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One Fine Day, Miners Foundry Wedding Event

One Fine Day at the Miners Foundry gathered wedding vendors together to showcase some to today's unique and modern wedding ideas.  The event included wedding planners, photo booths, photographers, local florists, vintage rentals, fine desserts…
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Sierra Stages: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Sierra Stages opens their new production Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike tonight at the historic Nevada Theatre. The 2013 Tony Award for Best Play is a laugh out loud comedy full of humor and drama.  The family sagas plays out in a Pennsylvania…
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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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KVMR

KVMR radio has moved into their new building at 120 Bridge Street in downtown Nevada City.  The Bridge Street Project built a brand new 8000 square foot building, including adding a backstage area to the historic Nevada Theatre.  Check…
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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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Jim Rogers Memorial Ride

The 6th annual Jim Rogers Memorial Ride took place on Sunday afternoon.  The group bicycle ride is to honor Jim Rogers, who was killed in 2010 by a motorist who was texting and driving.  The celebration is also a chance to educate the community…
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Nevada City Mardi Gras Parade

Nevada City Mardi Gras parade is always a colorful event.  Thanks to the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce for organizing the parade.  Great to see Samba Drop, NEO, Nevada City Soapbox Derby, Curious Forge, Claude the fire-breathing dragon,…
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Spring Flowers, Mardi Gras and updates

Spring fever in February in Nevada City.  I'm still hoping that winter returns, but in the mean time I'm pleasantly surprised by these warm temperatures and the beautiful flowers blooming around town.  Before we know it the wildflowers…
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Nevada County Reads

Nevada County Reads & Writes has selected Andy Mulligan's novel Trash as the annual community reading book.  The young adult fiction explores issues of corruption, poverty, waste, excess, and social justice by following three young boys…
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Hirschman’s Pond Trail

While I'm still dreaming of winter weather, why not get outside and enjoy an outdoor adventure?  The Outside Inn loves to help both locals and visitors get out and explore. Two of the most popular options from the motel are the Deer Creek Tribute…
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Pinewood Derby

One of the fun things about living in a small town is something like the annual Nevada City Cub Scout Pack 23 Pinewood Derby.  This year's event included almost 60 cars, some racing for speed, others in the art category.  I loved seeing the…

The Second City Hits Home Comedy Show

Who's looking for a night of laughter?  The Miners Foundry welcomes The Second City Hits Home comedy show Friday, February 6th and I've got 2 tickets to give away.  The show will feature hilarious sketches, songs, and improvisation about…
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Nevada County Restaurant Week

Nevada County Restaurant week kicks off today.  The week-long event includes specials and discounts at various restaurants and cafe throughout Nevada County.  I stopped by a few downtown Nevada City to see what they were offering for the…
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Polly’s Paladar

Polly's Paladar is a private supper club in the heart of downtown Nevada City.  Every month owner Megan Mccollam invites a different chef to create a unique menu.  This month guest chef Evan Coben hosted "Because Rainbows" and every course…
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival

The 2015 Wild & Scenic Film Festival makes a big impact on Nevada City, but also helps increase awareness of so many important causes, organizations and motivated individuals.  The mission of the SYRCL annual film festival is a call…
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Kitkitdizzi

Have you been to visit Kitkitdizzi?  The retail shop at the top of Broad Street, 423 Broad Street next door to My Favorite Things,  is a treasure trove of goodies. They carry Juniper Ridge products, Gather Jewelry, greeting cards,…
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Get outside: skiing, hiking, biking and more

Hello January, I've been thinking of writing a blog post about places to go skiing, sledding, snow shoeing and all sorts of other fun winter outdoor fun, but we're currently experiencing a spring fever.  So while we wait for Mother Nature to…
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Ooh La La

Downtown Nevada City has a new retail shop, Ooh La La which calls itself "eclectic, whimsy, fine junk."  Owners Angela & Nancy Wakil have returned to Nevada City after a number of years out of the area and are excited to be back in Nevada…
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Happy New Year

Happy New Year!  I've been thinking of a few reasons why I love our little town. Small Town Community.  I love that we live in a town that organized a parade for Evan Strong's Paraolympic Gold Medal, the hosts the Wild & Scenic Film…
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49 Crossing, South Yuba River

The South Yuba River is just one of the many amazing reasons for why I love our community.  In the summer seasons the Outside Inn gives directions to river goers all day long, but us locals should remember to go down and visit the river during…
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Merry Christmas and the winner is….

Merry Christmas from the whole crew at the Outside Inn.  I wish I could say I have a favorite comment from the Outside Inn Crazy Giveaway, but we'd be here all day.  I want to take a moment and thank all the amazing local businesses and…