December 20, 2011
This November and December “The Christmas Card,” the Hallmark Channel’s highest-rated original film of all time, will be aired on the following dates (Pacific Time): *** be sure to check your local cable guide for the exact times*** Remaining 2011 Showtimes: • December 24, 10:00am • December 24, 8:00pm For more information visit Hallmark Channel’s [...]
December 5, 2011
Enjoy a slideshow of Victorian Christmas images shot by local photographer, LeeAnn Brook.
November 29, 2011
December 2, 3 & 4 Grass Valley Nutcracker Friday 7pm, Saturday 2pm & 7pm, Sunday 2pm at the Don Baggett Theatre at Nevada Union High School. General Seating Tickets — $17 Adult & $15 Child/Senior. PRE-SALE tickets (Adults $15 & Child/Senior $13) can be purchased in advance at Yabobo, Briar Patch, The Bookseller, and on-line at [...]
November 15, 2011
Victorian Christmas 2011 is featured Wednesday nights, Dec. 7, 14, and 21, from 5-9 p.m., and on two Sunday afternoons, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18, from 1:30-6 p.m. There is no admission charge. Holiday celebrants fill the streets, sampling the outdoor fare of friendly hawkers and vendors and food and goods offered by downtown restaurants [...]
October 27, 2011
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 [...]
October 6, 2011
Trick or Treating Downtown Nevada City is a favorite spot for local trick or treaters, and Broad Street is filled with an endless stream of little ghosts and goblins going from door to door to get their treats. Houses are covered in spider webs and lights. Trick or treaters are greeted by witches, warlocks, [...]
July 22, 2011
Friar Tuck’s Restaurant & Bar in Nevada City has been recognized by Wine Spectator magazine with a 2011 Award of Excellence. The selection is announced in the August 31 issue of Wine Spectator as part of its 30th annual international awards program. “We are very honored,” said Friar Tuck’s founder and owner Greg Cook. “This [...]
July 7, 2011
2011 Summer Nights Nevada City 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy crafts, art, food & drink on the streets of Nevada City in the fantastic, pedestrian only festival. Entertainment Schedule: July 13 Buck Love and the Humperheads Troupe al Alma Star People Band CrackerJack Jazz Band The NutBoyz July 20 Cool Heat Then Again Troupe [...]
June 21, 2011
This winter, the Sierra College Foundation launched the “Climb Higher: the Osher Matching Scholarship” campaign to raise money for scholarships for Sierra College students. The Bernard Osher Foundation generously agreed to match every dollar donated to this campaign by 50 cents, in addition to its initial gift of $25 million dollars to California Community Colleges. [...]
June 17, 2011
Come downtown to celebrate the 4th annual Farmers Market starting June 18th in downtown Nevada City (Robinson Plaza and Union Street). WIth educational demonstrations, free bike tune-ups, face painting, yoga and massage there’s surely something for everyone. Walking, biking and carpooling are encouraged, but there’s ample parking a block or two from the market. Bring [...]