Looking for an outdoor adventure? Check out Malakoff State Historic Park, the park has many miles of trails to compliment the rich mining history it offers visitors. The stark, moonscape land formations are the result of hydraulic gold mining from the 1850′s to the 1880′s. After a visit to the town of North Bloomfield, you have choices of walks from 1/4 mile to nearly three miles. This Diggins Trail Loop is 2.7 miles long and it feels exotic and other worldly. The day’s adventure is well worth the drive from downtown Nevada City. The winner from last week’s Schad Studios greeting cards is Cathy.
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The annual Nevada City B.E.A.R. (Be Excited About Reading) Storybook Character Parade is another fabulous reason why I love our community. School children marched proudly down Broad Street dressed as their favorite book character to the cheers of supportive fans. ”We are so lucky to live in a town/community where they will close down the street for an hour for our kids to be able to show off their love of reading,” said Kathryn Boswell. ”I am so proud to be one of those parents and I know my boys were grinning from ear to ear the entire walk down Broad Street today.” Thank you to Joe Limov, Julie Bryan and the Nevada City School District PTA for continuing such a fabulous local tradition. Kudos to the Nevada City City Council for kicking off the parade, we loved your costumes. The winner for the Bistro 221 giveaway is Wanda Shulak.
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The Miners Foundry welcomed legendary singer songwriter Greg Brown to the stage. A packed Osborn/Woods Hall enjoyed a night of great tunes, funny stories and intimate performance by the talented folk musician. In a recent interview with The Union KVMR’s DJ Che Greenwood referred to Greg’s one man concerts as a “conversation with the audience” which is a perfect way to describe last night’s show. Thanks Greg for returning to Nevada City, the Outside Inn welcomed guests from near and far to attend the concert. For a list of more upcoming shows and events at the Miners Foundry click here.
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Nevada County Artist Kath Schad has a exhibit of her fine art up this month at Broad Street Bistro. ”My new Aspen/Birch Tree work is definitely Sierra based. I adore the higher elevation terrain, the snow, Aspen, Tahoe boulders and Sierra Mountain lakes,” explains Kath. Look for her work at the upcoming Sierra Festival of the Arts in Grass Valley on May 26th, Spirit Gallery in Truckee and the North Tahoe Open Studio Tour mid July. Later this fall Kath will be showcased as the “Artist of the Month” at Riverside Studios in Truckee and participating in the Nevada County Open Studios Tour in October. Kath has offered up a set of her Farm Art greeting cards to one lucky Outside Inn blog reader, please post a comment on this blog post on the importance of celebrating art and I’ll draw the winner on Tuesday, May 21st (happy to mail cards if you live outside of Nevada City). And the winner for the Top Drawer giveaway is Chip.
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The Center for the Arts in downtown Grass Valley has a full roster of past, current and upcoming shows. Tonight they brought in singer, songwriter and fiddle play Sara Watkins to perform. The audience was treated to an opening act by Kris Orloski and then a set by Sara with songs from her two solo albums since a extended hiatus from Nickle Creek. Thanks Sara for treating us to such an amazing show. The Center for the Arts is having a membership drive this month, click here to join or renew and continue to support live music in Nevada County.
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Have you tried the Bistro 221? Melissa Bryant, from Cirino’s, took over the old Lefty’s location and opened up a new downtown Nevada City lunch and dinner restaurant. Check their Facebook page for specials and new menus. My research assistant said to try the fried chicken, while the younger crew recommended the chicken strips and fries. The back Assay Room is still available for private parties, give them a call if you’re looking to organize a meeting or birthday party. Bistro 221 has offered up one lucky Outside Inn blog reader a $20 gift certificate. Please post a comment on who’d you take with you if you won and I’ll draw the winner on Saturday, May 18th.
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Enid and Edgar, a vintage clothing shop has just opened its doors at 307 Spring Street in downtown Nevada City. Open Wedensday-Thursday 12-5 and Friday-Sunday 12-6, the shop has unique one of kind clothes, shoes and accessories ranging from the 1940′s to the early 90′s. If you’re style has a bit of a bohemian feel then this is a great place for you. To help get you in the door to check it out Enid and Edgar is offering a special 10% discount to Nevada County residents, just mention that you read about them on the Outside Inn’s blog.
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The Top Drawer on Mill Street in Grass Valley offers lingerie, sleepwear and gifts. A perfect place to host a girls night out, call today to set up a private evening for a bridal party or special celebration. Their claim to fame is a bra “for every body,” stop by and have one of the staff members help you find the right option for you. With Mother’s Day coming up, stop in and buy the special Mom in your life a treat. And to help you with your shopping the Top Drawer has offered one lucky Outside Inn blog reader a $20 gift certificate. Please post a comment on this blog post, tell us your favorite Mother’s Day tradition, Bridal Party story or why you love the Top Drawer. And for a second chance at the prize go check out their Facebook page and post another comment saying you’ve liked them. I will draw the winner on Tuesday, May 14th.
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There’s a new shop in Grass Valley called Green Light that specializes in recycled and repurposed furniture, lighting and accessories. All of the items in the shops are upcycled, ranging from Further bath products (recycled glycerin from biofuel distillation process) to unique light fixtures made from scraps destined for the landfill. Keep an eye out on their Facebook page for news on their grand opening. Green Light is open 12-6 every day but Wednesday and located at 257 Colfax Ave in the old gas station building.
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Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques and Arts show opens their warehouse doors May 4th-12 on Searls Ave in Nevada City. For those of you who haven’t been to the show before, it’s like walking into a museum full of history, culture and intriguing pieces, and it’s all for sale. Jake and Yoko bring over all the pieces from Kyoto, Japan and host a bi-annual sale, all here in Nevada City. Open 10am-6pm, stop by and please tell them the Outside Inn told you to say hi.
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