Special Thanks to Departing Board Member, Kelly Lapham

We couldn’t ask for a better supporter of The Center than Kelly and we are incredibly grateful for her past and continued support and leadership.  We will miss her on the board, but we can’t wait to see her kicking up her heels at The Center soon!

The Chris Cain Quartet Celebrates Album Release From The Center

Chris Cain photo by Brad Elligood

The Center for the Arts is serving up a soulful stew of Memphis-style electric blues with the Chris Cain Quartet.  On Friday, April 9, 2021 Chris Cain, Greg Rahn, Steve Evans, and Sky Garcia will celebrate the release of Cain’s latest album, Raisin’ Cain live From The Center.

NEW! Second Saturday Art Walks in Grass Valley

Second Saturdays Downtown Grass Valley

Second Saturdays in downtown Grass Valley are a way to shop local and experience art. The Granucci Gallery at The Center will be open from 10am – 4pm on the Second Saturday of each month.

Spring Conversations with The Center

Little Boy Flowers Greenhouse

In January, The Center for the Arts began our In Conversation With series to introduce you to experts on a variety of topics throughout our community. We’ve learned about Ayurvedic lifestyle, hiking in Nevada County, chocolate, and so much more.  We are excited to spring into another season of conversations happening live on Zoom, Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Each episode includes an interactive Q&A and anyone can participate.

Whitney Myer, Star of “The Voice” to Perform From The Center

Whitney Myer

Whitney Myer burst onto the scene in 2012, wowing Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton on NBC’s “The Voice” in 2012. A nexus of RnB, hip-pop and Rock n Roll, Whitney Myer’s soulful vocals and electrifying live performances have mesmerized audiences.

Find Revitalization and Mobility with GYROKINESIS®

The Gyrokinesis Method is a movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. Weekly Class meets Saturdays at 10am on Zoom.

Special Encore (Club) Presentations

We couldn’t be more excited to announce that three of our Encore Club members will be featured in upcoming episodes of our speaker series “In Conversation With” 

The Sam Chase Trio introduces you to Chamber Americana on March 12

From the Center: The Sam Chase Trio | March 12, 2021

Eminent singer-songwriter, The Sam Chase, flanked on one side by Chandra Johnson, violin heroine, and on the other by Devon McClive, renowned and feared cellist at large. A refreshing and new style they call “Chamber Americana.” The Sam Chase Trio will be performing live From The Center on Friday, March 12, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. This is a ticketed show and a live streaming event.

Engaging Kids in the Arts in March

The Center for the Arts continues to bring important youth programming to our community during this challenging time. The Center is teaming up with Music in the Mountains to produce a world music program and virtual choir and, also, presenting a virtual theater production with the support of The California Arts Council. Both programs are free.