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 […]
Sierra Stages presents “Company” from February 27 to March 22
WHAT: Sierra Stages presents Stephen Sondheim’s COMPANY February 27 – March 22 WHEN: Thursdays at 7 PM; Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays (March 2 & 9) at 2 PM WHERE: Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad Street, Nevada City INFORMATION: www.SierraStages.org 530-346-3210 Sierra Stages presents the landmark musical comedy COMPANY from February 27 through March […]
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 […]
Backcountry Film Festival is December 17 in Nevada City (video)
Winter is full of ups and downs so why not celebrate winter and embrace the UP? It’s time to dust off the skis, pull on your parka, grab your ski buddies, and celebrate the fun and beauty of winter at the Ninth Annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival. The ten unique films included in […]
LeGacy presents “A Christmas Carol” on November 29-December 24
LeGacy Productions will present “A Christmas Carol” at the Nevada Theatre from November 29- December 24. Susan Mason directs the local all-star cast in this delightful adaptation by Jeffrey Mason. The talented Jeffrey Mason also plays Ebeneezer Scrooge, the London businessman who must look back at his life to examine his wrong doings, and repent […]
Scoop: CATS to present Miss Saigon for its 20th anniversary in April-May ’14 @Nevada Theatre
Editor’s note: We saw this new post on the CATS website — an audition notice for Miss Saigon, one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time and a “mega musical”: Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra’s 20th Anniversary Production From the creators of Les Misérables, comes a musical by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain […]
CATS’ Journey to the West
THE COMMUNITY ASIAN THEATRE of the Sierra (CATS) opens its 19th season with the popular Journey to the West, based on the 16th-century comic novel by Wu Ch’eng-en. The show runs April 11-May 4, at the Nevada Theatre in downtown Nevada City. This adaptation by Tony award-winning playwright, Mary Zimmerman, is about the adventures of […]
We need a “Mini Mondavi” in western Nevada County
PERFORMING ARTS IS ON THE UPSWING in western Nevada County, thanks to invigorated leadership at The Center for the Arts, InConcert Sierra, Music in the Mountains, Nevada County Arts and other nonprofits—as well as enthusiastic audiences. As a result, what seemed like “Field of Dreams” thinking in the past, must become a top priority: Working […]
Sierra Stages’ new season begins with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
SIERRA STAGES IS A ON A ROLL. SINCE IT began only four years ago, the community theatre based in western Nevada County has presented 15 plays and musicals and has been recognized by the Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance with four Elly Awards and 23 Elly nominations (including Death of a Salesman, see photo). The […]
Sierra Stages to present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” this spring
Sierra Stages will present this magical comedy from February 28 through March 23 at the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City. The director is Jac Royce. The creative staff includes Mike Edwards (set design), Sharon Olson (costume design) and Erin Beatie (lighting design). Spells are cast, lovers are fooled and revelry flourishes as worlds collide in […]
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