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Posted by jeffpelline on July 23, 2016 · Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for a break from sobering TV and newspaper headlines and surreal national politics, go see Sierra Stages’ presentation of “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City for some comic relief. It is funny, sweet, melodic and carries a cautionary tale (“Don’t feed the plant”). And the voice of […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on July 6, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Our magazine’s summer issue points to some innovative new cocktails at the Golden Era lounge in Nevada City. Here’s a rundown: 1. BRIDGEPORT BRAMBLE Gin, Lemon, Raspberry Syrup, Cherry Liqueur, Orange Bitters, 2. PEARDALE Singani Muscat Brandy, Lemon, Basil, Apple Syrup, Two-Towns Cider 3. LOLA MONTEZ St. George Green Chili Vodka, Lime, Ginger, Ancho Reyes, […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on June 17, 2016 · Leave a Comment
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival announced Friday that Gary Snyder and Tom Killion will be among the headliners at the 15th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, happening January 12-16, 2017. Gary Snyder, a Pulitzer prize-winning poet, essayist, lecturer and environmental activist, has made huge contributions to the environmental movement through his […]
Posted by jeffpelline on May 26, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Scott’s Flat Reservoir ranks No. 1 in “15 gorgeous lakes in Northern California that you must check out this summer,” according to OnlyInYourState.com. It comes after Scott’s Flat was named among the top 10 paddle boarding spots in California, according to Stand Up Paddleboarding magazine. Our magazine’s report on the paddle boarding honor for Scott’s […]
Posted by jeffpelline on April 27, 2016 · Leave a Comment
“Picking the contestants for our sixth annual Best Town Ever contest wasn’t easy,” according to Outside magazine.” We looked for places with great access to trails and public lands, thriving restaurants and neighborhoods, and, of course, a good beer scene—all while excluding the winners and runners-up from the past three years to make room for hidden gems, […]
Posted by jeffpelline on April 15, 2016 · Leave a Comment
What’s new at the wineries: SMITH VINEYARD REUNITES WITH “AMIGO BOB” Amigo Bob Cantisano, managing partner of the Heaven and Earth Farm on the San Juan Ridge, is one of the most influential figures in California organic agriculture. “Nature bats first and last,” Amigo Bob told The New York Times Magazine. About 35 years ago, […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on April 10, 2016 · Leave a Comment
In recent years, we have enjoyed productions of Broadway’s most beloved shows in the Sierra foothills. Examples include the “Music Man,” “Peter Pan” and “Into the Woods” from Sierra Stages; “The King and I” from Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra; and “A Christmas Carol” by LeGacy Presents. We’ve also noticed, however, that our region’s […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on March 2, 2016 · Leave a Comment
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PEOPLE MIX CHINESE AND ENGLISH? You get Chinglish. Translating from Chinese to English often results in confusion and unintentional humor. For example, public signs that are supposed to advise English speakers to “be careful not to slip and fall” wind up reading “slip carefully” because of mistranslation. English travelers to China often […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on February 16, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Jonathan Rowe, founder and CEO of event venue The Village and video production company Madrone Studios in San Francisco, has bought the historic Stonehouse building in Nevada City, he told our magazine. Rowe plans to revitalize the Stonehouse as a destination for culinary artistry, a tapas bar, visiting chefs, weddings and events. We spoke with […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on February 16, 2016 · Leave a Comment
THE NEW-YORK BASED TELEVISION SHOW Sex and the City helped put craft cocktails on the map in the ’90s when Sarah Jessica Parker’s character, Carrie Bradshaw, regularly ordered “Cosmos” with her girlfriends. “The idea that it’s not a date without cocktails was created by Sex and the City,” as Dale DeGroff, America’s foremost mixologist and […]
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