The Art of Letterpress Continues in Nevada County
Nothing compares to the handcrafted quality of letterpress printing. Used for over five centuries, this printing technique originally employed raised metal type cast from hot lead. Judith Berliner has been in the printing industry since she was 14 years old when her father, Harold Berliner (attorney, author of the Miranda Warning and a printer), moved [...]
World Renowned Composer and Nevada County Artist Terry Riley
On June 24th, the internationally renowned Kronos Quartet will perform at Music in the Mountains SummerFest concert series as they honor Terry Riley, one of the most significant composers of the 20th century. June 24th also happens to be Terry’s 75th birthday. This concert celebrates Terry’s musical contribution to Kronos over many years as Kronos [...]
Kronos Quartet Will Honor Composer Terry Riley at Music in the Mountains SummerFest
Thursday, June 24th, the internationally renowned Kronos Quartet will honor composer Terry Riley at Music in the Mountains SummerFest. Riley is one of the most significant composers of the 20th century, steeped in jazz as well as traditional Indian music. As a pianist and singer, Riley is still actively performing all over the world. [...]
Music In the Mountains’ Young Composers
Music in the Mountains’ Young Composers continuing the great tradition of music in Nevada County
Nevada County has a rich musical history. From classical and folk to rock and bluegrass, Nevada County has been home to many popular music festivals, camps and musicians such as Alasdair Fraser, Roy Rogers, Roger Hodgson, Jonathan Richman, Terry Riley [...]
The Miners Fountry Celebrates 150 Years
Miners Foundry Cultural Center
From humble beginnings as a machine shop in 1855 to its current incarnation as a cultural center and community meeting place, Miners Foundry has prospered and grown with Nevada County. Located in the heart of downtown Nevada City, California, Miners Foundry retains the character of gold rush days with its rough hewn [...]
