Nevada County calendar of events, entertainment for April
The Artists Studio in the Foothills will display the work of local artists at its 21 Buddhas show until April 24 at ASIF Studio at 940 Idaho-Maryland Road in Grass Valley. For more information, call 530-274-7000 or e-mail mpaoletti@asifstudios.
Saturday, April 17
Poet David Whyte
Poet and author David Whyte will be speaking at session that goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Veteran’s Hall in Grass Valley. For ticket and other information, call 530-265-9255 or visit insightlecture.com.
High School film festival
Nevada Union High School students will hold their own Environmental Film Festival from 7 to 10 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria at 11761 Ridge Road in Grass Valley. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and children. They are available at the student campus store from April 12-15.
Tibetan Book Reading
Canyon Sam will share a slideshow and read from her book Sky Train: Tibetan Women on the Edge of History at 7 p.m. at the North Columbia Schoolhouse on Tyler Foote Road on the San Juan Ridge. For more information, visit www.northcolumbiaschoolhouse.org or call 530-265-2826.
Bluebird Day
Wild Birds Unlimited and the Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release Center will hold Bluebird Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 119 Neal Street in Grass Valley. A Harris Hawk and Great Horned Owl on display, Bluebird feeder demonstrations, a raffle and a book signing by author Carol Malnor are on tap at this free event. For more information, call 530-272-7744 or send an e-mail to wildbird@ncws.com.
Understanding Bird Song
Naturalist and author David Lukas will lead a discussion from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The APPLE Center for Sustainable Living at 412 Commercial St. in Nevada City. General admission is $7, members pay $5. For more information, e-mail tania@yubawatershedinstitute.org or call 530-265-4459.
Sunday, April 18
Ridge Community photo
The annual Outdoor Work Party will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a community photo taken at 1:30 p.m. at the North Columbia Schoolhouse on Tyler Foote Road on the San Juan Ridge. Lunch and coffee provided.
Wednesday, April 21
Spirit of John Muir Show
This show will provide a look at John Muir’s thrilling adventures in his beloved western wilderness. The doors at Miners Foundry open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and children 12 and under get in for free. For more information, call 530-265-5040 or visit www.minersfoundry.org.
Saturday, April 24
Children’s Clothing Swap
The Family Resource Center will host a children's clothing swap from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Lodge building on the Oak Tree School Campus on the San Juan Ridge. Sign up early for a discounted admission. For more information, call 530-292-3174.
Spring Run and Walk
The 24th Annual Nevada City Spring Run/Walk will start and finish at the Nevada City United Methodist Church at the top of Broad Street. The 5K and 10K races begin at 8:30 a.m. as will the 5K walk. Race-day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Pre-registering by mail by April 19. Forms are available at www.nevadacitymethodist.com or from Race Director Terry Boyer at 530-273-7420 or the church office at 530-265-2797.
Tuina Demonstration
Ginny Woods, a registered nurse and ordained Tibetan nun, will demonstrate tuina massage from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Lotus Mountain at 130 Main Street in Nevada City. Woods will take questions from the audience, too. For more information, call 530-478-1757 or send an e-mail to helen@lotusmountain.com.
Foraging Skills Taught
A field seminar with Matt and Rachel Berry and Daniel Nicholson will lead a field seminar looking for edible and medicinal plants from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dancing Pines Farm on the San Juan Ridge. Pre-registration is required. For more information, e-mail tania@yubawatershedinstitute.org or call 530/265.4459.
Thursday, April 29
Our Ecological Puzzle
This three-part series that puts together the pieces that inform our conservation efforts goes from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center. For more information, e-mail tania@yubawatershedinstitute.org or call 530-265-4459.
Saturday, May 1
Railroad Yard Sale
The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad hosts its 4th annual Giant Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at #5 Kidder court in Nevada City. The museum gift shop will be open and rail bus rides offered. For more information or directions, call 530-470-0902 or visit www.ncngrrmuseum.org
City Yard Sale
The 2nd annual Nevada City Yard Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you want your sale location on a map, call City Hall 265-2496 by April 15. The maps will be available to the public on April 24. Spaces are also available for rent at the Nevada City Veteran’s Building on 415 N. Pine St.
Music
Friday, April 9
Dance Party!
Mumbo Gumbo will perform at 8 at The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. For ticket information, go to www.thecenterforthearts.org or call 530-274-8384.
