Sierra Festival of Arts
Did you make it the Sierra Festival of Arts today? Organized by the Grass Valley Downtown Association the all day event included over 40 artists, music and food stalls. Local artist Roseanne Burke commented that there "were lots of great…
Storybook Character B.E.A.R. Parade
The annual Nevada City B.E.A.R. (Be Excited About Reading) Storybook Character Parade is another fabulous reason why I love our community. School children marched proudly down Broad Street dressed as their favorite book character to the cheers…
Wild for the Yuba
Wild for the Yuba at SYRCL’s spring fundraiser is coming to the Grass Valley Vet's Hall on April 20. The wine and beer tasting event includes tastings from two dozen wineries and breweries, fine food, live music and mingle with your friends…
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…
Mardi Gras Parade
Nevada City puts on quite the Mardi Gras celebration. This year's parade had 34 entries and they all put on a colorful show. The streets of downtown Nevada City were packed with spectators. For additional photos from this year's parade…
Jim Rogers Memorial Bike Ride
A beautiful day in Nevada City today provided 150 riders the opportunity to gather and show their support for Jim Rogers, a well known local cyclist and one of the founders of the Tour of Nevada City Bicycle Shop who died in 2010 while riding…
Pinewood Derby
The Nevada City Cub Scouts gathered last night to test their Pinewood Derby cars. This is one of those events that reminds me why I love living in a small town. Fellow Cub Scout Mom and Live Healthy Nevada County Director, Aimee Retzler…
A Wedding Affair for all seasons
The Miners Foundry, together with Joy of Life Events and NC Weds put together A Wedding Affair for all seasons. Local merchants and services were showcasing their talents and services. Photographed here today are Wendy Van Wagner, of In…
Backcountry Ski Film Festival
The Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival is coming to Nevada City on Friday, February 1st at the Nevada Theatre. Put on by Snowlands Network, a Nevada City based non-profit, that is dedicated to backcountry skiers, snowshoers…
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…
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…
Wedding Expo
Are you getting married this year? NC Weds is organizing "A Wedding Affair for All Seasons" at the Miners Foundry on Sunday, January 27th (11am- 4pm). Nevada City and Grass Valley offer so many amazing places to get married, I asked some…
Nevada City Craft Fair
Did you make it to the Nevada City Craft Fair at the Miners Foundry? Photos include works from Pioneer Babe, Halfpence Design, Kitkitdizzi, Gather Jewelry, Full Circle Press, Moonboot Printing, Nevada City CSK and Femmes de Famille. Always…
Victorian Christmas
Victorian Christmas has begun. If you missed last night's event, come join us for the next one, either Wednesday (December 12th or 19th) or the Sunday afternoon event (December 16th or 23rd). For additional information on the event visit…
Yuba River
The South Yuba River swelled to 17,000 CFS (cubic feet per second) yesterday after the county was hit with a hard winter storm (click here for photos of the excess water at the Outside Inn). Crowds gathered at several of the river crossings…
Day of the Dead Procession
A Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) Procession took place this evening in downtown Nevada City. Cynthia Levesque, of Neva Co, organized the event as a way for locals to take part in the Mexican celebration that honors friends and loved…
Happy Halloween
Halloween in Nevada City is a big thing and the Outside Inn is fully on board with the festivities. If you haven't tried our haunted pathway, stop on by tonight for a spooky walk past blow up ghosts, pumpkins and even Count Dracula, ending…
Fall Colors
Fall is coming to Nevada City, here's a few photos from around downtown and the Outside Inn. Follow me on instagram (username outsideinn) for other fun photos or flickr (or FB or twitter, since we all know I walk around taking photos at…
Mud and Pearls
Want to learn a new DIY skill? Check out Samantha Hinrich's Mud and Pearls, a dynamic network of classes and community that aims to " inspires and motivates people of all ages to create beautiful, sustainable, and hand made projects." I…
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…
KVMR Celtic Festival
The 16th annual KVMR Celtic Festival has brought a slice of history, Celtic music and festivities to the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Performing on 11 different stages musical talents include The Elders, Paul McKenna Band, The Gothard Sisters,…