New California Ag license plate
Congratulations to the agricultural community, FFA and everyone who made this opportunity to create a California agriculture license plate a reality! We have collected 8,355 plate orders – meeting DMV’s threshold of 7,500 applications to establish a California Special Interest License Plate.
The California Agriculture License Plate will support future generations of farmers and ranchers through [...]
A “Salmon Thirty Salmon” jetliner
Here’s the new design on one of Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 737-800 jetliners:
Image: Alaska Airlines
Visit Double Oaks Vineyards & Winery
Double Oaks Vineyards & Winery
Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (February through December)
Other days by appointment
We welcome your visits for complimentary wine tasting and sales, picnicking and tours!
~ Groups are easily accommodated. Bring your friends with you for a delightful trip to our family farm and artisan winery.
~ Taste delicious award-winning wine in our tasting [...]
Willie Nelson date set in Grass Valley for Sept. 14
The Center for the Arts presents “Willie Nelson and Family” at
the 10th annual Benefit Concert for The Bear Yuba Land Trust
Friday, September 14, 8 p.m., at the Nevada County Fairgrounds.
With a six-decade career and 200 plus albums, this iconic Texan is the creative genius behind the historic recordings of Crazy, Red Headed Stranger and [...]
Willie Nelson may perform in Grass Valley this summer
American music icon Willie Nelson may perform in Grass Valley this summer, Sierra FoodWineArt magazine (SierraCulture.com) has learned.
It would be Nelson’s first appearance in the Sierra Foothills, an up-and-coming venue for big-time country music talent.
“I should have details soon for public release,” said a member of Nelson’s staff, declining to elaborate.
Nelson would be a natural [...]
Nevada City Farmers Market: Local farms for this year
The Nevada City Farmers Market begins on June 16 (Father’s Day weekend) and runs until November 17, 2012 (Weekend Before Thanksgiving). Here’s a list of the farms for this year:
Boxcar Farm
Based in Nevada City, California, Boxcar Farm sits among rolling hills and family vineyards on lush pastureland enriched by decades of happy grazing cows. By [...]
Japanese Art Show and Sale in Nevada City on May 5-May 13
Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques, Annual Spring Warehouse Show & Sale on May 5 -13
Kodo Arts Warehouse, 571 Searls Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959
Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques will hold its annual 9-day only spring show & sale May 5 through May 13 (Mother’s Day) at its spacious antique warehouse in Nevada City, CA 95959. Located off [...]
BriarPatch to hold Earth Day festival celebration on April 22
Planting seeds and pledging action are just two of the many ways to celebrate Earth Day at BriarPatch Co-op Market on Sunday, April 22, from noon to 5 p.m.
The festival will bring together nearly 20 community groups that are working to protect the environment. Activities for children will include planting seeds, crafting art from recycled [...]
2nd Annual Beer and Wine Tasting Event to Benefit SYRCL on April 21
The South Yuba River Citizens League, the local nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring the Yuba River, will hold its 2nd Annual Wild for the Yuba wine and beer tasting event on Saturday April 21, 2012 from 6-9 p.m. at the Grass Valley Veterans Hall.
Attendees will enjoy a lively evening featuring tastings [...]
Stella in Truckee’s new culinary adventures
Stella, Cedar House Sport Hotel’s on site restaurant run by Executive Chef Jacob Burton in Truckee, CA, is offering culinary adventures including classes and topics to engage the mind, hands and taste buds.
“We are committed to offering interesting, high quality programming to residents and visitors and are fortunate to have a chef Jacob Burton. Expect [...]
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