music

More than 70 students from all grades at Nevada Union High School Choir will be performing in the spring concert titled, “Sing Across the Universe!” on Thursday, May 23 at 7pm at the Don Baggett Theatre on the Nevada Union Campus.  The concert is expected to run for over two hours and has an intermission […]

The Center for the Arts is pleased to present Lolo’s Lounge Featuring Avetta Newby-Jones in the Marisa Funk Theater on June 9th, 2024.  Alvetta Newby-Jones is coming back to Grass Valley to share the stage once again with Lorraine— this time they’ll be taking on some of the most iconic women’s soul grooves through the […]

OLLI Orchestra’s Spring Concert is inspired by the beauty of nature. Maestro Wayland Whitney conducts captivating music written by Händel, Beethoven and the contemporary composer David Balakrishnan. The free concert takes place Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room N-12 at Sierra College in Grass Valley. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 in F, […]

Nevada City, CA – Graham Parker, one of the most celebrated singer/songwriters to emerge from England’s pub rock scene of the early 1970s, will wrap up his solo U.S. tour at Miners Foundry in Nevada City on Saturday, May 11. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Nevada City-based singer/ […]

Grass Valley, CA:  InConcert Sierra presents the Sierra Master Chorale (SMC) and Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Alison Skinner, with an uplifting and inspiring concert on Sunday, May 19 at 2:00pm and Tuesday, May 21 at 7:30pm.  “I’m excited to share an enchanting program celebrating the profound words penned by great poets and writers, and […]

Grass Valley, CA May 1, 2024 – The KVMR Celtic Festival is thrilled to unveil the complete daily stage schedule, artist lineup, and a diverse range of festival activities, promising attendees an unforgettable celebration of Celtic culture, music, and tradition. Set to take place from May 3-5, 2024 at The Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass […]

The Nevada County Composers Cooperative is excited to present their 2024 Spring Concert featuring new music from living, and celebrated, Northern Californian Composers. What’s special about this concert is that all the music is new. It has all been composed since 2020. How exciting to see and hear brand new art, Trabucco Ranch is a […]

GRASS VALLEY, CA, April 26, 2024 – The Center for the Arts is pleased to present An Evening with Leo Kottke in the Marisa Funk Theater on June 23, 2024.  Leo Kottke, a two-time GRAMMY nominee, has been hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “an American legend in the guitar world.” His mastery of acoustic […]

Nevada City, CA – Celebrated singer-songwriter Eilen Jewell is stopping in Nevada City, her first live show of the year as part of her spring 2024 tour. The Miners Foundry Cultural Center is pleased to present Eilen Jewell on Thursday, April 25. The door and bar opens at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at […]

Oregon House, CA — April 11, 2024 — Mark your calendars! California WorldFest is back, scheduled to take place on October 11th to 13th at the picturesque Richards Ranch in Oregon House (richardsranchevents.com). Spread across a sprawling 500-acre property, Richards Ranch offers a stunning backdrop of rolling hills, tranquil ponds, and shaded oak trees, creating […]

The Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome local singer-songwriter Ayla Nereo to the Marisa Funk Theater on April 27, 2024. Ayla Nereo is a singer, composer, producer, dancer, and visual-poetry creator raised among the Northern California forests and rivers. Called a “bridger of sound,” Ayla dances between timeless and modern, with a particular […]

Nevada City, CA – In celebration of Spring the community is invited to come together to sing another song and fill the beautiful 160-year old Stone Hall at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center. “The Foundry Sings!” returns  April 17 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Doors and Bar open at 5:30 p.m. and the singing begins […]

Nevada City, CA – Deadheads are in for a treat when the “best Jerry Garcia Band tribute experience in the world,” pays a visit to Nevada City in April. The Miners Foundry Cultural Center is pleased to present the unparalleled sound and energy of Jerry’s Middle Finger (JMF) on Saturday, April 13. Bar opens at […]

The Center for the Arts is pleased to present Roger McGuinn in the Marisa Funk Theater on May 1, 2024.  Roger McGuinn is a legendary musician and singer-songwriter, known for his work as the founder and frontman of the iconic band, the Byrds. Born and raised in Chicago, McGuinn started his career as a guitarist […]

Grass Valley, CA:  InConcert Sierra presents Frissonette, an explosive group of rising stars who are the best and brightest of the recent graduates from top music schools like Juilliard, Curtis and Yale, on Sunday, April 21 at 2pm. “In March 2023, we presented Frisson, a nonet of extraordinary musicianship, with palpable energy and an electrifying […]

Northern Californian, country-folk troubadour Rita Hosking has just released a set of short, fun “public service songs.” The collection is called Climate Country Radio, and the theme is climate change adaptation and mitigation. The six, twangy songs range in topic from bad air days to home insulation, and are designed to bring empowerment, hope and […]

Grass Valley, CA – March 28, 2024 – Discover more about composer Richard Strauss’s life and career including his early influences and education, greatest achievements, and romantic compositions with a free educational lecture presented by Music in the Mountains (MIM). The second installment of MIM’s 2024 education series titled Mondays with the Maestro will focus […]

Long time Nevada County residents Paul and Betty Towne are taking their local entertainment venture to the next level with Your Towne LLC and a new association with Western Gateway Park to bring Nevada County a great new summer concert series, “Rock’n the Gateway” with four fantastic events highlighting professional artists in a wonderful outdoor […]

March 15, 2024 – Music in the Mountains (MIM) is excited to announce that they will be partnering with The North Star House in Grass Valley for the first time in their 43-year Summer concert history to bring their annual July 3rd concert to Nevada County. Dreams of bringing high-quality classical music to the Nevada […]

Nevada City, CA – A gathering of some of the top musical talents in Ireland will come together in Nevada City on the Miners Foundry stage in March with the return of Celtic band, Lúnasa. The Miners Foundry Cultural Center is pleased to present international superstars, Lúnasa, on Friday, March 22. The bar opens at […]