Blues guitar legend Buddy Guy performs in Grass Valley on October 29
WHO: The Center for the Arts presents WHAT: Buddy Guy with Grease & Grime Duo opening WHEN: Tuesday, October 29, 8:00PM WHERE: Veterans Memorial Auditorium 255 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945 TICKETS: $48 members, $58 non-member $75 Premium – reserved seating and parking The Center Box Office – 530-274-8384 ext 14 BriarPatch Co-op […]
A splendid Nevada County Arts calendar this fall
Nevada County CA is a creative pulse. Here are some examples of fall-holiday events. For a complete list visit NevadaCountyArts.org: FALL COLORS OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR Oct. 5-6 and 12-13 Visit 74 local artists in 34 studios and see where art is made, displayed and enjoyed in western Nevada County. View and purchase original work […]
Wynton Marsalis, Arlo Guthrie, Tommy Emmanuel at The Center for the Arts in February, March and April
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM The Center for the Arts presents at 255 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA Friday, March 7, 8:00PM $58 members, $68 non-member Arlo Guthrie VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM The Center for the Arts presents Friday, April 11, 8:00PM $48 member, $58 non-member $78 Premium: reserved […]
Film shown @ Wild & Scenic Film Festival about homelessness wins an Oscar
“Inocente,” directed by the team of Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine, won the Oscar for documentary short on Sunday. It aired at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, January 11, the same night as “How the Kids Saved the Parks.” “Inocente” follows a homeless, undocumented immigrant teenage girl in San Diego as […]
The Center for the Arts: More improvements in the New Year
The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley is making some physical improvements to its venue, says Executive Director Julie Baker in a letter to members. “To begin, we are adding much-needed office space for our staff, and a conference room that can be used by the whole community,” Baker says. “With safety and accessibility […]
Grass Valley: Winning Praise from Star Performers
HISTORIC GRASS VALLEY draws outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, food and wine lovers—and increasingly, huge stars in music and entertainment. Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Judy Collins and others all have performed in our foothills town, thanks to The Center for the Arts, a regional hub for performing arts. Audiences love the shows, but the feeling is […]
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 […]
Wynonna, ASiF Gallery @ Grass Valley Wine Co. and more
The New Year is full of promise for art and wine businesses, such as the Grass Valley Wine Company and the Artists’ Studio in the Foothills (ASiF) Gallery, as they forge a new and ongoing collaboration. ASiF Gallery @ Grass Valley Wine Company will produce monthly local artist exhibitions and events at the downtown tasting […]
The Ridge Tapestry Project at The Center for the Arts on December 11-January 14
The Ridge Tapestry Project at The Center for the Arts Granucci Gallery December 11 — January 14, 2013 The San Juan Ridge has been an active community for more than a century. In the last 40 years it has been home to a rich culture of individuals and gatherings that make it a unique and […]
The Center for the Art: Visual arts is a cornerstone
THE CENTER FOR THE Arts in Grass Valley has become a hub for arts throughout the Sierra foothills, drawing world-class talent to the region. Performers have included Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Aaron Neville, Brandi Carlile, Rosanne Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Will Durst, Judy Collins and the Smothers Brothers. In more than 150 performances a year, The […]
