Downtown Grass Valley "At a Glance"

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New Businesses and Business Specials in Grass Valley, California

Downtown Grass Valley welcomes The Linen Closet
9/1 The Linen Closet offers a wide variety of fine linens from around the world. Featured lines include: Peacock Alley, which offers 100% Egyptian Cotton sheets, blankets, throws, & towels, & fabulous micro-fiber throws, pillows, & robes which can be monogrammed. Legacy Linens, which offers 100% Egyptian Cotton & Italian Linens, velvets & wools. SDH, which is a line of sheets from Italy called Legna made from 100% wood fiber & 100% organic cottons by the Purist. Home-Source, which features environmentally friendly sheets & coverlets made from bamboo fibers that feels like silk. A full line of premium hypo-down comforters & pillows by Ogallala & their organic body products. Noble Fibers, which is a line of 100% mohair throws & merino wool throws from New Zealand. A full line of Aroma Décor products & Canvas Art add to the mix of this full service bedding and bath store. We also offer custom bedding design with in home consultations, special orders, & Bridal Registry.
–113 Mill Street, Grass Valley • 530-272-1821
Hours M-F 10-6 Sat 10-5 & Sun 12-4

Downtown Grass Valley welcomes Coffee Town
8/15 Grass Valley’s newest coffee house is now open under the watchful eye of owner Trish Farrow. Offering a warm and inviting atmosphere replete with a fireplace, a book store, local art and wireless internet, one would be hard pressed to find a better place to relax. Besides serving the finest organic fair-trade Thanksgiving Coffee, Coffee Town also serves tea, smoothies and delicious pastries. Make Coffee Town your regular stop and take advantage of their convenient hours and great location with plenty of parking.
–134 South Auburn St. (next to Booktown Books)
530 477-7519 • Hours: Mon-Thu 6am-6pm, Fri. 6am-9pm, Sat. 8am-9pm & Sun. Closed

Entertainment in Grass Valley, California

Coffee Town (click link for dates & details)
Come and enjoy a bowl of organic soup, dessert and a cup of your favorite hot beverage and support local musicians featured every Thursday night 7pm to 9pm! (Shows recorded and aired on Mountain Beat Music internet radio show on www.openmindradio.com, Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm)

Del Oro Theatre (automatically updated every Friday, click link for movie times & details)
Classic 40's era Art Deco style movie theatre located in historic downtown Grass Valley, California showing first run and independent movies.

Grass Valley Center for the Arts (click link for dates & details)
The Center for the Arts is a 22,000 sq. ft. facility located in historic downtown Grass Valley, California where visual, literary and performing arts are presented under one roof. "Our mission is to promote the visual, literary and performing arts by providing a venue for artists to exhibit and perform. The Center is available to aspiring artists to learn, develop and showcase their skills. Providing a location and an ongoing calendar of productions and educational programs is our contribution to the enrichment of our community"

The Downtown Grass Valley, California News Wire

The Top Drawer has moved to 113 Mill Street
8/1 The Top Drawer features fine lingerie, bras/panties, lounge wear, day wear, and sleepwear. From casual to special occasion – you can find it in the Top Drawer Beautiful lines by: Wacoal, Felina, Jezebel, Oscar delaRenta, Mary Green, Crabtree & Evelyn, Carole Hochman, Honeydew, Betsy Johnson, Hanky Panky, PJ Harlow, Flora Nikrooz, Arianne, Elita and many others. The Top Drawer offers a great selection of natural fibers; cottons, organic cottons/bamboo/soy, and silks. Bridal Registry – Gift Certificates - Bra sizes: AA – G – Special Orders
–113 Mill Street, Grass Valley • 530-477-0160
Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6 • Sat 10-5 • Sun 11-4

Del Oro Mural Project
3/29 - John Pugh, on behalf of the Del Oro Mural Committee proudly unveiled his mural design to a packed house at the Del Oro Theatre Thursday evening. The first of what could be many fundraisers for the project to raise $70,000 featured appetizers by SPD Market, Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro and Quiznos Subs with beverages provided by Lucchesi Winery, Sierra Star Winery, Burch Hall Winery and Wolaver's Organic Ale. The evening started with great live music by the Banner Mountain Band followed by the viewing of a companion video to John Pugh's new coffee table book, "The Murals of John Pugh - Beyond Trompe L'Oeil" written by Kevin Bruce. John Pugh then took the stage and narrated a slide show that included various projects that he has painted with the finale being the Nevada County inspiration for, and the unveiling of the De Oro Mural Design. The design features hard-rock miners descending into a mine on one side with the Yuba River cascading a river of hearts down the other side. The hearts are a reference to the original Del Oro mural featuring a large heart representing Grass Valley as the "Heart of the Gold Industry". The project is slated to start late summer with a completion date possibly by the following Spring. John is a nationally recognized Trompe L’oil artist focusing primarily on mural paintings. Examples of John’s past work can be found on his website at www.illusion-art.com.

Four Month Grass Valley, California Events Calendar

Grass Valley, California "Sierra Festival of the Arts"
May 25, 2008 from 10:00am - 5:00pm
Enjoy the ambience of beautiful historic downtown Grass Valley California at this annual street faire featuring fine art and crafts by California artists whose diverse talents make this occasion a cultural destination. Come join us for the 26th annual event Memorial Weekend, Sunday May 25, 2008 and enjoy the artistic wealth of Nevada County, along with great food and entertainment by local musicians. 10am – 5pm on Mill Street. Free admission. Exhibitor info available at 530-272-8315.

1872 Townsite Peddler's Market & Community Yard Sale
June 14- June 15, 2008 from 8:00am - 4:00pm
Enjoy an entire weekend of antiquing that starts when the officially recorded 1872 Grass Valley Townsite (click for map) is transformed into a huge Community Yard Sale at individual homes and churches on the second Saturday and Sunday in June from 8 am to 4 pm rain or shine. Then on Sunday, in conjunction with the Community Yard Sale, is the "Peddler's Market" where many vendors from all over Northern California show their wares including collectibles, antiques, good used junque and antique related crafts! Enjoy delicious food and great memorabilia amid the historical buildings and remains of our town’s Gold Rush legacy. Free admission. Vendor space info available at 530-272-8315.

Grass Valley, California "Mill Street Farmers Market"
Thursday Nights, June 5- August 28, 2008 from 6:00 - 9:00pm
Farm Fresh Produce, Health Wellness, Art & Craft is featured at this seasonal weekly market for local farmers and selected vendors engaged in the production and marketing of fresh agricultural products, as well as art, handicrafts and food. The Mill Street Farmers Market is also a Health and wellness Fair. This project has as its primary intent, promotion that supports the continued revitalization of downtown Grass Valley by enhancing public access to quality produce and foodstuffs, local products, arts crafts, and culture. Our farmers represent local and regional farms and offer the freshest of produce, flowers and plants. Sidewalk cafes feature fine dining under stars in the cool of the evening. An international food court offers tastes from around the world and refreshments include everything from choros to handmade ice cream. Take a few minutes for a massage or a heath consultation. Community outreach and public service groups will also offer information. Takes place on Mill Street, between Neal and Main Street.