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Sierra Stages Blithe Spirit

Sierra Stages kicked off their 2020 season with the comedy classic Blithe Spirit at the Nevada Theatre. The play, by English playwright Noël Coward, brings laughter and chaos to socialite and novelist Charles Condomine's séance with…

Art, Nevada City

Nevada City Photo Walks

Earlier this month Kial James, of Nevada City Scenics, and I kicked off our 2020 Nevada City photo walk series. We started this free meet up collaboration over 5 years ago as a way to connect with other photographers using Instagram through…

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Foothills Celebration

The 19th annual Foothills Celebration, a joint production between Sierra Vintners & Grass Valley Downtown Association is coming to downtown Grass Valley on Saturday, March 7th from 1-4pm. The event combines wine tasting and…

Events

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. From all your friends in Nevada City & Grass…

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Nevada City Winter Activities

During the winter months are you looking for more ideas on things to do in Nevada City & Grass Valley? While I think of Nevada City as a great year round destination (spring wildflowers, tulips, swimming in the South Yuba River,…

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Wild & Scenic Film Festival

The 2020 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 annual film festival is a…

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Nevada County Weddings

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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Get Outside

With so much holiday fun, maybe now is the time to take a moment and head outside. Nevada City & Grass Valley have a lots of options for outdoor activities (and even a few indoor activities). While you can hike, bike and explore…

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Best of 2019

Happy 2019! Let's ring in a new decade.... I wish I could give you my round up of all my favorite things this last year, last decade... but I'm still in awe from all the amazing comments on the Holiday Giveaway, so let's keep this short…

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Merry Christmas

Happy holidays! Merry Christmas from the whole crew at the Outside Inn & Inn Town Campground. I wish I could say I have a favorite comment from the Nevada County Giveaways but we’d be here for days. I want to take a moment and…

Nevada City dining

Calla Lily Crepes

Calla Lily Crepes has opened their brick and mortar restaurant! After many years in the tent across the street from the Nevada Theatre, the crepe stand has expanded to a full restaurant, beer & wine on tap and an outdoor patio. …

Events, Nevada City

Victorian Christmas

Nevada City's 42nd 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…

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Nevada County Giveaways

The Outside Inn's InnSide Nevada City blog is excited to share our annual end of the year giveaway! It's hard to believe that I started this blog just shy of 9 years ago, and have written over 1000 blog posts about our local communities,…

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Kid Friendly Holiday Activities

Looking for some fun ways to get the kids into the holiday spirit? Here are a few Nevada City & Grass Valley activities that are great for the whole family. The Nevada City Victorian Christmas celebration kicks off on Sunday, December…

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Nevada County Thanksgiving

Who's looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday? If you're looking to stock up on the essential meal items, don't forget the Nevada City Farmers Market is happening Saturday, November 23rd (for the final date of the summer season…

Art

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…

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Think Local

With the community-wide impact that the recent power outages have had on our communities, we're focused on highlighting how great all of our local businesses are here in Nevada County. So, here are 5 great ways to support local businesses…