Thanksgiving Cycling Events
Eat too much turkey? Maybe it's time to get outside and enjoy some fresh air! This weekend there are a number of great outdoor themed events, if you missed the Turkey Trot there's still time to join the Bear Yuba Land Trust Turkey Trek. …
ASiF Smallworks
The ASiF, Artists' Studio in the Foothills, Smallworks Art Showcase opens on Friday, November 8th, with a reception from 5-8pm. With over 75 local artists showcasing their paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, mixed-media art, jewelry,…
Nevada County and Yuba Seasons Calendars
David McKay Photography has just released the new 2014 calendars with images from Nevada City and Grass Valley. The Seasons of Nevada County calendar captures the Nevada County Fair, Empire Mine, Malakoff Diggins as well as spring, fall and…
Lucchesi Vineyards Tasting Room
Lucchesi Vineyards recently moved their tasting room down the street to the location where Grass Valley Wine Company had been at 128 Mill Street in downtown Grass Valley. If you're not familiar with Mario and Linda's wines it's time to stop…
Empire Mine State Historic Park
Empire Mine State Historic Park in Grass Valley is a great place to spend a couple of hours, whether you're a visitor to the area, a local or attending a wedding. The park is set in the location of the oldest, largest and richest mine…
Gold Country Wine Harvest
Gold Country Wine Tasting offers visitors and locals a lot of options, but at this time of the year it's an extra special treat to go out to some of the vineyards and help celebrate their recent grape harvest. Today Smith Vineyard opened…
Mint
There's a new shop on Mill Street in downtown Grass Valley called Mint. Goodtimes Boardstore owner Gus Coronel and his wife Leora are excited to offer locals a place to shop for women's fashion. Mint carries TOMS shoes, the company that…
Celtic Festival
The KVMR Celtic Festival has transformed the Nevada County Fairgrounds and if you've never been, it might be time to experience a bit of the magic. The event includes live music, a marketplace, food, activities, living history and lots of…
Dr John Concert
Dr John and the Nite Trippers with special guest Allen Toussaint put on an amazing show at the North Star House. The benefit concert for the Bear Yuba Land Trust was put on with The Center for the Arts and feautred opening acts by the Earles…
Draft Horse Classic
The Draft Horse Classic is under way at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, with events, music, Harvest Fair, Bounty of the County and more. If you missed the first two nights, click here for additional shows. And remember you can visit the…
The Artist Workshop
The Artist Workshop has moved into their new space on Mill Street and is ready to inspire artists both young and old. If you're not familiar with the "creative space for all ages" it's time to drop in, whether you're going to paint your own…
Pine Street Burgers
Fresh grass fed burgers, salads and shakes, the South Pine Cafe family has expanded to bring Grass Valley Pine Street Burgers. Located in the Holiday Shopping Center next to KNCO (on the corner of Dorsey Drive and E. Main Street), the burger…
Nevada County Images-Josh Miller Photography
The 7 reasons I love living in Nevada County, By Josh Miller
I'd like to welcome a special guests to the Outside Inn's blog, Josh Miller, a local photography whose work I have long admired. After his photo graced the cover of Nevada County…
Community Canvas
Community Canvas is a mobile art classroom, seeking interesting and inspiring locations throughout Nevada County to inspire budding artists. Whether you're in Matteo's painting a Van Gough, learning how to repurpose art at Green Light or…
Nevada County Fair
The Nevada County Fair opened today and continues through Sunday, August 11th. Carnival rides for kids, exhibitions of art, photography, flowers and our favorite-- disgusting cakes, plus more. We enjoyed our stroll down Treat Street,…
Gold Country Ultimate Frisbee
Did you know there's an active Ultimate Frisbee league in Nevada County? The summer season may be almost done, but if you were looking to connect with other ultimate frisbee players check out Gold Country Ultimate Frisbee, pick up games…
Grass Valley Thursday Market
The Grass Valley Thursday Night Market kicked off the summer season last night with fresh fruit, veggies and flowers. Some of the local farms that were out last night were Dinner Bell Farms (selling garlic and flowers), Johnson Family Farms…
4th of July Parade
Happy 4th of July! This year's parade was in downtown Grass Valley. Thanks to Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, Grass Valley Downtown Association and the Greater Grass Valley Chamber for co-sponsoring the event and many thanks to the many…
The Music of Queen, Music in the Mountains
Music in the Mountains Summer Fest only has a few more concerts left, last night's Symphonic Spectacular, the Music of Queen was a blast. If you haven't experienced an outdoor Music in Mountains concert there are still tickets available…
An Honest Pie
An Honest Pie, the Nevada City food truck serving up hot fresh sweet and savoury pies. If you're hungry try Bry's Turkey Pie or the Chicken Pot Pie, if you're looking for a warm dessert the Boston Cream pie is fabulous and the cool Luscious…
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…