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Photography Exhibit at Java John’s

Nevada County photographers Josh Miller, Dave McLellan, Margie Determan, Ed Rotberg, Mike Shea, Jim Bair, John Daly and Douglas Hooper  are displaying some of their landscape and nature photographs in Java John's this month.  Stop…
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Deer Creek Tribute Trail

One of the more popular local hikes in Nevada City is the Deer Creek Tribute Trail.  I've written numerous blog posts about the trail over the years, with the new suspension bridge, Art OnSite and the Chinese Bridge.  If you've never been,…
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Foxhound Espresso

Foxhound Espresso & Coffee Broasters, Nevada City's newest coffee shop is now open for business on Spring Street.  Many local coffee lovers know Steffen Snell and his coffee roasting business and involvement with Alchemy Collective Cafe,…
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Nevada County Concert Band

The Nevada County Concert Band Picnic & Pops Concert in Pioneer Park series celebrated the Centennial Jubilee last night with music from the last 100 years.  The free outdoor family friendly concert hosted 65 guest musicians to the…
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South Yuba River Swimming Holes

Swimming holes on the South Yuba River are a major attraction in Nevada City at this time of the year.  A few weeks ago some guests from England stayed at the motel and had a copy Timothy Joyce's book "Swimming Holes of Ca" and wanted…
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Nevada City Summer Nights

Nevada City Summer Nights is a street fair where everyone is invited.  Similar to the winter Victorian Christmas celebrations, the last 3 Wednesday evenings in July (July 15th, 22nd and 29th this year), downtown Nevada City is the place to…
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The Children’s Festival

The Children's Festival returns to Nevada City's Pioneer Park this Friday, July 17th.  The one day Renaissance Fair has 2 sessions (9am-noon and 5-8pm).  The admission price of $3 includes arts & crafts, faeries, craftsmen, face painting,…
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Sierra Stages, The Producers

Sierra Stages new production of The Producers opens this week at the historic Nevada Theatre in downtown Nevada City.  The humorous musical comedy based on the movie by Mel Brooks shows a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his accountant…
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Sierra Vintners Wine Trail

The Sierra Vintners wine trail returns Saturday, July 18th. The regional wine tour will include: Double Oak Vineyards & Winery, Lucchesi Vineyards & Winery, Nevada City Winery, Smith Vineyard, Solune Winegrowers and Katoa Cellars.…
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California WorldFest

California WorldFest is coming to town July 16th-19th at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.  The music festival includes 8 stages with musical acts from around the globe. This year The Center for the Arts produced event headliners…
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Wheyward Girl Creamery

Wheyward Girl Creamery opens their doors today in downtown Nevada City.  Barbara Jenness, master cheesemaker, and Roberta DesBouillons, culinary instructor and foodie welcome you to Nevada City's first creamery.   Located next door to…
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Farm to Table Dinner

The Farm to Table Dinner is returning to downtown Nevada City on Sunday, August 16th, 6:30-11pm.  For those of you who missed the picturesque family style local food event, click here and here to see more photos. The third annual event…
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Nevada City First Friday Art Walk

Nevada City First Friday Art Walk July Declaration edition kicked off the 4th of July weekend with art, music, poetry readings, live art demonstrations, craft booths and more! While I didn't make it to all 35 stops on the map, included…
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Treats

What do you when the temperature soars and all you want to do is eat ice cream and go to the South Yuba River?  Guess what... we've got the giveaway for you!  Treats recently added insulated ice cream containers to their fabulous ice cream…
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Music in the Mountains SummerFest

The Cirque de la Symphonie performance for the Music in the Mountains SummerFest was a performance that appealed to all ages.  Aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strong men performed near or above…
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Outside Magazine Best Towns Wild Card

What a thrill to discover that my Instagram photo of the Outside Inn's free veggie cart helped Nevada City win a spot in the Outside magazine Best Towns Wild Card contest. "Over 6,000 votes for 108 towns were entered into our first Best…
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Nevada City Classic

The 55th annual Nevada City Classic Bicycle Race tore through the streets of historic downtown Nevada City today.   The annual Father’s Day race challenges even the most elite of cyclists as the criterium race winds around 7 turns…
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Grass Valley Thursday Night Market

Grass Valley Thursday Night Market kicked off their summer season last night.  The event, organized by the Grass Valley Downtown Association, runs from 6-9pm every Thursday evening through August 6th.  In addition to a farmers market,…
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Circque de la Symphonie, Music in the Mountains SummerFest

Building on its 33-year reputation as the region’s top classical music festival, Music in the Mountains SummerFest, stretches its wings in 2015, bringing contemporary and classical music together in one incredible concert experience. From…
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Nevada City Soapbox Derby

The Nevada City Soapbox Derby tore down Nimrod Street in Nevada City today.  The 5th annual event raises money for Pioneer Park.  Organizer Rich Bodine explains that while the event is a free "fun event for the entire community," their…
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Nevada City Farmers Market

  The Nevada City Farmers Market kicks off their 2015 season this Saturday.  Located on Union Alley in downtown Nevada City, every Saturday morning till November 21st from 8:30am-1:00pm, the market is a great place to buy local organic…