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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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Kid friendly Summer Activities

Summer vacation is days away and Nevada City offers so many great activities for things to do for kids.  So regardless of what your family likes to do, here's a list of all sorts of ideas of things to do.  And scroll down to the bottom…
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Pete’s Pizza

Pete's Pizza in downtown Grass Valley recently opened their expanded location and tap house.  Stone baked pizza, by the slice or whole pie, now located at 114 W. Main Street.  You can stop in and have a beverage, your choice of 14 draft…
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Celebration of Trails

This Saturday, May 30th is Nevada County Celebration of Trails Day and the Bear Yuba Land Trust has organized an entire day to encourage folks to get outside and enjoy the trails.  A full list of the day's activities can be found online here.…
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Empire Mine

Spring at the historic Empire Mine State Park is a great place to visit for all ages.  The park is open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm* and located 5 minutes from downtown Grass Valley.  Step back in time and see an important park of California's…
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Books, books and more books

Books, books and more books...  this Saturday is California Independent Bookstore Day and if you've got time you can stop by The Book Seller for any one of their events, prizes or snacks, costumes encouraged. "We're so lucky to have…
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Fable Coffee

Fable Coffee has officially opened in downtown Grass Valley.  Many of you may have sampled Jacob and Amanda Daley's coffee either at the Nevada City Farmers Market or their beans, for sale in numerous places including BriarPatch Co-Op.  But…
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Grass Valley Car Show

Downtown Grass Valley is hosting their 30th annual car show today till 3pm, showcasing over 350 classic cars.  All cars dated from 1975 or before and ranged from hot rods, classics, to one-of-a kind vehicles.  Organized by the Grass…
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The Studio Collective

Roots Reclaimed vintage rentals and The Studio Collective open house in Grass Valley gave a great opportunity to see some local wedding vendors in a small intimate space.  Vendors included: Angela Nunnink, Art in Bloom Flowers, Bee, Leaves…
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Let’s go to the movies

Looking for something to do? Grab your favorite 80's outfit and head to the Del Oro theater in downtown Grass Valley for their Wednesday night movie series this month.  Show starts at 7pm, $7 and includes prizes for best costumes.  Don't…
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Mountain Biking

Nevada City is known as a world-class mountain biking destination and if you haven't been out cruising the trails, now is the season.  If you're looking to connect with others, think about joining BONC (Bicyclists of Nevada County), YBONC (Youth…
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NEO Youth Center

NEO will be celebrating the grand opening on their new Youth Center on Thursday, March 26th from 5:30-8pm with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce.  The event is free and open to the public. It will include…
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Spring Flowers

I love spring, while I say that about every season (so many things to do in the summer, fall and winter in our community), one of the things I love about this time of year are the flowers everywhere you turn.  So if you're a flower happy person…
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Buttermilk Bend Wildflower Hike

The wildflowers are starting to bloom along the Buttermilk Bend trail by Bridgeport, South Yuba River.  The docent led walks start today, Saturday, March 7th at 11am and continue every Saturday and Sunday through May 10th.  The 2 1/2 mile…
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Music scene

Are you interested in listening to live music?  Nevada City and Grass Valley have a lot of great options.  Just this weekend you've got the option of Achilles Wheel and the Dead Beats at the Miners Foundry and local Grammy nominated Secret…
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ASiF Open House

ASif Studios (Artist's Studio in the Foothills) hosted an open house today and welcomed folks to stop by and check out demos, activities, presentations and exhibits.  I got to see Al Martinez create jewelry using classic tools and ancient…
Tibetan Monks, St. Joseph's Cultural Center, Grass Valley, photos by Erin Thiem/ Outside Inn
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Tibetan Monks, St. Joseph’s Cultural Center

The Sacred Earth and Healing Arts of Tibet Tour with the monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastery have returned to St. Joseph’s Cultural Center in Grass Valley.  The Tibetan Monks have been working on an elaborate sand mandala, all visitors…
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Blogging Meet Up

If you read this blog you know I'm super passionate about blogging.  I love taking photos and sharing our community with visitors and locals.  I also enjoy supporting and promoting local businesses and organizations.  But, as the…
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Holiday Concerts and Plays

The holidays are a great time to get out and support the arts with numerous concerts, plays and performances.  Nutcracker Season returns with two different productions in Nevada County.  Clara and the Nutcracker by Holt Ballet Conservatory…
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Cornish Christmas

'Tis the holiday season, last week was the kick off for Grass Valley's Cornish Christmas.  The downtown street fair includes vendors, food, music and a great opportunity to stop into the downtown merchants for your holiday shopping.  The event…
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Nevada County Plein Air Painters

The Nevada County Plein Air Painters are hosting their second annual show at Foothill Flowers.  Featuring landscape and still-life paintings by Warren Knox, Linda Roemisch, Mim Meakin, Patty Sussberg, Sandy DeLong, Sandy Lindblad, Dan…