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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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For Immediate Release: CREATE Program hosts “A Night Out”

Join us to hear about new classes, scholarships, children’s theater, summer camps & more! With special guest Scott Lay, Superintendent of Schools. Free onsite childcare plus snacks and drinks. Enter to win a raffle for two $250 gift cards. On March 31st, 2022 The Center for the Arts is offering

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