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 […]
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Nevada County Encourages Preparing Now for Severe Winter Weather
Nevada City, CA November 29, 2023 – The past two winters, Snowmageddon and Snowpocalypse, have shown us just how important it is to be prepared for severe weather. Extended power outages and road closures mean planning for food, water, heat, medicine, and fuel well in advance. Whether you’ve lived in the mountains for years, or […]
Support Arts & Culture: Make a Difference this Giving Tuesday!
NEVADA CITY, Calif. November 28, 2023 – I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving with family and friends or by celebrating the long holiday weekend as you choose. I can’t believe that December is almost upon us and Giving Tuesday is today! As an active non-profit cultural center open 364 days a year, the Miners […]
Shower and Mountain Snow Chances Return Tomorrow
Dry weather continues today. A few showers will be possible Wednesday with better shower chances at the end of the week. Discussion Skies remain clear across the region early this morning. Conditions are similar to 24 hours ago with current temperatures mainly in the 30s across the Central Valley, 20s and 30s in the mountains, […]
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 […]
Music in the Mountains Holiday Concerts Showcase Professional Orchestra and 80-Voice Chorus
Music in the Mountains (MIM) has announced dates for its ever-popular Holiday Concerts: Saturday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m. at The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. The 80-voice MIM Chorus and 25+ member Orchestra will present a program that comprises new arrangements of traditional carols and […]
How to winterize water pipes – video
NEVADA CITY, Calif. November 27, 2023 – It’s time to winterize your water pipes to protect them from freezing temperatures. This is part one of our winter preparedness series, designed to bring you practical advice and resources for living in the Sierra Nevada. We recently caught up with Andrew Twidwell, the owner of ABT Plumbing, […]
Santa Paws Holiday Auction starts Dec. 1
November 27, 2023 – AnimalSave is holding its annual Santa Paws Holiday Auction! The online auction begins Friday, December 1 and runs through Sunday, December 10. Rather than dressing up and going out on a cold evening to attend another fundraiser, you can bid from the comfort of your own home while enjoying your preferred […]
Nevada Union Choir’s 2023 Madrigal Dinner on Dec. 1 and 2
NEVADA CITY, Calif. November 27, 2023 – The Nevada Union High School Chamber Choir, led by Rod Baggett, presents their Royal 2023 Madrigal Dinner on Friday, December 1 (7 p.m. seating) and Saturday, December 2 (5 p.m. seating) at St. Joseph’s Cultural Center at 401 S. Church Street in Grass Valley. An annual tradition began […]
Clara and The Nutcracker at Miners Foundry
NEVADA CITY, Calif. November 27, 2023 – Holt Ballet Conservatory and Miners Foundry are happy to present to Nevada County’s fans of quality entertainment, E.T.A. Hoffmann and Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s ballet story, Clara and The Nutcracker. Director Yelena Holt reimagines the classic holiday masterpiece with emphasis on Clara and her coming of age adventure in a magical world. […]
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 […]
Near to below freezing morning lows this weekend into next week
Gusty north to east winds persist through today alongside cooler temperatures. A gradual cooling trend prevails from the weekend into next week, with cold morning lows and areas of morning frost possible. Near to below freezing morning lows with areas of frost over the weekend and into next week. Discussion As of early this morning, […]
Two Runner at Miners Foundry on Nov. 25
Nevada City, CA November 24, 2023 – Spend Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family enjoying a local duo that’s made the world stage, as Two Runner plays the Miners Foundry on Saturday, November 25. Two Runner is Paige Anderson and Emilie Rose, who hail from Nevada County, but are quickly becoming a national sensation. The […]
Wild & Scenic Film Festival Releases Limited Number of Early Bird Passes and Preview of 2024 Film Selections
NEVADA CITY, Calif. November 24, 2023 - The South Yuba River Citizens League’s (SYRCL) Wild & Scenic Film Festival has announced a preview of its 2024 lineup of environmental and adventure films to be shown at its 22nd annual event happening February 15-19, 2024. The film lineup preview – listed below and online – includes films […]
Local Donors Enable Holiday Match Challenge to Help Homeless Families and Individuals Return to Housing
Grass Valley, Calif. Nov. 23, 2023 – The opportunity to truly impact lives this holiday season is here. Through December 15, all monetary donations made to Hospitality House, Nevada County’s leading shelter services provider for the homeless population, will be matched by two local donors, dollar for dollar, up to $35,000. This means every dollar […]
Two Children Tie for First Place in Sheriff’s Holiday Card Contest
Nevada City, CA – The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) is pleased to announce two local children have tied for first place in the Sheriff’s first-ever Children’s Holiday Card Contest. The two first-place winning children are: “We had 227 submissions from local children ranging in age from 3 years old to 12,” said Sheriff Shannan […]
New team records for Northern Sierra Swimming
November 23, 2023 – Northern Sierra Swimming has been busy over the last two weeks. After the time change swimmers adjusted to practicing in the dark and enjoying the warm steamy water. Athletes are welcome to join the team anytime, often using winter practices to build endurance and cross train for spring sports. Six Northern […]
Barricaded Man Surrenders After Hours of Negotiations
Nevada City, CA – At approximately 8:10 a.m. on 11/22/2023, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence in the 12800 block of Nevada City Highway after a caller reported three men, one of whom was known to the caller, had entered their home without permission. Deputies responded and upon arrival contacted the […]
Punk Rock at the Nevada County Library on Dec. 8
NEVADA CITY, Calif. November 21, 2023 – On Friday, December 8, Nevada County Library hosts its second punk show of the year in what is now a quarterly series at the Madelyn Helling Library. Doors will open at 6:30pm with the show to start at 7pm sharp. This not-to-be-missed punk show features bands from the […]
Woodland Serenity Exhibit by Henry Goodman and Susan Jakubik
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. November 22, 2023 – As you enjoy your latte, take an extra moment to bask in the beauty of Henry Goodman’s and Susan Jakubik’s exhibit “Woodland Serenity” at the Flour Garden Bakery, on Sutton Way in Grass Valley from Dec 2 to Jan 25, 2024. This colorful exhibition combines Jakubik’s delicate paintings […]