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 […]
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 […]
Local artist Ayla Nereo graces the Cover of the 2022 Backstage Magazine and performs on September 30
With an uncanny ability to crack open the heart, Ayla Nereo’s songs are an ode to the wonder of being human, inviting us deeper into the beauty of simple existence. In an attempt to categorize her unique sound, there are elements of electronica, folk ballads, celtic melodies and elvin loop-pedal mantras, with lyrical meditations and […]
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 […]
The Center for the Arts presents Denise Wey – A Retrospective
Denise Wey – A Retrospective, will be on display in The Granucci Gallery at The Center for the Arts from Friday, November 6 through Wednesday, December 23, 2020.
Storm Large to perform in Grass Valley on Sunday, December 8th
WHO: Storm Large
WHAT: Live at The Center for the Arts
WHEN: Sunday, December 8th, 2019 – Doors open 6:30pm – Show at 7:30pm
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Auditorium, S Auburn St. Grass Valley, Ca 95945
ADMISSION:$30-$60 Members, $35-$65 Regular
Irish Christmas in Nevada County
WHEN: Friday, December 20th 2019 1:00 pm Show, Doors open at noon
WHERE: Amaral Center at The Nevada County Fairgrounds 11228 McCourtney Rd. Grass Valley, CA
WHO: The Center for the Arts Presents Irish Christmas in America
ADMISSION: $15 Student 12 & Under, $35 Members, $45 Regular