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, Irish Christmas in America, and Jake Shimabukuro’s Christmas in Hawaii. In addition, The Center for the Arts is hosting a Holiday Makers Mart on December 18th and 19th in the Main Theater that will feature local shops, artisans, and food vendors. The Fair will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Patrons will receive hot cider and goodies while they shop artisans from throughout Nevada, Placer, and Sacramento Counties. The Center for the Arts is giving back to the community this year as a way to thank the community for its support during
For Immediate Release: COVID-related protocols
Local performing arts venues issue joint statement regarding COVID-related protocol After careful consideration, Grass Valley’s The Center for the Arts along with Miners Foundry Cultural Center and other organizations are releasing a joint statement (below) expanding protocols in dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These organizations include: The Center for the Arts Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra: CATS InConcert Sierra Miners Foundry Cultural Center Music in the Mountains Nevada City Film Festival With audience and staff safety in mind the above listed venues have made the decision to require that patrons and artists alike either show proof of an FDA or WHO-approved vaccination or a negative COVID test taken within 48 hours of in-house events. For attendees under the age of 12 and who are not eligible for vaccination negative test results will also be required. Each venue has their own requirements so individuals will need to refer
Just Announced: Fall ’21 Season Preview
The Center is excited to welcome you back inside for a great season of concerts! Members of The Center get premier access to tickets before they go on sale to the public on June 1. Encore Club Members get first dibs on tickets beginning May 18. Tickets are on sale for the rest of members beginning May 25.
The Center for the Arts kicks off Spring Membership Drive!
The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley will launch its Spring Membership Drive May 18 and in the process celebrate the 20th anniversary of the arts venue which last year completed an extensive renovation, including state of the art sound and an adjustable seating plan. Joining The Center as a member – or upgrading for current members – will also make donors eligible to win a number of different prizes through weekly drawings, and all donors will be entered into the pool for the grand prize which will consist of four tickets to all four shows in The Center’s 2021 Summer Concert Series and WorldFest Day. The Center for the Arts is proud to be celebrating its 20th anniversary and is looking forward to the next 20 years of serving the community. Their venue has been meticulously redesigned not only for the patrons but for artists as well.
The Center for the Arts hiring for a number of positions as they prepare to reopen
The Center for the Arts is preparing to reopen its renovated venue in downtown Grass Valley and with that they are seeking stellar and enthusiastic candidates for a number of positions. The positions available include a bar manager who would be responsible for overseeing all bar operations for Center events, including scheduled off-site events. The right candidate will control and order all bar inventory and create and update bar menus, among a number of other tasks. The Center is asking that anyone who applies should have at least four years of experience in bartending. A volunteer coordinator requires successful applicants to oversee all aspects of The Center’s extensive volunteer program. This person will recruit, schedule, and manage volunteers for all events held by The Center and ensure that each volunteer is properly trained. The Center is also seeking a box office attendant who will help sell tickets and manage patron
Blues great Taj Mahal to launch Summer Concert Series
The Center for the Arts is proud to present the legendary blues guitarist Taj Mahal as the kick-off of its Summer Concert Series being held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds.
Raise your glass to The Center for the Arts’ first in-person and broadcast event!
This special conversation with Megan Hart of Hart House Wine Company and John Seeger Gilman of New West Wine Co. will take place online and IN PERSON at The Center. Megan and John will taste wines with you and go over the fine elements of tasting – reds, whites and sparkling!
Elevation brings the funk into your home with a live broadcast From The Center
The Center for the Arts presents Elevation live From The Center. The virtual concert broadcasts live on Friday, April 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. pacific time.