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Schad Studio at Broad Street Bistro

Nevada County Artist Kath Schad has a exhibit of her fine art up this month at Broad Street Bistro.  "My new Aspen/Birch Tree work is definitely Sierra based. I adore the higher elevation terrain, the snow, Aspen, Tahoe boulders and Sierra…
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Kodo Arts

Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques and Arts show opens their warehouse doors May 4th-12 on Searls Ave in Nevada City.  For those of you who haven't been to the show before, it's like walking into a museum full of history, culture and intriguing…
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Nevada City Craft Fair

Nevada City Craft Fair is back at the Miners Foundry, through 7pm today.  Stop on by and check out a huge range of arts, crafts, clothing, jewelry and more.  Photos include the Flour Girl, Stitchery Do, Prettywell, Jillian Van  Ness,…
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Darbeads Glass Art Boutique

Darbeads Glass Art Boutique, a unique working studio in downtown Nevada City, offers a look into a working glass studio as well as a selection of hand crafting items for sale in their shop.  Husband and wife team, Darby & Janien, invite…
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Ruth Chase Fine Art Workshops

Ruth Chase is one of our local artist who offers a wide variety of workshops to support your creativity.  When I asked her about learning to become an artist she replied, " You can't 'LEARN' how to make great art from a book, exercises…
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The Curious Forge

The Curious Forge hosted their first anniversary party yesterday afternoon and invited the community to check out their 3,000 square foot workshop.  The creative non-profit Maker Space offers tools for a whole variety of creative people including…
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Friday Favorites

TGIF, there's so much happening in our community every week that I thought it'd be fun to start a new trend, every Friday update the Outside Inn's Pinterest board with 10 (or more) fun shout outs to local happenings.   Below is a screen shot…
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The Artist Workshop Classes

The Artist Workshop in downtown Grass Valley is a great place to take the kids and get creative.  I've talked about them on the Outside Inn blog before (here, here,  here and here), but today I had the pleasure of teaching a Kids Valentine's…
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Wild and Scenic Film Festival

The SYRCL Wild and Scenic Film Festival is probably one of my favorite events in Nevada City.  Our small town is transformed into hub of activity, with amazing films, music, art and workshops.  The energy around town is contagious, people…
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Wild and Scenic Film Festival Artist Showcase

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is coming to town and Nevada City has turned into an art gallery.  The film festival in collaboration with Nevada County Arts has brought over 60 local and visiting artists.  The works are being showcased…
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GV Wine Co ASiF Artist Showcase

The Grass Valley Wine Company, a joint tasting room for Pilot Peak Vineyards, Solune Winegrowers and Bent Metal Winery, have launched a new partnership with Artists’ Studio in the Foothills (ASiF)  Showcase.  Really, who can turn down the…
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Top 10 Reasons why I love Nevada City

Happy New Year's Eve...  Before we get to the winner of our Ultimate Nevada City giveaway I thought it would be fun to list my top ten reasons why I love Nevada City.   The comments on the giveaway were fabulous.  I was in awe of the variety…
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More I Heart NC Images

Sarah Coleman and Tahiti Pehrson's art show "I Heart NC" opens tonight at Kitkitdizzi.  The artists are sharing a few additional images from their iconic Nevada City gallery on the Outside Inn's blog, thanks guys.  The Outside Inn hearts…
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I heart NC Art Show

Tahiti Pehrson and Sarah Coleman have teamed up for a "I Heart N.C" show, a "Collaborative Painted illustrations of Nevada County staples and landmarks present and past" says Tahiti on his Facebook page.  The show will take place at Kitkitdizzi…
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Neva Co Holiday Shopping

The holidays are right around the corner, and it's time to get a few items off your holiday shopping list.  This season, think local, try stopping by NEVA Co on Broad Street in downtown Nevada City.  The shop represents local artists with…
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Artisan Festival at Miners Foundry

Did you make it the annual Nevada City Artisan Festival at the Miners Foundry?  Artist ranged from paintings, photography, textiles, pottery, jewelry, glass works and more.  The festival continues Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm, admission…
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art, art and more art

For a small community we've got a lot of talented artists and a number of places to go and enjoy seeing and creating art.  The weather turned a bit today and we decided to take a tour of some art galleries in Grass Valley.   We started our…
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Sugar Skull Making at Neva Co

Neva Co Artisan Boutique in downtown Nevada City Sugar Skull making class was so successful that they've recently added additional classes.  Limited space available, but RSVP online and save $3 on the $15 class.  My research assistants loved…
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Art OnSite Deer Creek Tribute Trail

Have you been for a walk/run/bike ride along the Deer Creek Tribute Trail?  The 9 mile trail starts in downtown Nevada City and explores the area above, beside and through Deer Creek.  Stop by the Outside Inn's office for a free map if you…
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Kodo Arts and Open Studios Tour

Kodo Arts Warehouse is about to open its doors for its bi-annual warehouse sale, timed to coincide with the Fall Colors Open Studios Tour through out Nevada City and Grass Valley.  Doors open at 10am on Saturday and the warehouse will showcase…
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Ben Franklin Creative Classes

Want to learn a new craft?  Take a class!  Here are some photos from my card making class at Ben Franklin.  For a complete list of their schedule click here, classes on knitting, painting, calligraphy and more.  Join the next card class,…