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The Annex

The Annex recently opened at 231 Broad Street in downtown Nevada City (in the location that formerly houses Harmony Books).  Formerly known as Contrast Outlet, the Annex carries all the sale items from Abstrakt and jewelry by The Lizou Collection.…
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National Coffee Day

Happy National Coffee day!  There are so many great places to enjoy a cup of coffee in Nevada City & Grass Valley, so I've put together a few caffenine infused reminders and some fun giveaways. Brew Bakers Cafe Broad Street Bistro Cafe…

Theater by the Book

The Miners Foundry and Sierra Stages have teamed up to bring Nevada City a series of informal play readings.  Last night's production was the Pursuit of Truth, written and directed by Jeffrey Mason.  Mark you calendars for next month's…
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Sundari

Sundari, a new clothing store has opened up at 228 Commercial Street (next door to Crazy Horse and across the street from Three Forks).  The boutique clothing shop carries both men and women's fashion, plus jewelry, accessories and health…
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Revolutionary War Living History Days

Nevada City Constitution Day festivities, stop by Pioneer Park to check out the Haslet's Delaware Regiment Revolutionary War living history.  Check out the Continental, French and Redcoat Soldiers & Camps.  The activities include drilling…
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Nevada City Uncorked

Uncorked, the Nevada City wine and food experience, took place today throughout downtown.  Forty different businesses participated in the fourth annual event, with local Foothill wines and samples from a variety of restaurants.  The event…
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Nomad, Vintage Pop Up Shop

Nomad, a pop up store in 1957 Mercury travel travel, rolled through Nevada City and set up shop outside of Kitkitdizzi.  As a proud owner of a vintage caravan, I love the current trend of the pop up shops, some traveling the country in redone…
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Happy Labor Day

Can you believe it's the end of the summer season?  The Outside Inn is one busy place during June, July and August (with weekends already filling up for the summer of 2015). While I look forward to the fall colors and winter activities, I am…
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Food Love Project

Food Love Project, the Sierra Harvest farm on the Burton Homestead has been providing Nevada County school age children hands on farm education for the last 4 years.  Today marked the start of their school field trip season and Farmer Amanda…
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Nevada City Film Festival

Every summer, the Nevada City Film Festival makes art into a party, bringing award-winning shorts and feature films to the historic venues of Nevada City, CA. A four-day celebration of art, music, and independent filmmaking, this year's…
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Outside Inn Free Veggie Cart

 The Outside Inn's free veggie cart is a great example on why I love Nevada City.  The neighbors vegetable stand has been in front of the Outside Inn's office for the last 7 summers and have as a loyal following, both by people who drop…
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South Yuba River, Washington

School's starting and while it may mean the end of summer vacation for some, many of us think now is really the perfect time to go to the South Yuba River!  Here are a few photos from a trip last month with my friend Moira, she decided…
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Farm to Table Dinner

Nevada City Farm to Table dinner, transforming Commercial Street in downtown into a farm to fork foodie experience. The second annual event was designed to "show people what a town square feeling looks like," says organizer Reinette Senum.…
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Mermaid spotting

There is something magical about the Outside Inn, but who knew we had a mermaid?!  Many thanks to Anika, the mermaid, for gracing the Outside Inn's pool with a visit.  For photos from her recent trip to the Yuba River click here.  If you…
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Nevada City First Friday Art Walk

Nevada City First Friday Art Walk is just one of the many reasons I love our cute little town.  Any occasion that brings folks together to celebrate the arts is a plus in my books.  I also love that the focus of the event is to get locals…
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Three Forks Bakery and Brewery

Three Forks Bakery and Brewery in downtown Nevada City will be opening their doors in mid-August, mark your calendars for their grand opening on August 15th.  The bakery and brewery, owned and run by Dave Cowie (the Brewer) and Shana Maziarz…
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Nevada County Concert Band

Nevada County Concert Band performed last night at Pioneer Park as part of their annual summer free concert series.  If you've missed the first two concerts mark your calendar for Sunday, August 24th 5-7pm.  What I love about last night's…
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Nevada City Summer Nights

Nevada City Summer Nights was in full force last night, it's always fun to see our little town transformed into a huge block party.  The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce brings together music, vendors, food stalls, entertainment, vintage…
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The Children’s Festival

The Children's Festival returned to Nevada City today, with two sessions (9am-noon and 5pm-8pm) and transformed part of Pioneer Park into a mini Renaissance Faire geared for children.  There were more than 20 interactive sessions were set…
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Edwards Crossing

Summer is in full force in Nevada City.  Between Summer Nights, Farmers Markets, annual events, plays, musical performances, there's barely enough time to squeeze in a trip to the river.  But, for those of you who have spent an afternoon…
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Nevada City Farm to Table dinner and play tickets

Have I mentioned how much I love our little town lately?  The photo above is from last year's Nevada City Farm to Table event-- and if you act really fast, you can grab a seat at this year's event, tickets went on sale this morning, mark…