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Posted by jeffpelline on October 5, 2016 · Leave a Comment
NATURAL FOOD COOPERATIVES are booming across America. The 150 food co-ops of the National Co-op Grocers operate more than 200 stores in 38 states with combined annual sales of $2 billion. Food co-ops have led to a boom in organic foods, now the fastest growing sector of the grocery business. One of the food co-op […]
Filed under Food, FWA blog · Tagged with 40th year, BriarPatch, BriarPatch Co, Chris Maher, co-op, cooperative, farmer, farmers Market, Grass Valley, Joan Baez Agape Foundation, local economy, natural food, Nevada County, organic, Sierra College, solar, Stephanie Mandel
Posted by jeffpelline on October 5, 2016 · Leave a Comment
AWARD-WINNING FOOD AUTHOR Michael Pollan and Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney are receiving widespread praise for their Netflix documentary Cooked. In Cooked, Pollan explores how cooking transforms food and shapes our world. Each episode examines one of the physical elements used throughout the ages for cooking: fire (barbecue), water (pot cooking), air (bread making), and earth […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on September 9, 2016 · Leave a Comment
We worked as a business writer/chief technology writer at The San Francisco Chronicle for 12 years, so we were glad to participate in a special section in The Chronicle promoting Nevada County CA. The stand-alone section will run in the newspaper a week from Sunday (9/18)— and online. Here’s our ad and the “pitch” from […]
Posted by jeffpelline on September 1, 2016 · Leave a Comment
SUMMER IS PRIME TIME FOR FARMERS MARKETS, in our region and all across America. The USDA’s 17th annual National Farmers Market Week is August 7-13, celebrating the role of farmers markets in local economies. The markets create local jobs; return more of their sales to the local economy than grocery stores; and provide consumers with […]
Filed under Food, FWA blog · Tagged with Aubrey Young, Avanguardia, Beaucoup Chapeaux, Bierwagen's Donner Fruit Trail, Boorinakis Harper Ranch, BriarPatch Co-op, California Organics, Chino Farm, Earles of Newtown, farmers Market, Foothill Farmers Market, fresh, Grass Valley, Grass Valley Downtown Association, Ikeda's, Jardin del Rio, King's Beach, Lincoln Farmers Market, Lucchesi, Machado Orchards, Mother Truckers, Nevada City, Nevada City Farmers Market, New Earth Market, Newcastle Produce, Nicole Arbaugh, produce, Reinette Senum, Sierra Starr, SoLS, South Nevada County Certified Growers Market, Stucki Jewelers, Tahoe, Tahoe Central Market, Tahoe City Farmers Market, Tahoe Food Hub, Thursday Night Market, Truckee, Twin Peaks Orchard
Posted by jeffpelline on August 22, 2016 · Leave a Comment
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS ALLIANCE presents the 27th annual Sierra BrewFest on August 27 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. As one of the oldest, continuously running brewfests in California, it is known for showcasing small microbreweries in Northern California. This year’s roster features over 100 hand-crafted beers from some of the nation’s best microbreweries. This […]
Filed under FWA blog · Tagged with Auburn Alehouse, Bag-O, BBQ, bean bag toss, beer, BrewFest, craft beer, Crispin Cider, Doug Sowell, Erdinger Weissbrau, Feather Falls Brewing, festival, Grass Valley, Hangar 24, Loomis Basin Brewing, Lost Coast Brewery, microbrew, microbreweries, MIM, music, Music in The Mountains, Nevada County, Nevada County events, Nevada County Fairgrounds, New Belgium Brewing, Ol' Republic Brewery, Shipyard Brewing, Sierra Brewfest, Sierra Nevada Brewing, SoLS, Tap It Brewing, Three Forks Bakery & Brewing, Wildcard Brewing
Posted by jeffpelline on August 9, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Rod Byers of Grass Valley has been named the 2016 Blue Ribbon Award recipient by the Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors. The award was created by Western Fairs Association (WFA), a nonprofit trade association serving the Fair industry, to recognize those who support and contribute to the quality of their local Fair. Rod is […]
Posted by jeffpelline on August 9, 2016 · Leave a Comment
George and Sandy Woods have been named to the Nevada County Fair’s Hall of Fame. The Fair’s Board of Directors recognized the Woods for their long-time service and dedication to the Nevada County Fair. George and Sandy have been involved with the Fair since they moved to Nevada County in 1985. As active exhibitors, they […]
Posted by jeffpelline on August 2, 2016 · Leave a Comment
INCONCERT SIERRA HAS CREATED AN EXTRAORDINARY 2016-17 season, which includes bringing the world-famous Vienna Boys Choir back to Grass Valley on November 20. The Vienna-based choir of 100 choristers from 30 different nations between the ages of 10 and 14 visited Grass Valley in 2010. Divided into four touring choirs, the group visits virtually all […]
Filed under Art · Tagged with cellist Peter Wyrick, classical, Eva-Marie Zimmerman, Grass Valley, Grass Valley Events, InConcert Sierra, Keisuke Nakagoshi, Ken Hardin, Mozart, music, Nevada County events, orchestra, pianist Sam Haywood, Piano Four Hands, Shostakovich, Sierra Master Chorale and Orchestra, symphony, TenThing, The Alexander String Quartet with Robert Greenberg, Tinabulations, Tinabulations Handbell Ensemble, Vienna Boys Choir, ZOFO
Posted by jeffpelline on August 2, 2016 · Leave a Comment
“LOCAL ART BY LOCAL ARTISTS” IS THE MOTTO for Art Works Gallery in downtown Grass Valley. Artwork in the gallery regularly features the scenic foothills and mountains that surround our region, including the South Yuba River, rolling, oak-studded hills, and Lake Tahoe. But many of the over 30 juried visual artists that belong to Art […]
Filed under Art · Tagged with Alan Tangren, Art, Art Works Gallery, artist, China, David Wong, Eileen Blodgett, fine art, Gail Lipson, Grass Valley, Liz Collins, Mexico, mixed media, Paris, photography, Robert Libutti, Sayulita, South Yuba River, travel, Yunnan Province
Posted by jeffpelline on August 2, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Nevada County, CA is the creative pulse of the Sierra. For complete listings, visit NevadaCountyArts.org. Here are some examples of upcoming events: NEVADA CITY FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7 Find them on Facebook 20TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA WORLDFEST July 14-17 WorldFest.net CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL July 15, NC TheChildrensFestival.com TRUCKEE OPEN […]
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