Saturday, April 10
Beatles Tribute
The Sun Kings will perform at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts in downtown Grass Valley. For ticket information, go to www.thecenterforthearts.org or call 530-274-8384.
Friday, April 16
The Kingston Trio
This legendary trio will perform at 8 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium at 255 S. Auburn Street, Grass Valley. For ticket information, call 530-274-8384 or visit www.thecenterforthearts.org.
Flamenco Legend
Jose Galvez and the local troupe Flamenco del Oro will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Amigos & Company, 101 Broad St, Nevada City. For reservations and more information, call 530-265-6446.
Saturday, April 17
Coco Montoya
The legendary blues rocker will perform dance party at 8 p.m. at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. For ticket information to this Paul Emery production, go to www.thecenterforthearts.org or call 530-274-8384.
Sunday, April 18
Brasil Guitar Duo
The Brasil Guitar Duo, the winner of the 2006 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, will perform at 2 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley in this Twin Cities Concert Association event. A pre-concert forum starts at 1:15 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit www.tcca.net.
Friday, April 30
NC Composer Series
Maggie McKaig and Luke Wilson will perform at 8 p.m. at Nevada City Winery as part of the Nevada County Composers Cooperative's ‘Meet the Composer Series.’ For ticket information, call 530-478-0983.
Spanish Serenades
Guitarist Matthew Montfort will perform at 8 p.m. at Body Balance Studio at 151 Mill Street in Grass Valley. For more information, call 530-470-0350 or visit www.bodybalancenc.com.
Theatre
April 8, 9, 10
Snow Falling on Cedars
CATS presents this 1994 best-selling novel/Best Cinematography academy award nominated play at the Nevada Theatre in downtown Nevada City. The Thursday show starts at 7 p.m. Friday and at 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday. It is directed by Kevin McKeon and features 16 actors playing more than 40 roles. Tickets are available at the Book Seller, BriarPatch, Nevada City Postal Co, Gold Mountain and www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, visit www.catsweb.org or e-mail info@catsweb.org
April 9, 10
Waiting for Lola
Off Broadstreet presents this musical comedy that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce by telling the story of the town’s gold rush beginnings from the perspective of three female celebrities of the time: Lola Montez, Lotta Crabtree and Emma Nevada. Friday and Saturday shows start at 8:15 p.m. at the Off Broadstreet Theatre in downtown Nevada City. For reservations and ticket information, call 530-265-8686 or visit www.offbroadstreet.com.
April 22 – May 23
A Few Good Men
LeGacy Productions presents this Aaron Sorkin play (The West Wing and Studio 64). It is directed by Sue LeGate and Renee Sprattling. Show dates are Thursdays, 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. on May 16 and 23. All performances are at the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City. For ticket information, visit www.legacypresents.com.
Saturday April 24
Few Good Men Gala Night
Doors open at 7 p.m. Complimentary wine and hors d’eourves, champagne toast and a “meet the actors” reception after the 8 p.m. show at the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City. For ticket and other information, visit www.legacypresents.com.
Ongoing
Sunday, April 11, 18, 25
Fruit Jar Pickers
Live music performed every Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon at the “Opry Palace” in downtown Rough & Ready.
Thursday, April 15
Parlez Vous Francais?
Enjoy a French-spoken-only evening from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of every month. All levels of French knowledge welcome from beginners to Frenchmen! The Nevada City Classic Café is at 216 Broad Street. For more information, call 265-9440.
Monday, April 26
Classic Dinner Party
Enjoy the timeless classic known as The Dinner Party. On the last Monday of the month a different multi-course meal is prepared by Chef Kady Guyton and served at In The Kitchen at 648 Zion Street in Nevada City. The evening starts at 7 p.m. and seating is limited to 16. To make a reservation or learn more, call 530-798-3822.
Saturday, May 1
Monthly Book Sale
The Friends of the Libraries used book sale goes from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Doris Foley Historical Library at 211 N. Pine Street in Nevada City. Prices range from 25 cents to $3. For more information, call 530-265-1407 or e-mail friends@ncfol.org.
Sunday, May 2
Monthly Book Swap
The community book swap goes from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Nevada City Seafood Warehouse at 1020 Whispering Pines in Grass Valley. Bring books, CDs, DVDs, records and magazines for trade. For more information, call 530-470-0321 or visit www.ncbookswap.info.
Classes
April 10,11,17,19,24 & 25.
Mana Beads holds classes on bracelet making classes every weekend. For more information call 470-8399 or go to www.manabeads.com.
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