The History of The Center for the Arts
In the annals of Grass Valley’s history, The Center for the Arts has undergone a remarkable transformation, once a hub for buying automobiles, it now stands as a vibrant cultural center. The facility, spanning 1947 to 1984, was once home to Hartman Chevrolet, Hartman Toyota, Oldsmobile, Hansen’s Subaru, and even a Yamaha dealership. In the […]
A New Chapter For California WorldFest
California WorldFest, established in 1997, stands as a testament to the exploration of global music and cultures. Proudly hosted by The Center for the Arts at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, this annual festival is now embarking on a new chapter. Founded by Dan DeWayne and Christine Myers, WorldFest came under the umbrella of Grass Valley’s […]
How does music affect our connectivity?
It’s no surprise that if you are a supporting member and ongoing patron of The Center for the Arts, you love live music. And now, research shows us that live music gives back. A study conducted by Fancourt and Williamson found that attending a musical performance significantly reduced stress hormones in audience members. In particular, […]
The Lyric Rose Theatre Company presents “Mean Girls: The High School Version”
The highly anticipated musical “Mean Girls: The High School Version” is set to premiere on stage at The Center for the Arts, with three vibrant performances scheduled for January 12, 13, and 14. This musical promises a blend of fierce comedy and teenage drama, inviting audiences to delve into the world of high school politics […]
A Gala That Pops! A remarkable night of fundraising at The Center’s 6th Annual Gala.
Inspired by the iconic pop art movement, with a modern twist, the 6th Annual Gala on Saturday, November 11th, was a huge success. “A Gala That Pops!” raised an astounding $238,640 for The Center for the Arts, providing critical support for operations and programs such as the space-sharing initiative which gives drastically reduced rental rates […]
Jeremy Kittel of Kittel & Co. to Perform at The Center
Jeremy Kittel is an American violinist, fiddler, and composer. Previously of the Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet, for the last few years the Brooklyn-based artist has been diligently building his own repertoire of music for an original new group, Kittel & Co. (“Kid-dle and Koh”). In 2019, Jeremy received a Grammy nomination for “Best Instrumental Composition” […]
The Center Proudly Begins a Songwriting Festival – New Songs
The Center for the Arts presents the first-ever New Songs Festival, for growing the next season of songwriters, with four days of songwriting workshops, and evening concerts for the attendees and general public to attend, beginning on April 27, 2023. Songwriters are at the heart of our arts community and this is where we begin […]
Celestial: A Stellar Evening of Fundraising at The Center’s 5th Annual Gala
The stars aligned to shine down on The Center’s 5th Annual Gala on Saturday, November 12th. Celestial: A Stellar Evening raised a record-breaking $341,450 for The Center for the Arts which included an anonymous $100,000 match. The Center’s gala raises critical support for its operations and programs such as its space-sharing initiative which gives drastically […]
A Week of New Orleans Music: Dumpstaphunk, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, and Anders Osborne
Summer at the Center Series got August started RIGHT with a week of New Orleans music from Dumpstaphunk, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, and Anders Osborne. On August 4, Dumpstaphunk rocked the Marisa Funk Theater. For 17 years, Dumpstaphunk has earned its reputation as a highly respected, next-generation New Orleans musical institution. They have performed […]
12 Nights of Giving Begins
Enjoy the holiday season at The Center for the Arts & Help US GIVE BACK The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley will be rolling out shows, events, and giving back to the community this holiday season. There will be several holiday themed shows including Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party, […]