2019-2020 Nevada County Gold Digital Edition

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Festivals
SIERRA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL: July 19–21.
Thirty-fourth annual. Nationally recognized tellers,
also a Story Slam, Open Telling, Evening Gala,
Children’s Concert. Food and drink, picnics welcomed.
North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural
Center (see page 57).
sierrastorytellingfestival.org
CELTIC FESTIVAL & MARKETPLACE: September
27–29. Five musical and six demonstration
stages, international performers, regional talent,
youth arts instruction. Nevada County
Fairgrounds, McCourtney Road, Grass Valley.
kvmrcelticfestival.org
NUGGET FRINGE FESTIVAL: Winter, 2020. A
whirlwind of theatrical magic with something
for everyone. Multiple venues, shows and
performances. nuggetfringe.com
SIERRA POETRY FESTIVAL:
April 18, 2020. Attended
by local, national and
international poets and
performers. Readings,
workshops, music, a
literary fair for all ages.
Miners Foundry, Spring Street, Nevada City.
sierrapoetryfestival.org
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: Memorial Day
Weekend, 2020. Main stage and side stage performances,
workshops, kids activities. Nevada
County Fairgrounds, McCourtney Road, Grass
Valley. (209) 984-8630; strawberrymusic.com
Theatre
Sierra Stages
This community theatre provides quality,
accessible performances for everyone. They also
have a Theatre by the Book play reading series at
Miners Foundry Cultural Center, Spring Street,
Nevada City.
“CABARET,” July 11–August 3.
Legendary musical.
Celtic Festival
“THE THANKSGIVING PLAY,” September
19–October 5. Wickedly funny satire.
Nevada Theatre, Broad Street, Nevada City.
Information: sierrastages.org
LeGacy Productions
A theatre company dedicated to providing an
affordable and meaningful theatre experience.
“20TH CENTURY BLUES,” through June 22. This
endearing comedy chronicles the friendship of
four women through 40 years.
“SCROOGE,” November 29–December 28.
Annual production.
Nevada Theatre, Broad Street, Nevada City.
Information: legacypresents.com
Truckee Community
Theater
Performs up to five main stage productions
each season.
“FALL 10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL,”
August 30–31, September 1.
“MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING,”
November 8–10.
“THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS,” December 19–21.
Performances: 10046 Church St., Truckee.
Information: truckeecommunitytheater.com
CATS
For 25 years the Community Asian Theatre of the
Sierra (CATS) has been dedicated to promoting
cultural diversity through multicultural theatre,
workshops and events.
IN SEARCH OF GOLD MOUNTAIN, September 14,
10:00 am–6:00 pm. Tour of Chinese Temples and
towns of the California Gold Rush.
ANNUAL THEATRE PRODUCTION: Spring 2020.
Information: catsweb.org
Music/Theatre
NEVADA CITY LIVE: A concert and gathering
series showcasing local and regional talent
presented by Paul Emery at the Nevada Theatre
on Broad Street, and other venues in Nevada City.
paulemerymusic.com
SIERRA THEATERS: Metropolitan Opera broadcast
live from Lincoln Center presented by the Del
Oro theatre (Grass Valley) in partnership with
InConcert Sierra and Music in the Mountains.
F E S T I V A L S / T H E A T R E /
M U S I C / A R T
“Scrooge” by LeGacy Productions
National Theatre Live, a project of the National
Theatre of London. Project broadcasts world-class
theatre to cinemas around the world.
Bolshoi Ballet Live, for one season only.
Information: sierratheaters.com
Art Shows
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER OF THE ARTS: Work by
artists with disabilities and abilities. “The Walk &
Roll Fundraiser,” September 21. “Holiday Show,”
December 6–January 31, 2020. Gallery open
Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–2:00 pm, also every
third Saturday. 212 Litton Drive # 21, Grass Valley.
(530) 272- 7287; ncagrassvalley.org
KODO ARTS JAPANESE ANTIQUES AND ART:
October 5–13 & May 2–10, 2020. Art, furniture,
textiles, and garden and home decor. 571 Searls
Ave., Nevada City. (530) 478-0812; kodo-arts.com
FALL COLORS OPEN STUDIOS: Annual art tour,
October 12 & 13, October 19 & 20. Opening
Reception, October 10, 5:00–8:00 pm. The Plaza
Gallery, 998 Plaza Dr., Grass Valley. Exhibition
continues until November 1. Gallery hours
Tuesday–Friday Noon–5:00 pm. Art Tour brochure
& map available at The Plaza Gallery.
thecenterforthearts.org
BANNER MOUNTAIN ARTISANS: Sixteenth annual
Holiday Sale featuring juried artists. November
23, 10:00 am–5:00 pm & 24, 10:00 am–4:00 pm.
Nevada City Elks Lodge, Hwy. 49, Nevada City.
bannermountainartisans.com
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