GRASS VALLEY, CA, December 4, 2023 – The Center for the Arts is pleased to present The Dip: NYE Party! in the Marisa Funk Theater on December 31, 2023. Hailing from Seattle, The Dip is an electrifying seven-piece ensemble that melds vintage rhythm and blues and modern pop with 60s soul; tapped by KEXP as […]
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Storm Large set to serenade and share stories at The Center for the Arts
GRASS VALLEY, CA, November 29, 2023 – The Center for the Arts is pleased to present Storm Large in the Marisa Funk Theater on December 4, 2023. Storm Large has been singing since the age of five. A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, Large moved to San Francisco and later […]
Blues and guitar master Chris Cain comes to The Center for the Arts
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. November 28, 2023 – The Center for the Arts is pleased to present Chris Cain in the Marisa Funk Theater on December 22, 2023. Among the greatest compliments a musician can receive is praise from his fellow artists. With more than three decades of touring and fourteen previous albums, master blues guitarist […]
Elephant Revival comes to The Center for the Arts on Nov. 28
GRASS VALLEY, CA, November 25, 2023 – The Center for the Arts is pleased to present Elephant Revival in the Marisa Funk Theater on November 28, 2023. Elephant Revival is a folk music group from Nederland, Colorado, formed in 2006 and is a unique collection of multi-instrumentalists blending elements of Celtic, Americana, Folk and Indie Art […]
The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas show at The Center for the Arts
GRASS VALLEY, CA, November 12, 2023 – The Center for the Arts is pleased to present The Blind Boys of Alabama in the Marisa Funk Theater on December 13, 2023. The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Recording […]
Golden Shoulders at The Center for the Arts with Davia
GRASS VALLEY, CA, November 8, 2023 – This Thanksgiving weekend, Nevada City band Golden Shoulders is making their return to Grass Valley’s Center for the Arts. Playing songs written by lead singer Adam Kline, Golden Shoulders has decades worth of songs to pull from, and this show will feature songs from their latest album, 2019’s […]
Pink Martini comes to The Center for the Arts
GRASS VALLEY, CA, November 7, 2023 – The Center for the Arts is pleased to present Pink Martini in the Marisa Funk Theater on December 12, 2023. The eclectic, acoustic-oriented sounds of Pink Martini have never been easy to categorize, but that hasn’t prevented the Portland, Oregon-based band from acquiring a loyal, enthusiastic cult following. Pink […]
Al Franken comes to The Center for the Arts
The Center for the Arts is pleased to present Al Franken in the Marisa Funk Theater on November 18, 2023. Al Franken – a master storyteller, Podcaster, author, and comedian, commands the stage with sharp humor, and witty insights on our times. As far as anyone knows, Al Franken is the only U.S. Senator who […]
Brandy Clark and SistaStrings at The Center for the Arts on Nov. 2
The Center for the Arts is pleased to present Brandy Clark with opener SistaStrings in the Marisa Funk Theater on November 2, 2023. An 11x Grammy nominee, CMA Award-winner, and Tony nominee, Brandy Clark is one of her generation’s most respected songwriters and musicians. In the midst of yet another landmark year, Clark released her […]
The world beat of SIMRIT comes to The Center for the Arts
The Center for the Arts is pleased to present SIMRIT in the Marisa Funk Theater on October 28, 2023. SIMRIT is creating psychedelic waves with packed theaters and concert halls, chart-topping albums, and a devoted cult following worldwide that is powering a palpable musical movement. Transcending genres with their eclectic and eccentric blend of instruments […]
Chuck Ragan and the Camaraderie to perform at The Center for the Arts on Oct. 24
The Center for the Arts is pleased to present Chuck Ragan and the Camaraderie with openers Cory Branan, Wolf Creek Boys, Spike McGuire in the Marisa Funk Theater on October 24, 2023. In a musical life that spans close to three decades, Chuck Ragan has consistently worn his heart on his sleeve and carved out […]
Allison Russell’s Returner Tour comes to The Center for the Arts
GRASS VALLEY, CA, October 20, 2023 – The Center for the Arts is pleased to present Allison Russell in the Marisa Funk Theater on November 5, 2023. Allison Russell — poet, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, activist, and co-founder of Our Native Daughters and Birds of Chicago — embarks upon her next chapter in The Returner, a body-shaking, […]
28th Annual Open Studios Tour in Western Nevada County
The Center for the Arts is pleased to present the 28th Annual Open Studios Tour, featuring artists in Nevada County’s Western Region. This October, over 80 artists across 57 locations will open their doors during the second and third weekends so the public can see where art is made, displayed, and appreciated. Stops on the […]
Free Halloween Family Fun Day at The Center for the Arts on Oct. 28
GRASS VALLEY, CA, October 5, 2023 – The Center for the Arts is pleased to present another Family Fun Day for the community on October 28, 2023, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Offered two times a year, these are free all-day events geared toward families and introduces many young children in our community to their […]
The Fabulous Thunderbirds to Rock The Center for the Arts
The Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome The Fabulous Thunderbirds to the Marisa Funk Theater on October 7, 2023. For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group’s distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via […]
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac to perform at The Center for the Arts
GRASS VALLEY, CA, September 26, 2023 – The Center for the Arts is pleased to present Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, and their return to the stage on October 1, 2023, celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac. Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at its very best, Rumours of […]
Tim Snider & Wolfgang Timber at The Center for the Arts Sept. 30
GRASS VALLEY, CA, September 23, 2023 – The Center for the Arts is pleased to present Tim Snider & Wolfgang Timber with opener Beau Askew in the Marisa Funk Theater on September 30, 2023. For years Tim Snider has been touring the world non-stop as the renowned violinist for the American band Nahko and Medicine for […]
A Soulful Evening with MaMuse & Wildchoir on Sept. 29
GRASS VALLEY, CA, September 21, 2023 – The Center for the Arts is pleased to present A Soulful Evening With MaMuse & Wildchoir and The Feelings Parade in the Marisa Funk Theater on September 29, 2023. MaMuse, “Ma” as in Mamma; “Muse” as in the one who inspires, is a harmonic, uplifting, Folk-Soul-Revival, and a musical […]
Lorraine Gervais Featuring Chris and Jon Kelly at The Center for the Arts
GRASS VALLEY, CA, September 15, 2023 – The Center for the Arts is pleased to present Lolo’s Lounge featuring Chris and Jon Kelly in the Marisa Funk Theater on October 8, 2023. Lolo’s Cabaret Lounge will be back in full force (our seventh show in the series) with a couple of Lorraine’s all-time favorite musical partners […]
Dave Mason’s Endangered Species Tour comes to The Center for the Arts
The Center for the Arts is pleased to announce Dave Mason performing in the Marisa Funk Theater on September 19, 2023. At 77 years of age, Dave Mason is at the top of his game. His soulful voice, unsurpassed guitar playing, and iconic setlist make for a concert you will not want to miss. There’s […]