3• NEVADA COUNTY IS AN ARTS & CULTURAL WONDERLAND No visit to the region is complete without taking in the local art scene. On any given day across the county, you will find many local artists exhibiting in the local galleries from Grass Valley to Truckee! With annual Art Walks and Open Studio events, you can meet the artist while taking in their paintings, pottery, sculpture, and more! Nevada County is home to worldclass music that attracts connoisseurs from around the world, including the Bluegrass Festival, Music in the Mountains, InConcert Sierra, WorldFest, and the Strawberry Festival. Many of these are held under the pines at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, named “California’s most beautiful fairgrounds!” 42
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The Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts are rich in cultural histories, and the arts. The districts boast outstanding yearround programming in music, theatre and dance; a density of artists and makers; an emerging wine culture and a festival culture to die for! Eliza Tudor, Executive Director Nevada County Arts Council
Across the county, you will find plays and other unique entertainment celebrated by the writers, musicians, and artists who have been attacted here since 1845. Whether you find a play Off Broad Street, live music at a pub, or our annual Storytelling Festival, there is always something to do!
4• WE’VE GOT HISTORY One of the most important gold mining towns in the 1840’s was Nevada City. With its gaslights and gold, the bustling town was called “queen city of the northern mines” with a history that few can compete with. As you stroll through the quaint streets lined with stately Victorian homes and historical landmarks, you become aware of the powerful draw it has – and it all began with the gold. Grass Valley has its vibrant downtown as its centerpiece. Serving