Amgen Tour of California
Tour of California
Stage 1 Nevada City, CA
Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 11:45 a.m.
The tour begins on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 11:45 a.m. on lower Broad Street. The racers will ride up Broad Street and do a 1 mile parade lap around downtown Nevada City, then cross the Pine Street bridge on the way to Grass Valley.
Seven-time Tour de France champion (and 2009 NC Classic winner) Lance Armstrong, defending Tour of California champion Levi Leipheimer and a host of top American and international cyclists will compete for the crown.
What’s Happening that Weekend:
“Into the Woods”
May 14 & 15, 7:30 p.m.
Sierra Stages and The Center for the Arts Theatre Series present the Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine musical – “INTO THE WOODS”. Sondheim’s wickedly witty score weaves a magical spell with such enchanting gems as “Children Will Listen,” “Giants In The Sky” and “No One Is Alone.” Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 in advance/$25 at the door. For tickets and more information, please call The Center Box Office at 530-274-8384 Ext 14 or visit www.thecenterforthearts.org or www.sierrastages.org.
“A Few Good Men”
May 14 & 15, 8:00 p.m.
LeGacy Productions presents Aaron Sorkin’s “A Few Good Men” in the historic Nevada Theatre located at 401 Broad Street, Nevada City. For more information visit www.legacypresents.com
Bike Blast
May 15, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Seven Hills Middle School. A cycling celebration including a 7.5 mile family ride, a 16 mile road ride and a 33 mile road ride, a bike rodeo, a trials course, bike repair and tuneup, music, kids entertainment, silent auction, food, and drinks. A fundraiser for the Nevada City Schools Foundation. more info
Gold Country Book Fair
May 15, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Cost is $5. more info
Accelerating the Cause
May 15, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center, Nevada City. Enjoy an evening of art and wine benefiting SNMH’s Cancer Center and Amgen Breakaway from Cancer partners. Celebrate the start of Amgen’s Tour of California in Nevada City! Guests will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, local wines and an exciting and unique auction of Cycling Art & Memorabilia. Tickets are $25 in advance/$35 at the door. Buy them locally at Briar Patch, Tour of Nevada City Bike Shop, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Gift Shop and Foundation, or on-line. Ticket includes entry to the event and light hors d’oeuvres. Wine and beer $5 per glass. For more information call 477-9700. buy tickets | more info
Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours
May 15, 7:30 p.m.
Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours are putting on a benefit concert for DVSAC on Saturday, May 15th, the evening before the Amgen race. The event is at the Grass Valley Vet’s Building. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Concert begins at 8:00 p.m. No-host bar, live auction at intermission.
more info
And, don’t miss the 50th Anniversary of the Nevada City Classic
Sunday, June 20, 2010
50th Anniversary Nevada City Classic
Volunteers for the Amgen Event
To volunteer to work the event you will need to register on the Tour of California website.
Vendors for the Amgen Event
We are currently unsure of what vendor opportunities there will be, but we are gathering interested names for the vendor positions. Please submit your information and the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce will contact you in the future.
Visitor Information
Contact Information
For questions about the Tour of California event please:
Send an email to amgennc@fsaccess.net
Or, call the Chamber Office at (530) 265-2692.
Sponsors
Tour of California
Stage 1 Nevada City, CA
Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 11:45 a.m.
The tour begins on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 11:45 a.m. on lower Broad Street. The racers will ride up Broad Street and do a 1 mile parade lap around downtown Nevada City, then cross the Pine Street bridge on the way to Grass Valley.
Seven-time Tour de France champion (and 2009 NC Classic winner) Lance Armstrong, defending Tour of California champion Levi Leipheimer and a host of top American and international cyclists will compete for the crown.
What’s Happening that Weekend:
“Into the Woods”
May 14 & 15, 7:30 p.m.
Sierra Stages and The Center for the Arts Theatre Series present the Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine musical – “INTO THE WOODS”. Sondheim’s wickedly witty score weaves a magical spell with such enchanting gems as “Children Will Listen,” “Giants In The Sky” and “No One Is Alone.” Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 in advance/$25 at the door. For tickets and more information, please call The Center Box Office at 530-274-8384 Ext 14 or visit www.thecenterforthearts.org or www.sierrastages.org.
“A Few Good Men”
May 14 & 15, 8:00 p.m.
LeGacy Productions presents Aaron Sorkin’s “A Few Good Men” in the historic Nevada Theatre located at 401 Broad Street, Nevada City. For more information visit www.legacypresents.com
Bike Blast
May 15, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Seven Hills Middle School. A cycling celebration including a 7.5 mile family ride, a 16 mile road ride and a 33 mile road ride, a bike rodeo, a trials course, bike repair and tuneup, music, kids entertainment, silent auction, food, and drinks. A fundraiser for the Nevada City Schools Foundation. more info
Gold Country Book Fair
May 15, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Cost is $5. more info
Accelerating the Cause
May 15, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center, Nevada City. Enjoy an evening of art and wine benefiting SNMH’s Cancer Center and Amgen Breakaway from Cancer partners. Celebrate the start of Amgen’s Tour of California in Nevada City! Guests will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, local wines and an exciting and unique auction of Cycling Art & Memorabilia. Tickets are $25 in advance/$35 at the door. Buy them locally at Briar Patch, Tour of Nevada City Bike Shop, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Gift Shop and Foundation, or on-line. Ticket includes entry to the event and light hors d’oeuvres. Wine and beer $5 per glass. For more information call 477-9700. buy tickets | more info
Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours
May 15, 7:30 p.m.
Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours are putting on a benefit concert for DVSAC on Saturday, May 15th, the evening before the Amgen race. The event is at the Grass Valley Vet’s Building. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Concert begins at 8:00 p.m. No-host bar, live auction at intermission.
more info
And, don’t miss the 50th Anniversary of the Nevada City Classic
Sunday, June 20, 2010
50th Anniversary Nevada City Classic
Volunteers for the Amgen Event
To volunteer to work the event you will need to register on the Tour of California website.
Vendors for the Amgen Event
We are currently unsure of what vendor opportunities there will be, but we are gathering interested names for the vendor positions. Please submit your information and the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce will contact you in the future.
Visitor Information
Contact Information
For questions about the Tour of California event please:
Send an email to amgennc@fsaccess.net
Or, call the Chamber Office at (530) 265-2692.
Sponsors
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