Nevada County Local News: Art, Culture & Media


All Local Art, Culture & Media News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

Image caption: Like ripples in a pond, the hip impulse moved through Santa Cruz and beyond, and continues across generations.
How Did Santa Cruz Get So Hip?

Looking back at the Sixties and Seventies in Santa Cruz

Image caption: Cultural happenings include (from left) First Fridays Artwalks, organized by the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce; Worldfest 2021, taking place July 17; and classes and a virtual exhibit at Artists' Studio in the Foothills.
A Cultural Treasure Hunt

Where to find information about Nevada County’s local art, music and literary scenes.

Image caption: California's library system dates back 171 years.
How Cool Are Libraries?

California has gone from one library to more than 1,100 in the last 171 years.

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05/08/2025
Calling all artists, crafters and makers and the folks who appreciate them, the Truckee Maker Show will be held on June 8.

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05/01/2025
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A dynamic new partnership is bringing fresh energy to a vital community cause. Beloved local brand truckee love. and the Friends of the Truckee Library have joined forces to launch truckee library love., a heartfelt collaboration aimed at supporting the campaign to build a new, modern library for Truckee.

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04/29/2025
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Truckee Arts Alliance, alongside several local artists, traveled to Sacramento this week to attend the California Arts and Culture Summit and participate in Arts Advocacy Day at the Capitol. These statewide events brought together artists, cultural leaders, and policymakers to elevate the importance of the arts in California's communities.

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04/18/2025
The Nevada County Composers Cooperative will be holding a spring concert on May 3 at Trabucco Ranch in Grass Valley.

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04/17/2025
The public is invited to give their input at upcoming Nevada County Culture Forward listening sessions to help shape the future of for the regional art and culture ecosystem.

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04/15/2025
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For Jean Fournier, the landscape of Donner Summit holds more than beauty — it holds memories etched in art.

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04/12/2025
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The Tahoe Joy Festival is returning to Tahoe City's Commons Beach on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

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04/11/2025
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Second and third-graders at Sierra Expeditionary Learning School have brought the history of downtown Truckee's buildings to life through a unique student-led virtual tour project. As part of their Fire and Ice History Learning Expedition, students researched the historical significance of Truckee's buildings, met with local historians, and recorded their own educational videos. These videos are now accessible to the public through brochures containing QR codes, allowing residents and visitors to explore the town's history at their own pace.

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04/11/2025
Image for display with article titled Truckee Native and Emmy-Winning Casting Director Erin Tomasello Elevates Local Talent on National Stage

Emmy Award-winning casting director Erin Tomasello may have conquered Hollywood, but her heart never left Truckee. Born and raised in the mountain town she still calls home, Tomasello has become a fierce advocate for Tahoe pride—proving it time and again by spotlighting talent from the Reno-Tahoe region in some of television's biggest reality series.

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04/10/2025
The Nevada County Youth Commission is hosting the 2nd Annual Fun in the Foothills event on April 26 at Sierra College.

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04/09/2025
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The Truckee Town Council met Tuesday, Apr. 8 to discuss polling results for a potential Nov. 2025 revenue measure to fund a new regional library and to review several housing, environmental, and transit initiatives.

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04/09/2025
Artists are encouraged to apply to participate in the City of Nevada City's "Painted Pianos" public art program.

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04/04/2025
A look at the Sierra Poetry Festival taking place now in Grass Valley and running through May.

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04/03/2025
The Earth Fest Street Fair is coming to Nevada City on April 13 in celebration of Earth Month. See you there!

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04/01/2025
The winners of the Nevada County Library Card Design will be announced at a celebration on April 10.

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03/27/2025
In their March 26 meeting, the Nevada City Council finalized the sale of the Miners Foundry Cultural Center to the city.

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03/26/2025
The identity of the anonymous donor who lead to the construction of the Crown Point Venues has finally been revealed.

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03/25/2025
In their March 25 meeting, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved the transfer of Miners Foundry ownership to the City of Nevada City.

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03/22/2025
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The highly anticipated Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic returns to Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., celebrating its 18th anniversary. This beloved event invites attendees to enjoy a leisurely stroll through downtown Tahoe City sipping on fine wines, savoring gourmet bites, and soaking in the breathtaking lakeside views.

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03/21/2025
Read on to learn more about the Sierra Poetry Festival, with events running through May.