On June 10, 2022, The Center for the Arts cut the red ribbon on its newly renovated building, roughly four years after groundbreaking on the impressive multi-million dollar, 21,000 square foot space. For over two decades, The Center for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, has grown into a leading presenter of music, dance, […]
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Ani DiFranco to Perform at The Center for the Arts on June 28
The Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome back folk rock singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco to The Marisa Funk Theater on June 28, 2022 with support by Abraham Alexander. Widely considered a feminist icon, Ani DiFranco’s prolific music career spans over twenty self-released albums under her own record label, Righteous Babe Records which she launched […]
Marcia Ball Performs at The Center for the Arts
The Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome blues pianist, songwriter, and vocalist Marcia Ball to its’ Marisa Funk Theater on June 17, 2022. Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician Of The Year, has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse party every time she takes the […]
The Main Stage Playmakers – The Emperor’s New Clothes Call for Auditions
The Center for the Arts is pleased to announce The Main Stage Playmakers youth audition for the Summer production of The Emperor’s New Clothes being held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Off Center Stage. This exciting play is being directed by Paulette Gilbert and will be performed on July 29, 30 and 31st […]
Australian band The Church head to The Center for the Arts on May 5
The Center for the Arts in downtown Grass Valley—along with (((folkYEAH!))) productions—will proudly present Australian band The Church in its Marisa Funk Theater on May 5. Hailing from Sydney, The Church exploded onto the new-wave and pop scenes with their hits like “Metropolis,” “You’re Still So Beautiful,” and 1988’s “Under The Milky Way,” which was […]
Sahara Prodigy Vieux Farka Touré to Perform at The Center for the Arts
The Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome renowned guitarist, singer and songwriter Vieux Farka Touré to its Marisa Funk Theater on May 14, 2022. Often referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara”, Vieux Farka Touré was born in Niafunké, Mali and is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Touré. […]
Hillbilly Rock: Country/bluegrass legend Marty Stuart to take The Center stage on April 14
Legendary country-bluegrass artist Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives will perform in the Center for the Arts’ Marisa Funk Theater April 14. The multi-instrumentalist best known for his mastery of the mandolin is including Grass Valley on his band’s most current tour in support of its 2021 release, Songs I Sing In The Dark. Stuart […]
Ukraine’s DakhaBrakha Performs at The Center for the Arts
DakhaBrakha is a world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine, reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul. The name DakhaBrakha means “give/take” in the old Ukrainian language. DakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art “DAKH” by the avant-garde theater director Vladyslav Troitskyi. Theater work has left its mark on the band performances […]
Local arts organizations to extend COVID protocols
NEVADA CITY, CA, February 23, 2022 – After careful consideration, Miners Foundry, The Center for the Arts, InConcert Sierra, Sierra Stages, Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS), Music in the Mountains, and other local performing arts organizations have partnered to extend their COVID safety protocols. The expiration of these safety measures will vary depending […]
The Center for the Arts names mainstage theater at the “Enchanted” gala
The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley held its annual gala on November 19 in its newly renovated theater. The theme for the soiree was “Enchanted” with the venue taking on the ambiance of a wondrous, sparkling fairy land. The evening featured a catered dinner by Antonio Ayestaran, a performance by popular cover band […]
The Center for the Arts to be “Enchanted” for its annual gala
GRASS VALLEY, CA, October 2021 – The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley will hold its annual gala on November 19 in its renovated main stage theater. The theme this year will be “Enchanted” and the building will take on the ambiance of a forest-filled magical fairy land. The evening will begin with a […]
Last weekend of annual Open Studios art tour
Grass Valley’s The Center for the Arts is gearing up for its annual Open Studios tour, an event which offers attendees a chance to witness artists in their own studios and creative spaces and an opportunity to see some local artists creating their works in real time. The tour is self guided which means patrons […]
Local performing arts venues issue joint statement regarding COVID-related protocol
GRASS VALLEY, CA, August 2021 – After careful consideration, Grass Valley’s The Center for the Arts along with Miners Foundry Cultural Center and other organizations are releasing a joint statement expanding protocols in dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These organizations include: The Center for the Arts Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra: CATS InConcert […]
The Center for the Arts to offer kids’ summer camps
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. – Grass Valley’s Center for the Arts will host a number of summer camps for children, each offering guidance and direction in a variety of mediums: visual arts, aerial circus, comedy, and theater. The camps will take place both in person and online (depending on the class), giving children the opportunity to […]
The Center for the Arts to host a special screening of National Geographic whale documentary this Thursday
GRASS VALLEY, CA, April 18 2021 – In observance of Earth Day, Grass Valley’s Center for the Arts will host an online screening of the National Geographic documentary “Behind The Curtain: Secrets of the Whales” on April 22 at 4:00 p.m. The film follows Brian Skerry – a photographer and National Geographic explorer – on […]
Engaging Kids in the Arts in March
February 22, 2021 – The Center for the Arts continues to bring important youth programming to our community during this challenging time. The Center is teaming up with Music in the Mountains to produce a world music program and virtual choir and, also, presenting a virtual theater production with the support of The California Arts […]
Honey of the Heart Live From The Center on Jan. 15
January 11, 2021 – Honey of the Heart brings their ambrosial mix of musical interpretations into your home with a live broadcast From The Center, on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The show is free and will be broadcast live at thecenterforthearts.org. Influenced by folk, soul, jazz, and world-flamenco, Honey of the Heart’s […]
Marie Wolfe Painting Exhibit to Open at The Center for the Arts
January 4, 2021 – The Center for the Arts presents Marie Wolfe: Sparks Of Imagination, a new art exhibit opening on January 8, 2021. Her paintings will be on display in the Granucci Gallery from January 8 through February 12. Living out loud through layers seen and unseen, through weight, depth and texture, Wolfe works […]
The Center launches new weekly series, In Conversation With
December 30, 2020 – The Center for the Arts is kicking off a new, interactive series to bring the community together online. In Conversation With invites you to explore creative topics with local experts in Food, Nature, Art and Lifestyle. Each episode includes an interactive Q&A online via Zoom. Streaming Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Pacific […]
The Center for the Arts Receives CARES Act Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, Continues Fundraising to Safeguard Future
July 15, 2020 – The Center for the Arts has been awarded $50,000 by the National Endowment for the Arts for direct Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding. Executive Director, Amber Jo Manuel celebrates with mixed emotions, “We are so fortunate to receive this grant which, in addition to our other fundraising […]