nash and Lyle Lovett to perform in Grass Valley this fall

The Center for the Arts will roll out their Fall Headliners with six performances in Grass Valley during September, October and November. Included are appearances by Dr. John, Blues Traveler, Buddy Guy, Michael Pollan, Graham Nash and an acoustic evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt. Center Executive Director Julie Baker says, “This Fall is […]

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