Nevada City Featured in Sunset Magazine
Sunset Magazine: November 2011, By Alison Bing, photographs by David Fenton
Why go now: A slew of galleries, bookstores, and locavore bistros shows off this town’s wild imagination.
Back in 1850: It was the center of the California Gold Rush and the third largest town in the state. And now? Most of the action takes place along Broad Street, downtown’s 4-block main drag, dotted with specialty stores, stamp mills, and an old mining equipment foundry turned artist studio.
The vibe: Laidback times 10, with a spritz of patchouli. Catch a show: Built in 1865, the Nevada Theatre is the state’s fi rst big-time theater, and has staged shows by everyone from Mark Twain to Mötley Crüe.
Power couple: Don’t be surprised if you bump into singer-songwriter and Nevada City native Joanna Newsom with her longtime boyfriend, Saturday Night Live star Andy Samberg.
Don’t miss winter: Tahoe is 90 or so minutes away, but you can find more creative thrills at the annual environmental Wild & Scenic Film Festival (Jan 13–15; from $27; wildandscenicfilmfestival.org) and psychedelic Mardi Gras celebration (Feb 18–19; nevadacitychamber.com)
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.