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Nevada City Chinese Lunar New Year

The Nevada City Chinese Lunar New Year Festival welcome the Year of the Dog.  The seventh annual celebration was organized by CATS (Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra) to honor the early Chinese pioneers of the Sierra Foothills.  “The…
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Make Local Habit and Kiya's Naturals

Make Local Habit and Kiya's Naturals opened up a new location in downtown Nevada City.  Located at 241 Commercial Street, next door to Heartwood Cafe, the smaller Nevada City retail location offers a mix of upcycled eco fashion, wooden…
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President's Day Weekend Activities

With Valentine's Day this week there's a lot happening in our small town.  Check out last week's Valentine's Day post for a round up of ideas (and the names of the winners).  But President's Weekend also offers a number of great activities…
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Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, have you thought about how you’re going to celebrate?  There are so many great things to do, see, eat and buy for your loved one locally. For the sweet tooth, you can buy DeGroot truffles…
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Food & Farm Conference

Nevada County’s Sustainable Food and Farm Conference is coming to town February 9th-11th.   The event is organized by Sierra Harvest (who’s mission is to “educate, inspire, and connect Nevada County families to fresh, local,…
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Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply

While the weather doesn't necessarily scream garden time, now is actually a really good time to think ahead.  Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply just reopened their 2,500 square foot retail shop in Grass Valley after an extensive remodel. …
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Grass Valley Wedding Fair

Are you getting married?  Nevada City & Grass Valley are amazing spots that offers a little of something for everyone, whether you want a rustic barn wedding, a large outdoor setting or the unique feel of the Miners Foundry. If…
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival

The 2018 Wild & Scenic Film Festival makes a big impact on Nevada City, but also helps increase awareness of so many important issues, organizations and environmental causes.  The mission of the SYRCL annual film festival is a call…
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HEX

HEX, a lifestyle boutique, opened its doors in downtown Grass Valley right before the holidays.  Located at 114 Neal Street, next door to the new Thirsty Barrel Taphouse (and behind the Del Oro Theater) the shop features women's apparel,…

Best of 2017

How does one sum a whole year?  From the look of my Top 9 Instagram photos I'd say Mother Nature and the South Yuba river are the favorites.  I loved reading about what you liked about the blog, but I can't say exactly what my favorite…

Happy Holidays

Happy holidays!  Merry Christmas from the whole crew at the Outside Inn.  I wish I could say I have a favorite comment from the Grand Giveaway, but we’d be here for days.  I want to take a moment and thank all the amazing local businesses…
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Holiday Cheer

Holiday cheer from your friends at the Outside Inn.  I was trying to find images that made me think of the holidays in Nevada City and I got extremely side tracked looking at everything from Christmas trees, to holiday drinks and wine…
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Nevada City Craft Fair

The Nevada City Craft Fair is currently happening at the Miners Foundry.  The Bi-Annual event was a great way to support artisans, do some holiday shopping and meet some of the makers.  The independent, juried craft fair showcased over…
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Victorian Christmas

Nevada City's 40th Victorian Christmas helps bring out the holiday spirit. The street fair organized by the Nevada City Chamber transforms downtown Nevada City into a big street fair with over 100 vendors, food trucks, hot mulled wine,…

Grand Giveaway

The Outside Inn's InnSide Nevada City blog is excited to share our end of the year giveaway!  All year-long I showcase, spotlight and share exciting things to do in Nevada City and Grass Valley. Six years ago a little end of year basket…
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Holiday Concerts

The holidays are a great time to get out and support the arts with numerous concerts, plays and performances.  Nutcracker Season returns with two different productions in Nevada County.  Clara and the Nutcracker by Holt Ballet Conservatory…
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Cornish Christmas

Hello holidays!  Cornish Christmas, celebrated its 50th anniversary in downtown Grass Valley tonight.  If you missed this week don't worry the outdoor street fair continues for the next couple weeks (December 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd).…
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Nevada City Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!  There is a lot going on this time of the year, click here to check out my weekly events page.  If you’re looking for a family friendly activity this holiday weekend check out the Holidays at Empire Mine, Cornish…

Holiday Art Shows

Are you looking to celebrate art this holiday season?   If you're looking for a unique gift, or a one of a kind piece, consider supporting local artists this season.  November and December is a great time of the year to check out a local…
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Nevada City Farmers Market

The Nevada City Farmers Market wraps up its summer season today.  If you're looking to stock up on all your favorite fall foods, the market runs today, Saturday, from 8:30am-1pm.  Whether you want a cup of coffee, artisans gifts, olive oils…

Downtown Grass Valley

Downtown Grass Valley's annual Open House this year was themed "Holiday Market" to help showcase local businesses.  Seventeen different merchants participated in the event.  I popped in and took photos at Yuba Blue, The Olive Groove,…