“All the Raj” brings India to Grass Valley
THE MAJESTIC CULTURE OF INDIA IN the 1920s, the heyday of the British Raj, is coming to the foothills in a brand new, one-of-a-kind event this fall.
All the Raj, a fundraiser for the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation, will immerse you in that exotic era. It will include a spectacular feast, dancing to live [...]
Nevada County Italian Festival in second year
LAST SUMMER, THE NEVADA County Italian Festival drew almost 6,500 people in its inaugural year, a testament to the rich Italian heritage in the foothills.
This year’s festival is at Western Gateway Park in Penn Valley on September 17 and 18. The organizers are planning for a bigger crowd and hope to make the park [...]
KNCO/Kane’s annual Penny Pitch on June 18
THE ANNUAL PENNY PITCH AT SAN Francisco’s Washington Square Bar & Grill, or the “Washbag,” has been a famous fundraiser for decades. Now in its 33rd year, the event has moved to MoMo’s restaurant, just across from the Giants’ ballpark.
The “pitch,” started in North Beach by late restaurateur Ed Moose, drew big crowds [...]
Bear River Pasta Co: Homemade right down to the noodle
“BENVENUTO,” READS A SIGN WHEN YOU walk into the Bear River Pasta Co. in Grass Valley. It’s fitting to welcome customers in Italian: The new store features fresh pasta, sauces, gourmet meals to “eat in” or to go, gelato and imported Italian delights.
Opened in March, the Bear River Pasta Co. is helping to create [...]
Arts with Altitude: Music, festivals and theater in Nevada County
DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION, movie watching boomed as people craved escapism. In the recent recession, film, theater and festivals also are flourishing in many cities, with robust ticket sales.
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Foothills’ performing arts groups also report an uptick in business. “We’re ahead of budget,” says Julie Hardin, executive director of InConcert Sierra in Grass Valley. [...]
“Lettuce” Welcome Spring: Newcastle Produce and Foothill Flowers
WITH A LONG, WET WINTER BEHIND them, farmers are planting their summer crops and harvesting spring’s bounty.
Spring lettuces, such as Red Leaf, Romaine and Oakleaf, are headed for the Foothill Farmers Market in Auburn and Roseville, just in time for seasonal salads.
April is a time for the “A” crops, such as asparagus and [...]
Artist profile: Jerianne Van Dijk
JERIANNE VAN DIJK’S LIFE IS filled with artful works. Since 1976, she has been creating paintings, illustrations and murals to turn your life into an artful, unique experience.
The lure of her artwork pulls you into another place, another time. Through her mural work, the ordinary becomes the extraordinary. A doorway is not simply a [...]
Simplicity Bistro: Fresh, local fare in Grass Valley
I LEARNED SOMETHING FROM OUR three meals at Simplicity Bistro over the past week: I learned that I have a burgundy beef need that can apparently only be satisfied by recurring dinners at Simplicity Bistro.
I’m a bit worried, though, because yesterday at lunch I also discovered that I likely have an addiction to the [...]
Kane’s for fine food in Grass Valley
JOHN KANE, A FOURTH GENERATION San Franciscan, grew up eating and working at Original Joe’s, a landmark restaurant famous for its homestyle Italian-American cooking.
John advanced in his culinary career, working as personal chef to celebrities such as Jay Leno, chef of the San Francisco Giants and as a highly accredited corporate chef.
Now, however, he’s [...]
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