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California Worldfest

California WorldFest is coming to town July 13th-16th at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.  The music festival includes 8 stages with over 40 musical acts from around the globe. This year The Center for the Arts produced…
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Musical Mondays

Congrats to the Nevada County Library grand opening of the Madelyn Helling new amphitheater and their Musical Monday program.  The Marian E. Gallaher M.D. Amphitheater was designed by Siteline Architecture, click here to read the dedication…
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Wild for the Yuba

Mark you calendar's for next Sunday, June 4th, Wild for the Yuba, a party to help the South Yuba River Citizens League. “Wild for the Yuba is SYRCL’s way to kick-off  the summer river season, and is a great way to support SYRCL’s…
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KVMR Celtic Festival

The 20th annual KVMR Celtic Festival is coming to the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley this weekend (September 30th-October 2nd).  The slogan for the event is "Come for the music, stay for the magic" and if you've never…
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Nevada City Film Festival

The Nevada City Film Festival and Inn Town Campground have teamed up to offer the ultimate Film Lovers Getaway! Enter to win two all-access passes to the 16th Annual Nevada City Film Festival, September 8-11, 2016, and two nights glamping…
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Nevada County Concert Band

The Nevada County Concert Band Picnic & Pops Concert in Pioneer Park series celebrated the Strange New Worlds last night with music from the last 100 years.  The program included strange instruments, sounds and creatures, plus new places…
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Nevada City Summer Nights

Nevada City Summer Nights celebration continues tonight from 6-9:30 throughout downtown. The event includes live music, vendors, street food, entertainment and more.  You can also check out the dance of Troupe Al Ama Belly dancers, look…
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Music in the Mountains SummerFest

Music in the Mountains SummerFest is in full swing.  This year the 2 week long concert series is taking place in Penn Valley's Gateway Park Pavilion.  The sprawling 87-acre park includes a 3,500-square-foot stage pavilion, picnic and lawn…
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Summer Kid Friendly 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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Hot Buttered Rum

The Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Outside Inn have teamed up to offer a Midweek Getaway to two lucky music lovers.  Who wants to see Hot Buttered Rum and the Achilles Wheel Trio?  Leave a comment below about what you love most about…
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President’s Day Weekend Activities

This weekend is full of great events and things to do in Nevada City.  The Mardi Gras festivities kick off on Saturday night at the Costume Ball at the Miners Foundry and continue Sunday afternoon with a parade (2pm) and Carnevale (2:30-5:30pm).…
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Beaucoup Chapeaux

Every Friday night, for the last seven years, local residents and European expats, visitors and tourists, have gathered together in the charming Nevada City Classic Café to be romanced by the tapas, the wine and the enchanting music of…
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Leta’s Lounge

Local jazz singer and songwriter Leta Gibney is hosting a CD release party this Thursday, February 4th at The Crazy Horse Saloon, 6:30-9pm, no cover, families welcome.  Some of you may remember Leta's Blues, a regular act at The Five Mile…
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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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InnSide Nevada City Blog Giveaway

The Outside Inn's InnSide Nevada City blog is excited to share the end of the year giveaway.  All year-long I showcase, spotlight and share exciting things to do in Nevada City and Grass Valley. Four years ago a little end of year basket came…
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KVMR Celtic Festival

The KVMR Celtic Festival is currently happening at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.  The slogan for the event is "Come for the music, stay for the magic" and if you've never been, it's time to go experience the event first…
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TGIF Nevada City

TGIF Nevada City.  Lots of great events this weekend, if you missed my Outside Inn Facebook post about my weekly happenings, click here to see my weekly Pinterest round-up.  Nevada City First Friday Art Walk finishes their 2015 season…
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Nevada City Film Festival

The 15th Annual Nevada City Film Festival (NCFF) kicks off September 10-13, 2015 in historic downtown Nevada City, CA.  Every summer, NCFF makes art into a party, bringing a regional audience of movie lovers together with emerging and…
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Nevada City First Friday Art Walk

Nevada City First Friday Art Walk September edition kicked off the Labor Day weekend with art, music, live art demonstrations, craft booths, Nevada City Film Festival previews and more! While I didn't make it to all 30 stops on the map, included…
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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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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…