Nevada County Art, Culture & Media Digest

Nevada City community radio station KVMR 89.5 FM will honor Steve Baker, its longtime program director (1998-2020), with a “Roast & Toast” party on Nov. 9.

The San Diego Union-Tribune, which has operated for 154 years, sold to controversial Alden Global Capital last year. It’s not looking great for the paper’s future.

Robert Irwin, an artist and MacArthur genius grant recipient, died in San Diego at 95 on Oct. 25. Michael Govan, who heads the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, offers a colorful retrospective on Irwin's work.

Through this new program, artists, culture bearers, and California Native American tribes will be eligible to receive funding to create artwork throughout state and local parks.

The Nevada City Rancheria, in partnership with Sierra College NCC, will celebrate Nisenan Heritage Day on Nov. 4.

Written by Center for Biological Diversity scientist Tiffany Yap and illustrated by artist Meital Smith, “Tales of the Urban Wild: A Puma’s Journey” takes the reader through diverse habitats, across busy freeways and inside science labs to learn about one mountain lion’s survival story.

The Nevada County Arts Council, in partnership with Nevada County, has launched a program called Art in Public Places. Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra will create an exhibit that will require many, many origami cranes.

A major new addition at UC Davis is unveiled to the public. 

Grass Valley Courtyard Suites presents “Ronnie Hart: Just a Little Strange Art Show,” featuring unique artwork by Ronnie Hart. The purchase price from all art sales will benefit Interfaith Food Ministry, a local non-profit serving families in Western Nevada County.

Music in the Mountains (MIM) executive director Jenny Darlington-Person was elected to a three-year position on the board of directors of The Association of California Symphony Orchestras, where she will continue to advocate for small-budget, rural arts organizations while taking advantage of opportunities to connect with artists and leaders throughout the state.

In a groundbreaking fusion of art and music, visual artist Emily Ward Bivens and musician Josh D. Reed have joined forces in their new exhibit, "Human, Robot, Human."

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and Great Lakes Theater have announced the appointment of Richard M. Parison, Jr. as the new executive director.

County arts agencies across California’s Upstate Region, led by Nevada County Arts Council, announced $3.38 million in grant awards to 27 partner agencies and 54 lead creative partners, with a total of 1,010 artists and culture bearers supporting initiatives serving California’s least represented peoples, and most vulnerable communities and environments.

With only $26 million in local assistance grants for close to 40 million people, California is 24th in the nation in per capita spending.

Art Truckee was founded in 2016 and is celebrating its move to its newest location on Donner Pass Road ahead of the summer season.

Film submissions for the 2024 Wild & Scenic Film Festival are now being accepted in three categories: Environmental, Adventure and Student Film. The early-bird deadline is July 16.

The 23rd annual Nevada City Film Festival kicks off June 23-25 with an slate of independent, international short and feature-length films, and talks and workshops with visiting filmmakers, all happening in downtown Nevada City.

When Chilean artist Paula Madariaga Decebal-Cuza first visited Nevada City in 2010, the first place she ate at was Broad Street Bistro. On April 29, she celebrated the grand opening of her gallery and cafe at the same location.

The Artist Lofts Gallery announced a new showcase event, “The Debut,” which brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds, ages, and experiences, representing a wide range of artistic talents and genres.

The state of California is making an unprecedented investment in the arts. The “California Creative Corps” program will award $60 million statewide to implement media, outreach, and engagement campaigns.

“Blackbird,” released Feb. 28, will be available in local bookstores and online. Carson’s column, “Joyful Aging,” appears monthly, and readers may also know her as the leader of the 2004 Nevada County Meltdown.

Elizabeth Cameron, a coach for the Palisades Tahoe ski team five years ago, has documented the difficulties of finding places to live in the area.

The Town of Truckee is asking the community to weigh in on a sculpture that will be placed at Donner Lake.

Buyers sought, but there’s no timeline set. “We are open and everything is business as usual,” says Sierra Theaters’ Azriel LaMarca.

“Ski Patrol Pups’ follows the story of the author’s puppy, Walter, as he and his friends learn what it takes to become ski patrol dogs.

Tara Cannon has found that she loves to bring people together, and she’s done just that by organizing movie nights for locals on Lake Tahoe’s North Shore.

The South Yuba River Citizens League previews the 21st Wild and Scenic Film Festival on February 16-20, 2023, with a theme of “CommUNITY.” Next year marks the 40th anniversary of SYRCL, formed in 1983 to save the Yuba River watershed.

Internationally known artists Roger and Freya Dean attend opening at Chambers Project; the interactive exhibit has local artists contributing to collaborative paintings.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom recently joined the California Museum in announcing the 15th class of inductees into the California Hall of Fame. They join 138 Californians previously inducted for embodying the state’s innovative spirit.

Honey of the Heart and BrightSide Blue combine for record release party Oct 28 at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. El Dub opens.

Movie fans gathered at the Del Oro Theatre for the Nevada County premiere of “Poor Paul,” an independent film directed by Nevada Union High alum Sean Michael Beyer.

WinterWonderGrass Festival has announced its lineup for the 7th annual family-friendly event, which will take place next spring at Palisades Tahoe. The lineup for the March 31-April 2 event includes 25 bands across four stages.