Mardi Gras photos by G Aronow
There’s a lot of color in town this weekend for the annual Mardi Gras celebration. The parade took over downtown Broad Street this afternoon, with floats, puppets, bubbles and lots of beads. For additional photos please click here to view our Flickr album.
© 2012 InnSide Nevada City, photos by G Aronow and Dan Thiem
Need a sandwich, a latte, a birthday cake, a gluten free treat and a warm spot to check your email? Stop by Flour Garden Bakery in Grass Valley. Now serving gluten free bagels in flaxseed, blueberry and jalapeno cheddar, along side their wide selection of cakes, bread, brownies, cupcakes, pies and muffins. Check out their soup menu, one of these days winter will return and we’ll all be craving a warm bowl of turkey chili.
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Congratulations Roseanne Burke for her winning entries for our Nevada City photo contest, click here to read about her local greeting cards. Roseanne has won a copy of David McKay’s book Yuba Seasons. To see all the other fabulous entries, click here.
Ike’s Quarter Cafe in spring time.
Broad Street, Nevada City
A cold misty Saturday did not deter the 150 riders who came out to remember fellow cyclist Jim Rogers, who was killed two years ago on Hwy 174 by a passing motorist while riding his bicycle. The group rode en mass to remember one of the founders of the Nevada City Classic race and ride for road safety for cyclists. Riders ranged from elite race riders to kids riding with their parents. It was a great gathering of community spirit. Many thanks to the Tour of Nevada City Bike Shop for organizing this special event.
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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and I thought it’d be fun to check out some of the goodies you can buy locally in Nevada City. If you’re looking for chocolate try the Nevada City Truffle Shop (which sells the amazing DeGroots chocolate) or the Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe. Or if you feel like chocolate with a bit of a twist, stop into Indian Springs Vineyards tasting room and pick up their wine infused chocolates. If your sweetheart needs a card, J.J. Jackson’s has a wide selection, including local photographer LeeAnn Brook’s Yuba heart rocks cards. Why not buy an actual heart rock while you’re there, only $6. If you think your loved one would prefer a one of a kind Valentine’s Day card, stop by My Favorite Things and check out the Glitter Girls studio ($5/hour, plus materials and you’re bound to be covered in glitter by the time you leave). Maiden Lane on Broad Street has gifts for any occassion, try a handbag, chocolate or a cookbook for the special person in your life. Java John’s sells SANDbags, but click here to see Paulette’s cute heart totes. Now if none of these items seem to fit the bill, visit Gray Goose and ask Jana or Stuey for a suggestion and they’re bound to send you home with a graffiti cocktail shaker or a Mexican wall art heart. If pampering sounds like the perfect gift, click here for a few local suggestions. Click here for a list of some of our local restauarants. Happy Valentine’s Day from the Outside Inn.
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Welcome to the Outside Inn’s first Nevada City photo contest. Please vote for your favorite photo. Many thanks to all the fabulous folks who contributed, I love seeing the different perspectives on Nevada City. Voting will end on Wednesday, February 15th at 8am. The winner will receive a signed copy of David McKay’s book Yuba Seasons.
Independence Trail by Amanda Lomonaco
South Yuba River by Dieter King
Tour of California by Dieter King
Methodist Church by Sanna Fase
South Yuba River by Kathy Spoto
Broad Street by Roseanne Burke
NC dog by Kate Bowers
NC yard by Kate Bowers
South Yuba River by Erica Rewey
Parking Meter by Valerie Moberg
Nevada City Redwoods by Kate Bowers
Nevada City by Jerianne Van Dijk
Nevada City rocks by Erica Rewey
Sock Monkey at South Yuba Trail by Wanda Shulak
Downtown Nevada City by Patricia Clark
Nevada City by Jonathon Soch
The National Hotel stair case by Jason Witherspoon
Snow Frogs by Roseanne Burke
Jim by Roseanne Burke
Ike’s by Roseanne Burke
Nevada City Chamber by Roseanne Burke
Happy Halloween by Kathy Spoto
The Mowen Solinsky Gallery in downtown Nevada City is a contemporary art gallery showcasing a wide range of artists, from local to international. Some of the featured artists include Phil Brown’s paintings of the Yuba River, photography by Steve Solinsky and stone and bronze sculpture by John and Sky Mowen. Open 7 days a week you’re bound to find some amazing piece, either a photograph, piece of jewelry, a leather bag or perhaps a greeting card. The next gallery art opening is Friday, March 16th with “wired worlds” featuring work by Diane Komater and Kathy Frey, both artist will be present to give a talk about their work at 7pm.
Since we’re still having a mild winter in Nevada City, why not go for a hike? The Outside Inn has a thorough selection of trail maps in our office, stop by for directions to some of our favorite trails. The Cascade Canal trail (or Banner Mountain/Gracie N.I.D. trail) is an easy 4.25 miles along the irrigation ditch. Bring the dog, ride your bike or take a friend and catch up on the latest gossip. If you’re looking for an extra challenge take the Orene Wetherall trail down .6 miles and then climb back up, brought to you by the Bear Yuba Land Trust.
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Hungry? Head to Ike’s Quarter Cafe in downtown Nevada City. Serving New Orleans style food made with local and organic ingredients. When I stopped by the other week for a fabulous outdoor lunch the Farm Fresh board included shout outs to: Dinner Bell Farm, Riverhill Farm, Mooney Flat, Backbraken Acres, First Rain Farm and Grinding Stone Meadows. Local and sustainable ranchers were James Ranch and Niman Ranch, plus flour and grains from Grass Valley Grains. Open Wednesday-Mondays for breakfast and lunch and dinner on Fridays and Saturday, check out their menu online, I’m sure you’ll be hungry by the time you finish checking out the specials.
© 2012 InnSide Nevada City
Nevada City is a fabulous location to get married, if you or someone you know is planning on having a wedding in the area, check out the “A Wedding Affair” Expo this Sunday at the Miner’s Foundry. The event is organized by the Nevada County Weddings, a resource of local wedding specalists and vendors. To get you inspired for your big day check out some of the fabulous wedding photography from Athena Kalinidi Photography and G Aronow Photography.
