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.
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“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.”
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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
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