2016-2017 Nevada County Gold Magazine | Page 77

 A RICH CULTURAL TRADITION Theatre Sierra Stages A community theatre providing quality, accessible performances for everyone. Now in its eighth season. “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS,” July 14–August 8. A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi musical. Nevada Theatre. SUBMITTED PHOTO “DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE,” September 29–October 16. A surrealist modern comedy. Off Center Stage. Locati ons: Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad St., Nevada City. Off Center Stage, Richardson Street, Grass Valley, behind The Center for the Arts. Information: (530) 346-3210. sierrastages.org Location: Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad St., Nevada City. Information: LeGacypresents.com This is a cutting edge theatre company which strives to engage, entertain and enlighten. NUGGET FRINGE FESTIVAL, January 19–29, 2017. The festival hosts innovative theatre from across North America including local theatre. With over 30 different shows performing over 100 times in several venues, it’s a 10-day whirlwind of theatrical magic that has something for everyone. For information about the festival’s third season, go to NuggetFringe.com beginning January 2, 2017. Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity through multicultural theatre events and workshops. For over 20 years, its mission has been artistic and educational. Cultural Enrichment ALOHA, September 18. Authentic Hawaiian Luau with traditional menu that includes Kalua pig (cooked in an underground imu). Hula dancers and music by Honolulu Blues. BEGINNING MAHJONG: date and location TBA. LeGacy Presents JAPANESE CARPENTRY WORKSHOP: January & February 2017. Information: (530) 265-8154. Now in its tenth season, this family owned and operated theatre company is dedicated to providing an affordable and meaningful theatre experience. CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL & PARADE: Early 2017. Nevada City. “BILOXI BLUES,” June 3–15. Neil Simon’s semiautobiographical play about his time spent in basic training during World War II. This is a sequel to “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” which LeGacy presented last year. “NOISES OFF,” September 16–October 9. Written by Michael Frayn in 1982 when he realized during one of his productions that what was happening backstage was more entertaining than what was on stage. Play captures the antics that occur on and off stage. “ROGER HOOPMAN’S SCROOGE: THE MUSICAL,” November 25–December 24. Considered Northern California’s most popular Christmas show. An award winning original dramatic and humorous retelling of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Fun for all ages. A R T Quest Theaterworks CATS LeGacy 2015 Production of “Every Christmas.” / DAVID WONG T H E A T R E Annual Theatre Production “THE WHITE SNAKE,” Spring 2017. An ancient Chinese fable about a gentle serpent spirit and her feisty companion Green Snake who transform themselves into beautiful women and travel down to the world of humans. She falls in love and decides to stay human until a wicked monk vows to destroy her. Information: catsweb.org “Chinglish,” CAT’S 2016 production. FALL COLORS OPEN STUDIOS: Annual art tour over two weekends, October 8–9, October 15–16. Preview October 6, The Center for the Arts, 313 W. Main St., Grass Valley. See where art is made, meet the artists, watch live demonstrations. Tour features painters, printmakers, photographers, ceramicists, illustrators, jewelers, woodworkers and more. Brochure and map available at the Center, and at the Grass Valley and Nevada City Chambers of Commerce. thecenterforthearts.org/openstudiostour WINTERFAIRE: October 15–16. Annual Craft Show sponsored by the Nevada County Craft Guild. Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley. craftguildnevadacounty.org BANNER MOUNTAIN ARTISANS SHOW: November 12–13. Thirteenth Annual Holiday Sale featuring 31 juried artists. Mix of arts and crafts. Nevada City Elks Lodge, Hwy. 49, Nevada City. bmanc.com Truckee Music/Art MUSIC IN THE PARK: Wednesdays, June 22 through August 24, 6:00 pm. Truckee Regional Park. OPEN ART STUDIOS: July 15–17. Self-guided driving tour. Locations within 10 minutes of historic downtown Truckee. Guide Book at TruckeeDonner Chamber of Commerce/ California Welcome Center. creativetruckee.org Art Shows/Events ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: September 10–11. Downtown Truckee. pacificfinearts.com KODO ARTS JAPANESE ANTIQUE SHOWS: Semiannual shows, October 8–16 & May 6–14, 2017. Antique Japanese art, furniture, and garden and home décor. Warehouse, 571 Searls Ave., Nevada City. (530) 478-0812. ART & SOUL: September 17. Downtown Truckee art walk Event Resource: truckee.com N E VA D A C O U N T Y G O L D . c o m 7 7