
Nevada City postcards
Postcards! The Outside Inn's blog InnSide Nevada City is branching out into the printed form. Let me introduce you to the first run of Nevada City postcards. We've got 11 designs to choose from with postcards celebrating the following:…

The Center for the Arts
Are you a Center for the Arts member? This month is their membership drive and as a proud business sponsor I helped put together a fabulous "I Heart NC" giveaway basket. Renew, upgrade, refer-a-friend or join for the first time and you'll…

Solstice
Halloween is coming, do you have your costume ready? If you haven't been into Solstice lately, it might be time to visit the downtown Nevada City shop, they buy, sell and trade vintage clothing and costumes. Located at 104 N. Pine Street,…

Nevada City Live
Paul Emery Presents Nevada City Live this month, with live music and performances at the Nevada Theatre all month long. Tonight's performance is the Mark Growden Quartet and is bound to be an amazing show. For a full list of the upcoming…

Nevada City Fall Colors
It is prime fall colors time in Nevada City and I can't stop marveling at the natural beauty throughout town. I posted this blog post last week about one of my favorite trees on Nevada Street and now the tree around the corner at Willow Valley…

Mana Beads
Mana Beads is hosting a one day Gemstone and Bead Trunk Show today (Wednesday, October 9th), so if you're in downtown Nevada City and need some beads they have a huge selection with a great range of prices. The shop is located next to the…

First Friday Art Walk
First Firday Art Walk is a monthly downtown Nevada City event that celebrates the arts and downtown shops. Organized by Cynthia Levesque, owner of Neva Co Artisan Boutique, this month's event was a Circus Theme. So in addition to artist…

Fall Colors
Fall... I already said it's one of my favorite seasons, but I stopped to capture this tree on Nevada Street this morning and I figured I'd say it again, "I love fall color." (I have a feeling there may be more than one blog posts celebrating…

October Nevada County Arts
Hello October, fall is one of my favorite months in Nevada City because everywhere you turn there is a visual reminder of the amazing beauty in our community. In addition to great fall colors (click here, here and here for past blog posts…

Nevada City Rotary Event
Nevada City Rotary Adventures and Wine event took place tonight at the Miners Foundry. This year's event focus was youth with funds raised going towards education, scholarships and leadership activities. Live and silent auctions, plus a…

Firehouse Museum No. 1
The Nevada City Firehouse No. 1 Museum opened in 1947 in the original Nevada City Hose Company No. 1 (1861-1938). Today the museum houses Nisenan Basketry, Chinese artifacts (including the Hou Wang Temple and the Kuan Yin Temple, which were…

Air Aligned/AXIS Dance Performance
AXIS Dance Company and AirAligned Aerial Dance Group came together last night for an amazing performance at the Miners Foundry. The power of dance was so evident, with Tresa Honaker performing and the AXIS Dance Group breaking down all…

Celebration of Life Triathlon
Barbara Schmidt Millar Celebration of Life Triathlon is one of those events that makes me proud to call Nevada City home. The 19th annual women's only triathlon took place this morning in Cascade Shores. The event is a fundraiser for the Women's…

Uncorked
Uncorked, local wine, beer and food tasting event in downtown Nevada City, organized by the Nevada City Chamber and the Sierra Vintners. Tasting spots were set up around town from locations ranging from Emma Nevada House to the Stonehouse…

Nevada City Friday Night Scene
Vintage Clothing Street Fair, Treats ice cream social and a Community Canvas art class, Nevada City never stops! Great to see Halfpence and Haypenny out playing some music. Kids loved the sidewalk chalk and bubbles in front of Treats. And…

Nevada City Events
Nevada City pulled out all the stops this weekend, and I don't know about you, but I'm tired! How a small town of our size can manage to host the First Friday Art Walk, Nevada City Film Festival, Nevada City Farmers Market, Art OnSite debut,…

First Friday Art Walk
Another amazing First Friday Art Walk in downtown Nevada City (June, July and August were also a lot of fun). Thanks Cynthia, from Neva Co, for organizing a great way to showcase our little town, our shops and our artists. I'll let the photos…

Art OnSite, Deer Creek Tribute Trail
The Art OnSite Deer Creek Tribute Trail art exhibition makes its grand opening this weekend. If you aren't familiar with the downtown Nevada City walk, now is a great time to go explore, with 8 international artists showcased in the natural…

Gold Country Wine Tasting
Did you know September is California Wine month? So whether you're out visiting a winery on a weekend, stopping by one of the downtown wine tasting rooms or participating in the upcoming Nevada City Uncorked event there are plenty of opportunities…

Nevada City Film Festival
The Nevada City Film Festival is coming to town, September 5th-8th. Hopefully you're ready for 4 days of international independent films, 2 nights of live comedy, 3 director spotlights, and more. To see the full list of events click here and to…

Mountain Dog South Yuba River Swimming Hole
Mountain Dog is one of the most asked about swimming holes on the South Yuba River. Last summer it was named one of the Best of California Swimming Holes in California and guests at the Outside Inn have been looking for directions to the…
